Betel nut forming production line
By coordinating the visual components and lifting mechanisms in the areca nut forming production line, the problem of inconsistent areca nut forming patterns has been solved, achieving automation and quality improvement in areca nut forming.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN XINCHAO INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing betel nut forming method cannot perform personalized pressing treatment for each betel nut, resulting in inconsistent shapes for each betel nut, which affects the aesthetics and overall quality of the betel nut.
A betel nut forming production line is adopted, including a vision component, a feeding mechanism, a pressing and forming mechanism, and a return mechanism. The vision component captures images of the lower mold to ensure uniform distribution of betel nuts, and the coordinated operation of multiple lifting mechanisms achieves automated production, ensuring the consistency of the betel nut forming pattern.
It improved the consistency of areca nut shaping and production quality, achieved stability and automation in the areca nut production process, and enhanced the overall quality of areca nuts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of areca nut forming production technology, specifically to an areca nut forming production line. Background Technology
[0002] Areca nut is the fruit of the areca palm, a plant in the palm family, and is an important traditional Chinese medicine from southern China.
[0003] Currently, in betel nut production, the betel nuts are generally compressed. Typically, a whole barrel of betel nuts is poured into a compression molding device, where the upper and lower molds press against each other to shape each betel nut. However, this method results in the stacking or uneven distribution of betel nuts during pouring, preventing the molding device from providing personalized molding for each nut. This leads to inconsistent shapes, affecting the aesthetics and overall quality of the betel nuts.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a betel nut forming production line to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] Based on the above, the purpose of this invention is to provide an areca nut forming production line to solve the problem that existing areca nut forming methods cannot perform personalized pressing processing on each areca nut, resulting in inconsistent styles for each areca nut.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A betel nut forming production line includes a first lifting mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a pressing and molding mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and a return mechanism. The first lifting mechanism is equipped with a vision component for image capture inside the lower mold. The feeding mechanism includes a lifting component and a feeding component. The feeding component is located on one side of the first lifting mechanism. The lifting components are staggered on one side of the feeding component. The feeding mechanism transports betel nuts above the feeding component and evenly discharges the betel nuts into the lower mold via the feeding component. A manual feeding station for replenishing material is located on one side of the feeding mechanism. A baking oven for baking the betel nuts inside the lower mold is located on one side of the manual feeding station. The pressing and molding mechanism includes... On one side of the baking oven, there is a pressing and molding mechanism for areca nuts; on one side of the pressing and molding mechanism, there is a second lifting mechanism for raising the height of the lower mold; the feeding mechanism includes a rotating component and a pushing component; the rotating component is located on one side of the second lifting mechanism and is used to drive the lower mold to rotate; the pushing component is located on the rotating component and is used to push out the areca nuts in the lower mold; on one side of the rotating component, there is a third lifting mechanism for lowering the lower mold; the return mechanism spans the bottom of the third lifting mechanism, the feeding mechanism, the second lifting mechanism, the pressing and molding mechanism, the baking oven, the manual feeding platform, the feeding mechanism, and the first lifting mechanism in sequence, and is used for the return of the lower mold after feeding.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of a betel nut forming production line, the vision component includes a mounting frame and multiple vision modules; the mounting frame is located at the top inside the first lifting mechanism; the multiple vision modules are mounted on the mounting frame.
