A feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine, which includes a frame, a first feeding component and a second feeding component. The frame is connected to the side of the can seaming machine, and a feeding plate is connected to the bottom of the frame. The first feeding component includes a transfer member and a storage rack. The transfer member is connected to the side of the frame, and the storage rack is connected to the transfer member. The storage rack has an inlet end and an outlet end, and the transfer member is used to transfer products from the inlet end of the storage rack to its outlet end. The second feeding component is arranged on the frame and is used to transfer the products located at the outlet end of the storage rack to the feeding plate. The present invention realizes the automatic feeding of can lids, has a high degree of automation, good practicability, improves production efficiency, reduces production costs, has high automatic feeding accuracy, good stability, improves the quality of products after can seaming, has high safety, and has a simple structure and convenient operation. It does not require large-scale transformation of the existing can seaming machine and is suitable for popularization and application.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of can sealing machines, and particularly relates to a feeding mechanism for a can sealing machine. Background Art

[0002] In industries such as pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, food, beverages, and chemicals, it is usually necessary to use container cans for storage, packaging or holding. Container cans can generally be classified into iron cans, paper cans, aluminum cans, etc. according to different materials, or into pop-top cans, tinplate cans, etc. according to different types of can lids, or into round cans, square cans, etc. according to shapes. A can sealing machine is a mechanical device used to seal a can lid onto a can body, and is currently widely used in the sealing and bottom sealing processes of container cans.

[0003] Currently, in the working process of common can sealing machines, manual feeding of can lids is required, that is, operators need to send can lids to corresponding positions on the can sealing machine one by one, and then the can sealing machine seals the cans. However, manual feeding has low work efficiency, high production costs, and it is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the position of the can lids by manual feeding, which may lead to poor sealing of the container cans after sealing and affect product quality. In addition, when using manual feeding, if the can sealing machine malfunctions, it may press the operator's hand, so there are certain safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a feeding mechanism for a can sealing machine with a high degree of automation.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A feeding mechanism for a can sealing machine, comprising:

[0007] A frame, the frame is connected to the side of the can sealing machine, and a feeding plate is connected to the bottom of the frame;

[0008] A first feeding component, the first feeding component includes a transfer member and a storage rack, the transfer member is connected to the side of the frame, the storage rack is connected to the transfer member, the storage rack has an inlet end and an outlet end, and the transfer member is used to transfer products from the inlet end to the outlet end;

[0009] A second feeding component, the second feeding component is arranged on the frame, and the second feeding component is used to transfer the products located at the outlet end of the storage rack to the feeding plate.

[0010] Preferably, the second feeding component includes an adsorption component and a driving component. One end of the adsorption component forms an adsorption port for adsorbing products. The driving component is arranged on the frame, and the driving component is connected to the other end of the adsorption component. The driving component is used to drive the adsorption component to rotate.

[0011] More preferably, the driving component includes a telescopic rod, a first sliding part, a second sliding part, a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove. The telescopic rod can be telescoped along its own axis direction. One end of the telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the frame. The other end of the telescopic rod is connected to the other end of the adsorption component through the first sliding part. The second sliding part is connected to the other end of the adsorption component. The first sliding part and the second sliding part are respectively located on the opposite sides of the other end of the adsorption component, and the second sliding part is closer to the end of the other end of the adsorption component than the first sliding part. The first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are opened on the frame and are respectively located on the opposite sides of the other end of the adsorption component. The first sliding groove and the second sliding groove both have a horizontal section and a vertical section communicated with the horizontal section. The extending directions of the horizontal sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are the same. The vertical sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove extend in opposite directions from their horizontal sections. The first sliding part is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, and the second sliding part is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove.

[0012] Even more preferably, the axes of the horizontal sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are located on the same horizontal plane. The axes of the vertical sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are located on the same vertical plane. The vertical section of the first sliding groove extends vertically upward, and the vertical section of the second sliding groove extends vertically downward.

[0013] Even more preferably, a guide plate is arranged on the frame. The guide plate is respectively located on the opposite sides of the other end of the adsorption component. The first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are respectively opened on the two guide plates on both sides.

[0014] Even more preferably, the first sliding part and the second sliding part are circular. The diameter of the first sliding part matches the width of the first sliding groove. The diameter of the second sliding part matches the width of the second sliding groove.

