A multi-brand cigarette pack automatic cigarette replenishment robot

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple specifications of cigarette packs, including a mounting base A. A rotating platform A is vertically fixed to the bottom of the mounting base A. The rotating output end of the rotating platform A is fixedly connected to the sliding block of a horizontal linear module. The horizontal linear module is fixedly connected to a horizontal connecting member via a mounting base B. The other end of the horizontal connecting member is fixedly connected to a mounting plate. A vertical linear module and a cigarette pushing mechanism are provided on the other side surface of the mounting plate. A clamping mechanism is connected to the slider of the vertical linear module. Using the above technical solution, this utility model can clamp the stacks of cigarettes temporarily stored in a compact storage area, rotate them, and extend them into the automatic cigarette replenishment bin. The cigarette pushing mechanism then pushes the stacks of cigarettes into the automatic cigarette replenishment bin, achieving automatic cigarette replenishment. The automatic cigarette replenishment bin then automatically replenishes the stacks of cigarettes into a vertical sorting machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple specifications of cigarette cartons and its usage method, belonging to the technical field of cigarette carton sorting equipment in the cigarette industry. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical sorting machines are currently a common type of sorting equipment for irregularly shaped cigarette packs in China, characterized by their simple structure, ease of maintenance, and small footprint. Traditional vertical sorting machines lack automatic cigarette replenishment functionality. However, with the continuous development of science and technology in recent years, many companies have developed automatic cigarette replenishment equipment to match vertical sorting machines. This equipment has greatly improved production efficiency and freed up manpower. However, the currently used automatic cigarette replenishment equipment is overly complex and bulky, making the entire replenishment process relatively cumbersome. Therefore, we plan to design an automatic cigarette replenishment device for vertical sorting machines. The basic idea is to use a lift to place stacks of cigarettes into a shuttle robot that can move horizontally and vertically. The shuttle robot then temporarily stores the stacks in a compact storage bin. An automatic cigarette replenishment robot and an automatic cigarette replenishment bin are installed between the compact storage bin and the vertical sorting machine. The automatic cigarette replenishment robot picks up the cigarettes temporarily stored in the compact storage bin and places them into the replenishment bin, thus automatically replenishing the cigarettes for the vertical sorting machine. This system is completely different from existing automatic smoke replenishment devices. Therefore, how to design the specific structure of each part to achieve the corresponding functions has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple types and specifications of cigarettes. This robot can effectively grasp cigarettes temporarily stored in a dense storage area and place them into the automatic cigarette replenishment bin.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multi-specification cigarette packs includes a mounting base A, a rotating platform A vertically fixed at the bottom of the mounting base A, a rotating output end of the rotating platform A fixedly connected to a sliding block of a horizontal linear module, the horizontal linear module being fixedly connected to a horizontal connecting member via a mounting base B, the other end of the horizontal connecting member being fixedly connected to a mounting plate, a vertical linear module and a cigarette pushing mechanism being provided on the other side surface of the mounting plate, a clamping mechanism being connected to the slider of the vertical linear module; the mounting plate is provided with multiple hollow holes; the mounting base A has an L-shaped structure, with a notch provided on its horizontal base plate, and the horizontal base plate and the vertical side plate are connected and fixed together by a reinforcing plate.

[0005] In the aforementioned automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple cigarette brands, the vertical linear module is a double-slide screw linear module. Two sliders are provided on the screw of the double-slide screw linear module. The clamping mechanism includes an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, which are respectively fixedly connected to the two sliders.

[0006] In the aforementioned automatic cigarette replenishment machine for multiple types of cigarette packs, the cigarette pushing mechanism includes a cigarette pushing plate, which is fixed on the push rod of the cigarette pushing cylinder, and the cigarette pushing cylinder is fixed on the mounting plate.

[0007] In the aforementioned automatic cigarette replenishment machine for multi-specification cigarette packs, three U-shaped supports are provided on the other side surface of the mounting plate. A cigarette-pushing cylinder is fixed on the middle support. The cylinder body of the cigarette-pushing cylinder passes through the mounting plate and extends into the sleeve connecting the rotating platform B and the mounting plate. A guide sleeve is fixed on each of the supports on both sides of the cigarette-pushing cylinder. The guide rod passes through the mounting plate and the guide sleeve, and its head end is fixedly connected to the cigarette-pushing plate.