[0009] The visual module includes a fixed block, a camera module, and a light source; the fixed block is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket; the camera module is disposed on the fixed block; the light source is fixed on the mounting bracket and located below the fixed block.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of a betel nut forming production line, the first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism, and the third lifting mechanism all have the same structure; the first lifting mechanism includes a frame, a lifting drive module, and a lifting transmission shaft; the lifting drive module is mounted on the frame; the lifting transmission shaft is located inside the frame and connected to the lifting drive module; a lifting platform is provided on the lifting transmission shaft; the lifting drive module drives the lifting transmission shaft to move, and the lifting transmission shaft drives the lifting platform to reciprocate along the circumference of the lifting transmission shaft within the frame; a first conveying module for transferring the lower mold is provided on the lifting platform.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of a betel nut forming production line, the feeding mechanism further includes a second conveying module for transferring the lower mold; the second conveying module is located below the feeding assembly and on one side of the manual feeding station;
[0012] The feeding assembly includes a feeding worktable, a first rotary table, and a swinging component for swinging the lower mold; the first rotary table is rotatably connected to the feeding worktable, and the second conveying module is located on the first rotary table; the first rotary table is provided with a lifting component for lifting the lower mold to the top of the first rotary table; the swinging component is located at the bottom of the first rotary table;
[0013] The loading worktable is provided with a first positioning component above it for positioning the lower mold in the horizontal direction; and a second positioning component is provided below it for positioning the lower mold when it is tilted.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of an areca nut forming production line, the lifting assembly includes a material elevator and a material conveyor belt; the material elevator is located on one side of the loading workbench; the material conveyor belt is connected to the lower part of the output end of the material elevator via a bracket; a partition is provided in the middle of the material elevator; a rotating drive component is connected to the top of the partition, and a mounting seat is provided between the rotating drive component and the material conveyor belt; two sets of spaced-apart discharge sections are provided at the end of the material conveyor belt; the partition is located between the two sets of discharge sections; a feeding hopper is provided between the discharge section and the loading assembly.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of an areca nut forming production line, the pressing and forming mechanism includes a pressing worktable, a pressing component for areca nut pressing and forming, a third conveying module, and a positioning component; the pressing worktable is located on one side of the baking oven; the pressing component is located on the pressing worktable; the third conveying module includes a guide component for guiding the movement of the lower mold and a material pulling component for transferring the lower mold; the guide component is located on the pressing worktable; the material pulling component is located inside the guide component; and the positioning component is located on the guide component.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of an areca nut forming production line, the material pulling component includes a material pulling drive and a material pulling transmission shaft; the material pulling drive is disposed on the pressing worktable; the material pulling transmission shaft is disposed on one side of the material pulling drive and connected to the output end of the material pulling drive; the material pulling transmission shaft is provided with a pin mounting seat, a first pin, and a first pin driving component; the pin mounting seat is tightly connected to the material pulling transmission shaft, and a slide rail is provided between the bottom end of the pin mounting seat and the worktable; the first pin is disposed at the top end of the pin mounting seat; the first pin driving component is disposed on the pin mounting seat and located below the first pin; the output end of the first pin driving component is connected to the first pin; the first pin driving component drives the first pin to enter or disengage from the lower mold.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of an areca nut forming production line, the guiding component includes a placement seat, a guide wheel module, and a mold lifter module; the placement seat is disposed on the pressing worktable, and the material pulling component is located in the middle of the placement seat; the guide wheel module is disposed at both ends of the placement seat, and a first guide plate is provided on the outer side of the guide wheel module, with multiple sets of first guide wheels on the first guide plate; the mold lifter module is disposed on the placement seat and located inside the guide wheel module; a second guide plate is provided on the outer side of the mold lifter module, with multiple sets of second guide wheels on the second guide plate.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of an areca nut forming production line, the feeding mechanism further includes a feeding worktable and a fourth conveying module for transferring the lower mold; the rotating assembly is located on the feeding worktable; the fourth conveying module is disposed within the rotating assembly;
[0019] The rotating assembly includes a second rotating platform and a limiting component for limiting the lower mold; the second rotating platform is rotatably connected to the unloading worktable; the limiting component includes a limiting drive and a limiting bracket; the limiting bracket is located at the center of the bottom end of the second rotating platform; the limiting drive is located inside the limiting bracket, and the output end of the limiting drive is connected to an I-beam; the two ends of the I-beam are respectively connected to limiting posts; the end of the limiting post is provided with a limiting part that engages with the lower mold, and a connecting sleeve is provided between the limiting post and the second rotating platform;
[0020] The unloading worktable includes a third positioning component for fixing the rotary table; the output end of the unloading worktable is provided with a fourth positioning component for limiting the lower mold.
[0021] As a preferred embodiment of a betel nut forming production line, the pushing component includes multiple sets of equally spaced pushing modules; each pushing module includes a pushing drive and a pushing plate; the pushing drive is mounted on the second rotating platform; the pushing plate is connected to the output end of the pushing drive; and the pushing plate is mounted on multiple sets of push rods that communicate with the lower mold.
[0022] The bottom of the unloading workbench is provided with a material collection hopper and a conveyor belt; the material collection hopper is located inside the unloading workbench and below the second rotary table; the conveyor belt is located inside the unloading workbench and below the material collection hopper; a control button is provided at the end of the conveyor belt.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:
[0024] By incorporating a vision system, a feeding mechanism, and a pressing and molding mechanism, areca nuts are conveyed to the feeding mechanism via a lifting component. The coordinated operation of the first rotating table and the shaking component ensures that the areca nuts are evenly distributed within the lower mold, preventing stacking. The vision system also captures images of the empty lower mold, facilitating subsequent manual replenishment of any abnormal cavities and areca nuts at the manual replenishment station. This ensures proper pressing and molding within the pressing and molding mechanism, improving the consistency of the areca nut's shape and thus enhancing production quality. Furthermore, the inclusion of a return mechanism, a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism, and a third lifting mechanism, through their coordinated operation, automates the entire areca nut molding process, improving production stability and overall molding quality. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an areca nut forming production line provided by the present invention;
[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first lifting mechanism provided by the present invention;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the visual module provided by the present invention;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding mechanism provided by the present invention;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding assembly provided by the present invention;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another partial structure of the feeding assembly provided by the present invention;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the compression molding mechanism provided by the present invention;
[0032] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the compression molding mechanism provided by the present invention;
[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material pulling component provided by the present invention;
[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding mechanism provided by the present invention;
[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotating component provided by the present invention;
[0036] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pusher component provided by the present invention.
