A kind of automatic packing machine for sticks

By designing an automatic stick binning machine, using conveyor belts and robots to achieve automatic bundling and sorting of sticks, the problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity in the existing technology are solved, and an efficient and automated packing process is achieved.

CN114261571BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15SHISHI NUODA LIGHT IND
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Application Number
CN202210070163.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-01-21
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2042-01-21

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the processing efficiency is low when the stick is tied, and the labor intensity is high, making it difficult to achieve automated packaging.

Method used

An automatic stick binning machine is designed, including a stick counting conveying mechanism, a stick binding mechanism and a stick leveling and discharge mechanism, which is automatically bundled and organized through a conveyor belt and a robot.

Benefits of technology

The automatic packaging of the stick is realized, the production efficiency is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic stick packing machine, comprising a stick counting conveying mechanism, a stick binding mechanism and a stick leveling discharging mechanism, the discharging end of the stick counting conveying mechanism is provided with a transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism comprises a first bracket, a first conveyor belt, a second bracket, a second conveyor belt and a conveyor belt driving mechanism for driving the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt to rotate, a plurality of first brackets are provided on the first conveyor belt, a plurality of second brackets are provided on the second conveyor belt corresponding to the first brackets, a first bracket and a second bracket jointly form a supporting space for placing a pile of sticks, the stick counting conveying mechanism is provided corresponding to the supporting space, the stick binding mechanism is provided corresponding to the supporting space, and the stick leveling discharging mechanism is provided corresponding to the discharging end of the transfer mechanism. The present invention can improve production efficiency and reduce labor intensity.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an automatic stick packing machine. Background Art

[0002] Tally sticks are used as teaching tools to assist students in learning to count and calculate. Tally sticks sold on the market are generally sold in boxes or bundled together. When bundling tally sticks in bundles, a predetermined number of sticks are usually placed together and tied together with rubber bands. The processing efficiency is low and the labor intensity is relatively high.

[0003] In view of this, the inventor of this case conducted in-depth research on the above-mentioned issues, which led to the emergence of this case. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an automatic stick packing machine which can improve the packing efficiency and reduce the labor intensity.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts such technical solution:

