A material tray loading system and method

Abstract

The application discloses a material tray loading system, which comprises a tray feeding station and a tray tilting station arranged in sequence, a tray flattening station and a tray loading station are sequentially arranged above the tray tilting station, a lifting mechanism is arranged between the tray tilting station and the tray loading station, a tilting conveying mechanism is arranged on the lifting mechanism and used for being connected with the tray tilting station or the tray loading station, the tray tilting station and the tray flattening station both comprise a supporting seat, a first conveying mechanism and a tilting driving mechanism, the first conveying mechanism is hinged to the supporting seat, the tilting driving mechanism is used for driving the first conveying mechanism to swing around the supporting seat, so that the first conveying mechanism is tilted, and a tray loading mechanism is arranged on one side of the tray loading station. The application also discloses a tray loading method. The application has the advantages of reducing the interval between two tray loading actions and the tray changing time, improving the tray loading efficiency and the production capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food and pharmaceutical packaging technology, and specifically to a material traying system and method. Background Technology

[0002] The existing material loading system involves the conveyor mechanism sequentially tilting, raising, opening the tray for bottling, and leveling it for loading. Then the conveyor mechanism returns to the original position and continues to transport and load the tray for the next cycle. This means that only one tray transport and loading can be performed in one cycle, with a gap between the two loading actions. This results in long tray change times, low loading efficiency, and low production capacity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a material palletizing system and method that reduces the gap and pallet changing time between two palletizing actions and improves palletizing efficiency and production capacity.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A material loading system includes a tray feeding station and a tray tilting station arranged in sequence. Above the tray tilting station, a tray leveling station and a tray loading station are arranged in sequence. A lifting mechanism is provided between the tray tilting station and the tray loading station. The lifting mechanism is equipped with a tilting conveying mechanism for docking with the tray tilting station or the tilting tray loading station. Both the tray tilting station and the tilting tray leveling station include a support base, a first conveying mechanism, and a tilting drive mechanism. The first conveying mechanism is hinged to the support base. The tilting drive mechanism is used to drive the first conveying mechanism to swing around the support base to tilt the first conveying mechanism. A tray loading mechanism is provided on one side of the tray loading station.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0007] The support base is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple support bases are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism is hinged to each support base through a rotating shaft, and the tilting drive mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0008] The tilting drive mechanism is located between the two support bases.

[0009] The tilting drive mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft via a reducer and a coupling.

[0010] The tray loading station includes a second conveying mechanism, which is inclined.

[0011] The tilt angle of the second conveying mechanism is 15° to 25°.

[0012] The tray feeding station includes a third conveying mechanism, which is horizontally positioned.

[0013] The first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, the third conveying mechanism, and the inclined conveying mechanism are all roller conveying mechanisms.

[0014] The tilting plate loading station is equipped with a visual inspection device, which is used to monitor the loading process.

[0015] A method for loading materials onto trays includes the following steps:

[0016] S1, Input disk body at the disk loading station;

[0017] S2, the tray tilting station pre-tilts the tray;

[0018] S3. The tilting conveyor first docks with the tilting station of the disc body, takes over the tilting disc body, and then lifts the tilting conveyor through the lifting mechanism.

[0019] S4. After the inclined conveyor is lifted, it docks with the tray loading station, and after the inclined tray is transported to the tray loading station, it descends. The tray loading mechanism begins to load the inclined tray, and the next tray is transported in sequence through steps S1-S3.

[0020] S5. After the tilting discs are loaded, they are closed and leveled at the disc leveling station before being output. The loading mechanism then loads the next tilting disc.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0022] The material loading system and method disclosed in this invention allows the next pallet to begin pre-tilting while the previous pallet is being loaded at an angle. After the previous pallet is loaded, the next pallet can be loaded. The conveying mechanism does not need to return to its original position and then convey the next pallet, thus reducing the gap and pallet change time between the two loading actions and improving loading efficiency and production capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material loading system of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the material loading system of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the material loading system of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the process flow of the material loading system of the present invention.

