A delivery system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying system, including transmission mechanism, poking mechanism and press tobacco mechanism, transmission mechanism includes conveying part and fender tobacco spare, fender tobacco spare installs on conveying part, and conveying part has starting area and deflection area, and conveying part can drive strip cigarette to move from starting area to deflection area to be in abutment with fender tobacco spare, and poking mechanism is located in the top of transmission mechanism, and poking mechanism has a plurality of pusher, and each pusher can push strip cigarette on deflection area to move out conveying part one by one, and press tobacco mechanism is installed on poking mechanism and has flexible part, and there is height difference between flexible part and conveying part, when the thickness of strip cigarette is greater than height difference, flexible part can be in abutment with the top of strip cigarette. Solveed the prior art in view of the thicker strip cigarette, because its gravity is higher, under the high -speed conveying inertia effect, when contact with fender part, easy to produce the problem of bounce even fly out the blocking area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette conveying technology, specifically to a conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production of cigarette cartons, after the cartons are conveyed to the designated workstation, they need to be blocked and positioned by a smoke-blocking component to facilitate subsequent processes. However, for thicker cartons, due to their higher center of gravity, they are prone to bouncing or even flying out of the blocking area when they come into contact with the smoke-blocking component under the inertia of high-speed conveying. This not only damages the cartons but also disrupts the sequence of subsequent processes, increasing production losses. At the same time, to accommodate different specifications of cigarette cartons and avoid interference with surrounding components, the height of the smoke-blocking component is usually limited to within 0.8 cm, making it impossible to solve the flying damage problem by increasing the height of the smoke-blocking component.

[0003] In existing technologies, some improvement solutions attempt to add a smoke-pressing structure, but most of them use rigid plates as smoke-pressing components. On the one hand, excessive pressure can easily damage the cigarette packs, and on the other hand, when the rigid structure comes into contact with surrounding moving parts (such as the subsequent cigarette-dispensing mechanism), it is easy to cause interference, leading to equipment failure. Another solution reduces the impact by reducing the conveying speed, but this will significantly reduce production efficiency and cannot adapt to the needs of high-speed production lines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and provide a conveying system that solves the problem in the prior art that thicker cigarettes, due to their higher center of gravity, are prone to bouncing or even flying out of the blocking area when they come into contact with the smoke-blocking components under the action of high-speed conveying inertia.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: In a first aspect, this utility model provides a conveying system, comprising: A transmission mechanism, comprising a conveyor and a smoke-blocking component, wherein the smoke-blocking component is mounted on the conveyor, the conveyor having a starting area and a turning area, and the conveyor capable of driving the cigarette pack from the starting area to the turning area and abutting against the smoke-blocking component; A cigarette-dispensing mechanism is disposed above the conveying mechanism, the cigarette-dispensing mechanism having multiple pushing members, each of which can sequentially push the cigarette strips on the turning area out of the conveying member; and, A cigarette pressing mechanism is installed on the cigarette pushing mechanism and has a flexible part. There is a height difference between the flexible part and the conveying component. When the thickness of the cigarette pack is greater than the height difference, the flexible part can abut against the top of the cigarette pack.

[0006] In one embodiment, the smoke-pressing mechanism includes a mounting base and a connecting rod. The mounting base is connected to the smoke-dispensing mechanism, one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the mounting base, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to a flexible part.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flexible portion includes a base and a plurality of bristles mounted on the base, wherein the bristles are nylon bristles.

[0008] In one embodiment, the conveying component includes a frame, two drive rollers, a conveyor belt, and a drive motor. The two drive rollers are rotatably mounted on the frame, the conveyor belt is connected between the two drive rollers, and the drive motor is mounted on the frame and connected to one of the drive rollers. The smoke-blocking component is a baffle plate, which is connected to the frame and is arranged along the conveying direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt.

