An automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles and its usage method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic carton packing machines, in particular to an automatic carton packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles, which includes a distribution mechanism, a flipping mechanism, two sets of alignment mechanisms, a tray conveyor belt, two sets of grasping mechanisms, and a carton sealing mechanism. The distribution mechanism is arranged at the input end of the automatic carton packing machine and is used for distributing the hexagonal bowl noodles to a first feeding channel and a second feeding channel. The flipping mechanism is arranged at the output end of the first feeding channel and is used for flipping the hexagonal bowl noodles located in the first feeding channel. The two sets of alignment mechanisms are used for rotating the angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles so that the adjacent sides between adjacent bowl noodles are flush. The grasping mechanism is used for grasping the hexagonal bowl noodles on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and placing them on the tray conveyor belt to form a shape. The tray conveyor belt is connected to the carton sealing mechanism, and the carton sealing mechanism is used for sealing the hexagonal bowl noodles placed in a formed shape. The present invention also provides a usage method of the above automatic carton packing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic cartoners, in particular to an automatic cartoner for hexagonal bowl noodles, and a method for using the automatic cartoner to carton hexagonal bowl noodles. Background Art

[0002] Bowl-packed convenience foods are food types contained in bowl-shaped containers, such as bowl noodles, self-heating rice, convenient mini hot pots, etc. Although these foods are already contained and packaged in bowl-shaped containers, they are usually not suitable for transportation. Therefore, it is necessary to use cartons to perform secondary packaging on these bowl-packed foods. In order to increase the capacity as much as possible and reduce the packaging cost, in the same carton, in addition to placing them in multiple rows and columns, it is usually also necessary to place them in multiple layers.

[0003] At the same time, existing bucket-packed or bowl-packed instant noodles are mainly circular, while this patent relates to a cartoning mechanism for hexagonal bowl-packed instant noodles. Compared with traditional circular bowl noodles, the hexagonal bowl noodles have an irregular shape, and it is more difficult to rotate the angle and arrange them side by side during high-speed operation before loading them into the carton; and due to the irregularity of the hexagon, the traditional method of pushing the noodles into the carton by the cartoner cannot meet the cartoning speed, and the bowl noodles are prone to puncture the outer packaging film of the bowl noodles due to the sharp corners of the hexagon during operation, resulting in defective products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic cartoner that can solve the cartoning method for irregular polygon bowl noodles and efficiently carton hexagonal bowl noodles, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic cartoner for hexagonal bowl noodles, including,

[0006] A distribution mechanism, arranged at the input end of the automatic cartoner, for distributing hexagonal bowl noodles to a first feeding channel and a second feeding channel;

[0007] A flipping mechanism, arranged at the output end of the first feeding channel, for flipping the hexagonal bowl noodles located in the first feeding channel, and the flipping mechanism is respectively connected to the first feeding channel and a first conveyor belt;

[0008] Two groups of alignment mechanisms, the output end of the second feeding channel is connected to a second conveyor belt, the alignment mechanisms are respectively arranged on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and the alignment mechanism includes a vision detector and a number of adjustment mechanisms, and the adjustment mechanism is used to rotate the angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles according to the information of the vision detector;

[0009] A tray conveyor belt, connected to a case sealing mechanism;

[0010] At least two sets of grasping mechanisms, movably arranged above the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt and the dish arranging conveyor belt, for grasping the hexagonal bowl noodles on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and placing them on the dish arranging conveyor belt for forming;

[0011] The case sealing mechanism is used for sealing the case of the formed hexagonal bowl noodles.

[0012] Furthermore, it further includes several partition feeding mechanisms, arranged outside the first conveyor belt or the second conveyor belt, including a lifting plate and a first lifting mechanism. The partitions are stacked above the lifting plate, and the grasping mechanism is used for grasping the partitions and placing them on the hexagonal bowl noodles on the dish arranging conveyor belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the dish arranging conveyor belt is arranged between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and several baffles are arranged at intervals on the dish arranging conveyor belt for limiting the hexagonal bowl noodles.

[0014] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes a substrate rotatably arranged in a vertical plane, several material taking mechanisms rotatably and circumferentially and uniformly arranged on the substrate, and a driving mechanism for driving the substrate and the material taking mechanisms. The driving mechanism includes a driving motor, a driving shaft, a first synchronous pulley and at least two second synchronous pulleys. The driving motor is in transmission connection with the driving shaft. The first synchronous pulley and the substrate are coaxially fixed on the driving shaft. The second synchronous pulleys are respectively fixed to the material taking mechanisms, and the second synchronous pulley is in transmission connection with the first synchronous pulley.