[0027] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Tray feeding station; 11. Third conveying mechanism; 2. Tray tilting station; 3. Tray leveling station; 4. Tray loading station; 41. Second conveying mechanism; 42. Vision inspection device; 5. Lifting mechanism; 51. Tilting conveying mechanism; 61. Support base; 62. First conveying mechanism; 621. Rotating shaft; 63. Tilting drive mechanism; 64. Reducer; 7. Tray loading mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Figures 1 to 4An embodiment of the present invention is shown. The material loading system of this embodiment includes a loading station 1 and a tilting station 2 arranged in sequence. Above the tilting station 2, a leveling station 3 and a loading station 4 are arranged in sequence. A lifting mechanism 5 is provided between the tilting station 2 and the loading station 4. The lifting mechanism 5 is provided with a tilting conveying mechanism 51 for docking with the tilting station 2 or the tilting loading station 4. The tilting station 2 and the tilting leveling station 3 both include a support base 61, a first conveying mechanism 62 and a tilting drive mechanism 63. The first conveying mechanism 62 is hinged to the support base 61. The tilting drive mechanism 63 is used to drive the first conveying mechanism 62 to swing around the support base 61 to tilt the first conveying mechanism 62. A loading mechanism 7 is provided on one side of the loading station 4.

[0034] In this material loading system, the trays are input from the tray inlet station 1; the trays are pre-tilted at the tray tilting station 2; the tilting tray conveyor 51 first docks with the tray tilting station 2 and receives the tilted tray; then the lifting mechanism 5 raises the tilting conveyor 51 to dock with the loading station 4 and then lowers it, conveying the tilted tray to the loading station 4; the loading mechanism 7 begins loading the tilted trays, and the tray inlet station 1 begins conveying the next tray; after the tilted trays are loaded, they are closed and leveled at the tray leveling station 3 before being output. At this time, the next tray has been pre-tilted and has arrived at the loading station 4, and the loading mechanism 7 can begin loading the next tilted tray. The tilting at the tray tilting station 2 and the tilting tray leveling station 3 is achieved by the tilting drive mechanism 63 driving the first conveyor mechanism 62 to rotate around the support base 61. The tray tilting station 2 is leveled first and docked with the tray inlet station 1 before tilting, while the tilting tray leveling station 3 is tilted first and docked with the loading station 4 before leveling.

[0035] In this material loading system, while the previous tray is being loaded at an angle, the next tray begins to be pre-tilted. After the previous tray is loaded, the next tray can be loaded. The conveying mechanism does not need to return to its original position and then convey the next tray, which reduces the gap and tray change time between the two loading actions and improves loading efficiency and production capacity.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, multiple support seats 61 are provided, and the multiple support seats 61 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 62. The first conveying mechanism 62 is hinged to each support seat 61 through a rotating shaft 621, and the tilting drive mechanism 63 is connected to the rotating shaft 621. The tilting drive mechanism 63 drives the rotating shaft 621 to rotate, causing the first conveying mechanism 62 to swing along the support seat 61, so as to tilt the first conveying mechanism 62.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the tilting drive mechanism 63 is disposed between the two support seats 61. The structure is compact.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the tilting drive mechanism 63 is connected to the rotating shaft 621 via a reducer 64 and a coupling. Specifically, the tilting drive mechanism 63 includes a drive motor, which drives the rotating shaft 621 to rotate via a reducer 64 and a coupling (not shown in the figure).

