Online installation device for packaging bag lid

Abstract

This application relates to the field of container packaging equipment and provides an online installation device for packaging bag flaps, comprising a first conveying mechanism, a placement platform, a visual inspection component, an adjustment component, and a capping component. The first conveying mechanism is connected to the placement platform and is used to convey the flap to the placement platform. The adjustment component is used to adjust the position and posture of the flap on the placement platform, and the flap has a positioning portion for abutting the adjustment component. The visual inspection component is connected to the capping component and is used to identify the position of the container. The capping component is used to grasp the flap on the placement platform and cover the flap on the container. This application solves the problem that traditional capping methods have difficulty in achieving high-precision positioning and posture adjustment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of container packaging equipment, and in particular to an online installation device for a packaging bag lid. Background Art

[0002] Capping devices are widely used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, particularly in automated production lines, to precisely attach various types of caps to containers. This type of equipment not only improves production line efficiency and reduces manual operation costs, but also significantly enhances product quality and consistency. With growing market demand and technological advancements, existing capping devices are constantly being optimized and improved in terms of functionality and reliability.

[0003] At present, in order to achieve automatic installation of the flap, the common technical means is to use a robotic arm to grab the flap and cover it on the container. However, in practice, there may be a certain matching relationship between the flap and the container. For example, the flap and the container are connected by snap-on or threaded connection. To ensure smooth snap-on connection between the two or to prevent the flap from excessive rotation during subsequent screw connection, the flap may need to be docked with the container in a specific posture. For another example, there may be a manufacturer's logo or other patterns on the flap and the container. For aesthetic reasons, the flap may also need to be docked with the container in a specific posture. In the above situations, the traditional capping method also has the problem of difficulty in achieving high-precision positioning and posture adjustment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problem that traditional capping methods are difficult to achieve high-precision positioning and posture adjustment, the present application provides an online installation device for packaging bag lids.

[0005] The present application provides an online installation device for packaging bag flaps that adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An online installation device for a packaging bag lid comprises a first conveying mechanism, a placement platform, a visual inspection component, an adjustment component and a capping component;

[0007] The first conveying mechanism is in communication with the placement table and is used to convey the flap to the placement table;

[0008] The adjustment component is used to adjust the position and posture of the mouth cover located on the placement table, and the mouth cover has a positioning portion for abutting against the adjustment component;

[0009] The visual detection assembly is connected to the capping assembly and is used to identify the position of the container;

[0010] The capping assembly is used to grab the mouth cover on the placement table and cover the mouth cover on the container.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, automatic conveying, position and posture adjustment, container position recognition and precise closing of the lid can be achieved, thereby improving production efficiency and automation level and reducing the cost and error of manual operation.

[0012] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a driving unit and two abutment units, and the abutment units are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cover placed on the placement table.

[0013] The driving unit is connected to the two abutting units and is used to drive the two abutting units to move closer to or away from each other.

[0014] By adopting this technical solution, the position and posture of the flap can be precisely adjusted, ensuring that the flap is accurately grasped by the capping assembly and placed on the container, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. Specifically, the drive unit drives the two abutment units to approach each other and clamp the flap, thereby adjusting the flap's position so that it is always in the optimal grasping position. This design also accommodates flaps of varying sizes and shapes, enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the device.

[0015] Preferably, along a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the flap, the outer edge trajectory of the cross section of the positioning portion is not circular;

[0016] The abutting unit is an abutting block. Two abutting blocks are provided with abutting grooves on one side facing the other, and the shape of the abutting grooves is matched with the positioning portion.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when the outer edge trajectory of the cross section of the positioning portion is not circular, it is possible to achieve precise position and posture adjustment of the mouth cover. Specifically:

[0018] When the two abutting blocks approach each other and clamp the positioning portion of the mouth cover, the positioning portion can fall into the abutting groove and fit with the inner wall of the abutting groove, thereby completing the position adjustment of the mouth cover.

[0019] The outer edge track of the cross section of the positioning portion is designed to be non-circular, so that the abutment groove on the abutment block can change the posture of the mouth cover when clamping the mouth cover, and adjust the posture of the mouth cover so that the mouth cover can completely fit with the inner wall of the abutment groove.

