A conveying device for visual inspection of cigarettes

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of conveying device for cigarette visual inspection, it is characterized in that, including conveyer belt, detection frame is arranged on the conveyer belt, visual inspection device is arranged in the detection frame, turnover mechanism is also arranged on the detection frame, clamping mechanism and push mechanism are arranged in the one side of turnover mechanism, the clamping mechanism is used to clamp cigarette packet to push mechanism, guide mechanism is arranged in the other side of turnover mechanism, the push mechanism is used to push cigarette packet to turnover mechanism, and the push mechanism pushes the cigarette packet by turnover mechanism into guide mechanism, the guide mechanism is used to guide cigarette packet movement to conveyer belt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a conveying device, and more particularly to a conveying device for visual inspection of cigarettes. Background Technology

[0002] During the cigarette pack inspection process, the appearance of the cigarette pack needs to be inspected from all angles. Currently, the cigarette packs are simply transported by a conveyor belt, and cameras are set up around the conveyor belt to take fixed pictures of the cigarette packs. The angle and height between the cigarette packs and the cameras are fixed, making it impossible to obtain multi-angle pictures of the cigarette packs and easily causing blind spots. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a conveying device for visual inspection of cigarettes, so as to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A cigarette visual inspection conveying device includes a conveyor belt, an inspection frame mounted on the conveyor belt, a visual inspection device mounted inside the inspection frame, and a flipping mechanism mounted on the inspection frame. A clamping mechanism and a pushing mechanism are mounted on one side of the flipping mechanism. The clamping mechanism clamps a cigarette pack into the pushing mechanism, and a guiding mechanism is mounted on the other side of the flipping mechanism. The pushing mechanism pushes the cigarette pack into the flipping mechanism and guides the cigarette pack from the flipping mechanism into the guiding mechanism. The guiding mechanism guides the cigarette pack onto the conveyor belt. Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing platform, a conveyor chain is provided on the detection frame, a pushing plate is provided on the conveyor chain, the conveyor chain and the pushing plate are connected by a pushing block, the conveyor chain drives the pushing plate to move, so that the pushing plate moves back and forth on the pushing platform, the pushing platform is provided on one side of the conveyor chain, and a clamping chamber is provided on the other side of the conveyor chain, so that the clamping mechanism moves up and down in the clamping chamber, so that the cigarette pack enters the clamping chamber from the conveyor belt.

[0005] Preferably, a guide roller assembly is provided at the bottom of the conveyor chain, the guide roller assembly extends from the clamping bin into the push platform, and guide roller assemblies are provided on both sides of the push block.

[0006] Preferably, the flipping mechanism is provided with two sets of clamping plates arranged opposite each other. When the clamping plates are arranged parallel to the frame, the cigarette pack is pushed into the clamping plates by the action of the push plate.

[0007] Preferably, the flipping mechanism is disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt, the pushing platform is disposed between the two sets of flipping mechanisms, and the pushing platform is disposed parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a limiting plate, two sets of clamping plates, and a lifting assembly. The limiting plate is arranged perpendicular to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt, and the two sets of clamping plates are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the conveyor belt. The clamping plates move towards the direction of the conveyor belt to clamp the cigarette pack. The lifting assembly drives the clamping plates to move up and down to allow the cigarette pack to enter the pushing mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the guiding mechanism includes an upper guiding component and a lower guiding component, with a sliding cavity provided between the upper guiding component and the lower guiding component, and the lower guiding component includes an arc-shaped guide plate and a sliding guide plate, with the arc-shaped guide plate disposed between the sliding guide plate and the flipping mechanism.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: A conveyor belt is used to transport cigarette packs, and a detection frame is installed on the conveyor belt. A visual sensor can be installed on the detection frame, and a flipping mechanism is installed on the detection frame to achieve 360-degree detection of the cigarette packs. A clamping mechanism and a pushing mechanism are provided on one side of the flipping mechanism. The clamping mechanism holds the cigarette pack onto the plane of the flipping mechanism, and the pushing mechanism pushes the cigarette pack into the flipping machine, thus achieving the flipping detection of the cigarette pack. A guiding mechanism is provided on the other side of the flipping mechanism, and the detected cigarette pack slides along the guiding mechanism onto the conveyor belt, ensuring a smooth drop and preventing the cigarette pack from falling directly from the flipping mechanism and causing damage. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the driving component of the present invention.

