Cigarette loading device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cigarette loading device, include: feed unit and accept unit, and feed unit includes accommodating box, and accommodating box includes: first side wall and second side wall, third side wall and fourth side wall, pivot, bottom outlet. Feed unit still includes the shaking plate, and the shaking plate is obliquely and movably installed in accommodating box, and the gap exists between one end of shaking plate and third side wall in length direction, and the gap is located above bottom outlet, and the size of gap is matched with the diameter of single cigarette, feed unit still includes the shaking mechanism, is located below the shaking plate, and drives the shaking plate to reciprocating shake around pivot. Accept unit is located below bottom outlet. Batch cigarette is all stacked on the shaking plate in width direction, falls into the gap under shaking and leaves from bottom outlet in turn. Can make cigarette automatically in predetermined posture in turn orderly enters subsequent process, realizes stable continuous feed, promotes loading efficiency and reduces breakage rate, and production efficiency improves greatly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of novel tobacco products, and in particular to a cigarette feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the performance testing and production process of heated not burn (HNB) appliances, the cigarette feeding stage is the core hub connecting cigarette storage and testing execution. Its operational efficiency and stability directly affect the capacity of the entire production line and the reliability of test data. Currently, the cigarette feeding stage of heated not burn appliance testing equipment mostly relies on manual feeding or simple mechanical pushing structures to supply cigarettes.

[0003] Manual feeding is not only inefficient and difficult to adapt to the continuous operation requirements of automated production lines, but it is also prone to misalignment and jamming of cigarettes due to human error, which in turn affects the precise connection between the heating components and the cigarettes and reduces the user experience.

[0004] Existing simple mechanical pushing structures typically use rigid push plates to directly push cigarettes into the feed. Due to the cylindrical structure of the cigarettes themselves and their stacking state, problems such as cigarettes squeezing and deforming each other and blocking the feed channel are prone to occur. Furthermore, it is impossible to ensure that the cigarettes enter the next process in a uniform and orderly manner, resulting in deviations in subsequent positioning accuracy and affecting the uniformity of heating and the stability of taste.

[0005] Driven by both automated production and consumption upgrades, the market has placed higher demands on the efficiency, stability, and consistency of heating tobacco products' feeding. Traditional feeding methods, due to their inherent drawbacks such as low efficiency, susceptibility to jamming, and inconsistent feeding postures, can no longer meet practical application needs. There is an urgent need for an automated feeding structure that can achieve orderly arrangement and stable feeding of tobacco products to improve overall production efficiency and product user experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a cigarette feeding device, comprising:

[0007] The feeding unit includes:

[0008] The container includes:

[0009] The first sidewall and the second sidewall are arranged opposite each other along the width direction of the receiving box, and the interval between the first sidewall and the second sidewall matches the length of a single cigarette.

[0010] The third and fourth side walls are arranged opposite to each other along the length of the container.

[0011] The pivot is perpendicular to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and is located between the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall, and is relatively closer to the fourth sidewall;

[0012] Bottom outlet, located at the bottom of the container and adjacent to the third side wall;

[0013] A shaking plate is installed at an angle and movably inside the receiving box. A bearing seat is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the shaking plate. The bearing seat is sleeved outside the rotating shaft. There is a gap between one end of the shaking plate and the third side wall in the length direction. The other end of the shaking plate contacts the fourth side wall. The one end is lower than the other end. The gap is located above the bottom outlet, and the size of the gap matches the diameter of a single cigarette.

[0014] A shaking mechanism is located below the shaking plate and is used to drive the shaking plate to reciprocate around the rotating shaft;

[0015] The receiving unit is located below the bottom outlet;

[0016] In this process, the cigarettes are stacked on the shaking plate in the width direction. Under the shaking of the shaking plate, the cigarettes fall into the gap and leave the feeding unit from the bottom outlet in sequence. They are then received by the receiving unit and sent to the next process.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, cigarettes can be automatically and orderly entered into subsequent processes in a predetermined posture. This avoids the problems of cigarette deformation and blockage caused by human operation errors and mechanical pushing. Furthermore, the uniform posture ensures precise docking between the heating components and the cigarettes, achieving stable and continuous feeding, improving feeding efficiency and reducing breakage rate, thus significantly improving production efficiency.

