Embryo transfer device and warmer

By designing a preform insertion device that coordinates the rotation mechanism and the bottom support mechanism, the problem of misalignment when the heating machine processes preforms with large height dimensions is solved, achieving precise clamping of the preforms and uniform heating, thereby improving the yield of processed products.

CN117962281BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21GUANGZHOU TECH LONG PACKAGING MACHINERY CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202410315075.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-19
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2044-03-19

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Technical Problem

Existing heating machines are prone to misalignment or incomplete insertion when processing preforms with large height dimensions, affecting the clamping firmness and heating uniformity of the preforms.

Method used

A preform insertion device was designed, including a rotating mechanism and a bottom support mechanism. The rotating mechanism drives the first mating part and the bottom support mechanism to work together. The first mating part limits the upper end of the preform, and the bottom support mechanism supports the lower end of the preform, ensuring the accuracy of the preform insertion process.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise insertion and gripping of preforms, improves the yield of preform processing, and ensures uniform heating and firm gripping.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of warming machine, disclose a kind of embryo inserting device and warming machine.Warming machine includes embryo inserting device and rack, embryo inserting device includes rotating mechanism and several bottom supporting mechanisms, rotating mechanism can be rotated relative to rack around vertical axis, rotating mechanism is provided with several first matching parts along the circumference, and the first matching part is used to limit the upper end of bottle embryo;Several bottom supporting mechanisms are connected with rotating mechanism and are correspondingly arranged below several first matching parts, and bottom supporting mechanism can move upward along vertical direction at preset time, to lift and guide the lower end of bottle embryo located at corresponding first matching part.The warming machine of the present application can ensure that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism is accurately inserted and grasped by setting the above-mentioned embryo inserting device, and improve the yield of bottle embryo processing.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of heating machines, in particular to an embryo inserting device and a heating machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] A bottle embryo is heated, blown and molded into a bottle by a bottle production line, wherein the heating of the bottle embryo is realized by a heating machine. In the prior art, the heating machine comprises a heating furnace, a conveying chain, a bottle embryo clamping mechanism and an embryo inserting device. The bottle embryo clamping mechanism is arranged on the conveying chain, the embryo inserting device is arranged outside the heating furnace, the embryo inserting device can receive the bottle embryo from the upstream, the bottle embryo clamping mechanism can output a downward motion to insert the upper end opening of the bottle embryo and realize the grasping of the bottle embryo (hereinafter referred to as the embryo inserting process), and the conveying chain can drive the bottle embryo clamping mechanism and the bottle embryo to enter the heating furnace together, and when the heating of the bottle embryo is completed, the conveying chain drives the bottle embryo clamping mechanism and the bottle embryo to leave the heating furnace together.

[0003] When the above-mentioned heating machine is used to insert the bottle embryo with a large height size, the bottle embryo may not be inserted correctly or not inserted in place, thereby affecting the firmness of the bottle embryo clamping and the uniformity of subsequent heating.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an embryo inserting device and a heating machine to solve the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0005] One object of the present application is to provide an embryo inserting device which can ensure that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism is accurately inserted and grasped.

[0006] Another object of the present application is to provide a heating machine which, by arranging the above-mentioned embryo inserting device, can ensure that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism is accurately inserted and grasped, thereby improving the yield of bottle embryo processing.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] The embryo inserting device is installed on a rack, and comprises:

[0009] A rotating mechanism which can rotate relative to the rack about an axis in the vertical direction, wherein the rotating mechanism is provided with a plurality of first matching portions in the circumferential direction, and the first matching portions are used to limit the upper end of the bottle embryo;

[0010] A plurality of bottom supporting mechanisms which are connected with the rotating mechanism and are arranged one by one below the plurality of first matching portions, wherein the bottom supporting mechanisms can move upward along the vertical direction at a preset time to lift and guide the lower end of the bottle embryo located at the corresponding first matching portion.

[0011] As an optional solution, the rotating mechanism comprises a third rotating disc and a plurality of first guide columns arranged circumferentially along the third rotating disc, each of the first guide columns is capable of vertical lifting movement relative to the third rotating disc, each of the bottom supporting mechanisms is connected with at least one of the first guide columns, and the embryo inserting device further comprises:

[0012] A first cam guide rail is connected with the rack, the bottom supporting mechanism is capable of abutting against the first cam guide rail during movement of the rotating mechanism, and the first cam guide rail comprises a first cam portion, which is capable of lifting the bottom supporting mechanism upward to support the lower end of the corresponding bottle embryo.