[0020] Preferably, the visual detection component is further used to identify the posture of the lid and the container;

[0021] The adjustment assembly further includes a first rotating unit, which is connected to the placement table and is used to drive the placement table to rotate.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the visual inspection component can detect the posture of the container, eliminating the need to pre-place the container in a specific posture. The adjustment component can drive the placement table to rotate according to the actual posture of the container, thereby flexibly adjusting the posture of the flap to facilitate precise docking of the flap and container.

[0023] Preferably, along a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the flap, the outer edge trajectory of the cross section of the positioning portion is circular;

[0024] The abutting unit includes a mounting frame and a plurality of rotating wheels. The plurality of rotating wheels are rotatably arranged on the mounting frame, and the rotating wheels are used to abut against the positioning portion.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the flap can be precisely positioned. Specifically, the abutment unit includes a mounting frame and multiple rotating wheels. The rotating wheels can rotate freely on the mounting frame and abut against the positioning portion. This design can effectively prevent the flap from getting stuck or damaged due to friction during adjustment.

[0026] Preferably, the visual detection component is further used to identify the posture of the lid and the container;

[0027] The adjustment assembly further includes a second rotating unit, which is connected to at least one of the rotating wheels and is used to drive the rotating wheel to rotate.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, after the position of the flap is adjusted, the second rotating unit can further adjust the flap posture by driving the rotating wheel to rotate, thereby improving the adjustment accuracy and efficiency and ensuring the success rate and stability of the capping operation.

[0029] Preferably, the adjustment assembly further includes a lifting unit, which is connected to the placement table and is used to drive the placement table to move up and down.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the lifting unit can adjust the height of the placement table, thereby adjusting the flap to a preset height, ensuring that the flap is in a suitable position before being grasped, and improving the stability and success rate of the capping process.

[0031] Preferably, the online installation device for the packaging bag flaps also includes a material blocking assembly, which includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder arranged on the first conveying mechanism, and the first cylinder and the second cylinder are used together to block some of the flaps on the first conveying mechanism so that a preset number of the flaps are conveyed to the placement table.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the number of lids on the placement table can be effectively controlled to avoid excessive or insufficient lids affecting the normal progress of subsequent processes. At the same time, the configuration of the first and second cylinders makes the material blocking operation more flexible and reliable, improving production efficiency and equipment operation stability.

[0033] Preferably, the online installation device for the packaging bag mouth cover also includes a limiting plate, which is arranged above the first conveying mechanism. The limiting plate is provided with a limiting groove along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, and the positioning part of the mouth cover is passed through the limiting groove.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, a limiting plate is arranged above the first conveying mechanism, and a limiting groove is provided on the limiting plate along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The positioning part of the flap is passed through the limiting groove, which can effectively prevent the flap from shifting or tipping over during the conveying process, ensuring that the flap is accurately conveyed to the placement table, and when the outer trajectory of the cross section of the positioning part is non-circular, the limiting groove can also ensure that the flap is conveyed in a specific posture, completing the initial posture adjustment of the flap, and improving the working efficiency and reliability of the online installation device of the packaging bag flap.

[0035] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0036] 1. By setting up the adjustment component, the position and posture of the flap can be accurately adjusted to ensure that the flap is stably and accurately aligned with the container on the placement table, thereby improving the accuracy and success rate of capping;

[0037] 2. The visual inspection component can identify the posture of the container and the lid in real time, making it easier for the adjustment component to adjust the posture of the lid according to the posture of the container, ensuring that the capping component can accurately install the lid on the container, thereby improving product consistency and qualification rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the online installation device for the packaging bag cover provided in this application.

[0039] Figure 2 It is a partial top view of the first embodiment of the online installation device for the packaging bag cover provided in the present application.

[0040] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the online installation device for the packaging bag cover provided in this application.

[0041] Figure 4 It is a partial top view of the second embodiment of the online installation device for the packaging bag cover provided in the present application.

[0042] Description of reference numerals:

[0043] 1. First conveying mechanism; 11. Limiting plate; 111. Limiting groove;

[0044] 2. Second conveying mechanism;

[0045] 3. Workbench; 31. Placement table;

[0046] 4. Visual inspection components;

[0047] 5. Adjustment assembly; 51. Drive unit; 52. Abutment unit; 521. Abutment block; 5211. Abutment groove; 522. Mounting frame; 523. Rotating wheel; 53. First rotating unit; 531. First motor; 532. Rotating shaft; 54. Lifting unit; 541. Fourth cylinder; 542. Lifting plate; 55. Second rotating unit; 551. Second motor; 552. Belt; 553. Pulley;

[0048] 6. Gland assembly; 61. X-axis guide rail; 62. Z-axis guide rail; 63. First slide; 64. Second slide; 65. Grabber; 66. Drive module;

[0049] 7. Material blocking assembly; 71. First cylinder; 72. Second cylinder;

[0050] 200. Cover; 201. Positioning portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 4 This application is described in further detail.

