Bottle body detection device

By designing the bottle body detection device, the automatic detection of the bottle body is achieved using the sorting turntable and image acquisition components, the problems of low manual detection efficiency and inconsistent standards are solved, and efficient and unified bottle body quality inspection is achieved.

CN120243476APending Publication Date: 2025-07-04ZHEJIANG JINGSI BOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510478833.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2025-07-04

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, bottle body inspection mainly relies on manual inspection, resulting in low work efficiency, high labor costs and inconsistent testing standards, affecting the uniformity of bottle body quality.

Method used

A bottle body detection device is designed, including a mounting base, sorting unit, loading unit, detection unit, removal unit and discharge unit, and automatic detection of the bottle body is achieved through the sorting turntable and bottle loading assembly, and a comprehensive image acquisition is carried out in combination with the lighting component and the image acquisition component to eliminate defective bottle bodies.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic inspection of bottles, reduces labor intensity, saves labor costs, unifies inspection standards, improves work efficiency, and ensures the uniformity of bottles' quality and the accuracy of test results.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of quality inspection equipment, and discloses a bottle body detection device which comprises a mounting base, a sorting unit, a feeding unit, a detection unit, a removing unit and a discharging unit. The sorting unit, the feeding unit, the detecting unit, the removing unit and the discharging unit are all arranged on the mounting base, the feeding unit conveys bottle bodies to the sorting unit, the detecting unit is used for detecting the quality of the bottle bodies, the removing unit is used for removing the bottle bodies with defects, and the discharging unit is used for conveying qualified bottle bodies to a working procedure. According to the bottle body detection device, automatic detection of the bottle body can be realized, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, the labor cost is saved, the working efficiency is improved, the detection standard can be unified, and the uniform bottle body quality of the bottle body is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of quality inspection equipment, and particularly to a bottle body detection device. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, some daily necessities (such as cosmetics, snacks, beverages, etc.) are often loaded in bottles. Patterns or words are silk-screened on the outer wall of the bottle to distinguish the types of items filled in the bottle. After the bottle is produced, it is necessary to detect whether the quality of the bottle is qualified and check whether there are problems such as missing printing or unclear printing of the silk-screened patterns or words.

[0003] In the prior art, when detecting the bottle body, manual detection is generally adopted. The staff observes each produced bottle body one by one to judge whether there are defects in the bottle body. If there are defects, they are manually removed. This detection method requires a large amount of manpower and time, has low work efficiency and low automation degree, and often has problems such as missing parts and missed inspections. In addition, the detection standards of different staff are different, resulting in uneven quality of the bottle body and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a bottle body detection device, which can not only realize the automatic detection of the bottle body, reduce the labor intensity of the staff, save labor costs, improve work efficiency, but also unify the detection standards and ensure that the bottle body has a unified bottle body quality.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] Provide a bottle body detection device, including:

[0007] An installation base;

[0008] A sorting unit, including a sorting turntable and a plurality of bottle-carrying components. The sorting turntable is intermittently rotatable about the vertical direction and is arranged on the installation base. The sorting turntable is provided with a feeding station, a detection station, a rejection station and a discharging station. The plurality of bottle-carrying components are arranged on the sorting turntable along the circumferential direction. The bottle-carrying component at the detection station is rotatable about the vertical direction. The bottle-carrying component is provided with an insertion groove, and the insertion groove is configured to insert the bottle body.

[0009] A feeding unit, including a first conveying component and a feeding component. The first conveying component is arranged at the feeding station and is used for horizontally conveying the bottle body to the feeding station. The feeding component is arranged between the first conveying component and the sorting turntable and can insert the bottle body into the insertion groove.

[0010] The detection unit includes a first mounting bracket, a lighting component, and an image acquisition component. The first mounting bracket is disposed at the detection station. The lighting component is vertically movably disposed on the first mounting bracket. The lighting component has a detection state in which it is inserted into the bottle body and a state to be inspected in which it is away from the bottle body. The image acquisition component is horizontally position-adjustably disposed on the first mounting bracket for acquiring an image of the bottle body;

[0011] The rejection unit is disposed at the rejection station. The rejection unit is used for rejecting the bottle body in the insertion groove;

[0012] The blanking unit includes a second conveying component and a blanking component. The second conveying component is disposed at the blanking station for horizontally conveying the bottle body. The blanking component is disposed between the second conveying component and the sorting turntable and can transfer the bottle body in the insertion groove to the second conveying component.