[0009] In one embodiment, the conveying member further includes a first baffle and a second baffle, both of which are mounted on the frame via an adjustment part, and both of which extend above the conveyor belt, forming a conveying channel between the first baffle and the second baffle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the adjusting part includes a mounting block, a guide rod, and a locking screw. The mounting block is fixed to the frame and has a sliding channel and a threaded hole communicating with the sliding channel. The guide rod passes through the sliding channel and one end is fixedly connected to the first baffle or the second baffle. The locking screw is screwed into the threaded hole and can extend into the sliding channel and abut against the guide rod.

[0011] In one embodiment, the length of the first baffle is 2 / 3 of the length of the second baffle, and an elastic buffer strip is provided at one end of the first baffle near the turning area, the elastic buffer strip being used to gradually shorten the width of the conveying channel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cigarette-dispensing mechanism includes a mounting frame, two rotating shafts, and a reduction motor. The two rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame. One rotating shaft is fixedly provided with two drive sprockets, and the other rotating shaft is fixedly provided with two driven sprockets. A chain connects the corresponding drive sprockets and driven sprockets. The reduction motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame and connected to one of the rotating shafts. The plurality of pushing members are all connected to the two chains.

[0013] In one embodiment, the pusher includes a connecting seat and a push plate, the connecting seat being fixed between the two chains, the push plate being fixedly connected to the connecting seat, and the push plate being capable of pushing the cigarette pack to move.

[0014] In one embodiment, the pusher plate is an alloy pusher plate, and the pusher plate has a hollowed-out area.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the conveying system provided by this utility model has a smoke-blocking component installed on a conveying component. The conveying component has a starting area and a turning area. The conveying component can drive the cigarette packs from the starting area to the turning area and abut against the smoke-blocking component. A smoke-pushing mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism and has multiple pushing components. Each pushing component can push the cigarette packs in the turning area out of the conveying component one by one. A smoke-pressing mechanism is installed on the smoke-pushing mechanism and has a flexible part. There is a height difference between the flexible part and the conveying component. When the cigarette packs are thick, the flexible part can abut against the top of the cigarette packs just before they are about to contact the smoke-blocking component in the turning area. This effectively prevents the cigarette packs from bouncing or even flying out of the turning area due to their high center of gravity, which is conducive to the stable operation of subsequent processes. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying system for conveying thin cigarette packs provided by this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying system for conveying thicker cigarette packs, provided by this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the cigarette-dispensing mechanism and the cigarette-pressing mechanism provided by this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0018] To address the technical problem in existing technologies where thicker cigarette packs, due to their higher center of gravity, are prone to bouncing or even flying out of the blocking area when in contact with the smoke-blocking component under the inertia of high-speed transport, this utility model provides a conveying system that can prevent the cigarette packs from bouncing due to their higher center of gravity during transport.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-4 , Figures 1-4A conveying system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a conveying mechanism 1, a cigarette-dispensing mechanism 2, and a cigarette-pressing mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying component 11 and a cigarette-blocking component 12. The cigarette-blocking component 12 is mounted on the conveying component 11. The conveying component 11 has a starting area 11a and a turning area 11b. The conveying component 11 can drive the cigarette pack from the starting area 11a to the turning area 11b and abut against the cigarette-blocking component 12. The cigarette-dispensing mechanism 2 is located above the conveying mechanism 1. The cigarette-dispensing mechanism 2 has multiple pushing components 21. Each pushing component 21 can push the cigarette pack on the turning area 11b out of the conveying component 11 one by one. The cigarette-pressing mechanism 3 is mounted on the cigarette-dispensing mechanism 2 and has a flexible part 31. There is a height difference between the flexible part 31 and the conveying component 11. When the thickness of the cigarette pack is greater than the height difference, the flexible part 31 can abut against the top of the cigarette pack.

[0020] In actual use, the cigarette pack A is transported from the starting area 11a to the turning area 11b by the conveyor 11. When the cigarette pack is thick, before it comes into contact with the smoke-blocking member 12 in the turning area, the flexible part 31 can abut against the top of the cigarette pack. This can prevent the cigarette pack from bouncing or even flying out of the turning area due to its high center of gravity at the moment of contact with the smoke-blocking member 12. The pusher 21 can then push the cigarette pack on the turning area 11b out of the conveyor 11 to complete the turning and transporting of the cigarette pack.

