Automatic processing equipment for colored billiard balls

Abstract

This invention provides an automatic processing device for paintballs, comprising a control panel, a frame, and a disc rotatably connected to the frame. The control panel is fixed to the frame. Along the outer side of the disc, a first feeding module, a positioning module, a filling module, a second feeding module, a laser sealing module, and a discharging module are sequentially arranged. The first and second feeding modules have identical structures. The first feeding module is used to transport the first shell, and the second feeding module is used to transport the second shell. Several identical conveying fixtures are arranged around the disc's axis, corresponding to each processing station. The conveying fixtures are rotatably connected to the disc. This automatic processing device for paintballs has a compact structure and utilizes laser irradiation melting to achieve rapid sealing and fixing of the first and second shells, effectively improving product processing efficiency and ensuring the stability of product processing quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of prop production equipment technology, specifically an automatic processing device for paintballs. Background Technology

[0002] Live-action CS (Counter-Strike) shooting is a thrilling and high-tech entertainment activity. As the only legal and widely accessible combat sport in China, it is an important national fitness and entertainment activity due to its advantages such as high realism, fair competitive environment, ability to demonstrate teamwork in real combat, development of strategic and tactical thinking, relaxation, and physical exercise. Live-action CS games use plastic balls called paintballs. The outer shell of a paintball is made of a mixture of paraffin and resin, pressed into a thin-walled spherical shell. The shell consists of two interlocking hemispheres, forming a complete sphere, known as the first shell and the second shell. Solid or liquid materials are filled between the first and second shells. Currently, paintball production mostly involves manual filling followed by gluing to seal the two hemispheres, resulting in low processing efficiency and inconsistent product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic processing device for paintballs to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic processing device for paintballs includes a control panel, a frame, and a disc rotatably connected to the frame. The control panel is fixed to the frame. A first feeding module, a positioning module, a filling module, a second feeding module, a laser sealing module, and a discharging module are arranged sequentially in a clockwise direction along the outer side of the disc. The first feeding module and the second feeding module have the same structure. The first feeding module is used to transport a first shell, and the second feeding module is used to transport a second shell. Several identical conveying fixtures are arranged around the axis of the disc, corresponding to each processing station. The conveying fixtures are rotatably connected to the disc.

[0006] The conveying fixture includes a chassis and a mounting base. The mounting base is fixed at the axial center of the chassis. The mounting base has a recessed arc-shaped placement groove. A first rotating shaft is provided below the mounting base and is rotatably connected to the disc. The first rotating shaft is coaxial with the chassis. The placement groove has a vent hole that passes through the mounting base and the first rotating shaft. The chassis is wrapped with a rubber ring.

[0007] The first feeding module includes a first vibrating feeding disc, a first guiding rail, a first picking mechanism, and a first feeding robot. The first vibrating feeding disc is fixed to the frame. The first guiding rail is connected to the outlet of the first vibrating feeding disc for conveying the first housing. The first picking mechanism is installed at the outlet of the other end of the first guiding rail. The first picking mechanism includes a first fixed base, a first support plate, a first picking cylinder, and a first picking block. The first fixed base is fixedly connected to the frame. One side of the first support plate is fixedly connected to the first fixed base, and the other side is horizontally suspended above the frame. Above the frame, the first picking cylinder is fixed to the first support plate, and the first picking block is driven and connected to the first picking cylinder. The first picking block has a concave first arc-shaped groove on one side near the first feeding guide rail. The first arc-shaped groove communicates with the outlet of the first feeding guide rail. A first baffle plate is installed on the first support plate. The first baffle plate has an L-shaped structure and includes a first baffle and a second baffle. The second baffle is vertically fixed above the first baffle. The first baffle is fixedly connected to the first support plate, and the second baffle is above the first picking block.

[0008] The first feeding robot includes a first X-axis drive cylinder, a first Z-axis drive cylinder, and a first vacuum suction nozzle. The first X-axis drive cylinder is fixed above a first fixed base. The first X-axis drive cylinder is driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder through a first connecting frame. The first vacuum suction nozzle is below the first Z-axis drive cylinder and driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder.

[0009] The positioning module includes a second fixed base, a second Z-axis drive cylinder, and a first pressing block. The second fixed base is fixed on the frame, the second Z-axis drive cylinder is mounted on the second fixed base, the first pressing block is below the second Z-axis drive cylinder and driven by the second Z-axis drive cylinder, and the first pressing block is above the conveying fixture.