[0037] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0038] 10. First lifting mechanism; 101. Frame; 102. Lifting drive module; 103. Lifting transmission shaft; 104. Lifting platform; 105. First conveying module; 11. Manual feeding platform; 12. Baking oven; 13. Second lifting mechanism; 14. Third lifting mechanism; 15. Return mechanism; 20. Lifting assembly; 201. Material elevator; 202. Material conveyor belt; 203. Partition; 204. Rotation drive component; 205. Mounting base; 206. Feed hopper; 21. Loading assembly; 211. Loading workbench; 212. First rotary table; 213. Swinging component; 22. Second conveying module; 23. First positioning component; 24. Second positioning component; 30. Pressing and molding mechanism; 31. Pressing workbench; 32. Pressing component; 33. Positioning assembly; 34. Guide component; 341. Placement seat; 342. Guide wheel module; 343. Lifting device module; 344. First guide plate; 345. Second guide plate; 35. Pulling component; 351. Pulling drive component; 352. Pulling transmission shaft; 353. Pin mounting base; 354. First pin; 355. First pin drive component; 40. Unloading mechanism; 401. Unloading worktable; 41. Rotating assembly; 411. Second rotary table; 412. Limiting drive component; 413. Limiting bracket; 4 14. I-beam plate; 415. Limiting post; 416. Connecting sleeve; 42. Pushing assembly; 421. Pushing drive component; 422. Pushing plate; 423. Push rod; 43. Fourth conveying module; 44. Third positioning component; 45. Fourth positioning component; 47. Collection hopper; 48. Conveyor belt; 49. Control button; 50. Vision assembly; 51. Mounting bracket; 52. Fixing block; 53. Camera module; 54. Light source. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.
[0040] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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 based on the specific circumstances.
[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0042] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 the present invention.
[0043] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no specific meaning.
[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1-12As shown, an areca nut forming production line is provided, including a first lifting mechanism 10, a feeding mechanism, a pressing and molding mechanism 30, a discharging mechanism 40, and a return mechanism 15. The first lifting mechanism 10 is equipped with a vision component 50 for image capture inside the lower mold. The feeding mechanism includes a lifting component 20 and a feeding component 21. The feeding component 21 is located on one side of the first lifting mechanism 10. The lifting components 20 are staggered on one side of the feeding component 21. The feeding mechanism transports the areca nuts above the feeding component 21 and evenly discharges the areca nuts into the lower mold through the feeding component 21. A manual feeding platform 11 for replenishing material is located on one side of the feeding mechanism. A baking oven 12 for baking the areca nuts inside the lower mold is located on one side of the manual feeding platform 11. The pressing and molding mechanism 30 is located on one side of the baking oven 12 and is used for pressing and molding the areca nuts. A second lifting mechanism 13 for raising the height of the lower mold is located on one side of the pressing and molding mechanism 30. The discharging mechanism 40 includes a rotating component 41 and a pushing component 42. A rotating assembly 41 is located on one side of the second lifting mechanism 13 and is used to rotate the lower mold. A pushing assembly 42 is located on the rotating assembly 41 and is used to push out the areca nuts from the lower mold. A third lifting mechanism 14 is located on one side of the rotating assembly 41 for lowering the lower mold. A return mechanism 15 spans the bottom of the third lifting mechanism 14, the unloading mechanism 40, the second lifting mechanism 13, the pressing and molding mechanism 30, the baking oven 12, the manual feeding platform 11, the loading mechanism, and the first lifting mechanism 10 in sequence, and is used for the return of the lower mold after unloading.
[0045] In this embodiment, the return mechanism 15 includes a roller conveyor belt and a sealing plate. Guide plates are provided at both ends of the roller conveyor belt for limiting the lower mold, ensuring that the lower mold can be smoothly transported on the roller conveyor belt. The sealing plate is located above the roller conveyor belt to prevent foreign objects or dust from falling onto the lower mold, thus improving the cleanliness of the lower mold.