[0013] As an optional solution, the embryo inserting device further comprises an elastic return member, one end of which is connected with the rotating mechanism and the other end of which is connected with the bottom supporting mechanism, and the elastic return member has a tendency to move the bottom supporting mechanism downward to separate from the lower end of the bottle embryo.

[0014] As an optional solution, the bottom supporting mechanism comprises:

[0015] A connecting assembly is connected with at least one of the first guide columns and is capable of abutting against the first cam guide rail;

[0016] A supporting member is capable of vertical movement relative to the connecting assembly, and the supporting member is provided with a supporting groove matching the shape of the bottom of the bottle embryo;

[0017] An elastic buffer is arranged between the connecting assembly and the supporting member in the vertical direction.

[0018] As an optional solution, the connecting assembly comprises at least two guide columns arranged in the vertical direction, and the supporting member is in sliding fit with the at least two guide columns, and each of the guide columns is sleeved with one of the elastic buffers.

[0019] As an optional solution, the connecting assembly comprises:

[0020] A connecting plate is connected with at least one of the first guide columns;

[0021] A first bearing is connected with the connecting plate, and during rotation of the rotating mechanism, the first bearing is capable of abutting against and rolling fit with the first cam guide rail.

[0022] A heating machine, comprising a heating furnace, a conveying chain, a plurality of bottle preform clamping mechanisms connected with the conveying chain, and a preform inserting device, the conveying chain being capable of driving the bottle preform clamping mechanisms to move to above the first matching part clamping the bottle preform, at least part of the bottle preform clamping mechanism being capable of moving downward to grab the bottle preform, and the conveying chain being further capable of driving the bottle preform clamping mechanisms to move into the heating furnace.

[0023] As an optional solution, the heating machine further comprises a feeding conveying mechanism, the feeding conveying mechanism comprising:

[0024] a guide body connected with the rack and formed with a feeding slide and a guide wall;

[0025] a rotating conveying member connected with the rack and arranged at one side of the guide wall, the rotating conveying member being circumferentially provided with a plurality of second matching parts capable of matching with the guide wall to clamp the upper end of the bottle preform, the rotating conveying member being capable of rotating relative to the rack to convey the bottle preform from the feeding slide to the first matching part, and the first matching part and the second matching part being capable of jointly clamping the upper end of the bottle preform.

[0026] As an optional solution, the preform inserting device further comprises:

[0027] a second cam guide rail connected with the rack, the second cam guide rail comprising a second guide rail body arranged around the rotating mechanism, a second boss part and a third boss part respectively protruding from the upper surface of the second guide rail body;

[0028] a plurality of lifting driving mechanisms arranged in one-to-one correspondence above a plurality of the first matching parts along the circumference of the rotating mechanism, the lifting driving mechanisms being capable of rotating with the rotating mechanism and simultaneously sliding along the second cam guide rail;

[0029] when the lifting driving mechanism moves from the second boss part to the second guide rail body, the lifting driving mechanism moves downward relative to the rotating mechanism and is docked with the corresponding bottle preform clamping mechanism, and the lifting driving mechanism is capable of driving the bottle preform clamping mechanism to move at least partially downward to grab the bottle preform;

[0030] when the lifting driving mechanism moves from the second guide rail body to the third boss part, the lifting driving mechanism moves upward relative to the rotating mechanism and is separated from the bottle preform clamping mechanism.

[0031] As an optional solution, the bottle preform clamping mechanism comprises:

[0032] A base connected with the conveying chain and a clamping assembly capable of lifting movement relative to the base, the upper end of the clamping assembly being capable of interfacing with the lifting drive mechanism and the lower end being capable of clamping the upper end of the bottle embryo.

[0033] The present application has the following advantages:

[0034] The embryo inserting device of the present application can perform the embryo inserting action on the upper end of the bottle embryo from top to bottom after the first matching part is limited at the upper end of the bottle embryo, and in the process of inserting the embryo, the first matching part limits the upper end of the bottle embryo, and the bottom supporting mechanism moves upward and supports the lower end of the bottle embryo, thereby guiding the posture of the bottle embryo in the process of inserting the embryo, ensuring that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism can be precisely inserted and grasped into the bottle embryo, and further ensuring that the bottle embryo is clamped firmly and uniformly heated.