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the tray loading station 4 includes a second conveying mechanism 41, which is inclined. Inclined tray loading facilitates a more compact arrangement of the bottles.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the tilt angle of the second conveying mechanism 41 is 15° to 25°. This results in good tray loading performance.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the tray feeding station 1 includes a third conveying mechanism 11, which is horizontally arranged. The third conveying mechanism 11 horizontally conveys the tray body.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 62, the second conveying mechanism 41, the third conveying mechanism 11, and the inclined conveying mechanism 51 are all roller conveying mechanisms. This ensures convenient docking and reliable conveying.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a visual inspection device 42 is provided at the tray loading station 4. The visual inspection device 42 is used to monitor the tray loading process to ensure the tray loading effect.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] The material loading method in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0046] S1, Input disk body at disk entry station 1;

[0047] S2, Plate tilting station 2 pre-tilts the plate;

[0048] S3. The inclined conveying mechanism 51 first docks with the inclined plate station 2, takes over the inclined plate, and then lifts the inclined conveying station 51 through the lifting mechanism 5.

[0049] S4. After the inclined conveying station 51 is lifted, it docks with the inclined plate loading station 4. The inclined plate is conveyed to the loading station 4 and then lowered. The loading mechanism 6 starts loading the inclined plate. The next plate is conveyed in sequence through steps S1-S3.

[0050] S5. After the tilting discs are loaded, they are closed and leveled at the disc leveling station 3 before being output. The loading mechanism 6 then loads the next tilting disc.

[0051] In this material loading method, while the tray is being loaded at an angle, the next tray begins to be pre-tilted. After the previous tray is loaded, the next tray can be loaded, reducing tray changeover time and improving loading efficiency and capacity.

[0052] While the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention, or modify them into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the scope of the present invention, should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material loading system, characterized in that: The device includes a tray feeding station (1) and a tray tilting station (2) arranged in sequence. Above the tray tilting station (2) are a tray leveling station (3) and a tray loading station (4) arranged in sequence. A lifting mechanism (5) is provided between the tray tilting station (2) and the tray loading station (4). The lifting mechanism (5) is provided with a tilting conveying mechanism (51) for docking with the tray tilting station (2) or the tilted tray loading station (4). The tray tilting station (2) and the tilted tray leveling station (3) both include a support base (61), a first conveying mechanism (62) and a tilting drive mechanism (63). The first conveying mechanism (62) is hinged to the support base (61). The tilting drive mechanism (63) is used to drive the first conveying mechanism (62) to swing around the support base (61) to tilt the first conveying mechanism (62). A tray loading mechanism (7) is provided on one side of the tray loading station (4).

2. The material loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (61) is provided in multiple ways. The multiple support bases (61) are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism (62). The first conveying mechanism (62) is hinged to each support base (61) through a rotating shaft (621). The tilting drive mechanism (63) is connected to the rotating shaft (621).

3. The material loading system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tilting drive mechanism (63) is located between the two support seats (61).

4. The material loading system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tilting drive mechanism (63) is connected to the rotating shaft (621) via a reducer (64) and a coupling.

5. The material loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The loading station (4) includes a second conveying mechanism (41), which is inclined.

6. The material loading system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tilt angle of the second conveying mechanism (41) is 15° to 25°.

7. The material loading system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tray feeding station (1) includes a third conveying mechanism (11), which is horizontally arranged.

8. The material loading system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first conveying mechanism (62), the second conveying mechanism (41), the third conveying mechanism (11) and the inclined conveying mechanism (51) are all roller conveying mechanisms.

9. The material loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The tray loading station (4) is equipped with a visual inspection device (42), which is used to monitor the tray loading.

10. A method for loading materials onto a tray, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1, Input disk body at disk entry station (1); S2, Disc tilting station (2) pre-tilts the disc; S3. The inclined conveying mechanism (51) first docks with the inclined plate station (2), takes over the inclined plate, and then lifts the inclined conveying mechanism (51) through the lifting mechanism (5). S4. After the inclined conveying mechanism (51) is lifted, it docks with the loading station (4) and transports the inclined plate to the loading station (4) and then descends. The loading mechanism starts to load the inclined plate, and the next plate is transported in sequence through steps S1-S3. S5. After the tilting disc is loaded, the discs are closed and then flattened at the disc flattening station (3) before being output. The loading mechanism loads the next tilting disc.

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