A modular counting machine

Abstract

The application discloses a modular grain counter, which comprises a mounting base, the mounting base comprises a supporting bottom plate and a limiting front stopper, the limiting front stopper is arranged on the supporting bottom plate, a plurality of interval arranged guide rods are arranged on the limiting front stopper, clamping mechanisms are arranged on the overhanging ends of the guide rods, and detachable standard grain counting modules are arranged between the adjacent two guide rods.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of food and medicine packaging machinery, in particular to a modular grain counter. BACKGROUND

[0002] The grain counter is used for counting and packaging granular materials such as medicines and buttons, and the materials need to be loaded into a packaging container after counting is completed. The grain counter generally comprises a hopper assembly, a servo pushing assembly, a three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism and a grain counting and discharging mechanism. The servo pushing assembly intermittently pushes the materials at the discharging port of the hopper assembly to the three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism. The grain counting and discharging mechanism comprises a grain counting hopper and a plurality of grain counting channels. The grain counting channels are arranged side by side at the discharging end of the vibrating plate feeding mechanism. A grain counting component is arranged in each grain counting channel. The grain counting hopper is arranged below each grain counting channel. One grain counting hopper corresponds to a plurality of grain counting channels. A sub-material door is arranged at the discharging port of each grain counting channel. A total material door is arranged at the discharging port of the grain counting hopper. The grain counting channels and the total material door are signal connected with the grain counting component and are opened and closed according to the filling quantity of the materials.

[0003] (1) The three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism and the plurality of grain counting hoppers are in an integral structure, which needs to be integrally installed and disassembled, and is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble and is not convenient to maintain.

[0004] (2) A fixed filling hopper is generally arranged below the material receiving hopper. The filling hopper cannot be adjusted in height and cannot adapt to the filling of bottles of different heights, and the adaptability is poor.

[0005] (3) The structure of the servo pushing assembly is complex, and the intermittent pushing effect is poor.

[0006] (4) The grain counter is heavy at the top and light at the bottom, and belongs to a structure with a heavy head and a light foot. The bottom is a machine box, and only some lines are arranged in the machine box. After installation, the grain counter is unstable. SUMMARY

[0007] The present application aims to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a modular grain counter which is convenient to disassemble and assemble, convenient to maintain and good in stability.

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0009] A modular grain counter comprises a mounting seat, the mounting seat comprises a supporting bottom plate and a limiting front stopper, the limiting front stopper is arranged on the supporting bottom plate, a plurality of spacer arranged guide rods are arranged on the limiting front stopper, clamping mechanisms are arranged at the overhanging ends of the guide rods, a standard grain counting module is detachably arranged between two adjacent guide rods, the standard grain counting module is supported on the supporting bottom plate and clamped between the limiting front stopper and the clamping mechanism, a roller which can roll on the guide rods is arranged on both sides of the standard grain counting module, and the roller is supported on the corresponding guide rod.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0011] The clamping mechanism includes a clamping block, the guide rod has a slot, the clamping block is movably disposed in the slot, the standard counting module is clamped between the limiting front stop and the clamping block, and the guide rod is provided with a release component for retracting the clamping block into the slot.

[0012] The guide rod has a mounting hole at its center that communicates with the slot. The unlocking assembly includes a pull rod that slides in the mounting hole and a handle at the outer end of the pull rod. The locking block is hinged to the pull rod. The pull rod has an elastic element that pushes the locking block outward. The end face of the locking block away from the standard counting module is the unlocking surface. The unlocking surface is a slope or an arc surface. The slot has a stop part at the position opposite to the unlocking surface.

[0013] The card blocks are provided in at least two, and each card block is arranged at a distance around the center of the guide rod, and the elastic element is provided between each card block.

[0014] The outer end of the support base plate is provided with an auxiliary support roller, and the standard counting module is supported on the auxiliary support roller.

[0015] The counting machine also includes a filling station and an adjustable lifting frame. The mounting base is installed on the lifting frame, and the filling station is located below the discharge port of the standard counting module.

[0016] The filling station is equipped with a bottle conveying mechanism.

[0017] The standard counting module includes a frame and a hopper assembly, a pusher assembly, a three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism, and a counting and unloading mechanism mounted on the frame. The hopper assembly is located at the feed end of the three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism, and the counting and unloading mechanism is located at the discharge end of the three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism. The frame is clamped between a limit stop and a clamping mechanism.

[0018] The pushing assembly includes a pushing channel and a pushing component. The pushing channel is located between the inlet end of the three-stage vibrating feeder and the outlet of the hopper assembly and is arranged at an inclination. The pushing component is located at the bottom end of the hopper assembly. The bottom of the pushing channel is provided with a first dust suction port and the top of the pushing channel is provided with a second dust suction port.

