CN114698877A - Method for filling cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

The application provides a method of loading a cartridge. The method for loading the cartridge comprises: providing a plurality of outer tubes, wherein first ends of the plurality of outer tubes have a seal; loading tobacco from a second end disposed opposite the first end of the outer body; loading a cooling tube into the outer tube body from the second end so that the cooling tube is arranged adjacent to the tobacco, wherein both ends of the cooling tube opposite to each other are sealed; loading a filter element into the outer body from the second end such that the filter element is disposed adjacent the cooling tube; and wrapping a wrapper around an outer surface of the plurality of outer tubes to form a plurality of cartridges. The application provides a method for filling of cigarette bullet can improve the preparation efficiency of the cigarette bullet that does not burn in the heating.

Description

How to refill the cartridge

technical field

The application relates to the field of electronic cigarette preparation, in particular to a method for filling a cartridge.

Background technique

With the development of science and technology, more and more users use HNB pods. During the assembly process of HNB pods, HNB pods need to be assembled with multiple components and then wrapped with cigarette paper, which is difficult to achieve. Efficient mass production makes the preparation of heat-not-burn pods inefficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present application provide a method for loading a pod, and the method for loading a pod includes:

providing a plurality of outer tubes, wherein the first ends of the plurality of outer tubes have a sealing portion;

Loading tobacco from a second end disposed opposite the first end of the outer tubular body;

The cooling pipe is installed into the outer pipe body from the second end, so that the cooling pipe is arranged adjacent to the tobacco, wherein the opposite ends of the cooling pipe are sealed;

Loading a filter element into the outer tube body from the second end such that the filter element is positioned adjacent to the cooling tube; and

A package is rolled on the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer tubes to form a plurality of cartridges.

Wherein, the "loading tobacco from the second end disposed opposite to the first end of the outer tubular body" includes:

providing a dose of tobacco and disposing the tobacco adjacent the second end; and

The tobacco is loaded into the outer tubular body from the second end.

Wherein, the "providing a certain amount of tobacco" includes:

The partial length L1 of the amount of the tobacco that can fill the outer tube body is: 15mm≤L1≤18mm.

Wherein, the "providing a plurality of outer tube bodies" includes:

coating the first ends of the plurality of outer tubular bodies with adhesive;

Fitting the first ends of the plurality of outer tube bodies to the sealing member;

heating and pressurizing the first ends of the plurality of outer tubes against the sealing member; and

The sealing member is cut along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tubes to form sealing portions that seal the first ends of the plurality of outer tubes.

Wherein, the heating time t: 5s≤t≤8s and the temperature T: 120°C≤T≤200°C where the first ends of the plurality of outer pipe bodies are attached to the sealing member, the outer pipe bodies are subjected to heating time t: 5s≤t≤8s The pressure P: 100Pa≤P≤300Pa.

Wherein, the “installing the cooling tube into the outer tube body from the second end so that the cooling tube is arranged adjacent to the tobacco” includes:

transporting the plurality of cooling tubes along a preset direction;

transporting the plurality of cooling tubes to the plurality of outer tube bodies such that the plurality of cooling tubes are centered on the outer tube bodies and adjacent to the second end; and

The cooling tube is filled into the outer tube body from the second end.

Wherein, the "filling the cooling pipe into the outer pipe body from the second end" includes:

The cooling tube is filled into the outer tube body from the second end, so that the distance L2 between the end of the cooling tube away from the second end and the tobacco is: 1.5mm≤L2≤2mm.

The ratio of the length L3 of the cooling pipe to the length L0 of the outer pipe body is: 1:2.65≤L3/L0≤1:2.0.

Wherein, the “installing the filter element into the outer pipe body from the second end so that the filter element is arranged adjacent to the cooling pipe” includes:

Provide a plurality of filter elements, wherein the outer diameter of the filter element is larger than the inner diameter of the outer pipe body, and the outer diameter d1 of the filter element is: 6.5mm≤d1≤7mm;

transporting the plurality of filter elements to the plurality of outer tubular bodies, the filter elements centered on the outer tubular bodies and adjacent to the second end; and

The filter element is loaded into the outer pipe body from the second end, so that the filter element and the outer pipe body are in an interference fit.

