Carrying and conveying device based on pneumatic control

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of particle material filling, and discloses a carrying and conveying device based on pneumatic control, a platform is provided with a central conveying mechanism, and clamping and carrying mechanisms are arranged around the platform. A feeding mechanism, a servo tightening mechanism, a canning mechanism and a visual inspection mechanism are arranged on the two opposite sides respectively. The carrying and conveying device based on pneumatic control has the beneficial effects of being simple in structure, convenient to maintain, low in cost and high in adaptability. Through the application of the pneumatic control technology, accurate control over the carrying and conveying device is achieved, the filling efficiency and precision are improved, and meanwhile the influences of noise and electromagnetic interference are reduced. The continuous and stable working state can be achieved, production interruption caused by equipment faults is reduced, and therefore the overall efficiency of a production line is improved. And meanwhile, through cooperative use of the high-precision weighing sensor and the visual inspection camera, high precision and high reliability in the filling process are ensured, and the strict requirements of a modern production line for high efficiency and high precision are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of granular material filling, in particular to a transporting and transferring device based on pneumatic control. Background Art

[0002] Granular material filling technology refers to the process of quantitatively filling granular materials (such as medicines, food additives, chemical raw materials, etc.) into packaging containers (such as bottles, bags, etc.). This technology is widely used in many industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals, and is an indispensable part of the production line. With the development of industrial automation, granular material filling technology is also constantly improving and improving.

[0003] With the improvement of industrial automation level, traditional filling methods can no longer meet the high efficiency and high precision requirements of modern production lines. Manual filling methods have been gradually eliminated due to their low efficiency and inaccurate measurement. Although mechanical filling has improved the filling efficiency to a certain extent, it has some inherent defects. The mechanical drive device has a complex structure, high maintenance cost, high noise, and poor adaptability to materials; although the electromagnetic drive can achieve contactless control, its control accuracy and stability are often affected by electromagnetic interference.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, it is necessary for technicians in this field to develop a handling and transmission device based on pneumatic control. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a transport and transmission device based on pneumatic control to solve the common problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pneumatically controlled transport device, comprising a platform, a central transport mechanism is installed on the platform, a clamping transport mechanism is arranged around the central transport mechanism, and a loading mechanism, a servo tightening mechanism, a canning mechanism and a visual inspection mechanism are arranged on opposite sides of the central transport mechanism;

[0007] The feeding mechanism comprises a y feeding mobile module installed on the platform, the mobile end of the y feeding mobile module is connected to the z feeding mobile module, the mobile end of the z feeding mobile module is connected to the x feeding mobile module, the mobile end of the x feeding mobile module is connected to a three-claw cylinder, a bottle feeding platform is arranged below the three-claw cylinder, and a feeding conveyor is arranged at the front end of the bottle feeding platform;

[0008] The canning mechanism comprises a canning rack, a plurality of guide columns are installed on both sides of the canning rack, a top seat is commonly connected to the top of the plurality of guide columns, a guide sleeve is embedded and installed on the top seat, the guide sleeve is sleeved outside the guide column, a lifting cylinder is installed on the canning rack, the output end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the top seat, a canning silo is installed on the top seat, a canning weighing sensor is arranged below the canning silo, specifically, the material is weighed in real time by a high-precision weighing sensor to ensure that the weight of each filling meets the requirements, which is suitable for applications requiring high-precision filling, a clamping and handling mechanism is arranged on the side of the canning weighing sensor, and a canning slide is arranged at the front end of the canning weighing sensor;

[0009] The servo tightening mechanism includes a tightening frame, a tightening movable module is installed on the tightening frame, a movable end of the tightening movable module is connected to a servo motor, an output end of the servo motor is connected to a tightening head, a clamping cylinder is arranged below the tightening head, a feeding slide is arranged at the front end of the tightening head, and a clamping and transporting mechanism is arranged on the adjacent side of the feeding slide.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the central conveying mechanism includes a central rotating cylinder, and the output end of the central rotating cylinder is connected to a central conveyor.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the clamping and transporting mechanism includes a clamping rotating cylinder, the output end of the clamping rotating cylinder is connected to a clamping pushing cylinder, the output end of the clamping pushing cylinder is connected to a clamping cylinder, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is connected to a clamping fixture.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, multiple groups of cabinets are arranged at the bottom of the platform, and cabinet doors are installed on the cabinets. A control host is arranged on the top of the platform. Specifically, the control host adopts a programmable logic controller (PLC) as the core control unit to realize the automatic control, fault diagnosis and other functions of the filling equipment. A Fuma wheel is arranged at the bottom corner of the cabinet.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a bottle cap loading platform is arranged on the adjacent side of the feeding slide, a bottle cap loading channel is installed on the side of the bottle cap loading platform, the bottle cap loading channel is arranged in an inclined shape, a bottle cap pushing cylinder is installed on the bottle cap loading platform, and a clamping and conveying mechanism is arranged on the adjacent side of the bottle cap loading platform.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the visual inspection mechanism includes an inspection frame, a detection lifting cylinder is installed on the inspection frame, the output end of the detection lifting cylinder is connected to a finger cylinder, a detection weighing sensor is arranged under the finger cylinder, a detection conveyor is arranged at the front end of the detection weighing sensor, a clamping and transporting mechanism is arranged on the adjacent side of the detection conveyor, an unqualified material box is arranged on the adjacent side of the detection conveyor, a labeling cylinder is also installed on the inspection frame, and a visual inspection camera is installed on the side of the inspection frame. Specifically, the visual inspection camera uses a camera and image processing software to monitor the filling results to ensure that the material is filled evenly, no foreign matter is mixed in, and whether the bottle cap is tightened.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention is a transport and transmission device based on pneumatic control, which has the characteristics of simple structure, convenient maintenance, low cost and strong adaptability. Through the application of pneumatic control technology, accurate control of the transport and transmission device is achieved, the filling efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the influence of noise and electromagnetic interference is reduced.