[0006] A stick automatic packaging machine includes a stick counting and conveying mechanism, a stick bundling mechanism and a stick leveling and discharging mechanism. A transfer mechanism is provided at the discharging end of the stick counting and conveying mechanism. The transfer mechanism includes a first bracket, a first conveyor belt arranged on the first bracket, a second bracket, a second conveyor belt arranged on the second bracket and a conveyor belt driving mechanism for driving the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt to rotate. A plurality of first brackets are provided on the first conveyor belt, and the plurality of first brackets are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the first conveyor belt. A plurality of second brackets are provided on the second conveyor belt corresponding to the first brackets, and the plurality of second brackets are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the second conveyor belt. A first bracket and a second bracket together form a supporting space for placing a pile of sticks. The stick counting and conveying mechanism is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, the stick bundling mechanism is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, and the stick leveling and discharging mechanism is arranged corresponding to the discharging end of the transfer mechanism.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stick counting and conveying mechanism includes a vibrating material tray for placing the sticks and sending them out, a material sorting mechanism for sending the sticks out one by one, and a conveyor belt mechanism for conveying the sticks to predetermined positions one by one. The discharge end of the vibrating material tray is arranged corresponding to the feed end of the material sorting mechanism, and the discharge end of the material sorting mechanism is arranged corresponding to the feed end of the conveyor belt mechanism. The material sorting mechanism includes a material sorting channel, a feeding pressure wheel arranged in the material sorting channel, and a pressure wheel driving mechanism for driving the feeding pressure wheel to rotate so as to send a stick out of the material sorting channel. The conveyor belt mechanism includes a material rack, a conveyor belt arranged on the material rack, and a material belt driving mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate. The conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of limit grooves for limiting the slippage of the sticks, the limit grooves extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt, and the plurality of limit grooves are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor belt. The discharge end of the conveyor belt is provided with an induction counter for counting the sticks sent out from the conveyor belt, and the discharge end of the conveyor belt is arranged corresponding to the material supporting space.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feed end of the material handling channel is higher than the discharge end, and the feed end of the conveyor belt is higher than the discharge end.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stick binding mechanism includes a frame, a slot seat for stacking the stick bodies, a lifting drive mechanism for driving the slot seat to move up and down, a first manipulator assembly and a second manipulator assembly for clamping the two ends of the stick body, a manipulator rotation drive mechanism for driving the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator to rotate, a feed rack for supplying elastic film, and a guide rack for guiding the direction of the film, wherein the guide rack is provided with a guide roller and a guide block that cooperates with the guide roller to clamp the film or loosen the film, the guide rack is provided with a guide block driving mechanism for driving the guide block to approach the guide roller or away from the guide roller, and the guide The upper end of the guide frame is rotatably arranged on the frame, the guide roller and the guide block are arranged at the lower end of the guide frame, the frame is provided with a guide frame driving mechanism for driving the guide frame to swing, the guide frame is also provided with a suction cup assembly for adsorbing the free end of the film, the frame is provided with a blowing assembly for blowing the free end of the film toward the suction cup assembly, the guide roller and the guide block are both arranged between the suction cup assembly and the blowing assembly, the frame is also provided with a cutter for cutting the film and a cutter driving mechanism for driving the cutter to move, and the first manipulator assembly or the second manipulator assembly is provided with a pressing needle for pressing the film against the stick body.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first manipulator assembly includes a first mounting frame, a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a third clamping block, the first clamping block, the second clamping block and the third clamping block are evenly arranged on the first mounting frame and enclose a first clamping space for clamping the stick body, the first clamping block is hinged to the first mounting frame through a first connecting rod, the second clamping block is hinged to the first mounting frame through a second connecting rod, a first driving mechanism for driving the first connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the first clamping block is provided on the first mounting frame, and a second driving mechanism for driving the second connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the second clamping block is provided on the first mounting frame, The second manipulator assembly includes a second mounting frame, a fourth clamping block, a fifth clamping block and a sixth clamping block. The fourth clamping block, the fifth clamping block and the sixth clamping block are evenly arranged on the second mounting frame and enclose a second clamping space for clamping the stick body. The fourth clamping block is hinged to the second mounting frame through a third connecting rod, and the fifth clamping block is hinged to the second mounting frame through a fourth connecting rod. A third driving mechanism for driving the third connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the fourth clamping block is provided on the second mounting frame, and a fourth driving mechanism for driving the fourth connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the fifth clamping block is provided on the second mounting frame. The pressing needle is arranged on the sixth clamping block.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sixth clamping block is provided with a press needle driving mechanism for driving the press needle to extend and retract in the direction of the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide block is rotatably mounted on the guide frame via a horizontally arranged pin shaft, and the guide block driving mechanism is a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is drivingly connected to the pin shaft.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feed rack is provided with a feed shaft and a reel arranged on the feed shaft, and the film is wound on the reel.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the roller body leveling and discharging mechanism includes a bracket, a material receiving turntable rotatably arranged on the bracket, and a turntable driving mechanism for driving the material receiving turntable to rotate, and the material receiving turntable is provided with a first material receiving claw and a second material receiving claw for receiving the roller body at both ends along the axial direction, the first material receiving claw is arranged corresponding to the second material receiving claw, there are multiple first material receiving claws, multiple first material receiving claws are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable, and multiple second material receiving claws are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable, and also includes a pressure plate arranged at a position corresponding to the position between the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw and a pressure plate driving mechanism for driving the pressure plate to move along the radial direction of the material receiving turntable, and also includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged corresponding to the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw, and a clamping plate driving mechanism for driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move relative to or oppositely, and the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw are both arranged between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the splint driving mechanism is a finger cylinder, the cylinder body of the finger cylinder is installed on the bracket, the first splint and the second splint are respectively installed on the two telescopic ends of the finger cylinder, the pressure plate driving mechanism is a cylinder, the cylinder body of the cylinder is fixed on the bracket, the piston rod of the cylinder is arranged in the vertical direction, a fixing plate is provided on the piston rod of the cylinder, the pressure plate is installed on the fixing plate, and the cylinder body of the finger cylinder is fixed on the fixing plate.

[0016] After adopting the technical solution of the present invention, a predetermined number of sticks are transported to the material supporting space through the stick counting and conveying mechanism, bundled and packaged through the bundling mechanism, and leveled and sorted through the stick leveling and discharging mechanism, thereby realizing automatic packaging of a predetermined number of sticks. The present invention can improve production efficiency and reduce labor intensity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the transfer mechanism in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the first manipulator assembly in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the second manipulator assembly in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the roller leveling and discharging mechanism in the present invention.

[0024] In the figure:

