A cup conveying device and a control method thereof

Abstract

This invention provides a cup-carrying conveying device and its control method, belonging to the field of battery processing technology. It includes a machine body with a feeding channel and a transport channel for cup transport. A cup-carrying track and a cup-carrying transport track are respectively provided at the feeding channel and the transport channel. A cup-carrying transition track is provided between the cup-carrying track and the cup-carrying transport track. A retrieval mechanism is provided at the connection between the cup-carrying transition track and the cup-carrying feeding track. The transport and retrieval trajectory of the cups are controlled by the contact or separation of the retrieval mechanism with the cup-carrying transition track. This invention controls the transport and retrieval trajectory of the cups by changing the relative position of the retrieval mechanism and the cup-carrying transition track. It can be freely switched according to actual production needs, is flexible in movement, and its simple structure enables switching of the cup-carrying transport trajectory. It has low production costs, requires no production space, and greatly improves the efficiency of cup transport and retrieval.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of battery processing technology, and in particular relates to a cup-carrying conveying device and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] In the battery manufacturing process, the cup holder plays a crucial role. During normal operation, the cup holder collection device separates the cup holder from the battery. The cup holder is then conveyed from the collection device along the cup holder feeding track to the cup holder bed, and then output from the cup holder bed to the process where it is needed. However, after the cup holder conveying operation is completed, some cup holders remain in the collection device. These cup holders continue to be conveyed back to the cup holder feeding track for a period of time. These remaining cup holders are stored on the feeding track for reuse the next day. However, the feeding track can only store a small number of cup holders. When a large number of cup holders remain in the collection device, it can easily cause cup holders to be squeezed or collided, leading to damage and even jamming of the collection device, causing equipment damage and affecting production. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cup holder conveying device with high transport efficiency and a reasonable and simple structure, along with its control method. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a cup-carrying transport device and its control method that is highly efficient and has a reasonable and simple structure.

[0004] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solution: A cup-carrying conveying device, comprising: a body, wherein the body is provided with a feeding channel and a transport channel for transporting cups, a cup-carrying rail and a cup-carrying transport rail are respectively provided at the feeding channel and the transport channel, and a cup-carrying transition rail is provided between the cup-carrying rail and the cup-carrying transport rail, and a recovery rail for recovering cups is connected to the outlet of the cup-carrying rail, wherein a recovery mechanism is provided at the connection between the cup-carrying transition rail and the cup-carrying rail, and the transport and recovery trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation of the recovery mechanism with the cup-carrying transition rail.

[0005] In the aforementioned cup-carrying conveying device, the recycling mechanism includes a movable stop and a fixed column. The movable stop is connected to the cup-carrying transition track via the fixed column. The movement of the movable stop around the fixed column controls the contact or separation between the movable stop and the cup-carrying transition track.

[0006] In the aforementioned cup conveying device, the movable stop is connected to the side of the cup transition track near the cup feeding track, and the closure and connection between the cup feeding track and the cup transition track are controlled by the contact and separation of the movable stop with the cup transition track.

[0007] In the aforementioned cup-carrying conveying device, the movable stop includes a wide portion and a narrow portion, wherein the wide portion is connected to the cup-carrying transition track via a fixed column, and the narrow portion is controlled to abut or separate from the cup-carrying transition track by the rotational movement of the wide portion.

[0008] In the aforementioned cup-carrying conveying device, the recovery track is located at the connection between the cup-feeding track and the cup-transition track. The rotational movement of the movable stop controls the connection between the cup-feeding track and the cup-transition track or between the cup-feeding track and the recovery track.

[0009] In the aforementioned cup conveying device, one end of the recycling track is connected to the cup feeding track, and the other end is connected to a battery feeding track for battery transportation and a battery liquid absorption bed, through which the recycled cups are stored.

[0010] In the aforementioned cup conveying device, a cup-holding turntable and a cup-holding discharge track are sequentially connected at the discharge port of the cup-holding transport track. The cups in the cup-holding transport track are arranged by the cup-holding turntable and then conveyed to the cup-holding discharge track for output.

