A louver blade off-axis flow transfer device in a packaging automation assembly line

Abstract

The application discloses a louver blade off-axis flow transfer device in a packaging automation assembly line, which comprises a support fixedly installed on the rack of a plasticizing device, and further comprises an uplink slide fixedly installed on the support, which comprises left and right tracks extending upward along the longitudinal direction and inclined downward, and a first hollow area extending along the longitudinal direction is formed between the left and right tracks; a first anti-turning assembly is arranged at the uplink slide and fixedly connected with the support, and comprises a first anti-lateral turning member and a one-way passing component, and the first anti-lateral turning member is provided with a first limiting channel extending along the longitudinal direction; a conveying member is arranged at the downstream end of the uplink slide; and a driving member is drivingly connected with the conveying member. The uplink slide is inclined without power, so that the louver blade group is naturally lifted and separated from the louver blade group by the self-running thrust of the rod, and the conveying member then conveys the louver blade group to the next process, thereby saving labor cost and realizing automatic flow transfer without manual operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated conveying technology for louvered blades, and in particular to a louvered blade detachment and transfer device for use in automated packaging production lines. Background Technology

[0002] The application of louvered panels is becoming increasingly widespread, and they are usually packaged in sets of 10, with each set processed by specialized laminating equipment (e.g., Figure 1 After the heat shrink machine (7) completes the lamination process, the parts need to be transferred to the conveyor belt of the side labeling machine (8) for the next process. Currently, there are two main transfer schemes for the louver assembly (9) in China: Option 1: Manual Handling. Operators remove the louvers from the threading rod 71 of the laminating equipment and place them onto the conveyor belt of the side labeling machine. The drawbacks of this option are: it requires dedicated personnel for handling, resulting in high labor intensity; for heat shrink wrapping machines, due to their high production efficiency, two operators are needed simultaneously, significantly increasing labor costs.

[0003] The second option is a robotic gripping solution. Industrial robotic arms are used to remove the louvers from the threading rod 71 and place them on the side labeling machine conveyor belt. The production cycle of the laminating heat shrink machine is 2-3 seconds per set, requiring at least two sets of robotic arms working together. Each set of robotic arms must complete the gripping of one set of louvers within 4-5 seconds, which is currently the fastest speed achievable by robotic arms in the industry. The production cycle of the sleeve heat shrink machine is 1.5-2.5 seconds per set, with higher production efficiency, but requiring more robotic arms, at least 4-5 sets. This solution has the following drawbacks: First, it requires a large investment in equipment, has high operating costs, a high mechanical failure rate, and is prone to tipping over when placing louvers; second, the front-end laminating equipment needs further modification, as the number of threading rods 71 ​​at the rear of the existing laminating equipment cannot meet the installation requirements of multiple sets of robotic arms, necessitating an increase in the number of threading rods 71; third, the robotic arms need frequent adjustments based on louvers of different sizes and heights, resulting in poor adaptability. Currently, there are no successful implementation cases of this solution in the industry. Some companies have tried to install a single robotic arm, but they have had to pay the price of reducing production efficiency by more than 50%. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a louvered de-shafting and transfer device for use in automated packaging production lines.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A louvered de-shafting and transfer device for an automated packaging production line includes a bracket, which is fixedly installed on the frame of a laminating equipment, and further includes: An upward slide is fixedly installed on the bracket. The upward slide includes a left track and a right track that extend longitudinally and downwardly at an upward angle. The left track and the right track are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction and form a first hollow area extending longitudinally between them. The first hollow area is used for the through rod of the laminating equipment to pass through. The first anti-tipping component is located at the upper slide rail and is fixedly connected to the bracket. The first anti-tipping component includes a first anti-lateral tipping member. The first anti-lateral tipping member is provided with a first limiting channel extending longitudinally to prevent the louvers from tipping laterally when they detach from the rod on the upper slide rail. A conveying component, located at the downstream end of the upward slide, is used to receive the louvers after they have detached from the rod and convey them downstream. A driving component is connected to the conveying component and is used to drive the conveying component to operate.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a second anti-tipping component, which is installed on the upper part of the conveying member. The second anti-tipping component includes a second anti-lateral tipping component, which has a second limiting channel extending longitudinally to prevent the louvers from tipping laterally during the conveying process on the conveying member.

