Rare earth metal automatic packaging machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of metal packaging equipment, and discloses an automatic rare earth metal packaging machine which comprises a rack, a packaging mechanism used for packaging a rare earth metal plate and a sleeving mechanism used for sleeving the two ends of the rare earth metal plate with elastic protective sleeves. A conveying mechanism used for conveying the rare earth metal plate is arranged on the rack, the sleeving mechanism comprises a driving assembly and two supporting plates, and the driving assembly is in transmission connection with the two supporting plates; the two ends of the rare earth metal plate are sleeved with the elastic protective sleeves through the sleeving mechanism, the problem that due to the sharp edge of rare earth metal, a plastic bag is damaged in the subsequent packaging process is effectively solved, the sealing performance of the rare earth metal in the packaging, transporting and storing processes is ensured, oxidation reaction is prevented, and the service life of the rare earth metal plate is prolonged. Therefore, the quality and the performance of the rare earth metal are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of metal packaging equipment, in particular to an automatic packaging machine for rare earth metals. Background Art

[0002] Rare earth metals, as valuable resources in modern industry and high-tech fields, not only play a key role in the electronics, petrochemical, metallurgy and machinery industries, but also play an important role in the research and development of new materials such as permanent magnetic materials, fluorescent materials, catalysts, etc. Rare earth metals usually exist in the form of ions in nature. They are chemically active and easily react with elements such as oxygen, hydrogen, and sulfur to form stable compounds. Rare earth metals have the characteristics of high melting point, boiling point, and large atomic magnetic moment. These unique physical and chemical properties make them show wide application potential in many fields. Due to the high value and wide application of rare earth metals, their packaging and storage are particularly important. Traditional packaging methods can no longer meet the dual requirements of modern industry for efficiency and safety, so the development of new rare earth metal packaging technology has become a top priority.

[0003] Chinese patent CN14690394U discloses a vacuum inflation packaging machine for rare earth metals, including: a packaging barrel, an externally connected pumping and inflation pipeline; the end of the pumping and inflation pipeline away from the packaging barrel is divided into a pumping branch and an inflation branch, the pumping end of the pumping branch is connected to a vacuum pump, the inflation end of the inflation branch is connected to an inert gas bottle, an electric contact pressure gauge is provided on the pumping and inflation pipeline, a first solenoid valve is provided on the pumping branch, and a second solenoid valve is provided on the inflation branch. In this solution, one pipeline is used for pumping and inflation at one end of the packaging barrel, and the sealing effect of the entire packaging machine is good during packaging, which enhances the sealing of the equipment during the packaging process and is easier to seal. One pipeline is more convenient to operate, and effectively solves the problem of loose sealing during rare earth vacuum packaging.

[0004] As described in the above patent, the existing rare earth metal packaging process usually uses plastic bags to directly package the cut rare earth metals. However, since the rare earth metals produce sharp edges during the cutting process, these edges are very likely to puncture the plastic bags during packaging and subsequent transportation, causing the rare earth metals to be exposed to the air and undergo oxidation reactions.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a rare earth metal automatic packaging machine to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic packaging machine for rare earth metals, which can effectively avoid the problem of plastic bags being damaged in the subsequent packaging process due to the sharp edges of rare earth metals by sleeve-sleeving elastic protective sleeves at both ends of the rare earth metal plates through a sleeve-sleeving mechanism.

[0007] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions: a rare earth metal automatic packaging machine, comprising a frame, a packaging mechanism for packaging rare earth metal plates and a sleeve mechanism for sleeve elastic protective sleeves on both ends of the rare earth metal plates, the packaging mechanism is arranged on one side of the frame, the frame is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying the rare earth metal plates, the sleeve mechanism comprises a driving assembly and two support plates, the driving assembly is transmission-connected to the two support plates, four slide grooves are provided on one side of the two support plates close to each other, sliders are slidably installed in the four slide grooves, a traction assembly for driving the slider to slide in the slide groove is provided in the support plate, and a support assembly for supporting the elastic protective sleeve is installed on one side of the slider.

[0008] The present invention is further configured as follows: the support assembly includes a connecting tube, a support column and a retaining ring, one end of the connecting tube is fixedly connected to the slider, one end of the support column extends into the connecting tube, a second spring is arranged in the connecting tube, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the end wall of the connecting tube, the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the end of the support column, and the retaining ring is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube.

[0009] The present invention is further configured as follows: the traction assembly includes a second motor, a rotating shaft, a rotating disk and a traction rope, the second motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the support plate, the rotating disk is rotatably mounted inside the support plate via the rotating shaft, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft, a first spring is provided in each of the four slide grooves, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide groove, the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the slider, a traction rope is fixedly connected to one side of the slider, the traction rope passes through the inside of the first spring, and the end of the traction rope is fixedly connected to the rotating disk.