[0011] The present invention also provides a cup conveying device, including a body, on which a feeding channel and a transport channel for transporting cups are provided. A cup feeding track and a cup transport track are respectively provided at the feeding channel and the transport channel. A cup discharging track is provided at the discharge port of the cup transport track. The cup discharging track is connected to a recycling track for recycling cups. A recycling mechanism is provided at the connection between the cup discharging track and the recycling track. The transport and recycling trajectory of the cups are controlled by the contact or separation of the recycling mechanism with the cup discharging track.

[0012] The present invention also provides a control method for a cup conveying device, comprising the steps of:

[0013] S1: After the work begins, the cup is transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collection device;

[0014] S2: The movable stop is opened, the cup feeding track is connected to the cup transition track, the cup is transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then from the cup transition track to the cup transport track.

[0015] S3: The cup is transported to the next process via the cup transport track;

[0016] S4: Execute steps S1-S3 until the work is completed, the moving stop closes, and the cup feeding track connects with the recycling track;

[0017] S5: The cups in the cup feeding track are transported to the battery feeding track via the recycling track and finally stored in the battery liquid absorption bed;

[0018] S6: Execute step S5 until the cup collection device stops working.

[0019] The present invention also provides a control method for a cup conveying device, comprising the steps of:

[0020] S1: After the work begins, the cup is transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collection device;

[0021] S2: The movable stop is closed, the cup discharge track and the recycling track are closed, the cup is transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then from the cup transition track to the cup transport track;

[0022] S3: The cups are transported from the cup discharge track to the next process via the cup transport track;

[0023] S4: Execute steps S1-S3 until the work is completed;

[0024] S5: After the work is completed, the movable stop opens, the cup discharge track is connected to the recycling track, the cups in the cup transport track are transported to the recycling track via the cup discharge track, and then to the battery feeding track via the recycling track, and finally stored in the battery liquid absorption bed;

[0025] S6: Execute step S5 until the cup collection device stops working.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. The present invention provides a cup conveying device, which can control the transport and recovery trajectory of the cup by changing the relative position of the recovery mechanism and the cup transition track. It can be freely switched according to actual production needs, with flexible movement and convenient control. The simple structure can realize the switching of the cup transport trajectory, with low production cost and no need to occupy production space, which greatly improves the efficiency of cup transport and recovery.

[0028] 2. The rotational movement of the movable stop controls the transport and recycling trajectory of the cup during and after the working period. The setting of the movable stop and recycling track allows the cup to directly enter the battery liquid absorption bed for storage along a short recycling track. This not only saves the design and production cost of the entire cup transport device, but also reduces the transport distance and time of the cup, greatly improving the transport efficiency of the cup.

[0029] 3. By setting the battery liquid absorption bed as a cup storage device, it serves multiple purposes and eliminates the need for an additional cup storage device, greatly saving production and design costs. At the same time, it does not interfere with the battery liquid absorption operation, as the battery liquid absorption action and the cup storage action operate independently. In addition, setting the cup feeding track on one side of the battery liquid absorption bed further improves the integration of the cup conveying device and the battery liquid absorption bed, eliminating the need for an additional track bed. The structure is simple and independent, and the operation is reasonable and efficient, greatly improving the overall battery processing efficiency.

[0030] 4. The cup tray turntable prevents a large number of cups on the cup transport track from simultaneously entering the cup discharge track, which would cause the cups to jam and affect transport efficiency. The cup tray turntable's arrangement and shaping function ensures that the cups are neatly arranged before being output, resulting in high efficiency and order.

[0031] 5. The comb plate design prevents the cups from getting stuck in the gaps, thus affecting transportation efficiency. At the same time, the cup transport track is equipped with a guide plate near the discharge port. Under the action of the guide plate, the cups are concentrated into the cup turntable, preventing the cups from being scattered and affecting transportation efficiency.