[0008] In the aforementioned automatic cigarette replenishment machine for multiple types of cigarette packs, the cigarette pushing mechanism is located between the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate. Both ends of the cigarette pushing plate, as well as the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate, are comb-tooth structures, wherein the comb teeth of the cigarette pushing plate and the comb teeth of the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are cross-staggered.

[0009] In the aforementioned automatic cigarette replenishment machine for multiple cigarette brands, the horizontal connecting component is a horizontally positioned rotating platform B, and the rotating output end of the rotating platform B is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, which can clamp the stack of cigarettes temporarily stored in the dense warehouse, rotate it and extend it into the automatic cigarette replenishment bin, and finally push the stack of cigarettes into the automatic cigarette replenishment bin through the cigarette pushing mechanism, so as to realize the automatic replenishment of the automatic cigarette replenishment bin, so that the automatic cigarette replenishment bin can then automatically replenish the stack of cigarettes into the vertical sorting machine. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when clamping the stack of smoke;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when the stack of smoke is not clamped.

[0013] Reference numerals: 1-Mounting base A, 2-Rotating platform A, 3-Horizontal linear module, 4-Sliding block, 5-Mounting base B, 6-Rotating platform B, 7-Mounting plate, 8-Vertical linear module, 9-Pushing mechanism, 10-Slider, 11-Clamping mechanism, 12-Upper clamping plate, 13-Lower clamping plate, 14-Pushing plate, 15-Pushing cylinder, 16-Support, 17-Guide sleeve, 18-Guide rod, 19-Hollow hole, 20-Notch, 21-Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0015] An embodiment of this utility model: An automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multi-specification cigarette packs includes a mounting base A1. A rotating platform A2 is vertically fixed to the bottom of the mounting base A1. The mounting base A1 is also used to connect the components between the compact storage and the automatic cigarette replenishment compartment, so that the structure of this utility model can be set between the compact storage and the automatic cigarette replenishment compartment. However, this component is not included in the technical solution of this utility model, so its structure will not be specifically described here. The rotating output end of the rotating platform A2 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 4 of the horizontal linear module 3. The horizontal linear module 3 is fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting member via the mounting base B5. The other end of the horizontal connecting member is fixedly connected to the back of the vertical mounting plate 7. A vertical linear module 8 and a cigarette pushing mechanism 9 are provided on the other side surface of the mounting plate 7. A clamping mechanism 11 is connected to the slider 10 of the vertical linear module 8.

[0016] The mounting plate 7 has multiple perforated holes 19 to reduce the weight of the mounting plate 7 and reduce the load on the horizontal connector.

[0017] The mounting base A1 has an L-shaped structure with a notch 20 on its horizontal base plate. The notch 20 allows the drive motor of the rotating platform A2 to extend, facilitating the connection between the mounting base A1 and the rotating platform A2. The horizontal base plate and the vertical side plate are connected and fixed together by a reinforcing plate 21, providing the overall strength of the mounting base A1 and enabling it to better support the lower connecting components.

[0018] The present invention relates to a method for using an automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple types and specifications of cigarette packs, which specifically includes the following steps:

[0019] S1: By controlling the rotation of the rotating platform A2, its rotation output end will drive the other devices connected below it to rotate together, so that the clamping mechanism 11 faces the direction of the dense warehouse.

[0020] S2: The horizontal straight module 3 moves. Since the sliding block 4 of the horizontal straight module 3 is fixed to the rotating platform A2, and the rotating platform A2 cannot move horizontally in a straight line, during the movement of the horizontal straight module 3, its body will drive the components connected below it to extend or retract together. When it is necessary to clamp the stack of tobacco in the compact warehouse, first control the body of the horizontal straight module 3 to extend, and then retract it through the clamping device of the clamping mechanism 11 to clamp the stack of tobacco temporarily stored in the compact warehouse.

[0021] S3: Then the horizontal linear module 3 controls the entire device to retract, while the rotating platform A2 controls the entire device to rotate, so that the clamping mechanism 11 faces the direction of the automatic smoke replenishment chamber.