[0010] The present invention is further configured as follows: a plurality of balls are embedded and installed at the end of the support column.

[0011] The present invention is further configured as follows: an oil storage box is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting tube close to the retaining ring, an oil brush is fixedly mounted on one end of the oil storage box, and the oil brush extends into the interior of the connecting tube and contacts the support column.

[0012] The present invention is further configured as follows: the oil brush is connected with oil-conducting cotton, one end of the oil-conducting cotton extends into the interior of the oil storage box, and the oil storage box is filled with lubricating oil.

[0013] The present invention is further configured as follows: the drive assembly includes a guide rail, a slide seat, a double-headed screw and a first motor, the guide rail is fixedly mounted in the middle of the bottom end of the frame, two slide seats are slidably mounted inside the guide rail, the two slide seats are respectively fixedly connected to two support plates, a double-headed screw is rotatably mounted inside the guide rail, the two ends of the double-headed screw pass through the two slide seats respectively, the double-headed screw is threadedly connected to the two slide seats, a first motor is fixedly mounted on one end of the guide rail, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the double-headed screw.

[0014] The present invention is further configured as follows: the conveying mechanism comprises a conveying belt, the conveying belt is arranged inside the frame, and a plurality of positioning rods are arranged on the surface of the conveying belt.

[0015] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the present invention sleeves elastic protective sleeves on both ends of the rare earth metal plate through a sleeve mechanism, which effectively avoids the problem of plastic bag damage in the subsequent packaging process due to the sharp edges of the rare earth metal, ensures the sealing of the rare earth metal during packaging, transportation and storage, prevents the occurrence of oxidation reactions, and thus guarantees the quality and performance of the rare earth metal; the lubricating oil in the oil storage box can penetrate into the oil brush through the oil guide cotton, and when the support column is extended and retracted, with the relative movement of the support column and the oil brush, the oil on the oil brush is brushed onto the support column, thereby reducing the friction between the support column and the elastic protective sleeve, and making it easier to remove the elastic protective sleeve from the support column. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sleeve mechanism of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the traction assembly of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the support assembly of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the oil storage box of the present invention.

[0022] In the figure: 1. frame; 2. conveyor belt; 3. packaging mechanism; 4. guide rail; 5. double-headed screw; 6. slide seat; 7. first motor; 8. support plate; 801, slide groove; 9. second motor; 10. first spring; 11. traction rope; 12. rotating shaft; 13. rotating disk; 14. connecting tube; 15. support column; 16. retaining ring; 17. ball; 18. second spring; 19. oil storage box; 20. oil brush; 21. oil guide cotton; 22. lubricating oil; 23. positioning rod; 24. slider; 25. elastic protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic packaging machine for rare earth metals includes a frame 1, a packaging mechanism 3 for packaging rare earth metal plates, and a sleeve mechanism for sleeve elastic protective sleeves 25 at both ends of the rare earth metal plates. The packaging mechanism 3 is arranged on one side of the frame 1. The packaging mechanism 3 can vacuum-pack the rare earth metal plates input inside, and input inert gas. The packaging mechanism 3 is a prior art, and reference can be made to the patents indicated in the background technology, which will not be described in detail herein. A conveying mechanism for conveying rare earth metal plates is arranged on the frame 1. The sleeve mechanism includes a driving assembly and two support plates 8. The driving assembly is transmission-connected to the two support plates 8. Four slide grooves 801 are provided on one side of the two support plates 8 that are close to each other. Slide blocks 24 are slidably installed in the four slide grooves 801. The support plates 8 are provided with a mechanism for driving the slide blocks 24 to move in a certain direction. A traction component slides in the slide groove 801, and a support component for supporting the elastic protective sleeve 25 is installed on one side of the slider 24; the elastic protective sleeve 25 can be sleeved on the four support components when the four support components are close to each other through a manipulator or a feeding device, and the elastic protective sleeve 25 can be stretched into a rectangular state by the four support components moving away from each other. As the driving component moves toward the rare earth metal plate, the elastic protective sleeve 25 can be sleeved on both ends of the rare earth metal plate, and the elastic protective sleeve 25 can be sleeved on the end of the rare earth metal plate by the four support components approaching each other. By sleeved the elastic protective sleeve 25 on both ends of the rare earth metal plate, the problem of plastic bag damage caused by the sharp edge of the rare earth metal is effectively avoided, the sealing of the rare earth metal during packaging, transportation and storage is ensured, and the occurrence of oxidation reaction is prevented, thereby ensuring the quality and performance of the rare earth metal.

[0025] In this embodiment, preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt 2, and the conveyor belt 2 is arranged inside the frame 1. A plurality of positioning rods 23 are arranged on the surface of the conveyor belt 2. The rare earth metal plate can be placed between two positioning rods 23, so as to position and fix the rare earth metal plate.