[0012] Reference numerals: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Inspection frame; 3. Tilting mechanism; 4. Clamping mechanism; 41. Limiting plate; 5. Pushing mechanism; 51. Pushing platform; 52. Conveyor chain; 53. Pushing plate; 54. Clamping bin; 55. Guide roller assembly; 6. Guiding mechanism; 61. Sliding cavity; 62. Arc-shaped guide plate; 63. Sliding guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0014] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0015] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0016] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings: like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a conveyor device for visual inspection of cigarettes, including a conveyor belt 1, an inspection frame 2 on the conveyor belt 1, a visual inspection device inside the inspection frame 2, and a flipping mechanism 3 on the inspection frame 2. A clamping mechanism 4 and a pushing mechanism 5 are provided on one side of the flipping mechanism 3. The clamping mechanism 4 is used to clamp the cigarette pack into the pushing mechanism 5. A guiding mechanism 6 is provided on the other side of the flipping mechanism 3. The pushing mechanism 5 is used to push the cigarette pack into the flipping mechanism 3, and the pushing mechanism 5 pushes the cigarette pack from the flipping mechanism 3 into the guiding mechanism 6. The guiding mechanism 6 is used to guide the cigarette pack to move onto the conveyor belt 1. Conveyor belt 1 is used to transport cigarette packs. A detection frame 2 is installed on conveyor belt 1, which allows for the installation of visual sensors. A flipping mechanism 3 is installed on the detection frame 2, which enables 360-degree detection of the cigarette packs. A clamping mechanism 4 and a pushing mechanism 5 are installed on one side of the flipping mechanism 3. The clamping mechanism 4 clamps the cigarette pack onto the plane of the flipping mechanism 3, and the pushing mechanism 5 pushes the cigarette pack into the flipping machine, thereby realizing the flipping detection of the cigarette pack. A guide mechanism 6 is installed on the other side of the flipping mechanism 3. The detected cigarette pack slides along the guide mechanism 6 onto the conveyor belt 1, so that the cigarette pack falls smoothly and avoids the cigarette pack falling directly from the flipping mechanism 3, which would cause the cigarette pack to bump. The pushing mechanism 5 includes a pushing platform 51. A conveyor chain 52 is provided on the inspection frame 2, and a pushing plate 53 is provided on the conveyor chain 52. The conveyor chain 52 and the pushing plate 53 are connected by a pushing block. The conveyor chain 52 drives the pushing plate 53 to move, so that the pushing plate 53 moves back and forth on the pushing platform 51. The pushing platform 51 is provided on one side of the conveyor chain 52, and a clamping chamber 54 is provided on the other side of the conveyor chain 52, so that the clamping mechanism 4 can move up and down in the clamping chamber 54, so that the cigarette pack enters the clamping chamber 54 from the conveyor belt 1. The pushing mechanism 5 includes a pushing platform 51, and a pushing plate 53 is provided on the conveyor chain 52. The cigarette pack is placed on the pushing platform 51, and the pushing plate 53 pushes the cigarette pack to move into the flipping mechanism 3. A clamping chamber 54 is provided at one end of the conveyor chain 52. The clamping mechanism 4 can clamp the cigarette pack into the clamping chamber 54, and the pushing plate 53 can push the cigarette pack in the clamping chamber 54 to disengage from the clamping mechanism 4 and enter the pushing platform 51. The push plate 53 can move back and forth on the push platform 51, thereby enabling the push plate 53 to work continuously.

[0017] The bottom of the conveyor chain 52 is provided with a guide roller assembly 55, which extends from the clamping chamber 54 into the push platform 51. Guide roller assemblies 55 are provided on both sides of the push block. The guide roller assembly 55 can be used to flip the cigarette pack. The gap between the guide roller assembly 55 and the guide platform is fixed to ensure that the cigarette pack is placed in parallel. It is not possible to place the cigarette pack vertically. The guide roller assembly 55 can ensure that the cigarette pack does not tip over during the process of entering the push platform 51 from the clamping chamber 54.

[0018] The flipping mechanism 3 is equipped with two sets of clamping plates arranged opposite each other. When the clamping plates are set parallel to the frame, the cigarette pack is pushed into the clamping plates by the push plate 53. The clamping plates ensure that the cigarette pack is clamped after entering the flipping mechanism 3, and prevent the cigarette pack from falling.

[0019] The flipping mechanism 3 is set on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, and the pushing platform 51 is set between the two sets of flipping mechanisms 3. The pushing platform 51 is set parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 1. Both sides of the conveyor belt 1 are provided with flipping mechanisms 3. By using the two sets of flipping mechanisms 3 set opposite to each other, the two ends of the cigarette pack can be clamped. The pushing platform 51 is set between the two sets of flipping mechanisms 3 and is parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 1.

