Batch feeder

Abstract

The invention provides a batch feeder, and relates to the technical field of packaging. The batch feeder comprises a material arranging device and a material distributing device, wherein the material arranging device is used for outputting materials one by one; the material distributing device comprises a base, a switch assembly and a driving assembly, the base is provided with a plurality of material distributing openings and a material falling station, and all the material distributing openings are formed in the extending direction of the base at intervals; the switch assembly is connected with the base, and the switch assembly can enable the material distribution opening to be switched between an open state and a closed state; the driving assembly is used for receiving the materials output by the material arranging device and can transfer the materials to any material distributing opening. Manual feeding can be replaced, the feeding work efficiency is higher, and time and labor are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of packaging technology, and particularly to a feeding machine. Background Art

[0002] In existing food processing or packaging production lines, it is necessary to pack bagged materials into boxes, such as peanut bags. Usually, it is necessary to manually put the materials into the corresponding packaging boxes one by one to ensure the accuracy and continuity of feeding. However, this method requires manual material taking one by one and then putting it into the packaging box, resulting in low packing efficiency, time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, and provide a feeding machine to replace manual material taking and feeding, with higher packaging efficiency, saving time and effort.

[0004] This application provides the following technical solutions: An embodiment of this application provides a feeding machine, which includes: A material arranging device for outputting materials one by one; A cloth distributing device, which includes a base, a switch assembly and a driving assembly. The base has a plurality of cloth outlets and a blanking station, and all the cloth outlets are arranged at intervals in the extending direction of the base; The switch assembly is connected to the base, and the switch assembly can switch the cloth outlet between an open state and a closed state; The driving assembly is used to receive the materials output by the material arranging device and can transfer them to any one of the cloth outlets.

[0005] In some of the embodiments, the material arranging device includes: An inner disk, which is recessed downward to form a storage area; An outer disk, which has a through hole. The through hole is coaxially arranged with the outer disk, and the inner disk is located in the through hole. One side of the bottom plate of the storage area forms a tangent fit with the upper end surface of the outer disk; A surrounding plate, which extends along the outer circumference of the outer disk. The surrounding plate is used to limit the materials from separating from the outer disk, and a side outlet is formed between the two ends of the surrounding plate; A first driving member, which is connected to the inner disk and is used to drive the inner disk to rotate around the rotation axis; A second driving member, which is connected to the outer disk and is used to drive the outer disk to rotate around the rotation axis. The rotation axis is collinear with the outer disk axis of the outer disk.

[0006] In some embodiments, the bottom plate of the storage area has an inner disk axis, the outer disk axis and the inner disk axis are arranged to intersect, and the outer disk axis is arranged vertically; The included angle between the inner disk axis and the outer disk axis is A, and satisfies: 15°≤A≤30°.

[0007] In some embodiments, the middle portion of the bottom plate of the storage area is convex upwardly; The top surface of the bottom plate of the storage area is an arc-shaped surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, the material sorting device further comprises a screening element, which is disposed at a detection station upstream of the side outlet in the moving direction of the material, and comprises a detection unit and a screening drive unit, wherein the detection unit is used to detect the stacking state of the material on the outer disk at the detection station, and the screening drive unit is capable of driving the material on the outer disk at the detection station to move toward the inner disk; The material sorting device also includes a shaping piece, the shaping piece includes a correction roller brush and a correction drive unit, the correction drive unit is connected to the correction roller brush, the correction drive unit can drive the correction roller brush to rotate, the correction roller brush is located on the inner side of the outer disk, the axis of the correction roller brush is parallel to the axis of the outer disk, the spacing between the correction roller brush and the side plate is limited to form a shaping channel, and the shaping channel is used for a single material to pass through; The material sorting device also includes a conveying member, one end of which is connected to the side outlet and is used to receive and convey the material discharged from the side outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the screening drive unit includes an air blowing module, the air blowing module has an air jet, the air jet is arranged on the enclosure, and the air jet faces the inner side of the outer disk; The detection part includes a photoelectric sensor, which is used to detect whether there is material at a preset height located at the detection station. The height of a single package of the material is H, and the height difference between the preset height and the outer plate is H1, H

[0010] In some embodiments, the switch assembly includes: A pair of baffles, with ends of the pair of baffles being hinged to the base and being located above the cloth opening; A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected to the pair of baffles, and the driving mechanism can drive the baffles to rotate toward or away from each other to close or open the fabric opening; Wherein, when the material dispensing opening is in a closed state, the pair of baffles are in a flush state, and the material dispensing member is located above the baffles. ​

[0011] In some of these embodiments, the driving assembly includes: A conveyor belt having a transmission belt, with a plurality of the material pushing members provided on the outer side surface of the transmission belt, and all the material pushing members being spaced apart along the extending direction of the transmission belt; and a material pushing groove is formed between adjacent material pushing members, and the intervals between adjacent material pushing grooves are equal to the intervals of the cloth outlets.

[0012] In some of these embodiments, side plates are provided at the ends of the pair of baffles away from each other, such that a cloth groove is formed between the baffle and the side plate when the cloth outlet is in a closed state, the material pushing groove communicates with the cloth groove, and the cloth groove is used for carrying materials; The base further has a guiding groove, one end of the guiding groove away from the cloth groove is inclined upward, one end of the guiding groove close to the cloth groove is docked with the cloth groove, and the bottom of the guiding groove is flush with the bottom of the cloth groove.

[0013] In some of these embodiments, the feeding machine further includes a feeding device, and the feeding device includes: A plurality of feeding pipes connected to the base, each feeding pipe communicating with a corresponding cloth outlet, and the feeding pipes extending upward from bottom to top; A plurality of valve members, with a plurality of the valve members provided on each feeding pipe, and the plurality of valve members being spaced apart in the length direction of the feeding pipe, such that a temporary storage cavity is formed between adjacent valve members, and the temporary storage cavity is used for temporarily storing materials; wherein, the valve members can switch between a communicating state and a disconnected state for adjacent temporary storage cavities, and in the communicating state, adjacent temporary storage cavities form a continuous material passage.

[0014] The embodiments of the present application have the following advantages: The present application provides a feeding machine, and the material sorting device separates and outputs bagged materials (such as peanut bags) one by one to ensure that the materials enter the subsequent workstations in an orderly manner.

[0015] Transfer stage: The driving component receives the materials output by the material sorting device and accurately transfers the materials above the designated material feeding port of the material distributing device through mechanisms such as robotic arms, conveyor belts, or rotating platforms. Material distributing control stage: Material feeding port switching: The switching component (such as solenoid valves, baffles, or sliding covers) controls the opening and closing states of the material feeding ports. When the materials reach the target material feeding port, the switching component opens it; other material feeding ports remain closed to avoid misfeeding. Alternatively, after materials are transferred to each material feeding port, all the material feeding ports are controlled to open simultaneously for simultaneous feeding. Positioning and feeding: Multiple material feeding ports on the base are spaced apart along the extending direction corresponding to different workstations of the packaging boxes. After the driving component moves the materials to the target feeding workstation, the material feeding port opens, and the materials fall into the packaging boxes by gravity or assisted pushing. Circular operation: The above process is automatically repeated to achieve continuous and efficient feeding and box loading.

[0016] Therefore, this device can replace manual material picking and feeding one by one. Through the collaborative operation of the material sorting device and the driving component, the box loading speed can be significantly improved, which is suitable for large-scale production. The switching component of the material feeding port is linked with the driving component to ensure that the materials only fall into the designated workstations, avoiding misfeeding or missing feeding and improving the packaging accuracy. Moreover, it reduces the dependence on manual labor, reduces the labor intensity and labor costs, and at the same time reduces the material loss caused by manual operation.

