A tobacco box transport device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of tobacco product transportation, especially relate to a tobacco box transportation device. The tobacco box transportation device is used for transporting the tobacco box from the lower workshop to the upper workshop, the spiral transportation frame is set up, the support piece of spiral transportation frame is vertically set in the lower workshop, the transportation track is spirally arranged on the outer periphery of the support piece to lead to the upper workshop, the support drum and the conveyer belt are arranged on the transportation track, the conveyer belt can move on the support drum, along with the operation of the drive mechanism, the drive drum drives the conveyer belt to move, when the tobacco box is placed on the transportation track, the transportation track can transport the tobacco box in different layers of workshops, it is more convenient, and the form that the support piece cooperates with the transportation track spirally arranged on the support piece, only needs to occupy the up-down space in the diameter range of the transportation track, can realize the transportation of the tobacco box in different layers of workshops, greatly improves the space utilization of the tobacco box transportation device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco product transportation, and in particular to a tobacco box transportation device. Background Technology

[0002] With increasingly stringent requirements for lean management in the cigarette industry, improving product transfer efficiency is crucial. It is also essential to make full use of limited space and adopt innovative conveying methods to not only make better use of space but also to make the entire production line more standardized and efficient.

[0003] Current technology typically uses inclined conveyor belts to transport packaged cigarette boxes from the lower workshop to the upper workshop. However, this method occupies a large space, the conveyor belt is prone to interfering with other machines in the workshop, and it requires large openings in the workshop for the conveyor belt to pass through at an incline, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a new solution to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cigarette box transportation device to solve the problems of inconvenient cigarette box transportation and large space occupation of the transportation device in the prior art.

[0005] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cigarette box transport device is used to transport cigarette boxes from a lower workshop to an upper workshop. The cigarette box transport device includes a spiral transport frame, which includes a support member and a transport track. The support member is vertically arranged in the lower workshop. The transport track is spirally wound around the outer periphery of the support member, with the exit of the transport track located in the upper workshop and the entrance of the transport track located in the lower workshop. The cigarette box transport device also includes support rollers and a conveyor belt. Multiple support rollers are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the transport track. The cigarette box transport device also includes a drive mechanism, which includes an installation component and a drive member. One end of the installation component abuts against the exit of the transport track, and the other end abuts against the entrance of the transport track. A drive roller is rotatably mounted on the installation component. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the transport track and the installation component, and abuts against the support rollers and the drive rollers. The drive rollers are drive-connected to the drive member to drive the conveyor belt to move on the support rollers. The conveyor belt is used to carry the cigarette boxes.

[0007] Optionally, the mounting assembly includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member and the second mounting member being vertically connected, the first mounting member abutting against the outlet of the transport track, and the drive rollers being mounted on both ends of the first mounting member.

[0008] Optionally, the second mounting component includes a straight portion and an arc portion connected together, the straight portion being connected to the first mounting component, and the end of the arc portion away from the straight portion abutting against the entrance of the transport track.

[0009] Optionally, a guide roller is provided at the end of the arc portion away from the straight portion, and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the guide roller, which is used to guide the conveyor belt to the mounting assembly.

[0010] Optionally, the conveyor belt includes a strip-shaped skeleton portion and a carrier portion, wherein multiple carrier portions are provided, and the multiple carrier portions are installed at intervals along the length direction of the strip-shaped skeleton portion.

[0011] Optionally, the support member includes a support body and reinforcing parts, and multiple reinforcing parts are provided, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the support body at the lower end of the support body.

[0012] Optionally, the transport track is provided with a plurality of guide wheels at intervals along its extension direction, and the conveyor belt is sandwiched between the guide wheels and the support rollers.

[0013] Optionally, the cigarette box transport device further includes a feeding mechanism and a receiving mechanism. The feeding mechanism is located in the lower workshop, and the feeding end of the feeding mechanism abuts against the entrance of the transport track. The receiving mechanism is located in the upper workshop, and the receiving end of the receiving mechanism abuts against the exit of the transport track.

[0014] Optionally, the extension direction of the transport track inlet is perpendicular to the extension direction of the transport track outlet.