[0019] The top of the limiting front stop is provided with multiple material hoppers, and each material hopper corresponds vertically to a certain number of particle feeding mechanisms.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] The modular counting machine of this invention features standard counting modules supported on a base plate and clamped to a limiting front stop and a locking mechanism. This effectively divides the existing integrated structure of multiple standard counting modules into several independently detachable modules, reducing the weight required for assembly and disassembly and improving ease of use. During assembly and disassembly, simply release the locking mechanism and pull the standard counting module away from the limiting front stop. Conversely, during installation, insert the standard counting module between two adjacent guide rods and clamp it between the limiting front stop and the locking mechanism. Furthermore, each standard counting module is supported on a corresponding guide rod by rollers on both sides, enhancing stability. This modular counting machine is easy to assemble and disassemble, convenient to maintain, and exhibits good stability.

[0022] The modular counting machine of this invention uses a release assembly to retract the locking block into the slot, thereby releasing the blocking block from obstructing the outer end of the standard counting module. The standard counting module can then be removed by pulling it out. It has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0023] The modular counting machine of the present invention allows the bottle to enter the filling station and be filled through the outlet of the standard counting module. Since the mounting base is installed on the lifting frame, the standard counting module can be raised and lowered with the lifting frame to adjust the height with the filling station, so as to adapt to the filling of bottles of different heights, thus having strong adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the modular counting machine of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the modular counting machine of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the invention of the modular counting machine.

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the standard counting module for the invention of the modular counting machine.

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting base for the modular counting machine of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the modular counting machine of the present invention.

[0033] The labels in the diagram represent:

[0034] 1. Mounting base; 11. Support base plate; 111. Auxiliary support roller; 12. Limiting front stop; 13. Guide rod; 131. Groove; 132. Mounting hole; 133. Stopping part; 2. Standard counting module; 21. Frame; 22. Hopper assembly; 23. Pushing assembly; 231. Pushing channel; 232. Pushing component; 233. First dust suction port; 234. Second dust suction port; 24. Three-stage vibratory feeder mechanism; 25. Counting and unloading mechanism; 26. Roller; 6. Clamping mechanism; 61. Clamping block; 611. Unclamping surface; 62. Unclamping assembly; 621. Pull rod; 622. Handle; 623. Elastic component; 7. Filling station; 71. Bottle conveying mechanism; 8. Lifting frame; 9. Drop hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] Figures 1 to 9 An embodiment of the modular counting machine of the present invention is shown. The modular counting machine includes a mounting base 1, which includes a supporting base plate 11 and a limiting front stop 12. The limiting front stop 12 is disposed on the supporting base plate 11 and has multiple spaced guide rods 13. The protruding ends of the guide rods 13 are provided with a clamping mechanism 6. A detachable standard counting module 2 is provided between two adjacent guide rods 13. The standard counting module 2 is supported on the supporting base plate 11 and clamped between the limiting front stop 12 and the clamping mechanism 6. Rollers 26 that can roll on the guide rods 13 are provided on both sides of the standard counting module 2 and are supported on the corresponding guide rods 13.

[0037] Since the standard counting module 2 is supported on the support base plate 11 and clamped to the limiting front stop 12 and the clamping mechanism 6, the existing overall structure composed of multiple standard counting modules 2 is divided into multiple independently detachable standard counting modules 2, reducing the weight of disassembly and assembly and improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly. Furthermore, during disassembly and assembly, it is only necessary to release the clamping action of the clamping mechanism 6 and then pull the standard counting module 2 away from the limiting front stop 12. Conversely, during installation, the standard counting module 2 is inserted between two adjacent guide rods 13 and clamped between the limiting front stop 12 and the clamping mechanism 6 to complete the installation. Additionally, the standard counting module 2 is supported on the corresponding guide rods 13 on both sides by rollers 26, improving stability. This modular counting machine is easy to assemble and disassemble, convenient to maintain, and has good stability.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 5and Figure 9 As shown, the clamping mechanism 6 includes a clamping block 61. A slot 131 is provided on the guide rod 13, and the clamping block 61 is movably disposed within the slot 131. The standard counting module 2 is clamped between the limiting front stop 12 and the clamping block 61. A release component 62 is provided on the guide rod 13 to retract the clamping block 61 into the slot 131. By retracting the clamping block 61 into the slot 131 using the release component 62, the obstruction of the clamping block 61 on the outer end of the standard counting module 2 is released, and then the standard counting module 2 can be removed by pulling it outwards. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, the center of the protruding end of the guide rod 13 is provided with a mounting hole 132 communicating with the slot 131. The unlocking assembly 62 includes a pull rod 621 slidably disposed in the mounting hole 132 and a handle 622 disposed at the outer end of the pull rod 621. The locking block 61 is hinged to the pull rod 621. The pull rod 621 is provided with an elastic element 623 that pushes the locking block 61 outward. The end face of the locking block 61 away from the standard counting module 2 is provided as the unlocking surface 611. The unlocking surface 611 is inclined or curved. The slot 131 is provided with a blocking part 133 at the position opposite to the unlocking surface 611.