[0025] Stick counting conveying mechanism 100 Vibrating material tray 101

[0026] Slide plate 102 First baffle plate 103

[0027] Press wheel drive mechanism 104 Material rack 105

[0028] Conveyor belt 106 Limiting strip 107

[0029] Limiting groove 108 Active roller 109

[0030] Driven roller 110 Material guide plate 111

[0031] Material guide space 112 Induction counter 113

[0032] Feeding pressure wheel 114

[0033] Stick binding mechanism 200 Lifting drive mechanism 201

[0034] Feed rack 202 Reel 203

[0035] Film 204 Guide frame 205

[0036] Guide roller 206 Guide block 207

[0037] Guide block driving mechanism 208 Suction cup assembly 209

[0038] Blowing assembly 210 Cutter drive mechanism 211

[0039] Cutter 212 Linkage rod 213

[0040] Limit block 214 Limit rod 215

[0041] Limiting nut 216 Guide frame driving mechanism 217

[0042] Driving block 218 Driving rod 219

[0043] Groove seat 220 First clamping block 221

[0044] Second clamping block 222 Third clamping block 223

[0045] The first connecting rod 224 and the second connecting rod 225

[0046] The third connecting rod 226 The first driving mechanism 227

[0047] Second driving mechanism 228 First mounting frame 229

[0048] Fourth clamping block 230 Fifth clamping block 231

[0049] Sixth clamping block 232 Fourth connecting rod 234

[0050] The third driving mechanism 236 and the fourth driving mechanism 237

[0051] Press needle 238 Press needle drive mechanism 239

[0052] Horizontal shaft 240 Fisheye bearing 241

[0053] Drive shaft 242 Fifth connecting rod 243

[0054] Sixth connecting rod 244 Second mounting bracket 245

[0055] Pin 246

[0056] Roller leveling discharging mechanism 300 Material receiving turntable 301

[0057] Support shaft 302 First material receiving claw 303

[0058] First support plate 304 Second support plate 305

[0059] Support plate 306 Turntable drive mechanism 307

[0060] Second material receiving claw 308 Pressing plate driving mechanism 309

[0061] Fixed plate 310 Pressing plate 311

[0062] Finger cylinder 312 First clamping plate 313

[0063] Second clamping plate 314 Material slide plate 315

[0064] First guard plate 316 Second guard plate 317

[0065] First slot 318 Second slot 319

[0066] Transfer mechanism 400 First conveyor belt 401

[0067] Second conveyor belt 402 First bracket 403

[0068] Second bracket 404 First bracket 405

[0069] Second bracket 406

[0070] Stick 500 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] In order to further explain the technical solution of the present invention, it is described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments.

[0072] Reference Figures 1 to 7 A stick automatic packaging machine includes a stick counting and conveying mechanism 100, a stick bundling mechanism 200, and a stick leveling and discharging mechanism 300. In order to better realize the orderly coordination of various mechanisms and components, the present invention also includes a controller, which is a conventional structure in the field of electronic control and will not be described in detail herein. A transfer mechanism 400 is provided at the discharge end of the stick counting conveying mechanism 100, and the transfer mechanism 400 includes a first bracket 405, a first conveyor belt 401 arranged on the first bracket 405, a second bracket 406, a second conveyor belt 402 arranged on the second bracket 406, and a conveyor belt driving mechanism for driving the first conveyor belt 401 and the second conveyor belt 402 to rotate. The first conveyor belt 401 and the second conveyor belt 402 are both annular, and adopt a chain structure or a conveyor belt structure. The conveyor belt driving mechanism adopts conventional sprockets and motors. The first conveyor belt 401 is sleeved on a group of sprockets, and the second conveyor belt 402 is sleeved on another group of sprockets. In order to better realize the synchronous rotation of the first conveyor belt 401 and the second conveyor belt 402, the sprocket of the first conveyor belt 401 and the sprocket of the second conveyor belt 402 are connected by a synchronous shaft. A plurality of first brackets 403 are provided on the first conveyor belt 401, and the plurality of first brackets 403 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the first conveyor belt 401; a plurality of second brackets 404 are provided on the second conveyor belt 402 corresponding to the first brackets 403, and the plurality of second brackets 404 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the second conveyor belt 402; a first bracket 403 and a second bracket 404 together form a supporting space for placing a pile of stick bodies 500; when discharging materials, the two ends of the stick body 500 are respectively mounted on the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404, and the middle position of the stick body 500 is suspended in the air.

[0073] In the present invention, the stick counting and conveying mechanism 100 is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, the stick binding mechanism 200 is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, and the stick leveling and discharging mechanism 300 is arranged corresponding to the discharging end of the transfer mechanism 400.

[0074] The present invention also proposes a stick counting and conveying mechanism 100, including a vibrating tray 101 for placing the stick 500 and sending the stick 500 out, a material sorting mechanism for sending the stick 500 out one by one, and a conveyor belt mechanism for transporting the stick 500 one by one to a predetermined position (i.e., to the transfer mechanism 400). The vibrating tray 101 in the present invention is a conventional structure in the mechanical field, which is designed accordingly according to the length and diameter of the stick, and sets the disorderly stacked sticks to be transported one by one. The discharge end of the vibrating tray 101 is set corresponding to the feed end of the material sorting mechanism, and the discharge end of the material sorting mechanism is set corresponding to the feed end of the conveyor belt mechanism. The material sorting mechanism includes a material sorting channel, a feeding pressure wheel 114 set in the material sorting channel, and a pressure wheel driving mechanism 104 for driving the feeding pressure wheel 114 to rotate to send a stick 500 out of the material sorting channel. The conveyor belt mechanism includes a material rack 105, a conveyor belt 106 arranged on the material rack 105, and a material belt driving mechanism (not shown in the figure) for driving the conveyor belt 106 to rotate. The conveyor belt 106 is provided with a plurality of limit grooves 108 for limiting the slipping of the stick body 500. The limit grooves 108 extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt 106. The plurality of limit grooves 108 are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor belt 106. The discharge end of the conveyor belt 106 is provided with an induction counter 113 for counting the stick body 500 sent out from the conveyor belt 106. When the stick body 500 passes through the induction range of the induction counter 113, counting is realized.

