A device for identifying recycled cigarette packs and its packaging system

Abstract

This utility model discloses a recyclable cigarette pack identification device and its cigarette pack packaging system. The device includes a cigarette replenishment module and a cigarette replenishment scanning module. The cigarette replenishment module moves the recyclable cigarette packs to a replenishment station to locate the already sealed recyclable cigarette packs. The cigarette replenishment scanning module includes a first scanner, which is positioned on one side of the replenishment station, scanning towards the station. The first scanner acquires the identification information of the recyclable cigarette packs located at the replenishment station, enabling identification of the identification information while the cigarette packs remain sealed, avoiding the cumbersome operation of removing the seal and rescanning as required in existing technologies. This utility model ensures that recyclable cigarette packs can accurately and efficiently re-enter the packaging process, solving the problem of difficulty in identifying information while maintaining the sealed state in existing cigarette replenishment processes, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of recyclable cigarette pack processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to cigarette processing technology, and more particularly to a recycling cigarette pack identification device and its cigarette pack packaging system. Background Technology

[0002] To meet the needs of anti-counterfeiting, exclusive sales protection, and cigarette production tracking, scanning information needs to be printed on the side of the cigarette pack packaging. The data content of the scanning information for each pack of cigarettes is unique. The scanning information is also printed on the cigarette carton. When packaging cigarette packs, it is necessary to ensure that the scanning information on the cigarette pack is associated with the scanning information on the carton.

[0003] During the cigarette packaging process, a portion of the cigarette packs need to be inspected to ensure quality control. The inspected and qualified packs are sealed in plastic and temporarily stored in a cigarette replenishment device. They then need to be re-entered into the packaging process and finally bundled into strips. However, the existing scanner is located before the sealing machine's inlet. If cigarettes are replenished directly after the sealing machine through the replenishment device, the scanned information on the packs cannot be read. To complete the information reading during the scanning process, the sealed packs in the replenishment device must be removed to their unsealed state and then re-added from the sealing machine's inlet, a cumbersome and time-consuming operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a recycling cigarette pack identification device and its cigarette pack packaging system to solve the problem in the existing cigarette replenishment process that it is difficult to complete the cigarette replenishment operation and obtain the information of the replenished cigarette pack while maintaining the plastic seal of the cigarette pack.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a recyclable cigarette pack identification device, including a cigarette replenishment module and a cigarette replenishment scanning module; the cigarette replenishment module is used to move the recyclable cigarette pack to the cigarette replenishment station; the cigarette replenishment scanning module includes a first scanner, which is disposed on one side of the cigarette replenishment station, and the scanning direction of the first scanner is towards the cigarette replenishment station; the first scanner is used to acquire the identification information of the recyclable cigarette pack located at the cigarette replenishment station; wherein, the recyclable cigarette pack is a sealed cigarette pack that has undergone quality inspection.

[0006] Optionally, the cigarette replenishment module includes a cigarette replenishment channel and a pusher assembly. The cigarette replenishment channel is located on one side of the cigarette replenishment station and is used to store recycled cigarette packs. A pack outlet is provided on the side of the cigarette replenishment channel closest to the cigarette replenishment station. The pusher assembly is located on the side of the pack outlet away from the cigarette replenishment station and can reciprocate linearly toward the cigarette replenishment station. The pusher assembly is used to push the recycled cigarette packs to the cigarette replenishment station. When the pusher assembly retracts, the recycled cigarette packs move to the position to be pushed out. When the pusher assembly extends, it pushes the recycled cigarette packs at the position to be pushed out to the cigarette replenishment station.

[0007] Optionally, the height of the pusher assembly is greater than the height of one recycled cigarette pack but less than the height of two recycled cigarette packs.

[0008] Optionally, the smoke replenishment module also includes an anti-misalignment stop bar; the anti-misalignment stop bar is a limiting structure perpendicular to the push-out direction of the pusher assembly, and the anti-misalignment stop bar is set on the side of the smoke replenishment station away from the pusher assembly.