[0032] 6. The present invention also provides a cup conveying device. By setting a recycling track on one side of the cup conveying track, and controlling the connection and closure of the recycling track and the cup discharge track by a movable stop, the entire device can freely switch between cup conveying during operation and cup recycling after operation. The operation is flexible and convenient, and the entire device has a compact structure, small footprint, and large cup storage space, which greatly improves the efficiency of cup conveying and storage. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram A of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is another partial structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram (B) of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram (C) of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a diagram of the trajectory of the cup in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a diagram of the trajectory of the cup in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0042] In the diagram, 100 is the machine body; 110 is the feeding channel; 120 is the transport channel; 200 is the cup feeding track; 300 is the cup transport track; 310 is the cup turntable; 320 is the cup discharging track; 330 is the comb plate; 340 is the guide plate; 400 is the recycling mechanism; 410 is the movable stop; 411 is the wide section; 412 is the narrow section; 420 is the fixed column; 430 is the cup transition track; 500 is the recycling track; 600 is the battery liquid absorption bed; 610 is the battery feeding track; and 620 is the battery feeding turntable. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0044] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a cup-carrying conveying device, comprising: a body 100, wherein the body 100 is provided with a feeding channel 110 and a transport channel 120 for transporting cups, wherein a cup-carrying rail 200 and a cup-carrying transport rail 300 are respectively provided at the feeding channel 110 and the transport channel 120, and a cup-carrying transition rail 430 is provided between the cup-carrying rail 200 and the cup-carrying transport rail 300, wherein a cup-carrying transition rail 430 is connected to the outlet of the cup-carrying rail 200 to a recovery rail 500 for recovering cups, wherein a recovery mechanism 400 is provided at the connection between the cup-carrying transition rail 430 and the cup-carrying rail 200, and the transport and recovery trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation of the recovery mechanism 400 with the cup-carrying transition rail 430.

[0047] This invention provides a cup conveying device for reciprocating transport of cups. In battery processing, the cups play a crucial role; in many steps, batteries need to be embedded in the cups. The cup conveying device transports empty cups for turnover, collecting them and delivering them to the required process. When work is finished, the cup collecting device needs to continue operating for a period to separate the batteries from the cups, resulting in a large number of cups remaining on the transport track. These cups need to be transported and stored for use the next day. In this embodiment, the cup conveying device includes a recovery track 500 and a recovery mechanism 400 at the connection between the cup transition track 430 and the cup feeding track 200. The transport and recovery trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation between the recovery mechanism 400 and the cup transition track 430. During operation, the recycling mechanism 400 separates from the cup-holding transition track 430, while the cup-holding feeding track 200 connects to the cup-holding transition track 430. The cups are transported from the cup-holding feeding track 200 to the cup-holding transport track 300 and then to the next process. After operation, the recycling mechanism 400 engages with the cup-holding transition track 430, and the cup-holding feeding track 200 and the cup-holding transition track 430 are closed. Simultaneously, the cup-holding feeding track 200 connects to the recycling track 500, at which point the cups are transported from the cup-holding feeding track 200 to the recycling track 500 and further transported to the battery liquid absorption bed 600 for storage. The transport and recycling trajectories of the cups can be controlled by changing the relative position of the recycling mechanism 400 and the cup-holding transition track 430. This allows for free switching according to actual production needs, offering flexible movement, convenient control, and a simple structure that enables switching of the cup transport trajectory. It also reduces production costs, requires no production space, and significantly improves the efficiency of cup transport and recycling.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the recycling mechanism 400 includes a movable stop 410 and a fixed column 420. The movable stop 410 is connected to the cup-holding transition track 430 through the fixed column 420. The movement of the movable stop 410 around the fixed column 420 controls the contact or separation between the movable stop 410 and the cup-holding transition track 430.

[0049] More preferably, the movable stop 410 is connected to the side of the cup-holding transition track 430 near the cup-holding feed track 200, and the closure and connection of the cup-holding feed track 200 and the cup-holding transition track 430 are controlled by the contact and separation of the movable stop 410 and the cup-holding transition track 430.