[0013] Optionally, the sorting unit further includes a first rotation driving mechanism, a limit clamping seat, and a plurality of rotating components. The first rotation driving mechanism is vertically movably disposed on the mounting base and is located at the detection station. The output end of the first rotation driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the limit clamping seat. The limit clamping seat is provided with a clamping groove. The plurality of rotating components are circumferentially spaced on the sorting turntable, and the plurality of rotating components are in one-to-one transmission connection with the plurality of bottle-carrying components. The clamping groove has a first state in which it is in transmission connection with any one of the rotating components and a second state in which it is separated from the rotating component. In the first state, the first rotation driving mechanism drives the rotating component to rotate around the vertical direction through the limit clamping seat.

[0014] Optionally, the bottle body detection device further includes a first telescopic driving mechanism. The housing of the first telescopic driving mechanism is disposed on the mounting base. The output end of the first telescopic driving is in transmission connection with the housing of the first rotation driving mechanism for driving the first rotation driving mechanism to move vertically;

[0015] and / or,

[0016] The bottle body detection device further includes a support frame body, a guide rail, a slider, and a connecting plate. The support frame body is disposed on the mounting base. The guide rail is disposed on the support frame body and extends vertically. The slider is slidably engaged with the guide rail. One end of the connecting plate is connected to the housing of the first rotation driving mechanism, and the other end is connected to the slider.

[0017] Optionally, the bottle carrier assembly includes a support carrier, a bottle carrier base, and a driven wheel. The support carrier rotatably penetrates the sorting turntable. The bottle carrier base is detachably connected to the upper end of the support carrier. The insertion groove is provided on the bottle carrier base. The driven wheel is disposed at one end of the support carrier away from the bottle carrier base.

[0018] The rotation assembly includes a rotating shaft, a driving wheel, and a conveyor belt. The rotating shaft rotatably penetrates the sorting turntable. The driving wheel is disposed on the rotating shaft. The conveyor belt is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The rotating shaft can be inserted into the clamping groove of the limit clamping seat.

[0019] Optionally, the sorting unit further includes a plurality of limiting components. The plurality of limiting components are circumferentially spaced on the sorting turntable, and each limiting component can move radially along the sorting turntable. The plurality of limiting components correspond to the plurality of rotation assemblies one by one. The limiting component has a limiting state in which it is clamped with the rotating shaft of the rotation assembly and a release state in which it is separated from the rotating shaft. In the release state, the rotating shaft is inserted into the clamping groove of the limit clamping seat.

[0020] Optionally, the sorting unit further includes a pushing component. The pushing component is radially movably disposed below the sorting turntable and is located at the detection station. The limiting component includes:

[0021] A housing disposed on the sorting turntable. The housing is provided with a sliding groove extending radially along the sorting turntable. A first sliding through hole extending radially along the sorting turntable is provided on the bottom wall of the sliding groove. A second sliding through hole is provided on the sorting turntable. The first sliding through hole and the second sliding through hole are aligned.

[0022] A limit slider slidably clamped in the sliding groove. Part of the limit slider passes through the first sliding through hole and the second sliding through hole and abuts against the upper end of the pushing component.

[0023] A resetting member, one end of which is connected to the limit slider and the other end of which is connected to the side wall of the sliding groove.

[0024] A clamping member disposed on the limit slider. The clamping member is provided with a limit clamping groove. The upper end of the rotating shaft is clamped in the limit clamping groove.

[0025] Optionally, the pushing component includes a second telescopic driving mechanism and a pushing slider. The housing of the telescopic driving mechanism is disposed on the mounting base. The output end of the telescopic driving is in transmission connection with the pushing slider for driving the pushing slider to move radially. A limit protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the pushing slider. The limit protrusion abuts against the limit slider.