[0018] Optionally, the receiving box further includes a guide wall, which is perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall, and is located between the third side wall and the fourth side wall and spaced apart from the third side wall. The gap between the guide wall and the third side wall matches the size of the gap. The material shaking plate overlaps the top of the guide wall. The receiving unit abuts against the bottom end of the third side wall and the bottom end of the guide wall. The bottom outlet is located between the third side wall and the guide wall.

[0019] Optionally, the jitter mechanism includes:

[0020] A drive motor is located outside the housing and mounted on the first side wall;

[0021] An eccentric wheel is located inside the receiving box and installed on the first side wall. The position of the eccentric wheel corresponds to the position of the drive motor. The drive motor drives the eccentric wheel to rotate. While rotating, the eccentric wheel moves up and down and back and forth.

[0022] The rotating wheel is located above and tangent to the eccentric wheel. The rotating wheel is connected to the shaking plate. The up-down and reciprocating motion of the eccentric wheel is transmitted to the shaking plate through the rotating wheel to drive the shaking plate to reciprocate around the rotating shaft.

[0023] Optionally, the shaking plate includes a rotating wheel mounting block, which protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate, and the rotating wheel is mounted on the rotating wheel mounting block.

[0024] Optionally, the feeding unit further includes a reset mechanism located below the shaking plate. One end of the reset mechanism is fixed to the receiving box and the other end is fixed to the shaking plate. When the shaking plate is raised, the reset mechanism deforms, thereby driving the shaking plate to reset downward.

[0025] Optionally, the reset mechanism is a spring, the shaking plate further includes a tension spring post that protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate, the receiving box includes a tension spring shaft that extends between the first side wall and the second side wall, the tension spring shaft is located below the tension spring post, one end of the spring is connected to the tension spring post, and the other end is connected to the tension spring shaft.

[0026] Optionally, the second sidewall comprises the following components arranged sequentially along the height direction of the receiving box:

[0027] The door panel is hinged to the third or fourth side wall, allowing the door panel to rotate about the hinge point;

[0028] The fixing part is located below the door panel and is fixedly connected to the third side wall and the fourth side wall. The rotating shaft and the tension spring shaft are both fixedly installed on the fixing part.

[0029] Optionally, the fourth sidewall includes a relief portion that is recessed inward from the surface of the fourth sidewall toward the third sidewall. The height of the relief portion is greater than the thickness of the shaking plate, and the other end of the shaking plate is embedded in the relief portion.

[0030] Optionally, the receiving unit includes:

[0031] The support includes a support member and a support frame located below the support member;

[0032] The turntable assembly, fixed to the support member, includes:

[0033] Multiple turntable columns, the multiple turntable columns extending upward from the upper surface of the support member;

[0034] A turntable track is located above the plurality of turntable columns, which support the turntable track.

[0035] A turntable engages with a turntable track, which surrounds the outer circumference of the turntable. The turntable has multiple cigarette slots that match the shape of a single cigarette. When the turntable rotates, the cigarette slots rotate sequentially to below the bottom outlet to receive the cigarette.

[0036] A rotary motor is located below the turntable, connected to the turntable, and drives the turntable to rotate;

[0037] The mounting component is fixed to the support member and is used to mount the feeding unit.

[0038] Optionally, the mounting components include:

[0039] A first plate, mounted on the support member, includes a plurality of first threaded holes and a plurality of first elliptical holes, wherein the first elliptical holes extend along the width direction;

[0040] The second plate is mounted on the first plate and has a smaller area than the first plate. It includes a plurality of second threaded holes and a plurality of second elliptical holes. The positions of the second threaded holes correspond one-to-one with the positions of the first threaded holes. The second elliptical holes extend along the length direction.

