Nest removing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of filling production lines, and discloses nest removing equipment. The nest removing device comprises a rotating disc mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a first transferring mechanism, a nest removing mechanism, a second conveying mechanism and a second transferring mechanism. The rotating disc mechanism comprises a rotating disc capable of rotating around the preset direction, the rotating disc is provided with a plurality of bearing parts around the preset direction, and the rotating disc is sequentially provided with a feeding station, a nest removing station and a discharging station around the preset direction. The first conveying mechanism is arranged adjacent to the feeding station and used for conveying nest boxes, and nest plates for loading containers are placed in the nest boxes. The first transferring mechanism is used for transferring the nest plates in the nest boxes conveyed by the first conveying mechanism to the bearing part located on the feeding station. The nest removing mechanism is arranged adjacent to the nest removing station and comprises a carrying table and a movable clamping piece. According to the nest removing equipment, it can be guaranteed that all operation processes are efficiently carried out during nest removing, and therefore the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of filling production lines, and in particular to a nesting device. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of automated filling technology, more and more automated production equipment is being used for filling production in the fields of food, medicine, medical packaging, etc. By using automated production equipment, production efficiency can be effectively improved to meet the needs of large-scale production. In the filling production line, containers are transferred in batches, involving a large number of containers. Usually, nesting plates are used as pallets to centrally place a large number of containers, so that a large number of containers can be transferred synchronously by transferring nesting plates.

[0003] In the process of filling production, there is a process step of taking out multiple containers placed on the nesting plate, that is, the de-nesting process. The de-nesting process involves multiple different operation processes. Therefore, how to ensure the efficient operation of each operation process during de-nesting to improve production efficiency is an important issue. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the present application is to provide a nesting device that can help ensure the efficient implementation of each operation process during nesting, so as to improve production efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the embodiment of the present application provides a nesting device. The nesting device includes a turntable mechanism, a first transmission mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a nesting mechanism, a second transmission mechanism and a second transfer mechanism. The turntable mechanism includes a turntable that can rotate around a preset direction, and the turntable is provided with a plurality of bearing parts surrounding the preset direction. The turntable is provided with a loading station, a nesting station and a unloading station in sequence around the preset direction. The first transmission mechanism is arranged adjacent to the loading station, and the first transmission mechanism is used to transmit the nest box, and the nest box is placed with a nest board loaded with a container. The first transfer mechanism is used to transfer the nest board in the nest box transmitted by the first transmission mechanism to the bearing part located at the loading station. The nesting mechanism is arranged adjacent to the nesting station, and the nesting mechanism includes a platform, and a movable clamping member, and the clamping member is used to clamp the container loaded on the nest board located at the nesting station, and transfer the container to the platform. The second transmission mechanism is arranged adjacent to the unloading station, and the second transmission mechanism is used to transmit the empty nest board. The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the empty nesting plate on the carrying part at the unloading station to the second transmission mechanism.

[0006] The de-nesting equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application realizes the sequential flow of materials between different stations in the turntable mechanism through the turntable. The loading station of the turntable is used to load the nest plate, so that the nest plate carrying the container is separated from the nest box. The de-nesting station of the turntable is used to de-nest the container, so that the container is separated from the nest plate. The unloading station of the turntable is used to unload the nest plate. Therefore, the different de-nesting actions are allocated by the turntable, so that the different actions can be carried out in an orderly manner, and the different actions can be carried out synchronously without interfering with each other. Therefore, the efficient execution of each operation process during de-nesting is ensured to improve production efficiency.

[0007] In some embodiments, the nesting mechanism further comprises a movable pusher, which is located at one side of the platform and can push the container on the platform out of the platform when moving. In this way, the pusher can be provided to prevent the containers taken out of the nesting plate from piling up on the platform.

[0008] In some embodiments, a receiving mechanism is further included, which is arranged on a side of the platform away from the pusher, and is used to receive the container pushed out of the platform by the pusher. In this way, the receiving mechanism can receive the container pushed out of the platform, thereby realizing centralized storage of the containers.