[0050] In this embodiment, the recycling mechanism 400 is located on the cup-holding transition track 430 near the cup-holding feeding track 200, i.e., at the connection between the cup-holding transition track 430 and the cup-holding feeding track 200. The movable stop 410 is controlled by the rotational movement of the movable stop 410 around the fixed column 420 to abut or separate from the cup-holding transition track 430. During the working period, the movable stop 410 is separated from the cup-holding transition track 430, and the cup-holding feeding track 200 is connected to the cup-holding transition track 430. The cup is transported from the cup-holding feeding track 200 to the cup-holding transition track 430. After the working period ends, the movable stop 410 abuts against the cup-holding transition track 430, and the cup-holding feeding track 200 and the cup-holding transition track 430 are closed. At the same time, the cup-holding feeding track 200 is connected to the recycling track 500, and the cup is transported from the cup-holding feeding track 200 to the recycling track 500 for recycling. The rotational motion of the movable stop 410 controls the transport and recycling trajectory of the cup during and after the work period. The setting of the movable stop 410 and the recycling track 500 allows the cup to directly enter the battery liquid absorption bed 600 for storage along the short recycling track 500. This not only saves the design and production cost of the entire cup transport device, but also reduces the transport distance and time of the cup, greatly improving the transport efficiency of the cup.

[0051] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the movable stop 410 includes a wide portion 411 and a narrow portion 412. The wide portion 411 is connected to the cup-holding transition track 430 via a fixed post 420. The rotational movement of the wide portion 411 controls the narrow portion 412 to abut or separate from the cup-holding transition track 430.

[0052] More preferably, the recycling track 500 is located at the connection between the cup feeding track 200 and the cup transition track 430, and the rotational movement of the movable stop 410 controls the connection between the cup feeding track 200 and the cup transition track 430 or the connection between the cup feeding track 200 and the recycling track 500.

[0053] More preferably, the cup-holding transition track 430 is configured for a smooth transition.

[0054] In this embodiment, the cup-holding transition track 430 is designed with a smooth transition so that the cup can smoothly transition from the cup-holding feeding track 200 to the cup-holding transition track 430, avoiding cup jamming and resulting cup conveying difficulties. One side of the cup-holding transition track 430 is rotatably connected to the wide part 411 of the movable stop 410 through a fixed post 420, and the edge of the opposite side can abut against the narrow part 412 of the movable stop 410. The opening and closing of the cup-holding transition track 430 is controlled by whether the narrow part 412 abuts against the edge of the cup-holding transition track 430. When the narrow part 412 abuts against the cup-holding transition track 430, the cup-holding transition track 430 is closed, the cup-holding feeding track 200 is disconnected from the cup-holding transport track 300, and the cup-holding feeding track 200 is connected to the recycling track 500. Conversely, the cup-holding transition track 430 is opened. The movable stop 410 and the cup-carrying transition track 430 have a simple structural design, low processing cost, and flexible and convenient control. The rotating connection between the edges of the movable stop 410 and the cup-carrying transition track 430 allows the movable stop 410 to change the transport trajectory of the cup at any time according to the use needs, which greatly improves the transport efficiency of the cup.

[0055] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, one end of the recycling track 500 is connected to the cup feeding track 200, and the other end is connected to the battery feeding track 610 for battery transportation and the battery liquid absorption bed 600, and the recycled cups are stored through the battery liquid absorption bed 600.

[0056] More preferably, the outlet of the battery feeding track 610 is connected to the battery liquid absorption bed 600. During non-working hours, the cups in the recovery track 500 are transported to the battery liquid absorption bed 600 for storage via the battery feeding track 610.

