Cigarette detection device on a vertical conveying path of a packaging machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of cigarette detection technology, and particularly to a cigarette clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine, comprising a support component, a photographic component, a photographic illumination component, and an industrial control computer. The first end of the support component is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveyor channel on the packaging machine, and the second end of the support component is adjustablely connected to the photographic component. The photographing end of the photographic component is located directly in front of a transparent window in the conveyor channel, and the transparent window is embedded in the front side of the conveyor channel. The first end of the photographic illumination component is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveyor channel, and the illuminating end of the photographic illumination component faces the surface of the transparent window in the conveyor channel. The photographic component is located in front of the photographic illumination component. The industrial control computer is electrically connected to the photographic component and is used to identify cigarettes with incorrectly arranged orientations in the photographs taken by the photographic component. The industrial control computer is electrically connected to an audible and visual alarm via a PLC controller. The audible and visual alarm is installed on the outer wall of the conveyor channel on the packaging machine to solve the problem of cigarette clamping between neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the packaging machine's conveyor channel not being detected in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette detection technology, and in particular to a cigarette clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of packaging cigarettes, several cigarettes are first introduced into the conveying channel inside the packaging machine through the inlet. Then, the conveying channel inside the packaging machine sends the stacked cigarettes to the packaging station at the outlet of the packaging machine. Finally, the packaging station puts the cigarettes into cigarette boxes one by one.

[0003] During the process of sending several stacked cigarettes to the packaging station at the exit of the packaging machine, the cigarettes enter the packaging machine's conveyor channel at different speeds. This causes cigarettes to get stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the conveyor channel. If these stuck cigarettes are not detected in time, these defective cigarettes will be packaged in the cigarette box, thus affecting the quality of the cigarette box.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to have equipment to detect cigarettes stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the packaging machine's conveyor channel in a timely manner, so as to solve the problem of cigarettes stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the packaging machine's conveyor channel not being detected in time. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to propose a cigarette-clamping detection device for the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine, so as to solve the problem of cigarette clamping between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the conveyor channel of the packaging machine not being detected in time.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] The cigarette-clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor of the packaging machine includes...

[0008] The support component has its first end detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveyor channel on the packaging machine.

[0009] The second end of the support is tunably connected to the camera, and the camera end of the camera is located directly in front of the transparent window of the conveyor channel. The transparent window is embedded in the front side of the conveyor channel.

[0010] The photographic lighting component has its first end detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel. The illuminating end of the photographic lighting component faces the surface of the transparent window in the conveying channel. The photographic component is located in front of the photographic lighting component.

[0011] An industrial control computer is electrically connected to the camera. The industrial control computer is used to identify cigarettes with incorrect orientation in the photos taken by the camera.

[0012] The PLC controller and industrial computer are electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm, which is installed on the outer wall of the conveyor channel on the packaging machine.

[0013] Furthermore, the support component includes a support base, a guide rod one, an adjustment head one, and a guide rod two; the support base is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel via a first bolt, the top of the support base is connected to the first end of the guide rod one, the second end of the guide rod one is adjustablely connected to the adjustment head one, one side wall of the adjustment head one is connected to the first end of the guide rod two, and the second end of the guide rod two is adjustablely connected to the photographic component.

[0014] Furthermore, the photographing device includes an adjusting head two, a connecting rod, a connecting block, and an industrial camera; the second end of the guiding rod two is adjustablely connected to the adjusting head two, the bottom of the adjusting head two is connected to the first end of the connecting rod, the second end of the connecting rod is connected to the top of the connecting block, the connecting block and its side wall are connected to the side wall of the industrial camera, the photographing end of the industrial camera is located directly in front of the transparent window of the conveyor channel, the industrial camera is electrically connected to the industrial control electromechanical system, and the industrial camera is located in front of the photographing illumination device.