[0009] Secondly, this utility model embodiment also provides a cigarette pack packaging system, including an inspection and recycling cigarette pack identification device as described in any of the first aspects, and further including a sealing module, a sealing scanning module, a boxing module, a conveyor belt, and a controller; along the conveying path of the conveyor belt, a scanning station, a sealing module, a cigarette replenishment station, and a boxing module are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt; the sealing module is used to seal unsealed cigarette packs on the conveyor belt; the sealing scanning module includes a second scanner, which is disposed on one side of the scanning station, and the scanning direction of the second scanner is towards the scanning station; the second scanner is used to acquire the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs located at the scanning station; wherein, the scanning station is disposed on the conveyor belt and is located upstream of the sealing module; the controller is communicatively connected to the first scanner and the second scanner respectively, and the controller is used to generate a boxing instruction based on the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs or the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs; the boxing module is used to seal the sealed cigarette packs into cigarette cartons after receiving the boxing instruction.

[0010] Optionally, the controller includes a first processing terminal, a second processing terminal, and an output control terminal; the first processing terminal is communicatively connected to a first scanner; the first processing terminal is used to receive identification information of recycled cigarette packs; the second processing terminal is communicatively connected to a second scanner; the second processing terminal is used to receive identification information of unsealed cigarette packs; the output control terminal is communicatively connected to a boxing module; the output control terminal is used to send boxing instructions to the boxing module.

[0011] Optionally, the smoke replenishment scanning module further includes a first detector, which is communicatively connected to a first scanner. The first detector generates a first detection command and sends it to the first scanner when it detects that a recycled cigarette pack has been delivered to the smoke replenishment station. The first scanner collects image information of the recycled cigarette pack after receiving the first detection command, and obtains the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack located at the smoke replenishment station based on the image information of the recycled cigarette pack and sends it to the controller.

[0012] Optionally, the shrink-wrapped scanning module also includes a second detector; the second detector is communicatively connected to the second scanner and is used to generate a second detection command and send it to the second scanner when the unwrapped cigarette pack is delivered to the scanning station; the second scanner is used to collect image information of the unwrapped cigarette pack after receiving the second detection command, obtain the identification information of the unwrapped cigarette pack located at the scanning station based on the image information of the unwrapped cigarette pack, and send it to the controller.

[0013] Optionally, a verification module is also included, comprising a third scanner, a decision submodule, and an association submodule. The third scanner is positioned on one side of the verification station, with its scanning direction facing the station. It is used to acquire the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs at the verification station. Along the conveyor belt's transport path, a scanning station, a sealing module, a cigarette replenishment station, a verification station, and a boxed module are sequentially arranged along the conveyor belt's transport direction. The decision submodule is communicatively connected to the first scanner, second scanner, third scanner, and association submodule. When the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs at the verification station matches the identification information to be compared, the decision submodule sends an association command to the association submodule. The identification information to be compared includes the identification information of unsealed cigarette packs and the identification information of recycled cigarette packs. Upon receiving the association command, the association submodule establishes an association between the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs at the verification station and the identification information of the cigarette cartons.

[0014] Optionally, the verification module also includes a third detector; the third detector is communicatively connected to a third scanner; the third detector is used to generate a third detection command and send it to the third scanner when the sealed cigarette pack is delivered to the verification station; the third scanner is used to collect the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack after receiving the third detection command.

[0015] The recyclable cigarette pack identification device provided in this embodiment includes a cigarette replenishment module and a cigarette replenishment scanning module. The cigarette replenishment module is used to move the recyclable cigarette packs to the cigarette replenishment station to locate the already sealed recyclable cigarette packs. The cigarette replenishment scanning module includes a first scanner, which is disposed on one side of the cigarette replenishment station. The scanning direction of the first scanner is towards the cigarette replenishment station. The first scanner is used to acquire the identification information of the recyclable cigarette packs located at the cigarette replenishment station, so as to complete the identification of the identification information while the recyclable cigarette packs are kept in a sealed state, avoiding the cumbersome operation of removing the plastic seal and re-scanning in the prior art. This invention ensures that the recyclable cigarette packs can accurately and efficiently re-enter the packaging process, solves the problem that it is difficult to complete the information identification while keeping the cigarette packs sealed in the existing cigarette replenishment process, and improves the convenience and efficiency of recyclable cigarette pack processing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recycling cigarette pack identification device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another recycling cigarette pack identification device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smoke replenishment module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cigarette packaging system provided in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recycling cigarette pack identification device provided in an embodiment of this utility model, for reference. Figure 1 This utility model embodiment provides a recyclable cigarette pack identification device 100, including a cigarette replenishment module 10 and a cigarette replenishment scanning module 20. The cigarette replenishment module is used to move the recyclable cigarette packs to a cigarette replenishment station 30. The cigarette replenishment scanning module includes a first scanner 21, which is disposed on one side of the cigarette replenishment station 30, and the scanning direction of the first scanner 21 is towards the cigarette replenishment station 30. The first scanner 21 is used to acquire the identification information of the recyclable cigarette packs located at the cigarette replenishment station 30. The recyclable cigarette packs are quality-inspected, plastic-sealed cigarette packs.