[0017] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following specifically enumerates preferred embodiments and, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, makes the following detailed description. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 Shows a schematic structural view of a feeding machine provided by an embodiment of the present application from one perspective; Figure 2 Shows a schematic structural view of a material distributing device provided by an embodiment of the present application from one perspective; Figure 3 Shows a schematic structural view of a material distributing device provided by an embodiment of the present application from another perspective; Figure 4 Shows a schematic structural view of a material distributing device provided by an embodiment of the present application from yet another perspective; Figure 5 Shows a schematic structural view of a material sorting device provided by an embodiment of the present application from one perspective; Figure 6 Shows a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of a material sorting device provided by an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 Shows a schematic structural diagram of one perspective of the inner disk of a material sorting device provided by an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 Shows a schematic structural diagram of one perspective of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present application; Figure 9 Shows a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of a feeding device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Description of main component symbols: 10 - Material sorting device; 100a - Inner disk; 110a - Bottom plate; 111a - Inner disk axis; 200a - Outer disk; 300a - Detection part; 400a - Jet port; 500a - Deviation correction drive part; 600a - Deviation correction roller brush; 700a - Rotation axis; 800a - Enclosure; 810a - Side outlet; 900a - Conveyor. 20 - Cloth feeding device; 100b - Material pushing part; 110b - Material pushing groove; 200b - Cloth feeding groove; 210b - Baffle; 220b - Side plate; 300b - Guide groove; 400b - Driving mechanism; 500b - Base; 510b - Cloth feeding port; 600b - Driving component; 30 - Feeding device; 100c - Feeding pipe; 110c - Plug slot; 120c - Temporary storage cavity; 200c - Material detection part; 300c - Valve part; 310c - Plug; 320c - Driving part. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] The following details the embodiments of the present application. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. On the contrary, when an element is referred to as being "directly on" another element, there is no intermediate element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "linked", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used in the description of the template herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0026] In the related art, in existing food processing or packaging production lines, it is necessary to pack bagged materials into boxes, such as peanut bags. Usually, it is necessary to manually put the materials into the corresponding packaging boxes one by one to ensure the accuracy and continuity of feeding. However, this method requires manual material taking one by one and then putting it into the packaging box, resulting in low packing efficiency and time-consuming and laborious.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of this application provides a feeding machine, which includes a material arranging device 10 and a cloth feeding device 20. The material arranging device 10 is used to output materials one by one; the cloth feeding device 20 includes a base 500b, a switch assembly, and a driving assembly 600b. The base 500b has a plurality of cloth feeding ports 510b and a blanking station, and all the cloth feeding ports 510b are arranged at intervals in the extending direction of the base 500b; The switch assembly is connected to the base 500b, and the switch assembly can switch the cloth feeding port 510b between an open state and a closed state; The driving assembly 600b is used to receive the materials output by the material arranging device 10 and can transfer them to any cloth feeding port 510b.

[0028] In these embodiments, the material arranging device 10 is responsible for separating and orderly outputting materials (such as bagged peanut bags) one by one.

[0029] Exemplarily, the material sorting device 10 is a vibrating bowl, and the vibrating bowl is used to automatically sort the stacked materials; Alternatively, the material sorting device 10 adopts a belt conveyor combined with a robotic arm sorting structure, and the robotic arm grabs and places the materials on the belt conveyor to ensure that only one material is sent out at a time. Of course, only the robotic arm can also be used for grabbing, and the robotic arm can be a three-axis robotic arm, a five-axis robotic arm, a six-axis robotic arm, etc.

[0030] The material distributing device 20 is composed of three sub-components, namely: The base 500b has a plurality of material distributing openings 510b. All the material distributing openings 510b are linearly arranged along the extending direction of the base 500b. A corresponding material dropping station (i.e., the placement position of the packaging box) is provided below each material distributing opening 510b.

[0031] As a platform for material distribution, the materials can be guided into the packaging boxes at different positions.

[0032] The switch assembly controls the opening and closing states of each material distributing opening 510b.

[0033] Exemplarily, structures such as a pneumatic / electric baffle 210b, a flap door, or a plug valve 310c are used.

[0034] The driving assembly 600b receives a single material from the material sorting device 10 and transfers it to any designated material distributing opening 510b.

[0035] Exemplarily, the driving assembly 600b includes a robotic arm and a gripper, and the gripper is arranged at the execution end of the robotic arm to clamp and transfer the materials. Alternatively, the driving assembly 600b is composed of a linear guide rail, a slider, and a suction cup; the suction cup grabs the bagged materials with a flat surface through vacuum adsorption; the slider moves along the guide rail to transfer the materials to the target material distributing opening 510b. Alternatively, the driving assembly 600b is a laterally telescopic slideway. The materials enter the slideway through the material sorting device 10, the slideway extends above the designated material distributing opening 510b, and the materials fall into the material distributing opening 510b by gravity.

[0036] The material sorting device 10 separates and outputs the bagged materials (such as peanut bags) one by one to ensure that the materials enter the subsequent workstations in an orderly manner.

[0037] Transfer stage: The driving assembly 600b receives the materials output by the material sorting device 10 and accurately transfers the materials to above the designated material distributing opening 510b of the material distributing device 20 through mechanisms such as a robotic arm, a conveyor belt, or a rotating platform.

[0038] Material distribution control stage: Fabric inlet 510b switching: The switching component (such as a solenoid valve, baffle 210b or sliding cover) controls the opening and closing state of the fabric inlet 510b. When the material reaches the target fabric inlet 510b, the switching component opens it; other fabric inlets 510b remain closed to avoid mis-feeding. Alternatively, after each fabric inlet 510b has transferred materials, all fabric inlets 510b are simultaneously controlled to open for simultaneous feeding.

[0039] Positioning feeding: Multiple fabric inlets 510b of the base 500b are spaced along the extension direction, corresponding to different workstations of the packaging box. After the driving component 600b moves the material to the target blanking station, the fabric inlet 510b opens, and the material falls into the packaging box by gravity or assisted pushing.

[0040] Circular operation: The above process is automatically repeated to achieve continuous and efficient feeding and boxing.

[0041] Therefore, this device can replace manual material taking and feeding one by one. Through the collaborative operation of the material sorting device 10 and the driving component 600b, the boxing speed is significantly improved, which is suitable for mass production. The switching component of the fabric inlet 510b is linked with the driving component 600b to ensure that the material only falls into the designated station, avoiding mis-feeding or missing feeding, and improving packaging accuracy. Moreover, it reduces the dependence on manual labor, reduces labor intensity and labor costs, and at the same time reduces material loss caused by manual operation.

[0042] In some embodiments, the material sorting device 10 includes an inner disk 100a, an outer disk 200a, a surrounding plate 800a, a first driving member and a second driving member. The inner disk 100a is recessed downward to form a storage area; the outer disk 200a has a through hole, the through hole and the outer disk 200a are coaxially arranged, and the inner disk 100a is located in the through hole, and one side of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area forms a tangent fit with the upper end surface of the outer disk 200a; the surrounding plate 800a extends along the outer peripheral side of the outer disk 200a, and the surrounding plate 800a is used to limit the material from separating from the outer disk 200a, and a side outlet 810a is formed between the two ends of the side plate 220b. The first driving member is connected to the inner disk 100a, and the first driving member is used to drive the inner disk 100a to rotate around the rotation axis 700a; the second driving member is connected to the outer disk 200a, and the second driving member is used to drive the outer disk 200a to rotate around the rotation axis 700a, and the rotation axis 700a and the axis of the outer disk 200a of the outer disk 200a are collinear.

[0043] In these embodiments, a storage area, that is, a material temporary storage cavity 120c, is formed by the middle part of the inner disk 100a being recessed downward. The storage area is used to hold the materials to be sorted. During rotation, under the action of centrifugal force, the materials are transported outward to the outer disk 200a.

[0044] A through hole is provided in the center of the outer disk 200a. The through hole is coaxially arranged with the outer disk 200a. In other words, the outer disk 200a is arranged in an annular structure. The inner disk 100a is located in the through hole, forming a nested structure. The two can be arranged without direct contact to ensure that they can rotate independently of each other. One side of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area is tangentially fitted with the upper end surface of the outer disk 200a. The outer disk 200a carries the materials thrown out from the inner disk 100a and provides a platform for the materials to slide and be sorted. The tangential fitting design helps the materials to smoothly transition to the surface of the outer disk 200a.