[0015] Furthermore, the photographic lighting component includes a connecting plate, a connecting handle, and a lighting lamp with a lampshade; the connecting plate is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel by a second bolt, one side wall of the connecting plate is connected to the first end of the connecting handle, the second end of the connecting handle is connected to the side wall of the lampshade on the lighting lamp, the illuminating end of the lighting lamp faces the surface of the transparent window of the conveying channel, and the industrial camera is located in front of the lighting lamp.

[0016] Furthermore, both the second adjusting head and the first adjusting head are first adjusting heads with the same structure. The first adjusting head includes an adjusting head and a third bolt. The adjusting head has a sleeve through hole, which communicates with the groove on the adjusting head. The groove arms on both sides of the groove are connected by the third bolt.

[0017] Furthermore, the cigarette clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor of the packaging machine also includes a cigarette holder, which covers the lower half of the transparent window.

[0018] Furthermore, the cigarette holder includes a holding opening, a transparent cover, and a pull ring; the holding opening is located on the lower half of the transparent window, the transparent cover is fitted inside the holding opening, and the outer wall of the transparent cover is connected to the pull ring.

[0019] During the engineering process, when inspecting the neatly arranged cigarettes within the conveyor channel and the cigarettes sandwiched between the transparent window, the camera is first adjusted axially along the second end of the support to the optimal photographing position within the conveyor channel. Then, the photographic illumination is turned on to compensate for the brightness within the conveyor channel. Next, the camera, pre-positioned to the optimal photographing location, is activated to photograph the cigarettes within the conveyor channel. The resulting image of the cigarette arrangement is then transmitted via communication line and router to the industrial control computer. The industrial control computer, using its built-in software, monitors each cigarette arrangement in real time. A photograph of the cigarette arrangement is taken, and the detection frame on the software simultaneously detects whether any cigarettes are stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window. If a cigarette is detected stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window, the industrial control computer controls the audible and visual alarm via the PLC controller to alert the staff to check for cigarettes stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window. If no cigarettes are detected stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window, the industrial control computer does not control the audible and visual alarm via the PLC controller.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. This utility model comprises a support component, a photographic component, a photographic lighting component, an industrial control computer, a PLC controller, and an audible and visual alarm, forming a cigarette-clamping detection device for the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine. When detecting cigarettes clamped between neatly arranged cigarettes and a transparent window within the conveyor channel, the photographic lighting component is first activated to illuminate the conveyor channel. Then, the photographic component, pre-positioned to the optimal photographing location, is activated to photograph the cigarettes within the conveyor channel. The photographed images of the cigarette arrangement are transmitted to the industrial control computer via a communication line and router. The industrial control computer, using its built-in software, views each photograph of the cigarette arrangement taken by the photographic component in real time. Simultaneously, the detection frame on the software detects whether any cigarettes are clamped between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window within the conveyor channel. If a cigarette is detected clamped between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window, the industrial control computer, through the PLC controller, activates the audible and visual alarm to alert the operator, thus solving the problem of untimely detection of cigarette clamping between neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window within the packaging machine's conveyor channel.

[0022] 2. This utility model provides a photographic lighting element on the outer wall of the conveying channel, with the illuminating end of the photographic lighting element facing the surface of the transparent window in the conveying channel. Before the photographic element takes a picture of the cigarettes in the conveying channel, the photographic lighting element can perform brightness compensation in the conveying channel, thereby improving the clarity of the subsequent picture of the cigarette arrangement in the conveying channel taken by the photographic element.

[0023] 3. By adjusting the second end of the support member to the photographing member, this utility model allows the photographing member to be adjusted axially along the second end of the support member to the optimal photographing position before the photographing member takes a picture of the cigarettes in the conveying channel. This results in better photos of the cigarette arrangement in the conveying channel taken by the photographing member, further improving the practicality of the cigarette clamping detection device on the vertical conveying channel of the packaging machine. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-position axonometric view of the structure of this utility model integrated with the conveying channel of the packaging machine.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an axonometric view of the integrated support and photographic components in the structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is an axonometric schematic diagram of the integration of the guide rod 2 and the photographic element in the structure of this utility model (without the audible and visual alarm installed).

