Feeding mechanism for metal can recycling

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of feeding mechanisms, and discloses a metal can recycling feeding mechanism which comprises a conveying belt, an open box is fixedly mounted on a belt body of the conveying belt, and a containing mechanism used for containing metal cans is arranged in the open box; a suction mechanism used for sucking the containing mechanism is arranged below the conveying belt. According to the feeding mechanism for recycling the metal can, the metal can is placed in the containing box, and the metal can is blocked by the overturning plate to be prevented from falling off. The containing box and the open box attract each other through the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece, the conveying stability is ensured, and the conveying amount per unit time is increased. The containing box at the tail end of the conveying belt inclines due to gravity, and the overturning plate rotates to release the metal can. And the third magnetic part adsorbs the first magnetic part, the containing box is separated under the action of gravity and falls on a base plate on the conveyor, impact force is reduced through a buffer spring, and cyclic utilization of the containing box is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of feeding mechanisms, and in particular to a feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans. Background Art

[0002] Metal cans, as one of the indispensable packaging materials in modern industry, have a wide range of applications, especially in the consumer fields of food and beverages, playing a pivotal role. In the process of producing these metal cans, a large amount of metal resources are mined, smelted and processed into shapes. This process not only consumes a lot of energy, but also brings with it a series of environmental problems. Especially when these metal cans are discarded at will after completing their packaging mission and fail to be effectively recycled, it is undoubtedly a great waste of precious metal resources. What is more serious is that the production process of metal cans is often accompanied by excessive consumption of energy and the emission of harmful gases, which poses a potential threat to our natural environment and aggravates the severe situation of global climate change and environmental pollution.

[0003] Among the many types of metal cans, aluminum cans dominate the beverage packaging field due to their lightness, corrosion resistance, easy processing and recyclability. However, in the process of recycling and reusing aluminum cans, there is a challenge that cannot be ignored: due to the unique cylindrical design, light weight and smooth surface of aluminum cans, the friction between them is significantly reduced when they are automatically recycled through conveyor belts. The direct consequence of this physical property is that aluminum cans are easy to slide on the conveyor belt and are not stacked tightly, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of aluminum cans that can be effectively transported to the recycling equipment per unit time, which seriously affects the feeding efficiency of the recycling process. This not only increases the recycling cost, but may also cause secondary waste of recycled resources due to untimely processing, which goes against the original intention of resource recycling.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans. Summary of the invention

[0005] (I) Purpose of the invention

[0006] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology, the present invention proposes a feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans. The present invention is provided with a containing mechanism to contain and transport the metal cans, thereby improving the transportation efficiency.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans, comprising a conveyor belt, an open box is fixedly installed on the belt of the conveyor belt, and a containing mechanism for containing metal cans is provided inside the open box;

[0009] A suction mechanism for sucking the containing mechanism is provided below the conveyor belt.

[0010] Preferably, the containing mechanism includes a containing box, a moving rod, a compression spring, a mounting frame and a flip plate, the containing box is placed inside the open box, a storage groove is opened in the wall of the containing box, the moving rod is fixedly installed inside the storage groove, the compression spring is movably sleeved on the outer circumference of the moving rod, one end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage groove, the other end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and the flip plate is rotatably connected to the mounting frame by a hinge.

[0011] Preferably, a magnetic piece 1 is embedded in the interior of the containing box, and a magnetic piece 2 adsorbed to the magnetic piece 1 is embedded in the interior of the containing box.

[0012] Preferably, the suction mechanism comprises a conveyor, and a magnetic component three is fixedly mounted on the belt of the conveyor.

[0013] Preferably, the external fixing sleeve of the magnetic component three is provided with a rubber sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, buffer mechanisms are provided on both sides of the open box.

[0015] Preferably, the buffer mechanism includes a sleeve, a push rod and a pad, the sleeve is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting frame, one end of the push rod is fixedly connected to the pad, and the other end of the push rod slides into the interior of the sleeve and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve through a buffer spring.

[0016] Preferably, a rubber sleeve is fixedly mounted on the pad.

[0017] Preferably, the insertion end of the push rod is fixedly sleeved with a piston, and the sleeve is fixedly connected with a whistle.

[0018] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] First, the metal cans are placed in a containing box, which is provided with a flip plate to block the metal cans and ensure that they do not fall out at will. Then, the containing box containing the metal cans and sealed by the flip plate is placed in another open box. At this time, the magnetic part 1 on the containing box and the magnetic part 2 inside the open box attract each other. This magnetic connection ensures the stability of the containing box during the transportation process, so that the entire system can carry and transport more metal cans per unit time when running on the conveyor belt.