[0026] In the present embodiment, preferably, the driving assembly includes a guide rail 4, a slide seat 6, a double-headed screw 5 and a first motor 7, the guide rail 4 is fixedly mounted in the middle of the bottom end of the frame 1, two slide seats 6 are slidably mounted inside the guide rail 4, and the two slide seats 6 are respectively fixedly connected to the two support plates 8, a double-headed screw 5 is rotatably mounted inside the guide rail 4, the two ends of the double-headed screw 5 respectively pass through the two slide seats 6, the double-headed screw 5 is threadedly connected to the two slide seats 6, and a first motor 7 is fixedly mounted on one end of the guide rail 4, and the output end of the first motor 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the double-headed screw 5; the double-headed screw 5 can be driven to rotate by the first motor 7, and when the double-headed screw 5 rotates, it can drive the two slide seats 6 to move in the opposite direction, thereby driving the two support plates 8 to move in the opposite direction.

[0027] In this embodiment, preferably, the support assembly includes a connecting tube 14, a support column 15 and a retaining ring 16, one end of the connecting tube 14 is fixedly connected to the slider 24, one end of the support column 15 extends into the connecting tube 14, a second spring 18 is arranged in the connecting tube 14, one end of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the end wall of the connecting tube 14, the other end of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the end of the support column 15, the retaining ring 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube 14, and a plurality of balls 17 are embedded and installed at the end of the support column 15; when the elastic protective sleeve 25 is sleeved on the four support assemblies, the four support assemblies are first driven to approach each other through the traction assembly, and then the elastic protective sleeve 25 is sleeved on the four support columns 15, and the side wall of the elastic protective sleeve 25 is in contact with the retaining ring 16, and then the four support assemblies are driven away from each other. , so that the elastic protective sleeve 25 is stretched and tightened. When the rare earth metal plate moves between the two support plates 8, the two support plates 8 are driven to approach each other through the driving assembly. When the end of the rare earth metal plate contacts the ball 17 at the end of the support column 15, as the support plate 8 continues to move, the support column 15 gradually shrinks into the connecting tube 14, so that the two end parts of the rare earth metal plate extend into the elastic protective sleeve 25, and then drive multiple support components to approach each other, so that the elastic protective sleeve 25 is sleeved on the two ends of the rare earth metal plate, and then control the two support plates 8 to move away from each other. During the process of moving away, the support column 15 gradually extends out under the elastic action of the second spring 18. It should be noted that before the elastic protective sleeve 25 is separated from the support column 15, it is necessary to control the four support components to approach each other, so that the end of the rare earth metal plate will not extend out of the elastic protective sleeve 25.

[0028] In this embodiment, preferably, the traction assembly includes a second motor 9, a rotating shaft 12, a rotating disk 13 and a traction rope 11, the second motor 9 is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 8, the rotating disk 13 is rotatably installed inside the support plate 8 through the rotating shaft 12, the output end of the second motor 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 12, and the first spring 10 is provided in each of the four slide grooves 801, one end of the first spring 10 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the slide groove 801, and the other end of the first spring 10 is fixedly connected to the slider 24, and the traction rope 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the slider 24, and the traction rope 11 is pulled from the inside of the first spring 10. Passing through, and the end of the traction rope 11 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 13; when it is necessary to drive multiple support assemblies to approach each other, the rotating disk 13 is driven to rotate by the output end of the second motor 9, and when the rotating disk 13 rotates, one end of the multiple traction ropes 11 is pulled to move, thereby pulling the multiple sliders 24 to move, so that the multiple sliders 24 are close to each other, thereby making the multiple support assemblies close to each other; when it is necessary to make the multiple support assemblies move away from each other, the output end of the second motor 9 is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the rotating disk 13 rotates in the opposite direction to release the traction rope 11, so that the slider 24 is reset under the elastic action of the first spring 10, so that the multiple support assemblies move away from each other.

[0029] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, an oil storage box 19 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting tube 14 close to the retaining ring 16, and an oil brush 20 is fixedly installed on one end of the oil storage box 19. The oil brush 20 extends into the interior of the connecting tube 14 and contacts the support column 15. The oil brush 20 is connected with an oil guide cotton 21, and one end of the oil guide cotton 21 extends into the interior of the oil storage box 19. The oil storage box 19 is filled with lubricating oil 22; the lubricating oil 22 in the oil storage box 19 can penetrate into the oil brush 20 through the oil guide cotton 21. When the support column 15 is extended or retracted, with the relative movement of the support column 15 and the oil brush 20, the oil brush 20 on the oil brush 20 moves onto the support column 15, thereby reducing the friction between the support column 15 and the elastic protective sleeve 25, thereby making it easier to remove the elastic protective sleeve 25 from the support column 15.