Wherein, after the “rolling the packaging on the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer tubes to form a plurality of pods”, the method for loading the pods further includes:

detecting the plurality of cartridges;

Reject pods that fail the test; and

Transport the pods that have passed the test to a preset position to accommodate the pods.

The present application provides a method for filling a pod. The method for filling a pod adopts the method of filling tobacco, a cooling tube and a filter into an outer tube body, and wraps a packaging member on the outside of the outer paper tube to The pod is formed, so that the preparation speed of the pod is fast. In addition, the method for filling a cartridge provided by the present application can load a plurality of the outer tubes at one time to form a plurality of cartridges, so that the preparation efficiency of the cartridges is high. Therefore, the method for filling a cartridge provided by the present application can improve the preparation efficiency of a heat-not-burn cartridge.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the implementation manner. As far as technical personnel are concerned, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for loading a cartridge provided by an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of loading a cartridge in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of part I in the cartridge in the method for filling the cartridge provided by the embodiment of Fig. 2 .

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of filling tobacco in the method for filling a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the amount of tobacco loaded in the method for loading a cartridge provided in the embodiment of FIG. 4 .

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of tobacco filling in the method for filling a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 5 .

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the sealing of the outer tube body in the method for filling the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of cooling tube loading in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the loading position of the cooling tube in the method for loading the cartridge provided in the embodiment of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the relative positions of the cooling pipe and the tobacco in the method for filling the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 9 .

FIG. 11 is a flow chart of loading a filter element in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of loading a filter element in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 11 .

FIG. 13 is a flow chart of detecting a cartridge in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

Reference numerals: cartridge 1; outer tube body 10; sealing part 20; tobacco 30; cooling tube 40;

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present application.

The terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and claims of the present application and the above drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes unlisted steps or units, or optionally also includes For other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

Reference herein to "an example" or "an implementation" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an example or implementation can be included in at least one example of the present application. The appearances of the phrase in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for loading a cartridge 1 . Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for loading a cartridge provided by an embodiment of the application; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of loading a cartridge in the method for loading a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 Fig. 3 is the partial enlarged schematic diagram of 1 place in the smoke bomb in the filling method of the smoke bomb provided by the embodiment of Fig. 2. In this embodiment, the loading method of the cartridge 1 includes providing a plurality of outer tube bodies 10 . Wherein, the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 have a sealing portion 20 . Tobacco 30 is loaded from a second end 12 disposed opposite the first end 11 of the outer tubular body 10 . The cooling tube 40 is installed into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 so that the cooling tube 40 is disposed adjacent to the tobacco 30 . Wherein, the opposite ends of the cooling pipe 40 are sealed. The filter element 50 is loaded into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the filter element 50 is disposed adjacent to the cooling pipe 40 . And wrapping members 60 are rolled on the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form a plurality of cartridges 1 .

In this embodiment, the loading method of the pod 1 is used for the production of the pod 1 . Specifically, the loading method of the cartridge 1 includes steps S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5. Next, steps S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 will be described in detail.

S1, a plurality of outer tube bodies 10 are provided.

In this embodiment, the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 have a sealing portion 20 . The sealing portion 20 is used for sealing the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 , and the sealing portion is made of food-grade material. For example, the sealing part 20 includes at least one of 10-50 g/㎡ silk tissue paper, 10-50 g/㎡ high air permeability paper or 45-105 g/㎡ tallow paper. For the user of the cartridge 1 , the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 is the distal lip end, and the second end 12 of the outer tube body 10 opposite to the first end 11 is the proximal end 12 . Lip end. The plurality of outer tubes 10 are vertically placed with the first ends 11 facing downward, that is, the second ends 12 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 are above the first ends 11 .

In this embodiment, for example, the plurality of outer tubes 10 may be carried by a bearing assembly having a plurality of bearing holes, specifically, the plurality of outer tubes 10 are arranged on the plurality of bearing holes One of the outer tubes 10 corresponds to one of the bearing holes, so that the bearing assembly can carry the plurality of outer tubes 10 at the same time, so that the plurality of outer tubes 10 can be loaded at one time. The loading is carried out, thereby improving the loading efficiency of the cartridge 1 .