[0027] Figure 4 This is a second-angle isometric view of the structure of this utility model integrated with the conveying channel of the packaging machine.

[0028] Figure 5 This is an isometric view of the photographic lighting component in the structure of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting head or the axial side of the adjusting head in the structure of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the structure of this utility model integrated with the photographic lighting component, the packaging machine conveying channel, and the cigarette holder.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a partial circuit diagram of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram, 1-support component, 2-cigarette holder, 3-photographing component, 4-transparent window, 5-conveying channel, 6-audio-visual alarm, 7-photographing lighting component, 8-support base, 9-guide rod one, 10-adjusting head one, 11-guide rod two, 12-connecting rod, 13-connecting block, 14-industrial camera, 15-adjusting head two, 16-pull ring, 17-connecting plate, 18-connecting handle, 19-lighting lamp, 20-adjusting head, 21-third bolt, 22-sleeve through hole, 23-groove, 24-cigarette holder, 25-holding opening, 26-transparent cover. Detailed Implementation

[0033] like Figure 1-8As shown, to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0034] Example

[0035] Please see Figure 1 The cigarette clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor of the packaging machine includes a support 1, a photographing component 3, a photographing illumination component 7, and an industrial control computer. The first end of the support 1 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveyor channel 5 on the packaging machine, and the second end of the support 1 is adjustablely connected to the photographing component 3. The photographing end of the photographing component 3 is located directly in front of the transparent window 4 of the conveyor channel 5, and the transparent window 4 is embedded in the front side of the conveyor channel 5. The first end of the photographing illumination component 7 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveyor channel 5, and the illuminating end of the photographing illumination component 7 faces the surface of the transparent window 4 of the conveyor channel 5. The photographing component 3 is located in front of the photographing illumination component 7. The industrial control computer is electrically connected to the photographing component 3. The industrial control computer is used to identify cigarette information with incorrect cigarette arrangement direction in the photos taken by the photographing component 3. The industrial control computer is electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm 6 through a PLC controller. The audible and visual alarm 6 is set on the outer wall of the conveyor channel 5 on the packaging machine.

[0036] In practical applications, when inspecting neatly arranged cigarettes within the conveyor channel and the cigarettes sandwiched between the transparent window, the optimal photographing position of the photographing device 3 for the conveyor channel 5 can be determined. First, adjust the photographing device 3 axially along the second end of the support member 1 to the optimal photographing position. Then, turn on the photographing illumination device 7 to illuminate the conveyor channel 5 and compensate for the brightness within the conveyor channel 5. Next, turn on the photographing device 3, which has been pre-positioned to the optimal photographing position, to photograph the cigarettes within the conveyor channel 5. The photographed cigarette arrangement image is then transmitted to the industrial control computer via a communication line and router. The industrial control computer, based on its built-in software, can view each photograph of the cigarette arrangement taken by the photographing device in real time. The software's detection frame simultaneously detects whether any cigarettes are stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the conveyor channel. If a stuck cigarette is detected, the industrial control computer controls the audible and visual alarm 6 via the PLC controller to alert the operator. If no stuck cigarette is detected, the industrial control computer does not control the audible and visual alarm 6 via the PLC controller, thus resolving the issue of cigarettes being stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes and the transparent window in the packaging machine's conveyor channel not being detected in a timely manner.

[0037] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 1The support component 1, used to adjust the shooting position of the photographic element 3 and the shooting distance between the photographic element 3 and the conveying channel 5, includes a support base 8, a guide rod 1 9, an adjustment head 10, and a guide rod 2 11. The support base 8 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel 5. The guide rod 1 9 is adjustablely connected to the adjustment head 10, allowing the adjustment head 10 to move axially along the guide rod 1 9. The guide rod 2 11 is adjustablely connected to the photographic element 3, allowing the photographic element 3 to move axially along the guide rod 2 11, to meet the subsequent needs for fine-tuning the distance between the photographic element 3 and the conveying channel 5 and the appropriate shooting angle of the photographic element 3's shooting end towards the conveying channel 5.