[0052] Example 1

[0053] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application discloses an online installation device for a packaging bag cover, comprising a first conveying mechanism 1, a second conveying mechanism 2, a workbench 3, a placement table 31, a visual inspection component 4, an adjustment component 5 and a capping component 6.

[0054] Specifically, the first conveying mechanism 1 is used to convey the cap 200, and the second conveying mechanism 2 is used to convey the container. The first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 can be conveyor belts or other conventional conveying members. The container is a packaging bag, but other types of containers such as bottles can also be selected according to actual needs.

[0055] The placement table 31 is movably disposed on the workbench 3 , and the top of the placement table 31 is a horizontal surface. The first conveying mechanism 1 is in communication with the placement table 31 , so as to be able to convey the flap 200 onto the placement table 31 .

[0056] A stopper plate 11 is connected to the first conveying mechanism 1 above the first conveying mechanism 1. The stopper plate 11 is provided with a stopper slot 111 extending along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 1. At least a portion of the flap 200 is positioned within the stopper slot 111. The stopper slot 111 limits the position of the flap 200, ensuring that the first conveying mechanism 1 accurately conveys the flap 200 to a predetermined area on the placement table 31, completing the initial positioning of the flap 200.

[0057] Furthermore, the flap 200 has a positioning portion 201, which is inserted into the limiting groove 111. When the outer edge of the cross section of the positioning portion 201 along a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the flap 200 is not circular, the limiting effect of the limiting groove 111 can ensure that the positioning portion 201 is transported in a specific posture, completing the initial posture adjustment of the flap 200.

[0058] Furthermore, the online installation device for the packaging bag lids also includes a material blocking assembly 7, which includes a first cylinder 71 and a second cylinder 72 horizontally arranged on the first conveying mechanism 1. The first cylinder 71 and the second cylinder 72 are jointly used to block some of the lids 200 on the first conveying mechanism 1 so that a preset number of lids 200 are conveyed to the placement table 31.

[0059] For example, if the preset number is one, the second cylinder 72 is located at the end of the first conveyor mechanism 1 near the placement table 31. The second cylinder 72 extends to block all the flaps 200 on the first conveyor mechanism 1. Once blocked, the flaps 200 on the first conveyor mechanism 1 are able to gather and abut against each other under the action of the first conveyor mechanism 1. At this point, the first cylinder 71 extends, trapping one (preset number) flaps 200 between the pistons of the first cylinder 71 and the second cylinder 72. Then, the second cylinder 72 retracts, allowing the front flap 200 to be conveyed to the placement table 31 under the action of the first conveyor mechanism 1.

[0060] The adjustment assembly 5 is used to adjust the position and posture of the flap 200 on the placement table 31. The adjustment assembly 5 includes a driving unit 51 and two abutting units 52. The driving unit 51 can be two third cylinders, and the two third cylinders are connected to the two abutting units 52 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0061] The two contact units 52 are located on opposite sides of the flap 200 placed on the placement platform 31. The driving unit 51 is connected to the two contact units 52 and can adjust the position of the flap 200 by driving the two contact units 52 to move closer to or away from each other.

[0062] For example, the abutment unit 52 is an abutment block 521, and the two abutment blocks 521 can abut against the positioning portion 201 of the flap 200 when they are close to each other. The two abutment blocks 521 are provided with an abutment groove 5211 on the side facing each other, and the shape of the abutment groove 5211 is adapted to the positioning portion 201. When the two abutment blocks 521 abut against and clamp the flap 200, the positioning portion 201 of the flap 200 can fall into the abutment groove 5211 and fully fit with the inner wall of the abutment groove 5211, thereby completing the precise fine-tuning of the position of the flap 200. In addition, when the outer edge trajectory of the cross section of the positioning portion 201 along the direction perpendicular to the central axis of the flap 200 is not circular, the abutment block 521 can also adjust the posture of the flap 200 when clamping the flap 200. Thereby, the flap 200 is adjusted to a preset posture, which facilitates the subsequent docking of the flap 200 with a container in a specific posture.