[0026] Optionally, both the loading component and the unloading component include a second mounting bracket, a second rotary driving mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The second mounting bracket is disposed on the mounting base. The housing of the second rotary driving mechanism is vertically movably disposed on the second mounting bracket. The output end of the second rotary driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the clamping mechanism for driving the clamping mechanism to rotate about the vertical direction, and the clamping mechanism can clamp the bottle body.

[0027] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting carrier plate, at least one third rotary driving mechanism, at least one transmission lead screw, and at least two clamping plates. The mounting carrier plate is in transmission connection with the output end of the second rotary driving mechanism. The housing of the third rotary driving mechanism is disposed on the mounting carrier plate. The output end of the third rotary driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the transmission lead screw. The transmission lead screw extends in the horizontal direction and is rotatably disposed on the mounting carrier plate about its own axis. The transmission lead screw includes a first lead screw section and a second lead screw section with opposite thread helix directions. The two clamping plates are respectively sleeved on the first lead screw section and the second lead screw section. The two clamping plates have a clamping state of approaching each other and a releasing state of moving away from each other. In the clamping state, the two clamping plates clamp on both sides of the bottle body.

[0028] Optionally, the first conveying component includes a first mounting frame body, a first conveyor belt mechanism, and a plurality of bearing plates. The first mounting frame body is disposed at the loading station. The first conveyor belt mechanism is disposed on the first mounting frame body. The plurality of bearing plates are sequentially disposed on the first conveyor belt mechanism, and each bearing plate is provided with a bearing groove for inserting the bottle body. The first conveyor belt mechanism is used to drive the bearing plate to move in the horizontal direction to convey the bottle body to the loading station.

[0029] Advantages of the present invention:

[0030] The present invention provides a bottle body detection device, which includes an installation base, a sorting unit, a feeding unit, a detection unit, a rejection unit, and a discharging unit. When detecting the bottle body, the bottle body is placed on the first conveying assembly, and the first conveying assembly conveys the bottle body horizontally to the feeding station. Then, the feeding assembly inserts the bottle body into the insertion groove of the sorting turntable, and at this time, the bottle body is located at the feeding station. Then, the sorting turntable is controlled to rotate intermittently, so that the sorting turntable drives the bottle body to rotate to the detection station. The lighting assembly is controlled to move vertically and insert into the bottle body, the position of the image acquisition assembly is adjusted horizontally, the image acquisition assembly is controlled to acquire the image of the bottle body, and at the same time, the bottle body carrying assembly is controlled to drive the bottle body to rotate around the vertical direction, so that the all-round image acquisition of the bottle body can be carried out. Then, it is judged whether there are defects on the bottle body according to the acquired image. If there are defects, the sorting turntable is controlled to drive the bottle body to rotate to the rejection station, and the rejection unit rejects the bottle body. If there are no defects, the sorting turntable is controlled to drive the bottle body to rotate to the discharging station, and the discharging assembly transfers the bottle body in the insertion groove to the second conveying assembly, and the second conveying assembly conveys the bottle body horizontally to the next process.

[0031] By setting the sorting unit, the feeding unit and the detection unit, the automatic detection of the bottle body can be realized, the labor intensity of the staff can be reduced, the labor cost can be saved, and the work efficiency can be improved. When the detection unit detects the bottle body, it can carry out all-round image acquisition of the bottle body, judge whether there are defects on the bottle body according to the acquired image, can unify the detection standard, ensure that the bottle body has a unified bottle body quality, and can fully illuminate the bottle body to ensure the clarity of the acquired bottle body image and the accuracy of the bottle body detection result. In addition, by inserting the bottle body into the insertion groove, it is possible to prevent the bottle body from shaking, shifting or even falling during the detection process, and avoid damaging the bottle body. Description of the Drawings

[0032] Figure 1 is the first view of the bottle body detection device provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is the second view of the bottle body detection device provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 is the first view of the sorting unit provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 is the first view of the sorting unit provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 is the first view of the bottle body carrying assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is the second view of the bottle body carrying assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 is the first view of the limit component provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 is the second view of the limit component provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 is the structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] In the figure:

[0042] 100, bottle body;

[0043] 1, mounting base;