S2, the tobacco 30 is loaded from the second end 12 disposed opposite to the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 .

In this embodiment, the tobacco 30 may be, but not limited to, granular, bar, or block shape. The tobacco 30 can enter the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 by, but is not limited to, at least one of its own weight or external force, and the tobacco 30 will abut the sealing portion 20 and face the second side of end 12.

S3 , the cooling pipe 40 is installed into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the cooling pipe 40 is disposed adjacent to the tobacco 30 .

In this embodiment, the opposite ends of the cooling pipe 40 are sealed to prevent the tobacco 30 from entering the cooling pipe 40 , so that the distribution of the tobacco 30 is sparse, thereby affecting the tobacco 30 heating effect. In addition, the tobacco 30 is prevented from entering the cooling pipe 40 , and the tobacco 30 is also prevented from affecting the cooling effect of the cooling pipe 40 . The cooling tube 40 is loaded into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 so that the cooling tube 40 is disposed adjacent to the tobacco 30 . In one embodiment, the cooling pipe 40 abuts the tobacco 30 . In another embodiment, the cooling pipe 40 and the tobacco 30 are spaced apart, so that when the cartridge 1 is inserted into a smoking device, the tobacco 30 has a flowing space, so as to prevent the tobacco 30 from being squeezed to increase the suction. resistance.

S4 , inserting the filter element 50 into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the filter element 50 is disposed adjacent to the cooling pipe 40 .

In this embodiment, the filter element 50 is a porous fluffy material, such as polylactic acid (PLA). The filter element 50 is inserted into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the filter element 50 is disposed adjacent to the open end of the cooling pipe 40 . In one embodiment, one end of the filter element 50 away from the second end 12 is spaced apart from the open end. In another embodiment, the end of the filter element 50 away from the second end 12 abuts against the open end. In yet another embodiment, the end away from the second end 12 abuts against the open end, and partially enters the cooling pipe 40 through the open end.

S5 , wrapping packaging members 60 on the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form a plurality of cartridges 1 .

In this embodiment, the outer surfaces of the plurality of outer tubes 10 are wrapped with packaging members 60 to form a plurality of cartridges 1 . Wherein, the packaging member 60 is a food-grade material, so as to prevent the packaging member 60 from producing toxic substances when heated. Specifically, the packaging member 60 may be, but not limited to, tipping paper of 32-40 g/m2. Wherein, the surface of the packaging member 60 that adheres to the outer tube body 10 is coated with glue, so that the packaging member 60 can package the outer tube body 10 . The packaging member 60 wraps the outer tube body 10 , which can shield the dirt and curl marks on the outer surface of the outer tube body 10 .

The present application provides a loading method of a pod 1. The loading method of the pod 1 uses a filling method to load the tobacco 30, the cooling tube 40 and the filter element 50 into the outer tube body 10, and the outer paper tube is placed in the outer tube body 10. The packaging member 60 is rolled on the outside to form the cartridge 1, so that the preparation speed of the cartridge 1 is fast. In addition, the method for filling a cartridge 1 provided in the present application can load a plurality of the outer tube bodies 10 at one time to form a plurality of cartridges 1 , so that the preparation efficiency of the cartridge 1 is high. Therefore, the loading method of the pod 1 provided by the present application can improve the preparation efficiency of the HNB pod 1 .

Please refer to FIG. 4 . FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the filling of tobacco in the method for filling a cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 . In the present embodiment, "loading the tobacco 30 from the second end 12 disposed opposite to the first end 11 of the outer tubular body 10" includes providing a certain amount of tobacco 30 and placing the tobacco 30 adjacent to the The second end 12 is set. And the tobacco 30 is loaded into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, for one of the outer tubular bodies 10, the filling amount of the tobacco 30 needs to be kept constant. Therefore, the tobacco 30 needs to be dosed. Specifically, the filling step of the tobacco 30 includes S21 and S22. Next, steps S21 and S22 will be described in detail.