[0015] More preferably, the adsorption component includes a main body plate and an adsorbent. The adsorbent is arranged at one end of the main body plate. One end of the adsorbent forms the adsorption port. The other end of the main body plate is connected to the driving component.

[0016] Further preferably, a plurality of the adsorbing members are provided, and the plurality of the adsorbing members are distributed on the main body plate, which can improve the adsorption stability and prevent falling.

[0017] Further preferably, the adsorbing member includes a suction cup and an adsorption pipeline. The adsorption pipeline is detachably connected to the main body plate. Two ends of the adsorption pipeline respectively form an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the suction cup, and the outlet is used for connecting a vacuum adsorption device.

[0018] Further preferably, through holes are formed in the main body plate. The adsorption pipeline has a threaded section, and the threaded section is inserted into the through holes. A fixing nut is arranged on the threaded section, and the adsorption pipeline and the main body plate are relatively fixed through the fixing nut.

[0019] Preferably, the transfer member includes a track main body, a conveyor belt and a driving motor. The track main body extends along the direction from the inlet end to the outlet end of the storage rack. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the track main body, and the driving motor is used for driving the conveyor belt to move.

[0020] Further preferably, the storage rack is connected to the track main body, and the storage rack is located below the track main body. Magnets are arranged at the bottom of the track main body, and the products can be tightly adsorbed on the conveyor belt through the magnets and move along with the conveyor belt.

[0021] Preferably, the feeding mechanism further includes a monitoring member. The monitoring member is arranged at the outlet end of the storage rack. The monitoring member is connected to the transfer member, and the monitoring member is used for monitoring the products at the outlet end of the storage rack and controlling the working states of the transfer member and the second feeding assembly.

[0022] Further preferably, the monitoring member includes a monitoring module and a control module. The monitoring module is used for monitoring whether there are products at the outlet end of the storage rack. The control module is electrically connected or communicatively connected to the driving motor, the adsorbing member and the telescopic rod. The control module is used for controlling the working states of the driving motor, the adsorbing member and the telescopic rod according to the monitoring results of the monitoring module.

[0023] Due to the application of the above technical solutions, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0024] By providing a first feeding component and a second feeding component that cooperate continuously, the present invention realizes the automatic feeding of can lids, with high automation, good practicability, improved production efficiency, reduced production costs, high automatic feeding accuracy, good stability, enhanced product quality after can sealing, high safety, simple structure, convenient operation, and no need for large-scale modification of existing can sealing machines, making it suitable for popularization and application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] FIG Figure 1 is a front view schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this embodiment;

[0026] FIG Figure 2 is a front view schematic diagram of the first feeding component of this embodiment;

[0027] FIG Figure 3 is a front view schematic diagram of the adsorption component of the second feeding component of this embodiment;

[0028] FIG. 4(a) is a front view schematic diagram of the second feeding component of this embodiment in the initial state;

[0029] FIG. 4(b) is a front view schematic diagram of the second feeding component of this embodiment transitioning from the initial state to the termination state;

[0030] FIG. 4(c) is a front view schematic diagram of the second feeding component of this embodiment in the termination state;

[0031] FIG Figure 5 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram at A in FIG. 4(a).

[0032] In the above drawings: 1, frame; 11, guide plate; 2, feeding plate; 3, first feeding component; 31, transfer member; 311, track main body; 312, conveyor belt; 313, drive motor; 314, magnet; 32, storage rack; 321, inlet end; 322, outlet end; 4, second feeding component; 41, adsorption component; 411, main body plate; 412, adsorbing member; 4120, adsorption port; 4121, suction cup; 4122, adsorption pipeline; 4123, threaded section; 4124, fixing nut; 42, drive component; 421, telescopic rod; 422, first sliding part; 423, second sliding part; 424, first sliding groove; 425, second sliding groove; 4261, horizontal section; 4262, vertical section; 5, monitoring member; 6, can sealer; 7, can lid. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] A feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine, which is connected to the can seaming machine 6 and is used for transferring and feeding the can lids 7. As Figure 1 shown, the feeding mechanism includes a frame 1, a feeding plate 2, a first feeding component 3 and a second feeding component 4. The frame 1 is connected to the side of the can seaming machine 6, the feeding plate 2 is connected to the bottom of the frame 1, and both the first feeding component 3 and the second feeding component 4 are arranged on the frame 1. The first feeding component 3 is used for horizontally transferring the can lids 7, and the second feeding component 4 is used for rotationally transferring the can lids 7.