[0009] In some embodiments, the material receiving mechanism includes a first conveying member and a second conveying member for conveying containers in opposite directions, the first conveying member is adjacent to the platform, the first conveying member has a first opening connected to the edge of the platform, the second conveying member is located on the side of the first conveying member away from the platform, the conveying starting point of the second conveying member is connected to the conveying end point of the first conveying member, and the conveying end point of the second conveying member is provided with a second opening. In this way, the continuous transfer of containers can be achieved through the cooperation between the first conveying member and the second conveying member.

[0010] In some embodiments, a first discharge turntable and a second discharge turntable are provided at the conveying end of the second conveyor, the first discharge turntable rotates in opposite directions to the second discharge turntable and is located on both sides of the second conveyor. In this way, a large number of containers can be diverted by providing different discharge turntables.

[0011] In some embodiments, the nesting device further comprises a pushing mechanism, the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism is toward the turntable, the pushing mechanism is arranged on one side of the first transmission mechanism along the transmission direction, and the pushing mechanism is used to push the empty nest box out of the first transmission mechanism. In this way, the empty nest box inside can be pushed out of the first transmission mechanism by setting the pushing mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments, a third transmission mechanism is further included, which is arranged on a side of the first transmission mechanism away from the material pushing mechanism, and is used to receive the nest boxes pushed out of the first transmission mechanism by the material pushing mechanism. In this way, the empty nest boxes inside can be subsequently transferred through the third transmission mechanism.

[0013] In some embodiments, the nesting mechanism and the first transmission mechanism are arranged on opposite sides of the turntable mechanism, and the nesting station and the loading station are arranged along the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism. In this way, by arranging the nesting mechanism and the first transmission mechanism on opposite sides of the turntable mechanism, it is convenient to arrange the subsequent transfer device of the container on the periphery of the turntable, thereby reducing the interference between the components.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clamping member includes a plurality of clamping arms arranged at intervals, and the extending direction of each clamping arm is opposite to the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism. In this way, a large number of containers can be clamped and transferred at the same time by the plurality of clamping arms of the clamping member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the turntable is further provided with a temporary storage station, which is located between the loading station and the nesting station. In this way, by setting the temporary storage station, a reserved space can be provided for the circulation of materials, which is conducive to dealing with emergencies in the production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplified descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a nest removal device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a turntable mechanism in a nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the coordination structure of the nesting mechanism and the material receiving mechanism in the nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a first transfer mechanism in a nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6is a schematic structural diagram of a nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping member in a nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application when clamping a container;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the application of the nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, each embodiment of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that in each embodiment of the present application, many technical details are proposed in order to enable the reader to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments, the technical scheme claimed in the present application can also be implemented. The division of the following embodiments is for the convenience of description, and the specific implementation of the present application should not constitute any limitation, and the various embodiments can be combined with each other and referenced to each other without contradiction.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In the fields of food, medicine, medical packaging and other production equipment, automated filling lines are widely used for filling production. In the flow of containers in the filling production line, nesting plates are used to centrally place a large number of containers, such as a large number of vials. There are multiple receiving holes on the nesting plate, and each container can be placed at the location of the receiving hole of the nesting plate. The top of the container near the bottle mouth is above the surface of the nesting plate. Usually, a de-nesting device is used to remove the container loaded on the nesting plate so that the container can flow into the downstream production equipment. The nesting plate loaded with containers is placed in the nesting box.

[0029] The current nesting equipment mainly uses linear or six-axis manipulators to perform nesting work. During the nesting process, the two main actions of the nest plate leaving the nest box and the container leaving the nest plate interfere with each other. One action must be completed before the next action can be performed, resulting in low production capacity.

[0030] In order to improve the production efficiency of the de-nesting equipment, some embodiments of the present application provide a de-nesting equipment. The de-nesting equipment uses a multi-station turntable to distribute the de-nesting operations. Different actions can be performed simultaneously at different stations of the turntable, which is conducive to achieving high-speed de-nesting.