[0038] Specifically, the support base 8 has a first internal threaded through hole on its base plate. The nut in the first bolt is in movable contact with the outer wall of the first internal threaded through hole (the outer diameter of the nut is larger than the outer diameter of the through hole). The bolt shank of the first bolt is threadedly connected to the second internal threaded hole on the base plate, which is in the first internal threaded through hole, and the outer wall of the conveying channel 5, respectively, so as to realize the detachable connection between the connecting plate and the outer wall of the conveying channel 5 through the first bolt. The top of the support base 8 is connected to the first end of the guide rod 9. That is, the connecting plate in the support base 8 is connected to the sleeve in the support base 8. The open end of the sleeve is inserted into or fixedly connected to the first end of the guide rod 9. The second end of the guide rod 9 is adjustablely connected to the adjusting head 10. One side wall of the adjusting head 10 is connected to the first end of the guide rod 11. The second end of the guide rod 11 is adjustablely connected to the photographic piece 3.

[0039] In practical applications, when adjusting the shooting position of the camera element 3 and the shooting distance between the camera element 3 and the conveying channel 5 on the support 1, the camera element 3 and the guide rod 11 can be made to be in an active state first. Then, the camera element 3 can be moved along the axis of the guide rod 11 to a suitable position for shooting the cigarettes in the conveying channel 5. Finally, the adjusted camera element 3 and the guide rod 11 can be locked to complete the process of adjusting the shooting position of the camera element 3 on the support 1.

[0040] When adjusting the shooting distance between the photographic element 3 and the conveying channel 5 on the support member 1, the adjusting head 10 and the guide rod 9 can be moved first. Then, according to the shooting distance to be adjusted between the photographic element 3 and the conveying channel 5, the adjusting head 10 is moved to the corresponding position along the axial direction of the guide rod 9. Finally, the adjusted head 10 is locked in place. In this way, the guide rod 11 connected to the adjusting head 10 moves into place, which indirectly moves the photographic element 3, which is adjustablely connected to the guide rod 11, into place as well, thus completing the process of adjusting the shooting distance between the photographic element 3 and the conveying channel 5 on the support member 1.

[0041] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 2The adjustable head 10, which is axially movable along the guide rod 9, includes an adjustable head 20 and a third bolt 21. The adjustable head 20 is adjustablely connected to the guide rod 9 to move the industrial camera 14, which is connected to the bottom of the adjustable head 20 via the connecting rod 12 and the connecting block 13, to a position that facilitates taking pictures of cigarettes in the conveying channel 5. The third bolt 21 is used to lock the adjusted head 20 in place, thereby indirectly locking the industrial camera 14 in place.

[0042] Specifically, the adjusting head 20 has a through hole 22 for connecting the guide rod 9. The through hole 22 is connected to the groove 23 on the adjusting head 20. The internal threaded through holes on the groove arms 24 on both sides of the groove 23 are connected by a third bolt 21.

[0043] In practical applications, to adjust the distance between the shooting end of the industrial camera 14 and the conveying channel 5, the third bolt 21 on the adjusting head 20 can be loosened, so that the adjusting head 20 is in a movable state along the guide rod 9. At this time, the adjusting head 20 is moved axially along the guide rod 9. After the adjusting head 20 is moved to the appropriate position, the third bolt 21 on the adjusting head 20 is tightened, so that the slot arms 24 move towards each other and close the through hole 22 to contact the guide rod 9, indirectly locking the adjusted head 20 in place. Then the distance between the shooting end of the industrial camera 14 and the conveying channel 5 is also adjusted to the appropriate distance.

[0044] It should be noted that the internal threaded through hole on one of the slot arms 24 is completely through, while the internal threaded through hole on the other slot arm 24 is not completely through.

[0045] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 2 and Figure 1 The photographing device 3, used to photograph cigarettes within the conveying channel 5, includes an adjusting head 15, a connecting rod 12, a connecting block 13, and an industrial camera 14. The adjusting head 15 is adjustable along the guide rod 11. The connecting rod 12 connects the adjusting head 15 and the connecting block 13, and the connecting block 13 connects to the industrial camera 14, so that the adjusting head 15, the connecting rod 12, the connecting block 13, and the industrial camera 14 are integrated into one unit.