[0063] The visual inspection component 4 is connected to the capping component 6 and is used to identify the position of the container, so that the capping component 6 can grab the mouth cover 200 located on the placement table 31 and accurately cover the mouth cover 200 on the container.

[0064] Furthermore, the visual inspection component 4 is also used to identify the posture of the flap 200 and the container. By identifying the posture of the flap 200 and the container, the container does not need to be placed in a specific posture in advance. The adjustment component 5 can flexibly adjust the posture of the flap 200 according to the posture of the container to ensure that the flap 200 can adapt to containers with various postures. Among them, the visual inspection component 4 may include an industrial camera and a controller, and the industrial camera, the adjustment component 5 and the pressure cover component 6 are all connected to the controller. After the industrial camera captures the image of the container and the flap 200, and the controller analyzes the position and posture information, the controller first controls the adjustment component 5 to adjust the position and posture of the flap 200, and then controls the pressure cover component 6 to grab the flap 200 and cover the flap 200 on the container.

[0065] In addition, since when the container is not pre-placed in a specific posture, the posture adjustment requirements of the mouth cover 200 may not be met by the abutment unit 52 alone. Therefore, the adjustment component 5 of this embodiment also includes a first rotating unit 53, which is connected to the placement table 31 and is used to drive the placement table 31 to rotate. After the abutment unit 52 positions the mouth cover 200, the central axis of the mouth cover 200 is collinear with the rotation axis 532 of the placement table 31. By driving the placement table 31 to rotate by the first rotating unit 53, the posture of the mouth cover 200 can be changed. Among them, the first rotating unit 53 includes a first motor 531 and a rotating shaft 532, the rotating shaft 532 is rotatably connected to the placement table 31, and one end of the rotating shaft 532 is connected to the first motor 531, and the other end is connected to the placement table 31.

[0066] Furthermore, the adjustment component 5 also includes a lifting unit 54, which is connected to the placement table 31 and is used to drive the placement table 31 to rise and fall. For example, the lifting unit 54 may include a fourth cylinder 541 and a lifting plate 542. The lifting plate 542 is slidably arranged on the workbench 3, and the lifting plate 542 can be regarded as a part of the workbench 3. The first motor 531 and the rotating shaft 532 are both arranged on the lifting plate 542. The fourth cylinder 541 is vertically arranged and connected to the lifting plate 542. By telescoping, the lifting plate 542 is driven to rise and fall, thereby driving the placement table 31 to rise and fall. By driving the placement table 31 to rise and fall, the mouth cover 200 on the first conveying mechanism 1 can be smoothly placed on the placement table 31, and the mouth cover 200 on the placement table 31 can be adjusted to a suitable height, so that the subsequent pressure capping component 6 can accurately grasp the mouth cover 200 and accurately cover the mouth cover 200 on the container.

[0067] The capping assembly 6 can be a robotic arm or a conventional multi-axis drive mechanism. For example, the multi-axis drive mechanism includes an X-axis guide rail 61, a Z-axis guide rail 62, a first slide 63, a second slide 64, a gripper 65, and two sets of drive modules 66. The X-axis guide rail 61 is horizontally arranged, and the first slide 63 is slidably arranged on the X-axis guide rail 61. One set of drive modules 66 drives the first slide 63 to slide along the X-axis guide rail 61. The Z-axis guide rail 62 is vertically arranged on the first slide 63, while the second slide 64 is slidably arranged on the Z-axis guide rail 62. Another set of drive modules 66 is used to drive the second slide 64 to slide along the Z-axis guide rail 62. The gripper 65 and the visual inspection assembly 4 are both arranged on the second slide 64. Through the mutual cooperation of the two sets of drive modules 66, the gripper 65 and the visual inspection assembly 4 can be driven to move. The gripper 65 is used to grab the cover 200, and the gripper 65 can be a clamping cylinder. The drive module 66 may include a motor and a lead screw, and the specific configuration is conventional technology and will not be described in detail.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that the adjustment component 5 is improved.