[0046] By setting up a vision component 50, a feeding mechanism, and a pressing and forming mechanism 30, areca nuts are transported to the feeding component 21 via the lifting component 20. With the coordinated operation of the first rotating table 212 and the shaking component 213, the areca nuts are ensured to be evenly distributed in the lower mold, avoiding stacking. The vision component 50 also captures images of the empty lower mold, facilitating subsequent manual replenishment of the lower mold by workers at the manual replenishment station 11 to handle abnormal cavities and replenish areca nuts. This ensures that the areca nuts can be properly pressed and formed in the pressing and forming mechanism 30, improving the consistency of the areca nut forming pattern and thus improving the production quality. At the same time, by setting up a return mechanism 15, a first lifting mechanism 10, a second lifting mechanism 13, and a third lifting mechanism 14, the entire areca nut forming process is automated through the coordinated operation of these mechanisms, improving the stability of the areca nut production process and the forming quality of the areca nuts.
[0047] Preferred, such as Figure 2-3As shown, the vision component 50 includes a mounting frame 51 and multiple vision modules. The mounting frame 51 is located at the top inside the first lifting mechanism 10. The multiple vision modules are mounted on the mounting frame 51. Each vision module includes a fixing block 52, a camera module 53, and a light source 54. The fixing block 52 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 51. The camera module 53 is mounted on the fixing block 52. The light source 54 is fixed to the mounting frame 51 and located below the fixing block 52. In this embodiment, the camera module 53 can be a CCD camera, and the light source 54 can be an LED light panel. By setting the camera module 53 and the light source 54, the camera module 53 can accurately capture the image information of the mold under sufficient lighting conditions, thereby improving the detection accuracy of the vision component 50.
[0048] Furthermore, the structures of the first lifting mechanism 10, the second lifting mechanism 13, and the third lifting mechanism 14 are all the same, that is, the working principle and operation of the three are the same. Therefore, only the first lifting mechanism 10 will be described in detail.
[0049] The first lifting mechanism 10 includes a frame 101, a lifting drive module 102, and a lifting transmission shaft 103. The lifting drive module 102 is mounted on the frame 101. The lifting transmission shaft 103 is located inside the frame 101 and connected to the lifting drive module 102. A lifting platform 104 is mounted on the lifting transmission shaft 103, and four sets of guide columns are provided between the lifting platform 104 and the frame 101 to ensure smooth movement of the lifting platform 104. The lifting drive module 102 drives the lifting transmission shaft 103 to move, and the lifting transmission shaft 103 drives the lifting platform 104 to reciprocate along the circumference of the lifting transmission shaft 103 within the frame 101. A first conveying module 105 for transferring the lower mold is mounted on the lifting platform 104. The vision component 50 is fixed on the frame 101 and located below the lifting drive module 102. When the lifting platform 104 moves to the focusing position of the vision module, the vision module captures image information of the internal condition of the lower mold, thereby realizing automatic detection of the lower mold and improving the accuracy of the lower mold detection.
[0050] In this embodiment, the lifting drive module 102 is a motor, which, under the action of the reducer and the 90° commutator, converts the horizontal force into the vertical force, thereby driving the lifting transmission shaft 103 to rotate. The lifting rotation shaft drives the lifting platform 104 to move up or down, thereby realizing the transmission of the lower mold.
[0051] In this embodiment, the first conveying module 105 is a roller conveyor belt with two sets of limiting plates. The first conveying module 105 conveys the lower mold to the limited position of the lifting platform 104, and the limiting plates also guide the two sides of the lower mold to prevent the lower mold from shifting position and improve the positional accuracy of the lower mold.
[0052] Preferred, such as Figure 3-6 As shown, the feeding mechanism also includes a second conveying module 22 for transporting the lower mold. The second conveying module 22 is located below the feeding assembly 21 and on one side of the manual feeding station 11. In this embodiment, the second conveying module 22 is a pulley conveyor belt driven by a motor, which realizes the feeding and discharging of the lower mold through the conveyor, eliminating the need for manual feeding and discharging and improving the transmission efficiency of the lower mold.
[0053] The loading assembly 21 includes a loading worktable 211, a first rotary table 212, and a swinging component 213 for swinging the lower mold. The first rotary table 212 is rotatably connected to the loading worktable 211, and the second conveying module 22 is located on the first rotary table 212. The first rotary table 212 is provided with a lifting component for lifting the lower mold to the top of the first rotary table 212. The swinging component 213 is located at the bottom of the first rotary table 212.