[0015] Furthermore, the driving mechanism further includes a tensioning pulley rotatably installed on the substrate. The two second synchronous pulleys are in a group, and a tensioning pulley is arranged between the two second synchronous pulleys. The first synchronous pulley is connected to the two second synchronous pulleys and a tensioning pulley through a synchronous belt to form a material taking transmission unit, and the driving mechanism includes at least two groups of transmission units.

[0016] Furthermore, the distribution mechanism includes a rotating motor and a distribution channel. An openable and closable cover plate is arranged at the output end of the distribution channel. The input ends of the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel are arranged at an angle pointing to the distribution channel. The rotating motor is used to control the output end of the distribution channel to communicate with the input end of the first feeding channel or the second feeding channel.

[0017] Further, it further includes a filling mechanism, which is movably arranged between the output end of the plate placing conveyor belt and the case sealing mechanism, and includes a filling manipulator and a pushing platform connecting the plate placing conveyor belt and the case sealer. The filling manipulator is used to grab the formed hexagonal bowl noodles placed on the output end of the plate placing conveyor belt and move them into the case sealing mechanism through the pushing platform.

[0018] The present invention also provides a method for using the above automatic case packing machine, including the following steps:

[0019] S1. Distribute the hexagonal bowl noodles to the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel, and turn over the hexagonal bowl noodles located in the first feeding channel.

[0020] S2. The hexagonal bowl noodles enter the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt through the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel respectively. The visual inspection device identifies the placing angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles on the conveyor belt, and controls the adjusting mechanism to grab the hexagonal bowl noodles and rotate them to a set angle before releasing.

[0021] S3. The two sets of grabbing mechanisms respectively grab the same number of hexagonal bowl noodles located on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and grab them onto the plate placing conveyor belt.

[0022] S4. Move the neatly placed hexagonal bowl noodles into the packing box for case sealing.

[0023] Further, in step S2, the set angle is such that a straight edge between adjacent hexagonal bowl noodles is aligned and parallel.

[0024] Further, in step S3, after the grabbing mechanism finishes placing the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles, it grabs a partition and places it on the upper part of the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles, and repeats the process of grabbing the hexagonal bowl noodles on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt for multi-layer stacking.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0026] Firstly, the equipment is compact. The first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt and the plate placing conveyor belt are arranged side by side, occupying a small floor space and improving the space utilization rate.

[0027] Secondly, it is applicable to various case packing types and can be switched quickly. It can pack 6 bowls / box, 12 bowls / box, and so on. Only by changing the grabbing quantity and grabbing mode of the manipulator in the control system can the switching be quickly realized.

[0028] Thirdly, a flipping mechanism is provided. Only one driving mechanism is used to simultaneously complete the flipping operation of multiple bowl noodles during the transfer process, improving the efficiency, and the structure is simple and convenient for maintenance.

[0029] Fourth, all mechanisms operate simultaneously without interfering with each other, with high speed. The maximum speed can reach 380 barrels per minute. Multiple instant noodle production lines can be connected simultaneously, with high working efficiency.

[0030] Fifth, the equipment process is reasonable, and the process runs stably and reliably. By splitting the strands before tray stacking and turning one of the strands over, two sets of gripping mechanisms can work simultaneously to clamp and place the instant noodles on both sides during tray stacking. At the same time, a positioning mechanism is set to adjust the placement position of the instant noodles before the gripping mechanism works, enabling the gripping mechanism to directly grab and place them, improving efficiency.