[0022] The identification information can be understood as information used to identify recycled cigarette packs, including the pack's origin, batch number, etc. For example, the identification information can be a QR code, barcode, or RFID tag.

[0023] Specifically, in the production and sales of tobacco products, there are a batch of cigarette packs used for random inspection. After quality inspection of these cigarette packs, unqualified products are rejected, and qualified cigarette packs are sealed in plastic to form recycled cigarette packs that can enter the recycling cigarette pack identification device. In the operation of the recycling cigarette pack identification device 100, the cigarette replenishment module 10 first moves the quality-inspected and sealed recycled cigarette packs to the cigarette replenishment station 30. When the recycled cigarette packs arrive at the cigarette replenishment station 30, the first scanner 21 in the cigarette replenishment scanning module 20 located on one side of the station starts working, and its scanning direction is towards the cigarette replenishment station 30, thereby obtaining the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs located at the station and completing the identification of the recycled cigarette packs.

[0024] The recyclable cigarette pack identification device provided in this embodiment of the invention, by setting up a cigarette replenishment station and a first scanner facing that station, enables the accurate positioning and scanning identification of already sealed recyclable cigarette packs during the cigarette replenishment process. By transferring the sealed recyclable cigarette packs to the replenishment station via the replenishment module, and having the first scanner acquire their identification information, the device achieves identification of sealed recyclable cigarette packs without disassembly, avoiding the cumbersome operation of removing the plastic seal and rescanning as required in existing technologies. This ensures that recyclable cigarette packs can accurately and efficiently re-enter the repackaging process, solving the problem in existing cigarette replenishment processes that make it difficult to complete information identification while maintaining the sealed state of the cigarette packs, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of recyclable cigarette pack processing.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another recycling cigarette pack identification device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smoke-replenishing module provided in an embodiment of this utility model. (Continue referring to...) Figures 1-3 In an optional embodiment, the cigarette replenishment module 10 includes a cigarette replenishment channel 11 and a pusher assembly 12. The cigarette replenishment channel 10 is disposed on one side of the cigarette replenishment station 30 and is used to store recycled cigarette packs. A pack outlet is provided on the side of the cigarette replenishment channel 11 near the cigarette replenishment station 30. The pusher assembly 12 is disposed on the side of the pack outlet away from the cigarette replenishment station 30 and can reciprocate linearly toward the cigarette replenishment station 30. The pusher assembly 12 is used to push the recycled cigarette packs to the cigarette replenishment station 30. When the pusher assembly retracts, the recycled cigarette packs move to the position to be pushed out. When the pusher assembly extends, it pushes the recycled cigarette packs at the position to be pushed out to the cigarette replenishment station.

[0026] Specifically, when the cigarette replenishment module 10 is working, the recycled cigarette packs are first stored in the cigarette replenishment channel 11. When the pusher assembly 12 is in the retracted state, the recycled cigarette packs in the cigarette replenishment channel 11 will move to the push-out position at the outlet under their own gravity or other auxiliary forces, waiting to be pushed. When the pusher assembly 12 is working, it extends towards the cigarette replenishment station 30, and the recycled cigarette packs at the push-out position are pushed out from the outlet and moved to the cigarette replenishment station 30, completing one cigarette replenishment transfer operation. After the push is completed, the pusher assembly 12 retracts back to its initial position.