[0036] The following will specifically introduce each component and its connection relationship in detail:

[0037] One side of the frame 1 is connected to the side of the can seaming machine 6, and the feeding plate 2 is detachably connected to the bottom of the frame 1. For example, the feeding plate 2 and the frame 1 can be connected by bolts. Of course, it is not limited to this connection method only. The feeding plate 2 has a horizontal plane for placing the can lids 7.

[0038] The first feeding component 3 includes a transfer member 31 and a storage rack 32. As Figure 2 shown, the transfer member 31 is connected to the other side of the frame 1, and the storage rack 32 is connected to the transfer member 31. The storage rack 32 has a space inside for storing the can lids 7. The two ends of the storage rack 32 respectively form an inlet end 321 and an outlet end 322. The transfer member 31 is used for transferring the can lids 7 from the inlet end 321 of the storage rack 32 to its outlet end 322.

[0039] Specifically: As Figure 2As shown in the figure, the transfer part 31 includes a track main body 311, a conveyor belt 312, a driving motor 313 and a magnet 314. The track main body 311 extends in the horizontal direction. The side part of the track main body 311 is connected to the other side of the frame 1. The conveyor belt 312 is sleeved on the track main body 311. The driving motor 313 is used to drive the conveyor belt 312 to move relative to the track main body 311. The magnet 314 is arranged at the bottom of the track main body 311. The extending direction of the magnet 314 is the same as that of the track main body 311, and the lower surface of the magnet 314 is flush with the lower surface of the track main body 311.

[0040] As Figure 2 shown in the figure, the extending direction of the storage rack 32 is the same as that of the track main body 311, and the top of the storage rack 32 is in an open state. The storage rack 32 is located below the track main body 311. The two sides of the top of the storage rack 32 are respectively connected to the two sides of the track main body 311. Since the magnet 314 is arranged at the bottom of the track main body 311, the can lids 7 placed inside the storage rack 32 can be tightly adsorbed on the conveyor belt 312 and move from the inlet end 321 to the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32 along with the conveyor belt 312.

[0041] The second feeding assembly 4 is used to rotate and transfer the can lids 7 located at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32 onto the feeding plate 2. As Figure 1 shown in the figure, the second feeding assembly 4 includes an adsorption assembly 41 and a driving assembly 42. The adsorption assembly 41 is arranged on the frame 1. The adsorption assembly 41 is used to adsorb the can lids 7. The driving assembly 42 is also arranged on the frame 1, and the driving assembly 42 is connected to the adsorption assembly 41. The driving assembly 42 is used to drive the adsorption assembly 41 to rotate.

[0042] Specifically: As Figure 3 shown in the figure, the adsorption assembly 41 includes a main body plate 411 and an adsorbent 412. One end of the main body plate 411 is provided with the adsorbent 412. The adsorbent 412 has an adsorption port 4120 for adsorbing the can lids 7. A plurality of adsorbents 412 can be arranged. The plurality of adsorbents 412 are distributed on the main body plate 411, which can improve the adsorption stability and prevent dropping. The other end of the main body plate 411 is connected to the driving assembly 42.

[0043] The adsorbing component 412 specifically includes a suction cup 4121 and a suction pipeline 4122. The suction pipeline 4122 is detachably connected to the main body plate 411. Specifically, through holes are formed in the main body plate 411, and a threaded section 4123 is provided on the suction pipeline 4122. The threaded section 4123 of the suction pipeline 4122 is inserted into the through holes of the main body plate 411. Two fixing nuts 4124 are arranged on the threaded section 4123 of the suction pipeline 4122. The two fixing nuts 4124 are located on the opposite sides of the through holes of the main body plate 411, and the suction pipeline 4122 and the main body plate 411 are relatively fixed through the fixing nuts 4214. Inlets and outlets are respectively formed at both ends of the suction pipeline 4122. The inlet of the suction pipeline 4122 is connected to the suction cup 4121, that is, a suction port 4120 of the adsorbing component 412 is formed at the suction cup 4121, and the outlet of the suction pipeline 4122 can be connected to a vacuum adsorption device through a pipeline.