[0035] The warming machine of the present application can ensure that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism is precisely inserted and grasped into the bottle embryo by setting the embryo inserting device, thereby improving the yield of bottle embryo processing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 is a structure schematic diagram of the warming machine in one perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 1

[0038] Figure 3 is a partial structure schematic diagram of the embryo inserting device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4

[0040] Figure 5 is a structure schematic diagram of the structure in Figure 4

[0041] Figure 6 is a structure schematic diagram of the bottom supporting mechanism in one perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 is a structure schematic diagram of the bottom supporting mechanism in another perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 8 is a top view of the bottom supporting mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 9 is a B-B sectional view in Figure 8 ​​​​

[0045] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a bottle preform inserting device according to the present application;

[0046] 100, inserting device;

[0047] 200, frame;

[0048] 300, heating furnace;

[0049] 400, preform clamping mechanism; 410, base; 420, clamping assembly;

[0050] 500, feeding conveying mechanism; 510, guide main body; 511, feeding slide; 512, guide wall; 520, rotating conveying member; 521, second matching part;

[0051] 600, conveying chain;

[0052] 700, preform;

[0053] 10, rotating mechanism; 11, rotating shaft; 12, first rotating disc; 121, first matching part; 13, second rotating disc; 14, first guide post; 15, third rotating disc; 16, second guide post; 17, second guide sleeve;

[0054] 20, bottom supporting mechanism; 21, connecting assembly; 211, guide post; 2111, stopper; 212, connecting plate; 213, first bearing; 22, supporting member; 221, supporting groove; 222, guide inclined surface; 223, mounting hole; 224, sink groove; 23, elastic buffer member; 24, third guide sleeve;

[0055] 30, first cam guide rail; 31, first boss part; 32, first guide rail main body;

[0056] 41, elastic reset member; 42, elastic member;

[0057] 50, second cam guide rail; 51, second guide rail main body; 52, second boss part;

[0058] 60, lifting driving mechanism; 61, lifting driving source; 62, butt joint assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended to be illustrative only and not limiting of the present application. In addition, it should be noted that for the purpose of clarity, only the parts of the device that are relevant to the present application are shown in the drawings.

[0060] In the description of the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature "on", "above" and "above" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "under", "below" and "below" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0062] In the description of the present embodiment, the terms "up", "down", "right", and other orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in the description, and have no special meaning.

[0063] As shown in Figure 1 , the present embodiment provides an embryo insertion device 100 and a warming machine, the warming machine comprising the embryo insertion device 100, and the warming machine is used for warming a bottle embryo 700. In the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the bottle embryo 700 is generally columnar structure and is provided with an opening at the upper end, and the bottle embryo 700 is conveyed and warmed in the vertical posture in the warming machine.

[0064] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the heating machine comprises a rack 200, a feeding conveying mechanism 500, an embryo inserting device 100, a conveying chain 600 (only part of the structure is shown in the figure), a plurality of bottle embryo clamping mechanisms 400 (only one is shown in the figure) and a heating furnace 300. The feeding conveying mechanism 500, the embryo inserting device 100, the conveying chain 600 and the heating furnace 300 are all supported on the rack 200. The feeding conveying mechanism 500 and the embryo inserting device 100 are located outside the heating furnace 300. The feeding conveying mechanism 500 can receive the bottle embryo 700 to be heated and convey the bottle embryo 700 to a position for docking with the embryo inserting device 100. The embryo inserting device 100 is used to cooperate with the action of the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400, so that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 realizes embryo insertion (i.e. the process of inserting the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 into the upper end opening of the bottle embryo 700 and realizing the grabbing of the bottle embryo 700) and embryo pulling (i.e. the process of pulling the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 out of the bottle embryo 700 and separating from the bottle embryo 700). The plurality of bottle embryo clamping mechanisms 400 are installed on the conveying chain 600. The conveying chain 600 can drive the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 to move along a preset trajectory, which includes moving to the embryo inserting device 100 for embryo insertion, moving into the heating furnace 300 for heating, and moving to the embryo inserting device 100 again for embryo pulling.