[0044] 2, sorting unit; 21, sorting turntable; 22, bottle-carrying component; 221, supporting carrier; 222, bottle-carrying base; 223, driven wheel; 23, first rotation driving mechanism; 24, limit clamping seat; 25, rotating component; 251, rotating shaft; 252, driving wheel; 253, conveyor belt; 26, support frame body; 27, guide rail; 28, slider; 29, connecting plate;

[0045] 3, feeding unit; 31, first conveying component; 311, first mounting frame body; 312, first conveyor belt mechanism; 313, bearing plate; 32, feeding component; 321, second mounting bracket; 322, second rotation driving mechanism; 323, clamping mechanism; 3231, mounting carrier plate; 3232, third rotation driving mechanism; 3233, transmission lead screw; 3234, clamping plate;

[0046] 4, detection unit; 41, first mounting bracket; 42, lighting component; 43, image acquisition component;

[0047] 5, rejection unit;

[0048] 6, discharging unit; 61, second conveying component; 62, discharging component;

[0049] 7, first telescopic driving mechanism;

[0050] 8, limit component; 81, housing; 82, limit slider; 83, resetting member; 84, clamping member;

[0051] 9, pushing component. Detailed implementation manners

[0052] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings, rather than all the structures.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should 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 elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0054] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "beneath", and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0055] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "up", "down", "left", and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0056] This embodiment provides a bottle body detection device, as Figures 1 to 9 shown, which can not only realize the automatic detection of the bottle body 100, reduce the labor intensity of the staff, save labor costs, improve work efficiency, but also unify the detection standards and ensure that the bottle body 100 has a unified bottle body quality.

[0057] As Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, the bottle body detection device includes an installation base 1, a sorting unit 2, a feeding unit 3, a detection unit 4, a rejection unit 5 and a discharging unit 6. Among them, the sorting unit 2 includes a sorting turntable 21 and a plurality of bottle-carrying components 22. The sorting turntable 21 is intermittently rotatable about the vertical direction and is arranged on the installation base 1. The sorting turntable 21 is provided with a feeding station, a detection station, a rejection station and a discharging station. The plurality of bottle-carrying components 22 are arranged on the sorting turntable 21 along the circumferential direction, and the bottle-carrying component 22 at the detection station can rotate about the vertical direction. The bottle-carrying component 22 is provided with an insertion groove, and the insertion groove is configured to insert the bottle body 100. The feeding unit 3 includes a first conveying component 31 and a feeding component 32. The first conveying component 31 is arranged at the feeding station and is used for horizontally conveying the bottle body 100 to the feeding station. The feeding component 32 is arranged between the first conveying component 31 and the sorting turntable 21 and can insert the bottle body 100 into the insertion groove.

[0058] The detection unit 4 includes a first mounting bracket 41, a lighting component 42 and an image acquisition component 43. The first mounting bracket 41 is arranged at the detection station. The lighting component 42 is movably arranged on the first mounting bracket 41 along the vertical direction, and the lighting component 42 has a detection state of being inserted into the bottle body 100 and a state to be detected of being away from the bottle body 100. The image acquisition component 43 is arranged on the first mounting bracket 41 with adjustable horizontal position and is used for acquiring an image of the bottle body 100. The rejection unit 5 is arranged at the rejection station, and the rejection unit 5 is used for rejecting the bottle body 100 in the insertion groove. The discharging unit 6 includes a second conveying component 61 and a discharging component 62. The second conveying component 61 is arranged at the discharging station and is used for horizontally conveying the bottle body 100. The discharging component 62 is arranged between the second conveying component 61 and the sorting turntable 21 and can transfer the bottle body 100 in the insertion groove to the second conveying component 61.