[0044] The driving assembly 42 includes a telescopic rod 421, a first sliding part 422, a second sliding part 423, a first sliding groove 424 and a second sliding groove 425. As Figures 4(a) to 4(c) shown, the telescopic rod 421 is connected to the first sliding part 422, the first sliding part 422 is in sliding fit with the first sliding groove 424, and the second sliding part 423 is in sliding fit with the second sliding groove 425.

[0045] As Figure 5 shown, both the first sliding part 422 and the second sliding part 423 are arranged at the other end of the main body plate 411, and they are respectively located on the opposite sides of the other end of the main body plate 411. Moreover, the second sliding part 422 is closer to the end of the other end of the main body plate 411 than the first sliding part 423. Both the first sliding part 422 and the second sliding part 423 are circular.

[0046] There are two guiding plates 11 provided on the frame 1. The two guiding plates 11 are respectively located on the opposite sides of the other end of the main body plate 411. The first sliding groove 424 and the second sliding groove 425 are respectively formed on the two guiding plates 11. The width of the first sliding groove 424 matches the diameter of the first sliding part 422, and the width of the second sliding groove 425 matches the diameter of the second sliding part 423. The first sliding part 422 is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove 424, and the second sliding part 423 is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove 425. Specifically, both the first sliding groove 424 and the second sliding groove 425 have a horizontal section 4261 and a vertical section 4262. One end of the horizontal section 4261 is communicated with one end of the vertical section 4262. The extending direction of the horizontal section 4261 of the first sliding groove 424 is the same as that of the horizontal section 4261 of the second sliding groove 425, and the axes of the horizontal section 4261 of the first sliding groove 424 and the horizontal section 4261 of the second sliding groove 425 are located on the same horizontal plane; the vertical section 4262 of the first sliding groove 424 and the vertical section 4262 of the second sliding groove 424 extend in opposite directions from their horizontal sections, that is, the axes of the vertical section 4262 of the first sliding groove 424 and the vertical section 4262 of the second sliding groove 424 are located on the same vertical plane, and the vertical section 4262 of the first sliding groove 424 extends vertically upward, and the vertical section 4262 of the second sliding groove 424 extends vertically downward.

[0047] The telescopic rod 421 can be telescoped along its own axis direction. One end of the telescopic rod 421 is rotatably connected to the frame 1, and the other end of the telescopic rod 421 is connected to the other end of the main body plate 411 through the first sliding part 422. The telescopic rod 421 can adopt, for example, a hydraulic telescopic rod, etc.

[0048] The second feeding assembly 4 has an initial state and a termination state. As shown in Fig. 4(a), when the second feeding assembly 4 is in the initial state, both the adsorbing part 412 and the main body plate 411 extend in the horizontal direction. The first sliding part 422 is located in the horizontal section 4261 of the first sliding groove 424, and the second sliding part 423 is located in the horizontal section 4261 of the second sliding groove 425; as shown in Fig. 4(b), when the second feeding assembly 4 is converted from the initial state to the termination state, the telescopic rod 421 elongates, pushing the first sliding part 422 to slide in the first sliding groove 424, and the second sliding part 423 slides from the horizontal section 4261 of the second sliding groove 425 into its vertical section 4262. At this time, the adsorption assembly 41 rotates, driving the can lid 7 adsorbed thereon to rotate; as shown in Fig. 4(c), when the second feeding assembly 4 is in the termination state, the first sliding part 422 is located in the vertical section 4262 of the first sliding groove 424, and the second sliding part 423 is located in the vertical section 4262 of the second sliding groove 425. Both the adsorbing part 412 and the main body plate 411 extend in the vertical direction. At this time, the can lid 7 adsorbed on the adsorbing part 412 can be released and placed on the feeding plate 2.

[0049] In addition, in order to improve the degree of automation and realize the automatic operation of the feeding structure, the feeding mechanism further includes a monitoring member 5, which is arranged at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32. The monitoring member 5 is used to monitor the can lids 7 at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32 and control the working states of the transfer member 31, the adsorption assembly 41 and the driving assembly 42.