[0007] Preferably, the first anti-tipping component further includes a one-way passage component, the passage direction of which points downstream, to prevent the louvers from tipping backward longitudinally.

[0008] Preferably, the first anti-rollover component further includes a first one-way ratchet and a second one-way ratchet. The first one-way ratchet is installed at the downstream end of one of the first side baffles, and the second one-way ratchet is installed at the downstream end of the other first side baffle. The first one-way ratchet and the second one-way ratchet are arranged opposite to each other and rotate in opposite directions, thus forming the one-way passage component.

[0009] Preferably, the first anti-tipping component includes a gantry, which is fixed to the frame of the laminating equipment. Two first lateral baffles are connected to the gantry. The two first lateral baffles are arranged opposite each other in the lateral direction and spaced apart, and the gap between them forms the first limiting channel.

[0010] Preferably, the first anti-rollover assembly further includes a lateral adjustment member, with two first lateral baffles disposed on the lateral adjustment member, which is disposed on the gantry and is used to drive the two first lateral baffles to move synchronously in opposite directions or in opposite directions along the lateral direction.

[0011] Preferably, the lateral adjustment component includes a left- or right-hand screw extending laterally, two double-flange nuts, an optical axis, two linear bearings, a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a spacing adjustment handwheel; The left and right spiral screws are rotatably connected to the gantry at both ends. The left and right spiral screws are equipped with axial limiting parts to restrict the axial movement of the left and right spiral screws. The left and right spiral screws are equipped with two sections of threads with opposite directions of rotation. Two double flange nuts are respectively engaged with the two sections of threads. The optical axis is located at both ends of the gantry, and is parallel to the upper part of the left and right spiral screws. A linear bearing is fitted on the optical axis at the lower double flange nut fixing point. The first connecting plate is vertically fixed to the corresponding upper and lower double flange nuts and linear bearings; The two first side baffles are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding double flange nuts via the second connecting plate; The spacing adjustment handwheel is fixedly connected to the end of the left and right rotating screws and is used to drive the left and right rotating screws to rotate, thereby driving the two first lateral baffles to move synchronously towards or away from each other.

[0012] Preferably, the first anti-tipping component includes an angle adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle of the first side baffle relative to the horizontal plane. The angle adjustment structure includes a plurality of concentric arcuate slots formed on the second connecting plate, and fasteners pass through the arcuate slots and are fixedly connected to the first side baffle.

[0013] Preferably, the first anti-tipping component includes a lifting adjustment member, which is mounted on the gantry and drivenly connected to the lateral adjustment member, for adjusting the vertical height of the two first lateral baffles.

[0014] Preferably, the second anti-rollover component further includes a second anti-longitudinal rollover member, which is a height limiting structure. The second anti-longitudinal rollover member has a gap with the upper part of the louver group, so as to abut against the upper end of the louver group when the louver group rolls forward or backward in the longitudinal direction.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: 1. By setting up an unpowered inclined upward slide, the louver assembly can naturally rise and detach with the thrust of the through rod. The conveying component then transports the louver assembly to the next process. No manual grabbing is required, thus saving labor costs and realizing unattended automated flow.

[0016] 2. By setting a first anti-tipping component consisting of a side baffle and a one-way ratchet, wherein the first one-way ratchet and the second one-way ratchet rotate in opposite directions and the distance between the inner sides of the two ratchets is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the louver blade, a one-way passage component is formed, which only allows the louver blade assembly to pass downstream and cannot reverse backward, effectively preventing the louver blade from tipping backward when it detaches from the rod, ensuring a smooth louver conveying process, eliminating the need for high-cost robotic arm equipment, and achieving low cost, stability, reliability, and low failure rate.