[0017] In addition, the handling and transmission device of the present invention also has good scalability and flexibility. Due to the modular design, different functional modules can be flexibly added or replaced according to different production needs, such as replacing canned material silos of different specifications, adjusting the parameters of the visual inspection camera, etc., to meet the filling requirements of different materials.

[0018] In practical applications, the present invention can achieve continuous and stable working conditions, reduce production interruptions caused by equipment failures, and thus improve the overall efficiency of the production line. At the same time, through the coordinated use of high-precision weighing sensors and visual inspection cameras, the high precision and high reliability of the filling process are ensured, meeting the strict requirements of modern production lines for high efficiency and high precision.

[0019] The present invention not only improves the automation level of the filling process, but also reduces the production cost while ensuring product quality, thus having significant economic and social benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a handling and transmission device based on pneumatic control;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading mechanism in the handling and transmission device based on pneumatic control;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the canning mechanism structure in the handling and transmission device based on pneumatic control.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings: 1, platform; 11, control host; 12, cabinet door; 13, Fomar wheel; 2, central conveying mechanism; 21, central rotating cylinder; 22, central conveyor; 3, clamping and transporting mechanism; 31, clamping and rotating cylinder; 32, clamping and pushing cylinder; 33, clamping cylinder; 34, clamping fixture; 4, feeding mechanism; 41, y feeding mobile module; 42, z feeding mobile module; 43, x feeding mobile module; 44, three-claw cylinder; 45, bottle feeding platform; 46, feeding conveyor; 5, servo tightening mechanism; 51, tightening frame; 52, tightening mobile module; 53, servo motor ; 54. Tightening head; 55. Feeding slide; 56. Bottle cap loading platform; 57. Bottle cap loading channel; 58. Bottle cap pushing cylinder; 59. Clamping cylinder; 6. Canning mechanism; 61. Canning rack; 62. Guide column; 63. Top seat; 631. Guide sleeve; 64. Lifting cylinder; 65. Canning silo; 66. Canning slide; 67. Canning weighing sensor; 7. Visual inspection mechanism; 71. Inspection rack; 72. Inspection lifting cylinder; 73. Finger cylinder; 74. Inspection weighing sensor; 75. Inspection conveyor; 76. Unqualified material box; 77. Labeling cylinder; 78. Visual inspection camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the following disclosure.

[0026] Example

[0027] See also Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution for a transport and transmission device based on pneumatic control: comprising a platform 1, which is the basis of the entire device, on which a central conveying mechanism 2 is installed, and a gripping and transporting mechanism 3 is arranged around the central conveying mechanism. A feeding mechanism 4 is located on one side of the platform, and is used to transport materials from a feeding conveyor 46 to a central conveyor 22. A servo tightening mechanism 5 is located on the other side, and is used to tighten the container after filling. A canning mechanism 6 is located between the feeding mechanism and the servo tightening mechanism, and is used to quantitatively fill the material into the container. A visual inspection mechanism 7 is arranged on the other side of the servo tightening mechanism, and is used to visually inspect the container after filling.

[0028] The central conveying mechanism 2 comprises a central rotating cylinder 21, an output end of which is connected to a central conveyor 22 for conveying materials from the feeding mechanism to the filling mechanism, then to the servo tightening mechanism, and finally to the visual inspection mechanism.

[0029] The gripping and handling mechanism 3 includes a gripping rotary cylinder 31, whose output end is connected to a gripping and pushing cylinder 32, whose output end is connected to a gripping cylinder 33, and whose output end is connected to a gripping fixture 34, for handling and positioning materials on the central conveyor.