[0041] The first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are used to fix the first plate and the second plate together to the support member, and the first elliptical hole and the second elliptical hole are used to fix the feeding unit to the support member. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 An exploded view of a cigarette feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the structure of a cigarette feeding device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 3 This diagram shows a structural schematic of a feeding unit according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 This diagram shows the installation of the shaking plate, rotating shaft, and rotating wheel according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 5aThis is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the door panel in the closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the door panel in the open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 An exploded view of the receiving unit according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the structure of a cigarette feeding device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0051] Cigarette feeding device 0,

[0052] Feeding unit 1, receiving box 10, first side wall 101, second side wall 102, door panel 1021, fixing part 1022, third side wall 103, fourth side wall 104, clearance part 1041, rotating shaft 105, bottom outlet 106, guide wall 107, tension spring shaft 108, opening 109, shaking plate 11, bearing seat 111, one end 112, the other end 113, rotating wheel mounting block 114, tension spring column 115, shaking mechanism 12, drive motor 121, eccentric wheel 122, rotating wheel 123, spring 13;

[0053] The components include: receiving unit 2, support part 21, support component 211, support frame 212, turntable assembly 22, turntable column 221, turntable track 222, turntable 223, cigarette slot 2231, rotary motor 224, mounting assembly 23, first plate 231, second plate 232, and outer cover 24.

[0054] 3 cigarettes in bulk;

[0055] Sensor unit 4, first sensor 41, second sensor 42. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this utility model will be presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the utility model in conjunction with the embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this utility model. To provide a deep understanding of this utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. This utility model may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0057] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0058] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0059] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" 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 internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0060] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model discloses a cigarette feeding device 0, including a feeding unit 1 and a receiving unit 2, with the receiving unit 2 located below the feeding unit 1. The feeding unit 1 includes a receiving box 10, a shaking plate 11, and a shaking mechanism 12.

[0062] The container 10 includes:

[0063] The first sidewall 101 and the second sidewall 102 are along the width direction of the receiving box 10 (for example, the width direction is...). Figure 1 As shown in direction A), the first sidewall 101 and the second sidewall 102 are arranged opposite to each other, and the interval between them matches the length of a single cigarette.

[0064] The third sidewall 103 and the fourth sidewall 104 extend along the length of the receiving box 10 (for example, the length direction is...). Figure 1 Direction B) shown is set relative to the other direction;

[0065] The rotating shaft 105 is perpendicular to the first side wall 101 and the second side wall 102, and is located between the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104 and is relatively closer to the fourth side wall 104. Specifically, the rotating shaft 105 is fixed on the first side wall 101 and the second side wall 102.

[0066] Bottom outlet 106 is located at the bottom of housing 10 and adjacent to the third side wall 103, and receiving unit 2 is located below bottom outlet 106.

[0067] The shaking plate 11 is inclined and movably installed inside the receiving box 10. The bottom wall of the shaking plate 11 is fixedly installed with a bearing seat 111, for example by screws. The bearing seat 111 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 105. There is a gap in the length direction between one end 112 of the shaking plate 11 and the third side wall 103. The other end 113 of the shaking plate 11 contacts the fourth side wall 104. One end 112 of the shaking plate 11 is lower than the other end 113. The gap is located above the bottom outlet 106, and the size of the gap matches the diameter of a single cigarette.

[0068] The shaking mechanism 12 is located below the shaking plate 11 and is used to drive the shaking plate 11 to reciprocate and shake around the rotating shaft 105 (the shaking direction is, for example...). Figure 2 (As indicated by the middle arrow D).

[0069] In the cigarette feeding device 0 of this utility model, a batch of cigarettes 3 are stacked on the shaking plate 11 in the width direction. Specifically, the batch of cigarettes 3 are placed on the shaking plate in the width direction and arranged in the length direction, and can also be arranged in the height direction (for example, in the height direction). Figure 1 As shown in direction C), the cigarettes are stacked in such a way that, under the shaking of the shaking plate 11, the cigarettes fall into the gap and leave the feeding unit 1 from the bottom outlet 106 in sequence, and are received by the receiving unit 2 and sent to the next process.

[0070] This cigarette feeding device enables orderly arrangement, stable feeding, and uniform output of cigarettes, effectively solving the technical shortcomings of traditional feeding methods, such as low efficiency, easy jamming, and inconsistent cigarette posture. It ensures precise alignment between the subsequent heating components and the cigarettes, improving heating uniformity, flavor stability, and the reliability of product test data. Simultaneously, the device automates batch feeding of cigarettes, eliminating the need for manual placement, reducing labor costs, and avoiding problems such as cigarette misalignment caused by human error, further enhancing the automation level and operational stability of the entire production line.