[0017] 3. By directly installing the bracket onto the frame of the existing laminating equipment, and allowing the guide rod to pass through the first hollow area of ​​the upward slide and the second hollow area of ​​the conveying component, no modification is required to the number or structure of the guide rods at the rear end of the laminating equipment. It can be directly installed and built based on the existing equipment.

[0018] 4. By setting adjustable horizontal adjustment components with adjustable spacing and adjustable lifting adjustment components, the first side baffle can quickly adapt to louver assemblies of different diameters and heights without frequent adjustments, making it highly versatile.

[0019] 5. The second anti-tipping component includes a second anti-longitudinal side-tipping component. The second anti-longitudinal side-tipping component has a gap with the upper end of the louver assembly. When the louver tilts forward or backward, it abuts and limits the movement, thus achieving posture stability throughout the entire process from detachment to conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the assembly relationship between the present invention and the heat shrink film machine and the side label machine; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view at point B in the middle; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view at point C Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front view of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the front three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the front three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view at point D; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the upward sliding track in this invention; Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first anti-tipping component in this invention; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view at point E in the middle; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second anti-tipping component of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0021] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this invention, for ease of expressing the orientation relationships, the following definitions apply: the direction of movement of the louver assembly during the conveying process is longitudinal; the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction in the horizontal plane is transverse; the vertical direction is vertical; along the conveying direction of the louver assembly, the inlet end of the louver assembly is upstream, and the outlet end of the louver assembly is downstream; the direction pointing downstream in the longitudinal direction is forward, and vice versa; the direction pointing towards the center of the conveying louver assembly in the transverse direction is inward, and vice versa.

[0024] like Figures 1-13 As shown, a louvered de-axial transfer device in an automated packaging production line includes a support, an upward slide 2, a first anti-tipping component 3, a conveying component, a driving component, and a second anti-tipping component 6.

[0025] This device is located between the heat shrink film colliding machine 7 and the labeling machine 8. The heat shrink film colliding machine 7 is equipped with a through rod 71, and the louver assembly 9 has a central hole in the middle. The louver assembly 9 is sleeved on the through rod 71 through its central hole. There is a certain gap between the outer peripheral surface of the through rod 71 and the inner wall of the central hole of the louver assembly 9, so that after the louver assembly 9 enters the upper slide rail 2, the louver assembly 9 can tilt at a certain angle relative to the through rod 71 in the front-back direction, so as not to get stuck.

[0026] As the supporting foundation of the device, in this embodiment, the support is the optical axis type adjustable support support 1 in the prior art. Several optical axis type adjustable support supports 1 are arranged longitudinally and fixed on the frame of the film shrinking machine 7. The optical axis type adjustable support support 1 includes two bases 11. The two bases 11 are respectively set on both sides of the louvers in the transverse direction during the conveying process. A vertical optical axis 12 is fixedly connected in the base 11. An optical axis cross clamp 13 is fixedly sleeved on the vertical optical axis 12. A horizontal connecting optical axis 14 is passed through the two transversely opposite optical axis cross clamps 13 to form a gate-shaped structure support.

[0027] The upward slide 2 is fixed on the optical axis adjustable support bracket 1, including a left track 21 and a right track 22 extending longitudinally and inclined downwards. The two are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction, and a first hollow area extending longitudinally is formed between the left track and the right track for the threading rod 71 of the laminating equipment to pass through. In this embodiment, the left track 21 and the right track 22 have the same structure and are arranged in a mirror image on both sides of the louver during the conveying process. The left track 21 includes a support plate 212 extending longitudinally and inclined downwards. In order to reduce the shaking of the louver when it moves upwards, a needle roller anvil 213 is installed on the upper surface of the support plate 212 corresponding to the louver. The downstream end of the support plate 212 is provided with a bearing surface, which is used to contact the lower end surface of the louver assembly, and the height of the bearing surface is not lower than the height of the upper end of the threading rod 71, so as to ensure that the louver assembly is disengaged from the threading rod 71 when it is about to leave the upward slide 2 and move upwards to the conveying component.

