Pre-roll Packing Device Vertical Floor Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for packing processed cannabis powder into pre-rolled tubes are inefficient, leading to variable density, time-consuming, and result in product wastage, making them impractical for mass production.
Innovation Solution
A pre-roll packing device with a tube receiving structure and removable lid that allows for uniform filling of multiple tubes through a cyclical vertical movement of an internal floor, accommodating various tube lengths and shapes, and includes an electric engine for controlled filling and adjustable RPM.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If processed cannabis powder is packed by hand into pre-rolled tubes, then the packing process is simple to operate, but the density and overall mass of the processed cannabis powder become variable and the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The device allows the processed cannabis powder to self-fill the pre-rolled tubes through gravity as the container is inverted, eliminating the need for manual packing while maintaining simplicity. The powder naturally flows into the tubes without requiring external forcing mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed to be inverted and shaken, creating dynamic motion that facilitates uniform distribution of the processed cannabis powder into the tubes. This mechanical movement ensures consistent filling without complex automated systems.
2Manufacturing precision
If a secondary pressure surface is used to pack the processed cannabis powder, then the powder can be compressed into tubes, but the density becomes variable and product wastage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processed cannabis powder self-regulates its own packing density through gravity-driven flow into the tubes, eliminating the need for external pressure surfaces that cause over-compression and waste. The powder naturally settles to appropriate density without forced compression.
3Device complexity
If manual packing methods are used, then the equipment complexity is low, but the production efficiency is low and cleanup is extensive
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments, each holding pre-rolled tubes that are independently filled. This segmentation allows simultaneous processing of multiple tubes in one operation, dramatically increasing production efficiency while maintaining simple equipment design.
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-rolled tubes are prepared and positioned in the container compartments beforehand, allowing the processed cannabis powder to be simply poured or shaken into them. This preliminary arrangement enables rapid filling without complex positioning mechanisms during the packing process.
4Device complexity
If processed cannabis powder is packed without a standardized system, then the equipment is simple, but the cleaning and maintenance requirements are high
Solution Approach 1:
The container and compartments are designed as disposable or easily replaceable components that can be discarded after use rather than cleaned and sanitized. This approach eliminates extensive cleanup requirements while maintaining simple equipment design, as each container is used once and then disposed of.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables efficient, uniform packing of cannabis material into pre-rolled tubes, reducing wastage and improving production efficiency, making it suitable for mass production.
Implementation Method 1
The pre-roll packing device can be configured to create a vertical movement of an internal floor of the pre-roll packing device, such that the plurality of pre-rolled tubes can be uniformly filled and packed with the smoking material
Data Source
AI summary
A pre-roll packing device includes a tube receiving structure with a plurality of receiving tubes and a removable lid, such that a plurality of pre-rolled tubes can be inserted into the tube receiving structure, such that the smoking material can be dispensed onto an upper surface of the tube receiving structure, such that a user can place the removable lid atop the tube receiving structure, such that the pre-roll packing device creates a vertical movement of parts of the pre-roll packing device, such that the plurality of pre-rolled tubes are uniformly filled and packed with the smoking material.