[0045] Exemplarily, the upper end surface of the inner disk 100a is flush with the upper end surface of the outer disk 200a, and the gap between the upper end surface of the inner disk 100a and the upper end surface of the outer disk 200a is smaller than the size of the materials to avoid jamming or dropping of the materials.

[0046] The enclosing plate 800a extends circumferentially along the outer edge of the outer disk 200a. A gap is left between the two ends of the enclosing plate 800a to form a side outlet 810a. Exemplarily, the side outlet 810a extends tangentially along the outer edge of the outer disk 200a, which is beneficial to the discharge of the materials. Obviously, the enclosing plate 800a is arranged on the outer edge of the outer disk 200a to prevent the materials from flying out from the outer edge of the outer disk 200a during rotation and to guide the arranged materials to be output from a specified direction (i.e., the side outlet 810a).

[0047] The first driving member is connected to the inner disk 100a. The first driving member drives the inner disk 100a to rotate around the rotation axis 700a, providing centrifugal force to control the speed and rhythm of the outward diffusion of the materials from the storage area.

[0048] Exemplarily, the first driving member can be a stepper motor, a DC motor, a pneumatic motor, etc. Furthermore, the specific installation structure is a conventional setting and will not be elaborated. For example, when the first driving member is a motor, the main shaft of the motor can be directly connected to the inner disk 100a, and the axis of the main shaft of the motor is collinear with the rotation axis 700a. Of course, it can also be connected to the inner disk 100a through a transmission mechanism, such as a gear transmission mechanism, a belt transmission mechanism, etc.

[0049] The second driving member is connected to the outer disk 200a. The second driving member drives the outer disk 200a to rotate around the same rotation axis 700a. It can be independently controlled or synchronously controlled with the inner disk 100a to adjust the flow state of the materials on the outer disk 200a; to further screen, orient, and output the materials. It should be noted that the outer disk 200a and the inner disk 100a can rotate synchronously or asynchronously.

[0050] Exemplarily, the second driving member can be a stepper motor, a DC motor, a pneumatic motor, etc. Moreover, the specific installation structure is a conventional setting and will not be elaborated here. For example, when the second driving member is a motor, the main shaft of the motor can be directly connected to the outer disk 200a, and the axis of the main shaft of the motor is collinear with the rotation axis 700a. Of course, it can also be connected to the inner disk 100a through a transmission mechanism, such as a gear transmission mechanism, a belt transmission mechanism, etc.

[0051] The material sorting device 10 realizes non-vibrating material sorting through the coordinated rotation of the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a. The specific working process is as follows: Material storage and introduction: The materials to be sorted (such as peanut packages, small bags of snacks, etc.) are placed in the downwardly concave storage area of the inner disk 100a. The inner disk 100a rotates around the rotation axis 700a through the first driving member, and uses centrifugal force to convey the materials towards the outer disk 200a.

[0052] Material transition and sorting: One side of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area forms a tangential fit with the upper end surface of the outer disk 200a. The materials are smoothly transitioned from the inner disk 100a to the outer disk 200a under the action of centrifugal force. The outer disk 200a rotates around the same rotation axis 700a through the second driving member, driving the materials to move circumferentially along the surface of the outer disk 200a.

[0053] Directional output: The side plate 220b extends along the outer edge of the outer disk 200a to restrict the materials from detaching from the outer disk 200a. At the same time, the side outlet 810a between the two ends of the enclosing plate 800a serves as the material outlet. The materials are gradually aligned during the rotation of the outer disk 200a and finally are discharged orderly through the side outlet 810a to complete the sorting.

[0054] Therefore, the use of rotary sorting to replace the high-frequency vibration of the traditional vibrating bowl avoids the cracking or deformation of light and fragile materials (such as peanut packages) caused by vibration, and is especially suitable for packages sensitive to impact. Also, through the synergistic effect of centrifugal force and rotational friction, packages of different shapes (such as flat and irregular) can be processed, with strong versatility. Moreover, the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a are coaxially designed, and the tangential structure is used to achieve seamless transition of materials. The sorting process is continuous and smooth, improving the efficiency of the packaging line. Furthermore, the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a are independently driven, and the rotational speed can be adjusted to adapt to different material characteristics (such as weight, friction coefficient) to optimize the sorting effect. It should be noted that the spacing of the materials discharged from the side outlet 810a can be achieved through the rotational speed difference between the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a.

[0055] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 110a of the storage area has an inner disk axis 111a, the axis of the outer disk 200a and the inner disk axis 111a intersect, and the axis of the outer disk 200a is vertically arranged.

[0056] In these embodiments, the bottom plate 110a of the storage area has an inner disk axis 111a, and the axis of the outer disk 200a intersects with the inner disk axis 111a. At the same time, the axis of the outer disk 200a is vertically arranged, defining a specific spatial layout relationship, which helps to understand how the material handling device 10 efficiently and orderly processes materials through different rotation axes.

[0057] The inner disk axis 111a refers to the central axis around which the inner disk 100a rotates. It determines the direction and path of the inner disk 100a during rotation and is crucial for controlling the speed and direction of material transfer from the inner disk 100a to the outer disk 200a.

[0058] The axis of the outer disk 200a refers to the central axis around which the outer disk 200a rotates. According to the description, it is vertically arranged, meaning perpendicular to the ground or the base plane of the equipment. It determines the direction and path of the outer disk 200a during rotation and has a direct impact on the distribution, arrangement, and final output of materials on the outer disk 200a.

[0059] The intersection of the axis of the outer disk 200a and the inner disk axis 111a can provide more flexible material handling capabilities. For example, by adjusting the relative rotational speeds of the inner and outer disks 200a, the distribution pattern of materials on the outer disk 200a can be changed to adapt to the processing requirements of materials with different shapes and sizes.

[0060] Exemplarily, independent motors are used to drive the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a respectively to ensure that their rotational speeds and directions can be independently adjusted. In this way, the relative motion state between the inner and outer disks 200a can be dynamically adjusted according to actual needs. By precisely controlling the speed ratio of the inner and outer disks 200a, the entire process of material transfer from the inner disk 100a to the outer disk 200a and then to the side outlet 810a can be effectively managed, reducing the occurrence of jams and blockages.

[0061] In some embodiments, the included angle between the inner disk axis 111a and the axis of the outer disk 200a is A, and it satisfies: 15° ≤ A ≤ 30°.

[0062] In these embodiments, it means that the bottom plate 110a of the inner disk 100a is installed at a certain angle relative to the outer disk 200a; this inclination is not arbitrarily set but is a reasonable value range after engineering optimization.

[0063] When the inner disk 100a has a certain inclination angle, materials are more likely to slide out from the inner disk 100a to the outer disk 200a under the action of centrifugal force. The inclination angle can guide the materials to move in a specific direction, reducing jams and accumulations; It is particularly suitable for light, easily rollable, or irregularly shaped materials (such as peanut packages, small bags of snacks, etc.).

[0064] The inclined setting makes the material distribution on the surface of the outer disk 200a more uniform. By adjusting the angle, the sliding speed and residence time of the material can be controlled to achieve a better sorting effect; it helps to recycle and sort the materials that do not meet the output requirements.

[0065] For different material characteristics (mass, friction coefficient, shape), the angle can be adjusted for adaptation; within the range of 15° to 30°, it can not only ensure the smooth sliding of the material but also prevent it from being thrown out of control due to excessive angle.

[0066] Exemplarily, A can be 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°, 19°, 20°, 21°, 22°, 23° or 24°, etc.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first driving member includes a first variable-frequency motor, which is drivingly connected to the inner disk 100a, and the first variable-frequency motor is used to drive the inner disk 100a to rotate around the rotation axis 700a.

[0068] The second driving member includes a second variable-frequency motor, which is drivingly connected to the inner disk 100a, and the second variable-frequency motor is used to drive the outer disk 200a to rotate around the rotation axis 700a.