[0031] This solution uses a planetary gear structure flipping mechanism to solve the problem of high-speed flipping of instant noodles. At the same time, it uses vision and an angle adjustment mechanism to solve the problems of hexagonal angle rotation and side-to-side alignment. The parallel-set gripping mechanism is used to grab and load into the box instead of the traditional method of pushing the noodles into the box, solving the problem of piercing or wearing the outer packaging film of the instant noodles during boxing. Compared with traditional boxing machines, it is more suitable for non-standard bowl structures, with higher efficiency, higher yield, and better packaging effect. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

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

[0034] Figure 2 It is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 It is a front view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flipping mechanism of Embodiment 1 of the present invention (hiding the frame cover plate);

[0037] In the figure:

[0038] 1 - Distribution mechanism;

[0039] 11 - Rotating motor; 12 - Distribution channel; 13 - Cover plate;

[0040] 2 - Flipping mechanism;

[0041] 21 - Substrate; 22 - Material taking mechanism; 23 - Driving mechanism; 221 - Connecting shaft; 222 - Suction rod; 231 - Driving motor; 232 - Driving shaft; 233 - First synchronous pulley; 234 - Second synchronous pulley; 235 - Tensioning pulley; 236 - Synchronous belt;

[0042] 3 - Alignment mechanism;

[0043] 31 - Vision inspection instrument; 32 - Adjusting mechanism;

[0044] 4 - Tray conveyor belt; 41 - Baffle;

[0045] 5 - Gripping mechanism;

[0046] 6 - Sealing mechanism;

[0047] 7 - Partition feeding mechanism;

[0048] 71 - Lifting plate; 72 - First lifting mechanism;

[0049] 8 - Filling mechanism;

[0050] 81 - Filling manipulator; 82 - Pushing platform;

[0051] 9 - Hexagonal bowl noodles;

[0052] 10 - Partition. Detailed implementation mode

[0053] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0055] Example 1:

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1-4, A hexagonal bowl noodle automatic packing machine, comprising a distribution mechanism 1, a flipping mechanism 2, two groups of alignment mechanisms 3, a tray conveyor belt 4, two groups of grasping mechanisms 5, and a case sealing mechanism 6, which is used for compactly packing hexagonal bowl noodles, saving packaging space and improving the stability during transportation. The distribution mechanism 1 is arranged at the input end of the automatic packing machine and is used for distributing the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 to the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel. The flipping mechanism 2 is arranged at the output end of the first feeding channel and is used for flipping the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 located in the first feeding channel. The flipping mechanism 2 is respectively communicated with the first feeding channel and the first conveyor belt, and the output end of the second feeding channel is connected to the second conveyor belt. Two groups of alignment mechanisms 3 are respectively arranged on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The alignment mechanism 3 includes a vision detector 31 and several adjustment mechanisms 32. The vision detector 31 is arranged at the end of the input ends of the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The adjustment mechanism 32 is used for rotating the angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 according to the information of the vision detector 31, so that the straight edges of two adjacent hexagonal bowl noodles 9 are abutted and flush. Among them, the adjustment mechanism 32 includes a second lifting mechanism, a rotating mechanism arranged at the movable end of the second lifting mechanism, and a suction cup connected to the rotating mechanism. The angle of the bowl noodles is controlled by adjusting the suction cup through the second lifting mechanism and the rotating mechanism. Two groups of grasping mechanisms 5 are arranged in parallel and movably above the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt, and the tray conveyor belt 4, and are used for grasping the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and placing them on the tray conveyor belt 4 for forming. The tray conveyor belt 4 is communicated with the case sealing mechanism 6, and the formed hexagonal bowl noodles are packed and sealed by the case sealing mechanism 6.

[0057] In this embodiment, it further includes several partition feeding mechanisms 7, which are arranged outside the first conveyor belt or the second conveyor belt and include a lifting plate 71 and a first lifting mechanism 72 for driving the lifting plate 71. Specifically, the first lifting mechanism 72 can be a cylinder or a motor with a screw, as long as it can control the lifting function of the lifting plate 71. The partitions 10 are stacked above the lifting plate 71. After the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles is placed on the tray conveyor belt 4, the grasping mechanism 5 grasps the partition 10 at the top of the lifting plate 71 and places it above the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles for layering, realizing stacked placement.

[0058] In this embodiment, the grasping mechanism 5 includes a manipulator that can rotate, lift, and move horizontally. A suction cup device is arranged at the grasping end of the manipulator, and the length of the suction cup device spans at least three hexagonal bowl noodles 9. That is, through the movement of the manipulator, the suction cup can simultaneously adsorb three hexagonal bowl noodles 9 and place them on the tray conveyor belt 4 or above the placed first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles, with higher efficiency.