[0010] The filling module includes a third fixed base and a feeding hopper installed on the third fixed base. The feeding hopper has a conical structure and is located above the conveying fixture. A feeding hopper with a conical structure is also provided at the lower outlet of the feeding hopper. The feeding hopper is fixedly connected to the frame through a first mounting bracket.

[0011] The laser sealing module includes a laser assembly and a pressing device. The pressing device includes a fourth fixed base, a third drive motor, a third Z-axis drive cylinder, and a second pressing block. The fourth fixed base is fixed on the frame, and the third Z-axis drive cylinder is mounted above the fourth fixed base. The third drive motor is connected to the third Z-axis drive cylinder via a drive plate. The second pressing block is driven and connected to the third drive motor below it. Both the first and second pressing blocks are made of plastic material. The laser head on the laser assembly generates light that irradiates the connection between the first and second housings. A rotary drive assembly is also provided between the laser assembly and the disk. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the conveying fixture to rotate on the disk. The rotary drive assembly includes a second mounting bracket, a first drive motor, and a drive disk. The second mounting bracket is fixed above the frame, the first drive motor is mounted on the second mounting bracket, and the drive disk is above and driven by the first drive motor. The drive disk is wrapped with a rubber ring and is tangent to the base of the conveying fixture.

[0012] The feeding module includes a feeding guide rail and a feeding assembly. The feeding guide rail is inclinedly installed on one side of the disc. The feeding assembly includes a third mounting bracket, a second drive motor, and a feeding rod. The third mounting bracket is fixed on the frame. The second drive motor is installed above the third mounting bracket and is driven by the feeding rod. The feeding rod swings horizontally above the mounting seat of the conveying fixture. One end of the feeding rod is connected to the second drive motor, and the other end is suspended above the mounting seat and contacts the colored marbles in its placement slot. The other end of the feeding rod has a concave feeding hole that contacts the colored marbles and pushes them to the feeding guide rail.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the automatic processing equipment for paintballs disclosed in this application has a compact structure and realizes automatic feeding and filling of the first and second shells, ensuring stable and efficient overall product handling, avoiding product scrap due to manual operator fatigue or lack of concentration causing materials to be misplaced, and reducing labor costs. The equipment uses laser irradiation to melt and quickly seal and fix the first and second shells, effectively improving product processing efficiency and ensuring the stability of product processing quality. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 : A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 Top view of this application;

[0016] Figure 3 : 3D structural diagram of the conveyor fixture;

[0017] Figure 4Side view of the conveyor fixture;

[0018] Figure 5 : 3D structural diagram of the first feeding module;

[0019] Figure 6 : Three-dimensional structural diagram of the first material handling mechanism;

[0020] Figure 7 : 3D structural diagram of the positioning module;

[0021] Figure 8 : 3D structural diagram of the filling module;

[0022] Figure 9 : 3D structural diagram of laser sealing module;

[0023] Figure 10 Side view of the laser sealing module;

[0024] Figure 11 : 3D structural diagram of the material feeding module. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Specific Implementation Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 11 In this embodiment of the invention, an automatic processing device for paintballs includes a control panel 2, a frame 1, and a disc 3 rotatably connected to the frame 1. The control panel 2 is fixed on the frame 1 and is equipped with a start switch, an emergency stop switch, a stop switch, and a display. The device can be controlled and its corresponding parameters adjusted through the control panel 2. Before starting, parameters such as working frequency, time, and stroke can be set through the display.

[0027] Along the outer side of the disc 3, clockwise, are arranged a first feeding module 5, a positioning module 6, a filling module 7, a second feeding module 8, a laser sealing module 9, and a discharging module 10. The first feeding module 5 and the second feeding module 8 have the same structure. The first feeding module 5 is used to transport the first housing, and the second feeding module 8 is used to transport the second housing. Several identical conveying fixtures 4 are arranged around the axis of the disc 3, corresponding to each processing station. The conveying fixtures 4 are rotatably connected to the disc 3.

[0028] The conveying fixture 4 includes a chassis 401 and a mounting base 402. The mounting base 402 is fixed at the axial position of the chassis 401. The mounting base 402 is provided with a recessed arc structure placement groove 402-1. A first rotating shaft 403 is provided below the mounting base 402 and is rotatably connected to the disc 3. The first rotating shaft 403 is coaxially arranged with the chassis 401. A vent hole 404 is provided in the placement groove 402-1. The vent hole 404 passes through the mounting base 402 and the first rotating shaft 403. A rubber ring is wrapped around the outside of the chassis 401.