[0028] The right track 22 and the left track 21 have the same structure, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0029] The right track 22 and the left track 21 are arranged laterally at intervals, and the interval 23 between the right track 22 and the left track 21 forms a first hollow area for the through rod 71 of the plasticizing equipment to pass through.

[0030] The first anti-tipping component 3 is located at the upper slide 2 and is fixedly connected to the frame of the laminating equipment 7. It includes a first anti-lateral tipping component, in which a first limiting channel extending longitudinally is provided. The louver and the through rod 71 are inserted into the limiting cavity to prevent the louver from tipping laterally when it detaches from the through rod 71 on the upper slide 2. It also includes a one-way passage component, the passage direction of which points downstream. The one-way passage component is in contact with the louver to prevent the louver from tipping backward longitudinally.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first anti-tipping component 3 is installed in the latter half of the upward slide 2 (i.e., the position where the louver group is about to disengage from the through rod 71), and includes a gantry 31, a lifting adjustment component 34, a lateral adjustment component 33, two first side baffles 35, a first one-way ratchet 36, a second one-way ratchet 37, and an angle adjustment structure.

[0032] The gantry 31 serves as the mounting base for the first anti-tipping component 3. The gantry 31 includes a horizontal mounting plate 311 extending laterally. The horizontal mounting plate 311 has vertical mounting plates 312 extending downward in the vertical direction at both ends. The vertical mounting plate 312 has an elongated groove 313 extending vertically. The lower part of the vertical mounting plate 312 has a bottom plate hole, and the vertical mounting plate 312 is fixedly connected to the frame of the laminating equipment 7 through the bottom plate hole.

[0033] The lifting adjustment component 34 is installed on the gantry 31 and connected to the lateral adjustment component 33, used to adjust the overall height of the first anti-tipping component 3. Specifically, the lifting adjustment component includes a vertically extending lifting adjustment screw 342, which passes through and is rotatably connected to the horizontal mounting plate 311. A shaft fixing clamp 344 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting adjustment screw 342. The upper surface of the horizontal mounting plate 311 is provided with a nut-type handwheel 341 that is threadedly engaged with the lifting adjustment screw 342, and the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate 311 is provided with a butterfly nut 343 that is threadedly engaged with the lifting adjustment screw 342. The nut-type handwheel 341 is used to drive the lifting adjustment screw 342 to rotate to achieve height adjustment, and the butterfly nut 343 is used to lock and position the device after the height adjustment is completed.