S21 , providing a fixed amount of tobacco 30 and disposing the tobacco 30 adjacent to the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, a metered amount of tobacco 30 is provided. Specifically, in one embodiment, a measuring tool such as a measuring cup or a measuring cylinder is used to fill a certain amount of tobacco 30, so that the amount of the tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 is kept constant. In another embodiment, a carrier having a receiving space is used, and the tobacco 30 is filled into the receiving space and fills the receiving space, so as to keep the tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 The amount remains constant. After the metered dose of the tobacco 30 is prepared, the tobacco 30 is positioned adjacent the second end 12 so that the tobacco 30 is aligned with the second end 12 .

S22 , filling the tobacco 30 into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, the tobacco 30 is loaded into the outer tubular body 10 from the second end 12 . Specifically, the tobacco 30 is aligned with the second end 12, an external force is applied to the tobacco 30 toward the outer pipe body 10, or the tobacco 30 is poured toward the outer pipe body 10, so that the The tobacco 30 falls into the outer tubular body 10 . It should be noted that, the outer tube body 10 is kept in a vertical state, and the tobacco 30 is filled into the outer tube body 10, and the tobacco 30 will fall into the outer tube body 10 by its own gravity . In one embodiment, the tobacco 30 is loaded directly into the outer tubular body 10 from the second end 12 . In another embodiment, the tobacco 30 is loaded into the outer tubular body 10 by means of a guide structure. Wherein, the member with the guiding structure can partially protrude into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 to prevent the tobacco 30 from adhering to the vicinity of the second end 12, thereby preventing the outer pipe body 10 from adhering. The tube body 10 causes contamination.

Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , FIG. 5 is a flow chart of the tobacco filling amount in the filling method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 4 ; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of tobacco filling in the charging method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 5 . In this embodiment, the "providing a certain amount of tobacco 30" includes providing a portion of the length L1 of the tobacco 30 that can fill the outer tube body 10 as follows: 15mm≤L1≤18mm.

In step S21 of the above-mentioned embodiment, a quantitative amount of tobacco 30 is provided, specifically step S211. Next, step S211 will be described in detail.

S211 , providing the tobacco 30 with an amount that can fill the outer tube body 10 with a partial length L1 of: 15mm≤L1≤18mm.

In this embodiment, the amount of tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 needs to be kept sufficient, so that the cartridge 1 has a sufficient amount of smoke. Specifically, the amount of tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 can fill the part of the length L1 of the outer tube body 10 ≥ 15 mm. The amount of tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 is not easy to be too large, and it is necessary to leave enough space to fill the cooling tube 40 and the filter element 50, so that the aerosol matrix generated by the tobacco 30 after being heated is sucked. It has a suitable temperature and taste when inhaling. Specifically, the amount of tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10 can fill the part of the length L1 of the outer tube body 10 ≤ 18 mm. Therefore, the amount of the tobacco 30 that can fill the portion of the length L1 of the outer tube body 10 is: 15mm≤L1≤18mm.

Please refer to FIG. 7 . FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the sealing of the outer tube body in the method for filling the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 . In this embodiment, the “providing a plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 ” includes coating the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 with an adhesive. The first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 are attached to the sealing member. The first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 are heated and pressurized where the first ends 11 are attached to the sealing member. and cutting the sealing member along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form the sealing portion 20 for sealing the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 .

In this embodiment, the plurality of outer tubes 10 need to be sealed, and the sealing portion 20 is formed to seal the first end 11 , so that the plurality of outer tubes 10 can be filled. Specifically, the process of sealing the plurality of outer tubes 10 includes steps S11 , S12 , S13 and S14 . Next, steps S11, S12, S13 and S14 will be described in detail.

S11, coating the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 with adhesive.

In this embodiment, an adhesive is applied to the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10, and the adhesive is a food-grade adhesive, so as to prevent the adhesive from being harmful when heated substance. For example, the binder may be, but not limited to, glutinous rice glue, lap glue, straw glue, white latex and other food-grade binders. In one embodiment, the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 are put into the adhesive, so that the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 are coated with the adhesive. In another embodiment, the container in which the adhesive is stored is moved to the plurality of outer tubular bodies 10 and the adhesive is brought into contact with the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubular bodies 10, so that the adhesive The first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 are coated with adhesive.