[0031] Combine the following Figures 1 to 8 The structure of the nesting device provided in some embodiments of the present application is described.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the nesting equipment provided by some embodiments of the present application includes a turntable mechanism 11, a first transmission mechanism 12, a first transfer mechanism 13, a nesting mechanism 14, a second transmission mechanism 15 and a second transfer mechanism 16. The turntable mechanism 11 includes a turntable 111 that can rotate around a preset direction, and the turntable 111 is provided with a plurality of bearing parts 1111 surrounding the preset direction. The turntable 111 is sequentially provided with a loading station 101, a nesting station 102 and a unloading station 103 around the preset direction. The first transmission mechanism 12 is arranged adjacent to the loading station 101, and the first transmission mechanism 12 is used to transfer a nest box 21, and a nest board 22 with a loading container 23 is placed in the nest box 21. The first transfer mechanism 13 is used to transfer the nest board 22 in the nest box 21 transmitted by the first transmission mechanism 12 to the bearing part 1111 located at the loading station 101. The nesting mechanism 14 is arranged adjacent to the nesting station 102, and includes a platform 141 and a movable clamping member 142, and the clamping member 142 is used to clamp the container 23 loaded on the nesting plate 22 located at the nesting station 102, and transfer the container 23 to the platform 141. The second transmission mechanism 15 is arranged adjacent to the unloading station 103, and the second transmission mechanism 15 is used to transfer the empty nesting plate 22. The second transfer mechanism 16 is used to transfer the empty nesting plate 22 on the carrying portion 1111 of the unloading station 103 to the second transmission mechanism 15.

[0033] The turntable mechanism 11 is a part of the de-nesting equipment that can circulate materials between different stations. The turntable 111 of the turntable mechanism 11 can rotate around a preset direction, which is the vertical direction when the de-nesting equipment is placed on the ground for operation. The turntable 111 is provided with a plurality of bearing parts 1111, and the bearing parts 1111 can carry the materials transferred to the turntable 111. Moreover, when the turntable 111 rotates, the bearing parts 1111 pass through the loading station 101, the de-nesting station 102 and the unloading station 103 in sequence. The loading station 101 corresponds to the transfer operation of the nest plate 22, that is, the nest plate 22 contained in the nest box 21 is transferred to the bearing part 1111 of the turntable 111, so that the nest plate 22 and the loaded container 23 are separated from the nest box 21 as a whole. The de-nesting station 102 corresponds to the transfer operation of the container 23, that is, the container 23 loaded on the nest plate 22 is transferred to the outside of the turntable 111, so that the container 23 is separated from the nest plate 22. The unloading station 103 is responsible for the transfer of the nest plate 22, that is, the nest plate 22 after the container 23 is removed is transferred to the outside of the turntable 111. Figure 3 As shown, the turntable mechanism 11 can be mainly composed of an axis support seat 113, a rotating axis 114, an air slip ring 112 and a turntable 111. The turntable 111 can be equipped with positioning molds for nest plates 22 of different specifications. The mold will set different card slots 1112 according to the length, width and height of the nest plate 22 to position and support the nest plate 22. The bottom of the nest plate 22 needs to be supported. In actual situations, because the material of the nest plate 22 of some brands is relatively soft, if the nest plate 22 is not supported, it will be deformed due to the weight of the bottle, increasing the difficulty of nest removal. In addition, the mold can be equipped with a vacuum suction cup 1113, and the vacuum suction cup 1113 is connected to the vacuum air inlet 1123. The vacuum suction cup 1113 can absorb the nest plate 22 so that the nest plate 22 will not shake or fall off during the rotation process. The vacuum source of the suction cup is distributed and transported through the air slip ring 1112, so that the vacuum delivery pipeline is not affected by the rotation of the turntable 111.