[0059] In this embodiment, it further includes a filling mechanism 8, which is movably arranged between the output end of the tray conveyor belt 4 and the case-sealing mechanism 6, and includes a filling manipulator 81 and a pushing platform 82 connecting the tray conveyor belt 4 and the case-sealing mechanism 6. Specifically, the pushing platform 82 flush with the conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the output end of the tray conveyor belt 4, and both ends of the pushing platform 82 are flush-connected to the conveyor belt and the packing platform of the case-sealing mechanism 6 respectively. The filling manipulator 81 is provided with clamping plates on both sides, and a suction cup structure is installed thereon. During filling, the clamping plates on both sides of the filling manipulator 81 contact the sides of the placed hexagonal bowl noodles, and push them along the pushing platform 82 into the case-sealing mechanism 6, and finally the case-sealing mechanism 6 performs packing and case-sealing. Among them, the clamping plates on both sides generate side suction to grip the hexagonal bowl noodles, and cooperate with the limits of the clamping plates on both sides to make the moving process more stable and avoid the bowl noodles falling apart during the pushing process.

[0060] Furthermore, the tray conveyor belt 4 is arranged between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and a plurality of baffles 41 are arranged at intervals on the tray conveyor belt 4. The space formed between adjacent baffles 41 is exactly the same as the placement width of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9, and is used to limit the hexagonal bowl noodles 9.

[0061] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism 2 includes a substrate 21 rotatably arranged in a vertical plane, a plurality of material-taking mechanisms 22 rotatably and circumferentially arranged on the substrate 21, and a driving mechanism 23 for driving the substrate 21 and the material-taking mechanisms 22. The driving mechanism 23 includes a driving motor 231, a driving shaft 232, a first synchronous pulley 233 and at least two second synchronous pulleys 234. The driving motor 231 is in transmission connection with the driving shaft 232. The first synchronous pulley 233 and the substrate 21 are coaxially fixed on the driving shaft 232, and the second synchronous pulleys 234 are respectively fixed to the material-taking mechanisms 22, and the second synchronous pulleys 234 are in transmission connection with the first synchronous pulley 233.

[0062] Specifically, the driving mechanism 23 further includes a tension pulley 235 rotatably mounted on the substrate 21. Two of the second synchronous pulleys 234 form a group, and a tension pulley 235 is arranged between the two second synchronous pulleys 234. The first synchronous pulley 233 is connected to the two second synchronous pulleys 234 and a tension pulley 235 through a synchronous belt 236 to form a material taking transmission unit, and the driving mechanism 23 includes at least two groups of transmission units. Driving two of the second synchronous pulleys 234 simultaneously through one belt drive can ensure the contact surface between the synchronous belt 236 and each contact wheel, avoiding slippage. At the same time, in order to ensure the tension of the synchronous belt 236, a tension pulley 235 is arranged between the two second synchronous pulleys 234 to improve the stability of the belt drive. In this embodiment, there are two groups of the transmission units, which can simultaneously grab four hexagonal bowl noodles 9 for flipping operations.

[0063] Further, the thickness of the first synchronous pulley 233 should be at least the width of the synchronous belt 236 multiplied by the number of the synchronous belts 236, so as to ensure that the first synchronous pulley 233 can drive multiple groups of transmission units simultaneously without mutual interference.

[0064] Further, a connecting piece is arranged at the connecting end of the tension pulley 235, and an installation hole is formed in the connecting piece. A plurality of fixing holes corresponding to the installation hole are arranged on the substrate 21. During installation, the installation hole and the fixing hole are locked with bolts. By connecting the installation hole with fixing holes at different positions, the position adjustment of the tension pulley 235 on the substrate 21 can be realized, and then the tension amount of the synchronous belt 236 can be adjusted according to the mechanism situation. In this embodiment, a small shaft is arranged on the connecting piece, and the tension pulley 235 is rotatably mounted on the small shaft.

[0065] In this embodiment, a driving wheel is fixedly connected to the output end of the driving motor 231, and a driven wheel belt-drivenly connected to the driving wheel is fixedly connected to the driving shaft 232. The driving motor 231 controls the rotation of the driving shaft 232 through belt drive.

[0066] In this embodiment, the material taking mechanism 22 includes a connecting shaft 221 and a suction rod 222. The connecting shaft 221 is rotatably mounted on the substrate 21 and is arranged in the same direction as the driving shaft 232. Both ends of the connecting shaft 221 are fixedly connected to the suction rod 222 and the second synchronous pulley 234 respectively. The suction rod 222 is used to obtain the hexagonal bowl noodle 9. Among them, the top of the hexagonal bowl noodle 9 is a horizontal plane. Therefore, the suction rod 222 and the connecting shaft 221 are vertically arranged, so that when the adsorption plane of the suction rod 222 rotates to be completely flush with the top of the instant noodle, it can be completely adsorbed, improving the adsorption stability.