[0034] A lateral adjustment component 33 is mounted on the gantry 31 and connected to the side baffle drive, used to drive the two side baffles to move synchronously inward or outward in opposite directions along the lateral direction. Specifically, the lateral adjustment component includes, as in the prior art, left and right rotating screws 332, double flange nuts 336, linear bearings 335, optical shafts 334, spacing adjustment handwheels 331, first connecting plate 333, second connecting plate 337, double-rail slide device 338, and thrust bearings 339. The left and right rotating screws 332 are arranged laterally, and both ends of the left and right rotating screws 332 pass through the slide grooves 313 located at both ends of the lateral direction of the gantry 31. The left and right rotating screws 332 have two threads with opposite directions of rotation. There are two double flange nuts 336, which respectively mate with the two threads with opposite directions of rotation on the left and right rotating screws 332, one of which is a left-handed nut and the other is a right-handed nut. The optical shaft 334 is parallel to the upper side of the left and right rotating screws 332. The optical axis 334 is inserted into the sliding grooves 313 at both ends of the transverse direction of the gantry 31. The middle part of the optical axis 334 is inserted into the optical axis fixing clamp 344. A linear bearing 335 is sleeved on the optical axis 334 at the position corresponding to the double flange nut 336. The linear bearing 335 slides along the axial direction of the optical axis 334. The first connecting plate 333 extends vertically. The upper and lower ends of the first connecting plate 333 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower corresponding linear bearings 335 and double flange nuts 336, respectively, to restrict the rotation of the double flange nuts 336. The rotation causes the double flange nut 336 to move axially along the left and right spiral screws 332. Both ends of the left and right spiral screws 332 are equipped with double-rail slide devices 338. Each double-rail slide device 338 includes two linear slide rails 3381 arranged parallel to the slide groove 313. Each linear slide rail 3381 is slidably connected to a slider 3382. Slide tables 3383 are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the two sliders 3382, and the slide tables 3383 are sleeved on the ends of the left and right spiral screws 332. The slide tables 3383 and the left and right spiral screws 332 are connected... A rotatable connection is established. A thrust bearing 339 is also provided on the outer side of the slide table 3383. The thrust bearing 339 is coaxially sleeved on the left and right rotating screws 332. A nut is provided on the outer side of the thrust bearing 339, threadedly connected to the left and right rotating screws 332. The nut secures the thrust bearing 339 to the end of the left and right rotating screws 332, thereby limiting the axial movement of the left and right rotating screws 332. A spacing adjustment handwheel 331 is fixedly connected to the end of the left and right rotating screws 332 and is used to drive the left and right rotating screws 332 to rotate. When the spacing adjustment handwheel 331 rotates, the left and right rotating screws 332 drive the two double-flange nuts 336 to move synchronously in opposite directions or in opposite directions, thereby adjusting the spacing between the two side baffles. A second connecting plate 337 extending vertically downwards is fixedly connected to the other end of the double-flange nuts 336.

[0035] Two first lateral baffles 35 are arranged laterally opposite and spaced apart, and are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding double flange nuts 336 via second connecting plates 337. The gap 38 between the two first lateral baffles 35 forms a first limiting channel, and the gap 38 between the two first lateral baffles 35 can be adjusted so that it does not contact the louvers (i.e., slightly larger than the outer diameter of the louvers).

[0036] The first one-way ratchet 36 and the second one-way ratchet 37 are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction. The first one-way ratchet 36 is installed at the downstream end of one of the first side baffles 35, and the second one-way ratchet 37 is installed at the downstream end of the other first side baffle 35. The first one-way ratchet 36 and the second one-way ratchet 37 are arranged adjacent to each other at the junction of the upward slide 2 and the conveying component 4. The louvered blade assembly passes between the first one-way ratchet 36 and the second one-way ratchet 37. The first one-way ratchet 36 includes a one-way needle roller bearing 362 that is rotatably connected to the first side baffle 35. The outer circumferential surface of the one-way needle roller bearing 362 is fixed. A blade claw base 361 is fitted onto the louver assembly. Several plate-shaped blade claws 363 are evenly distributed on the outer circumference of the blade claw base 361. The blade claws 363 extend outwards from the outer circumference of the blade claw base 361 and towards the front of rotation. The blade claws 363 are convex arc-shaped and made of elastically deformable spring steel sheets. The second one-way ratchet 37 has the same structure as the first one-way ratchet 36, but rotates in opposite directions. This makes the first one-way ratchet 36 and the second one-way ratchet 37 form a one-way passage component, allowing the louver blade assembly to move only in the downstream direction, thus preventing the louver blades from tipping over backwards. The inner distance between the two ratchet wheels is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the louver blades to ensure that the louver blades can only pass forward longitudinally (i.e., downstream) and cannot move backwards (i.e., against the flow direction), thus preventing the louver blades from tipping over backwards.

[0037] An angle adjustment structure is provided at the connection between the second connecting plate 337 and the corresponding first lateral baffle 35 to adjust the tilt angle of the first lateral baffle 35 relative to the horizontal plane, so that it matches the tilt angle of the upward slide 2. Specifically, the second connecting plate 337 has several concentric arcuate grooves 3371, and bolts 39 are inserted through the first lateral baffle 35 and the arcuate grooves 3371. After loosening the bolts 39, the first lateral baffle 35 can swing around the center of the arcuate groove 3371 to adjust its tilt angle; after adjustment, tightening the bolts 39 will fix it in place.

