A foldable carton of cigarettes

Abstract

The utility model relates to carton cigarette clamp technical field, concretely relates to a kind of foldable carton cigarette clamp.The utility model provides a kind of foldable carton cigarette clamp, including main plate body, side plate body, at least one rotating motor and multiple vacuum chuck mechanisms;The main plate body is strip-shaped, along the length direction of the main plate body, at least one end of the main plate body is rotatably connected with side plate body by rotating shaft, and the axis direction of the rotating shaft is perpendicular to the length direction of the main plate body;Multiple vacuum chuck mechanisms for grabbing carton cigarette are installed on the main plate body along its length direction, and at least one vacuum chuck mechanism is installed on the side plate body;The rotating motor is one-to-one corresponding with the rotating shaft, and the output end of the rotating motor is connected with the end of the rotating shaft.The length of the entire clamp can be selectively adjusted, which facilitates adaptation to narrow spaces, thereby improving the adaptability of the clamp and providing higher flexibility.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Cigarette grippers typically include mechanical claw grippers and suction cup grippers. Suction cup grippers use vacuum suction cups to adhere to the smooth packaging surface of cigarette packs, causing minimal damage to the cigarette pack surface and making them suitable for high-speed, light-load automated sorting and handling scenarios.

[0003] Most current suction cup grippers consist of a mounting plate and suction cups, with the suction cups mounted on the mounting plate, which is then connected to a robotic arm or robot. However, some palletizing spaces are limited, allowing palletizing only in narrow spaces, such as when the width of the narrow space is less than the length of the mounting plate. In such cases, the suction cup gripper cannot enter the narrow space due to obstruction, thus preventing palletizing operations and resulting in poor flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) The problem to be solved by this utility model is that when traditional suction cup clamps are faced with certain narrow spaces and are blocked, they cannot enter and have poor flexibility.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution A foldable cigarette holder includes a main body, a side plate, at least one rotary motor, and multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms. The main board is elongated and has a side plate rotatably connected to at least one end via a rotating shaft along its length. The axis of the rotating shaft is perpendicular to the length of the main board. Multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms for gripping cigarette packs are installed on the main body along its length, and at least one vacuum suction cup mechanism is installed on the side plate. The rotary motor corresponds one-to-one with the rotating shaft, and the output end of the rotary motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft to drive the rotating shaft to rotate around its own axis so that the side plate body rotates around the rotating shaft.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, two side plates are provided, and the two side plates are rotatably connected to the two ends of the main plate through rotating shafts respectively. At least one vacuum suction cup mechanism is installed on each of the two side plates. Two rotary motors are provided, and the two rotary motors drive the two rotating shafts to rotate respectively.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms are installed on the front side of the main board body, and the three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms are evenly arranged along the length direction of the main board body. A second vacuum suction cup mechanism and a third vacuum suction cup mechanism are respectively installed on the front side of the two side plates.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the two side plates are a first side plate and a second side plate. When the front of the first side plate, the front of the second side plate, and the front of the main plate are located on the same vertical plane, the distance between the second vacuum suction cup mechanism and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism, the distance between any two adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanisms, and the distance between the third vacuum suction cup mechanism and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism are the same.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the back of the main body is provided with a connecting arm for connecting to a robotic arm. The connecting arm includes a connecting post and a flange. One end of the connecting post is welded and fixed to the back of the main body, and the flange is welded to the end of the connecting post away from the main body.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum suction cup mechanism includes a vacuum box and a plurality of vacuum suction cup components, which are evenly installed on the same side of the vacuum box.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it includes a vacuum generator, a vacuum pipeline, and a controller. The vacuum generator is connected to the vacuum box of the vacuum suction cup mechanism through the vacuum pipeline, and the controller is signal-connected to the vacuum generator.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, multiple distance sensors are installed on both the main board and the side plate, and the distance sensors are signal-connected to the controller.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the vacuum boxes is equipped with at least one pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is signal-connected to the controller.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: When using the foldable cigarette pack clamp for stacking or unloading cigarette packs in confined spaces, the rotary motor can be started. The rotary motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the side plate to rotate around the rotating shaft. This allows the side plate to rotate to the back of the main plate, thus shortening the overall length of the clamp and making it easier to adapt to confined spaces. This improves the adaptability and flexibility of the clamp. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 An unfolded view of the foldable cigarette clip provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the foldable cigarette clip provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the first side plate and the second side plate are folded; Figure 3 A structural diagram of the vacuum suction cup mechanism provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a rotary motor provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Icons: 1. Main board body; 2. First side plate body; 3. Second side plate body; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. First vacuum suction cup mechanism; 501. Vacuum box; 502. Fixing rod; 503. Vacuum suction cup component; 6. Second vacuum suction cup mechanism; 7. Third vacuum suction cup mechanism; 8. First rotary motor; 9. Second rotary motor; 10. Distance sensor; 11. Pressure sensor; 12. Connecting arm. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] like Figures 1-4 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides a foldable cigarette holder, including a main body 1, a side plate, at least one rotary motor, and multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms; The main board body 1 is long and narrow. Along the length of the main board body 1, at least one end of the main board body 1 is rotatably connected to a side plate body via a rotating shaft 4. The axis of the rotating shaft 4 is perpendicular to the length of the main board body 1. Multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms for gripping cigarette packs are installed on the main body 1 along its length, and at least one vacuum suction cup mechanism is installed on the side plate. The rotary motor corresponds one-to-one with the rotating shaft 4. The output end of the rotary motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 4 to drive the rotating shaft 4 to rotate around its own axis so that the side plate body rotates around the rotating shaft 4.