[0046] Specifically, the second end of the guide rod 11 is tunably connected to the adjusting head 15, the bottom of the adjusting head 12 is connected to the first end of the connecting rod 12, the second end of the connecting rod 12 is connected to the top of the connecting block 13, the connecting block 13 is connected to the side wall of the industrial camera 14, the shooting end of the industrial camera 14 is located directly in front of the transparent window 4 of the conveying channel 5, the industrial camera 14 is electrically connected to the industrial control computer, the industrial control computer is electrically connected to the sound and light alarm 6 through the PLC controller, and the industrial camera 14 is located in front of the photographing illumination component 7.

[0047] In practical application, when the camera 3 takes pictures of the cigarettes in the conveyor channel 5, the camera illumination 7 can be turned on first to illuminate the conveyor channel. Then, the industrial camera 14 in the camera 3 takes pictures of the cigarettes in the conveyor channel 5. The pictures are then transmitted to the router on the industrial control computer via the communication line connected to the industrial camera. The router and the industrial control computer can view each picture of the cigarette arrangement taken by the industrial camera 4 in real time using their built-in software. The detection frame on the software also detects whether there are any cigarettes stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window. If a cigarette is detected stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window, the industrial control computer will control the audible and visual alarm 6 through the PLC controller to alert the staff to check whether there are any cigarettes stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window 4. If no cigarette is detected stuck between the neatly arranged cigarettes in the conveyor channel and the transparent window, the industrial control computer will not control the audible and visual alarm 6 through the PLC controller.

[0048] It should be noted that (1) the industrial camera 14 and the industrial control computer are commonly used equipment in the tobacco factory. No improvements or designs have been made to them, so their structures are not described in detail.

[0049] (2) The industrial control computer is based on the existing technology of the tobacco factory, which is based on its built-in software and the detection frame on the software. Therefore, its structure is not described in detail.

[0050] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 3 The adjusting head 25, which is adjustable along the axial direction of the guide rod 21, includes an adjusting head 20 and a third bolt 21. The adjusting head 20 is adjustablely connected to the guide rod 21 to move the industrial camera 14, which is connected to the bottom of the adjusting head 20 via the connecting rod 12 and the connecting block 13, to a position that facilitates taking pictures of cigarettes in the conveying channel 5. The third bolt 21 is used to lock the adjusted head 20 in place, thereby indirectly locking the industrial camera 14 in place.

[0051] Specifically, the adjusting head 20 has a through hole 22 for connecting the guide rod 11. The through hole 22 is connected to the groove 23 on the adjusting head 20. The internal threaded through holes on the groove arms 24 on both sides of the groove 23 are connected by a third bolt 21.

[0052] In practical applications, if the shooting end of the industrial camera 14 needs to be moved to a suitable shooting position facing the conveyor channel 5, the third bolt 21 on the adjusting head 20 can be loosened, so that the adjusting head 20 is in a movable state along the guide rod 21. At this time, the adjusting head 20 is pushed to a suitable position along the axial direction of the guide rod 21. After the adjusting head 20 is pushed to a suitable position, the third bolt 21 on the adjusting head 20 is tightened, so that the slot arms 24 move towards each other and close the through hole 22 to contact the guide rod 21, indirectly locking the adjusted head 20 that has moved into place, and the industrial camera 14 is also moved to a suitable shooting position.

[0053] It should be noted that the internal threaded through hole on one of the slot arms 24 is completely through, while the internal threaded through hole on the other slot arm 24 is not completely through.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 During the process of the industrial camera 14 taking pictures of the cigarettes arranged in the conveying channel 5, the imaging illumination component 7 that increases the brightness of the conveying channel 5 includes a connecting plate 17, a connecting handle 18, and an illumination lamp 19 with a lampshade; wherein, the connecting plate 17 is used to detachably connect to the outer wall of the packaging machine conveying channel 5; the connecting handle 18 is used to connect the connecting plate 17 to the illumination lamp 19 with a lampshade; the illumination lamp 19 with a lampshade is used to illuminate the conveying channel 5 so that the industrial camera 14 can take pictures of the cigarettes in the conveying channel 5.