[0075] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feed end of the material handling channel is higher than the discharge end, the stick body 500 can slide downward under gravity, and the feed end of the conveyor belt 106 is higher than the discharge end.

[0076] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of limit strips 107 are provided on the conveyor belt 106 , and the limit strips 107 extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt 106 . The plurality of limit strips 107 are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor belt 106 , and the limit grooves 108 are formed between adjacent limit strips 107 .

[0077] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the material handling channel includes a slide plate 102, a first baffle plate 103 and a second baffle plate (not shown in the figure) arranged on the slide plate 102, the slide plate 102 and the first baffle plate 103 and the second baffle plate are all vertically arranged, and the three form a groove-shaped channel, and the distance between the first baffle plate 103 and the second baffle plate corresponds to the length of the stick body 500, so that the stick body 500 can be transported in a direction perpendicular to the length.

[0078] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding pressure wheel 114 is rotatably arranged on the first baffle 103 and the second baffle through a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the pressure wheel driving mechanism 104 is a motor, which is transmission-connected to the rotating shaft.

[0079] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the material rack 105 includes a first support plate and a second support plate, the first support plate and the second support plate are installed on the frame, an active roller 109 and a driven roller 110 are provided between the first support plate and the second support plate, the conveyor belt 106 is sleeved on the active roller 109 and the driven roller 110, and the material belt driving mechanism is a motor, which is connected to the active roller 109 in transmission.

[0080] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a material guide plate 111, which is arranged above the conveyor belt 106, and a material guide space 112 for guiding the stick body 500 to fall is formed between the material guide plate 111 and the discharge end of the conveyor belt 106, and the induction counter 113 is installed on the material guide plate 111, and the material guide plate 111 is installed on the first support plate or the second support plate.

[0081] The discharge end of the conveyor belt 106 of the present invention is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, and is used to deliver the stick body 500 into the supporting space.

[0082] The present invention also proposes a stick binding mechanism 200, including a frame, a slot seat 220 for stacking the stick body 500, a lifting drive mechanism 201 for driving the slot seat 220 to move up and down, a first manipulator assembly and a second manipulator assembly for clamping the two ends of the stick body 500, a manipulator rotation drive mechanism for driving the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator to rotate, a feeding rack 202 for supplying an elastic film 204, and a guide rack 205 for guiding the direction of the film 204. In the present invention, the elastic film 204 is preferably a transparent film 204, such as a PE film 204. The guide frame 205 is provided with a guide roller 206 and a guide block 207 that cooperates with the guide roller 206 to clamp the film 204 or release the film 204. The guide frame 205 is provided with a guide block driving mechanism 208 for driving the guide block 207 to approach the guide roller 206 or to move away from the guide roller 206. The upper end of the guide frame 205 is rotatably arranged on the frame, and the guide roller 206 and the guide block 207 are arranged at the lower end of the guide frame 205. The frame is provided with a guide frame driving mechanism 217 for driving the guide frame 205 to swing. The guide frame 205 is also provided with a suction cup assembly 209 for adsorbing the free end of the film 204. The suction cup assembly 209 is a conventional negative pressure suction cup assembly 209, which includes a suction cup and a negative pressure device. When the free end of the film 204 approaches the suction cup, the film 204 can be adsorbed on the suction cup. A blowing assembly 210 is provided on the frame for blowing the free end of the film 204 toward the suction cup assembly 209. The blowing assembly 210 is a conventional high-pressure air device for providing a high-pressure airflow to blow the free end of the film 204 toward the blowing assembly 210. The guide roller 206 and the guide block 207 are both arranged between the suction cup assembly 209 and the blowing assembly 210. A cutter 212 for cutting the film 204 and a cutter 212 driving mechanism 211 for driving the cutter 212 are also provided on the frame. A pressing needle 238 for pressing the film 204 against the stick 500 is provided on the first manipulator assembly or the second manipulator assembly. The pressing needle 238 is used to press the free end of the film 204 against the stick 500 first to prevent the film 204 from slipping when rolling.

[0083] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the slot seat 220 includes a first U-shaped plate, a second U-shaped plate and a connecting plate connecting the first U-shaped plate and the second U-shaped plate, the connecting plate is arranged in a horizontal direction, and the lifting drive mechanism 201 is connected to the connecting plate.