[0022] S4: Then the horizontal linear module 3 controls the entire device to extend, so that the clamping mechanism 11 extends into the automatic smoke replenishment chamber;

[0023] S5: Finally, the pusher mechanism 9 pushes the stack of tobacco out of the clamping mechanism 11 and into the automatic tobacco replenishment chamber. During the push, the clamping mechanism 11 maintains the clamping state. During the push, the stack of tobacco needs to overcome the friction between itself and the clamping mechanism 11. After the push is completed, repeat the above steps to automatically replenish the tobacco in the automatic tobacco replenishment chamber for the next time.

[0024] The vertical linear module 8 is a double-slide screw linear module. This module can be a readily available, mature product. The double-slide screw linear module consists of a screw with oppositely oriented threads at both ends, and a slider 10 is mounted on each thread. The clamping mechanism 11 includes an upper clamping plate 12 and a lower clamping plate 13, which are fixedly connected to the two sliders 10. When the screw rotates, the two sliders 10 move towards each other, shortening the distance between them, or move away from each other, increasing the distance. This rotation of the screw causes the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 to open or retract. Before clamping the stack of tobacco, the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 are opened; during clamping, they are retracted to clamp the stack of tobacco.

[0025] The smoke pushing mechanism 9 includes a smoke pushing plate 14, which is fixed on the push rod of the smoke pushing cylinder 15. The smoke pushing cylinder 15 is fixed on the mounting plate 7. During the smoke pushing process, the smoke pushing cylinder 15 controls the push rod to push out, and the smoke stack is pushed out of the clamping mechanism 11 through the smoke pushing plate 14. After the smoke pushing is completed, the smoke pushing cylinder 15 drives the smoke pushing plate 14 to reset.

[0026] Three U-shaped supports 16 are provided on the other side surface of the mounting plate 7. A smoke-pushing cylinder 15 is fixed on the middle support 16. The cylinder body of the smoke-pushing cylinder 15 passes through the mounting plate 7 and extends into the sleeve connecting the rotating platform B6 and the mounting plate 7. This structure enables the smoke-pushing cylinder 15 to be installed in a limited space. A guide sleeve 17 is fixed on each of the supports 16 on both sides of the smoke-pushing cylinder 15. The guide rod 18 passes through the mounting plate 7 and the guide sleeve 17 and is fixedly connected to the smoke-pushing plate 14. The guide sleeve 17 and the guide rod 18 on both sides of the smoke-pushing cylinder 15 ensure that the smoke-pushing plate 14 is pushed out smoothly.

[0027] The cigarette pushing mechanism 9 is located between the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13. The upper and lower ends of the cigarette pushing plate 14, as well as the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13, are all comb-tooth structures. The comb teeth of the cigarette pushing plate 14 are staggered with the comb teeth of the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13. This structure is designed because the vertical sorting machine is mainly used to sort different specifications of irregularly shaped cigarettes. The stacks of cigarettes composed of different specifications of irregularly shaped cigarettes have different sizes. The cigarette pushing plate 14 is designed to push out cigarettes of different sizes, so its size is based on the largest size of the stack. For example, when the thickness of the largest stack of cigarettes is 200mm, the cigarette pushing plate 14 is designed to push out each layer of cigarettes that make up the stack. Since the tobacco is pushed out, its length is set to about 200mm. When the thickness of the tobacco to be clamped becomes 160mm, the tobacco pusher 14 is 40mm higher than the stack of tobacco. If the tobacco pusher 14 is not set to a cross-staggered structure with the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13, then during the process of the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 moving towards each other to clamp the stack of tobacco, the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 will contact the top and bottom surfaces of the tobacco pusher 14 respectively. At this time, the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 cannot continue to move towards each other, resulting in a 20mm gap between the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 and the stack of tobacco. Therefore, it is impossible to clamp the stack of tobacco through the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13. Therefore, the pusher plate 14 is set to a cross-staggered structure with the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13, so that when the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 move towards each other, they will not be obstructed by the pusher plate 14. Similarly, when the pusher plate 14 is pushed out, it will not be blocked by the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13.

