A tool for improving the evacuation and filling efficiency of a downcomer of a packaging machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool for promoting the emptying and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine, the packaging machine comprising a cigarette passage and a plurality of parallel lower flues that are in communication with each other, the cigarette passage and the lower flues being arranged in vertical extension, the cigarette being adapted to enter the lower flue from the cigarette passage, comprising: a baffle, which is detachably arranged between the outlet of the cigarette passage and the inlet of the lower flue, for preventing and allowing the cigarette to enter the lower flue from the cigarette passage; a cigarette receiver, comprising a handle and a plurality of grippers with lengths that are connected to the main body respectively, the number of the grippers being consistent with the number of the lower flues; wherein the grippers are configured such that the cigarette receiver can be operated to make each gripper extend into the corresponding lower flue and be movable from the top to the bottom in the lower flue. According to the scheme provided by the utility model, not only can the emptying time of the packaging machine be saved, but also the time for reorganizing the cigarettes can be saved, the production efficiency can be greatly improved, and the product quality can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette packaging machinery technology, specifically to a tool for improving the efficiency of venting and filling the lower flue of a packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] Known cigarette packaging machines include interconnected cigarette channels and lower flues. One cigarette channel corresponds to multiple lower flues. After the cigarettes are produced, they are conveyed to the cigarette channel and then diverted to various lower flues. They are then packaged into small packages downstream of the lower flue outlet.

[0003] Once these cigarette packaging machines stop due to shift changes, maintenance, or other reasons, the cigarettes in the cigarette channel and lower flue must be emptied. Otherwise, these cigarettes will be at risk of being crushed and deformed. Furthermore, there is a possibility that while the lower flue is being emptied, the cigarette channel will continue to be filled with cigarettes until the cigarette channel is completely emptied through the lower flue, which takes a long time.

[0004] After restarting, the emptied lower flue needs to be filled before work can continue. Normally, cigarettes fall freely from the cigarette channel. Because the lower flue is numerous and long, the cigarettes are prone to becoming disordered and standing upright, requiring a certain amount of time to adjust them into place. The entire cigarette filling process is time-consuming, affecting overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides a tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine, which can improve the efficiency of cigarette packaging.

[0006] A tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine, applied to the venting and filling process of the lower flue, wherein the packaging machine includes interconnected smoke channels and multiple parallel lower flues, both the smoke channels and the lower flues extending vertically, with the smoke channels positioned above the lower flues, and the smoke being adapted to enter the lower flues from the smoke channels, comprising: A baffle, detachably disposed between the outlet of the cigarette channel and the inlet of the lower flue, is used to prevent and allow cigarettes from entering the lower flue from the cigarette channel; The smoke receiver includes handles connected to a main body and a plurality of grips of length, the number of grips being the same as the number of lower flues; wherein the grips are configured such that the smoke receiver is operable to extend each grip into the corresponding lower flue and is movable from top to bottom within the lower flue.

[0007] In a possible implementation, the outlet end of the cigarette channel is provided with a receiving space, and the baffle can be inserted into the receiving space to prevent the cigarette from entering the lower flue from the cigarette channel.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the lower flue includes a plurality of spaced partitions, with a lower flue formed between two adjacent partitions; at the upper end of each partition, a rotating roller is also provided, the rotating roller being used to facilitate the entry of a cigarette into the lower flue.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the gripper is configured to be flexible, allowing it to deform when pressed against the partition plate after being inserted into the lower flue.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the gripper is configured as a spring.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the baffle and the body are made of a transparent material.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the width of the lower flue gradually decreases along the top-to-bottom direction.

[0013] According to this embodiment of the invention, when the machine needs to be stopped, the baffle is inserted between the cigarette channel and the lower flue. This prevents cigarettes in the cigarette channel from continuing to enter the lower flue, and the purging process only requires emptying the cigarettes in the lower flue, saving purging time. On the other hand, before restarting, the cigarette receiver can be placed at the bottom of the baffle. After removing the baffle, the cigarettes in the cigarette channel will first fall onto the handle of the cigarette receiver, and then the receiver will slowly move downwards, filling the lower flue with the cigarettes. Once the lower flue is completely filled, the cigarette receiver can be removed. Due to the function of the cigarette receiver, the cigarettes do not stand upright during the filling process but are filled neatly, thus saving time that would otherwise be spent rearranging the cigarettes. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the packaging machine in this embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the baffle structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3A schematic diagram of the smoke receiver structure in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the baffle in this embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the smoke receiver in this embodiment of the utility model; Wherein: 100-packaging machine; 110-cigarette channel; 120-lower flue; 130-partition plate; 140-rotating roller; 150-accommodation space; 200-cigarette; 10-baffle; 20-cigarette receiver; 21-main body; 22-handle; 23-grip. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0017] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0018] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; 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 application according to the specific circumstances.

[0019] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 horizontal thickness of the first feature is greater than that of 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 horizontal thickness of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0020] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for carrying out different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0021] Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the packaging machine in this embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the baffle structure in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the smoke receiver structure in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the baffle in this embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the usage of the smoke receiver in this embodiment of the present invention. (See diagram below.) Figure 1-5 As shown: A tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine is applied to the venting and filling process of the lower flue 120. The packaging machine 100 includes interconnected cigarette channels 110 and multiple parallel lower flues 120. Both the cigarette channels 110 and the lower flues 120 extend vertically, with the cigarette channels 110 positioned above the lower flues 120. A cigarette 200 is adapted to enter the lower flue 120 from the cigarette channel 110. The tool includes a baffle 10 detachably disposed in the cigarette channel 110. Between the outlet of 0 and the inlet of the lower flue 120, a mechanism is provided to prevent and allow the cigarette 200 to enter the lower flue 120 from the cigarette channel 110; the cigarette receiver 20 includes a handle 22 connected to the body 21 and a plurality of grips 23 of length, the number of grips 23 being the same as the number of lower flues 120; wherein the grips 23 are configured such that the cigarette receiver 20 is operable to extend each of the grips 23 into the corresponding lower flue 120 and is movable from top to bottom in the lower flue 120.