[0029] The first feeding module 5 includes a first vibrating feeding disc 501, a first feeding guide rail 502, a first picking mechanism 504, and a first feeding robot 503. The first vibrating feeding disc 501 is fixed on the frame 1. The first feeding guide rail 502 is connected to the outlet of the first vibrating feeding disc 501 for conveying the first housing. The first picking mechanism 504 is installed at the other end outlet of the first feeding guide rail 502. The first picking mechanism 504 includes a first fixed base 504-1, a first support plate 504-2, a first picking cylinder 504-3, and a first picking block 504-4. The first fixed base 504-1 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. One side of the first support plate 504-2 is fixedly connected to the first fixed base 504-1, and the other side is horizontally suspended above the frame 1. The first picking cylinder 504-3 is fixed to the first support plate 504-1. On the support plate 504-2, the first material picking block 504-4 is driven and connected to the first material picking cylinder 504-3. The first material picking block 504-4 has a concave first arc-shaped groove 504-4-1 on one side of the first material guiding rail 502. The first arc-shaped groove 504-4-1 is connected to the outlet of the first material guiding rail 502. The first support plate 504-2 is equipped with a first baffle plate 504-5. The first baffle plate 504-5 has an L-shaped structure and includes a first baffle 504-5-1 and a second baffle 504-5-2. The second baffle 504-5-2 is vertically fixed above the first baffle 504-5-1. The first baffle 504-5-1 is fixedly connected to the first support plate 504-2, and the second baffle 504-5-2 is above the first material picking block 504-4.

[0030] The first feeding robot 503 includes a first X-axis drive cylinder 503-1, a first Z-axis drive cylinder 503-2, and a first vacuum suction nozzle 503-4. The first X-axis drive cylinder 503-1 is fixed above the first fixed base 504-1. The first X-axis drive cylinder 503-1 is driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder 503-2 through the first connecting bracket 503-3. The first vacuum suction nozzle 503-4 is below the first Z-axis drive cylinder 503-2 and is driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder 503-2. When conveying the first housing material, the first picking block 504-4 is below the second baffle 504-5-2 and the first arc groove 504-4-1 on the first picking block 504-4 is connected to the first feeding guide rail 502. The first housing is conveyed to the first arc groove 504-4-1 through the first vibrating feeding plate 501 and the first feeding guide rail 502. The first picking cylinder 504-3 pushes the first picking block 504-4 containing the first housing to the bottom of the first feeding robot 503, and the first housing is sucked into the conveying fixture 4 through the first vacuum suction nozzle 503-4.

[0031] The positioning module 6 in this application includes a second fixed base 601, a second Z-axis drive cylinder 602, and a first pressing block 603. The second fixed base 601 is fixed on the frame 1, the second Z-axis drive cylinder 602 is installed on the second fixed base 601, and the first pressing block 603 is below the second Z-axis drive cylinder 602 and driven by the second Z-axis drive cylinder 602. The first pressing block 603 is above the conveying fixture 4. The positioning module 6 is set to further press and position the first housing placed in the first feeding module 5 to ensure that it is stably placed in the mounting base 402.

[0032] The filling module 7 includes a third fixed base 701 and a feeding hopper 702 installed on the third fixed base 701. The feeding hopper 702 has a conical structure and is located above the conveying fixture 4. A feeding hopper 703 is also provided at the lower end of the feeding hopper's discharge port. The feeding hopper 703 has a conical structure and is fixedly connected to the frame 1 through a first mounting bracket 704. The filling module 7 is mainly used to fill the material inside the first housing.

