Vertical sorter buffer
By setting up a buffer channel and sponge blocks at the exit of the vertical sorting machine, the problem of easy damage to cigarette cartons during drop conveying was solved, achieving deceleration and buffering and protecting the edges and corners of the cigarette cartons, thus improving the safety and stability of the conveying process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INNER MONGOLIA TONGLIAO TOBACCO CO
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Cigarette cartons are prone to popping out or colliding with the conveyor belt during the drop transport process at the exit of the vertical sorting machine, resulting in damage. Although the existing baffle design can prevent this, it increases the hard impact and affects sales.
A buffer channel and a sponge block are installed at the exit of the vertical sorting machine. The buffer channel is made of soft material. The buffer channel and the sponge block work together to slow down the movement speed of the cigarette carton, maintain its lateral posture, and avoid direct impact on the conveyor belt.
It effectively reduces damage to cigarette cartons, protects their edges and corners, improves the stability and safety of the conveying process, and avoids wrinkling caused by hard impacts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical fields:
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette sorting, specifically to a buffer device for a vertical sorting machine. Background technology:
[0002] The cigarette sorting line supplies different types of cigarettes to various merchants as needed. Cigarettes are packaged in whole cartons and divided into multiple vertical compartments inside a vertical sorting machine. Each compartment has a belt conveyor at the bottom, and a rectangular outlet on one side of the belt conveyor. When a carton of cigarettes is sorted out of the compartment, it is quickly and short-distance transported by the belt conveyor and ejected from the outlet. Finally, different types of cigarette cartons from multiple compartments enter the same conveyor belt and are transported to the next stage.
[0003] In actual use, cigarette cartons need to be conveyed horizontally (perpendicular to the conveying direction) on the conveyor belt to facilitate the subsequent barcode reader to read the QR code information on the side of the carton. Therefore, the exit direction of the vertical sorting machine is horizontal and perpendicular to the conveying direction, and there is a height difference between the exit and the top of the conveyor belt. The entire cigarette carton can fall onto the conveyor belt in a horizontal posture. The cigarette carton pops out with a certain force. Under the condition of the height difference, it is very easy for the cigarette carton to pop out of the conveyor belt, or to hit the side of the conveyor belt and bounce back onto the conveyor belt. Either of these two situations will cause damage to the carton. The existing design uses baffles to prevent the carton from popping out of the conveyor belt, but this increases the hard impact, which can easily cause the edges of the carton to wrinkle after repeated impacts, affecting sales. Utility Model Content:
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a buffer device for a vertical sorting machine.
[0005] This utility model is implemented by the following technical solution:
[0006] A vertical sorting machine buffer device includes a vertical sorting machine and a conveyor belt on one side of a plurality of outlets of the vertical sorting machine. A baffle is fixed to the top of the side of the conveyor belt away from the outlets, and a sponge block is fixed to the baffle facing the outlets.
[0007] A buffer channel is provided between each outlet and the baffle. The two ends and the bottom of the buffer channel are open. One end of the buffer channel is connected and fixed to the outlet. The top of the other end of the buffer channel is fixed to the baffle. The buffer channel is placed above the conveyor belt. The top and side walls of the buffer channel are made of soft material.
[0008] Preferably, the buffer channel is inclined downward from the outlet to the baffle.
[0009] Preferably, the buffer channel includes a pair of "7"-shaped connecting plates, and a pair of symmetrically arranged "7"-shaped long bars are provided between the bottoms of the two connecting plates. The bottom of the connecting plates is fixed to one end of the pair of long bars, and the two connecting plates are respectively bolted to the outlet and the baffle.
[0010] A soft cloth arranged in an inverted U-shape is fixed to a pair of the long bars, the soft cloth forming the top and sidewalls of the buffer channel.
[0011] Preferably, the soft cloth is made of soft material such as nylon or polyester.
[0012] The advantages of this invention are: when the cigarette carton is ejected from the outlet, it first enters the buffer channel. The friction provided by the buffer channel can slow down and buffer the carton. If the carton is slowed down properly, it can fall directly with less collision, or it can be blocked by the sponge block of the baffle before falling onto the conveyor belt, thus avoiding it from rushing off the conveyor belt. The buffer channel and the sponge block are soft in texture, which can protect the edges of the cigarette carton from wrinkling. The buffer channel is U-shaped, which helps to keep the cigarette carton in a horizontal position when it falls onto the conveyor belt. Attached image description:
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention installed on the outlet side of a vertical sorting machine;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Vertical sorting machine, 1.1. Outlet, 2. Conveyor belt, 3. Baffle, 4. Sponge block, 5. Buffer channel, 5.1. Connecting plate, 5.2. Long bar, 5.3. Detailed implementation method:
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a vertical sorting machine buffer device includes a vertical sorting machine 1 and a conveyor belt 2 on one side of multiple outlets 1.1 of the vertical sorting machine 1. A baffle 3 is fixed on the top side of the conveyor belt 2 away from the outlets 1.1. A sponge block 4 is fixed on the surface of the baffle 3 facing the outlets 1.1. After the cigarette carton pops out from the outlets 1.1, it is blocked by the baffle 3 and can then fall onto the conveyor belt 2. The sponge block 4 on the baffle 3 can buffer the impact of the cigarette carton, and its soft texture can protect the edges of the cigarette carton.