[0020] As the conveyor belt continues to operate, when the open box and the box inside it move to the end of the conveyor belt, the box begins to tilt downward due to gravity. At this time, the flip plate rotates around the hinge, opening the originally closed flip plate, allowing the metal can inside to fall out smoothly under the action of gravity. This process significantly increases the amount of metal cans conveyed per unit time.

[0021] Then, when the box continues to move with the conveyor belt and reaches the top of the conveyor, magnetic part three begins to attract magnetic part one. Under the combined effect of magnetic force and the weight of the box itself, the box is separated from the open box and falls onto the conveyor. At this time, the pad at the box provides support for the box, and the buffer spring effectively reduces the impact force of the box when it lands, protecting the equipment while facilitating the subsequent removal of the dumped box and reloading of the metal can, and the cycle is repeated.

[0022] In summary, not only the transportation efficiency of metal cans is improved, but also the automatic loading and unloading and buffer protection of the containers are realized through the ingenious magnetic connection and gravity-assisted mechanism, which greatly enhances the convenience of use and the recycling efficiency of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding mechanism for metal can recycling proposed by the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the side cross-sectional structure of a containing mechanism in a feeding mechanism for metal can recycling proposed by the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a sleeve in a feeding mechanism for metal can recycling proposed by the present invention.

[0026] Figure numerals: 1. conveyor belt; 2. open box; 3. containing mechanism; 31. containing box; 32. moving rod; 33. compression spring; 34. mounting frame; 35. flip plate; 36. hinge; 37. magnetic part one; 38. magnetic part two; 4. suction mechanism; 41. conveyor; 42. magnetic part three; 5. buffer mechanism; 51. sleeve; 52. push rod; 53. pad; 54. buffer spring; 56. whistle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, in the following description, the description of well-known structures and technologies is omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concept of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans proposed by the present invention comprises a conveyor belt 1, an open box 2 is fixedly mounted on the belt of the conveyor belt 1, the bottom of the open box 2 is linearly connected to the belt of the conveyor belt 1, and a containing mechanism 3 for containing metal cans is provided inside the open box 2;

[0029] Specifically, the containing mechanism 3 includes a containing box 31, a moving rod 32, a compression spring 33, a mounting frame 34 and a flip plate 35. The containing box 31 is placed inside the open box 2. A storage groove is provided in the wall of the containing box 31. The moving rod 32 is fixedly installed inside the storage groove. The compression spring 33 is movably sleeved on the outer periphery of the moving rod 32. One end of the compression spring 33 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage groove, and the other end of the compression spring 33 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 34. The flip plate 35 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 34 through a hinge 36.

[0030] It should be noted that the compression spring 33 can be used to drive the installation frame 34 to stably cover the opening of the containing box 31, and at the same time, when there are many metal cans contained, it plays an auxiliary compression role to prevent the metal cans from falling.

[0031] The flip plate 35 can be used to flip and open the containing box 31 when adding metal cans to the inside of the containing box 31 so as to add the metal cans.

[0032] A magnetic piece 1 37 is embedded inside the containing box 31 , and a magnetic piece 2 38 adsorbed to the magnetic piece 1 37 is embedded inside the containing box 31 .

[0033] When the magnetic member 1 37 and the magnetic member 2 38 are attracted to each other, they play a role in stabilizing the position of the containing box 31 inside the open box 2 when it is inverted.

[0034] A suction mechanism 4 for sucking the containing mechanism 3 is provided below the conveyor belt 1;

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the suction mechanism 4 includes a conveyor 41, and a magnetic component 42 is fixedly installed on the belt of the conveyor 41. The conveyor 41 belt is linearly connected to the magnetic component 42, that is, the linear area at the bottom of the magnetic component 42 is fixedly connected to the conveyor 41 belt.

[0036] The conveyor 41 is arranged perpendicularly to the conveyor belt 1 .

[0037] The magnetic component three 42 serves to absorb the magnetic component one 37; the containing box 31, the mounting frame 34, and the flip plate 35 are all made of non-metallic materials.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the outer fixing sleeve of the magnetic member 42 is provided with a rubber sleeve.

[0039] Furthermore, in order to increase the cushioning effect of the falling of the containing box 31, cushioning mechanisms 5 are provided on both sides of the open box 2.

[0040] Specifically, the buffer mechanism 5 is symmetrically arranged in two groups, and the buffer mechanism 5 includes a sleeve 51, a push rod 52 and a pad 53. The sleeve 51 is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting frame 34, one end of the push rod 52 is fixedly connected to the pad 53, and the other end of the push rod 52 slides into the interior of the sleeve 51 and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 51 through a buffer spring 54. In the natural state, the pad 53 has a height higher than the top surface height of the flip plate 35.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, in order to increase the cushioning effect, a rubber sleeve is fixedly installed on the pad 53, thereby playing a role in protecting the pad 53 and increasing the flexibility during contact.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, a piston 55 is fixedly sleeved on the insertion end of the push rod 52 , and a whistle 56 is fixedly connected to the sleeve 51 .