[0069] In these embodiments, the first driving member and the second driving member respectively adopt a first variable-frequency motor and a second variable-frequency motor to drive the inner disk 100a and the outer disk 200a. Using variable-frequency motors can provide precise control of speed, which is very important for improving flexibility and efficiency in the material handling process.

[0070] The first driving member selects a first variable-frequency motor. The first variable-frequency motor is drivingly connected to the inner disk 100a. By adjusting the parameters of the frequency converter, fine adjustment of the rotation speed of the inner disk 100a can be achieved. Reducing mechanical shock is beneficial to protecting the equipment and the materials to be processed. Automatically adjusting the power output according to the actual load conditions to achieve the purpose of energy conservation. Enabling the inner disk 100a to rotate around its rotation axis 700a and driving the materials in the storage area to spread outwards.

[0071] The second driving member selects a second variable-frequency motor. The second variable-frequency motor is drivingly connected to the outer disk 200a. The rotation speed of the outer disk 200a can be controlled independently, or it can be synchronized or asynchronous with the inner disk 100a as needed. By precisely controlling the rotation speed of the outer disk 200a, the distribution and sorting of the materials on the surface of the outer disk 200a are optimized. Facilitating a quick response to changes in different material characteristics and adjusting to the best working state. Enabling the outer disk 200a to rotate around the common rotation axis 700a and cooperating with the inner disk 100a to complete the orderly arrangement and output of the materials.

[0072] In some embodiments, the middle part of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area is provided with an upward convex shape. The top surface of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area is an arc surface.

[0073] In these embodiments, the middle part of the bottom plate 110a of the storage area is convex upward, and its top surface is an arc surface, which optimizes the flow state of the material in the inner disk 100a.

[0074] Convex upward in the middle: That is, the central part of the bottom plate 110a is higher than the edge. The top surface is an arc surface: The surface of the bottom plate 110a is a smooth arc curve, rather than a flat surface or an inclined surface. It guides the material to spread around, avoiding accumulation and jamming of materials, and improving the smoothness of material sorting.

[0075] The arc-shaped convex bottom plate 110a helps the material to quickly spread outward under the action of external forces (such as centrifugal force). The convex design prevents the material from staying in the central area for a long time, reducing the risk of blockage. The flat bottom plate 110a is prone to causing "dead zones" of materials (especially in the central position). The arc-shaped convex structure eliminates these dead corners, making it easier for the material to be driven to rotate and evenly distributed. It can significantly improve the material sorting efficiency per unit time.

[0076] During the rotation process of the material, due to the combined action of gravity and centrifugal force, the material will slide along the arc surface. The arc profile can control the sliding path of the material, enabling it to enter the area of the outer disk 200a more orderly. It also has an auxiliary effect on the directional arrangement of special-shaped materials.

[0077] The arc surface has no acute angles or sudden change structures, reducing the possibility of the material getting stuck or damaged during movement. It is especially suitable for products with fragile packaging, irregular shapes, or high surface requirements.

[0078] In some embodiments, the material sorting device 10 further includes a screening member. In the moving direction of the material, the screening member is arranged at a detection station upstream of the side outlet 810a. The screening member includes a detection part 300a and a driving part 320c. The detection part 300a is used to detect the stacking state of the material on the outer disk 200a at the detection station, and the driving part 320c can drive the material on the outer disk 200a at the detection station to move towards the inner disk 100a.

[0079] In these embodiments, the material sorting device 10 is further equipped with a screening member, which adds functions of intelligent detection and dynamic adjustment to the material processing process. Specifically, the screening member includes a detection part 300a and a driving part 320c, which jointly act on the detection of the stacking state of the material and its redistribution when necessary.

[0080] The detection part 300a is located at the detection station upstream of the side outlet 810a, on the moving path of the material. It is responsible for detecting the stacking state of the material on the outer disk 200a, such as whether there is an overlapping problem. It transmits the detected information to the control system for subsequent operation decisions.

[0081] Exemplarily, the detection unit 300a and the driving unit 320c are electrically connected to the control system respectively. The control system includes a controller, and the controller can be a PLC programmable controller, an MCU chip, etc.

[0082] For example, the detection part 300a can use a photoelectric sensor to detect the presence of an object or measure the distance using a light beam (usually infrared light). It is suitable for detecting whether materials are in place, whether there is overlap, etc., especially in an environment with good light control.

[0083] Alternatively, a laser distance sensor can be used. This calculates the distance by emitting a laser beam and receiving the reflected signal. This is suitable for applications that require high-precision measurement, such as detecting material stacking with small size differences.

[0084] Alternatively, vision sensors / machine vision systems use cameras to capture images and analyze these images through image processing algorithms to extract useful information.

[0085] The drive unit 320c is also located near the inspection station, but its main task is to exert physical influence on the materials. When the inspection unit 300a finds that the materials are stacked abnormally, the drive unit 320c can be activated to push these materials back to the inner plate 100a or redistribute them to ensure that all materials can enter the next link in a predetermined order. By correcting the stacking problem of materials in a timely manner, equipment blockage or reduced efficiency caused by accumulation can be avoided.

[0086] For example, the driving part 320c can be an electric push rod, a pneumatic push rod or a hydraulic push rod, etc. The specific installation structure can be that a mounting hole is provided in the side plate 220b for the driving end of the driving part 320c to pass through, so that the driving end can move from the mounting hole into the side plate 220b to push the material to move toward the inner plate 100a.

[0087] Initial stage: the material diffuses from the inner plate 100a to the outer plate 200a; Detection stage: When the material arrives at the detection station, the detection unit 300a scans the material on the outer plate 200a to determine whether there is any stacking abnormality; If the test result is normal, the material is allowed to continue to the side outlet 810a; If a problem is found (such as improper stacking), the driving unit 320c is triggered to operate; this process can be automatically controlled by the control system or manually started according to the detection structure control.

[0088] Adjustment stage: the drive unit 320c intervenes to push the problematic materials back to the inner plate 100a or redistribute them so that the materials can be arranged correctly; Final output: After screening and adjustment, the materials pass through the side outlet 810a in order and enter the next process.

[0089] In some embodiments, the driving unit 320c includes a blowing module, the blowing module has a jet port 400a, the jet port 400a is arranged on the surrounding plate 800a, and the jet port 400a faces the inner side of the outer disc 200a.

[0090] The detection unit 300a includes a photoelectric sensor, and the photoelectric sensor is used to detect whether there is a material at a preset height at the detection station. The height of a single package of material is H, and the height difference between the preset height and the height of the outer disc 200a is H1, where H < H1 < 2H.

[0091] In these embodiments, the blowing module includes an air source system, a control valve, and a jet port 400a. The jet port 400a is arranged and installed on the surrounding plate 800a and faces the inner side of the outer disc 200a. The jet direction points to the surface of the outer disc 200a and is used to apply an air flow impact force to the material on the outer disc 200a. When it is detected that the materials are stacked or arranged abnormally (such as double-layer or multi-layer stacking), the control system triggers the blowing module. The air flow blows towards the materials through the jet port 400a, and the upper-layer materials are blown off the current track by using air pressure, so that they fall back to the inner disc 100a for reordering. A non-contact "screening" operation is realized, avoiding mechanical damage.

[0092] The photoelectric sensor (usually transmissive or reflective) is located at the detection station; it is set at a preset height and is used to judge whether there is material stacking; Under normal circumstances, a single-layer material will not block the photoelectric sensor when passing through the detection area. If there are two or more layers of materials stacked, the top material will enter the H1 area and block the light beam; the control system judges that there is a stacking abnormality accordingly and starts the blowing module for correction.

[0093] In some embodiments, the material sorting device 10 further includes a shaping member, the shaping member includes a deviation-correcting roller brush 600a and a deviation-correcting driving unit 500a, the deviation-correcting driving unit 500a is connected to the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a, the deviation-correcting driving unit 500a can drive the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a to rotate, the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a is located on the inner side of the outer disc 200a, the axis of the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a is parallel to the axis of the outer disc 200a, and a shaping channel is defined by the spacing between the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a and the surrounding plate 800a, and the shaping channel is used for a single material to pass through.