S12, attaching the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 to the sealing member.

In this embodiment, the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 are attached to the sealing member, so that the sealing member is adhered to the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 and sealed The first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 . The sealing member is made of food-grade material. For example, the sealing member includes at least one of 10-50 g/m2 silk tissue paper, 10-50 g/m2 high air permeability paper, or 45-105 g/m2 tallow paper.

S13, heating and pressurizing the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 in contact with the sealing member.

In this embodiment, the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 is attached to the sealing member by heating and pressurizing, so as to improve the firmness of the attachment between the sealing member and the first end 11 . degree.

S14 , cutting the sealing member along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form the sealing portion 20 for sealing the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tubes 10 .

In this embodiment, the sealing member is cut along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tubes 10 . Specifically, in one embodiment, the sealing member is cut along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 by using a laser to form a sealing portion for sealing the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 20. In another embodiment, the sealing member is cut along the outer contour of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 by a cutter to form the sealing portion 20 for sealing the first ends 11 of the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 .

In an embodiment, in step S13, the heating time t: 5s≤t≤8s, and the temperature T: 120°C≤T≤ At 200°C, the pressure P applied to the outer pipe body 10 is: 100Pa≤P≤300Pa.

In this embodiment, since the adhesive is a viscous solid-liquid mixture at room temperature, at room temperature, the first end 11 to which the adhesive is adhered is attached to the sealing member, which cannot make the The first end 11 is firmly bonded to the seal. In this embodiment, by heating the place where the first end 11 is attached to the sealing member, the adhesive at the place where the first end 11 is attached to the sealing member is completely melted, and the The moisture evaporates, thereby increasing the bond strength of the adhesive. In addition, by heating the joint of the first end 11 and the seal, the odor of the adhesive is released, so that when the first end 11 and the seal are heated again after that odorless. In addition, the first end 11 is pressed against the sealing member, so that the first end 11 and the sealing member are more closely abutted. After the first end 11 and the sealing member are cooled down, the adhesive at the bonding position of the first end 11 and the sealing member will be solidified and fixedly connected to the sealing member due to the evaporation of moisture. The first end 11 and the seal. Compared with before heating and pressing, after heating and pressing, the first end 11 is more closely attached to the sealing member, and the bonding is more firm. Specifically, for example, the heating time t: 5s≤t≤8s and the temperature T: 120°C≤T≤200°C for the heating time of the first end 11 and the sealing member, the outer tube The pressure P applied by the body 10: 100Pa≤P≤300Pa. The heating time should not be too long, the heating temperature should not be too high, and the pressure should not be too high, so as to avoid damage to the outer tube body 10 and the sealing member. The heating time should not be too short, the heating temperature should not be too low, and the pressure should not be too small, so as to avoid insufficient heating of the adhesive, thereby preventing the first end 11 and the sealing member from not being firmly bonded.

Please refer to FIG. 8 . FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the cooling tube loading in the method for loading the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 . In this embodiment, the plurality of cooling pipes 40 are transported in a predetermined direction. The plurality of cooling tubes 40 are transported to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 such that the centers of the plurality of cooling tubes 40 are aligned with the outer tube bodies 10 and adjacent to the second end 12 . and filling the cooling tube 40 into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, the cooling pipe 40 is loaded into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , and the specific steps include S31 , S32 and S33 . Next, steps S31, S32 and S33 will be described in detail.

S31, the plurality of cooling pipes 40 are transported along a preset direction.

In this embodiment, the preset direction refers to the direction in which the plurality of cooling tubes 40 are transported to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 . The plurality of cooling tubes 40 may be transported, but not limited to, by means of conveyor belts, guide rails, carriers, or robotic arms, as long as the plurality of cooling tubes 40 can be transported in a predetermined direction. In addition, the plurality of cooling tubes 40 can also be transported in combination in various ways such as conveyor belts, guide rails, carriers, or robotic arms.