[0020] The clamping mechanism 4 includes a limiting plate 41, two sets of clamping plates, and a lifting assembly. The limiting plate 41 is arranged perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1, and the two sets of clamping plates are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the conveyor belt 1. The clamping plates move towards the conveyor belt 1 to clamp the cigarette pack. The lifting assembly drives the clamping plates to move up and down to allow the cigarette pack to enter the pushing mechanism 5. The clamping mechanism 4 includes a limiting plate 41, which is arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 1. The limiting plate 41 is used to limit the cigarette pack, and the two sets of oppositely arranged clamping plates clamp the cigarette pack that is in contact with the limiting plate 41. After the clamping plates are driven to clamp the cigarette pack, the lifting assembly drives the clamping plates to move up and down to allow the cigarette pack to enter the pushing mechanism 5.

[0021] The guiding mechanism 6 includes an upper guiding component and a lower guiding component, with a sliding cavity 61 provided between them. The lower guiding component includes an arc-shaped guide plate 62 and a sliding guide plate 63, with the arc-shaped guide plate 62 positioned between the sliding guide plate 63 and the flipping mechanism 3. The upper and lower guiding components form a sliding cavity 61, ensuring the cigarette pack always moves within this cavity. The lower guiding component, including the arc-shaped guide plate 62 and the sliding guide plate 63, allows the cigarette pack to fall onto the arc-shaped guide plate 62. The arc-shaped guide plate 62 cushions the falling cigarette pack, preventing direct contact with the flat surface and avoiding impacts. The sliding guide plate 63 guides the cigarette pack, ensuring it falls smoothly onto the conveyor belt 1.

[0022] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette visual inspection conveying device, characterized in that, The device includes a conveyor belt (1), a detection frame (2) on the conveyor belt (1), a visual inspection device inside the detection frame (2), and a flipping mechanism (3) on the detection frame (2). A clamping mechanism (4) and a pushing mechanism (5) are provided on one side of the flipping mechanism (3). The clamping mechanism (4) is used to clamp the cigarette pack into the pushing mechanism (5). A guiding mechanism (6) is provided on the other side of the flipping mechanism (3). The pushing mechanism (5) is used to push the cigarette pack into the flipping mechanism (3), and the pushing mechanism (5) pushes the cigarette pack from the flipping mechanism (3) into the guiding mechanism (6). The guiding mechanism (6) is used to guide the cigarette pack to move onto the conveyor belt (1).

2. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (5) includes a pushing platform (51), a conveyor chain (52) is provided on the detection frame (2), a pushing plate (53) is provided on the conveyor chain (52), the conveyor chain (52) and the pushing plate (53) are connected by a pushing block, the conveyor chain (52) drives the pushing plate (53) to move, so that the pushing plate (53) moves back and forth on the pushing platform (51), the pushing platform (51) is provided on one side of the conveyor chain (52), and a clamping chamber (54) is provided on the other side of the conveyor chain (52), so that the clamping mechanism (4) moves up and down in the clamping chamber (54), so that the cigarette pack enters the clamping chamber (54) from the conveyor belt (1).

3. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the conveyor chain (52) is provided with a guide roller assembly (55), which extends from the clamping bin (54) into the push platform (51). Guide roller assemblies (55) are provided on both sides of the push block.

4. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (3) is provided with two sets of clamping plates arranged opposite each other. When the clamping plates are arranged parallel to the frame, the cigarette pack is pushed into the clamping plates under the action of the push plate (53).

5. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (3) is located on both sides of the conveyor belt (1), and the pushing platform (51) is located between the two flipping mechanisms (3), and the pushing platform (51) is arranged parallel to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (1).

6. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (4) includes a limiting plate (41), two sets of clamping plates and a lifting assembly. The limiting plate (41) is set perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt (1), and the two sets of clamping plates are set opposite to each other on both sides of the conveyor belt (1). The clamping plates move towards the conveyor belt (1) so that the clamping plates clamp the cigarette pack. The lifting assembly drives the clamping plates to move up and down so that the cigarette pack enters the pushing mechanism (5).

7. The cigarette visual inspection conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (6) includes an upper guiding component and a lower guiding component. A sliding cavity (61) is provided between the upper guiding component and the lower guiding component. The lower guiding component includes an arc-shaped guide plate (62) and a sliding guide plate (63). The arc-shaped guide plate (62) is disposed between the sliding guide plate (63) and the flipping mechanism (3).

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