[0027] For example, when the cigarette replenishment module 10 is working, the recycled cigarette packs are stacked in the strip-shaped cigarette replenishment channel 11. The cigarette replenishment channel 11 is located above one side of the cigarette replenishment station 30. When the pusher assembly 12 is in the retracted state, the recycled cigarette packs in the cigarette replenishment channel 11 slide automatically downwards along the strip-shaped channel under their own gravity, eventually moving to the push-out position at the pack outlet, waiting to be pushed. When the pusher assembly 12 is working, the pusher assembly 12 extends towards the cigarette replenishment station 30, and the recycled cigarette packs at the push-out position are pushed out from the pack outlet, moving to the cigarette replenishment station 30, completing one cigarette replenishment transfer operation. After the push is completed, the pusher assembly 12 retracts back to the initial position, and the subsequent recycled cigarette packs in the cigarette replenishment channel 11 will fall to the push-out position under gravity, preparing for the next push. This process is repeated to achieve continuous transfer of recycled cigarette packs.

[0028] In an alternative embodiment, the height of the pusher assembly 12 is greater than the height of one recycled cigarette pack but less than the height of two recycled cigarette packs.

[0029] Specifically, when the cigarette replenishment module 10 is working, the recycled cigarette packs are stacked in the strip-shaped cigarette replenishment channel 11. The cigarette replenishment channel 11 is located above one side of the cigarette replenishment station 30. When the pusher assembly 12 is in the retracted state, the recycled cigarette packs in the cigarette replenishment channel 11 slide automatically downwards along the strip-shaped channel under their own gravity. Eventually, two recycled cigarette packs are stacked and moved to the push-out position at the pack outlet, waiting to be pushed. When the pusher assembly 12 is working, the pusher assembly 12 extends towards the cigarette replenishment station 30, and the two stacked recycled cigarette packs at the push-out position are pushed out from the pack outlet and moved to the cigarette replenishment station 30, completing one cigarette replenishment transfer operation.

[0030] Continue to refer to Figures 1-3 In an optional embodiment, the smoke replenishment module 10 further includes an anti-misalignment stop 13. The anti-misalignment stop 13 is a limiting structure perpendicular to the push-out direction of the pusher assembly, and the anti-misalignment stop is disposed on the side of the smoke replenishment station away from the pusher assembly.

[0031] Specifically, during the push process, when the two recycled cigarette packs arrive at the cigarette replenishment station 30, the anti-misalignment barrier 13 located on the side of the cigarette replenishment station away from the pusher assembly will block and limit them to prevent the recycled cigarette packs from deviating from the cigarette replenishment station due to inertia and other factors, so that they accurately stop on the cigarette replenishment station 30 and complete a cigarette replenishment transfer operation.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a cigarette packaging system provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention also provides a cigarette packaging system, including as follows: Figures 1-3The inspection and recycling cigarette pack identification device 100 shown also includes a sealing module 40, a sealing scanning module 50, a boxing module 60, a conveyor belt 70, and a controller 80. Along the conveyor belt's transport path, a scanning station 71, a sealing module 40, a cigarette replenishment station 30, and a boxing module 60 are sequentially arranged in the conveyor belt's transport direction. The sealing module 40 is used to seal unsealed cigarette packs on the conveyor belt. The sealing scanning module 50 includes a second scanner 51, which is located on one side of the scanning station, with its scanning direction facing the scanning station 71. The second scanner 51 is used to acquire the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs located at the scanning station 71. The controller 80 is communicatively connected to the first scanner 21 and the second scanner 51, respectively. The controller 80 is used to generate a boxing instruction based on the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs or the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs. The boxing module 60, upon receiving the boxing instruction, is used to seal the sealed cigarette packs into cigarette cartons.

[0033] The scanning station 71 is located on the conveyor belt 70 and is upstream of the molding module 40.