[0038] The conveying component is located at the downstream end of the upward slide 2 and is used to convey the louvers to the upstream end of the next process. It has a second hollow area in the middle, and the length and width of the second hollow area allow the through rod 719 to pass through. In this embodiment, the conveying component is a front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4, which includes two conveyor belts 41 arranged laterally at intervals. The inner gap 43 between the two conveyor belts 41 forms the second hollow area.

[0039] The driving component is connected to the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4 for driving the conveyor belt 41. In this embodiment, the driving component is a motor 5, which is connected to the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4 via a synchronous belt drive component 52.

[0040] The front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4 and its connection with the motor 5 via the synchronous belt drive component 52 are both existing technologies. Their specific structure and connection relationship are irrelevant to the point of this invention and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The second anti-overturning component 6 is installed on the upper part of the front hollow double-row belt conveyor 4, including a second anti-lateral overturning component. The second anti-lateral overturning component is provided with a second limiting channel extending longitudinally. The louvers are inserted into the second limiting channel to prevent the louvers from overturning laterally during the conveying process on the front hollow double-row belt conveyor 4.

[0042] In this embodiment, the second anti-tipping component 6 includes a baffle mounting base 61. Several baffle mounting bases 61 are fixed at both ends of the front hollow double-row belt conveyor 4. Two second baffles 62 arranged laterally are fixedly connected to the upper end of the baffle mounting base 61. The second baffles 62 extend longitudinally. The inner gap 65 of the two second baffles 62 forms a second limiting channel. The louvers are inserted in the inner gap 65 of the two second baffles 62 to prevent the louvers from tipping over laterally.

[0043] The second anti-tipping component 6 also includes a second anti-longitudinal side-tipping member 64. The second anti-longitudinal side-tipping member 64 is a height limiting structure. The second anti-longitudinal side-tipping member 64 has a gap with the upper part of the louver group, which is used to abut against the upper end of the louver group when the louver group tilts forward or backward in the longitudinal direction, thereby limiting the longitudinal tilting of the louver group. In this embodiment, the second anti-longitudinal rollover component 64 is located at the upstream end of the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4, and includes two L-shaped plate groups arranged opposite to each other. The two L-shaped plate groups are respectively fixed on two corresponding second baffles 62. The L-shaped plate group includes a vertical plate 642 extending vertically upward. The vertical plate 642 is fixed on the second baffle 62. The vertical plate 642 is provided with an elongated oval mounting groove 643 extending vertically, which is used to adjust the installation height of the vertical plate 642 to adapt to louver groups of different models and heights. The vertical plate 642 is fixed by bolts passing through the mounting groove 643 and the second baffle 62. The upper end of the vertical plate 642 is connected to a horizontal plate 641 extending inward in the transverse direction. A gap is left between the horizontal plate 641 and the upper end face of the louver group.

[0044] A transition plate 42 is provided between the downstream end of the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4 and the upstream end of the labeling machine conveyor belt. The transition plate 42 is fixed on the frame of the labeling machine 8, and its installation height is slightly lower than the upper surface of the conveyor belt 41 of the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4 and the conveyor belt of the side labeling machine 8. The length of the transition plate is no more than 1.5 times the diameter of the louvers. When the previous set of louver groups 9 is conveyed to the downstream end of the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4, the thrust of the subsequent set of louver groups causes them to automatically slide into the conveyor belt of the side labeling machine 8 via the transition plate 42, achieving continuous flow.