[0015] Optionally, the conveyor belt is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This utility model proposes a cigarette box transport device for transporting cigarette boxes from a lower workshop to an upper workshop. The cigarette box transport device includes a spiral transport frame, which includes a support member and a transport track. The support member is vertically installed in the lower workshop, and the transport track is spirally wound around the outer periphery of the support member. The exit of the transport track is located in the upper workshop, and the entrance of the transport track is located in the lower workshop. The cigarette box transport device also includes support rollers and a conveyor belt. Multiple support rollers are provided and spaced apart along the extension direction of the transport track. The cigarette box transport device also includes a drive mechanism, which includes an installation component and a drive member. One end of the installation component abuts against the exit of the transport track, and the other end abuts against the entrance of the transport track. A drive roller is rotatably installed on the installation component. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the transport track and the installation component, and the conveyor belt abuts against the support rollers and the drive rollers. The drive rollers are drive-connected to the drive member to drive the conveyor belt to move on the support rollers. The conveyor belt is used to carry the cigarette boxes. By setting up a spiral transport frame, the support components of the spiral transport frame are vertically installed on the lower frame, and the transport track spirally wraps around the outer circumference of the support components to reach the upper workshop. The transport track is equipped with support rollers and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt can move on the support rollers. With the operation of the drive mechanism, the drive rollers drive the conveyor belt to move, that is, the conveyor belt can circulate on the transport track and the mounting components. When the cigarette boxes are placed on the transport track, the transport track can transport the cigarette boxes to different workshops, which is quite convenient. Moreover, the form of the support components spirally wrapping around the transport track of the support components only requires the vertical space within the diameter of the transport track to realize the transport of cigarette boxes to different workshops, which greatly improves the space utilization rate of the cigarette box transport device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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 the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cigarette box transport device placed in a workshop, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a cigarette box transport device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which is not placed inside the workshop;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a cigarette box transport device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Spiral conveyor frame; 11. Support component; 111. Support body; 112. Reinforcing part; 12. Transport track; 2. Support rod; 3. Transmission belt; 4. Drive mechanism; 41. Mounting assembly; 411. First mounting component; 412. Second mounting component; 4121. Straight section; 4122. Arc section; 42. Drive roller; 43. Guide roller; 44. Drive component; 5. Feeding mechanism; 6. Receiving mechanism; 7. Stacker. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] This embodiment proposes a cigarette box transportation device to solve the problems of inconvenient cigarette box transportation and large space occupation of transportation devices in the prior art.

[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a cigarette box transport device is used to transport cigarette boxes from a lower workshop to an upper workshop. The cigarette box transport device includes a spiral transport frame 1, which includes a support member 11 and a transport track 12. The support member 11 is vertically arranged in the lower workshop, and the transport track 12 is spirally wound around the outer periphery of the support member 11. The outlet of the transport track 12 is located in the upper workshop, and the inlet of the transport track 12 is located in the lower workshop. The cigarette box transport device also includes support rollers and a conveyor belt 3. Multiple support rollers are provided and spaced apart along the extension direction of the transport track 12. The cigarette box transport device also includes a drive mechanism 4 on the transport track 12. The drive mechanism 4 includes an installation component 41 and a drive component 44. One end of the installation component 41 abuts against the outlet of the transport track 12 and the other end abuts against the inlet of the transport track 12. A drive roller 42 is rotatably mounted on the installation component 41. The conveyor belt 3 is sleeved on the transport track 12 and the installation component 41, and the conveyor belt 3 abuts against the support roller and the drive roller 42. The drive roller 42 is connected to the drive component 44 to drive the conveyor belt 3 to move on the support roller. The conveyor belt 3 is used to carry the cigarette box.