[0054] A first positioning component 23 for horizontal positioning of the lower mold is provided above the loading worktable 211. A second positioning component 33 for positioning the lower mold when tilted is provided below the loading worktable 211. Both the first positioning component 23 and the second positioning component 24 are cylinder-driven positioning pins. The first positioning component 23 is located on the loading worktable 211 and on one side of the first rotating platform 212. When the first rotating platform 212 is in a horizontal position, the first positioning component 23 locks the position, ensuring that the lower mold is parallel to the loading worktable 211, thus ensuring the subsequent transfer of the lower mold. The second positioning component 24 is located on the loading worktable 211 and below the first positioning component 23. There are two sets of the second positioning component 24, symmetrically arranged on the loading worktable 211. The two sets of second positioning components 24 are used to fix the position of the first rotating platform 212 when tilted clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively.
[0055] Areca nuts are fed into the first rotating table 212 via the lifting component 20. The first rotating table 212 rotates clockwise and is locked by the second positioning component 33. The areca nuts are then shaken by the shaking component 213, causing them to be evenly distributed on one side of the lower mold. The locking of the second positioning component 33 is then released, and the first rotating table 212 rotates counterclockwise, locking by the second positioning component 33 on the other side. This process is repeated to ensure the areca nuts are evenly distributed across the entire lower mold, preventing them from piling up and improving the efficiency of the areca nut distribution. For subsequent production quality, the second positioning component 33 can lock the first rotary table 212 after clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. This design allows the first rotary table 212 and the loading worktable 211 to be tightly integrated into a whole. During the shaking, part of the shaking force is effectively dispersed and transmitted to the loading worktable 211, avoiding most of the shaking force being concentrated on the connecting parts between the first rotary table 212 and the loading worktable 211, reducing the load pressure on the connecting parts, and extending the service life of the first rotary table 212.
[0056] In this embodiment, the shaking component 213 includes a shaking drive and a shaking transmission shaft. The shaking drive, which is a motor, is located at the bottom of the first rotary table 212. The shaking transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first rotary table 212 and is connected to the output end of the shaking drive. Two sets of equally spaced shaking connecting plates are provided on the shaking transmission shaft. The shaking connecting plates are connected to the first rotary table 212. Through the cooperation of the shaking drive and the shaking transmission shaft, the shaking action on the lower mold is achieved, which helps to evenly distribute the areca nuts on the lower mold and improves the molding quality of the areca nuts.
[0057] Specifically, the lifting assembly 20 includes a material elevator 201 and a material conveyor belt 202. The material elevator 201 is located on one side of the loading workbench 211. The material conveyor belt 202 is connected to the lower part of the output end of the material elevator 201 via a bracket. A partition 203 is provided in the middle of the material elevator 201. A rotation drive component 204 is connected to the top of the partition 203. The rotation drive component 204 is a rotating seat, and a mounting seat 205 is provided between the rotation drive component 204 and the material conveyor belt 202. Two sets of spaced-apart discharge sections are provided at the end of the material conveyor belt 202. The partition 203 is located between the two sets of discharge sections. A feed hopper 206 is provided between the discharge section and the loading assembly 21.
[0058] By cooperating with the material elevator 201 and the material conveyor belt 202, the areca nuts are quickly transferred from the storage area to the loading workbench 211. At the same time, the rotating drive component 204 drives the partition 203 to rotate, distributing the areca nuts into two sets of feeding sections, preventing the areca nuts from accumulating in one set of feeding sections and improving the feeding efficiency of the areca nuts.
[0059] Preferred, such as Figure 7-9As shown, the pressing and molding mechanism 30 includes a pressing worktable 31, a pressing component 32 for pressing and molding areca nuts, a third conveying module, and a positioning assembly 33. The pressing worktable 31 is located on one side of the baking oven 12. The pressing component 32 is mounted on the pressing worktable 31. The third conveying module includes a guide component 34 for guiding the movement of the lower mold and a material pulling component 35 for transferring material to the lower mold. The guide component 34 is mounted on the pressing worktable 31. The material pulling component 35 is located within the guide assembly. The positioning assembly 33 is located on the guide component 34.
[0060] In this embodiment, the pressing component 32 includes a hydraulic module and a pressure plate. The hydraulic module is mounted on the pressing worktable 31. The pressure plate is slidably disposed within the pressing worktable 31 and connected to the output end of the hydraulic module. The pressure plate is located above the third conveying module. When the lower mold is transported to the pressing position on the pressing worktable 31 via the third conveying module, the pressure plate closes with the lower mold under the action of the hydraulic module, thereby realizing the pressing and shaping of the areca nut.