[0071] Specifically, the distance between the first sidewall 101 and the second sidewall 102 matches the length of a single cigarette. First, the receiving box 10 is used to structurally constrain the posture of the cigarette. Furthermore, when the inclined shaking plate 11 vibrates back and forth under the drive of the shaking mechanism 12, the cigarettes constrained to a uniform posture slide along the inclined surface toward the gap. The size of the gap is limited to accommodate only a single cigarette, which avoids the blockage caused by multiple cigarettes crowding together and ensures that each cigarette can maintain the initial posture defined by the sidewall when passing through the gap. Finally, the effect of cigarettes falling into the bottom outlet in an orderly manner with a uniform posture is achieved.

[0072] Furthermore, by configuring the shaking plate 11 to reciprocate around the rotating shaft 105 instead of simple up-and-down linear vibration, the problem that might occur with linear vibration, where cigarettes merely bounce up and down without falling into the gap along the shaking plate 11, is avoided. This allows the inclined placement of the rotating shaft 105 and the shaking plate 11 to create a reliable connection. The reciprocating oscillation force of the shaking plate 11 around the shaft provides a directional sliding traction force to the cigarettes, driving them smoothly along the inclined plate surface towards the gap. This rotational shaking force is gentler and more directional, which can help organize the stacked cigarettes, allowing them to fall into the gap naturally and continuously, further improving the continuity of cigarette delivery. Moreover, the closer placement of the rotating shaft 105 to the fourth side wall 104 fully utilizes gravity to provide a stable directional sliding force for the cigarettes, ensuring efficient delivery to the gap.

[0073] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the length of a single cigarette is 46.7 mm, and the gap between the first side wall 101 and the second side wall 102 of the housing 10 is 47 mm, with a 0.15 mm gap on each side to ensure that the cigarettes are arranged in an orderly manner and will not be squeezed or deformed.

[0074] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the container 10 is made of acrylic material, for example, it can be amber transparent to facilitate observation of the state of the cigarettes inside, and the thickness of each side wall can be 9~12mm.

[0075] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the shaking plate 11 is made of aluminum alloy with an oxide layer on the surface, and the thickness is 9~12mm. The rotating shaft 105 is made of stainless steel.

[0076] In this embodiment of the invention, the receiving box 10 further includes a guide wall 107, which may be made of aluminum alloy. The guide wall 107 is perpendicular to the first side wall 101 and the second side wall 102, and is located between the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104 and spaced apart from the third side wall 103. The gap between the guide wall 107 and the third side wall 103 is matched with the size of the gap. That is, a cigarette falling channel is actually formed between the guide wall 107 and the third side wall 103. After the cigarette falls from the shaking plate 11, it enters the cigarette falling channel and then leaves from the bottom outlet 106. The guide wall 107 further constrains the cigarette's feeding path, ensuring that the cigarette sliding through the gap always moves along the fixed channel, avoiding the cigarette from deviating or tipping over during the falling process, and strengthening the uniformity of the cigarette's posture. The shaking plate 11 overlaps the top of the guide wall 107. Specifically, the guide wall 107 is located below one end of the shaking plate 11, and the rotating shaft 105 is located below the other end of the shaking plate 11. The receiving unit 2 abuts against the bottom end of the third side wall 103 and the bottom end of the guide wall 107, and the bottom outlet 106 is located between the third side wall 103 and the guide wall 107. The guide wall 107 provides support for the shaking plate 11, improving its structural stability and allowing it to stably support the batch of cigarettes 3. Simultaneously, the guide wall 107 acts as a stop when the shaking plate 11 moves downward around the axis, accurately limiting the lower limit of its swing and ensuring that the shaking plate 11 remains within a preset tilt angle range, thus guaranteeing the dynamic stability of the cigarettes sliding along the inclined plane.

[0077] In the embodiments of this utility model, further reference is made to Figures 1-3 The shaking mechanism 12 includes:

[0078] The drive motor 121 is located outside the housing 10 and mounted on the first side wall 101;

[0079] Eccentric wheel 122 is located inside the housing 10 and installed on the first side wall 101. The position of eccentric wheel 122 corresponds to the position of drive motor 121. Drive motor 121 drives eccentric wheel 122 to rotate. While rotating, eccentric wheel 122 moves up and down back and forth.