[0030] The control host 11 is set on the top of the platform, and the programmable logic controller PLC is used as the core control unit to realize the functions of automatic control and fault diagnosis of the filling equipment. There are multiple sets of cabinets at the bottom of the platform, and the cabinets are equipped with cabinet doors 12. The corners of the bottom of the cabinets are equipped with Fuma wheels 13 to facilitate the movement and positioning of the device.

[0031] The feeding mechanism 4 includes a y feeding mobile module 41 installed on the platform 1, the moving end of the y feeding mobile module 41 is connected to the z feeding mobile module 42, the moving end of the z feeding mobile module 42 is connected to the x feeding mobile module 43, the moving end of the x feeding mobile module 43 is connected to the three-claw cylinder 44, a bottle feeding platform 45 is arranged below the three-claw cylinder 44, and a feeding conveyor 46 is arranged at the front end of the bottle feeding platform 45;

[0032] The canning mechanism 6 includes a canning frame 61, a plurality of guide columns 62 are installed on both sides of the canning frame 61, a top seat 63 is commonly connected to the top of the plurality of guide columns 62, a guide sleeve 631 is embedded and installed on the top seat 63, the guide sleeve 631 is sleeved outside the guide column 62, a lifting cylinder 64 is installed on the canning frame 61, the output end of the lifting cylinder 64 is connected to the top seat 63, a canning silo 65 is installed on the top seat 63, a canning weighing sensor 67 is arranged below the canning silo 65, a clamping and transporting mechanism 3 is arranged on the side of the canning weighing sensor 67, and a canning slide 66 is arranged at the front end of the canning weighing sensor 67;

[0033] The servo tightening mechanism 5 includes a tightening frame 51, on which a tightening moving module 52 is installed, a moving end of the tightening moving module 52 is connected to a servo motor 53, an output end of the servo motor 53 is connected to a tightening head 54, a clamping cylinder 59 is arranged below the tightening head 54, a feeding slide 55 is arranged at the front end of the tightening head 54, and a clamping and transporting mechanism 3 is arranged on the adjacent side of the feeding slide 55;

[0034] A bottle cap loading platform 56 is arranged adjacent to the feeding slide 55, a bottle cap loading channel 57 is installed on the side of the bottle cap loading platform 56, the bottle cap loading channel 57 is arranged in an inclined shape, a bottle cap pushing cylinder 58 is installed on the bottle cap loading platform 56, and a clamping and transporting mechanism 3 is arranged adjacent to the bottle cap loading platform 56.

[0035] Among them, the visual inspection mechanism 7 includes an inspection frame 71, on which is installed an inspection lifting cylinder 72, the output end of the inspection lifting cylinder 72 is connected to a finger cylinder 73, a inspection weighing sensor 74 is arranged below the finger cylinder 73, a inspection conveyor 75 is arranged at the front end of the inspection weighing sensor 74, a clamping and transporting mechanism 3 is arranged on the adjacent side of the inspection conveyor 75, an unqualified material box 76 is arranged on the adjacent side of the inspection conveyor 75, a labeling cylinder 77 is also installed on the inspection frame 71, and a visual inspection camera 78 is installed on the side of the inspection frame 71.

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottle is sent to the bottle loading platform 45 through the loading conveyor 46 of the loading mechanism 4, and then is grabbed by the three-claw cylinder 44 and placed on the central conveyor 22. The central conveyor 22 conveys the material to the canning mechanism 6, the servo tightening mechanism 5 and the visual inspection mechanism 7 in sequence. In the canning mechanism 6, the canning silo 65 is weighed in real time by the canning weighing sensor 67 to ensure the accuracy of filling. After the canning is completed, the material moves to the servo tightening mechanism 5 through the canning slide 66. Driven by the servo motor 53, the tightening head 54 in the servo tightening mechanism 5 performs a precise tightening operation on the filled container. After the tightening is completed, the material moves to the visual inspection mechanism 7 through the feeding slide 55. The visual inspection mechanism 7 uses a visual inspection camera 78 to perform a visual inspection on the filled container to ensure that the material is filled evenly, no foreign matter is mixed in, and whether the bottle cap is tightened. Unqualified materials will be automatically sorted into unqualified material boxes 76, while qualified materials will continue to be processed along the inspection conveyor 75. The entire handling and transmission device is automatically controlled by the PLC control host 11, realizing a continuous and stable working state of the filling process. Due to the modular design, different functional modules can be flexibly added or replaced according to different production requirements, such as replacing canned material silos of different specifications, adjusting the parameters of the visual inspection camera, etc., to meet the filling requirements of different materials. In addition, the handling and transmission device of the present invention also has good expansibility and flexibility. Due to the modular design, different functional modules can be flexibly added or replaced according to different production requirements, such as replacing canned material silos of different specifications, adjusting the parameters of the visual inspection camera, etc., to meet the filling requirements of different materials. In practical applications, the present invention can achieve a continuous and stable working state, reduce production interruptions caused by equipment failures, and thus improve the overall efficiency of the production line. At the same time, through the coordinated use of high-precision weighing sensors and visual inspection cameras, the high precision and high reliability of the filling process are ensured, meeting the strict requirements of modern production lines for high efficiency and high precision. The present invention not only improves the automation level of the filling process, but also reduces the production cost while ensuring product quality, thus having significant economic and social benefits.