[0061] The positioning component 33 includes a limit clamp driven by a cylinder and a positioning pin activated by a cylinder. When the lower mold moves to the pressing position of the pressing worktable 31, the limit clamp limits the position of the lower mold on both sides, and the positioning pin is mutually positioned with the positioning blocks on both sides of the lower mold, thereby realizing the positioning of the lower mold, ensuring the pressing accuracy and consistency between the upper and lower molds, and thus improving the production quality of areca nuts.
[0062] Specifically, the material pulling component 35 includes a material pulling drive 351 and a material pulling transmission shaft 352. The material pulling drive 351 is mounted on the pressing worktable 31 and is a motor. The material pulling transmission shaft 352 is located on one side of the material pulling drive 351 and is connected to the output end of the material pulling drive 351. The material pulling transmission shaft 352 is provided with a pin mounting seat 353, a first pin 354, and a first pin drive 355. The pin mounting seat 353 is tightly connected to the material pulling transmission shaft 352, and a slide rail is provided between the bottom end of the pin mounting seat 353 and the worktable. The first pin 354 is located at the top of the pin mounting seat 353. The first pin drive 355 is located on the pin mounting seat 353 and below the first pin 354. The output end of the first pin drive 355 is connected to the first pin 354. The first pin drive 355 drives the first pin 354 to enter or disengage from the lower mold.
[0063] When the mold is transferred to the input end of the guide component 34, the material pulling drive 351 drives the material pulling transmission shaft 352 to rotate. The material pulling transmission shaft 352 drives the pin assembly to move to the bottom of the lower mold. At this time, the first pin driving component 355 is activated. The first pin driving component 355 drives the first pin 354 to extend outward and insert and position with the lower mold. After positioning, the material pulling transmission shaft 352 drives the pin assembly to move horizontally, that is, pull the lower mold to the pressing station and push away the lower mold of the previous group. This realizes automatic feeding and unloading between the lower molds, avoids the front and back deviation problems caused by manual feeding, improves the positional accuracy of the lower mold, and thus improves the production quality of areca nuts.
[0064] More specifically, the guide component 34 includes a placement seat 341, a guide wheel module 342, and a mold lifter module 343. The placement seat 341 is mounted on the pressing worktable 31, and the material pulling component 35 is located in the middle of the placement seat 341. The guide wheel module 342 is located at both ends of the placement seat 341, and a first guide plate 344 is provided on the outer side of the guide wheel module 342, with multiple sets of first guide wheels on the first guide plate 344. The mold lifter module 343 is mounted on the placement seat 341 and located inside the guide wheel module 342. A second guide plate 345 is provided on the outer side of the mold lifter module 343, with multiple sets of second guide wheels on the second guide plate 345.
[0065] By setting up the guide wheel module 342 and the mold lifting module 343, and using the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel in combination, the lower mold is provided with all-round guidance for transmission, so that the lower mold can move smoothly to the pressing station, avoiding large positional deviations between the lower mold and the pressing station, and improving the positional accuracy of the lower mold.
[0066] Preferred, such as Figure 10-12 As shown, the unloading mechanism 40 also includes an unloading worktable 401 and a fourth conveying module 43 for transferring the lower mold. The rotating assembly 41 is located on the unloading worktable 401. The fourth conveying module 43 is disposed within the rotating assembly 41.
[0067] In this embodiment, the fourth conveying module 43 includes two sets of roller conveyor belts. The two sets of roller conveyor belts are symmetrically distributed on the second rotary table 411, and are connected by a synchronous shaft. A drive motor is provided at the bottom of the second rotary table 411, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to the synchronous shaft. Multiple sets of equally spaced guide plates are provided on the roller conveyor belts, and multiple sets of equally spaced guide wheels are provided on the guide plates. When the fourth conveying module 43 conveys the lower mold, the guide plates and guide wheels ensure the stability and accuracy of the lower mold during the conveying process, preventing the lower mold from being misplaced.
[0068] The rotating assembly 41 includes a second rotating platform 411 and a limiting component for limiting the lower mold. The second rotating platform 411 is rotatably connected to the unloading worktable 401. The limiting component includes a limiting drive 412 and a limiting bracket 413. The limiting bracket 413 is located at the center of the bottom end of the second rotating platform 411. The limiting drive 412 is located inside the limiting bracket 413, and the output end of the limiting drive 412 is connected to an I-beam plate 414. Limiting posts 415 are connected to both ends of the I-beam plate 414. The end of the limiting post 415 is provided with a limiting part that engages with the lower mold, and a connecting sleeve 416 is provided between the limiting post 415 and the second rotating platform 411. A third positioning component 44 is provided on the unloading worktable 401 for fixing the rotating platform. A fourth positioning component 45 is provided on the output end of the unloading worktable 401 for limiting the lower mold.