[0034] The first transmission mechanism 12 is disposed near the loading station 101 of the turntable 111. The first transmission mechanism 12 is used to transmit the nest box 21, and the nest plate 22 containing the loading container 23 is contained in the nest box 21. The first transmission mechanism 12 can transfer the nest box 21, the nest plate 22 and the container 23 as a whole to the loading position near the turntable 111. The first transmission mechanism 12 can be in the form of a conveyor belt, a conveyor rod, or a conveyor table. In actual situations, the first transmission mechanism 12, that is, the nest box loading and conveying assembly, can be composed of a motor, a belt, a pulley and other support frames.

[0035] The first transfer mechanism 13 corresponds to the loading position of the turntable 111, and is used to transfer the nest plate 22 placed in the nest box 21 transmitted by the first transmission mechanism 12 to the bearing part 1111 of the turntable 111 located at the loading station 101. Thereby, the nest plate 22 and the loaded container 23 are separated from the nest box 21 as a whole, so as to carry out the subsequent nesting operation. The first transfer mechanism 13 can use a clamp to clamp the nest plate 22, or use a vacuum suction cup to suck the nest plate 22, or use a hoist to hoist the nest plate 22. The first transfer mechanism 13 can use a manipulator or a mobile module to realize the mobile control in space. For example, the first transfer mechanism 13 can be composed of a two-axis manipulator and a vacuum suction cup 131, and the vacuum suction cup 131 is installed on a suction cup mounting frame 132. The suction cup mounting frame 132 adopts a dual servo form to drive the lifting and rotation of the robot arm, and the robot arm can be equipped with a planetary gear structure to keep the direction of the nest plate 22 unchanged during the rotation of the robot arm. The planetary gear structure includes a fixed wheel 133 and a driven wheel 134 . The fixed wheel 133 and the driven wheel 134 are matched with each other through a belt. The part where the fixed wheel 133 is located is installed on a support seat 136 through a rotating shaft 135 .

[0036] The nesting mechanism 14 is disposed adjacent to the nesting station 102 of the turntable 111. The nesting mechanism 14 is used to take out the container 23 loaded on the nesting plate 22, make the container 23 leave the nesting plate 22, and transfer the container 23 to the outside of the turntable 111. The carrier 141 is a part of the nesting mechanism 14 for storing the container 23, and the transferred container 23 can be placed on the carrier 141 for subsequent operations. The clamping member 142 can clamp the container 23 loaded on the nesting plate 22, and transfer the clamped container 23 to the carrier 141. The carrier 141 can be disposed by a bracket, and the carrier 141 can be formed by a plate with holes.

[0037] The second transmission mechanism 15 is disposed adjacent to the unloading station 103 of the turntable 111. The second transmission mechanism 15 is used to transmit the nesting plate 22. The second transmission mechanism 15 can receive the nesting plate 22 transferred from the turntable 111. When the nesting plate 22 leaves the nesting station 102 and arrives at the unloading station 103, the loaded container 23 has been completely taken out. In actual situations, the second transmission mechanism 15, i.e., the empty nesting plate conveying mechanism, can be composed of a motor, a belt, a pulley and other supporting frames.

[0038] The second transfer mechanism 16 corresponds to the unloading position of the turntable 111, and is used to transfer the nest plate 22 placed on the bearing part 1111 of the turntable 111 to the second transmission mechanism 15. Thereby, the nest plate 22 leaves the turntable 111, and the whole operation process of removing the nest is completed. The second transfer mechanism 16 can use a clamp to clamp the nest plate 22, or use a vacuum suction cup to absorb the nest plate 22, or use a hoist to hoist the nest plate 22. The second transfer mechanism 16 can use a manipulator or a mobile module to realize the mobile control in space. For example, the second transfer mechanism 16, that is, the empty nest plate unloading mechanism can adopt the same structural form as the first transfer mechanism 13, which is composed of a two-axis manipulator and a vacuum suction cup. The dual servo form is used to drive the lifting and rotation of the robotic arm, and the robotic arm can be equipped with a planetary gear structure to keep the direction of the nest plate 22 unchanged during the rotation of the robotic arm.