[0057] In this embodiment, the discharge port of the recycling track 500 is connected to a battery feeding track 610 and a battery liquid absorption bed 600. The battery liquid absorption bed 600 is equivalent to a storage device. Meanwhile, the cup feeding track 200 is arranged along the length of the battery liquid absorption bed 600 and is located on one side of the battery liquid absorption bed 600. During the working period, the battery liquid absorption bed 600 is used to absorb liquid from the batteries in the cups. At the same time, the cup feeding track 200 on one side of the battery liquid absorption bed 600 is used to transport the cups. When the work is finished, the battery liquid absorption bed 600 stops working, and the batteries in the battery liquid absorption bed 600 enter the cup collection device for separation of the batteries and the cups. At the same time, under the action of the movable stop 410, the cups are transported by the cup feeding track 200 to the recycling track 500, and then transported by the recycling track 500 to the battery liquid absorption bed 600 for storage, to be used the next day. In this embodiment, by setting the battery liquid absorption bed 600 as a cup storage device, it serves multiple purposes and eliminates the need for an additional cup storage device, greatly saving production and design costs. At the same time, it does not interfere with the battery liquid absorption operation, as the battery liquid absorption action and the cup storage action operate independently. In addition, setting the cup feeding track 200 on one side of the battery liquid absorption bed 600 further improves the integration of the cup conveying device and the battery liquid absorption bed 600, eliminating the need for an additional track bed. The structure is simple and independent, and the operation is reasonable and efficient, greatly improving the overall battery processing efficiency.

[0058] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cup transport track 300 is connected in sequence to a cup turntable 310 and a cup discharge track 320 at its discharge port. The cups in the cup transport track 300 are arranged by the cup turntable 310 and then transported to the cup discharge track 320 for output.

[0059] In this embodiment, a cup-holding turntable 310 is connected to the discharge port of the cup-holding transport track 300. After the cups are transported to the cup-holding turntable 310 by the transport track, the cups are arranged and shaped by the paddles on the cup-holding turntable 310, and then output sequentially to the next process along the cup-holding discharge track 320. The cup-holding turntable 310 avoids a large number of cups on the cup-holding transport track 300 from flooding into the cup-holding discharge track 320 at the same time, which would cause the cups to jam and affect the transport efficiency. The arrangement and shaping function of the cup-holding turntable 310 ensures that the cups can be arranged neatly and output in an efficient and orderly manner.

[0060] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a comb plate 330 is provided at the connection between the cup transport track 300 and the cup turntable 310.

[0061] More preferably, the cup transport track 300 is provided with a guide plate 340 near the discharge port.

[0062] In this embodiment, the cup-carrying transport track 300 is a cup-carrying bed, and the cup-carrying bed is a mesh belt conveyor. A comb plate 330 is provided between the mesh belt conveyor and the cup-carrying turntable 310, which makes the transport of cups between the cup-carrying bed and the cup-carrying turntable 310 more stable. There is usually a gap between the mesh belt conveyor and the cup-carrying turntable 310. The comb plate 330 fills the gap and prevents the cups from getting stuck in the gap, which affects the transport efficiency. At the same time, a guide plate 340 is provided near the discharge port of the cup-carrying transport track 300. Under the action of the guide plate 340, the cups are concentrated into the cup-carrying turntable 310, which prevents the cups from being scattered and affecting the transport efficiency.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the work is finished, the running path of the cup holder is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the cup collection device continues to operate for a period of time. The cups enter the cup feeding track 200 from the cup collection device, flow along the cup feeding track 200 through the battery liquid absorption bed 600, and the movable stop 410 closes. The cups then enter the recovery track 500 from the cup feeding track 200, and then enter the battery feeding turntable 620 along the battery feeding track 610, and are finally stored in the battery liquid absorption bed 600. The cup transport device in this embodiment has a simple and ingenious structure. By using the battery liquid absorption device to set up the recovery track 500, it not only saves production costs and floor space, but also shortens the transport distance and saves transport time, greatly improving the transport efficiency of the cups.