[0059] When the bottle 100 is inspected, the bottle 100 is placed on the first conveying assembly 31, and the first conveying assembly 31 conveys the bottle 100 to the loading station in the horizontal direction. Then, the loading assembly 32 inserts the bottle 100 into the inserting groove of the sorting turntable 21, and at this time, the bottle 100 is located at the loading station, and then the sorting turntable 21 is controlled to rotate intermittently, so that the sorting turntable 21 drives the bottle 100 to rotate to the inspection station, and the lighting assembly 42 is controlled to move vertically and insert it into the bottle 100, and the position of the image acquisition assembly 43 is adjusted in the horizontal direction, and the image acquisition assembly 43 is controlled to collect the image of the bottle 100. The bottle carrying assembly 22 is controlled to drive the bottle body 100 to rotate vertically at the same time, so that the bottle body 100 can be fully imaged, and then it is determined whether the bottle body 100 has defects according to the acquired images. If there are defects, the sorting turntable 21 is controlled to drive the bottle body 100 to rotate to the rejection station, and the rejection unit 5 rejects the bottle body 100. If there are no defects, the sorting turntable 21 is controlled to drive the bottle body 100 to rotate to the unloading station, and the unloading assembly 62 transfers the bottle body 100 in the inserted groove to the second conveying assembly 61, and the second conveying assembly 61 conveys the bottle body 100 to the next process along the horizontal direction.

[0060] By setting the sorting unit 2, the feeding unit 3 and the detection unit 4, the automatic detection of the bottle body 100 can be realized, the labor intensity of the staff can be reduced, the labor cost can be saved, and the work efficiency can be improved. When the detection unit 4 detects the bottle body 100, it can collect all-round images of the bottle body 100, and judge whether the bottle body 100 has defects based on the collected images. The detection standards can be unified to ensure that the bottle body 100 has a uniform bottle body quality, and the bottle body 100 can be fully illuminated to ensure the clarity of the collected image of the bottle body 100 and the accuracy of the detection result of the bottle body 100. In addition, by inserting the bottle body 100 into the insertion groove, shaking, displacement or even falling of the bottle body 100 can be prevented during the detection process of the bottle body 100, thereby avoiding damage to the bottle body 100.

[0061] In this embodiment, the sorting unit 2 further includes a cam divider. The housing of the cam divider is arranged on the mounting base 1, and the output end of the cam divider is transmission-connected with the sorting turntable 21, and is used to drive the sorting turntable 21 to rotate intermittently in the vertical direction, that is, the cam divider drives the sorting turntable 21 to rotate and switch between the loading station, the detection station, the rejection station and the unloading station.

[0062] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the sorting unit 2 further includes a first rotation driving mechanism 23, a limit clamping seat 24, and a plurality of rotating components 25. The first rotation driving mechanism 23 is vertically movably disposed on the mounting base 1 and is located at the detection station. The output end of the first rotation driving mechanism 23 is in transmission connection with the limit clamping seat 24, and the limit clamping seat 24 is provided with a clamping groove. The plurality of rotating components 25 are circumferentially spaced apart on the sorting turntable 21, and the plurality of rotating components 25 are in one-to-one transmission connection with the plurality of bottle-carrying components 22. The clamping groove has a first state in which it is in transmission connection with any one of the rotating components 25 and a second state in which it is separated from the rotating component 25. In the first state, the first rotation driving mechanism 23 drives the rotating component 25 to rotate around the vertical direction through the limit clamping seat 24.

[0063] When detecting the bottle body 100, the sorting turntable 21 drives the bottle-carrying component 22 to rotate to the detection station, controls the sorting turntable 21 to pause, and then controls the first rotation driving mechanism 23 to move vertically, so that it gradually approaches the rotating component 25 located at the detection station until the clamping groove of the limit clamping seat 24 is clamped and connected to the rotating component 25. Then, the first rotation driving mechanism 23 is started, and it drives the rotating component 25 to rotate through the limit clamping seat 24. It is known that the bottle body 100 is inserted into the insertion groove of the bottle-carrying component 22, and the bottle-carrying component 22 is in transmission connection with the rotating component 25. Therefore, the bottle body 100 will rotate around the vertical direction, so that the image collection component can perform omnidirectional image collection on the bottle body 100, which is beneficial to comprehensively detecting and evaluating the quality of the bottle body 100 and ensuring the reliability of the detection result.

[0064] Exemplarily, the first rotation driving mechanism 23 includes a rotary motor or a servo motor, etc.

[0065] In this embodiment, 8 rotating components 25 are provided, and 8 bottle-carrying components 22 are correspondingly provided. In other embodiments, other numbers of rotating components 25 and bottle-carrying components 22 can also be set according to actual needs, and the number is not limited here.