[0039] The de-nesting equipment provided in some embodiments of the present application realizes the sequential flow of materials between different stations in the turntable mechanism 11 through the turntable 111. The loading station 101 of the turntable 111 is used to load the nesting plate 22, so that the nesting plate 22 carrying the container 23 is separated from the nest box 21. The de-nesting station 102 of the turntable 111 is used to de-nest the container 23, so that the container 23 is separated from the nesting plate 22. The unloading station 103 of the turntable 111 is used to unload the nesting plate 22. Therefore, the different de-nesting actions are allocated by the turntable 111, so that different actions can be carried out in an orderly manner, and different actions can be carried out synchronously without interfering with each other. Therefore, the efficient carrying out of each operation process during de-nesting is ensured to improve production efficiency.

[0040] In some embodiments, the nesting mechanism 14 may further include a movable pushing member 143 , which is located at one side of the platform 141 . The pushing member 143 may push the container 23 on the platform 141 out of the platform 141 when moving.

[0041] While realizing the operation of separating the container 23 from the nesting plate 22, the nesting mechanism 14 can also push the container 23 received by the platform 141 out through the pusher 143, so as to place the subsequent container 23. The pusher 143 is located on one side of the platform 141 and can move in a direction parallel to the surface of the platform 141. The pusher 143 can be set in a plate shape, a rod shape, or an irregular shape. Figure 1 As shown, the pusher 143 is configured to be plate-shaped, and the pusher 143 can be moved along Figure 1 When the pusher 143 moves along the pushing direction, it can continuously approach the containers 23 placed on the platform 141, directly contact some of the containers 23, and push a large number of containers 23 out of the platform 141 during the subsequent movement.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, the nesting mechanism 14 may further include a material receiving mechanism 17 , which is disposed on a side of the platform 141 away from the material pushing member 143 , and is used to receive the container 23 pushed out of the platform 141 by the material pushing member 143 .

[0043] The receiving mechanism 17 is arranged on a side of the corresponding platform 141 away from the pushing member 143. The receiving mechanism 17 can receive the container 23 pushed out from the platform 141 so as to collect a large number of containers 23. After the containers 23 are collected, the receiving mechanism 17 can be used for subsequent transfer operations.

[0044] In some embodiments, the material receiving mechanism 17 may include a first conveying member 171 and a second conveying member 172 for conveying the container 23 in opposite directions, the first conveying member 171 is adjacent to the carrier 141, the first conveying member 171 has a first opening connected to the edge of the carrier 141, the second conveying member 172 is located on the side of the first conveying member 171 away from the carrier 141, the conveying starting point of the second conveying member 172 is connected to the conveying end point of the first conveying member 171, and a second opening is provided at the conveying end point of the second conveying member 172.

[0045] The first conveyor 171 and the second conveyor 172 can convey the containers 23 in opposite directions. The first conveyor 171 is closer to the platform 141 than the second conveyor 172. In addition, the first conveyor 171 has a first opening connected to the edge of the platform 141. The container 23 pushed out from the platform 141 can reach the conveying surface of the first conveyor 171 from the first opening. At the same time, the received large number of containers 23 are driven to the conveying end point through guardrails of different shapes, such as Figure 2 The first guardrail 1711 and the second guardrail 1721 shown in FIG. The irregular discharge of the container 23 can be avoided and the discharge direction of the container 23 can be adjusted.

[0046] The conveying direction of the second conveying member 172 is opposite to that of the first conveying member 171. In addition, the conveying starting point of the second conveying member 172 is connected to the conveying end point of the first conveying member 171. The containers 23 accumulated on the first conveying member 171 can reach the conveying surface of the second conveying member 172 under the thrust of the pushing member 143 and the diversion of the guardrail. Thus, the containers 23 are transferred outward through the second conveying member 172.

[0047] The cooperation between the second conveying member 172 and the first conveying member 171 can ensure the orderly transfer of a large number of containers 23. At the same time, sufficient space is provided for the transfer of a large number of containers 23 to avoid a large number of containers 23 from piling up.