[0055] Specifically, a straight groove is provided on the connecting plate 17. The nut in the second bolt moves against the surface wall of the straight groove. The bolt shank in the second bolt passes through the straight groove and is threadedly connected to the internal threaded hole on the outer wall of the conveying channel 5, so as to realize the detachable connection between the connecting plate 17 and the outer wall of the conveying channel 5. One side wall of the connecting plate 17 is connected to the first end of the connecting handle 18, and the second end of the connecting handle 18 is connected to the side wall of the lampshade on the lighting lamp 19. The irradiation end of the lighting lamp 19 faces the surface of the transparent window 4 of the conveying channel 5, and the industrial camera 14 is located in front of the lighting lamp 19.

[0056] In practical applications, before the industrial camera 14 takes pictures of the cigarettes arranged in the conveying channel 5, the light from the lighting lamp 19 can be shone into the conveying channel 5 to supplement the brightness of the conveying channel 5. In this way, the industrial camera 14 can take clearer pictures of the conveying channel.

[0057] It should be noted that the lighting lamp 19 can be an adjustable brightness lighting lamp. Adjustable brightness lighting lamps are existing technology, and no improvements or designs have been made to them. Therefore, their structure will not be described in detail.

[0058] It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the illumination angle of the lighting lamp 19, the second end of the connecting handle 18 is hinged to the side wall of the lampshade on the lighting lamp 19. The degree of hinge is such that the connecting handle 18 or the lampshade will only rotate when the connecting handle 18 or the lampshade is manually rotated.

[0059] Please see Figure 7 To facilitate the removal of cigarettes that are neatly arranged in the conveyor channel and are stuck between the transparent window, the cigarette-clamping detection device on the vertical conveyor channel of the packaging machine also includes a cigarette-removing component 2. The cigarette-removing component 2 covers the lower half of the transparent window 4. The cigarette-removing component 2 includes a removal opening 25, a transparent cover plate 26, and a pull ring 16. The removal opening 25 is used by the staff to remove cigarettes that are not arranged in the correct direction in the conveyor channel. The transparent cover plate 26 is used to detachably engage with the removal opening 25 to cover the removal opening 25. The pull ring 16 is used by the staff to pull the transparent cover plate 26 out of the removal opening 25.

[0060] Specifically, a strip-shaped retrieval opening 25 is opened on the lower half of the transparent window 4. The retrieval opening 25 is interconnected with the inner cavity of the conveying channel 5. A transparent cover plate 26 is covered inside the retrieval opening 25. The outer wall of the transparent cover plate 26 is connected to a pull ring 16. The pull ring 16 has a ring structure. At least two pull rings 16 are provided along the outer wall of the transparent cover plate 26. The two pull rings 16 are arranged at intervals along the outer wall of the transparent cover plate 26.

[0061] In practical application, when the operator needs to remove the cigarettes that are neatly arranged between the cigarettes and the transparent window in the conveying channel, he can pull the pull ring 16 on the transparent cover 26 outward to separate the transparent cover 26 from the retrieval opening 25. Then, he can use tongs or tweezers to reach into the conveying channel 5 through the retrieval opening 25 to remove the cigarettes that are neatly arranged between the cigarettes and the transparent window in the conveying channel. Finally, he can close the transparent cover 26 back onto the retrieval opening 25.

[0062] It should be noted that the transparent window 4 is a transparent plate embedded in the opening of one side wall of the conveying channel 5. The transparent window 4 and the other outer walls of the conveying channel 5 together define a conveying channel 5 for conveying cigarettes from top to bottom. This conveying channel 5 is existing technology in packaging machines and has not been improved or redesigned, so its structure will not be described in detail. The pick-up opening allows a cigarette to be dispensed.