[0034] Specifically, the cigarette pack packaging system has two paths for obtaining sealed cigarette packs. One path involves unsealed cigarette packs being sealed. Unsealed packs are placed on conveyor belt 70 and, upon reaching scanning station 71, a second scanner 51 located on one side of this station scans the unsealed packs to obtain their identification information, which is then transmitted to controller 80. The unsealed packs then continue to be conveyed by conveyor belt 70 to sealing module 40, where they are sealed. The other path involves obtaining recycled cigarette packs through the recycling cigarette pack identification device 100, which then transfers them to replenishment station 30 via replenishment module 10. A first scanner 21 obtains their identification information and transmits it to controller 80. Upon receiving the identification information of either the unsealed pack from second scanner 51 or the recycled pack from first scanner 21, controller 80 generates a boxing instruction and sends it to boxing module 60. When the sealed cigarette packs or recycled cigarette packs arrive at the boxing module 60 along the conveyor belt 70, the boxing module 60 seals the sealed cigarette packs into cigarette carton boxes according to the boxing instructions, thus completing the cigarette pack sealing process.

[0035] It should be noted that the two paths for obtaining sealed cigarette packs do not operate simultaneously.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, the recycled cigarette packs can be packaged together at the end of a production stage; alternatively, the recycled cigarette packs can be packaged together at the beginning of the first production stage.

[0037] The cigarette pack packaging system provided in this embodiment of the invention, by setting up a cigarette replenishment station and a matching first scanner, allows qualified plastic-sealed recycled cigarette packs to be directly added to the conveyor belt via the cigarette replenishment module without disassembly. The system reads the identification information at the cigarette replenishment station, solving the problem in the prior art where recycled cigarette packs must be removed from their plastic-sealed state before re-scanning. By using separate plastic-sealing and cigarette replenishment scanning modules to handle the two independent paths of new and recycled cigarette packs, the system ensures compatibility with the identification needs of cigarette packs from two different sources. The controller integrates the identification information from both paths and generates a unified boxing instruction, ensuring that both new and recycled plastic-sealed cigarette packs can be identified and packaged into cigarette cartons, improving the convenience of cigarette replenishment operations and overall packaging efficiency.

[0038] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, the controller 80 includes a first processing terminal 81, a second processing terminal 82, and an output control terminal 83; the first processing terminal 81 is communicatively connected to the first scanner 21; the first processing terminal 81 is used to receive identification information of recycled cigarette packs; the second processing terminal 82 is communicatively connected to the second scanner 51; the second processing terminal 82 is used to receive identification information of unsealed cigarette packs; the output control terminal 83 is communicatively connected to the boxing module 60; the output control terminal 83 is used to send boxing instructions to the boxing module 60.

[0039] Specifically, after the recycled cigarette packs are transferred to the cigarette replenishment station 30 via the cigarette replenishment module 10, the first scanner 21 acquires the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs and transmits it to the first processing terminal 81, which processes the received identification information. When unsealed cigarette packs arrive at the scanning station 71 via the conveyor belt 70, the second scanner 51 of the sealing scanning module 50 acquires the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs and transmits it to the second processing terminal 82, which processes the received identification information. Both the recycled cigarette pack identification information processed by the first processing terminal 81 and the unsealed cigarette pack identification information processed by the second processing terminal 82 trigger the controller 80 to generate a boxing instruction. The output control terminal 83 sends the boxing instruction to the boxing module 60, which, upon receiving the instruction, seals the sealed cigarette packs into cigarette cartons.

[0040] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, the smoke replenishment scanning module 20 further includes a first detector 22, which is communicatively connected to the first scanner 21. The first detector 22 is used to generate a first detection command and send it to the first scanner 21 when it detects that the recycled cigarette pack has been delivered to the smoke replenishment station 30. The first scanner 21 is used to collect image information of the recycled cigarette pack after receiving the first detection command, and obtain the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack located at the smoke replenishment station 30 based on the image information of the recycled cigarette pack and send it to the controller 80.

[0041] Specifically, when the system is processing recycled cigarette packs, after the recycled cigarette packs are transferred to the cigarette replenishment station 30 via the cigarette replenishment module 10, the first detector 22 detects that the recycled cigarette packs have been transferred to the cigarette replenishment station 30 and generates a first detection command, which is then sent to the first scanner 21. After receiving the first detection command, the first scanner 21 acquires image information of the recycled cigarette packs, obtains the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs based on the image information, and transmits it to the controller 80.

[0042] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, the shrink-wrapped scanning module 50 further includes a second detector 52; the second detector 52 is communicatively connected to the second scanner 51 and is used to generate a second detection command and send it to the second scanner 51 when the unwrapped cigarette pack is conveyed to the scanning station 30; the second scanner 51 is used to collect image information of the unwrapped cigarette pack after receiving the second detection command, obtain the identification information of the unwrapped cigarette pack located on the scanning station 30 based on the image information of the unwrapped cigarette pack, and send it to the controller 80.