[0084] In the present invention, the slot seat 220 is arranged at a position corresponding to the position between the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404 , and the distance between the first U-shaped plate and the second U-shaped plate is smaller than the distance between the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404 .

[0085] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first manipulator assembly includes a first mounting frame 229, a first clamping block 221, a second clamping block 222 and a third clamping block 223. The first clamping block 221, the second clamping block 222 and the third clamping block 223 are evenly arranged on the first mounting frame 229 and enclose a first clamping space for clamping the stick body 500. The first clamping block 221 is hinged to the first mounting frame 229 through a first connecting rod 224, and the second clamping block 222 is hinged to the first mounting frame 229 through a second connecting rod 225. A first driving mechanism 227 for driving the first connecting rod 224 to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the first clamping block 221 is provided on the first mounting frame 229, and a second driving mechanism 228 for driving the second connecting rod 225 to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the second clamping block 222 is provided on the first mounting frame 229. The first clamping block 221 and the second clamping block 222 are driven to move closer to or away from each other by the first driving mechanism 227 and the second driving mechanism 228. In the present invention, the third clamping block 223 is located above the first clamping block 221 and the second clamping block 222, and the third clamping block 223 is installed on the first mounting frame 229 through the fifth connecting rod 243.

[0086] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second manipulator assembly includes a second mounting frame 245, a fourth clamping block 230, a fifth clamping block 231 and a sixth clamping block 232. The fourth clamping block 230, the fifth clamping block 231 and the sixth clamping block 232 are evenly arranged on the second mounting frame 245 and enclose a second clamping space for clamping the stick body 500. The fourth clamping block 230 is hinged to the second mounting frame 245 through the third connecting rod 226, and the fifth clamping block 231 is hinged to the second mounting frame 245 through the fourth connecting rod 234. A third driving mechanism 236 is provided on the second mounting frame 245 for driving the third connecting rod 226 to swing so as to clamp or release the fourth clamping block 230. A fourth driving mechanism 237 is provided on the second mounting frame 245 for driving the fourth connecting rod 234 to swing so as to clamp or release the fifth clamping block 231. The pressing needle 238 is arranged on the sixth clamping block 232. The fourth clamping block 230 and the fifth clamping block 231 are driven to move closer to or away from each other by the first driving mechanism 236 and the fourth driving mechanism 237. The sixth clamping block 232 is located above the fourth clamping block 230 and the fifth clamping block 231. The sixth clamping block 232 is installed on the second mounting frame 245 through the sixth connecting rod 244.

[0087] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sixth clamping block 232 is provided with a pressure needle driving mechanism 239 for driving the pressure needle 238 to extend and retract in the direction of the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly. The pressure needle driving mechanism 239 can be, for example, a cylinder to drive the pressure needle 238 to extend and retract. When the pressure needle 238 extends, the film 204 can be pressed against the stick 500. When the pressure needle 238 retracts, it can be separated from the film 204. This structure can ensure the integrity of the film 204 and prevent the film 204 from slipping at the beginning of winding. After the film 204 is wound once, the friction between the films 204 is used so that the film 204 will not slip again, and the pressure needle 238 can be retracted at this time. It is theoretically possible to remove the pressure needle 238 by destroying part of the film, but it is not the best way.

[0088] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the manipulator rotation drive mechanism is a first motor and a second motor, the first mounting bracket 229 is arranged on the output shaft of the first motor, the second mounting bracket 245 is arranged on the output shaft of the second motor, and the first drive mechanism 227, the second drive mechanism 228, the third drive mechanism 236 and the fourth drive mechanism 237 are all cylinders.

[0089] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide block 207 is rotatably mounted on the guide frame 205 via a horizontally arranged pin shaft 246, the pin shaft 246 is arranged in the horizontal direction, the guide block driving mechanism 208 is a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is transmission-connected to the pin shaft. When the guide block 207 is pressed against the guide roller 206, the film 204 can be clamped to prevent the film 204 from slipping.

[0090] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide frame driving mechanism 217 includes a motor, a driving shaft 242, a driving block 218 installed on the driving shaft 242, and a driving rod 219 hinged on the driving block 218, one end of the driving rod 219 is connected to the driving block 218, the driving shaft 242 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the other end of the driving rod 219 is hinged to the guide frame 205, specifically connected to the middle and upper part of the guide frame 205, and the output shaft of the motor is transmission-connected to the driving shaft 242.

[0091] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a horizontal axis 240 arranged on the frame, a linkage rod 213 is provided on the horizontal axis 240, the upper end of the guide frame 205 is hinged on the linkage rod 213, the horizontal axis 240 and the guide frame 205 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the linkage rod 213, and a limit block 214 is also hinged on the horizontal axis 240, and a fisheye bearing 241 is provided at the lower end of the limit block 214, and a limit rod 215 is passed through the fisheye bearing 241, one end of the limit rod 215 is hinged on the guide frame 205, and the other end passes through the fisheye bearing 241 and is provided with a limit nut 216, the limit rod 215 can move along the axial direction of the fisheye bearing 241, the linkage rod 213, the limit block 214, the limit rod 215 and the guide frame 205 form a quadrilateral, through this structure, the guide frame 205 can swing stably within a predetermined range.