[0020] In this embodiment, when using the foldable cigarette pack clamp to stack or unload cigarette packs in a narrow space, the rotary motor can be started. The rotary motor drives the rotating shaft 4 to rotate, thereby causing the side plate to rotate around the rotating shaft 4, so that the side plate rotates to the back of the main body 1. This shortens the length of the entire clamp, making it easier to adapt to narrow spaces, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the clamp.

[0021] As a specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, there are two side plates, namely the first side plate 2 and the second side plate 3; there are two rotary motors, namely the first rotary motor 8 and the second rotary motor 9; and there are also two rotating shafts 4, namely the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. Figure 1 The first rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the right end of the main board 1, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the left end of the main board 1. One end of the first side plate 2 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, and the second side plate 3 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft. The first rotary motor 8 is fixed to the top of the main board 1 and is fixedly connected to the top end of the first rotating shaft. The second rotary motor 9 is fixed to the top of the main board 1, and the output end of the second rotary motor 9 is fixedly connected to the top end of the second rotating shaft. In addition, a total of five vacuum suction cup mechanisms are provided, specifically including three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms 5, one second vacuum suction cup mechanism 6, and one third vacuum suction cup mechanism 7. The three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms 5 are evenly arranged on the front of the main board 1 along the length direction of the main board 1, the second vacuum suction cup mechanism 6 is arranged on the front of the first side plate 2, and the third vacuum suction cup mechanism 7 is arranged on the front of the second side plate 3.

[0022] It should be noted that cigarette cartons are usually stacked in multiple rows and columns for temporary storage, i.e., as shown in the diagram. Figure 2 As shown. When it is necessary to use this foldable cigarette holder to grab four cigarette cartons at once and place them on the transfer trolley, the controller activates either the first rotary motor 8 or the second rotary motor 9, thereby folding the first side plate 2 to the back of the main plate 1 or folding the second side plate 3 to the back of the main plate 1. This leaves only four vacuum suction cup mechanisms on the front of the holder, meaning it can grab four cigarette cartons simultaneously.

[0023] When the foldable cigarette clamp needs to grab three cigarette cartons at once, the controller starts the first rotary motor 8 and the second rotary motor 9, thereby folding the first side plate 2 to the back of the main plate 1 and folding the second side plate 3 to the back of the main plate 1. At this time, there are only three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms 5 on the front of the clamp, which means that only three cigarette cartons can be grabbed at the same time.

[0024] As can be seen, since the length of this fixture can be adjusted to a limited extent, in some narrow spaces, for example, where the width of the narrow space is greater than the length of the main body 1, the length of the fixture can be reduced by folding the first side plate 2 or the second side plate 3 to facilitate the stacking operation.

[0025] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 As shown, when the front of the first side panel 2, the front of the main panel 1, and the front of the second side panel 3 are on the same horizontal plane, the distance between the second vacuum suction cup mechanism 6 and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism 5, the distance between any two adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanisms 5, and the distance between the third vacuum suction cup mechanism 7 and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism 5 are all the same. In other words, when the first side panel 2 and the second side panel 3 are fully extended, the distance between any two vacuum suction cup mechanisms is the same, meaning that these five vacuum suction cup mechanisms are evenly arranged. This facilitates the gripping of neatly arranged cigarette cartons, ensuring that each vacuum suction cup mechanism can smoothly adhere to the middle position of the side of the cigarette carton each time it is gripped.

[0026] In some embodiments, the vacuum suction cup mechanism includes a vacuum box 501 and a plurality of vacuum suction cup components 503. A plurality of fixing rods 502 are installed on the back of the vacuum box 501, and the vacuum box 501 is fixed to the main body 1 or the side plate body by means of the fixing rods 502. The plurality of vacuum suction cup components 503 are evenly installed on the front of the vacuum box 501.