[0067] When this solution is implemented, a feeding platform is respectively arranged on the lower side of the substrate 21, and a discharging channel is arranged on the upper side. Specifically, the flipping mechanism 2 is arranged outside the discharging end of the first feeding channel. The feeding platform is located on the lower side of the substrate 21 and one end of it is connected to the discharging end of the first feeding channel. A limiting plate is arranged on the feeding platform. When the hexagonal bowl surface 9 moves to the limiting plate, it stops moving. At this time, it is exactly at the lowest position of the material taking mechanism 22 on the substrate 21. The suction rod 222 sucks the hexagonal bowl surface 9. The discharging channel is inclined and is provided with a top limiting rod parallel to the sliding direction. The top feeding port of the discharging channel corresponds to the position when the material taking mechanism 22 moves to the top of the substrate 21. The bottom discharging port of the discharging channel is communicated with the first conveyor belt. When the material taking mechanism 22 moves to the top feeding port of the discharging channel, the bowl top of the hexagonal bowl surface 8 is flush with the chute of the discharging channel, and the bowl bottom of the hexagonal bowl surface 8 is flush with the top limiting rod. At this time, the suction rod 222 releases, and the hexagonal bowl surface 9 slides along the discharging channel into the first conveyor belt. At the same time, the top limiting rod and the chute of the discharging channel are aligned for limiting adjustment to ensure that it slides into the first conveyor belt in a flipped state.

[0068] Furthermore, the flipping angle of the hexagonal bowl surface 9 is determined by the transmission ratio between the first synchronous pulley 233 and the second synchronous pulley 234, and the user can select and adjust according to the specific application scenario.

[0069] When the driving motor 231 works, it drives the driving shaft 232 and the first synchronous pulley 233 to rotate synchronously. The suction rod 222 located on the lower side obtains the hexagonal bowl surface on the feeding platform and rotates away under the drive of the substrate. When the suction rod 222 at the next position moves above the feeding platform, it sucks the next material. At the same time, the first synchronous pulley 233 drives the second synchronous pulley 234 and the connecting shaft to rotate, and the hexagonal bowl surface on the suction rod 222 flips, so that it completes the flipping when it moves to the discharging channel. The suction rod 222 releases, and the hexagonal bowl surface 9 slides out along the discharging channel. This solution can flip multiple materials at the same time.

[0070] In this embodiment, the distribution mechanism 1 includes a rotating motor 11 and a distribution channel 12. An output end of the distribution channel 12 is provided with a cover plate 13 that can be opened and closed. Input ends of the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel are arranged to point at the distribution channel 12 at an angle. The rotating motor 11 is used to control the output end of the distribution channel 12 to communicate with the input end of the first feeding channel or the second feeding channel. Specifically, the rotating motor 11 controls the output end of the distribution channel 12 to move to align with the first feeding channel. At this time, the cover plate 13 is in an open state, and the hexagonal bowl surface 9 is delivered into the first feeding channel. When the number of hexagonal bowl surfaces 9 in the first feeding channel reaches a set value, the cover plate 13 moves to a closed state, and the output end of the distribution channel 12 cannot discharge materials. The rotating motor 11 controls the distribution channel 12 to rotate until its output end aligns with the second feeding channel. At this time, the cover plate 13 is opened, and the hexagonal bowl surface 9 is delivered into the second feeding channel.

[0071] In this embodiment, the case sealing mechanism 6 includes a shipping conveyor belt and a manipulator movably arranged on the shipping conveyor belt. The cardboard box in a folded state enters the case sealing mechanism 6 from the input end of the shipping conveyor belt. During operation, the cardboard box in the folded state moves below the manipulator, and the manipulator unfolds the cardboard box. When the hexagonal bowl surface 9 is filled into the packaging box, the manipulator acts to fold and seal the box board to complete case sealing.

[0072] Embodiment 2:

[0073] This embodiment also provides a usage method based on the above automatic box packing machine, including the following steps.