[0028] The horizontal connector is a horizontally positioned rotating platform B6. The rotating output end of the rotating platform B6 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 7, and its other end is fixedly connected to the mounting base B5. To prevent the stacked tobacco from scattering during placement into the compact storage warehouse, a V-shaped groove structure is provided in the warehouse to store the stacked tobacco, ensuring that the tobacco strips are tightly packed together. When the stacked tobacco is placed in the compact storage warehouse at an angle, the following control process is added:

[0029] Step S1 is as follows: The entire device is rotated by rotating platform A2 so that clamping mechanism 11 faces the direction of the compact storage. At the same time, the mounting plate 7, the smoke pushing mechanism 9, and the clamping mechanism 11 are rotated together by rotating platform B6 at a certain angle so that the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 of clamping mechanism 11 are located above and below the stack of smoke, respectively. Only when the upper clamping plate 12 and the lower clamping plate 13 move towards each other can they clamp the top and bottom surfaces of the stack of smoke. At this time, the stack of smoke is still in an inclined state, while the automatic smoke replenishment chamber is set vertically. Therefore, the posture of the stack of smoke needs to be adjusted to a vertical state.

[0030] Step S3 is as follows: The horizontal linear module 3 controls the entire device to retract, while the rotating platform A2 controls the entire device to rotate, so that the clamping mechanism 11 faces the direction of the automatic smoke replenishment chamber. At the same time, the rotating platform B6 controls the clamping mechanism 11 to rotate a certain angle, so that the top and bottom surfaces of the stack of smoke held by the clamping mechanism 11 are directly facing the top and bottom surfaces of the automatic smoke replenishment chamber, that is, the posture of the stack of smoke is adjusted to a vertical state.

[0031] The rotating platform A2, rotating platform B6, horizontal linear module 3, vertical linear module 8, and smoke-pushing cylinder 15 used in the technical solution of this utility model are all existing commercially available mature products, so their specific structures will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. An automatic cigarette replenishment robot for multiple grades of cigarettes, characterized in that: It includes a mounting base A (1), a rotating platform A (2) is vertically fixed at the bottom of the mounting base A (1), the rotating output end of the rotating platform A (2) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (4) of the horizontal linear module (3), the horizontal linear module (3) is fixedly connected to the horizontal connector via the mounting base B (5), the other end of the horizontal connector is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (7), the other side surface of the mounting plate (7) is provided with a vertical linear module (8) and a smoke pushing mechanism (9), the slider (10) of the vertical linear module (8) is connected to a clamping mechanism (11); the mounting plate (7) is provided with multiple hollow holes (19); the mounting base A (1) is an L-shaped structure, and a notch (20) is provided on its horizontal base plate, and the horizontal base plate and the vertical side plate are connected and fixed together by a reinforcing plate (21).

2. The multi-pack size cigarette automatic restocking mechanical hand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical linear module (8) is a double-slide screw linear module. Two sliders (10) are provided on the screw of the double-slide screw linear module. The clamping mechanism (11) includes an upper clamping plate (12) and a lower clamping plate (13). The upper clamping plate (12) and the lower clamping plate (13) are fixedly connected to the two sliders (10) respectively.

3. The multi-pack size cigarette automatic restocking mechanical hand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smoke pushing mechanism (9) includes a smoke pushing plate (14), which is fixed on the push rod of the smoke pushing cylinder (15), and the smoke pushing cylinder (15) is fixed on the mounting plate (7).

4. The multi-pack size cigarette automatic restocking mechanical hand according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other side surface of the mounting plate (7) is provided with three U-shaped supports (16), of which the middle support (16) is fixed with a smoke-pushing cylinder (15). The cylinder body of the smoke-pushing cylinder (15) passes through the mounting plate (7) and extends into the sleeve connecting the rotating platform B (6) and the mounting plate (7). Each of the supports (16) on both sides of the smoke-pushing cylinder (15) is fixed with a guide sleeve (17). The guide rod (18) passes through the mounting plate (7) and the guide sleeve (17) and its head is fixedly connected to the smoke-pushing plate (14).

5. The multi-pack size cigarette automatic restocking mechanical hand according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smoke pushing mechanism (9) is located between the upper clamping plate (12) and the lower clamping plate (13). Both ends of the smoke pushing plate (14), as well as the upper clamping plate (12) and the lower clamping plate (13), are comb-shaped structures. The comb teeth of the smoke pushing plate (14) and the comb teeth of the upper clamping plate (12) and the lower clamping plate (13) are cross-staggered.

6. The multi-pack size cigarette automatic restocking mechanical hand according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal connector is a horizontally set rotating platform B (6), and the rotating output end of the rotating platform B (6) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (7).

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