[0080] Rotary wheel 123 is located above and tangent to eccentric wheel 122. Rotary wheel 123 is connected to shaking plate 11. The up-down and reciprocating motion of eccentric wheel 122 is transmitted to shaking plate 11 via rotary wheel 123 to drive shaking plate 11 to reciprocate around rotating shaft 105.

[0081] The rotational power output by the drive motor 121 drives the eccentric wheel 122 to rotate. Due to the eccentricity between the center of gravity and the center of rotation of the eccentric wheel 122, periodic up-and-down displacement occurs during rotation. This displacement is transmitted to the shaking plate 11 through the contact between the eccentric wheel 122 and the rotating wheel 123, causing the shaking plate 11 to produce high-frequency, small-amplitude up-and-down vibrations. Under the combined action of the vibration thrust and its own gravity, the cigarettes are stably discharged from the feeding unit 1 in a single, continuous manner. Compared with traditional vibration drive methods, the vibration frequency and amplitude of this mechanical transmission structure are easier to precisely control. The operating parameters can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and weight characteristics of different cigarette specifications, making it more adaptable. At the same time, the rolling friction between the rotating wheel 123 and the eccentric wheel 122 also allows the rotating wheel 123 to buffer mechanical vibrations, reducing mechanical wear during transmission and improving the operational stability and service life of the mechanism. The structure of this shaking mechanism 12 is also relatively simple, facilitating daily maintenance.

[0082] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the eccentric wheel 122 has a diameter of 15~22mm, the rotating wheel 123 is made of aluminum alloy, and the rotating wheel 123 is locked below the shaking plate 11 with a diameter of 10~13mm.

[0083] In the embodiments of this utility model, further combined with Figure 4 The shaking plate 11 includes a rotating wheel mounting block 114, which protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate 11. A rotating wheel 123 is mounted on the rotating wheel mounting block 114, for example, by bolts. There is a gap between the rotating wheel 123 and the bottom wall of the shaking plate 11. This method provides a more reliable connection between the shaking plate 11 and the rotating wheel 123, ensuring a stable connection even during shaking. Furthermore, the rotating wheel 123 does not need to directly contact the bottom wall of the shaking plate 11; instead, the shaking is transmitted to the shaking plate 11 through the rotating wheel mounting block 114, further improving structural durability. The rotating wheel mounting block 114 is, for example, a square aluminum block.

[0084] In the embodiments of this utility model, the feeding unit 1 further includes a reset mechanism. The reset mechanism is located below the shaking plate 11. One end of the reset mechanism is fixed to the receiving box 10 and the other end is fixed to the shaking plate 11. When the shaking plate 11 is lifted upward, the reset mechanism deforms, thereby driving the shaking plate 11 to reset downward, ensuring that the downward reset action of the shaking plate 11 is smooth and controllable, and can accurately limit the reciprocating swing amplitude of the shaking plate 11, maintain the stable trajectory of the cigarette sliding, and further improve the orderliness and consistency of feeding.

[0085] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the reset mechanism is a spring 13. The shaking plate 11 also includes a tension spring post 115, which protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate 11. The receiving box 10 includes a tension spring shaft 108, which extends between the first side wall 101 and the second side wall 102. The tension spring shaft 108 is located below the tension spring post 115. One end of the spring 13 is connected to the tension spring post 115, and the other end is connected to the tension spring shaft 108. The spring 13 can further provide a cushioning effect for the shaking plate 11's fall, reduce the contact force between the shaking plate 11 and the guide wall 107, and protect the structural integrity of the device.

[0086] Specifically, the spring 13 has hooks at both ends, which can be hooked onto the tension spring shaft 108 and the tension spring post 115 respectively.

[0087] Specifically, the tension spring post 115 can be located in the middle of the shaking plate 11 to effectively apply tension to the shaking plate 11. Furthermore, the rotating wheel mounting block 114 is located between the tension spring post 115 and the fourth side wall 104, and the tension spring shaft 108 is located below the eccentric wheel 122, which can effectively utilize the space inside the housing 10.

[0088] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the outer diameter of the spring 13 is 4~6mm, the tension spring post 115 is made of aluminum alloy with a diameter of 8~12mm and a length of 18~22mm, and the tension spring shaft 108 is made of aluminum alloy.