[0064] The working principle of the cup-carrying conveying device provided by the present invention is as follows: During the working period, the movable stop 410 is opened, and the cup-carrying feeding track 200 is connected to the cup-carrying transport track 300. The cups in the cup-carrying collection device enter the cup-carrying transport track 300 through the cup-carrying feeding track 200 on one side of the battery liquid absorption bed 600. They are transported in the cup-carrying transport track 300 and enter the cup-carrying turntable 310 under the guidance of the guide plate 340. After being arranged and shaped by the cup-carrying turntable 310, they are sequentially output to the next process. At the end of the working period, the movable stop 410 is closed, and the connection between the cup-carrying feeding track 200 and the cup-carrying transport track 300 is closed. The cup-carrying feeding track 200 is connected to the recycling track 500. The cups remaining in the cup-carrying feeding track 200 enter the recycling track 500, and then enter the battery feeding turntable 620 through the battery feeding track 610. They are then transported to the battery liquid absorption bed 600 for storage, to be used the next day.

[0065] Example 2

[0066] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, the present invention also provides a cup conveying device, including a body 100. The body 100 is provided with a feeding channel 110 and a transport channel 120 for transporting cups. A cup feeding track 200 and a cup transport track 300 are respectively provided at the feeding channel 110 and the transport channel 120. A cup discharging track 320 is provided at the outlet of the cup transport track 300. The cup discharging track 320 is connected to a recycling track 500 for recycling cups. A recycling mechanism 400 is provided at the connection between the cup discharging track 320 and the recycling track 500. The transport and recycling trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation between the recycling mechanism 400 and the cup discharging track 320.

[0067] More preferably, the recycling track 500 is arranged along the length direction of the cup transport track 300, and one end of the recycling track 500 is connected to the cup discharge track 320, and the other end is connected to the battery liquid absorption bed.

[0068] More preferably, the recycling mechanism 400 includes a movable stop 410 and a fixed column 420. The movable stop 410 is connected to the cup discharge track 320 through the fixed column 420. The movement of the movable stop 410 around the fixed column 420 controls the connection and closure of the cup discharge track 320 and the recycling track 500.

[0069] More preferably, a cup-holding transition track 430 is provided between the cup-holding feeding track 200 and the cup-holding transport track 300, and the cup-holding transition track 430 has a smooth transition.

[0070] More preferably, the movable stop 410 includes a wide portion 411 and a narrow portion 412, wherein the wide portion 411 is connected to the cup discharge track 320 via a fixed post 420, and the narrow portion 412 is controlled to abut or separate from the cup discharge track 320 by the rotational movement of the wide portion 411.

[0071] In this embodiment, the recovery track 500 is arranged along the length of the cup transport track 300 on one side of the cup transport track 300, and both ends of the recovery track 500 are connected to the cup discharge track 320 and the battery suction bed, respectively. The battery suction bed, battery feeding track, and battery feeding turntable are arranged as in Embodiment 1. During working hours, the cup is transported from the cup feeding track 200 to the cup transport track 300 via the cup transition track 430, and then transported to the cup discharge track 320 via the cup transport track 300. The movable stop 410 closes, i.e., narrowing... Section 412 separates from the cup discharge track 320, and the recovery track 500 is closed to the cup discharge track 320. The cups are output from the cup discharge track 320 to the next process. After the work is completed, the movable stop 410 opens, that is, the narrow section 412 abuts against the cup discharge track 320, and the recovery track 500 is connected to the cup discharge track 320. At this time, the cups in the cup transport track 300 are transported to the recovery track 500 via the cup discharge track 320, and then transported to the battery liquid absorption bed via the battery feeding track for storage, to be used the next day. In this embodiment, when the work is completed, the running route of the cups is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, when the movable stop 410 opens, the cup discharge track 320 connects with the recovery track 500. The cup collection device continues to operate for a period of time, and the cups enter the cup feeding track 200 from the cup collection device. They flow along the cup feeding track 200 through the battery liquid absorption bed and the battery feeding turntable 620, then enter the cup bed. From the discharge port of the cup bed, they are output to the recovery track 500, and then through the recovery track 500, they enter the battery feeding turntable from the battery feeding track, and are then stored in the battery liquid absorption bed. The entire cup transport device, by setting the recovery track 500 on one side of the cup transport track 300, and by controlling the connection and closure of the recovery track 500 and the cup discharge track 320 through the movable stop 410, allows the entire device to freely switch between cup transport during operation and cup recovery after operation. The operation is flexible and convenient, and the entire device has a compact structure, small footprint, and large cup storage space, greatly improving the efficiency of cup transport and storage.