[0094] In these embodiments, by introducing a shaping member (including a deviation-correcting roller brush 600a and a deviation-correcting driving unit 500a), further optimized control of the material posture in the material sorting process is realized. It is particularly suitable for orienting and correcting the materials and shaping the arrangement in an automatic packaging line to ensure the stability and consistency of the subsequent feeding or encapsulation process.

[0095] The shaping member is used for posture correction, direction adjustment, and single-column shaping of the materials, improving the consistency and neatness of the material output.

[0096] The deviation-correcting roller brush 600a is arranged inside the outer disk 200a, and its axis is parallel to the axis of the outer disk 200a; the surface of the roller brush is usually made of flexible materials (such as nylon bristles, silicone strips); it contacts the side of the material during rotation; it corrects the deviation of the skewed and inclined materials by using friction; it pushes the material to move in a predetermined direction to achieve a unified posture.

[0097] The deviation-correcting driving part 500a is connected to the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a; it drives the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a to rotate; a separate motor (such as a stepper / servo / direct current motor) or a linkage transmission mechanism can be used; speed regulation control is supported to adapt to different material characteristics.

[0098] The shaping channel is formed by leaving a certain distance between the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a and the enclosing plate 800a; only allows a single material to pass through; the channel width is slightly larger than the maximum lateral dimension of the material, but less than twice the width of the material; it realizes the sequential output of the materials in a single row; it prevents the phenomenon of multiple packages running in parallel and jamming; it guides the material into downstream equipment (such as a feeding port, a conveyor belt, etc.).

[0099] The material is rotated and conveyed to the entrance of the shaping channel by the outer disk 200a; the deviation-correcting roller brush 600a rotates continuously and slowly under the drive of the deviation-correcting driving part 500a; when the material passes through the roller brush, if there is inclination or inconsistent direction, the brush of the roller brush contacts the side of the material and applies a correcting force; the material after deviation correction queues up and passes through the shaping channel; finally, it enters the subsequent process in a neat and unified posture.

[0100] In some embodiments, the material sorting device 10 further includes a conveying part 900a, and one end of the conveying part 900a is butted against the side outlet 810a for receiving and conveying the material discharged from the side outlet 810a.

[0101] In these embodiments, the material sorting device 10 further integrates a conveying part 900a, and one end of it is butted against the side outlet 810a for receiving and continuously conveying the material discharged from the side outlet 810a. The conveying part 900a is directly butted against the side outlet 810a to ensure that the material can be smoothly transferred to the next process, avoiding material dropping or chaos. It realizes continuous operation from material sorting to conveying without manual intervention, improving production efficiency.

[0102] By reasonable conveying speed and mode (such as belt conveying, chain conveying, etc.), it is ensured that the material will not be damaged additionally during the transfer process.

[0103] Exemplarily, the conveying part 900a can be selected from a belt conveyor, a chain plate conveyor, a roller conveyor, etc.

[0104] It should be noted that the conveying surface height of the conveying member 900a needs to match the height of the side outlet 810a to ensure the smooth transition of the material. Appropriate guide plates or edge guards are provided at the junction to guide the material to accurately enter the conveying member 900a. The conveying member 900a is used to convey the material to the cloth feeding device 20. Among them, the conveying member 900a can be a variable-speed conveying. For example, the conveying member 900a is composed of a plurality of series-connected conveyor belts, and the speed increases from small to large in the direction away from the side outlet 810a.

[0105] In some embodiments, the switch assembly includes: A pair of baffles 210b, one end of the pair of baffles 210b facing away from each other is hinged to the base 500b, and the pair of baffles 210b are located above the cloth outlet 510b; A driving mechanism 400b, the driving mechanism 400b is connected to the pair of baffles 210b, and the driving mechanism 400b can drive the baffles 210b to rotate towards or away from each other to close or open the cloth outlet 510b; Wherein, when the cloth outlet 510b is in the closed state, the pair of baffles 210b are in a flush state, and the material deflecting member is located above the baffles 210b.

[0106] In these embodiments, the switch assembly in the cloth feeding device 20 adopts a structural form of double baffles 210b cooperating with the driving mechanism 400b to control the opening or closing of the corresponding cloth outlet 510b and realize the controlled feeding of the material.

[0107] When the baffles 210b rotate towards each other, the cloth outlet 510b opens; when the baffles 210b rotate away from each other and return to the flush state, the cloth outlet 510b closes.

[0108] Characteristics in the closed state: The two baffles 210b are in a flush state, forming a complete sealing surface; the material deflecting member is located above the baffles 210b without interference; preventing the material from leaking out of the cloth outlet 510b during non-feeding moments; realizing the overall control of the cloth outlet 510b.

[0109] Exemplarily, the driving mechanism 400b includes a cylinder and a linkage mechanism, and the cylinder is connected to the baffle 210b through the linkage mechanism to drive the baffle 210b to rotate. Or, the driving mechanism 400b includes a servo motor and a gear transmission mechanism, and the servo motor is connected to the baffle 210b through the gear transmission mechanism to drive the baffle 210b to rotate.

[0110] Initial state (cloth outlet 510b is closed): The two baffles 210b are in a flush state, completely covering the cloth outlet 510b; the material deflecting member is located above it, ready to move to the feeding position; Fabrication operation start: The material is conveyed to the corresponding fabricating opening 510b; the control system triggers the driving mechanism 400b; the two baffles 210b rotate towards each other, exposing the fabricating opening 510b; the material falls into the fabricating opening 510b; After fabricating is completed: The driving mechanism 400b drives the baffle 210b to reset to the flush state; the fabricating opening 510b is closed to prevent material leakage; the driving component 600b continues to move to perform the next fabricating cycle.

[0111] In some embodiments, the driving component 600b includes a conveyor belt, the conveyor belt has a transmission belt, and a plurality of the material deflecting members 100b are arranged on the outer side surface of the transmission belt, and all the material deflecting members 100b are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the transmission belt; and a material deflecting groove 110b is formed between adjacent material deflecting members 100b, and the intervals between adjacent material deflecting grooves 110b are equal to the intervals of the fabricating openings 510b.

[0112] In these embodiments, a specific implementation manner of the driving component 600b is provided, that is, the conveyor belt and the material deflecting member 100b are used to drive the material to move.

[0113] The conveyor belt serves as the basis of the entire driving system and is used to carry and move the material deflecting members 100b; the transmission belt is a part of the conveyor belt and is responsible for directly driving the material deflecting members 100b to move; a plurality of material deflecting members 100b are arranged on the outer side surface of the transmission belt; All the material deflecting members 100b are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the transmission belt; the intervals between adjacent material deflecting grooves 110b are equal to the intervals of the fabricating openings 510b; this design ensures that each material deflecting groove 110b can accurately align with a fabricating opening 510b for discharging operation, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of material feeding.

[0114] Initial state: The material deflecting groove 110b formed by the material deflecting member 100b is loaded with a certain amount of material and is located at a specific position on the transmission belt; During the material conveying process: The transmission belt starts to operate, driving the material deflecting members 100b to reciprocate along the extending direction of the base 500b (i.e., the extending direction of the transmission belt); since the intervals between adjacent material deflecting grooves 110b are equal to the intervals of the fabricating openings 510b, when the material deflecting members 100b move to a specific position, each material deflecting groove 110b is exactly located above a fabricating opening 510b; Discharging operation: When the material deflecting member 100b reaches the discharging position, the switch assembly opens the corresponding fabricating opening 510b; the material falls from the material deflecting groove 110b into the corresponding fabricating opening 510b; the switch assembly closes the fabricating opening 510b to prevent material leakage; Circular operation: The conveyor belt continues to run, moving the empty material pusher 100b out of the discharging position and moving a new material pusher 100b filled with materials to the discharging position, thus realizing a continuous automatic material feeding process.