[0066] Optionally, as Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the bottle body detection device also includes a first telescopic drive mechanism 7. The shell of the first telescopic drive mechanism 7 is arranged on the mounting base 1, and the output end of the first telescopic drive is transmission-connected with the shell of the first rotating drive mechanism 23, so as to drive the first rotating drive mechanism 23 to move vertically. When any rotating assembly 25 and its corresponding bottle carrying assembly 22 rotate to the detection station, the first telescopic drive mechanism 7 is started, and the first telescopic drive mechanism 7 drives the limit card seat 24 to move vertically through the first rotating drive mechanism 23, so that the limit card seat 24 gradually approaches the rotating assembly 25, until the rotating assembly 25 is clamped and connected in the clamping groove of the limit card seat 24, thereby realizing the transmission connection between the first rotating drive mechanism 23 and the rotating assembly 25, so that the first rotating drive mechanism 23 drives the bottle carrying assembly 22 to rotate through the rotating assembly 25, and the structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0067] Exemplarily, the first telescopic driving mechanism 7 includes a pneumatic cylinder or an oil cylinder.

[0068] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottle body detection device also includes a support frame 26, a guide rail 27, a slider 28 and a connecting plate 29. The support frame 26 is arranged on the mounting base 1, the guide rail 27 is arranged on the support frame 26 and extends vertically, and the slider 28 is slidably matched with the guide rail 27. One end of the connecting plate 29 is connected to the shell of the first rotary drive mechanism 23, and the other end is connected to the slider 28. When the first telescopic drive mechanism 7 drives the shell of the first rotary drive mechanism 23 to move vertically, the first rotary drive mechanism 23 drives the slider 28 to move along the guide rail 27 through the connecting plate 29, and the guide rail 27 can provide a guiding effect for the slider 28, ensuring the movement accuracy of the slider 28 and the connecting plate 29, thereby ensuring the movement accuracy of the first rotary drive mechanism 23 and the limit clamp 24, preventing them from being offset, and ensuring that the clamping groove of the limit clamp 24 can be clamped and connected with the rotating component 25.

[0069] Alternatively, if Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the bottle carrying assembly 22 includes a supporting carrier 221, a bottle carrying base 222 and a driven wheel 223. The supporting carrier 221 rotatably passes through the sorting turntable 21, and the bottle carrying base 222 is detachably connected to the upper end of the supporting carrier 221. An insertion groove is provided on the bottle carrying base 222, and the driven wheel 223 is provided at one end of the supporting carrier 221 away from the bottle carrying base 222. The rotating assembly 25 includes a rotating shaft 251, a driving wheel 252 and a conveyor belt 253. The rotating shaft 251 rotatably passes through the sorting turntable 21, and the rotating shaft 251 can be clamped in the clamping groove of the limiting clamping seat 24. The driving wheel 252 is provided on the rotating shaft 251, and the conveyor belt 253 is wound around the driving wheel 252 and the driven wheel 223.

[0070] After the bottle body 100 rotates to the detection station, control the first rotation drive mechanism 23 to move vertically, thereby driving the limit clamping seat 24 to move vertically until the clamping groove of the limit clamping seat 24 is clamped and connected to the rotating shaft 251. Then, the first rotation drive mechanism 23 drives the rotating shaft 251 to rotate through the limit clamping seat 24, so that the driving wheel 252 drives the driven wheel 223 to rotate through the conveyor belt 253. The driven wheel 223 is arranged on the support carrier 221, so that the driven wheel 223 drives the bottle-carrying base 222 to rotate around the vertical direction through the support carrier 221. In addition, the bottle-carrying base 222 is detachably connected to the upper end of the support carrier 221, and the bottle-carrying base 222 suitable for different bottle bodies 100 can be flexibly replaced according to actual needs, which has a certain versatility.

[0071] Optionally, the bottle-carrying assembly 22 further includes a fastener. The fastener penetrates through the bottle-carrying base 222 and is threadedly connected to the support carrier 221.

[0072] Exemplarily, the fastener includes a screw.