[0050] Specifically: The monitoring member 5 includes a monitoring module and a control module. The monitoring module is used to monitor whether there are can lids 7 at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32. The control module is electrically connected or communicatively connected to the driving motor 313, the adsorbing member 412 and the telescopic rod 421. When the monitoring module monitors that there are no can lids 7 at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32, the control module controls the driving motor 313 to work, so that the conveyor belt 312 moves relative to the track main body 311, driving the can lids 7 in the storage rack 32 to move to the outlet end 322. When the monitoring module monitors that there are can lids 7 at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32, the control module first controls the adsorbing member 412 to work, so that the can lids 7 at the outlet end 322 of the storage rack 32 are tightly adsorbed by the suction cup 4121. Then the control module controls the telescopic rod 421 to extend, so that the adsorption assembly 41 rotates, driving the can lids 7 to rotate and be fed.

[0051] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose is to enable those who are familiar with this technology to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and it cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine, characterized in that: It includes: A frame, the frame is connected to the side of the can seaming machine, and a feeding plate is connected to the bottom of the frame; A first feeding component, the first feeding component includes a transfer piece and a storage rack. The transfer piece is connected to the side of the frame, and the storage rack is connected to the transfer piece. The storage rack has an inlet end and an outlet end. The transfer piece is used to transfer products from the inlet end to the outlet end. The transfer piece includes a track body, a conveyor belt and a driving motor. The track body extends along the direction from the inlet end to the outlet end of the storage rack. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the track body. The driving motor is used to drive the conveyor belt to move. The storage rack is connected to the track body and is located below the track body. Magnets are provided at the bottom of the track body; A second feeding component, the second feeding component is arranged on the frame. The second feeding component is used to transfer the products located at the outlet end of the storage rack to the feeding plate. The second feeding component includes an adsorption component and a driving component. One end of the adsorption component forms an adsorption port for adsorbing products. The driving component is arranged on the frame and is connected to the other end of the adsorption component. The driving component is used to drive the adsorption component to rotate. The driving component includes a telescopic rod, a first sliding part, a second sliding part, a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove. The telescopic rod can be telescoped along its own axis direction. One end of the telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the frame, and the other end of the telescopic rod is connected to the other end of the adsorption component through the first sliding part. The second sliding part is connected to the other end of the adsorption component. The first sliding part and the second sliding part are respectively located on opposite sides of the other end of the adsorption component, and the second sliding part is closer to the end of the other end of the adsorption component than the first sliding part. The first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are opened on the frame and are respectively located on opposite sides of the other end of the adsorption component. Both the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove have a horizontal section and a vertical section communicated with the horizontal section. The extending directions of the horizontal sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are the same. The vertical sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove extend in opposite directions from their horizontal sections. The first sliding part is slidably arranged in the first sliding groove, and the second sliding part is slidably arranged in the second sliding groove.

2. The feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axes of the horizontal sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are located on the same horizontal plane. The axes of the vertical sections of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are located on the same vertical plane. The vertical section of the first sliding groove extends vertically upward, and the vertical section of the second sliding groove extends vertically downward.

3. The feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the adsorption assembly includes a main body plate and an adsorption member. The adsorption member is arranged at one end of the main body plate. One end of the adsorption member forms the adsorption port, and the other end of the main body plate is connected to the driving assembly.

4. The feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: the adsorption member includes a suction cup and an adsorption pipeline. The adsorption pipeline is detachably connected to the main body plate. The two ends of the adsorption pipeline respectively form an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the suction cup, and the outlet is used for connecting a vacuum adsorption device.

5. The feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: a through hole is formed in the main body plate. The adsorption pipeline has a threaded section. The threaded section is inserted into the through hole, and a fixing nut is arranged on the threaded section. The adsorption pipeline and the main body plate are relatively fixed by the fixing nut.

6. The feeding mechanism for a can seaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the feeding mechanism further includes a monitoring member. The monitoring member is arranged at the outlet end of the storage rack. The monitoring member is connected to the transfer member. The monitoring member is used for monitoring the products at the outlet end of the storage rack and controlling the working states of the transfer member and the second feeding assembly.

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