[0048] In actual situations, the receiving mechanism 17 can be composed of a motor, a belt, a pulley and other supporting frames, and can be equipped with different container 23 guide guardrails according to the specifications of the container 23 and the discharging direction. That is, the first conveyor 171 and the second conveyor 172 are provided with baffles at the edge positions, which prevent the container 23 from falling off the conveying surface of the conveyor during the conveying process. The baffle can form a guardrail to ensure that the container 23 is transported along a specific area. At the same time, the two conveyors transmit the container 23 in opposite directions to prevent the container 23 from blocking the guardrail. Figure 2 As shown, the guardrail can be made into a trumpet shape, with a large inlet and an outlet that only allows one container 23 to pass through at the same time.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, a first discharging turntable 173 and a second discharging turntable 174 may be provided at the conveying end point of the second conveying member 172 . The first discharging turntable 173 rotates in opposite directions to the second discharging turntable 174 and is located on both sides of the second conveying member 172 .

[0050] The first discharging turntable 173 and the second discharging turntable 174 can convey the containers 23 in different directions, so as to divert a large number of containers 23 conveyed by the second conveyor 172. This provides convenience for the subsequent operation of the containers 23. In actual situations, the discharging turntable can be set according to actual needs. The first discharging turntable 171 and the second discharging turntable 172 can be installed in the form of a rotating shaft and a shaft support seat. At the same time, different container 23 guide guardrails can be installed according to the specifications of the containers 23 and the discharging direction.

[0051] In some embodiments, the nesting device may further include a pushing mechanism 18. The first conveying mechanism 12 is arranged at one side of the first conveying mechanism 12 along the conveying direction, and is used to push the nest box 21 out of the first conveying mechanism 12 after the nesting plate 22 is removed.

[0052] The pushing mechanism 18 is arranged at the transmission end point of the first transmission mechanism 12. The transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism 12 is toward the turntable 111, and different nest boxes 21 can be transferred to the loading position close to the turntable 111 in sequence. On both sides of the first transmission mechanism 12, favorable space is provided for the arrangement of other mechanisms. The first transfer mechanism 13 can be arranged on one side of the first transmission mechanism 12 without affecting the normal operation of other mechanisms.

[0053] At the same time, the setting of the pushing mechanism 18 can push the nest box 21 out of the first conveying mechanism 12 after the nest plate 22 is removed. Thereby, the empty nest box 21 inside leaves the first conveying mechanism 12 in time. The unloading operation of the nest box 21 in the first conveying mechanism 12 is realized. The pushing mechanism 18 can be in the form of a push rod, or a push plate, or a component with an irregular shape. The pushing mechanism 18 can use a cylinder, a motor, etc. as a driving component to drive the pushing component to move and realize the pushing of the nest box 21.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the nesting device may further include a third transmission mechanism 19 , which is disposed on a side of the first transmission mechanism 12 away from the pushing mechanism 18 , and is used to receive the nest box 21 pushed out of the first transmission mechanism 12 by the pushing mechanism 18 .

[0055] The third transmission mechanism 19 is arranged on the side of the first transmission mechanism 12 away from the pushing mechanism 18, that is, it is arranged on both sides of the first transmission mechanism 12 along the transmission direction with the pushing mechanism 18. The transmission direction of the third transmission mechanism 19 is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism 12. The third transmission mechanism 19 can receive the empty nest box 21 pushed out of the first transmission mechanism 12 by the pushing mechanism 18. The empty nest box 21 inside can be automatically transported outward by the third transmission mechanism 19 for subsequent circulation. In actual situations, the third transmission mechanism 19, that is, the nest box 21 discharge conveying mechanism, can be composed of a motor, a belt, a pulley and other support frames.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the nesting removal mechanism 14 and the first transmission mechanism 12 can be arranged on opposite sides of the turntable mechanism 11 , and the nesting removal station 102 and the loading station 101 are arranged along the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism 12 .