[0020] Each outlet 1.1 is provided with a buffer channel 5 between it and the baffle 3. The two ends and the bottom of the buffer channel 5 are open. One end of the buffer channel 5 is connected and fixed to the outlet 1.1, and the top of the other end of the buffer channel 5 is fixed to the baffle 3. The buffer channel 5 is placed above the conveyor belt 2. The top and side walls of the buffer channel 5 are made of soft material.
[0021] When the cigarette carton pops out from the outlet 1.1, it enters the buffer channel 5 and rushes towards the baffle 3 along the channel direction. During the process, the cigarette carton touches and rubs against the top or side wall of the buffer channel 5, thus being slowed down and achieving a buffering effect. Finally, the cigarette carton contacts the sponge block 4 of the baffle 3, or may not contact due to deceleration, and falls directly from the bottom of the buffer channel 5 onto the conveyor belt 2.
[0022] The buffer channel 5 is inclined downward from the outlet 1.1 to the baffle 3. The cigarette carton falls onto the conveyor belt 2 in a parabolic trajectory. The inclined design of the buffer channel 5 allows the cigarette carton to contact the buffer channel 5 more often during its parabolic movement, thereby improving the buffering effect.
[0023] The buffer channel 5 includes a pair of "7"-shaped connecting plates 5.1. A pair of symmetrically arranged "7"-shaped long bars 5.2 are provided between the bottoms of the two connecting plates 5.1. The bottom of the connecting plates 5.1 is fixed to one end of the pair of long bars 5.2. The two connecting plates 5.1 are bolted to the outlet 1.1 and the baffle 3 respectively. The buffer channel 5 can be easily replaced and maintained by bolting.
[0024] A pair of long bars 5.2 are fixed with soft cloth 5.3 arranged in an inverted U-shape. The soft cloth 5.3 forms the top and side walls of the buffer channel 5. The soft cloth 5.3 is made of soft nylon or polyester fabric. The pair of long bars 5.2 support the soft cloth 5.3 in an inverted U-shape. The inverted U-shape can reduce friction on the top and sides of the cigarette carton and also helps to ensure that the cigarette carton falls horizontally, rather than landing on the conveyor belt 2 at a greater angle after friction. The soft cloth 5.3 protects the corners of the cigarette carton.
[0025] Instruction manual attached Figure 1 In the example shown, not all vertical sorting machines 1 have a buffer channel 5 installed on the outlet 1.1 side; only a portion is shown to distinguish them from those without a buffer channel 5.
[0026] Working principle: When this utility model is in use, after the cigarette carton is ejected from the outlet 1.1, it first enters the buffer channel 5 and rushes towards the baffle 3 along the channel direction. During the process, the cigarette carton touches and rubs against the soft top or side wall of the buffer channel 5, thus being decelerated and achieving a buffering effect. Finally, the cigarette carton contacts the sponge block 4 of the baffle 3, or may not contact due to deceleration, and falls directly from the bottom of the buffer channel 5 onto the conveyor belt 2. The baffle 3 prevents the cigarette carton from rushing out of the conveyor belt 2, and the sponge block 4 on the baffle 3 can buffer the impact force of the cigarette carton.
[0027] Advantages: When the cigarette carton is ejected from the outlet 1.1, it first enters the buffer channel 5. The friction provided by the buffer channel 5 can slow down and buffer the carton. If the carton is slowed down properly, it can fall directly with less collision, or it can be blocked by the sponge block 4 of the baffle 3 before falling onto the conveyor belt 2, avoiding it from rushing out of the conveyor belt 2. The buffer channel 5 and the sponge block 4 are soft and can protect the edges of the cigarette carton from wrinkling. The buffer channel 5 is U-shaped, which helps to keep the cigarette carton in a horizontal position when it falls onto the conveyor belt 2.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A vertical sorting machine buffer device comprising a vertical sorting machine and a conveyor belt on the side of a plurality of outlets of the vertical sorting machine, characterized in that, A baffle is fixed to the top of the side of the conveyor belt away from the outlet, and a sponge block is fixed to the baffle facing the outlet. A buffer channel is provided between each outlet and the baffle. The two ends and the bottom of the buffer channel are open. One end of the buffer channel is connected and fixed to the outlet. The top of the other end of the buffer channel is fixed to the baffle. The buffer channel is placed above the conveyor belt. The top and side walls of the buffer channel are made of soft material.
2. A vertical sorter buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer channel is inclined downwards from the outlet to the baffle.
3. A vertical sorter buffer as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: The buffer channel includes a pair of "7"-shaped connecting plates, and a pair of symmetrically arranged "7"-shaped long bars are provided between the bottoms of the two connecting plates. The bottom of the connecting plates is fixed to one end of the pair of long bars, and the two connecting plates are respectively bolted to the outlet and the baffle. A soft cloth arranged in an inverted U-shape is fixed to a pair of the long bars, the soft cloth forming the top and sidewalls of the buffer channel.
4. A buffer device for a vertical sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The soft cloth is made of soft materials such as nylon or polyester.