[0040] By pulling the lever 621 outward with the handle 622, the release surface 611 comes into contact with the blocking part 133. As the lever 621 is pulled outward, under the squeezing action of the blocking part 133, the locking block 61 retracts into the slot 131 under the elastic force of the elastic element 623, thereby releasing the blocking action on the outer end of the standard counting module 2. Then, the standard counting module 2 can be removed by pulling it outward. During installation, the standard counting module 2 is inserted between adjacent guide rods 13 along the outer end of the guide rod 13. Due to the inclined or curved surface of the unlocking surface 611, the standard counting module 2 pushes the locking block 61, which retracts into the slot 131 under the elastic force of the elastic element 623. When the standard counting module 2 is inserted and stopped at the limit stop 12, the standard counting module 2 releases the pushing force on the unlocking surface 611. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 623, the locking block 61 extends out of the slot 131 and abuts against the outer end face of the standard counting module 2, thereby realizing the installation of the standard counting module 2.

[0041] In this embodiment, at least two locking blocks 61 are provided, and each locking block 61 is arranged at intervals around the center of the guide rod 13. An elastic element 623 is disposed between each locking block 61. Specifically, a locking block 61 is provided on both sides of each guide rod 13, and an elastic element 623 is disposed between two locking blocks 61 to push the two locking blocks 61 outward, so that the outer end of a standard counting module 2 is blocked by the two locking blocks 61, and the limiting force is good.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, an auxiliary support roller 111 is provided at the outer end of the support base plate 11, and the standard counting module 2 is supported on the auxiliary support roller 111. During installation and removal, the standard counting module 2 is introduced and removed through the auxiliary support roller 111, reducing friction and improving the smoothness of installation and removal.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the counting machine also includes a filling station 7 and an adjustable lifting frame 8. The mounting base 1 is installed on the lifting frame 8, and the filling station 7 is located below the outlet of the standard counting module 2. Bottles enter the filling station 7 and are filled through the outlet of the standard counting module 2. Because the mounting base 1 is installed on the lifting frame 8, the standard counting module 2 can be raised and lowered with the lifting frame 8 to adjust its height relative to the filling station 7, thus accommodating bottles of different heights and offering strong adaptability.

[0044] In this embodiment, a bottle conveying mechanism 71 is provided on the filling station 7. The bottle conveying mechanism 71 is used to convey bottles.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the standard counting module 2 includes a frame 21 and a hopper assembly 22, a pusher assembly 23, a three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism 24, and a counting and unloading mechanism 25, all mounted on the frame 21. The hopper assembly 22 is located at the feed end of the three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism 24, and the counting and unloading mechanism 25 is located at the discharge end of the three-stage vibrating plate feeding mechanism 24. The frame 21 is clamped between the limiting front stop 12 and the clamping mechanism 6.

[0046] The pushing component 23 intermittently pushes the material from the discharge port of the hopper component 22 onto the three-stage vibrating feeder mechanism 24. The three-stage vibrating feeder mechanism 24 then feeds the material step by step to the counting and discharging mechanism 25 at the discharge end of the three-stage vibrating feeder mechanism 24. The counting and discharging mechanism 25 includes a counting hopper and multiple counting channels. Each counting channel is arranged side by side at the discharge end of the three-stage vibrating feeder mechanism 24. Each counting channel is equipped with a counting component. The counting hopper is located below each counting channel. Multiple counting channels correspond to one counting hopper. The discharge port of the counting channel is equipped with a secondary material gate. The discharge port of the counting hopper is equipped with a main material gate. The counting channels and the main material gate are signal connected to the counting components and are set to open and close according to the material filling quantity.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the feeding assembly 23 includes a feeding channel 231 and a feeding component 232. The feeding channel 231 is located between the inlet end of the three-stage vibrating feeder mechanism 24 and the outlet of the hopper assembly 22 and is arranged at an inclination. The feeding component 232 is located at the bottom end of the hopper assembly 22. The bottom of the feeding channel 231 is provided with a first dust suction port 233 and the top of the feeding channel 231 is provided with a second dust suction port 234.