[0070] Specifically, if Figures 3 and 4 As shown, the abutment unit 52 includes a mounting frame 522 and a plurality of rotating wheels 523. The plurality of rotating wheels 523 are rotatably arranged on the mounting frame 522. The axis of the rotating wheel 523 is parallel to the axis of the mouth cover 200 on the placement table 31. The driving unit 51 is connected to the mounting frame 522. The driving unit 51 can drive the mounting frame 522 to move, so that the plurality of rotating wheels 523 abut against the positioning portion 201 of the mouth cover 200 at the same time, thereby completing the positioning of the mouth cover 200.

[0071] Furthermore, when the outer edge of the cross section of the positioning portion 201 is circular along a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the flap 200, the adjustment assembly 5 may further include a second rotating unit 55 connected to at least one rotating wheel 523 and configured to drive the rotating wheel 523 to rotate. When the rotating wheel 523 rotates, the flap 200 can also rotate with the rotating wheel 523, thereby changing the position of the flap 200. The advantages of changing the position of the flap 200 by driving the rotating wheel 523 to rotate are: 1. The flap 200 remains constrained by the rotating wheel 523 during the position change process, and its position does not change. 2. There is no need to rotate the placement platform 31 to adjust the position of the flap 200. Even if multiple flaps 200 are placed on the placement platform 31, the positions of multiple flaps 200 can still be adjusted simultaneously by appropriately configuring the number of first rotating units 53 and rotating wheels 523.

[0072] The second rotating unit 55 includes a second motor 551, a belt 552, and two pulleys 553. The second motor 551 is mounted on the mounting frame 522, one pulley 553 is mounted on the central axis of the rotating wheel 523, and the other pulley 553 is mounted on the output shaft of the second motor 551. The two pulleys 553 are connected by the belt 552.

[0073] In this embodiment, since there is no need to rotate the placement table 31 to adjust the posture of the mouth cover 200, in this embodiment, the lifting unit 54 may only include the fourth cylinder 541, and the lifting unit 54 is directly connected to the placement table 31 and drives the placement table 31 to rise and fall.

Claims

1. An online installation device for a packaging bag cover, characterized in that: include: A first conveying mechanism (1), a placement table (31), a visual inspection component (4), an adjustment component (5), and a capping component (6); The first conveying mechanism (1) is in communication with the placement table (31) and is used to convey the mouth cover (200) to the placement table (31); The adjustment component (5) is used to adjust the position and posture of the mouth cover (200) located on the placement platform (31), and the mouth cover (200) has a positioning portion (201) for abutting against the adjustment component (5); The visual detection component (4) is connected to the capping component (6) and is used to identify the position of the container; The capping assembly (6) is used to grab the mouth cover (200) located on the placement platform (31) and cover the mouth cover (200) on the container; The adjustment assembly (5) comprises a driving unit (51) and two abutment units (52), and the abutment units (52) are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cover (200) placed on the placement platform (31); The driving unit (51) is connected to the two abutting units (52) and is used to drive the two abutting units (52) to move closer to or farther from each other; Along a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the mouth cover (200), the outer edge trajectory of the cross section of the positioning portion (201) is not circular; The abutting unit (52) is an abutting block (521), and the two abutting blocks (521) are provided with an abutting groove (5211) on one side facing the other, and the shape of the abutting groove (5211) is adapted to the positioning portion (201); The visual detection component (4) is also used to identify the posture of the lid (200) and the container; The adjustment assembly (5) further includes a first rotating unit (53), which is connected to the placement table (31) and is used to drive the placement table (31) to rotate.

2. The packaging bag cover online installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component (5) further includes a lifting unit (54), wherein the lifting unit (54) is connected to the placement table (31) and is used to drive the placement table (31) to move up and down.

3. The online installation device for packaging bag flaps according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging bag flap online installation device further includes a material blocking assembly (7), the material blocking assembly (7) including a first cylinder (71) and a second cylinder (72) provided on the first conveying mechanism (1), the first cylinder (71) and the second cylinder (72) being used together to block a portion of the flaps (200) on the first conveying mechanism (1) so that a preset number of the flaps (200) are conveyed to the placement table (31).

4. The online installation device for packaging bag flaps according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging bag cover online installation device further comprises a limiting plate (11), wherein the limiting plate (11) is arranged above the first conveying mechanism (1), and the limiting plate (11) is provided with a limiting groove (111) along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism (1), and the positioning portion (201) of the cover (200) is inserted into the limiting groove (111).

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