[0065] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 The feeding conveying mechanism 500 comprises a guide main body 510, a rotating conveying piece 520 and a first driving piece (not shown). The guide main body 510 is connected with the rack 200 and is formed with a feeding chute 511 and a guide wall 512. The inlet end of the feeding chute 511 is higher than the outlet end. After the bottle embryo 700 is placed at the inlet end of the feeding chute 511 by an external mechanical hand, the bottle embryo 700 can automatically slide to the outlet end. The guide wall 512 is arranged at the outlet end of the feeding chute 511. The rotating conveying piece 520 is connected with the rack 200 and arranged at one side of the guide wall 512. The first driving piece can drive the rotating conveying piece 520 to rotate around the vertical axis. The rotating conveying piece 520 is circumferentially provided with a plurality of second matching portions 521. Each second matching portion 521 can match with the guide wall 512 to clamp the upper end of the bottle embryo 700. The rotating conveying piece 520 can receive the bottle embryo 700 from the outlet end of the feeding chute 511. During the rotation of the rotating conveying piece 520, the bottle embryo 700 is conveyed from the outlet end of the feeding chute 511 to the embryo inserting device 100. At this time, the rotating conveying piece 520 and the embryo inserting device 100 jointly clamp the upper end of the bottle embryo. The position is referred to as an embryo insertion station. In the embodiment, the rotating conveying piece 520 comprises a disc piece, and the second matching portion 521 is a groove arranged on the circumference of the disc piece. Alternatively, the first driving piece can be a motor.

[0066] As shown in Figure 2As shown, the embryo inserting device 100 comprises a rotating mechanism 10 arranged at one side of the rotating conveying member 520. The rotating mechanism 10 is rotatable relative to the frame 200 about a vertical axis, and is provided with a plurality of first engaging portions 121 circumferentially arranged thereon, which are capable of engaging with the second engaging portions 521 on the rotating conveying member 520 to jointly hold the upper end of the bottle embryo 700. As shown in Figure 2 As shown, the rotating mechanism 10 comprises a rotating shaft 11 rotatably supported on the frame 200 and a first rotating disc 12 coaxially arranged with and connected to the rotating shaft 11, and the first engaging portions 121 are grooves arranged circumferentially on the first rotating disc 12. In the embryo inserting station, the first engaging portions 121 and the second engaging portions 521 jointly hold the upper end of the bottle embryo 700. In the embodiment, the embryo inserting device 100 further comprises a second driving member (not shown) for driving the rotating mechanism 10 to rotate about the vertical axis. Alternatively, the second driving member comprises a motor connected to the rotating shaft 11 through a transmission structure. In some embodiments, the first driving member and the second driving member are the same driving member, which drives the rotating mechanism 10 and the rotating conveying member 520 to rotate through transmission structures, respectively.

[0067] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 The conveying chain 600 comprises at least two sprockets and a chain (not shown) in transmission cooperation with the sprockets, and the bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 is connected to the chain, which drives the bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 to move along a preset track in the process of transmission. In the embodiment, one of the sprockets is coaxially arranged with the rotating mechanism 10, and the embryo inserting and embryo pulling actions can be performed when the chain drives the bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 to move to the rotating mechanism 10.

[0068] As shown in Figure 2 The bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 comprises a base 410 connected to the chain of the conveying chain 600 and a holding assembly 420 connected to the base 410 and capable of lifting and lowering movement relative to the base 410, and the holding assembly 420 penetrates the base 410 in the up-down direction. When the bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 moves above the bottle embryo 700 at the embryo inserting station, the holding assembly 420 is driven by the driving member to move downward relative to the base 410, so that the lower end of the holding assembly 420 is inserted into the opening of the upper end of the bottle embryo 700 and the bottle embryo 700 is gripped. It can be understood that the bottle embryo holding mechanism 400 can be any existing structure that can grip and release the bottle embryo 700 only by lifting and lowering movement of the holding assembly 420, which is not limited here.

[0069] Preferably, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the embryo inserting device 100 further comprises a second cam guide 50 and a plurality of lifting driving mechanisms 60. The plurality of lifting driving mechanisms 60 are arranged along the circumference of the rotating mechanism 10 and are arranged above the plurality of first matching portions 121 one by one. The plurality of lifting driving mechanisms 60 can rotate with the rotating mechanism 10 and can move up and down relative to the rotating mechanism 10 respectively. The second cam guide 50 is connected with the rack 200, and the second cam guide 50 comprises a second guide main body 51 and a second boss portion 52. The second guide main body 51 is arranged around the rotating mechanism 10, and the second boss portion 52 protrudes from the upper surface of the second guide main body 51. The lifting driving mechanisms 60 slide along the second cam guide 50 in the process of rotating with the rotating mechanism 10. When the lifting driving mechanisms 60 move from the second boss portion 52 to the second guide main body 51, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 move downward relative to the rotating mechanism 10, so as to be able to dock with the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 at the corresponding position. After the docking is completed, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 can drive the clamping assembly 420 of the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 to move downward to grab the bottle embryo 700.