[0021] It should be noted that the smoke-pressing mechanism 3 is not limited to a specific structure. In one embodiment, the smoke-pressing mechanism 3 includes a mounting base 32 and a connecting rod 33. The mounting base 32 is connected to the smoke-dispensing mechanism 2, one end of the connecting rod 33 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 32, and the other end of the connecting rod 33 is connected to the flexible part 31.

[0022] Specifically, the flexible part 31 includes a base 311 and a plurality of bristles 312 mounted on the base 311. The bristles 312 are nylon bristles with a length of 10-15cm and a height difference of 6cm between the bristles 312 and the conveying member 11. When a pack of cigarettes with a thickness of no more than 6cm is conveyed to the turning area 11b, the bristles 312 will not come into contact with the top of the cigarettes. When a pack of cigarettes with a thickness of more than 6cm is conveyed to the turning area 11b, the bristles 312 can come into contact with the top of the cigarettes. After the bristles 312 come into contact with the top of the cigarettes, they will deform and apply a certain pressure to the top of the cigarettes to prevent the cigarettes from bouncing due to their high center of gravity.

[0023] It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the conveying component 11 includes a frame 111, two drive rollers 112, a conveyor belt 113, and a drive motor 114. The two drive rollers 112 are rotatably mounted on the frame 111, the conveyor belt 113 is connected between the two drive rollers 112, and the drive motor 114 is mounted on the frame 111 and connected to one of the drive rollers 112. The smoke-blocking component 12 is a baffle, which is connected to the frame 111 and is arranged along the conveying direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt 113.

[0024] Understandably, after the conveyor belt 113 transports the cigarette pack from the starting area 11a to the turning area 11b, the conveyor belt stops rotating. Preferably, a position sensor can be installed on the frame 111. The position sensor and the drive motor 114 are both electrically connected to the controller. When the cigarette pack comes into contact with the baffle, the position sensor can detect the position signal of the cigarette pack and transmit the signal to the controller, which can then control the drive motor 114 to stop working.

[0025] Based on the above scheme, in order to adjust the conveying width of the conveyor belt, the conveying component 11 further includes a first baffle 115 and a second baffle 116. The first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116 are both installed on the frame 111 via the adjusting part 10, and the first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116 extend above the conveyor belt 113, forming a conveying channel between the first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116.

[0026] In one embodiment, the adjusting part 10 includes a mounting block 101, a guide rod 102, and a locking screw 103. The mounting block 101 is fixed to the frame 111. The mounting block 101 has a sliding channel and a threaded hole communicating with the sliding channel. The guide rod 102 passes through the sliding channel and one end is fixedly connected to the first baffle 115 or the second baffle 116. The locking screw 103 is screwed into the threaded hole and can extend into the sliding channel and abut against the guide rod 102.

[0027] It is understood that when the locking screw 103 is not in contact with the guide rod 102, the guide rod 102 can slide relative to the mounting block 101, thereby adjusting the distance between the first baffle 115 and the second baffle 116.

[0028] It should be noted that, in order to prevent the first baffle 115 or the second baffle 116 from blocking the cigarette when it leaves the turning area 11b, specifically, the length of the first baffle 115 is 2 / 3 the length of the second baffle 116, and an elastic buffer band 117 is provided at one end of the first baffle 115 near the turning area 11b. The elastic buffer band 117 is used to gradually shorten the width of the conveying channel.

[0029] Understandably, the guiding effect of the elastic buffer belt 117 enables the cigarette packs to be transported to the predetermined position.

[0030] It should be noted that, in one embodiment, the cigarette-dispensing mechanism 2 includes a mounting frame 22, two rotating shafts 23, and a reduction motor 24. The two rotating shafts 23 are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 22. Two driving sprockets are fixed on one rotating shaft 23, and two driven sprockets are fixed on the other rotating shaft 23. A chain 25 is connected between the corresponding driving sprockets and driven sprockets. The reduction motor 24 is fixed on the mounting frame 22 and connected to one of the rotating shafts 23. The plurality of pushing members 21 are all connected to the two chains 25.