[0030] Working principle: When packaging, first place the rare earth metal plate on the conveyor belt 2, and fix the rare earth metal plate between the two positioning rods 23, and convey the rare earth metal plate to between the two support plates 8 by rotating the conveyor belt 2, and then stop the rotation of the conveyor belt 2. During the conveying process, the four support components are driven to approach each other by the traction component, and then the elastic protective sleeve 25 is set on the four support columns 15, and the side wall of the elastic protective sleeve 25 is in contact with the retaining ring 16, and then the four support components are driven away from each other, so that the elastic protective sleeve 25 is stretched and tightened. When the rare earth metal plate moves between the two support plates 8, the driving component drives The two support plates 8 are close to each other. When the end of the rare earth metal plate contacts the ball 17 at the end of the support column 15, as the support plate 8 continues to move, the support column 15 gradually shrinks into the connecting tube 14, so that the two end parts of the rare earth metal plate extend into the elastic protective sleeve 25, and then drive multiple support components to approach each other, so that the elastic protective sleeve 25 is sleeved on the two ends of the rare earth metal plate, and then the two support plates 8 are controlled to move away from each other, and then continue to be transported by the conveyor belt 2, so that the rare earth metal plate is transported to the packaging mechanism 3, and the packaging mechanism 3 is used to vacuum package the rare earth input inside, and input inert gas.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, characteristics and principles described in the scope of the patent application of the present invention are included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rare earth metal automatic packaging machine, comprising a frame (1), a packaging mechanism (3) for packaging rare earth metal plates, and a sleeve mechanism for sleeve elastic protective sleeves (25) on both ends of the rare earth metal plates, wherein the packaging mechanism (3) is arranged on one side of the frame (1), and is characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying rare earth metal plates, the sleeve mechanism comprises a driving component and two support plates (8), the driving component is connected to the two support plates (8) in a transmission manner, four slide grooves (801) are provided on the side of the two support plates (8) close to each other, and sliders (24) are slidably installed in the four slide grooves (801), a traction component for driving the slider (24) to slide in the slide groove (801) is provided in the support plate (8), and a support component for supporting the elastic protective sleeve (25) is installed on one side of the slider (24).

2. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly comprises a connecting tube (14), a supporting column (15) and a retaining ring (16); one end of the connecting tube (14) is fixedly connected to a slider (24); one end of the supporting column (15) extends into the connecting tube (14); a second spring (18) is arranged in the connecting tube (14); one end of the second spring (18) is fixedly connected to an end wall of the connecting tube (14); the other end of the second spring (18) is fixedly connected to an end of the supporting column (15); and the retaining ring (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube (14).

3. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The traction assembly comprises a second motor (9), a rotating shaft (12), a rotating disk (13) and a traction rope (11), wherein the second motor (9) is fixedly mounted on one side of the support plate (8), and the rotating disk (13) is rotatably mounted inside the support plate (8) through the rotating shaft (12), and the output end of the second motor (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (12), and a first spring (10) is arranged in each of the four slide grooves (801), one end of the first spring (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide groove (801), and the other end of the first spring (10) is fixedly connected to a slider (24), and a traction rope (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the slider (24), and the traction rope (11) passes through the inside of the first spring (10), and the end of the traction rope (11) is fixedly connected to the rotating disk (13).

4. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of balls (17) are embedded and installed at the end of the support column (15).

5. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An oil storage box (19) is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting tube (14) close to the retaining ring (16), and an oil brush (20) is fixedly mounted on one end of the oil storage box (19). The oil brush (20) extends into the interior of the connecting tube (14) and contacts the support column (15).

6. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The oil brush (20) is connected to an oil-conducting cotton (21), one end of which extends into the interior of the oil storage box (19), and the oil storage box (19) is filled with lubricating oil (22).

7. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a guide rail (4), a slide seat (6), a double-headed screw rod (5) and a first motor (7); the guide rail (4) is fixedly mounted at the middle of the bottom end of the frame (1); two slide seats (6) are slidably mounted inside the guide rail (4); the two slide seats (6) are respectively fixedly connected to two support plates (8); a double-headed screw rod (5) is rotatably mounted inside the guide rail (4); the two ends of the double-headed screw rod (5) respectively pass through the two slide seats (6); the double-headed screw rod (5) is threadedly connected to the two slide seats (6); a first motor (7) is fixedly mounted at one end of the guide rail (4); and an output end of the first motor (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the double-headed screw rod (5).

8. The rare earth metal automatic packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism comprises a conveying belt (2), wherein the conveying belt (2) is arranged inside a frame (1), and a plurality of positioning rods (23) are arranged on the surface of the conveying belt (2).

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