[0092] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the feeding frame 202 is provided with a feeding shaft and a reel 203 arranged on the feeding shaft, the reel 203 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the film 204 is wound on the reel 203. The present invention can clamp the film 204 by the guide block 207 and the guide roller 206 to pull the film 204, and can drive the film 204 to be automatically released by setting a motor to reduce the resistance of the film 204 to pull.

[0093] The present invention also proposes a roller body leveling and discharging mechanism 300, comprising a bracket, a material receiving turntable 301 rotatably arranged on the bracket, and a turntable driving mechanism 307 for driving the material receiving turntable 301 to rotate, the axis of the material receiving turntable 301 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the first material receiving claw 303 and the second material receiving claw 308 are arranged at both ends of the axial direction for receiving the roller body 500, the first material receiving claw 303 is arranged corresponding to the second material receiving claw 308, there are multiple first material receiving claws 303, multiple first material receiving claws 303 are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable 301, and multiple second material receiving claws 308 are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable 301, and also includes a pressure plate 311 arranged at a position corresponding to the position between the first material receiving claw 303 and the second material receiving claw 308 and a pressure plate driving mechanism 309 for driving the pressure plate 311 to move along the radial direction of the material receiving turntable 301, and the pressure plate 311 is arranged above the material receiving turntable 301. The present invention also includes a first clamping plate 313 and a second clamping plate 314 arranged corresponding to the first material receiving claw 303 and the second material receiving claw 308, and a clamping plate driving mechanism for driving the first clamping plate 313 and the second clamping plate 314 to move relative to or away from each other, the first material receiving claw 303 and the second material receiving claw 308 are both arranged between the first clamping plate 313 and the second clamping plate 314, and the first clamping plate 313 and the second clamping plate 314 are arranged in parallel and in the horizontal direction.

[0094] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the material receiving turntable 301 is installed on the bracket via a support shaft 302 , the support shaft 302 is arranged in a horizontal direction, and the turntable driving mechanism 307 is transmission-connected to the support shaft 302 .

[0095] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the turntable driving mechanism 307 is a motor.

[0096] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the splint driving mechanism is a finger cylinder 312 , the cylinder body of the finger cylinder 312 is mounted on the bracket, and the first splint 313 and the second splint 314 are respectively mounted on the two telescopic ends of the finger cylinder 312 .

[0097] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first material receiving claw 303 and the second material receiving claw 308 both include a first support plate 304, a second support plate 305 and a pallet 306 connected between the first support plate 304 and the second support plate 305, and the first support plate 304, the second support plate 305 and the pallet 306 form a V shape.

[0098] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressure plate driving mechanism 309 is a cylinder, the cylinder body of the cylinder is fixed on the bracket, the piston rod of the cylinder is arranged in the vertical direction, and the pressure plate 311 is installed on the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0099] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a fixing plate 310 is provided on the piston rod of the cylinder, the pressing plate 311 is mounted on the fixing plate 310 , and the cylinder body of the finger cylinder 312 is fixed on the fixing plate 310 .

[0100] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bracket is also provided with an inclined hopper, which includes a slide plate 315, a first guard plate 316 and a second guard plate 317 arranged on the slide plate 315, the slide plate 315 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the slide plate 315 is installed on the bracket, and the slide plate 315 is provided with a first slot 318 for avoiding the first material receiving claw 303 and a second slot 319 for avoiding the second material receiving claw 308, and the first slot 318 and the second slot 319 extend along the length direction of the slide plate 315.

[0101] When the present invention is working:

[0102] The stick bodies 500 are transported one by one to the material sorting mechanism through the vibrating material tray 101, and the feeding pressure wheel 114 is driven to rotate by the pressure wheel driving mechanism 104, so that the stick bodies are transported one by one to the limiting groove 108 of the conveyor belt 106, and the stick bodies 500 are sent out one by one through the conveyor belt 106. The stick bodies 500 are counted by the induction counter 113. After being sent out from the conveyor belt 106, the stick bodies 500 fall on the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404 of the transfer mechanism 400. After the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404 receive a predetermined number of stick bodies, they are transported to the bottom of the lifting drive mechanism 201 along the first conveyor belt 401 and the second conveyor belt 402.