[0070] Before the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 and the bottle embryo 700 clamped thereby are conveyed into the heating furnace by the conveying chain 600, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 need to be separated from the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400. For this purpose, the second cam guide 50 further comprises a third boss portion which also protrudes from the upper surface of the second guide main body 51 and is arranged in a spaced manner with the second boss portion 52. When the lifting driving mechanisms 60 rotate with the rotating mechanism 10 and move from the second guide main body 51 to the third boss portion, the third boss portion pushes the lifting driving mechanisms 60 to move upward relative to the rotating mechanism 10, so as to separate the lifting driving mechanisms 60 from the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400. After the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 and the bottle embryo 700 which has completed heating are driven by the conveying chain 600 to come out of the heating furnace and reach the embryo inserting device 100 again, and the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 needs to be pulled out of the bottle embryo 700. At this time, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 rotate with the rotating mechanism 10 and move from the third boss portion to the second guide main body 51, so as to move the lifting driving mechanisms 60 downward relative to the rotating mechanism 10, thereby realizing the docking with the clamping assembly 420 of the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 (at this time, the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 clamps the bottle embryo 700 which has completed heating). Then, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 drive the clamping assembly 420 to move upward relative to the base 410, so as to separate the clamping assembly 420 from the bottle embryo 700. Then, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 continue to rotate with the rotating mechanism 10, and when the lifting driving mechanisms 60 move from the second guide main body 51 to the second boss portion 52, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 move upward relative to the rotating mechanism 10, at this time, the lifting driving mechanisms 60 are separated from the clamping assembly 420 of the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400.

[0071] In the embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 andFigure 3 As shown, the rotating mechanism 10 comprises a second rotating disc 13 arranged above the first rotating disc 12 and connected with the rotating shaft 11. A plurality of lifting driving mechanisms 60 are connected with the second rotating disc 13. Specifically, the rotating mechanism 10 further comprises a plurality of first guide sleeves and a plurality of second guide columns 16 extending in the vertical direction. The plurality of first guide sleeves are uniformly distributed along the circumference of the second rotating disc 13. Each second guide column 16 is in sliding fit with a corresponding second guide sleeve 17. Each lifting driving mechanism 60 is connected with at least one second guide column 16. When the second guide column 16 slides up and down relative to the corresponding second guide sleeve 17, it drives the corresponding lifting driving mechanism 60 to move up and down. Specifically, when the lifting driving mechanism 60 moves from the second boss portion 52 or the third boss portion to the second guide rail body 51, it moves downward together with the corresponding second guide column 16 relative to the rotating mechanism 10, thereby realizing the butt joint with the bottle preform clamping mechanism 400. When the lifting driving mechanism 60 moves from the second guide rail body 51 to the second boss portion 52 or the third boss portion, it moves upward together with the corresponding second guide column 16 relative to the rotating mechanism 10, thereby realizing the separation from the bottle preform clamping mechanism 400.

[0072] Preferably, the preform inserting device 100 further comprises a plurality of elastic members 42. Each elastic member 42 is sleeved on a second guide column 16. One end of the elastic member 42 is connected with the second rotating disc 13, and the other end is connected with the lifting driving mechanism 60. The arrangement of the elastic member 42 makes the lifting movement of the lifting driving mechanism 60 more stable. Optionally, the elastic member 42 can be a spring.

[0073] As shown, Figure 2 The lifting driving mechanism 60 comprises a lifting driving source 61 and a butt joint assembly 62. The butt joint assembly 62 is connected to the lower end of the lifting driving source 61. When the lifting driving mechanism 60 moves downward as a whole relative to the rotating mechanism 10, the butt joint assembly 62 is butt jointed with the upper end of the clamping assembly 420. At this time, the lifting driving source 61 can drive the butt joint assembly 62 and the clamping assembly 420 to move upward or downward synchronously, so as to realize the actions of inserting and pulling out the preform. Optionally, the lifting driving source 61 can be a pneumatic cylinder, and the structure of the butt joint assembly 62 and the upper end of the clamping assembly 420 can be any existing structure as long as it can realize the connection or separation only by relative lifting movement.