[0089] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the first sidewall 101, the second sidewall 102, the third sidewall 103 and the fourth sidewall 104 surround and form the opening 109 of the receiving box 10. A batch of cigarettes 3 can be put into the receiving box 10 in the width direction through the opening 109. Since the width of the opening 109 matches the length of the cigarettes, the cigarettes are shaped by the opening 109 when they are put into the receiving box 10, and can then be stacked on the shaking plate 11 in a predetermined orderly posture, so that the cigarettes can leave the feeding unit 1 in a predetermined posture.

[0090] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 5a and Figure 5b The second sidewall 102 includes the following components arranged sequentially along the height direction of the receiving box 10:

[0091] The door panel 1021 is hinged to either the third side wall 103 or the fourth side wall 104, allowing the door panel 1021 to rotate about the hinge point. That is, the door panel 1021 is hinged to one of the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104, and is not connected to the other side wall 104. It also has an open position and a closed position relative to the other side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104. Figure 5aAs shown, in the closed position, the door panel 1021 engages with another of the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104; as Figure 5b As shown, in the open position, the door panel 1021 is away from the other of the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104, so that cigarettes can be placed into the receiving box 10.

[0092] The fixing part 1022 is located below the door panel part 1021 and is fixedly connected to the third side wall 103 and the fourth side wall 104. The rotating shaft 105 and the tension spring shaft 108 are both fixedly installed on the fixing part.

[0093] With the above settings, it is not only convenient to add cigarettes to the container 10 and adjust and maintain the internal structure, but also to ensure the reliability of the connection of the relevant structures.

[0094] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the fourth sidewall 104 includes a clearance portion 1041, which is recessed inward from the surface of the fourth sidewall 104 toward the third sidewall 103. The height of the clearance portion 1041 is greater than the thickness of the shaking plate 11. The other end 113 of the shaking plate 11 is embedded in the clearance portion 1041, which can reduce the friction between the shaking plate 11 and the fourth sidewall 104, extend the life of the shaking plate 11, and ensure that the cigarettes will not fall into the receiving box 10 from the right side of the shaking plate 11, so that all cigarettes are discharged from the bottom outlet 106.

[0095] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the receiving unit 2 includes a support portion 21, a turntable assembly 22, and a mounting assembly 23. The support portion 21 includes a support member 211 and a support frame 212, with the support frame 212 located below the support member 211 to support it. Specifically, the support member 211 can be a plate, and the support frame 212 can be multiple columns. The support portion 21 is, for example, made of aluminum alloy. The support member 211 has multiple threaded holes a arranged in an array to facilitate flexible installation of the turntable assembly 22.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, the turntable assembly 22 is fixed to the support member 211, and includes:

[0097] Multiple turntable columns 221 extend upward from the upper surface of the support member 211;

[0098] Turntable track 222 is located above multiple turntable columns 221, and the multiple turntable columns 221 support the turntable track 222;

[0099] Turntable 223 engages with turntable track 222, turntable track 222 surrounds the outer periphery of turntable 223, turntable 223 is provided with multiple cigarette slots 2231 that match the shape of a single cigarette, when turntable 223 rotates, cigarette slots 2231 rotate sequentially to below bottom outlet 106 to receive cigarettes, turntable 223 is made of, for example, nylon material;

[0100] A rotary motor 224 is located below the turntable 223, connected to the turntable 223, and drives the turntable 223 to rotate (the rotation direction of the turntable 223 is, for example, as follows). Figure 7 (As indicated by the middle arrow E), a bearing is provided between the rotary motor 224 and the turntable 223;

[0101] In this embodiment of the invention, the mounting assembly 23 is fixed to the support member 211 and is used to mount the feeding unit 1, including multiple threaded holes. The mounting assembly 23 includes:

[0102] The first plate 231 is mounted on the support member 211 and includes a plurality of first threaded holes (not shown in the figure) and a plurality of first elliptical holes c, the first elliptical holes c extending along the width direction;

[0103] The second plate 232 is mounted on the first plate 231 and has a smaller area than the first plate 231. It includes multiple second threaded holes b and multiple second elliptical holes f. The positions of the second threaded holes b and the first threaded holes correspond one-to-one. The second elliptical holes f extend along the length direction.