S32 , transport the plurality of cooling tubes 40 to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 , so that the centers of the plurality of cooling tubes 40 are aligned with the outer tube bodies 10 and adjacent to the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, the plurality of cooling tubes 40 are transported to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 , and one cooling tube 40 is disposed corresponding to one outer tube body 10 and is adjacent to the second end 12 . The plurality of cooling tubes 40 may be transported to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 by, but not limited to, one or more ways of conveying belts, guide rails, carriers or robotic arms, so as to cool the plurality of cooling tubes 40 . The tubes 40 are provided corresponding to the plurality of outer tube bodies 10 .

S33 , filling the cooling tube 40 into the outer tube body 10 from the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, the cooling pipe 40 is filled into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 . Specifically, the cooling tube 40 enters the outer tube body 10 by applying an external force.

Please refer to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the loading position of the cooling tube in the filling method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 8 ; FIG. 10 is the cooling tube and the cooling tube in the loading method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 9 Schematic diagram of the relative position of tobacco. In this embodiment, the “filling the cooling pipe 40 from the second end 12 into the outer pipe body 10 ” includes filling the cooling pipe 40 from the second end 12 into the outer pipe body 10 . The outer pipe body 10 is configured so that the distance L2 between the end of the cooling pipe 40 away from the second end 12 and the tobacco 30 is: 1.5mm≤L2≤2mm.

The step S33 in the previous embodiment specifically includes the step S331, and the step S331 will be described in detail next.

S331, the cooling pipe 40 is loaded into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12, so that the distance L2 between the end of the cooling pipe 40 away from the second end 12 and the tobacco 30 is: : 1.5mm≤L2≤2mm.

In this embodiment, the cooling pipe 40 and the tobacco 30 are arranged at intervals, so that when the cartridge 1 is inserted into the smoking device, the tobacco 30 has a flowing space, so as to prevent the tobacco 30 from being squeezed and increasing the suction resistance . Specifically, the distance L2 between the end of the cooling pipe 40 away from the second end 12 and the tobacco 30 is: 1.5mm≤L2≤2mm. Specifically, in step S32, before the cooling pipe 40 is filled into the outer pipe body 10, the distance between the end of the cooling pipe 40 adjacent to the second end 12 and the second end 12 is x0 as For example, by applying an external force, the cooling pipe 40 is moved toward the outer pipe body 10 by a distance y=x0+(L0-L1-L2), so that the end of the cooling pipe 40 away from the second end 12 is adjacent to the The distance L2 of the tobacco 30 is: 1.5mm≤L2≤2mm. Wherein, L0 is the length of the outer tube body 10: 42mm≤L0≤46mm, and L1 is the partial length of the tobacco 30 filled into the outer tube body 10: 15mm≤L1≤18mm.

Referring to FIG. 10 again, in this embodiment, the ratio of the length L3 of the cooling pipe 40 to the length L0 of the outer pipe body 10 is: 1:2.65≤L3/L0≤1:2.0.

In this embodiment, the length L3 of the cooling pipe 40 needs to be kept at an appropriate length. Under the condition that the length of the outer tube body 10 and the length of the filter element 50 are kept constant, if the length of the cooling tube 40 accounts for too little of the length of the outer tube body 10, the tobacco 30 will increase The filling amount, when smoking, the combination of the tobacco 30 and the cooling pipe 40 will quickly take away heat, thereby reducing the amount of smoke and affecting the smoking experience. If the length of the cooling tube 40 accounts for too much of the length of the outer tube body 10, the filling amount of the tobacco 30 will be reduced, so that the smoking time is relatively short, so that the continuity of the smoking volume is not enough. . Therefore, it is suitable that the ratio of the length L3 of the cooling tube 40 to the length L0 of the outer tube body 10 is: 1:2.65≤L3/L0≤1:2.0. Within this ratio, the tobacco 30 can be provided with There is enough space to fill enough of the tobacco 30, thereby increasing the smoking time and the smoking duration, and making the cooling effect better.