[0057] That is, the nesting mechanism 14 and the first transmission mechanism 12 are arranged at relatively far positions. In actual situations, the nesting mechanism 14 and the first transmission mechanism 12 can be arranged on opposite sides of the turntable mechanism 11, so that the subsequent transfer device of the container 23 can be arranged on the periphery of the turntable 111 to reduce the interference between the components.

[0058] In some embodiments, the clamping member 142 may include a plurality of clamping arms 1421 disposed at intervals, and an extending direction of each clamping arm 1421 is opposite to the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism 11 .

[0059] By providing a plurality of mutually spaced clamping arms 1421 in the clamping member 142, a large number of containers 23 can be clamped at the same time, so that a plurality of containers 23 loaded on the nesting plate 22 can be transferred synchronously. In actual situations, the nesting mechanism 14 can drive the clamping member 142 through a driving assembly. The output end of the driving assembly is connected to the clamping member 142, and is used to drive the clamping member 142 to move in a direction close to / away from the rotating disk 111, and in a preset direction. Figure 7 As shown, the distance between two adjacent clamping arms 1421 is smaller than the diameter of the bottle mouth of the container 23, which can ensure that the container 23 will not fall from the gap between the two adjacent clamping arms 1421 when the container 23 is transferred.

[0060] In actual situations, the clamping member 142 can be designed and replaced according to different specifications of the nesting plate 22 , and can be designed into a toothed shape, so as to conveniently fix the container 23 on the clamping member 142 by utilizing the shape characteristics of the container 23 .

[0061] In some embodiments, the turntable 111 may also be provided with a temporary storage station 104 , and the temporary storage station 104 is located between the loading station 101 and the nesting station 102 .

[0062] The provision of the temporary storage station 104 can provide a reserved position for the de-nesting process, so as to facilitate manual operation in case of emergency, and provide convenience for handling special situations.

[0063] Figure 8 The direction of operation of each mechanism is indicated in FIG. Figure 8 As shown, when the nesting device is working, the first transmission mechanism 12, i.e., the nest box feeding and conveying mechanism, conveys the nest box 21 to the conveying end point near the turntable mechanism 11. The first transfer mechanism 13, and the nest board box removal and feeding mechanism, takes out the nest board 22 from the nest box 21 at the conveying end point of the first transmission mechanism 12 and places it on the turntable 111 of the turntable mechanism 11 located on the bearing part 1111 of the loading station 101. The turntable 111 rotates and conveys the nest board 22 from the loading station 101 to the temporary storage station 104, the nesting station 102 and the unloading station 103 in sequence.

[0064] After the nesting plate 22 arrives at the nesting station 102, the clamping member 142 of the nesting mechanism 14 takes out the container 23 loaded on the nesting plate 22 and places it on the carrier 141. The carrier 141 receives the container 23 to be nested.

[0065] After the gripping member 142 of the nesting mechanism 14 is completely separated from the container 23, the pushing member 143 pushes the container 23 received by the carrier 141 into the receiving mechanism 17; the first conveying member 171 of the receiving mechanism 17 conveys the container 23 in the reverse direction, and cooperates with the guardrail to convey the container 23 to the second conveying member 17. The second transmission member 172 receives and conveys the container 23 from the first conveying member 171, and arranges the container 23 in a row with the guardrail, and can discharge in a straight line, and can discharge with the first discharge turntable 173, or can discharge with the second discharge turntable 174.

[0066] The nesting mechanism 14 continues the nesting operation after removing the container 23 from the nesting plate 22, and the empty nesting plate 22 is transported to the unloading station 103 by the turntable 111. The second transfer mechanism 16 takes out the empty nesting plate 22 from the unloading station 103 and places it on the second transmission mechanism 15, and the second transmission mechanism 15 transports the empty nesting plate 22 transferred by the second transfer mechanism 16 out of the equipment.

[0067] After taking out the nesting plates 22 in the nesting boxes 21 at the end of the first conveying mechanism 12 , the pushing mechanism 18 pushes the empty nesting boxes 21 into the third conveying mechanism 19 , ie, the nesting box discharging conveying mechanism.