[0043] Specifically, when the system is processing unsealed cigarette packs, after the unsealed cigarette packs are conveyed to the scanning station 30, the second detector 52 detects that the unsealed cigarette packs have been conveyed to the scanning station 30, generates a second detection command, and sends it to the second scanner 51. After receiving the second detection command, the second scanner 51 acquires image information of the unsealed cigarette packs, obtains the identification information of the unsealed cigarette packs based on the image information, and transmits it to the controller 80.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, the cigarette pack packaging system further includes a verification module 90, which includes a third scanner 91, a decision submodule 92, and an association submodule 93. The third scanner 91 is located on one side of the verification station 72, with its scanning direction facing the verification station 72. The third scanner 91 is used to acquire the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs on the verification station 72. The decision submodule 92 is communicatively connected to the first scanner 21, the second scanner 51, the third scanner 91, and the association submodule 93. The decision submodule 92 is used to send an association command to the association submodule 93 when the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs on the verification station 72 matches the identification information to be compared. The association submodule 93 is used to establish an association relationship between the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs on the verification station 72 and the identification information of the cigarette carton when it receives the association command.

[0045] Along the conveyor belt 70, a scanning station 71, a sealing module 40, a cigarette replenishment station 30, a verification station 72, and a boxed cigarette module 60 are sequentially arranged in the conveying direction. The identification information to be compared includes the identification information of unsealed cigarette packs and the identification information of recycled cigarette packs.

[0046] Specifically, the third scanner 91 acquires the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs on the verification station 72 and sends it to the decision submodule 92. The decision submodule 92 compares this identification information with the previously received identification information of recycled cigarette packs or unsealed cigarette packs. If they match, it sends an association command to the association submodule 93. Upon receiving the command, the association submodule 93 establishes an association between the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs and the identification information of the cigarette carton. Subsequently, the first processing terminal 81 processes the received identification information of the recycled cigarette packs, triggering the controller to generate a boxing command. The output control terminal 83, which is communicatively connected to the boxing module 60, sends the boxing command to the boxing module 60, and the boxing module 60 performs the operation of sealing the recycled cigarette packs into the cigarette carton.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, the verification module further includes a third detector 94; the third detector 94 is communicatively connected to the third scanner 91; the third detector 94 is used to generate a third detection command and send it to the third scanner 91 when the sealed cigarette pack is delivered to the verification station 72; the third scanner 91 is used to collect the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack after receiving the third detection command.

[0048] After the sealed cigarette pack is delivered to the verification station 72, the third detector 94 detects that the sealed cigarette pack has been delivered to the verification station 72, generates a third detection command and sends it to the third scanner 91. After receiving the third detection command, the third scanner 91 acquires the image information of the sealed cigarette pack, obtains the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack based on the image information, and transmits it to the controller 80.

[0049] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, combinations, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Many other equivalent embodiments may be included without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for identifying recycled cigarette packs, characterized in that, Includes a smoke replenishment module and a smoke replenishment scanning module; The cigarette replenishment module is used to move the recycled cigarette packs to the cigarette replenishment station; The cigarette replenishment scanning module includes a first scanner, which is located on one side of the cigarette replenishment station and its scanning direction is towards the cigarette replenishment station. The first scanner is used to acquire the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack located at the cigarette replenishment station. The recycled cigarette pack is a sealed cigarette pack that has undergone quality inspection.

2. The recyclable cigarette pack identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoke replenishment module includes a smoke replenishment channel and a pusher assembly; The smoke replenishment channel is located on one side of the smoke replenishment station, and the smoke replenishment channel is used to store the recycled smoke packs; The cigarette replenishment channel has a cigarette pack outlet on the side near the cigarette replenishment station; the pusher assembly is located on the side of the cigarette pack outlet away from the cigarette replenishment station and can reciprocate linearly toward the cigarette replenishment station; the pusher assembly is used to push the recycled cigarette pack to the cigarette replenishment station; wherein, when the pusher assembly retracts, the recycled cigarette pack moves to the push-out position, and when the pusher assembly extends, it pushes the recycled cigarette pack at the push-out position to the cigarette replenishment station.