[0045] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Step 1: Based on the actual dimensions of the laminating equipment (impact heat shrink machine or sleeve heat shrink machine) and the downstream labeling machine, firstly, adjust the height and tilt angle of the upward slide 2 using the optical axis adjustable support bracket 1 to ensure that the tilt of the left track 21 and the right track 22 matches the running trajectory of the guide rod 9. Simultaneously, adjust the height of the lateral adjustment component 33 using the lifting adjustment component 34 to match the louver assembly. Then, adjust the lateral distance between the two first lateral baffles 35 using the lateral adjustment component 33 to make it slightly larger than the outer diameter of the louvers. Finally, use the angle adjustment structure to ensure that the tilt angle of the first lateral baffles 35 matches the upward slide 2. Furthermore, adjust the spacing of the second baffles 62 in the second anti-tipping assembly 6 and the installation height of the second anti-longitudinal side-tipping component 64 using the baffle mounting seat 61 to accommodate the specifications of the louver assembly to be conveyed.

[0046] Step 2: The through rod 71 carries the louver assembly fitted onto it and moves forward (downstream) along the upward slide 2. The bottom of the louver assembly contacts the needle roller anvil 213 on the upper surface of the left track 21 and the right track 22, reducing upward vibration and making the operation smoother. The louver assembly climbs upward along the inclined upward slide 2 with the help of the thrust of the through rod 71. When the bottom of the louver assembly reaches the top of the through rod 71, the louver assembly naturally detaches from the through rod 71. At this time, the louver assembly is about to detach from the upward slide 2 and move onto the conveying component.

[0047] During this process, the two first lateral baffles 35 prevent the louver assembly from tipping over in the lateral direction; at the same time, the first one-way ratchet 36 and the second one-way ratchet 37 located at the downstream end (the two rotate in opposite directions and the inner distance is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the louver) only allow the louver assembly to pass forward (downstream) in one direction, preventing the louver assembly from tipping over backward (upstream).

[0048] Step 3: After detaching from the guide rod 71, the louvered blade assembly continues to be conveyed forward by the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4. A second hollow area is formed between the two conveyor belts 41, and the guide rod 71 passes through the second hollow area without interfering with the conveyor belts 41. The motor 5 drives the two conveyor belts 41 to operate synchronously through the synchronous belt drive component 52, conveying the louvered blade assembly downstream. By adjusting the speed of the motor 5, the spacing between adjacent louvered blade sets can be controlled to adapt to the cycle requirements of different models of labeling machines at the downstream end.

[0049] Step 4: During the conveying process on the conveying component 4, the second limiting channel between the two second baffles 62 prevents the louver assembly from tipping over in the lateral direction; during the transition of the louver assembly from the upward slide 2 to the conveying component 4, a gap is left between the second anti-longitudinal tipping component 64 set at the upstream end of the conveying component 4 and the upper end face of the louver assembly. When the louver assembly tilts forward or backward due to an accident, the horizontal plate 641 abuts against the upper end of the louver assembly, thereby restricting its longitudinal tipping.

[0050] Step 5: When the current set of louver blades is conveyed to the end of the front-end hollow double-row belt conveyor 4, the thrust of the subsequent set of louver blades causes it to automatically slide into the labeling machine's conveyor belt via the transition plate. The installation height of the transition plate is slightly lower than the upper surface of the conveyor belt 41 and the labeling machine's conveyor belt, and its length is no more than 1.5 times the diameter of the louver blades, ensuring a smooth transition of the louver blade sets and achieving continuous flow.

[0051] At this point, the louver assembly has completed the entire process of automatic shaft removal and transfer from the laminating equipment to the labeling machine, without the need for manual intervention or robotic gripping.