[0031] Understandably, by setting up a spiral transport frame 1, the support member 11 of the spiral transport frame 1 is vertically set on the lower frame, and the transport track 12 is spirally wound around the outer periphery of the support member 11 to reach the upper workshop. The transport track 12 is equipped with a support roller and a conveyor belt 3. The conveyor belt 3 can move on the support roller. With the operation of the drive mechanism 4, the drive roller 42 drives the conveyor belt 3 to move. That is, the conveyor belt 3 can circulate on the transport track 12 and the mounting assembly 41. When the cigarette box is placed on the transport track 12, the transport track 12 can transport the cigarette box to different workshops, which is more convenient. Moreover, the support member 11, in combination with the form of the transport track 12 spirally wound around the support member 11, only needs to occupy the vertical space within the diameter range of the transport track 12 to realize the transport of the cigarette box to different workshops, which greatly improves the space utilization rate of the cigarette box transport device.

[0032] For example, the drive component 44 is a servo motor, and the drive shaft of the drive component 44 is coaxially connected to the drive roller 42. This configuration improves the durability and economy of the drive component 44, while reducing the space occupied by the drive component 44 and the drive roller 42, thereby improving the user experience.

[0033] Of course, the drive unit 44 is not limited to servo motors; other types of drive units can also be selected. The choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0034] Optionally, the support member 11 is provided with multiple support rods 2, which can support the underside of the transport track 12. This arrangement can improve the structural strength of the spiral transport frame 1, thereby improving the reliability of the cigarette box transport device.

[0035] Optionally, the mounting assembly 41 includes a first mounting member 411 and a second mounting member 412, which are vertically connected. The first mounting member 411 abuts against the outlet of the transport track 12, and drive rollers 42 are installed at both ends of the first mounting member 411. This arrangement improves the ease of docking between the mounting assembly 41 and the outlet and inlet of the transport track 12, while preventing the conveyor belt 3 from deviating, thus improving the structural rationality of the cigarette box transport device. Furthermore, the two drive rollers 42 enhance the operational stability of the conveyor belt 3, thereby improving the reliability of the cigarette box transport device.

[0036] Optionally, the second mounting member 412 includes a straight portion 4121 and an arc portion 4122 connected together. The straight portion 4121 is connected to the first mounting member 411, and the end of the arc portion 4122 away from the straight portion 4121 abuts against the entrance of the transport track 12. The arc portion 4122 can be adapted to the shape of the lowermost part of the transport track 12, thereby facilitating the installation of the conveyor belt 3 from the transport track 12 to the mounting assembly 41, improving the structural rationality of the second mounting member 412, and thus improving the structural rationality of the cigarette box transport device.

[0037] Optionally, a guide roller 43 is provided at the end of the arc portion 4122 away from the straight portion 4121. The conveyor belt 3 is fitted onto the guide roller 43, which guides the conveyor belt 3 to the mounting assembly 41. By providing the guide roller 43, friction between the conveyor belt 3 and the mounting assembly 41 can be avoided when the conveyor belt 3 moves from the transport track 12 to the mounting assembly 41, thereby improving the smoothness of the conveyor belt 3's movement, which in turn improves the smoothness of the cigarette box transport device's transport.

[0038] Optionally, the conveyor belt 3 includes a strip-shaped frame section and a carrier section. Multiple carrier sections are provided, spaced apart along the length of the strip-shaped frame section. This spaced-apart arrangement of the carrier sections not only reduces the weight of the conveyor belt 3, improving its portability, but also increases the friction between the conveyor belt 3 and the cigarette box, preventing slippage of the cigarette box during transport and thus improving the transport stability of the cigarette box transport device.

[0039] For example, the strip-shaped frame section is made of stainless steel chain. This configuration improves the structural strength and durability of the strip-shaped frame section, thereby enhancing the structural rationality of the cigarette box transport device.

[0040] Optionally, the support member 11 includes a support body 111 and reinforcing parts 112. Multiple reinforcing parts 112 are provided, spaced apart circumferentially at the lower end of the support body 111. This arrangement improves the stability of the support member 11, preventing it from swaying and thus enhancing the safety of the cigarette box transportation process.

[0041] For example, the reinforcing part 112 has a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section, with its smaller end facing upwards and its right-angled side connected to the support body 111. This arrangement further enhances the structural stability of the reinforcing part 112, thereby improving the stability of the support member 11.