[0037] The working principle and use process of the present invention: After the present invention is installed, it works according to the above implementation method until all working steps are completed.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pneumatically controlled transport device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a platform (1), wherein a central conveying mechanism (2) is installed on the platform (1), a gripping and transporting mechanism (3) is arranged around the central conveying mechanism (2), and a loading mechanism (4), a servo tightening mechanism (5), a filling mechanism (6) and a visual inspection mechanism (7) are arranged on opposite sides around the central conveying mechanism (2); The feeding mechanism (4) comprises a y feeding moving module (41) installed on the platform (1); the moving end of the y feeding moving module (41) is connected to the z feeding moving module (42); the moving end of the z feeding moving module (42) is connected to the x feeding moving module (43); the moving end of the x feeding moving module (43) is connected to a three-claw cylinder (44); a bottle feeding platform (45) is arranged below the three-claw cylinder (44); and a feeding conveyor (46) is arranged at the front end of the bottle feeding platform (45); The canning mechanism (6) comprises a canning frame (61), a plurality of guide columns (62) are installed on both sides of the canning frame (61), the tops of the plurality of guide columns (62) are connected to a top seat (63), a guide sleeve (631) is embedded and installed on the top seat (63), the guide sleeve (631) is sleeved outside the guide column (62), a lifting cylinder (64) is installed on the canning frame (61), the output end of the lifting cylinder (64) is connected to the top seat (63), a canning silo (65) is installed on the top seat (63), a canning weighing sensor (67) is arranged below the canning silo (65), a clamping and transporting mechanism (3) is arranged on the side of the canning weighing sensor (67), and a canning slide (66) is arranged at the front end of the canning weighing sensor (67); The servo tightening mechanism (5) comprises a tightening frame (51), a tightening movable module (52) is mounted on the tightening frame (51), a movable end of the tightening movable module (52) is connected to a servo motor (53), an output end of the servo motor (53) is connected to a tightening head (54), a clamping cylinder (59) is arranged below the tightening head (54), a feeding slide (55) is arranged at the front end of the tightening head (54), and a clamping and transporting mechanism (3) is arranged on the adjacent side of the feeding slide (55).

2. The pneumatically controlled transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central conveying mechanism (2) comprises a central rotating cylinder (21), and the output end of the central rotating cylinder (21) is connected to a central conveyor (22).

3. The pneumatically controlled transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripping and transporting mechanism (3) comprises a gripping rotary cylinder (31), the output end of the gripping rotary cylinder (31) is connected to a gripping push cylinder (32), the output end of the gripping push cylinder (32) is connected to a gripping cylinder (33), and the output end of the gripping cylinder (33) is connected to a gripping fixture (34).

4. The pneumatically controlled transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of cabinets are arranged at the bottom of the platform (1), and cabinet doors (12) are installed on the cabinets. A control host (11) is arranged on the top of the platform (1), and a Fumar wheel (13) is arranged at the corner of the bottom of the cabinet.

5. The pneumatically controlled transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottle cap loading platform (56) is arranged adjacent to the feeding slide (55), a bottle cap loading channel (57) is installed on the side of the bottle cap loading platform (56), the bottle cap loading channel (57) is arranged in an inclined shape, a bottle cap pushing cylinder (58) is installed on the bottle cap loading platform (56), and a clamping and transporting mechanism (3) is arranged adjacent to the bottle cap loading platform (56).

6. The pneumatically controlled transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection mechanism (7) comprises an inspection frame (71), on which an inspection lifting cylinder (72) is mounted, the output end of the inspection lifting cylinder (72) is connected to a finger cylinder (73), a inspection weighing sensor (74) is arranged below the finger cylinder (73), a inspection conveyor (75) is arranged at the front end of the inspection weighing sensor (74), a gripping and transporting mechanism (3) is arranged on the adjacent side of the inspection conveyor (75), and a non-conforming material box (76) is arranged on the adjacent side of the inspection conveyor (75), a labeling cylinder (77) is also mounted on the inspection frame (71), and a visual inspection camera (78) is mounted on the side of the inspection frame (71).

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