3. The recyclable cigarette pack identification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the pusher assembly is greater than the height of one of the recycled cigarette packs but less than the height of two of the recycled cigarette packs.

4. The recyclable cigarette pack identification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The smoke replenishment module also includes an anti-misalignment stop bar; the anti-misalignment stop bar is a limiting structure perpendicular to the push-out direction of the pusher assembly, and the anti-misalignment stop bar is located on the side of the smoke replenishment station away from the pusher assembly.

5. A cigarette packaging system, characterized in that, The device for identifying recycled cigarette packs as described in any one of claims 1-4 further includes a shrink-wrapping module, a shrink-wrapping scanning module, a box-packing module, a conveyor belt, and a controller; Along the conveyor belt's conveying path, a scanning station, a plastic sealing module, a cigarette replenishment station, and a boxed packaging module are sequentially arranged along the conveyor belt's conveying direction. The sealing module is used to seal unsealed cigarette packs on the conveyor belt; The encapsulation scanning module includes a second scanner, which is disposed on one side of the scanning station, and the scanning direction of the second scanner is towards the scanning station; The second scanner is used to acquire the identification information of the unsealed cigarette pack located at the scanning station; wherein the scanning station is set on the conveyor belt and is located upstream of the sealing module; The controller is communicatively connected to the first scanner and the second scanner respectively, and the controller is used to generate a boxing instruction based on the identification information of the unsealed cigarette pack or the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack; The boxing module is used to seal the plastic-sealed cigarette pack into a cigarette carton after receiving the boxing instruction.

6. The cigarette packaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The controller includes a first processing terminal, a second processing terminal, and an output control terminal; The first processing terminal is communicatively connected to the first scanner; the first processing terminal is used to receive the identification information of the recycled cigarette packs; The second processing terminal is communicatively connected to the second scanner; the second processing terminal is used to receive the identification information of the unsealed cigarette pack; The output control terminal is communicatively connected to the boxing module; the output control terminal is used to send the boxing instruction to the boxing module.

7. The cigarette packaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The smoke scanning module further includes a first detector, which is communicatively connected to the first scanner. The first detector is used to generate a first detection command and send it to the first scanner when it detects that the recycled cigarette pack is delivered to the cigarette replenishment station; The first scanner is used to acquire image information of the recycled cigarette pack after receiving the first detection command, and to obtain the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack located at the cigarette replenishment station based on the image information of the recycled cigarette pack and send it to the controller.

8. The cigarette packaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The shrink-wrapped scanning module further includes a second detector; the second detector is communicatively connected to the second scanner and is used to generate a second detection command and send it to the second scanner when the unwrapped cigarette pack is delivered to the scanning station; The second scanner is used to acquire image information of the unsealed cigarette pack after receiving the second detection command, obtain identification information of the unsealed cigarette pack located at the scanning station based on the image information of the unsealed cigarette pack, and send it to the controller.

9. The cigarette packaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a verification module, which comprises a third scanner, a decision submodule, and an association submodule; The third scanner is located on one side of the verification station, and the scanning direction of the third scanner is towards the verification station. The third scanner is used to obtain the identification information of the sealed cigarette packs on the verification station. The scanning station, the sealing module, the cigarette replenishment station, the verification station, and the boxing module are arranged sequentially along the conveyor belt's conveying path and conveying direction. The decision submodule is communicatively connected to the first scanner, the second scanner, the third scanner, and the association submodule. The decision submodule is used to send an association command to the association submodule when the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack at the verification station matches the identification information to be compared. The identification information to be compared includes the identification information of the unsealed cigarette pack and the identification information of the recycled cigarette pack. The association submodule is used to establish an association between the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack on the verification station and the identification information of the cigarette carton when the association instruction is received.

10. The cigarette packaging system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The verification module also includes a third detector; The third detector is communicatively connected to the third scanner; the third detector is used to generate a third detection command and send it to the third scanner when the sealed cigarette pack is delivered to the verification station; The third scanner is used to collect the identification information of the sealed cigarette pack after receiving the third detection command.

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