[0115] In some embodiments, side plates 220b are provided at the ends of the pair of baffles 210b that are away from each other, such that a material trough 200b is formed between the baffle 210b and the side plate 220b when the material inlet 510b is in the closed state. The material pushing trough 110b communicates with the material trough 200b, and the material trough 200b is used to carry materials. The base 500b further has a guiding trough 300b. One end of the guiding trough 300b away from the material trough 200b is inclined upward, and one end of the guiding trough 300b close to the material trough 200b is docked with the material trough 200b, and the bottom of the guiding trough 300b is flush with the bottom of the material trough 200b.

[0116] In these embodiments, by providing side plates 220b at the ends of the pair of baffles 210b that are away from each other, an additional material trough 200b is formed when the material inlet 510b is in the closed state.

[0117] This material trough 200b communicates with the material pushing trough 110b formed in the material pusher 100b; the material trough 200b carries the materials falling from the material pushing trough 110b; the materials are temporarily stored when the material inlet 510b is closed to prevent the materials from falling directly. During the material feeding process, the materials in the material pushing trough 110b slide along the material trough 200b to the upper part of the corresponding material inlet 510b.

[0118] The baffle 210b and the side plate 220b work together to ensure that the materials will not accidentally fall during non-discharging moments and prevent the materials from shifting sideways and being misaligned with the corresponding material inlet 510b.

[0119] The materials are first fed into the material pushing trough 110b formed in the material pusher 100b. As the conveyor belt runs, the material pushing trough 110b filled with materials moves along the material trough 200b and gradually approaches the discharging position. When the materials are accurately aligned with the material inlet 510b and discharging is required, the driving mechanism 400b controls the baffle 210b to rotate towards each other to open the material inlet 510b. At this time, the materials in the material trough 200b smoothly fall into the target container (such as a packaging bag) through the opened material inlet 510b. After discharging is completed, the baffle 210b resets to the flush state to re-close the material inlet 510b. The conveyor belt continues to run, moving the empty material pushing trough 110b out of the discharging position and moving a new material pushing trough 110b filled with materials to the discharging position, thus realizing a continuous automatic material feeding process.

[0120] In some embodiments, the base 500b further has a guiding groove 300b. One end of the guiding groove 300b away from the cloth-feeding groove 200b is inclined upward. One end of the guiding groove 300b close to the cloth-feeding groove 200b is connected to the cloth-feeding groove 200b, and the bottom of the guiding groove 300b is flush with the bottom of the cloth-feeding groove 200b.

[0121] In these embodiments, in addition to having a plurality of cloth outlets 510b and material pushing members 100b, the base 500b is specially designed with a guiding groove 300b. The guiding groove 300b is located on the base 500b, and one end away from the cloth-feeding groove 200b is inclined upward; One end of the guiding groove 300b close to the cloth-feeding groove 200b is connected to the cloth-feeding groove 200b, ensuring that the material can smoothly flow from the guiding groove 300b into the cloth-feeding groove 200b, and then can enter the material pushing groove 110b to achieve automatic loading.

[0122] The bottom of the guiding groove 300b is flush with the bottom of the cloth-feeding groove 200b, ensuring smooth and unobstructed material flow. Guide the material to accurately enter the cloth-feeding groove 200b or directly discharge the material through the cloth outlet 510b.

[0123] When the material is fed into the guiding groove 300b, since one end of the guiding groove 300b away from the cloth-feeding groove 200b is inclined upward, the material will slide down along the inclined surface of the guiding groove 300b.

[0124] The material slides along the guiding groove 300b to one end close to the cloth-feeding groove 200b, and due to the design that the bottom of the guiding groove 300b is flush with the bottom of the cloth-feeding groove 200b, it smoothly transitions into the cloth-feeding groove 200b, and then can enter the material pushing groove 110b.

[0125] In some embodiments, the feeding machine further includes a feeding device 30, and the feeding device 30 includes: A plurality of feeding pipes 100c, the feeding pipes 100c are connected to the base 500b, each feeding pipe 100c is communicated with a corresponding cloth outlet 510b, and the feeding pipes 100c extend from bottom to top; A plurality of valve members 300c, each feeding pipe 100c is provided with a plurality of the valve members 300c, and the plurality of valve members 300c are spaced apart in the length direction of the feeding pipe 100c, so that a temporary storage cavity 120c is formed between adjacent valve members 300c, and the temporary storage cavity 120c is used for temporarily storing materials; wherein, the valve members 300c can switch the adjacent temporary storage cavities 120c between a connected state and a disconnected state, and in the connected state, the adjacent temporary storage cavities 120c form a continuous material channel.

[0126] In these embodiments, a device designed to achieve automated continuous feeding is provided. Specifically, such a feeding device 30 includes the following key components: There are multiple feeding pipes 100c, which extend vertically from bottom to top. This vertical design helps to utilize gravity to assist the flow of materials. That is, under the action of gravity, the materials can move along the feeding pipe 100c without the need for external power.

[0127] A plurality of valve members 300c are installed on each feeding pipe 100c, and these valve members 300c are spaced along the length direction of the feeding pipe 100c. Exemplarily, the number of valve members 300c on each feeding pipe 100c can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc.

[0128] By arranging a plurality of valve members 300c on the feeding pipe 100c, a number of temporary storage chambers 120c are formed between adjacent valve members 300c. These temporary storage chambers 120c are used to temporarily store materials (such as granular materials like peanut packets). Exemplarily, in this embodiment, if one peanut packet needs to be placed in each packaging box, then each temporary storage chamber 120c is controlled to hold only one peanut packet.

[0129] The valve member 300c can control the state of its adjacent temporary storage chamber 120c, enabling it to switch between two states: "connected" and "disconnected". When in the connected state, the adjacent temporary storage chambers 120c form a continuous material channel, allowing materials to flow from one temporary storage chamber 120c to the next lower layer; while when in the disconnected state, the flow of materials is truncated, causing the materials to be temporarily stored in the current temporary storage chamber 120c.

[0130] Exemplarily, the valve member 300c can be a plug valve.

[0131] That is, through the coordinated control of multiple levels of temporary storage chambers 120c, automated continuous feeding of materials is achieved. The specific working principle is as follows: Material temporary storage and segmented control: The feeding pipe 100c extends vertically, and is divided into several temporary storage chambers 120c by a plurality of valve members 300c inside. Each temporary storage chamber 120c can independently store materials (such as peanut packets).

[0132] In the initial state, the valve member 300c is in the disconnected state, and materials enter the uppermost temporary storage chamber 120c from the top of the feeding pipe 100c and are temporarily stored; when the upper temporary storage chamber 120c is filled, the valve member 300c switches to the connected state, and the materials fall into the lower temporary storage chamber 120c under the action of gravity. Subsequently, the valve member 300c returns to the disconnected state, achieving segmented interception of the materials.

[0133] Continuous feeding mechanism: When the bottom temporary storage chamber 120c needs to be fed, the valve member 300c below it opens, and the material is released into the packaging box; at the same time, the adjacent valve members 300c above are sequentially switched to the connected state, so that the upper-layer materials move down step by step to make up, forming a stepped material flow. Through the alternating opening and closing of the valve member 300c, continuous supply and precise delivery of materials are realized, avoiding the intermittent problems of manual feeding one by one. Of course, the opening and closing of the valve member 300c can be automatically triggered by a sensor or a timing controller according to the packaging box in-place signal or the production rhythm to ensure the synchronization of the feeding and packaging actions.

[0134] Therefore, through the alternating feeding of multiple temporary storage chambers 120c, seamless feeding of materials is realized, significantly improving the feeding speed, being applicable to high-speed production lines, and the efficiency is several times higher than that of manual feeding. The segmented control of the valve member 300c can accurately adjust the single feeding amount (such as the capacity of each temporary storage chamber 120c is fixed). It completely replaces the manual picking and placing operation, reduces the labor intensity of workers and the labor cost, and is especially applicable to long-term and large-batch production scenarios. Among them, the number of feeding pipes 100c and the distance between the valve members 300c can be adjusted according to the material size or packaging requirements to adapt to the feeding tasks of different materials.

[0135] In some embodiments, the number of the feeding pipes 100c is multiple, and all the feeding pipes 100c are arranged in parallel.