[0033] The laser sealing module 9 includes a laser assembly 901 and a pressing device 902. The laser assembly 901 includes a laser head, a laser generator, and an electrical control box. The pressing device 902 includes a fourth fixed base 902-1, a third drive motor 902-4, a third Z-axis drive cylinder 902-2, and a second pressing block 902-3. The fourth fixed base 902-1 is fixed on the frame 1. The third Z-axis drive cylinder 902-2 is mounted above the fourth fixed base 902-1. The third drive motor 902-4 is connected to the third Z-axis drive via a drive plate 902-5. The cylinder 902-2 is connected, and the second pressing block 902-3 is driven and connected to the third driving motor 902-4. Both the first pressing block 603 and the second pressing block 902-3 are made of plastic material. The light generated by the laser head on the laser assembly 901 irradiates the connection between the first housing and the second housing cover. A rotary drive assembly 903 is also provided between the laser assembly 901 and the disk 3. The rotary drive assembly 903 is used to drive the conveying fixture 4 to rotate on the disk 3. The rotary drive assembly 903 includes a second mounting... The system comprises a frame 903-1, a first drive motor 903-2, and a drive disk 903-3. The drive disk 903-3 has the same diameter as the base 401 on the conveying fixture 4. The first drive motor 903-2 is a servo motor. The second mounting frame 903-1 is fixed above the frame 1, and the first drive motor 903-2 is mounted on the second mounting frame 903-1. The drive disk 903-3 is above the first drive motor 903-2 and is driven by it. The drive disk 903-3 is wrapped with a rubber ring. The drive disk 903-3 is connected to the conveying fixture. The base 401 on the 4 is tangent. When the first drive motor 903-2 drives the drive disk 903-3 to rotate, since the drive disk 903-3 is tangent to the base 401 on the conveying fixture 4, the conveying fixture 4 is driven to rotate on the disc 3 by the contact friction force. At the same time, the third drive motor 902-4 presses against the outside of the shell and also drives the second shell to rotate. The two motors run synchronously to ensure that all surfaces of the paintball can be sealed, thereby realizing the laser sealing operation of the connection between the first shell and the second shell.

[0034] The unloading module 10 includes an unloading guide rail 1001 and a pushing assembly 1002. The unloading guide rail 1001 is inclinedly mounted on one side of the disc 3. The pushing assembly 1002 includes a third mounting bracket 1002-1, a second drive motor 1002-3, and a pushing rod 1002-2. The second drive motor 1002-3 is a servo motor. The third mounting bracket 1002-1 is fixed on the frame 1. The second drive motor 1002-3 is mounted above the third mounting bracket 1002-1 and is driven by the pushing rod 1002-2. The pushing rod 1002-2 swings horizontally above the mounting seat 402 of the conveying fixture 4. One end of the pushing rod 1002-2 is connected to the second drive motor 1002-3, and the other end is suspended in the air. The colored marbles are in contact with the colored marbles in the placement slot 402-1 above the mounting base 402. The other end of the push rod 1002-2 is provided with a concave push hole 1002-2-1 that contacts the colored marbles and pushes them to the unloading guide rail 1001. The push hole 1002-2-1 is a long strip structure. When the sealed colored marbles are transported to the unloading module 10 by the disc 3, the push rod 1002-2 on the unloading module 10 swings towards the conveying fixture 4. The colored marbles are in the push hole 1002-2-1. With the continuous drive of the second drive motor 1002-3, the colored marbles are pushed into the unloading guide rail 1001. A collection box can be set below the unloading guide rail 1001 for unified collection and sorting of products.

[0035] Workflow: The first housing is conveyed by the first feeding module 5 to the corresponding conveying fixture 4 on the disc 3. As the disc 3 rotates, it is gradually moved to the positioning module 6 for pressing and positioning, then filled with materials, and then to the second feeding module 8 for feeding the second housing, covering the first housing. Then it is moved to the laser sealing module 9 for laser sealing, and finally to the unloading module 10 for automatic unloading, and then back to the first feeding device, and so on in a repeated cycle.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the automatic processing equipment for paintballs disclosed in this application has a compact structure and realizes automatic feeding and filling of the first and second shells, ensuring stable and efficient overall product handling, avoiding product scrap due to manual operator fatigue or lack of concentration causing materials to be misplaced, and reducing labor costs. The equipment uses laser irradiation to melt and quickly seal and fix the first and second shells, effectively improving product processing efficiency and ensuring the stability of product processing quality.