[0052] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate and not limit the technical solutions of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Any modifications or partial substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0053] If the terms "first" or "second" are used in this document to define components, those skilled in the art should know that the use of "first" or "second" is merely for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" 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; 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 invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

Claims

1. A louvered de-shafting and transfer device for an automated packaging production line, comprising a bracket, the bracket being fixedly installed on the frame of a laminating equipment, characterized in that, Also includes: An upward slide is fixedly installed on the bracket. The upward slide includes a left track and a right track that extend longitudinally and downwardly at an upward angle. The left track and the right track are arranged opposite each other in the transverse direction and form a first hollow area extending longitudinally between them. The first hollow area is used for the through rod of the laminating equipment to pass through. The first anti-tipping component is located at the upper slide rail and is fixedly connected to the bracket. The first anti-tipping component includes a first anti-lateral tipping member. The first anti-lateral tipping member is provided with a first limiting channel extending longitudinally to prevent the louvers from tipping laterally when they detach from the rod on the upper slide rail. A conveying component, located at the downstream end of the upward slide, is used to receive the louvers after they have detached from the rod and convey them downstream. A driving component is connected to the conveying component and is used to drive the conveying component to operate.

2. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second anti-tipping component, which is installed on the upper part of the conveying member. The second anti-tipping component includes a second anti-lateral tipping component, which has a second limiting channel extending longitudinally to prevent the louvers from tipping laterally during the conveying process on the conveying member.

3. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first anti-tipping component also includes a one-way passage component, the passage direction of which points downstream, to prevent the louvers from tipping backward longitudinally.

4. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first anti-rollover component further includes a first one-way ratchet and a second one-way ratchet. The first one-way ratchet is installed at the downstream end of one of the first side baffles, and the second one-way ratchet is installed at the downstream end of the other first side baffle. The first one-way ratchet and the second one-way ratchet are arranged opposite to each other and rotate in opposite directions, thus forming the one-way passage component.

5. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first anti-tipping component includes a gantry, which is fixed to the frame of the laminating equipment. Two first lateral baffles are connected to the gantry. The two first lateral baffles are arranged opposite each other in the lateral direction and are spaced apart. The gap between them forms the first limiting channel.

6. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first anti-rollover assembly also includes a lateral adjustment member, with two first lateral baffles disposed on the lateral adjustment member. The lateral adjustment member is disposed on the gantry and is used to drive the two first lateral baffles to move synchronously towards or away from each other in the lateral direction.

7. The louvered blade de-shaft transfer device in an automated packaging production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lateral adjustment component includes a left- or right-hand screw extending laterally, two double-flange nuts, an optical shaft, two linear bearings, a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a spacing adjustment handwheel; The left and right spiral screws are rotatably connected to the gantry at both ends. The left and right spiral screws are equipped with axial limiting parts to restrict the axial movement of the left and right spiral screws. The left and right spiral screws are equipped with two sections of threads with opposite directions of rotation. Two double flange nuts are respectively engaged with the two sections of threads. The optical axis is located at both ends of the gantry, and is parallel to the upper part of the left and right spiral screws. A linear bearing is fitted on the optical axis at the lower double flange nut fixing position. The first connecting plate is vertically fixed to the corresponding upper and lower double flange nuts and linear bearings; The two first lateral baffles are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding double flange nuts via the second connecting plate; The spacing adjustment handwheel is fixedly connected to the end of the left and right rotating screws and is used to drive the left and right rotating screws to rotate, thereby driving the two first lateral baffles to move synchronously towards or away from each other.

8. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first anti-rollover component includes an angle adjustment structure for adjusting the tilt angle of the first side baffle relative to the horizontal plane. The angle adjustment structure includes a plurality of concentric arc-shaped grooves formed on the second connecting plate, and fasteners pass through the arc-shaped grooves and are fixedly connected to the first side baffle.

9. A louvered blade de-shafting device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first anti-tipping component includes a lifting adjustment member, which is mounted on the gantry and drivenly connected to the lateral adjustment member, for adjusting the vertical height of the two first lateral baffles.

10. The louvered detachment and transfer device for an automated packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second anti-rollover component also includes a second anti-longitudinal rollover member, which is a height limiting structure. The second anti-longitudinal rollover member has a gap with the upper part of the louver group, which is used to abut against the upper end of the louver group when the louver group rolls forward or backward in the longitudinal direction.

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