[0072] Preferably, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the cup transport track 300 is connected in sequence to a cup turntable 310 and a cup discharge track 320 at its discharge port. The cups in the cup transport track 300 are arranged by the cup turntable 310 and then transported to the cup discharge track 320 for output.

[0073] In this embodiment, a cup-holding turntable 310 is connected to the discharge port of the cup-holding transport track 300. After the cups are transported to the cup-holding turntable 310 by the transport track, the cups are arranged and shaped by the paddles on the cup-holding turntable 310, and then output sequentially to the next process along the cup-holding discharge track 320. The cup-holding turntable 310 avoids a large number of cups on the cup-holding transport track 300 from flooding into the cup-holding discharge track 320 at the same time, which would cause the cups to jam and affect the transport efficiency. The arrangement and shaping function of the cup-holding turntable 310 ensures that the cups can be arranged neatly and output in an efficient and orderly manner.

[0074] Preferably, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, a comb plate 330 is provided at the connection between the cup transport track 300 and the cup turntable 310.

[0075] More preferably, the cup transport track 300 is provided with a guide plate 340 near the discharge port.

[0076] In this embodiment, the cup-carrying transport track 300 is a cup-carrying bed, and the cup-carrying bed is a mesh belt conveyor. A comb plate 330 is provided between the mesh belt conveyor and the cup-carrying turntable 310, which makes the transport of cups between the cup-carrying bed and the cup-carrying turntable 310 more stable. There is usually a gap between the mesh belt conveyor and the cup-carrying turntable 310. The comb plate 330 fills the gap and prevents the cups from getting stuck in the gap, which affects the transport efficiency. At the same time, a guide plate 340 is provided near the discharge port of the cup-carrying transport track 300. Under the action of the guide plate 340, the cups are concentrated into the cup-carrying turntable 310, which prevents the cups from being scattered and affecting the transport efficiency.

[0077] Example 3

[0078] The present invention also provides a control method for a cup conveying device, comprising the steps of:

[0079] S1: After the work begins, the cup is transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collection device;

[0080] S2: The movable stop is opened, the cup feeding track is connected to the cup transition track, the cup is transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then from the cup transition track to the cup transport track.

[0081] S3: The cup is transported to the next process via the cup transport track;

[0082] S4: Execute steps S1-S3 until the work is completed, the moving stop closes, and the cup feeding track connects with the recycling track;

[0083] S5: The cups in the cup feeding track are transported to the battery feeding track via the recycling track and finally stored in the battery liquid absorption bed;

[0084] S6: Execute step S5 until the cup collection device stops working.

[0085] Example 4

[0086] The present invention also provides a control method for a cup conveying device, comprising the steps of:

[0087] S1: After the work begins, the cup is transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collection device;

[0088] S2: The movable stop is opened, the cup feeding track is connected to the cup transition track, the cup is transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then from the cup transition track to the cup transport track.

[0089] S3: The cup is transported to the next process via the cup transport track;

[0090] S4: Execute steps S1-S3 until the work is completed;

[0091] S5: The cups in the cup feeding track are transported to the recycling track via the cup transport track, and then to the battery feeding track via the recycling track, and finally stored in the battery liquid absorption bed;

[0092] S6: Execute step S5 until the cup collection device stops working.

[0093] It should be noted that in this invention, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0094] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0095] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cup carrying conveyor, characterized in that, include: The machine body is provided with a feeding channel and a transport channel for transporting cups. The feeding channel and the transport channel are respectively provided with a cup feeding track and a cup transport track. A cup transition track is provided between the cup feeding track and the cup transport track. A recovery track for recovering cups is connected to the outlet of the cup feeding track. A recovery mechanism is provided at the connection between the cup transition track and the cup feeding track. The transport and recovery trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation of the recovery mechanism with the cup transition track. One end of the recycling track is connected to the cup feeding track, and the other end of the recycling track is connected to the battery feeding track and the battery liquid absorption bed. The cup in the recycling track is transported to the battery liquid absorption bed for storage via the battery feeding track. The cup-carrying transport track is connected in sequence to a cup-carrying turntable and a cup-carrying discharge track at its outlet. The cups in the cup-carrying transport track are arranged by the cup-carrying turntable and then transported to the cup-carrying discharge track for output.