[0074] For the bottle preform 700 with large height size, during the downward movement of the clamping assembly 420 of the bottle preform clamping mechanism 400 and the process of inserting the preform, it is easy to appear that the preform cannot be inserted correctly or cannot be inserted to the right position, thereby affecting the clamping firmness of the bottle preform 700 and the subsequent heating uniformity.

[0075] To this end, as shown, Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the plug embryo device 100 in the embodiment further comprises a plurality of bottom supporting mechanisms 20, which are connected with the rotating mechanism 10 and correspondingly arranged below the plurality of first matching parts 121. The bottom supporting mechanisms 20 can move upward along the vertical direction at a preset timing to lift and guide the lower end of the bottle embryo 700 located at the corresponding first matching part 121. It should be noted that the preset timing refers to the process of starting to insert the bottle embryo 700 downward by the clamping assembly 420 of the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 or inserting the bottle embryo 700. In the process of inserting the bottle embryo by the plug embryo device 100 in the embodiment, the first matching part 121 and the second matching part 521 cooperate to limit the upper end of the bottle embryo 700, and at the same time, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 moves upward and lifts the lower end of the bottle embryo 700, thereby guiding the posture of the bottle embryo 700 in the process of inserting the bottle embryo, ensuring that the bottle embryo clamping mechanism 400 can be accurately inserted and grasped into the bottle embryo 700, and further ensuring that the bottle embryo 700 is clamped firmly and uniformly heated subsequently.

[0076] As shown in the embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 4 The rotating mechanism 10 further comprises a third rotating disc 15, a plurality of second guide sleeves 17 and a plurality of first guide columns 14. The third rotating disc 15 is arranged below the first rotating disc 12 and coaxially arranged with the first rotating disc 12. The third rotating disc 15 is connected with the first rotating disc 12 through a plurality of connecting columns. The plurality of second guide sleeves 17 are connected with the third rotating disc 15 and uniformly distributed along the circumference of the third rotating disc 15. Each first guide column 14 is slidingly matched with one second guide sleeve 17, and each bottom supporting mechanism 20 is connected with at least one first guide column 14. Therefore, under the driving of the driving component, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 and the corresponding first guide column 14 can synchronously move up and down relative to the third rotating disc 15. In the embodiment, every two first guide columns 14 form a group, and each bottom supporting mechanism 20 is connected with the two first guide columns 14 in the same group, which ensures the precision of the up and down movement of the bottom supporting mechanism 20.

[0077] Preferably, as shown in the embodiment, Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the embryo inserting device 100 further comprises a first cam rail 30, which comprises a first rail body 32 and a first boss portion 31, wherein the first rail body 32 is arranged at a region near below the embryo inserting station, and the first boss portion 31 is arranged protruding from the first rail body 32. The bottom supporting mechanism 20 can abut against the first cam rail 30 during the movement of the rotating mechanism 10. When the bottom supporting mechanism 20 moves from the first rail body 32 to the first boss portion 31, the first boss portion 31 lifts the bottom supporting mechanism 20 upward, so as to support the lower end of the corresponding bottle embryo 700. When the bottom supporting mechanism 20 rotates with the rotating mechanism 10 to the position away from the first boss portion 31, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 moves downward and separates from the bottle embryo 700. In this embodiment, by reasonably arranging the position of the first boss portion 31, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 can be lifted at the preset time, thereby ensuring the precision of the embryo insertion. Moreover, the lifting movement of the bottom supporting mechanism 20 does not need to be driven by a driving source, so the structure is simple, the cost is low, and the energy consumption is low.

[0078] Preferably, as Figure 4 As shown, the embryo inserting device 100 further comprises a first cam rail 30, which comprises a first rail body 32 and a first boss portion 31, wherein the first rail body 32 is arranged at a region near below the embryo inserting station, and the first boss portion 31 is arranged protruding from the first rail body 32. The bottom supporting mechanism 20 can abut against the first cam rail 30 during the movement of the rotating mechanism 10. When the bottom supporting mechanism 20 moves from the first rail body 32 to the first boss portion 31, the first boss portion 31 lifts the bottom supporting mechanism 20 upward, so as to support the lower end of the corresponding bottle embryo 700. When the bottom supporting mechanism 20 rotates with the rotating mechanism 10 to the position away from the first boss portion 31, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 moves downward and separates from the bottle embryo 700. In this embodiment, by reasonably arranging the position of the first boss portion 31, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 can be lifted at the preset time, thereby ensuring the precision of the embryo insertion. Moreover, the lifting movement of the bottom supporting mechanism 20 does not need to be driven by a driving source, so the structure is simple, the cost is low, and the energy consumption is low.