[0104] The first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are used to fix the first plate 231 and the second plate 232 together on the support member 211, and the first elliptical hole c and the second elliptical hole f are used to fix the feeding unit 1 on the support member 211.

[0105] The mounting assembly 23 employs a double-layer flat plate and orthogonal elliptical hole structure, enabling multi-dimensional precise adjustment of the feeding unit 1 on the support 211. The cooperation of the first elliptical hole c and the second elliptical hole f allows for bidirectional fine-tuning of the feeding unit 1's position on the horizontal plane, ensuring precise alignment between the bottom outlet 106 of the feeding unit 1 and the receiving unit 2, guaranteeing smooth cigarette descent. The stacked structure of the double-layer flat plate combines connection strength with adjustment flexibility, ensuring the installation stability of the feeding unit 1 under high-frequency vibration conditions and reducing the risk of positional displacement during long-term operation.

[0106] Furthermore, the receiving unit 2 also includes an outer cover 24, which covers the periphery of the support frame 212, so that the rotary motor 224 is not exposed to the outside, and also enhances the aesthetics of the entire device.

[0107] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the cigarette feeding device 0 also includes a sensor unit 4, comprising a first sensor 41 and a second sensor 42. The first sensor 41 is located outside the receiving box 10 and on the first side wall, while the second sensor 42 is located at the edge of the support member 211 and below the turntable 223. Specifically, the first sensor 41 and the second sensor 42 are NPN laser sensors.

[0108] In this embodiment of the invention, the rotary motor 224 achieves precise motion control by controlling the rotation angle and speed of the turntable 223. The turntable 223 has 10 cigarette slots 2231 evenly arranged along its circumference. The turntable 223 and the rotary motor 224 work together, with the rotary motor 224 rotating 36° each time, feeding one cigarette at a time. A sensor unit senses whether the cigarettes are being fed correctly and transmits a signal to the testing equipment. If there is a shortage or jam, a fault report is sent to the equipment control system. Specifically, the first sensor 41 detects whether the cigarettes are properly aligned from the predetermined direction set by the guide wall 107 after being shaken by the shaking plate 11. If a jam or shortage occurs, a signal is transmitted to the overall control equipment, providing an alarm. Figure 7 A cigarette feeding point e is marked in the middle. The cigarette is transferred to the cigarette feeding point e and waits for the testing equipment robot to grab it to complete the subsequent test. The second sensor 42 detects whether the cigarette at the cigarette feeding point e has been grabbed by the robot of the next process. If it has been grabbed, it will transmit a signal to the rotary motor 224 and the drive motor 121. The drive motor 121 will start upon receiving the signal. The motor shaft rotates, driving the eccentric wheel 122 fixed on the shaft to rotate. The rotating wheel 123 in contact with the eccentric wheel 122 will convert the rotational motion of the eccentric wheel 122 into reciprocating linear motion. The shaking plate 11 will shake rapidly around the rotating shaft 105. The cigarettes in the receiving box 10 are discharged downward in sequence under the cooperation of the shaking plate 11 and the guide wall 107. The cigarettes coming out of the receiving box 10 fall into the cigarette slot 2231 of the turntable 223 below, completing the first step of feeding: dropping. After receiving the signal that a cigarette has been picked up, the rotary motor 224 will drive the turntable to rotate 36° clockwise, moving the next cigarette above the second sensor 42. Once the second sensor 42 detects the presence of cigarettes, it will output a signal to the rotary motor 224 and the drive motor 121 to stop the rotation and stop the start. After the robot arm picks up a new cigarette at the cigarette feeding point e, the above actions will be repeated to complete the automatic control feeding.

[0109] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the above description is a further detailed explanation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of the present invention to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and detail, including some simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette feeding device, characterized in that, include: The feeding unit includes: The container includes: The first sidewall and the second sidewall are arranged opposite to each other along the width direction of the receiving box, and the interval between the first sidewall and the second sidewall matches the length of a single cigarette. The third and fourth side walls are arranged opposite to each other along the length of the container. The pivot is perpendicular to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and is located between the third sidewall and the fourth sidewall, and is relatively closer to the fourth sidewall; Bottom outlet, located at the bottom of the container and adjacent to the third side wall; A shaking plate is installed at an angle and movably inside the receiving box. A bearing seat is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the shaking plate. The bearing seat is sleeved outside the rotating shaft. There is a gap between one end of the shaking plate and the third side wall in the length direction. The other end of the shaking plate contacts the fourth side wall. The one end is lower than the other end. The gap is located above the bottom outlet, and the size of the gap matches the diameter of a single cigarette. A shaking mechanism is located below the shaking plate and is used to drive the shaking plate to reciprocate around the rotating shaft; The receiving unit is located below the bottom outlet; In this process, the cigarettes are stacked on the shaking plate in the width direction. Under the shaking of the shaking plate, the cigarettes fall into the gap and leave the feeding unit from the bottom outlet in sequence. They are then received by the receiving unit and sent to the next process.

2. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving box further includes a guide wall, which is perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall, and is located between the third side wall and the fourth side wall and spaced apart from the third side wall. The gap between the guide wall and the third side wall matches the size of the gap. The material shaking plate overlaps the top of the guide wall. The receiving unit abuts against the bottom end of the third side wall and the bottom end of the guide wall. The bottom outlet is located between the third side wall and the guide wall.

3. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The jitter mechanism includes: A drive motor is located outside the housing and mounted on the first side wall; An eccentric wheel is located inside the receiving box and installed on the first side wall. The position of the eccentric wheel corresponds to the position of the drive motor. The drive motor drives the eccentric wheel to rotate. While rotating, the eccentric wheel moves up and down and back and forth. The rotating wheel is located above and tangent to the eccentric wheel. The rotating wheel is connected to the shaking plate. The up-down and reciprocating displacement of the eccentric wheel is transmitted to the shaking plate through the rotating wheel to drive the shaking plate to reciprocate around the rotating shaft.

4. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The shaking plate includes a rotating wheel mounting block, which protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate, and the rotating wheel is mounted on the rotating wheel mounting block.

5. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The feeding unit also includes a reset mechanism located below the shaking plate. One end of the reset mechanism is fixed to the receiving box and the other end is fixed to the shaking plate. When the shaking plate is raised, the reset mechanism deforms, thereby driving the shaking plate to reset downward.

6. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The reset mechanism is a spring, and the shaking plate also includes a tension spring post that protrudes downward from the bottom wall of the shaking plate. The receiving box includes a tension spring shaft that extends between the first side wall and the second side wall. The tension spring shaft is located below the tension spring post. One end of the spring is connected to the tension spring post, and the other end is connected to the tension spring shaft.

7. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second sidewall includes the following components arranged sequentially along the height direction of the receiving box: The door panel is hinged to the third or fourth side wall, allowing the door panel to rotate about the hinge point; The fixing part is located below the door panel and is fixedly connected to the third side wall and the fourth side wall. The rotating shaft and the tension spring shaft are both fixedly installed on the fixing part.

8. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fourth sidewall includes a relief portion that is recessed inward from the surface of the fourth sidewall toward the third sidewall. The height of the relief portion is greater than the thickness of the shaking plate, and the other end of the shaking plate is embedded in the relief portion.

9. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving unit includes: The support includes a support member and a support frame located below the support member; The turntable assembly, fixed to the support member, includes: Multiple turntable columns, the multiple turntable columns extending upward from the upper surface of the support member; A turntable track is located above the plurality of turntable columns, which support the turntable track. A turntable engages with a turntable track, which surrounds the outer circumference of the turntable. The turntable has multiple cigarette slots that match the shape of a single cigarette. When the turntable rotates, the cigarette slots rotate sequentially to below the bottom outlet to receive the cigarette. A rotary motor is located below the turntable, connected to the turntable, and drives the turntable to rotate; The mounting component is fixed to the support member and is used to mount the feeding unit.

10. The cigarette feeding device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The installation components include: A first plate, mounted on the support member, includes a plurality of first threaded holes and a plurality of first elliptical holes, wherein the first elliptical holes extend along the width direction; The second plate is mounted on the first plate and has a smaller area than the first plate. It includes a plurality of second threaded holes and a plurality of second elliptical holes. The positions of the second threaded holes correspond one-to-one with the positions of the first threaded holes. The second elliptical holes extend along the length direction. The first threaded hole and the second threaded hole are used to fix the first plate and the second plate together to the support member, and the first elliptical hole and the second elliptical hole are used to fix the feeding unit to the support member.

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