Please refer to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 , FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the loading of the filter element in the loading method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 12 is the loading of the filter element in the charging method of the cartridge provided by the embodiment of FIG. 11 . Schematic. In this embodiment, the “installing the filter element 50 into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 so that the filter element 50 is disposed adjacent to the cooling pipe 40 ” includes providing a plurality of filter elements 50 , wherein the outer diameter of the filter element 50 is larger than the inner diameter of the outer pipe body 10 , and the outer diameter d1 of the filter element 50 is: 6.5mm≤d1≤7mm. The plurality of filter elements 50 are transported to the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 , the filter elements 50 are centered on the outer pipe body 10 and adjacent to the second end 12 . And the filter element 50 is loaded into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the filter element 50 and the outer pipe body 10 are in an interference fit.

In this embodiment, the process of filling the filter element 50 into the outer tube body 10 includes steps S41 , S42 and S43 . Next, steps S41, S42 and S43 will be described in detail.

S41 , providing a plurality of filter elements 50 .

In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the filter element 50 is larger than the inner diameter of the outer pipe body 10 . Specifically, the inner diameter d0 of the outer tube body 10: 6.4mm≤d0≤6.65mm, and the outer diameter d1 of the filter element 50: 6.5mm≤d1≤7mm.

S42 , transporting the plurality of filter elements 50 to the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 , the filter elements 50 are centered on the outer pipe body 10 and adjacent to the second end 12 .

In this embodiment, the plurality of filter elements 50 can be transported to the plurality of outer pipe bodies 10 by at least one of conveyor belts, guide rails, carriers or robotic arms, etc., but not limited to, and the The center of the filter element 50 is aligned with the outer pipe body 10 to improve the filling accuracy of the filter element 50 .

S43 , filling the filter element 50 into the outer pipe body 10 from the second end 12 , so that the filter element 50 and the outer pipe body 10 are in an interference fit.

In this embodiment, the filter element 50 is a porous bulky material, such as PLA, so the filter element 50 can be compressed after being stressed. Using the material properties of the filter element 50, an external force is applied to load the filter element 50 to the second end 12 into the outer pipe body 10, although the outer diameter of the filter element 50 is larger than the outer pipe body 10, but when the filter element 50 is squeezed by an external force, the filter element 50 can be loaded into the outer pipe body 10, and after entering the outer pipe body 10, the filter element 50 The second end 12 is sealed by tightly fitting with the outer tubular body 10 through self-expansion.

Please refer to FIG. 13 . FIG. 13 is a flow chart of detecting a cartridge in the method for loading a cartridge provided in the embodiment of FIG. 1 . In this embodiment, after the "rolling the packaging member 60 on the outer surface of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form a plurality of cartridges 1", the method for loading the cartridges 1 further includes: The multiple cartridges 1 are detected. Eliminate unqualified cartridges 1. and transporting the pods 1 that have passed the test to a preset position to accommodate the pods 1 .

In this embodiment, after the “rolling the packaging member 60 on the outer surface of the plurality of outer tubes 10 to form a plurality of pods 1”, the plurality of pods 1 also need to be detected and storage. Specifically, the detection and storage of the plurality of cartridges 1 includes steps S6, S7 and S8. Next, steps S6, S7 and S8 will be described in detail.

S6 , detecting the plurality of cartridges 1 .

In this embodiment, the plurality of pods 1 may be detected by, but not limited to, visual detection or infrared detection. Specifically, check whether the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 is sealed, check whether the filter member 50 is complete, check whether the roll opening and bonding of the packaging member 60 are good, and check whether the packaging member 60 is in good condition. Check whether the outer surface is contaminated, check whether the tobacco 30 in the cartridge 1 is missing, check whether the cooling pipe 40 is facing correctly, etc.

S7, remove the cartridge 1 that fails the detection.

In this embodiment, the unqualified pods 1 are rejected, and the pods 1 may be picked up by a robotic arm, sucked by a suction device, or pushed by a push rod structure, but not limited to. The pods 1 that fail the test are rejected.

S8 , transport the pod 1 that has passed the test to a preset position to accommodate the pod 1 .