2. A cup conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The recycling mechanism includes a movable stop and a fixed column. The movable stop is connected to the cup-holding transition track through the fixed column. The movement of the movable stop around the fixed column controls the contact or separation between the movable stop and the cup-holding transition track.

3. A cup conveying device according to claim 2, wherein The movable stop is connected to the side of the cup-holding transition track near the cup-holding feeding track, and the contact and separation between the movable stop and the cup-holding transition track controls the closure and connection between the cup-holding feeding track and the cup-holding transition track.

4. A cup conveying device according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that The movable stop includes a wide part and a narrow part. The wide part is connected to the cup-holding transition track via a fixed post. The rotational movement of the wide part controls whether the narrow part abuts against or separates from the cup-holding transition track.

5. A cup conveying device according to claim 2, wherein The recycling track is located at the connection between the cup feeding track and the cup transition track. The rotational movement of the movable stop controls the connection between the cup feeding track and the cup transition track or between the cup feeding track and the recycling track.

6. A cup carrying conveyor, characterized by include: The machine body is provided with a feeding channel and a transport channel for transporting cups. The feeding channel and the transport channel are respectively provided with a cup feeding track and a cup transport track. A cup discharging track is provided at the discharge port of the cup transport track. The cup discharging track is connected to a recycling track for recycling cups. A recycling mechanism is provided at the connection between the cup discharging track and the recycling track. The transport and recycling trajectory of the cups is controlled by the contact or separation of the recycling mechanism with the cup discharging track. The recycling mechanism includes a movable stop and a fixed column. The movable stop is connected to the cup-discharge track via the fixed column. The movement of the movable stop around the fixed column controls the connection and closure of the cup-discharge track and the recycling track. A cup-transfer track is provided between the cup-feeding track and the cup-transport track. One end of the recycling track is connected with the cup discharge track, and the other end of the recycling track is connected with a battery feeding track and a battery liquid bed, and the cups in the recycling track are transported to the battery liquid bed through the battery feeding track. A cup transfer track is connected with the cup feeding track, and the other end of the cup transfer track is connected with the cup discharge track.

7. A control method for a cup carrier conveyor, for a cup carrier conveyor as claimed in any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The method comprises the steps of: S1: After the work starts, the cups are transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collecting device; S2: The movable block is opened, the cup feeding track is connected with the cup transition track, the cups are transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then transported to the cup transfer track through the cup transition track; S3: The cups are transported from the cup transfer track to the next process; S4: Steps S1-S3 are executed until the work ends, the movable block is closed, and the cup feeding track is connected with the recycling track; S5: The cups in the cup feeding track are transported to the battery feeding track through the recycling track, and finally stored in the battery liquid bed; S6: Step S5 is executed until the cup collecting device stops working.

8. A control method of a cup carrying device for the cup carrying device according to claim 6, characterized by, The method comprises the steps of: S1: After the work starts, the cups are transported to the cup feeding track by the cup collecting device; S2: The movable block is closed, the cup discharge track is closed with the recycling track, the cups are transported from the cup feeding track to the cup transition track, and then transported to the cup transfer track through the cup transition track; S3: The cups are transported from the cup transfer track to the next process; S4: Steps S1-S3 are executed until the work ends; S5: After the work ends, the movable block is opened, the cup discharge track is connected with the recycling track, the cups in the cup transfer track are transported to the recycling track through the cup discharge track, and then transported to the battery feeding track through the recycling track, and finally stored in the battery liquid bed; S6: Step S5 is executed until the cup collecting device stops working.

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