[0042] Optionally, the radial cross-section of the support body 111 is a regular octagon. This design not only saves on the material used to manufacture the support 11, but also ensures that the support 11 has sufficient structural strength, thus improving the structural rationality of the support 11.

[0043] Of course, the shape of the supporting body 111 is not limited to this. It can be set as needed according to the actual situation, and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0044] For example, the upper workshop has an opening for the spiral transport frame 1 to extend into, and a fence is set around the opening to prevent personnel from falling through the opening.

[0045] Optionally, the transport track 12 is provided with multiple guide wheels at intervals along its extension direction, and the conveyor belt 3 is sandwiched between the guide wheels and the support rollers. This arrangement can prevent the conveyor belt 12 from warping or deviating, thus improving the transport stability of the cigarette box transport device.

[0046] Optionally, the cigarette box transport device further includes a feeding mechanism 5 and a receiving mechanism 6. The feeding mechanism 5 is located in the lower workshop, and its feeding end abuts against the entrance of the transport track 12. The receiving mechanism 6 is located in the upper workshop, and its receiving end abuts against the exit of the transport track 12. By setting up the feeding mechanism 5 and the receiving mechanism 6, the cigarette boxes can be transported to the transport track 12 via the feeding mechanism 5 and unloaded from the transport track 12 via the receiving mechanism 6, saving manpower and improving the efficiency of cigarette box transport.

[0047] For example, both the feeding mechanism 5 and the receiving mechanism 6 are roller conveyors. The roller conveyor includes a frame and multiple synchronous rollers, which are spaced apart on the frame along the conveying direction of the roller conveyor. The synchronous rollers carry the cigarette boxes. The roller conveyor also includes a motor, with a drive gear mounted on the motor shaft. Each of the multiple synchronous rollers has a driven gear coaxially mounted at one end. The drive gear and the driven gears are connected by a chain drive. This arrangement, through the operation of the motor, drives the multiple driven gears to rotate, thereby transporting the cigarette boxes along the rotation direction of the synchronous rollers, saving manpower and improving transportation efficiency.

[0048] It is worth noting that the feeding mechanism 5 and the receiving mechanism 6 can be either commercially available roller conveyors, and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0049] Optionally, the extension direction of the inlet of transport track 12 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the outlet of transport track 12. This arrangement facilitates the connection of the inlet and outlet of transport track 12 by the mounting assembly 41. The connection can be achieved by the first mounting member 411 and the second mounting member 412 being perpendicular, without the need for the first mounting member 411 and the second mounting member 412 to be connected in a torsional manner. This avoids excessive operating resistance caused by the torsion of the conveyor belt and improves the structural rationality of the cigarette box transport device.

[0050] Optionally, the conveyor belt 3 is provided with anti-slip protrusions. This feature further increases the friction between the conveyor belt 3 and the cigarette box, preventing the cigarette box from slipping and improving the reliability of the cigarette box transport device.

[0051] It is worth noting that a stacker crane 7 is typically placed in the upper workshop. The stacker crane 7 has a robotic arm that can stack the cigarette boxes on the receiving mechanism 6 to further save manpower. The upper workshop also has a laminating machine that can cover the stacked cigarette boxes with a dustproof film to prevent dust from settling on them. The stacker crane 7 and the laminating machine can be commercially available products; this is not the focus of this embodiment, but only serves to illustrate the subsequent processes of cigarette box conveying.

[0052] For example, multiple spiral conveyor frames 1 are provided. The cigarette box conveying device also includes a flexible track that can be bent and a transfer motor. Multiple transfer rollers are spaced apart along the extension direction of the flexible track. Each flexible roller has a driven gear at one end. The shaft of the transfer motor has a driving gear. The driving gear and the driven gear are connected by a chain drive. One end of the flexible track can abut against the outlet of the conveyor track 12, and the other end can abut against the receiving mechanism 6. Understandably, when there are many workshop layers and it is necessary to transport cigarette boxes from the bottom workshop to multiple upper workshops, multiple spiral conveyor frames 1 can also be provided vertically. In the bottom spiral conveyor frame 1, the outlet of the conveyor track 12 can be connected to the receiving mechanism 6 of the upper workshop through the flexible track. When the cigarette boxes in the upper workshop are full, the flexible track can be bent to abut against the conveyor track 12 of the upper layer, and the cigarette boxes can be transported to the upper workshop. Of course, the upper workshop is also provided with a receiving mechanism 6 to collect the cigarette boxes.