[0074] S1. Distribute the hexagonal bowl surface 9 to the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel, and turn over the hexagonal bowl surface 9 located in the first feeding channel.

[0075] In step S1, when the hexagonal bowl surface 9 enters the first feeding channel or the second feeding channel through the distribution mechanism 1, it is in a right-side-up state, that is, the bowl top is upward and the bowl bottom is downward. The hexagonal bowl surface entering the first feeding channel is turned over by the turning mechanism so that the bowl bottom is upward and the bowl top is downward, and then enters the first conveyor belt; the hexagonal bowl surface entering the second feeding channel directly enters the second conveyor belt through the second feeding channel.

[0076] Further, in step S1, the process of turning over the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 located in the first feeding channel specifically includes: the material taking mechanism 22 located on the lower side grabs the hexagonal bowl noodles on the feeding platform and rotates away under the drive of the substrate. When the material taking mechanism 22 at the next position moves above the feeding platform, it sucks the next bowl of noodles. At the same time, the first synchronous wheel 233 drives the second synchronous wheel 234 and the connecting shaft to rotate, and the hexagonal bowl noodles on the material taking mechanism 22 are turned over, so that the turning is completed when they move to the discharging channel. The material taking mechanism 22 releases, and the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 slide out along the discharging channel. This solution can turn over multiple materials simultaneously.

[0077] S2. The hexagonal bowl noodles 9 pass through the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel and enter the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt respectively. The visual inspection instrument 31 identifies the placement angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 on the conveyor belt and controls the adjusting mechanism 32 to grab the hexagonal bowl noodles 9, rotate them to the set angle and then release them.

[0078] In step S2, the set angle is such that a straight edge between adjacent hexagonal bowl noodles 9 is aligned and parallel.

[0079] In step S2, while controlling the adjusting mechanism 32 to rotate the angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9, the passing time point of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 is controlled by the grasping and releasing of the adjusting mechanism 32, so that the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 move to the working area of the grasping mechanism 5 in a state where adjacent sides are in close contact after passing through the adjusting mechanism 32, so that the grasping mechanism 5 can grab multiple hexagonal bowl noodles 9 at the same time.

[0080] S3. Two sets of the grasping mechanisms 5 respectively grab the same number of hexagonal bowl noodles 9 located on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and grab them onto the plate placing conveyor belt 4.

[0081] In step S3, when the grasping mechanism 5 places the hexagonal bowl noodles 9, the bottom of the bowl noodles on the first conveyor belt abuts against the top edge of the bowl of the bowl noodles on the second conveyor belt to form a tight fit.

[0082] Step S3 further includes that after the grasping mechanism 5 finishes placing the first layer of the hexagonal bowl noodles 9, it grabs a partition 10 and places it on the upper part of the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles 9, and repeats the process of grabbing the hexagonal bowl noodles 9 on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt for multi-layer stacking.

[0083] S4. Move the neatly placed hexagonal bowl noodles 9 into the packing box for sealing.

[0084] When the specific implementation of this solution is carried out, the adjustment mechanism 32 can be rotated 90 times without disassembly; when using a 6-in single-layer tray, the action rhythm of the grasping mechanism 5 is 60 times per minute; when using a 12-in double-layer tray, the action rhythm of the grasping mechanism 5 is 75 times per minute, including grasping 60 bowls of noodles and grasping 15 partitions; the action rhythm of the filling mechanism 8 for moving the tray-mounted bowls of noodles into the sealing mechanism 6 is 30 times per minute. The maximum speed of this solution can reach 380 barrels per minute, and it can digest the production of two production lines of bowls of noodles at most simultaneously.

[0085] This solution provides a hexagonal bowl noodle packaging method with higher efficiency, simpler process, and can further improve the utilization rate of packaging space.

[0086] The above is only the preferred implementation manner of the present invention and is not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles, characterized in that Including, a distribution mechanism (1) arranged at the input end of the automatic cartoning machine for distributing hexagonal bowl noodles (9) to a first feeding channel and a second feeding channel; a flipping mechanism (2) arranged at the output end of the first feeding channel for flipping the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) located in the first feeding channel, and the flipping mechanism (2) is respectively communicated with the first feeding channel and a first conveyor belt; two groups of alignment mechanisms (3), the output end of the second feeding channel is connected to a second conveyor belt, the alignment mechanisms (3) are respectively arranged on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and the alignment mechanism (3) includes a vision detector (31) and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms (32), and the adjustment mechanism (32) is used for rotating the angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) according to the information of the vision detector (31); a tray conveyor belt (4) connected to a cartoning mechanism (6); at least two groups of grasping mechanisms (5) movably arranged above the first conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt and the tray conveyor belt (4) for grasping the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and placing them on the tray conveyor belt (4) for forming; the cartoning mechanism (6) for cartoning the formed hexagonal bowl noodles (9).

2. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a plurality of partition feeding mechanisms (7) arranged outside the first conveyor belt or the second conveyor belt, including a lifting plate (71) and a first lifting mechanism (72) for driving the lifting plate (71), the partitions (10) are stacked above the lifting plate (71), and the grasping mechanism (5) is used for grasping the partitions (10) and placing them on the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) on the tray conveyor belt (4).

3. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray conveyor belt (4) is arranged between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, and a plurality of baffles (41) are arranged at intervals on the tray conveyor belt (4) for limiting the hexagonal bowl noodles (9).

4. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 1, wherein The flipping mechanism (2) includes a substrate (21) rotatably arranged in a vertical plane, a plurality of material taking mechanisms (22) rotatably and circumferentially and uniformly arranged on the substrate (21), and a driving mechanism (23) for driving the substrate (21) and the material taking mechanisms (22), and the driving mechanism (23) includes a driving motor (231), a driving shaft (232), a first synchronous pulley (233) and at least two second synchronous pulleys (234), the driving motor (231) is in transmission connection with the driving shaft (232), the first synchronous pulley (233) and the substrate (21) are coaxially fixed on the driving shaft (232), the second synchronous pulleys (234) are respectively fixed to the material taking mechanisms (22), and the second synchronous pulleys (234) are in transmission connection with the first synchronous pulley (233).

5. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving mechanism (23) further includes a tensioning wheel (235) rotatably mounted on the substrate (21). Two of the second synchronous wheels (234) form a group, and a tensioning wheel (235) is arranged between the two second synchronous wheels (234). The first synchronous wheel (233) is connected to the two second synchronous wheels (234) and a tensioning wheel (235) simultaneously through a synchronous belt (236) to form a material taking transmission unit. The driving mechanism (23) includes at least two sets of transmission units.

6. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distribution mechanism (1) includes a rotating motor (11) and a distribution channel (12). An output end of the distribution channel (12) is provided with a cover plate (13) that can be opened and closed. Input ends of the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel are arranged at an angle pointing to the distribution channel (12). The rotating motor (11) is used to control the output end of the distribution channel (12) to communicate with the input end of the first feeding channel or the second feeding channel.

7. The automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a filling mechanism (8) movably arranged between an output end of the plate placing conveyor belt (4) and the case sealing mechanism (6). The filling mechanism includes a filling manipulator (81) and a pushing platform (82) connecting the plate placing conveyor belt (4) and the case sealer. The filling manipulator (81) is used to grab the formed hexagonal bowl noodles (9) placed on the output end of the plate placing conveyor belt (4) and move them into the case sealing mechanism (6) through the pushing platform (82).

8. A method for using a hexagonal bowl noodle automatic packing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It includes the following steps S1. Distribute the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) to the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel, and turn over the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) located in the first feeding channel. S2. The hexagonal bowl noodles (9) enter the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt through the first feeding channel and the second feeding channel respectively. The visual inspection device (31) identifies the placement angle of the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) on the conveyor belt, and controls the adjusting mechanism (32) to grab the hexagonal bowl noodles (9), rotate them to a set angle, and then release them. S3. Two sets of the grasping mechanisms (5) respectively grab the same number of hexagonal bowl noodles (9) located on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt and grab them onto the plate placing conveyor belt (4). S4. Move the neatly placed hexagonal bowl noodles (9) into a packing box and seal the box.

9. The method for using an automatic packing machine for hexagonal bowl noodles according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step S2, the set angle is such that a straight side between adjacent hexagonal bowl noodles (9) is aligned and parallel.

10. The usage method of a hexagonal bowl noodle automatic packing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, In step S3, after the grasping mechanism (5) finishes placing the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles (9), it grabs a partition board (10) and places it on the upper part of the first layer of hexagonal bowl noodles (9), and repeats the process of grabbing the hexagonal bowl noodles (9) on the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt for multi-layer stacking.

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