[0079] Preferably, as Figures 6-8As shown, the bottom supporting mechanism 20 comprises a connecting assembly 21, a supporting piece 22 and an elastic buffer 23. The connecting assembly 21 is connected with the at least one first guide column 14 and can abut against the first cam guide rail 30 during rotation of the rotation mechanism 10. The supporting piece 22 can move relative to the connecting assembly 21 in the vertical direction, and the supporting piece 22 is provided with a supporting groove 221 which is matched with the shape of the bottom of the bottle blank 700. The elastic buffer 23 is arranged between the connecting assembly 21 and the supporting piece 22 in the vertical direction. During upward movement of the bottom supporting mechanism 20 to support the bottom of the bottle blank 700, the arrangement of the elastic buffer 23 avoids rigid collision between the supporting piece 22 and the bottle blank 700, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the bottle blank 700 on the basis of reliable guiding of the bottle blank 700. Optionally, the elastic buffer 23 can be a spring. In the embodiment, each connecting assembly 21 is connected with two first guide columns 14. Preferably, a guide inclined surface 222 is arranged at the edge of the supporting groove 221, which can guide the lower end of the bottle blank 700 to smoothly cooperate with the supporting groove 221, thereby better avoiding rigid collision between the supporting piece 22 and the bottle blank 700.

[0080] Preferably, as shown in the drawings, Figures 6-8 The connecting assembly 21 comprises at least two guide columns 211 arranged in the vertical direction, the supporting piece 22 is in sliding fit with the at least two guide columns 211, and one elastic buffer 23 is sleeved on each guide column 211. On the one hand, the arrangement of the two elastic buffers 23 makes the force on the supporting piece 22 uniform and allows the supporting piece 22 to be slightly deflected during guiding of the bottle blank 700, thereby avoiding rigid collision between the supporting piece 22 and the bottle blank 700. On the other hand, the guide column 211 can limit the movement of the supporting piece 22, ensure the accuracy of the final position of the supporting piece 22, and thereby ensure reliable guiding of the bottle blank 700.

[0081] In the embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figure 9 The supporting piece 22 is provided with two mounting holes 223, one third guide sleeve 24 is mounted in each mounting hole 223, and each guide column 211 is in sliding fit with one third guide sleeve 24. Preferably, the upper end of the guide column 211 is provided with a stop portion 2111 which abuts against the end face of the upper end of the third guide sleeve 24, and the stop portion 2111 cooperates with the elastic buffer 23 to limit the lifting height of the supporting piece 22 relative to the connecting assembly 21. Preferably, the lower end of the mounting hole 223 is provided with a recessed groove 224, and the elastic buffer 23 is partially arranged in the recessed groove 224, which can limit the deformation of the elastic buffer 23.

[0082] In the embodiment, as shown in the drawings, Figures 6-8As shown, the connecting assembly 21 comprises a connecting plate 212 and a first bearing 213, the connecting plate 212 is connected with two first guide columns 14 of the same group, and the two guide columns 211 are both connected with the connecting plate 212. The first bearing 213 is connected with the connecting plate 212, and during the rotation of the rotating mechanism 10, the first bearing 213 can abut against and roll with the first cam guide rail 30. By setting the first bearing 213 to contact and move relative to the first cam guide rail 30, the wear between the connecting assembly 21 and the first cam guide rail 30 can be greatly reduced, thereby improving the service life of the embryo inserting device 100. Specifically, a connecting shaft is fixed on the side of the connecting plate 212, and the first bearing 213 is connected with the connecting shaft.