[0031] Preferably, in one embodiment, the pusher 21 includes a connecting seat 211 and a push plate 212. The connecting seat 211 is fixed between the two chains 25, and the push plate 212 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 211. The push plate 212 can push the cigarette pack to move.

[0032] In this embodiment, the pusher plate 212 is an alloy pusher plate, and the pusher plate 212 has a hollow area. The hollow design can reduce the mass of the pusher plate 212.

[0033] Based on the above scheme, a conveying mechanism 4 is also provided on one side of the transmission mechanism 1. The pusher 21 pushes the cigarette packs on the turning area 11b onto the conveying mechanism 4, and the cigarette packs are conveyed to the next process through the conveying mechanism 4. The conveying mechanism 4 is a belt conveyor.

[0034] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A conveying system, characterized in that, include: A transmission mechanism, comprising a conveyor and a smoke-blocking component, wherein the smoke-blocking component is mounted on the conveyor, the conveyor having a starting area and a turning area, and the conveyor capable of driving the cigarette pack from the starting area to the turning area and abutting against the smoke-blocking component; A cigarette-dispensing mechanism is disposed above the conveying mechanism, the cigarette-dispensing mechanism having multiple pushing members, each of which can sequentially push the cigarette strips on the turning area out of the conveying member; and, A cigarette pressing mechanism is installed on the cigarette pushing mechanism and has a flexible part. There is a height difference between the flexible part and the conveying component. When the thickness of the cigarette pack is greater than the height difference, the flexible part can abut against the top of the cigarette pack.

2. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The smoke-pressing mechanism includes a mounting base and a connecting rod. The mounting base is connected to the smoke-dispensing mechanism. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the mounting base, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the flexible part.

3. A conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible part includes a base and a plurality of bristles mounted on the base, wherein the bristles are nylon bristles.

4. A conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying component includes a frame, two drive rollers, a conveyor belt, and a drive motor. The two drive rollers are rotatably mounted on the frame, the conveyor belt is connected between the two drive rollers, and the drive motor is mounted on the frame and connected to one of the drive rollers. The smoke-blocking component is a baffle plate, which is connected to the frame and is arranged along the conveying direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt.

5. A conveying system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying component also includes a first baffle and a second baffle. Both the first baffle and the second baffle are mounted on the frame via an adjustment part, and both the first baffle and the second baffle extend above the conveyor belt, forming a conveying channel between the first baffle and the second baffle.

6. A conveying system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adjustment part includes a mounting block, a guide rod, and a locking screw. The mounting block is fixed on the frame and has a sliding channel and a threaded hole communicating with the sliding channel. The guide rod passes through the sliding channel and one end is fixedly connected to the first baffle or the second baffle. The locking screw is screwed into the threaded hole and can extend into the sliding channel and abut against the guide rod.

7. A conveying system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The length of the first baffle is 2 / 3 of the length of the second baffle, and an elastic buffer strip is provided at the end of the first baffle near the turning area. The elastic buffer strip is used to gradually shorten the width of the conveying channel.

8. A conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cigarette-dispensing mechanism includes a mounting frame, two rotating shafts, and a reduction motor. The two rotating shafts are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame. One rotating shaft is fixed with two driving sprockets, and the other rotating shaft is fixed with two driven sprockets. A chain connects the corresponding driving sprockets and driven sprockets. The reduction motor is fixed on the mounting frame and connected to one of the rotating shafts. Multiple pushing components are connected to the two chains.

9. A conveying system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pushing component includes a connecting seat and a push plate. The connecting seat is fixed between the two chains, and the push plate is fixedly connected to the connecting seat. The push plate can push the cigarette pack to move.

10. A conveying system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The push plate is an alloy push plate, and the push plate has a hollow area.

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