[0103] The lifting drive mechanism 201 drives the slot seat 220 to rise, and lifts the stick body 500 of the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404 upward to the position of the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly through the slot seat 220. The guide frame 205 drives the film 204 to move to the stick body 500 under the action of the guide frame driving mechanism 217 (during the movement, the guide block 207 and the guide roller 206 clamp the film 204). Before the guide frame 205 moves, the film 204 is pulled out from the feed frame 202 and passes between the guide block 207 and the guide roller 206, and the free end of the film 204 is adsorbed by the suction cup assembly 209. The first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly clamp the stick body 500, the pressure needle 238 presses the film 204, and the manipulator rotation drive mechanism drives the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly to rotate, thereby covering the film 204 on the stick body 500, the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly stop rotating, and then the cutter 212 is driven by the cutter drive mechanism 211 to move, and the film 204 is cut to form a free end of the film 204, the guide block 207 and the guide roller 206 clamp the film 204, and the guide frame 205 returns to its original position under the action of the guide frame drive mechanism 217, and the blowing assembly 210 is actuated to blow the free end of the film 204 toward the suction cup assembly 209, and the suction cup assembly 209 adsorbs the free end of the film 204 and flattens it. The first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly release the bundled stick body 500, and the lifting drive mechanism 201 drives the bundled stick body to descend, and transfers the stick body to the first bracket 403 and the second bracket 404, and then the lifting drive mechanism 201 lifts the unbound stick bodies in the next group of first brackets 403 and second brackets 404 to carry out the next bundle of stick bodies.

[0104] The bundled sticks are transported to the first receiving claw 303 and the second receiving claw 308 through the transfer mechanism 400. As the receiving turntable 301 rotates, the sticks are rotated to the bottom of the pressing plate 311. The pressing plate driving mechanism 309 drives the pressing plate 311 to move and squeeze the sticks in the circumferential direction, so that the whole bundle of sticks is leveled. The clamping plate driving mechanism drives the first clamping plate 313 and the second clamping plate 314 to squeeze the sticks in the axial direction and stack the sticks neatly. The receiving turntable 301 rotates to transfer the neatly arranged sticks to the hopper and slides to a predetermined position (such as a basket).

[0105] In the present invention, the frame and the bracket are installed on the carrier as parts, and their shapes are set accordingly according to the use length.

[0106] The product form of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of this case. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by anyone with similar ideas should be deemed to be within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic stick packing machine, characterized in that: It includes a stick counting conveying mechanism, a stick binding mechanism and a stick leveling and discharging mechanism. A transfer mechanism is provided at the discharging end of the stick counting conveying mechanism. The transfer mechanism includes a first bracket, a first conveyor belt arranged on the first bracket, a second bracket, a second conveyor belt arranged on the second bracket and a conveyor belt driving mechanism for driving the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt to rotate. A plurality of first brackets are provided on the first conveyor belt, and the plurality of first brackets are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the first conveyor belt. A plurality of second brackets are provided on the second conveyor belt corresponding to the first brackets, and the plurality of second brackets are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the second conveyor belt. A first bracket and a second bracket jointly form a supporting space for placing a pile of sticks. The stick counting conveying mechanism is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, the stick binding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the supporting space, and the stick leveling and discharging mechanism is arranged corresponding to the discharging end of the transfer mechanism. The stick binding mechanism includes a frame, a slot seat for stacking the stick bodies, a lifting drive mechanism for driving the slot seat to move up and down, a first manipulator assembly and a second manipulator assembly for clamping the two ends of the stick body, a manipulator rotation drive mechanism for driving the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator to rotate, a feed rack for supplying elastic film, and a guide rack for guiding the direction of the film, wherein the guide rack is provided with a guide roller and a guide block that cooperates with the guide roller to clamp the film or release the film, and the guide rack is provided with a guide block driving mechanism for driving the guide block to approach the guide roller or away from the guide roller, and the upper end of the guide rack The guide roller and the guide block are rotatably arranged on the frame, the guide roller and the guide block are arranged at the lower end of the guide frame, the guide frame driving mechanism for driving the guide frame to swing is arranged on the frame, the guide frame is also provided with a suction cup assembly for adsorbing the free end of the film, the frame is provided with an air blowing assembly for blowing the free end of the film toward the suction cup assembly, the guide roller and the guide block are both arranged between the suction cup assembly and the air blowing assembly, the frame is also provided with a cutter for cutting the film and a cutter driving mechanism for driving the cutter to move, and the first manipulator assembly or the second manipulator assembly is provided with a pressing needle for pressing the film against the stick body; The guide block is rotatably mounted on the guide frame through a horizontally arranged pin shaft, the pin shaft is arranged in the horizontal direction, the guide block driving mechanism is in driving connection with the pin shaft, and when the guide block is pressed against the guide roller, the film is clamped; The guide frame driving mechanism includes a motor, a driving shaft, a driving block mounted on the driving shaft, and a driving rod hinged on the driving block, one end of the driving rod is connected to the driving block, the driving shaft is arranged in a horizontal direction, the other end of the driving rod is hinged on the guide frame, specifically connected to the middle and upper part of the guide frame, and the output shaft of the motor is drivingly connected to the driving shaft; It also includes a horizontal axis arranged on the frame, a linkage rod is provided on the horizontal axis, the upper end of the guide frame is hinged on the linkage rod, the horizontal axis and the guide frame are respectively arranged at two ends of the linkage rod, and a limit block is also hinged on the horizontal axis, a fisheye bearing is provided at the lower end of the limit block, a limit rod is passed through the fisheye bearing, one end of the limit rod is hinged on the guide frame, and the other end passes through the fisheye bearing and is provided with a limit nut, and the limit rod can move along the axial direction of the fisheye bearing.

2. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stick counting and conveying mechanism includes a vibrating material tray for placing the sticks and sending them out, a material sorting mechanism for sending the sticks out one by one, and a conveyor belt mechanism for conveying the sticks to predetermined positions one by one. The discharge end of the vibrating material tray is arranged corresponding to the feed end of the material sorting mechanism, and the discharge end of the material sorting mechanism is arranged corresponding to the feed end of the conveyor belt mechanism. The material sorting mechanism includes a material sorting channel, a feeding pressure wheel arranged in the material sorting channel, and a pressure wheel driving mechanism for driving the feeding pressure wheel to rotate so as to send a stick out of the material sorting channel. The conveyor belt mechanism includes a material rack, a conveyor belt arranged on the material rack, and a material belt driving mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate. The conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of limit grooves for limiting the slippage of the sticks, the limit grooves extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt, and the plurality of limit grooves are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor belt. The discharge end of the conveyor belt is provided with an induction counter for counting the sticks sent out from the conveyor belt, and the discharge end of the conveyor belt is arranged corresponding to the material supporting space.

3. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed end of the material handling channel is higher than the discharge end, and the feed end of the conveyor belt is higher than the discharge end.

4. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first manipulator assembly includes a first mounting frame, a first clamping block, a second clamping block and a third clamping block, the first clamping block, the second clamping block and the third clamping block are evenly arranged on the first mounting frame and enclose a first clamping space for clamping the stick body, the first clamping block is hinged to the first mounting frame through a first connecting rod, the second clamping block is hinged to the first mounting frame through a second connecting rod, a first driving mechanism for driving the first connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the first clamping block is provided on the first mounting frame, a second driving mechanism for driving the second connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the second clamping block is provided on the first mounting frame, and the second manipulator The component includes a second mounting frame, a fourth clamping block, a fifth clamping block and a sixth clamping block. The fourth clamping block, the fifth clamping block and the sixth clamping block are evenly arranged on the second mounting frame and enclose a second clamping space for clamping the stick body. The fourth clamping block is hinged to the second mounting frame through a third connecting rod, and the fifth clamping block is hinged to the second mounting frame through a fourth connecting rod. A third driving mechanism for driving the third connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the fourth clamping block is provided on the second mounting frame. A fourth driving mechanism for driving the fourth connecting rod to swing to achieve clamping or loosening of the fifth clamping block is provided on the second mounting frame. The pressing needle is arranged on the sixth clamping block.

5. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sixth clamping block is provided with a pressing needle driving mechanism for driving the pressing needle to extend and retract in the direction of the first manipulator assembly and the second manipulator assembly.

6. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide block driving mechanism is a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is drivingly connected with the pin shaft.

7. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The feeding frame is provided with a feeding shaft and a reel arranged on the feeding shaft, and the film is wound on the reel.

8. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller body leveling and discharging mechanism includes a bracket, a material receiving turntable rotatably arranged on the bracket, and a turntable driving mechanism for driving the material receiving turntable to rotate, and the material receiving turntable is provided with a first material receiving claw and a second material receiving claw for receiving the roller body at both ends along the axial direction, the first material receiving claw is arranged corresponding to the second material receiving claw, there are multiple first material receiving claws, multiple first material receiving claws are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable, and multiple second material receiving claws are arranged along the circumference of the material receiving turntable, and also includes a pressure plate arranged at a position corresponding to the position between the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw and a pressure plate driving mechanism for driving the pressure plate to move along the radial direction of the material receiving turntable, and also includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate arranged corresponding to the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw, and a clamping plate driving mechanism for driving the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move toward or away from each other, and the first material receiving claw and the second material receiving claw are both arranged between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

9. The automatic stick packing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The splint driving mechanism is a finger cylinder, the cylinder body of the finger cylinder is installed on the bracket, the first splint and the second splint are respectively installed on the two telescopic ends of the finger cylinder, the pressure plate driving mechanism is a cylinder, the cylinder body of the cylinder is fixed on the bracket, the piston rod of the cylinder is arranged in the vertical direction, a fixing plate is provided on the piston rod of the cylinder, the pressure plate is installed on the fixing plate, and the cylinder body of the finger cylinder is fixed on the fixing plate.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Automatic packing machine for sticks

    CN216805957U