[0022] According to this embodiment, when the machine needs to be stopped, the baffle 10 is inserted between the cigarette channel 110 and the lower flue 120. This prevents the cigarettes 200 in the cigarette channel 110 from continuing to enter the lower flue 120. The emptying process only requires emptying the cigarettes 200 from the lower flue 120, saving emptying time. On the other hand, before restarting, the cigarette receiver 20 can be placed at the bottom of the baffle 10, and then the baffle 10 can be removed. The cigarettes 200 in the cigarette channel 110 will first fall onto the handle 23 of the cigarette receiver 20, and then the cigarette receiver 20 will slowly move downwards, filling the lower flue. Once the lower flue 120 is completely filled with cigarettes 200, the cigarette receiver 20 can be removed. Due to the function of the cigarette receiver 20, the cigarettes 200 will not stand upright during the filling process, but will be filled neatly, thus saving time that would otherwise be spent rearranging the cigarettes 200.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the outlet end of the cigarette channel 110 is provided with a receiving space 150, into which the baffle 10 can be inserted to prevent the cigarette 200 from entering the lower flue 120 from the cigarette channel 110. By providing the receiving space 150, the baffle 10 can be prevented from squeezing the cigarette 200 and causing it to break, thus reducing waste and improving product quality. In addition, the receiving space 150 allows the baffle 10 to be temporarily attached to the packaging machine 100, maintaining this state even when the operator leaves.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the lower flue 120 includes a plurality of spaced-apart partitions 130, with one lower flue 120 formed between two adjacent partitions 130. A rotating roller 140 is also provided at the upper end of each partition 130, the rotating roller 140 being used to facilitate the entry of the cigarette into the lower flue 120. By providing the rotating roller 140, the cigarette 200 can be rotated to a certain extent, making it easier to enter the lower flue. Furthermore, this reduces the volume of the lower flue 120, making the packaging machine 100 more compact or allowing for more lower flues within a limited volume, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0025] In a possible implementation, the gripper 23 is configured to be flexible, allowing it to deform upon contact with the partition plate 130 after being inserted into the lower flue 120. In a specific implementation of this embodiment, a preferred method is for the operator to ensure the gripper is always inserted straight into the lower flue 120. However, this undoubtedly increases the operational difficulty. Therefore, configuring the gripper 23 to be flexible, allowing it to deform to a certain extent upon contact with the partition plate 130, ensures that even if the gripper 23 is not perfectly aligned with the lower flue 120, it can still be guided by the partition plate 130 to reach into the lower flue 120, achieving the purpose of collecting smoke and reducing operational difficulty.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the gripper 23 is configured as a spring. As mentioned above, a flexible gripper 23 can reduce the difficulty of operation, but considering that the cigarette 200 it supports has a certain weight, an overly flexible gripper 23 will deform under the weight, and the cigarette 200 will stand upright. Therefore, it is preferable to configure the gripper 23 as a spring structure, which has a certain degree of flexible deformation capability as well as a certain degree of load-bearing capacity.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the baffle 10 and the main body 21 are made of a transparent material. This arrangement allows the operator to see the state and contact relationship of the cigarette 200 through the baffle 10 and the main body 21 during use, preventing damage caused by blindly squeezing the cigarette 200. Indicatively, the transparent material can be glass, acrylic, etc.

[0028] In a possible implementation, the width of the lower flue 120 gradually decreases from top to bottom. This design ensures that the cigarette 200 can smoothly enter the lower flue 120; on the other hand, it also serves as a guide, ensuring that the cigarette 200 falls neatly to the bottom of the lower flue 120, facilitating the next packaging operation.

[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

Claims

1. A tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of a packaging machine's lower flue, applied to the venting and filling process of a lower flue (120), the packaging machine (100) comprising interconnected cigarette channels (110) and a plurality of parallel lower flues (120), both the cigarette channels (110) and the lower flues (120) extending vertically, with the cigarette channels (110) positioned above the lower flues (120), and cigarettes (200) adapted to enter the lower flues (120) from the cigarette channels (110), characterized in that, include: A baffle (10) is detachably disposed between the outlet of the cigarette channel (110) and the inlet of the lower flue (120) to prevent and allow the cigarette (200) from entering the lower flue (120) from the cigarette channel (110). The smoke receiver (20) includes handles (22) connected to the main body (21) and a plurality of grips (23) of length, the number of grips (23) being the same as the number of the lower flues (120); wherein the grips (23) are configured such that the smoke receiver (20) is operable to extend each of the grips (23) into the corresponding lower flue (120) and is able to move from top to bottom in the lower flue (120).

2. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet end of the cigarette channel (110) is provided with a receiving space (150), and the baffle (10) can be inserted into the receiving space (150) to prevent the cigarette (200) from entering the lower flue (120) from the cigarette channel (110).

3. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower flue (120) includes a number of spaced partitions (130), and a lower flue (120) is formed between two adjacent partitions (130); at the upper end of each partition (130), a rotating roller (140) is also provided, which is used to facilitate the entry of the cigarette into the lower flue (120).

4. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gripper (23) is configured to be flexible so that it can deform when it is pressed against the partition plate (130) after being inserted into the lower flue (120).

5. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gripper (23) is configured as a spring.

6. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The baffle (10) and the main body (21) are made of transparent material.

7. The tool for improving the venting and filling efficiency of the lower flue of a packaging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Along the top-to-bottom direction, the width of the lower flue (120) gradually decreases.

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