[0083] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are only examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific embodiments and application scope can be changed, and the content of the specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A blank insertion device, mounted on a frame (200), characterized in that, The embryo insertion device includes: The rotating mechanism (10) is capable of rotating relative to the frame (200) about a vertical axis. The rotating mechanism (10) is provided with a plurality of first mating parts (121) along the circumferential direction. The first mating parts (121) are used to limit the upper end of the preform. A plurality of bottom support mechanisms (20) are connected to the rotating mechanism (10) and are arranged one-to-one below a plurality of first mating parts (121). The bottom support mechanism (20) can move vertically upward at a preset time to lift and guide the lower end of the preform located at the corresponding first mating part (121). The rotating mechanism (10) includes a third turntable (15) and a plurality of first guide posts (14) arranged circumferentially along the third turntable (15). Each first guide post (14) is capable of vertically moving up and down relative to the third turntable (15). Each bottom support mechanism (20) is connected to at least one first guide post (14). The inserting device further includes: The first cam guide rail (30) is connected to the frame (200). The bottom support mechanism (20) can abut against the first cam guide rail (30) during the movement with the rotating mechanism (10). The first cam guide rail (30) includes a first boss (31). The first boss (31) can lift the bottom support mechanism (20) upward so that the bottom support mechanism (20) supports the lower end of the corresponding preform. The bottom support mechanism (20) includes: The connecting component (21) is connected to at least one of the first guide posts (14) and is capable of abutting against the first cam guide rail (30); The support member (22) is movable relative to the connecting assembly (21) in a vertical direction. The support member (22) is provided with a support groove (221), the shape of which matches the shape of the bottom of the preform. An elastic buffer (23) is disposed vertically between the connecting assembly (21) and the support (22).

2. The embryo insertion device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The preform insertion device also includes an elastic reset member (41), one end of which is connected to the rotating mechanism (10) and the other end is connected to the bottom support mechanism (20). The elastic reset member (41) has a tendency to cause the bottom support mechanism (20) to move downward to separate from the lower end of the preform.

3. The embryo insertion device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (21) includes at least two guide posts (211) arranged in a vertical direction, the support member (22) is slidably engaged with at least two of the guide posts (211), and an elastic buffer member (23) is sleeved on each of the guide posts (211).

4. The embryo insertion device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connection component (21) includes: A connecting plate (212) is connected to at least one of the first guide posts (14); The first bearing (213) is connected to the connecting plate (212). During the rotation of the rotating mechanism (10), the first bearing (213) can abut against the first cam guide rail (30) and roll in cooperation with the first cam guide rail (30).

5. A heating machine, characterized in that, The device includes a heating furnace (300), a conveyor chain (600), a plurality of preform clamping mechanisms (400) all connected to the conveyor chain (600), and a preform insertion device according to any one of claims 1-4. The conveyor chain (600) can drive the preform clamping mechanism (400) to move above the first mating part (121) holding the preform. At least a portion of the preform clamping mechanism (400) can move downward to grasp the preform. The conveyor chain (600) can also drive the preform clamping mechanism (400) to move into the heating furnace (300).

6. The heating machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The heating machine further includes a feeding conveying mechanism (500), which includes: The guide body (510) is connected to the frame (200) and has a feed chute (511) and a guide wall (512); A rotating conveyor (520) is connected to the frame (200) and disposed on one side of the guide wall (512). The rotating conveyor (520) is provided with a plurality of second mating parts (521) along the circumferential direction. The second mating parts (521) can cooperate with the guide wall (512) to clamp the upper end of the preform. The rotating conveyor (520) can rotate relative to the frame (200) to convey the preform from the feed chute (511) to the first mating part (121). The first mating part (121) and the second mating parts (521) can jointly clamp the upper end of the preform.

7. The heating machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The embryo insertion device further includes: The second cam guide rail (50) is connected to the frame (200). The second cam guide rail (50) includes a second guide rail body (51) surrounding the rotating mechanism (10), a second boss portion (52) and a third boss portion that protrude from the upper surface of the second guide rail body (51); A plurality of lifting drive mechanisms (60) are arranged circumferentially along the rotating mechanism (10) and are respectively disposed above a plurality of first mating parts (121). The lifting drive mechanism (60) can rotate with the rotating mechanism (10) and slide along the second cam guide rail (50) at the same time. When the lifting drive mechanism (60) moves from the second boss (52) to the second guide rail body (51), the lifting drive mechanism (60) moves downward relative to the rotating mechanism (10) and docks with the preform clamping mechanism (400) at the corresponding position. The lifting drive mechanism (60) can drive the preform clamping mechanism (400) to move downward at least partially to grab the preform. When the lifting drive mechanism (60) moves from the second guide rail body (51) to the third boss, the lifting drive mechanism (60) moves upward relative to the rotating mechanism (10) and separates from the preform clamping mechanism (400).

8. The heating machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The preform clamping mechanism (400) includes: The base (410) and the clamping assembly (420) are connected to the conveyor chain (600). The clamping assembly (420) is capable of moving up and down relative to the base (410). The upper end of the clamping assembly (420) can dock with the lifting drive mechanism (60), and the lower end can clamp the upper end of the preform.

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