[0043] It should be noted that, under the action of the piston 55, when the push rod 52 is impacted by the falling of the containing box 31, the push rod 52 drives the piston 55 to increase the distance into the inside of the sleeve 51, and at the same time compresses the buffer spring 54 for buffering. The push rod 52 continuously drives the piston 55 to slide along the sleeve 51, and under the resistance of the piston 55 and the air inside the sleeve 51, a multi-level buffering effect is played. The squeezed air is discharged through the whistle 56 to play the role of sounding a reminder, thereby reminding the worker that the containing box 31 has fallen.

[0044] In the present invention, first, the metal cans are placed in a containing box 31, and a flip plate 35 is provided at the containing box 31, whose function is to block the metal cans and ensure that they do not fall out at will. Then, the containing box 31 containing the metal cans and sealed by the flip plate 35 is placed in another open box 2. At this time, the magnetic piece 1 37 on the containing box 31 and the magnetic piece 2 38 inside the open box 2 attract each other. This magnetic connection ensures the stability of the containing box 31 during the transportation process, so that the entire system can carry and transport more metal cans per unit time when running on the conveyor belt 1.

[0045] As the conveyor belt 1 continues to operate, when the open box 2 and the containing box 31 inside it move to the end of the conveyor belt 1, the containing box 31 begins to tilt downward due to gravity. At this time, the flip plate 35 rotates around the hinge 36, opening the originally closed flip plate 35, allowing the metal can inside to fall out smoothly under the action of gravity. This process significantly increases the amount of metal cans conveyed per unit time.

[0046] Next, when the containing box 31 continues to move with the conveyor belt 1 and reaches the top of the conveyor 41, the magnetic part three 42 begins to attract the magnetic part one 37. Under the combined effect of the magnetic force and the gravity of the containing box 31 itself, the containing box 31 is separated from the open box 2 and falls on the conveyor 41. At this time, the pad 53 at the containing box 31 provides support for the containing box 31, and the buffer spring 54 effectively reduces the impact force of the containing box 31 when it lands, which protects the equipment while facilitating the subsequent removal of the dumped containing box 31 and reloading of the metal can, and the cycle is repeated.

[0047] In summary, not only the conveying efficiency of metal cans is improved, but also the automatic loading and unloading and buffering protection of the containing box 31 are realized through the ingenious magnetic connection and gravity-assisted mechanism, which greatly enhances the convenience of use and the recycling efficiency of the system.

[0048] It should be understood that the above specific embodiments of the present invention are only used to illustrate or explain the principles of the present invention, and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, the appended claims of the present invention are intended to cover all changes and modifications that fall within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or the equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans, comprising a conveyor belt (1), characterized in that: An open box (2) is fixedly mounted on the belt of the conveyor belt (1), and a containing mechanism (3) for containing metal cans is provided inside the open box (2); A suction mechanism (4) for sucking the containing mechanism (3) is provided below the conveyor belt (1).

2. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 1, characterized in that: The containing mechanism (3) comprises a containing box (31), a moving rod (32), a pressing spring (33), a mounting frame (34) and a flip plate (35); the containing box (31) is placed inside the open box (2); a storage slot is provided inside the wall of the containing box (31); the moving rod (32) is fixedly mounted inside the storage slot; the pressing spring (33) is movably sleeved on the outer circumference of the moving rod (32); one end of the pressing spring (33) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage slot; the other end of the pressing spring (33) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (34); and the flip plate (35) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (34) via a hinge (36).

3. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 2, characterized in that: A magnetic piece 1 (37) is embedded inside the containing box (31), and a magnetic piece 2 (38) adsorbed to the magnetic piece 1 (37) is embedded inside the containing box (31).

4. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 3, characterized in that: The suction mechanism (4) comprises a conveyor (41), and a magnetic component three (42) is fixedly mounted on the belt of the conveyor (41).

5. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer fixing sleeve of the magnetic component three (42) is provided with a rubber sleeve.

6. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 5, characterized in that: Buffer mechanisms (5) are provided on both sides of the open box (2).

7. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (5) comprises a sleeve (51), a push rod (52) and a pad (53); the sleeve (51) is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting frame (34); one end of the push rod (52) is fixedly connected to the pad (53); the other end of the push rod (52) slides into the interior of the sleeve (51) and is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve (51) via a buffer spring (54).

8. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rubber sleeve is fixedly mounted on the pad (53).

9. A feeding mechanism for recycling metal cans according to claim 8, characterized in that: The insertion end of the push rod (52) is fixedly sleeved with a piston (55), and the sleeve (51) is fixedly connected with a whistle (56).

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