In this embodiment, the cartridges 1 that have passed the detection are stored. It should be noted that the qualified test means that the features of each component in the cartridge 1 detected in step S7 are intact. Specifically, the first end 11 of the outer tube body 10 is completely sealed, the filter element 50 is The crimping and bonding of the package 60 is good, the outer surface of the package 60 is not contaminated, the tobacco 30 in the cartridge 1 is not leaked, and the cooling pipe 40 is oriented correctly.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limitations to the present application. Changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations are made to the embodiments, and these improvements and modifications are also considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims (10)

1. A method of loading a cartridge, the method comprising:

providing a plurality of outer tubes, wherein first ends of the plurality of outer tubes have a seal;

loading tobacco from a second end disposed opposite the first end of the outer body;

loading a cooling tube into the outer tube body from the second end so that the cooling tube is arranged adjacent to the tobacco, wherein both ends of the cooling tube opposite to each other are sealed;

loading a filter element into the outer body from the second end such that the filter element is disposed adjacent the cooling tube; and

wrapping a wrapper around an outer surface of the plurality of outer tubes to form a plurality of cartridges.

2. The method of loading a cartridge of claim 1, wherein the "loading tobacco from a second end disposed opposite the first end of the outer tube" comprises:

providing a quantity of tobacco and positioning said tobacco adjacent said second end; and

filling the tobacco into the outer tube body from the second end.

3. The method of loading a cartridge of claim 2, wherein said providing a measured amount of tobacco comprises:

providing a length L1 of the portion of the outer tube body that the amount of tobacco is able to fill is: l1 is more than or equal to 15mm and less than or equal to 18 mm.

4. The method of loading a cartridge of claim 1, wherein the providing a plurality of outer tubes comprises:

applying an adhesive to first ends of the plurality of outer tubes;

attaching first ends of the plurality of outer tubes to a sealing member;

heating and pressurizing the first ends of the outer tubes at the position where the sealing piece is attached; and

and cutting the sealing piece along the outer contour of the outer tubes to form a sealing part for sealing the first ends of the outer tubes.

5. The cartridge loading method of claim 2, wherein the time t for heating the first ends of the plurality of outer tubes against the closure is: t is more than or equal to 5s and less than or equal to 8s, and the temperature T is as follows: t is more than or equal to 120 ℃ and less than or equal to 200 ℃, and the pressure P applied to the outer pipe body is as follows: p is more than or equal to 100Pa and less than or equal to 300 Pa.

6. The method of loading a cartridge as recited in claim 1, wherein said loading a cooling tube into the outer body from the second end such that the cooling tube is disposed adjacent to the tobacco comprises:

conveying the plurality of cooling pipes along a preset direction;

transporting the plurality of cooling tubes to the plurality of outer tubes such that the plurality of cooling tubes are centrally aligned with the outer tubes and adjacent to the second end; and

and filling the cooling pipe into the outer pipe body from the second end.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein said loading said cooling tube into said outer body from said second end comprises:

filling the outer tube body with the cooling tube from the second end, so that the distance L2 between the end of the cooling tube far away from the second end and the tobacco is as follows: l2 is more than or equal to 1.5mm and less than or equal to 2 mm.

8. The cartridge loading method of claim 6, wherein the ratio of the length L3 of the cooling tube to the length L0 of the outer body is: 1: L3/L0 is more than or equal to 2.65 and less than or equal to 1: 2.0.

9. the method of loading a cartridge according to claim 1, wherein said loading a filter element into the outer body from the second end such that the filter element is disposed adjacent the cooling tube comprises:

providing a plurality of filter elements, wherein the outer diameter of the filter elements is greater than the inner diameter of the outer tube, and the outer diameter d1 of the filter elements is: d1 is not less than 6.5mm and not more than 7 mm;

transporting the plurality of filter elements to the plurality of outer tubes, the filter elements being centrally aligned with the outer tubes and adjacent the second ends; and

and filling the filter element into the outer tube body from the second end so that the filter element is in interference fit with the outer tube body.

10. The method of loading a cartridge as recited in claim 1, wherein after wrapping the plurality of outer tubes on an outer surface to form a plurality of cartridges, the method of loading a cartridge further comprises:

detecting the plurality of cartridges;

rejecting unqualified smoke cartridges; and

and transporting the qualified cigarette cartridges to a preset point position to accommodate the cigarette cartridges.

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