[0136] In these embodiments, the feeding device 30 takes into account the demand for improving the processing capacity and adopts the method of arranging multiple feeding pipes 100c in parallel.

[0137] Exemplarily, the number of the feeding pipes 100c can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc.

[0138] The arrangement mode of the feeding pipes 100c can also be linear arrangement, arc arrangement, etc.

[0139] Obviously, by increasing the number of the feeding pipes 100c, more materials can be processed simultaneously, thus significantly improving the processing capacity of the entire feeding device 30, that is, being able to feed multiple packaging boxes at the same time. This is particularly important for production lines that require high production capacity.

[0140] Of course, if a certain feeding pipe 100c fails, the other feeding pipes 100c can still continue to work, reducing the production line downtime caused by equipment failures and enhancing the stability and reliability of the system.

[0141] In some embodiments, the valve member 300c includes a shutter 310c and a driving portion 320c. The side wall of the feeding pipe 100c has a shutter groove 110c which communicates with the feeding pipe 100c. The shutter 310c is inserted through the shutter groove 110c. The driving portion 320c is connected to the shutter 310c and can drive the shutter 310c to move in and out of the feeding pipe 100c.

[0142] In these embodiments, the valve member 300c adopts a combination of a shutter 310c and a driving portion 320c. The shutter 310c is a key component directly involved in controlling the material flow. The shutter 310c can move horizontally inside the feeding pipe 100c to cut off or allow the material to pass through.

[0143] A shutter groove 110c is provided on the side wall of the feeding pipe 100c. This shutter groove 110c communicates with the inside of the feeding pipe 100c and allows the shutter 310c to be inserted through it. The shutter groove 110c ensures that the shutter 310c can smoothly move in and out of the feeding pipe 100c.

[0144] The driving portion 320c is connected to the shutter 310c and is responsible for driving the shutter 310c to move in and out of the feeding pipe 100c. The driving portion 320c can adopt various forms, such as pneumatic, electric or mechanical drive, etc., and a suitable drive method is selected according to actual needs. Exemplarily, the driving portion 320c is a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic rod or an electric push rod, etc.

[0145] When it is necessary to cut off the material flow, the driving portion 320c drives the shutter 310c into the feeding pipe 100c, thereby preventing the material from continuing to flow downward. This can form a physical partition between any two temporary storage chambers 120c to ensure that the material is temporarily stored in the current temporary storage chamber 120c.

[0146] When it is necessary to allow the material to continue to fall to the next temporary storage chamber 120c or be finally released into the packaging box, the driving portion 320c withdraws the shutter 310c from the feeding pipe 100c, making the adjacent temporary storage chambers 120c in a communicating state, and the material can flow naturally under the action of gravity.

[0147] In some embodiments, all the feeding pipes 100c are arranged in an array in the first direction, and the shutters 310c at the same height are connected to the same driving portion 320c.

[0148] In these embodiments, all the feeding pipes 100c are arranged in an array in the first direction (such as the horizontal direction), and all the shutters 310c at the same height are connected to the same driving portion 320c.

[0149] By connecting all the baffles 310c at the same height to the same drive unit 320c, the synchronous opening and closing actions of these baffles 310c can be achieved. This helps ensure the consistency of material flow in each feeding pipe 100c, especially important when processing the same material or performing the same operation simultaneously.

[0150] Since multiple baffles 310c share one drive unit 320c, the number of independent drive unit 320c components is reduced, thus simplifying the control system of the entire device. This not only reduces costs but also decreases the number of failure points, improving the reliability of the system and the convenience of maintenance.

[0151] Adopting an array layout can make the equipment more compact and effectively utilize the production space. Especially in the case of limited space but high production capacity requirements, it can maximize the production capacity per unit area.

[0152] Simply put, the baffles 310c at the same height are all arranged on the connecting frame, and the connecting frame is connected to the drive unit 320c.

[0153] It should be noted that all the feeding pipes 100c are arranged in an array in the first direction, so all the slots are on the same side, and all the baffles 310c are also on the same side.

[0154] In some embodiments, all the baffles 310c at the same height are integrally arranged.

[0155] In these embodiments, integrally arranging the baffles 310c of all the feeding pipes 100c at the same height is an optimized design. At the same height, the baffles 310c in all the feeding pipes 100c are configured as a whole structure rather than separate components. This means that when the drive unit 320c is activated, this entire baffle 310c will simultaneously control the opening and closing actions of all relevant feeding pipes 100c.

[0156] By combining multiple baffles 310c into one whole, the number of components is reduced, thus simplifying the mechanical structure of the entire device. This not only reduces the manufacturing cost but also may reduce the risk of equipment failure. The integrated baffle 310c can ensure that exactly the same operations are performed on all associated feeding pipes 100c at the same time point, improving the synchrony and consistency of material flow, which is crucial for ensuring product quality and production efficiency.

[0157] Due to the reduction in the number of moving parts, integration can reduce maintenance requirements, and because of its more stable structure, it will provide a longer service life and higher operating stability.

[0158] This design can also help optimize the internal space layout of the equipment, making the entire feeding device 30 more compact and efficient, which is beneficial for adapting to the limited space of the production workshop.

[0159] In some embodiments, an angle is formed between the cross-sections of the insertion plate 310c and the feeding pipe 100c. The insertion plate 310c has an insertion end and a fixed end that are oppositely arranged. The fixed end is connected to the driving part 320c. The insertion end is used to penetrate into the insertion plate groove 110c, and the height of the insertion end is lower than the height of the fixed end.

[0160] In these embodiments, an angle is formed between the cross-sections of the insertion plate 310c and the feeding pipe 100c, which can provide more effective material control and prevent material blockage.

[0161] An angle is formed between the cross-sections of the insertion plate 310c and the feeding pipe 100c, which means that the insertion plate 310c is not installed perpendicular to the feeding pipe 100c, but is inclined at a certain angle, which helps to reduce the possibility of material accumulation or stacking near the insertion plate 310c and promotes the smooth flow of the material.

[0162] The insertion plate 310c has an insertion end and a fixed end that are oppositely arranged. The fixed end is connected to the driving part 320c, and the insertion end is used to penetrate into the insertion plate 310c. In particular, the height of the insertion end is lower than the height of the fixed end, that is, the insertion plate 310c is inclined.

[0163] That is to say, by designing the insertion plate groove 110c to have a certain inclination angle, it is possible to effectively avoid the accumulation or jamming of materials around the insertion plate 310c, which is particularly important when dealing with materials that are prone to caking or have poor fluidity.

[0164] This design allows the material to flow more naturally along the inclined side of the insertion plate 310c, rather than directly facing a vertical obstacle, thereby improving the flow path of the material in the entire feeding pipe 100c and enhancing the overall efficiency.

[0165] Exemplarily, the angle between the insertion plate 310c and the horizontal plane is 40°, 50°, 60°, 70° or 80°, etc.

[0166] In some embodiments, the upper groove wall of the insertion plate groove 110c is parallel to the insertion end.

[0167] In these embodiments, the insertion plate groove 110c is further optimized, specifically manifested in that the upper groove wall of the insertion plate groove 110c is parallel to the insertion end.

[0168] The upper groove wall of the insertion plate groove 110c is parallel to the insertion end. This means that from the direction of the insertion plate 310c entering the insertion plate groove 110c, its top edge is parallel and aligned with the upper inner wall of the insertion plate groove 110c.

[0169] Make it difficult for materials to accumulate at the entrance of the insertion slot 110c. The design of the upper slot wall parallel to the insertion end can help the materials flow along a predetermined path instead of staying around the insertion plate 310c, reducing the risk of blockage.

[0170] Exemplarily, in this embodiment, a gap may be provided between the upper slot wall of the plate slot and the insertion end. Of course, in other embodiments, the upper slot wall of the plate slot and the insertion end are in contact.

[0171] In some embodiments, the feeding device 30 further includes a material detection member 200c. The material detection member 200c is disposed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c for detecting the passing state of a single fed material and generating a corresponding feeding confirmation signal.