[0069] In this embodiment, the third positioning component 44 is a positioning pin driven by a cylinder. The third positioning component 44 is located on the unloading worktable 401 and on one side of the second rotating table 411. When the second rotating table 411 is in a horizontal position, the position is locked by the third positioning component 44 to ensure that the lower mold and the unloading worktable 401 are parallel to each other, so as to ensure the transmission of the lower mold later.
[0070] The fourth positioning component 45 includes a positioning mounting base, a drive cylinder, and a positioning wheel. The positioning mounting base is located at the end of the unloading worktable 401 and is situated on one side of the lower mold. The drive cylinder is vertically mounted on the positioning mounting base. The positioning wheel is slidably connected to the positioning mounting base and is positioned above the output end of the positioning drive component. A return spring is provided between the positioning wheel and the positioning mounting base. When the lower mold moves to the second rotary table 411, the positioning wheel is pushed upward by the return spring, and the positioning wheel abuts against one side of the lower mold, thus limiting the lower mold. After the lower mold is unloaded, the output end of the drive cylinder rises and abuts against one end of the positioning wheel, causing the other end of the positioning wheel to move downward, thereby releasing the lower mold from its limiting position and facilitating subsequent conveying of the lower mold.
[0071] Specifically, the feeding component includes multiple sets of equally spaced feeding modules. Each feeding module includes a feeding drive 421 and a feeding plate 422. The feeding drive 421 is mounted on the second rotary table 411 and is a cylinder. The feeding plate 422 is connected to the output end of the feeding drive 421. The feeding plate 422 is mounted on multiple sets of push rods 423 that communicate with the lower mold. Through the cooperation of the feeding drive 421 and the feeding plate 422, the areca nuts can be fed out smoothly and orderly, simplifying the feeding and removal of areca nuts and improving the feeding efficiency.
[0072] The bottom of the feeding workbench 401 is equipped with a collection hopper 47 and a conveyor belt 48. The collection hopper 47 is located inside the feeding workbench 401 and below the second rotary table 411. The conveyor belt 48 is located inside the feeding workbench 401 and below the collection hopper 47. A control button 49 is located at the end of the conveyor belt 48. The arrangement of the collection hopper 47 and the conveyor belt 48 enables automatic collection and conveying of areca nuts, reducing the labor intensity of workers. Furthermore, the control button 49 makes the entire feeding process more flexible and controllable, further improving the production efficiency of areca nuts.
[0073] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention are within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A areca nut forming production line, characterized in that, include: A first lifting mechanism, wherein the first lifting mechanism is provided with a vision component for image capture inside the lower mold; The feeding mechanism includes a lifting component and a feeding component; the feeding component is located on one side of the first lifting mechanism; the lifting components are staggered on one side of the feeding component; the lifting components transport areca nuts to the top of the feeding component, and the feeding component evenly feeds the areca nuts into the lower mold; a manual feeding platform for replenishing material is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism; a baking oven for baking areca nuts in the lower mold is provided on one side of the manual feeding platform; A pressing and molding mechanism is provided on one side of the baking oven for pressing and molding areca nuts; a second lifting mechanism for raising the height of the lower mold is provided on one side of the pressing and molding mechanism. The unloading mechanism includes a rotating component and a pushing component; the rotating component is located on one side of the second lifting mechanism and is used to drive the lower mold to rotate; the pushing component is located on the rotating component and is used to push out the areca nuts in the lower mold; a third lifting mechanism for lowering the lower mold is provided on one side of the rotating component. A reflux mechanism is provided, which spans sequentially across the bottom of the third lifting mechanism, the unloading mechanism, the second lifting mechanism, the pressing and molding mechanism, the baking oven, the manual feeding platform, the loading mechanism, and the first lifting mechanism, and is used for the reflux of the material after unloading into the mold. The feeding mechanism further includes a second conveying module for transferring the lower mold; the second conveying module is located below the feeding assembly and on one side of the manual feeding station; The feeding assembly includes a feeding worktable, a first rotary table, and a swinging component for swinging the lower mold; the first rotary table is rotatably connected to the feeding worktable, and the second conveying module is located on the first rotary table; the first rotary table is provided with a lifting component for lifting the lower mold to the top of the first rotary table; the swinging component is located at the bottom of the first rotary table; The loading worktable is provided with a first positioning component above it for positioning the lower mold in the horizontal direction; the loading worktable is provided with a second positioning component below it for positioning the lower mold when it is tilted; the second positioning component can lock the first rotating table after clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, so that the first rotating table and the loading worktable are tightly combined to form a whole.
2. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vision component includes a mounting frame and multiple vision modules; the mounting frame is located at the top of the interior of the first lifting mechanism; the multiple vision modules are mounted on the mounting frame. The visual module includes a fixed block, a camera module, and a light source; the fixed block is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket; the camera module is disposed on the fixed block; the light source is fixed on the mounting bracket and located below the fixed block.
3. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism, and the third lifting mechanism have the same structure; the first lifting mechanism includes a frame, a lifting drive module, and a lifting transmission shaft; the lifting drive module is mounted on the frame; the lifting transmission shaft is located inside the frame and is connected to the lifting drive module; The lifting drive shaft is equipped with a lifting platform; the lifting drive module drives the lifting drive shaft to move, and the lifting drive shaft drives the lifting platform to reciprocate along the circumference of the lifting drive shaft within the frame; the lifting platform is equipped with a first conveying module for transferring the lower mold.
4. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a material elevator and a material conveyor belt; the material elevator is located on one side of the loading workbench; the material conveyor belt is connected to the lower part of the output end of the material elevator via a bracket; a partition is provided in the middle of the material elevator; a rotating drive component is connected to the top of the partition, and a mounting seat is provided between the rotating drive component and the material conveyor belt; two sets of spaced-apart discharge sections are provided at the end of the material conveyor belt; the partition is located between the two sets of discharge sections; a feed hopper is provided between the discharge section and the loading assembly.
5. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing and molding mechanism includes a pressing worktable, a pressing component for pressing and molding areca nuts, a third conveying module, and a positioning component; the pressing worktable is located on one side of the baking oven; the pressing component is located on the pressing worktable; the third conveying module includes a guide component for guiding the movement of the lower mold and a material pulling component for transferring the lower mold; the guide component is located on the pressing worktable; the material pulling component is located inside the guide component; and the positioning component is located on the guide component.
6. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material pulling component includes a material pulling drive and a material pulling transmission shaft; the material pulling drive is disposed on the pressing worktable; the material pulling transmission shaft is disposed on one side of the material pulling drive and connected to the output end of the material pulling drive; the material pulling transmission shaft is provided with a pin mounting seat, a first pin, and a first pin driving component; the pin mounting seat is tightly connected to the material pulling transmission shaft, and a slide rail is provided between the bottom end of the pin mounting seat and the pressing worktable; the first pin is disposed at the top end of the pin mounting seat; the first pin driving component is disposed on the pin mounting seat and located below the first pin; the output end of the first pin driving component is connected to the first pin; the first pin driving component drives the first pin to enter or disengage from the lower mold.
7. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guiding component includes a placement seat, a guide wheel module, and a mold lifter module; the placement seat is disposed on the pressing worktable, and the material pulling component is located in the middle of the placement seat; the guide wheel module is disposed at both ends of the placement seat, and a first guide plate is provided on the outer side of the guide wheel module, and multiple sets of first guide wheels are provided on the first guide plate; the mold lifter module is disposed on the placement seat and located inside the guide wheel module; a second guide plate is provided on the outer side of the mold lifter module, and multiple sets of second guide wheels are provided on the second guide plate.
8. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading mechanism further includes an unloading worktable and a fourth conveying module for transferring the lower mold; the rotating assembly is located on the unloading worktable; the fourth conveying module is disposed within the rotating assembly; The rotating assembly includes a second rotating platform and a limiting component for limiting the lower mold; the second rotating platform is rotatably connected to the unloading worktable; the limiting component includes a limiting drive and a limiting bracket; the limiting bracket is located at the center of the bottom end of the second rotating platform; the limiting drive is located inside the limiting bracket, and the output end of the limiting drive is connected to an I-beam; the two ends of the I-beam are respectively connected to limiting posts; the end of the limiting post is provided with a limiting part that engages with the lower mold, and a connecting sleeve is provided between the limiting post and the second rotating platform; The unloading worktable is provided with a third positioning component for fixing the rotary table; the output end of the unloading worktable is provided with a fourth positioning component for limiting the lower mold.
9. The areca nut forming production line according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material pushing assembly includes multiple sets of equally spaced material pushing modules; each material pushing module includes a material pushing drive and a material pushing plate; the material pushing drive is mounted on the second rotary table; the material pushing plate is connected to the output end of the material pushing drive; the material pushing plate is provided with multiple sets of push rods that communicate with the lower mold; The bottom of the unloading workbench is provided with a material collection hopper and a conveyor belt; the material collection hopper is located inside the unloading workbench and below the second rotary table; the conveyor belt is located inside the unloading workbench and below the material collection hopper; a control button is provided at the end of the conveyor belt.