[0037] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the foregoing exemplary embodiments, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic processing device for paintballs, characterized in that: The system includes a control panel, a frame, and a disc rotatably connected to the frame. The control panel is fixed to the frame. Along the outer side of the disc, clockwise, are arranged a first feeding module, a positioning module, a filling module, a second feeding module, a laser sealing module, and a discharging module. The first and second feeding modules have identical structures. The first feeding module is used to transport a first housing, and the second feeding module is used to transport a second housing. Several identical conveying fixtures are arranged around the disc's axis, corresponding to various processing stations. The conveying fixtures are rotatably connected to the disc. The positioning module includes a first pressing block. The conveying fixture includes a base and a mounting base. The mounting base is fixed at the center of the base and has a concave, arc-shaped placement groove. Below the mounting base is a first rotating shaft rotatably connected to the disc. The first rotating shaft is coaxial with the base. The placement groove has a vent hole that penetrates the mounting base and the first rotating shaft. The outer side of the base is wrapped with a rubber ring. The laser sealing module includes a laser assembly. The assembly includes a component and a pressing device. The pressing device comprises a fourth fixed base, a third drive motor, a third Z-axis drive cylinder, and a second pressing block. The fourth fixed base is fixed on the frame, and the third Z-axis drive cylinder is mounted above the fourth fixed base. The third drive motor is connected to the third Z-axis drive cylinder via a drive plate. The second pressing block is driven and connected to the third drive motor below it. Both the first and second pressing blocks are made of plastic material. The laser head on the laser assembly generates light that irradiates the connection between the first and second housing covers. A rotary drive assembly is also provided between the laser assembly and the disk. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the conveying fixture to rotate on the disk. The rotary drive assembly includes a second mounting frame, a first drive motor, and a drive disk. The second mounting frame is fixed above the frame, the first drive motor is mounted on the second mounting frame, and the drive disk is above and driven and connected to the first drive motor. The drive disk is wrapped with a rubber ring and is tangent to the base of the conveying fixture.

2. The automatic processing equipment for paintballs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first feeding module includes a first vibrating feeding disc, a first guiding rail, a first picking mechanism, and a first feeding robot. The first vibrating feeding disc is fixed to the frame. The first guiding rail is connected to the outlet of the first vibrating feeding disc for conveying the first housing. The first picking mechanism is installed at the outlet of the other end of the first guiding rail. The first picking mechanism includes a first fixed base, a first support plate, a first picking cylinder, and a first picking block. The first fixed base is fixedly connected to the frame. One side of the first support plate is fixedly connected to the first fixed base, and the other side is horizontally suspended above the frame. Above the frame, the first picking cylinder is fixed to the first support plate, and the first picking block is driven and connected to the first picking cylinder. The first picking block has a concave first arc-shaped groove on one side near the first feeding guide rail. The first arc-shaped groove communicates with the outlet of the first feeding guide rail. A first baffle plate is installed on the first support plate. The first baffle plate has an L-shaped structure and includes a first baffle and a second baffle. The second baffle is vertically fixed above the first baffle. The first baffle is fixedly connected to the first support plate, and the second baffle is above the first picking block.

3. The automatic processing equipment for paintballs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first feeding robot includes a first X-axis drive cylinder, a first Z-axis drive cylinder, and a first vacuum suction nozzle. The first X-axis drive cylinder is fixed above a first fixed base. The first X-axis drive cylinder is driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder through a first connecting frame. The first vacuum suction nozzle is below the first Z-axis drive cylinder and driven and connected to the first Z-axis drive cylinder.

4. The automatic processing equipment for paintballs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning module also includes a second fixed base and a second Z-axis drive cylinder. The second fixed base is fixed on the frame, and the second Z-axis drive cylinder is mounted on the second fixed base. The first pressing block is below the second Z-axis drive cylinder and is driven by the second Z-axis drive cylinder. The first pressing block is above the conveying fixture.

5. The automatic processing equipment for paintballs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The filling module includes a third fixed base and a feeding hopper installed on the third fixed base. The feeding hopper has a conical structure and is located above the conveying fixture. A feeding hopper with a conical structure is also provided at the lower outlet of the feeding hopper. The feeding hopper is fixedly connected to the frame through a first mounting bracket.

6. The automatic processing equipment for paintballs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding module includes a feeding guide rail and a feeding assembly. The feeding guide rail is inclinedly installed on one side of the disc. The feeding assembly includes a third mounting bracket, a second drive motor, and a feeding rod. The third mounting bracket is fixed on the frame. The second drive motor is installed above the third mounting bracket and is driven by the feeding rod. The feeding rod swings horizontally above the mounting seat of the conveying fixture. One end of the feeding rod is connected to the second drive motor, and the other end is suspended above the mounting seat and contacts the colored marbles in its placement slot. The other end of the feeding rod has a concave feeding hole that contacts the colored marbles and pushes them to the feeding guide rail.

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