[0027] It should be noted that the vacuum suction cup system is a mature existing technology, which typically includes a vacuum generator, vacuum pipelines, vacuum solenoid valves, and a PLC controller. In this embodiment, the vacuum generator outlet is connected to a five-way vacuum manifold, and each outlet of the manifold is equipped with a normally closed two-position two-way vacuum solenoid valve. The outlets of the five solenoid valves are connected to five vacuum boxes 501 through independent pipelines. When the vacuum suction cup mechanism needs to grab the cigarette box, the PLC controller controls the solenoid valve to be energized, connecting the vacuum path; when releasing the cigarette box, the PLC controller controls the solenoid valve to be de-energized, cutting off the vacuum and connecting to atmospheric air.

[0028] In this way, a balance is achieved between centralized power supply and precise branch control, ensuring both system uniformity and the independence and reliability of each suction cup's operation.

[0029] In some embodiments, each vacuum box 501 is equipped with at least one pressure sensor 11, the air inlet of the pressure sensor 11 is connected to the vacuum box 501, and the vacuum box 501 is connected to the PLC controller for signal detection of the vacuum level inside the vacuum box 501.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, multiple distance sensors 10 are installed on the front of the main board 1, the front of the first side panel 2, and the front of the second side panel 3. The distance sensors 10 are connected to the PLC controller. It should be noted that some of these distance sensors 10 are used to detect the distance between the clamp and the cigarette box to be grabbed, while others are used to detect the distance between the clamp and surrounding obstacles.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the back of the main body 1 is provided with a connecting arm 12 for connecting to the robotic arm. The connecting arm 12 includes a connecting post and a flange. One end of the connecting post is welded and fixed to the back of the main body 1, and the flange is welded to the circumferential surface of the end of the connecting post away from the main body 1 for fixing to the flange of the robotic arm.

[0032] In summary, the foldable cigarette holder allows the overall working length of the holder to be flexibly switched between "full length" (grabbing 5 cigarette cartons), "medium length" (grabbing 4 cigarette cartons), and "shortest length" (grabbing 3 cigarette cartons) by folding the side plate, which greatly expands the robot's working range and application scenarios.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "connection" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the connection within 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. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable cigarette clip, characterized in that, Includes a main body (1), a side plate, at least one rotary motor, and multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms; The main board body (1) is long and narrow. Along the length of the main board body (1), at least one end of the main board body (1) is rotatably connected to a side plate body through a rotating shaft (4). The axis of the rotating shaft (4) is perpendicular to the length of the main board body (1). Multiple vacuum suction cup mechanisms for grabbing cigarette packs are installed on the main body (1) along its length direction, and at least one vacuum suction cup mechanism is installed on the side plate. The rotary motor corresponds one-to-one with the rotating shaft (4). The output end of the rotary motor is connected to the end of the rotating shaft (4) to drive the rotating shaft (4) to rotate around its own axis so that the side plate rotates around the rotating shaft (4).

2. The foldable cigarette clip according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two side plates are provided, and the two side plates are rotatably connected to the two ends of the main body (1) through rotating shafts (4). At least one vacuum suction cup mechanism is installed on each of the two side plates. Two rotary motors are provided, and the two rotary motors drive the two rotating shafts (4) to rotate.

3. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 2, characterized in that, Three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms (5) are installed on the front of the main body (1). The three first vacuum suction cup mechanisms (5) are evenly arranged along the length direction of the main body (1). A second vacuum suction cup mechanism (6) and a third vacuum suction cup mechanism (7) are respectively installed on the front of the two side plates.

4. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two side plates are the first side plate (2) and the second side plate (3). When the front of the first side plate (2), the front of the second side plate (3) and the front of the main plate (1) are located on the same vertical plane, the distance between the second vacuum suction cup mechanism (6) and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism (5), the distance between any two adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanisms (5) and the distance between the third vacuum suction cup mechanism (7) and the adjacent first vacuum suction cup mechanism (5) are the same.

5. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back of the main body (1) is provided with a connecting arm (12) for connecting to a robotic arm. The connecting arm (12) includes a connecting post and a flange. One end of the connecting post is welded and fixed to the back of the main body (1), and the flange is welded to the end of the connecting post away from the main body (1).

6. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum suction cup mechanism includes a vacuum box (501) and multiple vacuum suction cup components (503), with the multiple vacuum suction cup components (503) evenly installed on the same side of the vacuum box (501).

7. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 6, characterized in that, It includes a vacuum generator, a vacuum pipeline, and a controller. The vacuum generator is connected to the vacuum box (501) of the vacuum suction cup mechanism through the vacuum pipeline, and the controller is signal-connected to the vacuum generator.

8. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 7, characterized in that, Multiple distance sensors (10) are installed on the main board (1) and the side plate, and the distance sensors (10) are connected to the controller.

9. A foldable cigarette clip according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the vacuum boxes (501) is equipped with at least one pressure sensor (11), which is signal-connected to the controller.

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