[0172] In these embodiments, the feeding device 30 is further equipped with a material detection member 200c. The detection member is disposed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c for detecting whether a single fed material (such as a peanut package) successfully passes through and generating a corresponding feeding confirmation signal. This design increases the intelligence and accuracy of the system, ensuring the successful execution of each feeding operation.

[0173] The material detection member 200c is a sensor or detection device installed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c, specifically for monitoring the passing state of the material.

[0174] The detection member is located at the very end of the feeding pipe 100c, that is, the position where the material is about to leave the feeding pipe 100c and enter the packaging box. Such an arrangement can accurately capture whether each material unit successfully completes the feeding process.

[0175] Obviously, by monitoring the passing situation of each material unit in real time, the material detection member 200c can effectively avoid the occurrence of missed feeding or repeated feeding, improving the accuracy of feeding.

[0176] Once it detects that the material successfully passes through, the material detection member 200c generates a feeding confirmation signal. This signal can be used to trigger subsequent operations (such as the arm movement of the packaging machine), or as feedback information for the control system to analyze and record.

[0177] Utilizing the immediate feedback provided by the material detection member 200c, the production line can quickly detect and solve any potential problems, such as blockage or poor material flow, thus ensuring the continuity and stability of production.

[0178] The collected feeding confirmation signals can also be used for the statistics and analysis of production data, helping enterprises better understand production efficiency, material usage, and equipment operation status, providing a basis for optimizing the production process.

[0179] Exemplarily, the material detection member 200c can be selected from the following types: Optical sensor, which detects whether there is material passing through by emitting and receiving light beams.

[0180] Laser sensor, which uses a laser beam to scan the material passing area with high precision. For high-end production lines with high requirements for feeding consistency, it is necessary to identify whether the material is complete, damaged, etc.

[0181] Image recognition system, which takes pictures of the process of the material falling through a high-speed camera.

[0182] In some embodiments, the material detection member 200c includes an optical sensor, which is disposed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c, and the detection area of the optical sensor is located on the falling path of the material in the feeding pipe 100c.

[0183] In these embodiments, the optical sensor is selected as the material detection member 200c and is disposed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c, and its detection area is located on the falling path of the material in the feeding pipe 100c. This design can efficiently and accurately monitor the passing of the material and generate a corresponding feeding confirmation signal.

[0184] An optical sensor is a device that uses light beams to detect the presence of an object. It generally includes two parts: a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter emits a beam of light (usually infrared). The receiver is responsible for detecting whether this beam of light is blocked or reflected back by the object.

[0185] The optical sensor is installed at the outlet end of the feeding pipe 100c, and its detection area precisely covers the path where the material falls from the feeding pipe 100c. This means that when the material passes through, it will briefly block or change the optical path of the optical sensor.

[0186] That is to say, when there is no material passing through, the receiver of the optical sensor can receive the light beam emitted by the transmitter; once there is material falling, this optical path is briefly blocked, and the receiver cannot receive a complete optical signal.

[0187] Based on the above changes, the optical sensor can identify that the material has passed through and generate a feeding confirmation signal accordingly. This signal can be used to trigger subsequent operations or as feedback information for the control system.

[0188] In all the examples shown and described here, any specific value should be interpreted as merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0189] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0190] The embodiments described above merely represent several implementation manners of the present application. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A feeding machine, characterized in that: The feeding machine comprises: A material sorting device, the material sorting device is used to output materials one by one; A material distribution device, the material distribution device comprising a base, a switch assembly and a drive assembly, the base having a plurality of material distribution openings and material dropping stations, all of the material distribution openings being arranged at intervals in the extension direction of the base; The switch assembly is connected to the base, and the switch assembly can switch the fabric opening between an open state and a closed state; The driving assembly is used to receive the material output by the material sorting device and can transfer it to any of the material distributing ports.

2. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material sorting device comprises: An inner tray, the inner tray being concave downward to form a storage area; An outer plate, wherein the outer plate has a through hole, the through hole and the outer plate are coaxially arranged, and the inner plate is located in the through hole, and one side of the bottom plate of the storage area and the upper end surface of the outer plate form a tangent fit; A panel extending along the outer peripheral side of the outer disk, the panel is used to limit the material from escaping from the outer disk, and a side outlet is formed between the two ends of the panel; A first driving member, the first driving member is connected to the inner disk, and the first driving member is used to drive the inner disk to rotate around a rotation axis; A second driving member is connected to the outer disk, and the second driving member is used to drive the outer disk to rotate around the rotation axis, and the rotation axis and the outer disk axis of the outer disk are collinear.

3. The feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom plate of the storage area has an inner disk axis, the outer disk axis and the inner disk axis are arranged to intersect, and the outer disk axis is arranged vertically; The included angle between the inner disk axis and the outer disk axis is A, and satisfies: 15°≤A≤30°.

4. The feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle part of the bottom plate of the storage area is convex upward; The top surface of the bottom plate of the storage area is an arc-shaped surface.

5. The feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material sorting device further comprises a screening element, which is arranged at a detection station upstream of the side outlet in the moving direction of the material, and comprises a detection part and a screening drive part, wherein the detection part is used to detect the stacking state of the material on the outer disk at the detection station, and the screening drive part can drive the material on the outer disk at the detection station to move toward the inner disk; The material sorting device also includes a shaping piece, the shaping piece includes a correction roller brush and a correction drive unit, the correction drive unit is connected to the correction roller brush, the correction drive unit can drive the correction roller brush to rotate, the correction roller brush is located on the inner side of the outer disk, the axis of the correction roller brush is parallel to the axis of the outer disk, the spacing between the correction roller brush and the side plate is limited to form a shaping channel, and the shaping channel is used for a single material to pass through; The material sorting device also includes a conveying member, one end of which is connected to the side outlet and is used to receive and convey the material discharged from the side outlet.

6. The feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The screening drive unit comprises an air blowing module, wherein the air blowing module has an air jet port, wherein the air jet port is arranged on the enclosure plate and faces the inner side of the outer disk; The detection part includes a photoelectric sensor, which is used to detect whether there is material at a preset height at the detection station. The height of a single package of the material is H, and the height difference between the preset height and the outer plate is H1, H<H1<2H.

7. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch assembly comprises: A pair of baffles, with ends of the pair of baffles being hinged to the base and being located above the cloth opening; A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is connected to the pair of baffles, and the driving mechanism can drive the baffles to rotate toward or away from each other to close or open the fabric opening; Wherein, when the material dispensing opening is in a closed state, the pair of baffles are in a flush state, and the driving assembly is located above the baffles.

8. The feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises: A conveyor belt, wherein the conveyor belt has a transmission belt, and a plurality of material-discharging members are arranged on the outer side of the transmission belt, and all of the material-discharging members are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the transmission belt; and material-discharging grooves are formed between adjacent material-discharging members, and the interval between adjacent material-discharging grooves is equal to the interval between the material-discharging openings.

9. The feeding machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A side plate is provided at one end of the pair of baffles away from each other, so that when the material distributing port is in a closed state, a material distributing groove is formed between the baffle and the side plate, the material distributing groove is connected with the material distributing groove, and the material distributing groove is used to carry materials; The base also has a guide groove, wherein one end of the guide groove away from the material distribution groove is inclined upward, and one end of the guide groove close to the material distribution groove is butted against the material distribution groove, and the groove bottoms of the guide groove and the material distribution groove are flush.

10. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding machine also includes a feeding device, and the feeding device includes: A plurality of feeding pipes, the feeding pipes are connected to the base, each of the feeding pipes is connected to a corresponding feeding port, and the feeding pipes are extended from bottom to top; A plurality of valve components, each of the feeding pipes is provided with a plurality of the valve components, and the plurality of valve components are spaced apart in the length direction of the feeding pipe so that a temporary storage cavity is formed between adjacent valve components, and the temporary storage cavity is used for temporarily storing materials; wherein the valve components can switch adjacent temporary storage cavities between a connected state and a disconnected state, and in the connected state, adjacent temporary storage cavities form a continuous material channel.

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