[0048] A second dust suction port 234 is provided at the top of the feeding channel 231. During the process of the feeding assembly 23 pushing the material, dust mixed in with the material, as well as dust generated during the rolling or friction of the material, is gradually sucked away through the second dust suction port 234 to achieve dust removal. Alternatively, the bottom surface of the feeding channel 231 can be covered with dust suction holes to improve the dust removal effect. Dust brought in by the feeding assembly 23 during retraction, as well as dust falling in due to its own gravity, can be removed through the first dust suction port 233, ensuring that no dust accumulates inside the feeding channel 231.

[0049] In this embodiment, the top of the limiting front stop 12 is provided with multiple dropping hoppers 9, and each dropping hopper 9 corresponds vertically to each of the several grain feeding mechanisms 25.

[0050] While the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention, or modify them into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the scope of the present invention, should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular seed counter, characterized by: The installation seat (1) comprises a support bottom plate (11) and a limiting front stop (12) arranged on the support bottom plate (11), a plurality of interval arranged guide rods (13) are arranged on the limiting front stop (12), the overhanging end of the guide rod (13) is provided with a clamping mechanism (6), and the adjacent two guide rods (13) are provided with a detachable standard grain counting module (2). The standard grain counting module (2) is supported on the support bottom plate (11) and clamped between the limiting front stop (12) and the clamping mechanism (6). Rollers (26) capable of rolling on the guide rods (13) are arranged on both sides of the standard grain counting module (2), and the rollers (26) are supported on the corresponding guide rods (13). The clamping mechanism (6) comprises a clamping block (61), a notch (131) is arranged on the guide rod (13), the clamping block (61) is movably arranged in the notch (131), the standard grain counting module (2) is clamped between the limiting front stop (12) and the clamping block (61), and a clamping releasing assembly (62) for enabling the clamping block (61) to shrink into the notch (131) is arranged on the guide rod (13).

2. The modular piece counter of claim 1, wherein: A mounting hole (132) in communication with the notch (131) is arranged at the center of the overhanging end of the guide rod (13), the clamping releasing assembly (62) comprises a pull rod (621) slidably arranged in the mounting hole (132) and a handle (622) arranged at the outer end of the pull rod (621), the clamping block (61) is hinged to the pull rod (621), an elastic element (623) for outwardly supporting the clamping block (61) is arranged on the pull rod (621), and the end face of the clamping block (61) away from the standard grain counting module (2) is provided with a clamping releasing face (611). The clamping releasing face (611) is inclined or curved, and a resisting portion (133) is arranged at the position of the notch (131) relative to the clamping releasing face (611).

3. The modular piece counter of claim 2, wherein: The clamping block (61) is provided with at least two clamping blocks (61), and the clamping blocks (61) are arranged at intervals around the center of the guide rod (13). The elastic element (623) is arranged between the clamping blocks (61).

4. The modular counter of claim 1, wherein: The outer end of the support bottom plate (11) is provided with an auxiliary support roller (111), and the standard grain counting module (2) is supported on the auxiliary support roller (111).

5. The modular counter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The grain counting machine further comprises a filling station (7) and a liftable adjusting lifting frame (8), the installation seat (1) is arranged on the lifting frame (8), and the filling station (7) is arranged below the discharge port of the standard grain counting module (2).

6. The modular counter of claim 5, wherein: A bottle conveying mechanism (71) is arranged on the filling station (7).

7. The modular counter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The standard grain counting module (2) comprises a rack (21), a material bin assembly (22), a material pushing assembly (23), a three-stage vibrating disc feeding mechanism (24) and a grain counting and discharging mechanism (25) arranged on the rack (21). The material bin assembly (22) is arranged at the feeding end of the three-stage vibrating disc feeding mechanism (24), the grain counting and discharging mechanism (25) is arranged at the discharging end of the three-stage vibrating disc feeding mechanism (24), and the rack (21) is clamped between the limiting front stop (12) and the clamping mechanism (6).

8. The modular counter of claim 7, wherein: The pushing assembly (23) comprises a pushing channel (231) and a pushing piece (232), the pushing channel (231) is arranged between the feeding end of the three-stage vibrating disc feeding mechanism (24) and the discharge port of the hopper assembly (22) and is arranged obliquely, and the pushing piece (232) is arranged at the bottom end of the hopper assembly (22), the bottom of the pushing channel (231) is provided with a first dust suction port (233), and the top of the pushing channel (231) is provided with a second dust suction port (234).

9. The modular counter of claim 7, wherein: The top of the limiting front baffle (12) is provided with a plurality of material falling hoppers (9), and each material falling hopper (9) corresponds to each number of the particle discharging mechanism (25) in a one-on-one manner.

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