[0053] The working process of this utility model's cigarette box transport device is as follows:

[0054] First, the workers in the lower workshop place the smoke boxes at intervals on the feeding mechanism 5, and the feeding mechanism 5 transfers the smoke boxes to the transport track 12.

[0055] When the drive unit is activated, the conveyor belt 3 moves on the transport track 12, transporting the cigarette box to the upper workshop. The cigarette box slides from the exit of the transport track 12 into the receiving mechanism 6 in the upper workshop.

[0056] The stacker crane 7 stacks the cigarette boxes on the receiving mechanism 6, and the film covering mechanism wraps the stacked cigarette boxes with a dustproof film.

[0057] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tobacco case transporting device for transporting a tobacco case from a lower floor to an upper floor, characterized in that, The cigarette box transport device includes a spiral transport frame (1), which includes a support member (11) and a transport track (12). The support member (11) is vertically arranged in the lower workshop. The transport track (12) is spirally wound around the outer periphery of the support member (11), and the outlet of the transport track (12) is located in the upper workshop, while the inlet of the transport track (12) is located in the lower workshop. The cigarette box transport device also includes support rollers and a conveyor belt (3). Multiple support rollers are provided, and the multiple support rollers are spaced apart along the extension direction of the transport track (12). The cigarette box transport device also includes a drive mechanism ( 4) The drive mechanism (4) includes an installation component (41) and a drive component (44). One end of the installation component (41) abuts against the outlet of the transport track (12), and the other end abuts against the inlet of the transport track (12). A drive roller (42) is rotatably mounted on the installation component (41). The conveyor belt (3) is sleeved on the transport track (12) and the installation component (41), and the conveyor belt (3) abuts against the support roller and the drive roller (42). The drive roller (42) is connected to the drive component (44) for transmission, so as to drive the conveyor belt (3) to move on the support roller. The conveyor belt (3) is used to carry the cigarette box.

2. The cigarette box transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly (41) includes a first mounting member (411) and a second mounting member (412), the first mounting member (411) and the second mounting member (412) are vertically connected, the first mounting member (411) abuts against the outlet of the transport track (12), and the drive roller (42) is mounted on both ends of the first mounting member (411).

3. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second mounting member (412) includes a straight section (4121) and an arc section (4122) connected to each other. The straight section (4121) is connected to the first mounting member (411), and the arc section (4122) has one end away from the straight section (4121) abutting against the entrance of the transport track (12).

4. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The arc portion (4122) is further provided with a guide roller (43) at one end away from the straight portion (4121), and the conveyor belt (3) is sleeved on the guide roller (43). The guide roller (43) is used to guide the conveyor belt (3) to the mounting assembly (41).

5. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (3) includes a strip-shaped skeleton section and a carrier section. Multiple carrier sections are provided, and multiple carrier sections are installed at intervals along the length direction of the strip-shaped skeleton section.

6. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (11) includes a support body (111) and a reinforcing part (112). Multiple reinforcing parts (112) are provided, and multiple reinforcing parts (112) are spaced apart along the circumference of the support body (111) at the lower end of the support body (111).

7. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport track (12) is provided with a plurality of guide wheels at intervals along its own extension direction, and the conveyor belt (3) is sandwiched between the guide wheels and the support roller.

8. The tobacco box transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette box transport device also includes a feeding mechanism (5) and a receiving mechanism (6). The feeding mechanism (5) is located in the lower workshop, and the feeding end of the feeding mechanism (5) abuts against the entrance of the transport track (12). The receiving mechanism (6) is located in the upper workshop, and the receiving end of the receiving mechanism (6) abuts against the exit of the transport track (12).

9. The tobacco box transport device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The extension direction of the inlet of the transport track (12) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the outlet of the transport track (12).

10. The tobacco box transport device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (3) is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

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