[0068] In actual situations, the normal operation of the nesting device can be achieved through position detection. For example, when the first transmission mechanism 12 transports the nest box 21 to the end point, the sensor can be used to detect that the nest box 21 is in place. When the first transfer mechanism 13 takes out the nest board 22 from the nest box 21 at the end point of the first transmission mechanism 12 and places it on the bearing part 1111 of the turntable 111 located at the loading station 101, the sensor can be used to detect that the nest board 22 is in place.

[0069] The de-nesting equipment provided in some embodiments of the present application increases the de-nesting speed and improves production efficiency. In addition, the discharging direction of the container 23 is more flexible and can meet different working conditions. At the same time, the container 23 can be arranged in a single row during discharging, making it easier to connect to downstream equipment. The de-nesting equipment can be used for the automated de-nesting of food, medicine, medical packaging, etc., such as RTU (ready-to-use) vials, and can also be used for the de-nesting of other containers arranged regularly in trays or plates.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above-mentioned embodiments are specific examples for implementing the present application, and in actual applications, various changes may be made thereto in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A nesting device, characterized in that: include: The turntable mechanism comprises a turntable rotatable around a preset direction, the turntable is provided with a plurality of bearing parts surrounding the preset direction, and the turntable is provided with a loading station, a nesting station and a unloading station in sequence around the preset direction; a first conveying mechanism, disposed adjacent to the loading station, the first conveying mechanism being used to convey a nest box in which a nest board of a loading container is placed; A first transfer mechanism, used for transferring the nesting plate in the nesting box transferred by the first transfer mechanism to the carrying part located at the loading station; A nesting mechanism is arranged adjacent to the nesting station, the nesting mechanism comprises a platform and a movable clamping member, the clamping member is used to clamp the container loaded on the nesting plate located at the nesting station and transfer the container to the platform; A second transmission mechanism is arranged adjacent to the unloading station, and the second transmission mechanism is used to transmit the empty nesting plate; The second transfer mechanism is used to transfer the empty nest plate on the carrying part at the unloading station to the second transmission mechanism.

2. The nesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nesting mechanism further comprises a movable pushing member, which is located at one side of the platform and can push the container on the platform out of the platform when the pushing member moves.

3. The nesting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a material receiving mechanism, which is arranged on a side of the platform away from the material pushing piece, and is used for receiving the container pushed out of the platform by the material pushing piece.

4. The nesting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material receiving mechanism includes a first conveying member and a second conveying member for conveying containers in opposite directions, the first conveying member is adjacent to the carrier, the first conveying member has a first opening connected to the edge of the carrier, the second conveying member is located on a side of the first conveying member away from the carrier, the conveying starting point of the second conveying member is connected to the conveying end point of the first conveying member, and a second opening is provided at the conveying end point of the second conveying member.

5. The nesting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first discharging turntable and a second discharging turntable are disposed at the conveying end point of the second conveying member. The first discharging turntable rotates in opposite directions to the second discharging turntable and is located on both sides of the second conveying member.

6. The nesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pushing mechanism, the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism is toward the turntable, the pushing mechanism is arranged on one side of the first transmission mechanism along the transmission direction, and the pushing mechanism is used to push the empty nest box out of the first transmission mechanism.

7. The nesting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a third transmission mechanism, which is arranged on a side of the first transmission mechanism away from the pushing mechanism, and is used for receiving the nest box pushed out of the first transmission mechanism by the pushing mechanism.

8. The nesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nesting removal mechanism and the first transmission mechanism are arranged on opposite sides of the turntable mechanism, and the nesting removal station and the loading station are arranged along the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism.

9. The nesting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The clamping member includes a plurality of clamping arms arranged at intervals, and an extending direction of each of the clamping arms is opposite to a transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism.

10. The nesting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The turntable is also provided with a temporary storage station, and the temporary storage station is located between the loading station and the nesting station.

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