[0063] Although the present invention has been described herein with reference to several illustrative embodiments, it should be understood that many other modifications and implementations can be devised by those skilled in the art, which will fall within the scope and spirit of the principles disclosed herein. More specifically, various variations and modifications can be made to the components and / or layout of the subject matter combination within the scope of the disclosure, drawings, and claims. Besides variations and modifications to the components and / or layout, other uses will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A cigarette clamping detection device on a vertical conveying path of a packaging machine, characterized in that: include Support (1), the first end of the support (1) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel (5) on the packaging machine; The second end of the support (1) is tunably connected to the camera (3). The camera end of the camera (3) is located in front of the transparent window (4) of the conveying channel (5). The transparent window (4) is embedded in the front side of the conveying channel (5). The first end of the photographic lighting component (7) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel (5). The irradiation end of the photographic lighting component (7) faces the surface of the transparent window (4) of the conveying channel (5). The photographic component (3) is located in front of the photographic lighting component (7). The industrial computer is electrically connected to the camera (3). The industrial computer is used to identify cigarette information in the photos taken by the camera (3) where the cigarette arrangement direction is incorrect. The PLC controller and the industrial computer are electrically connected to the audible and visual alarm (6) through the PLC controller. The audible and visual alarm (6) is set on the outer wall of the conveying channel (5) on the packaging machine.

2. The device for detecting the presence of cigarettes on the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member (1) includes a support base (8), a guide rod one (9), an adjustment head one (10), and a guide rod two (11). The support base (8) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel (5) by the first bolt. The top of the support base (8) is connected to the first end of the guide rod (9). The second end of the guide rod (9) is tunably connected to the adjusting head (10). One side wall of the adjusting head (10) is connected to the first end of the guide rod (11). The second end of the guide rod (11) is tunably connected to the photographic piece (3).

3. The device for detecting the presence of cigarettes on the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The photographing device (3) includes an adjustment head (15), a connecting rod (12), a connecting block (13), and an industrial camera (14); the second end of the guide rod (11) is tunably connected to the adjustment head (15), the bottom of the adjustment head is connected to the first end of the connecting rod (12), the second end of the connecting rod (12) is connected to the top of the connecting block (13), the connecting block (13) and its side wall are connected to the side wall of the industrial camera (14), the shooting end of the industrial camera (14) is located in front of the transparent window (4) of the conveying channel (5), the industrial camera (14) is electrically connected to the industrial control electromechanical system, and the industrial camera (14) is located in front of the photographing lighting device (7).

4. A cigarette clip detection device on a vertical conveying path of a packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The photographic lighting component (7) includes a connecting plate (17), a connecting handle (18), and a lighting lamp (19) with a lampshade. The connecting plate (17) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the conveying channel (5) by a second bolt. One side wall of the connecting plate (17) is connected to the first end of the connecting handle (18), and the second end of the connecting handle (18) is connected to the side wall of the lampshade on the lighting lamp (19). The irradiation end of the lighting lamp (19) faces the surface of the transparent window (4) of the conveying channel (5), and the industrial camera (14) is located in front of the lighting lamp (19).

5. The device for detecting the presence of cigarettes on the vertical conveyor of a packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second adjusting head (15) and the first adjusting head (10) are both first adjusting heads with the same structure. The first adjusting head includes an adjusting head (20) and a third bolt (21). The adjusting head (20) has a sleeve through hole (22), which is connected to the groove (23) on the adjusting head (20). The groove arms (24) on both sides of the groove (23) are connected by the third bolt (21).

6. The cigarette clip detection device on the vertical conveying path of the packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cigarette holder (2), which covers the lower half of the transparent window (4).

7. A cigarette clip detection device on a vertical conveying path of a packaging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cigarette holder (2) includes a holding opening (25), a transparent cover plate (26), and a pull ring (16); the holding opening (25) is located on the lower half of the transparent window (4), and the transparent cover plate (26) is covered inside the holding opening (25), and the outer wall of the transparent cover plate (26) is connected to the pull ring (16).

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