[0073] In this embodiment, each bottle-carrying assembly 22 is provided with 2 support carriers 221, each support carrier 221 is correspondingly provided with 1 bottle-carrying base 222 and 1 driven wheel 223, and the conveyor belt 253 is wound around the driving wheel 252 and 2 driven wheels 223. In other embodiments, other numbers of support carriers 221 can also be set according to actual needs, and each support carrier 221 is correspondingly provided with 1 bottle-carrying base 222 and 1 driven wheel 223, and the quantity is not limited here.

[0074] Optionally, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the sorting unit 2 further includes a plurality of limit components 8. The plurality of limit components 8 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction on the sorting turntable 21, and each limit component 8 can move along the radial direction of the sorting turntable 21. The plurality of limit components 8 correspond to the plurality of rotating components 25 one by one. The limit component 8 has a limit state of being clamped to the rotating shaft 251 and a release state of being separated from the rotating shaft 251. In the release state, the rotating shaft 251 is inserted into the clamping groove of the limit clamping seat 24.

[0075] When inspecting the bottle body 100, first, the bottle body 100 is inserted into the insertion groove of the bottle carrier assembly 22 at the loading station through the loading assembly 32. At this time, the rotating shaft 251 of the rotating assembly 25 corresponding to the bottle carrier assembly 22 is clamped with the corresponding limiting assembly 8, and the limiting assembly 8 is in a limiting state. Then, the sorting turntable 21 drives the bottle carrier assembly 22 to rotate to the inspection station. Control the limiting assembly 8 to move radially, so that it separates from the rotating shaft 251. At the same time, move the first rotation driving mechanism 23 vertically, so that it drives the limiting clamping seat 24 to gradually approach the rotating shaft 251 vertically until the rotating shaft 251 is inserted into the clamping groove of the limiting clamping seat 24. Then, the first rotation driving mechanism 23 drives the bottle carrier base 222 to rotate through the rotating shaft 251, that is, the bottle body 100 is rotated around the vertical direction, so that the bottle body 100 can be inspected comprehensively. When the inspection of the bottle body 100 is completed, control the limiting assembly 8 to move radially again, so that it is clamped with the rotating shaft 251, and the sorting turntable 21 drives the bottle carrier assembly 22 to rotate to the next station for the next process. By setting the limiting assembly 8, the rotating assembly 25 can be limited, so as to limit the bottle carrier assembly 22, prevent the bottle body 100 in the insertion groove from shaking or rotating. On the one hand, it can avoid the bottle body 100 from falling and being damaged. On the other hand, it can prevent the bottle body 100 from rotating and unable to collect images comprehensively during image acquisition of the bottle body 100, and can ensure the integrity and reliability of the inspection results.

[0076] Exemplarily, 8 limiting assemblies 8 are provided.

[0077] Optionally, as Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, the sorting unit 2 further includes a pushing component 9. The pushing component 9 is movably arranged radially below the sorting turntable 21 and is located at the inspection station. The limiting assembly 8 includes a housing 81, a limiting slider 82, a resetting member 83 and a clamping member 84. The housing 81 is arranged on the sorting turntable 21, and the housing 81 is provided with a sliding groove extending radially along the sorting turntable 21. The bottom wall of the sliding groove is provided with a first sliding through hole extending radially along the sorting turntable 21, and the sorting turntable 21 is provided with a second sliding through hole, and the first sliding through hole is aligned with the second sliding through hole. The limiting slider 82 is slidably clamped in the sliding groove, and part of the limiting slider 82 passes through the first sliding through hole and the second sliding through hole and abuts against the upper end of the pushing component 9. One end of the resetting member 83 is connected to the limiting slider 82, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the sliding groove. The clamping member 84 is arranged on the limiting slider 82. The clamping member 84 is provided with a limiting clamping groove, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 251 is clamped in the limiting clamping groove.

[0078] When it is necessary to separate the limit assembly 8 and the rotating shaft 251, first control the push assembly 9 to move radially, so that the push assembly 9 pushes the limit slider 82 radially, and the limit slider 82 will drive the clamping member 84 to move along the sliding groove, so that the clamping member 84 is away from the rotating shaft 251, so as to release the clamping connection between the limit clamping groove and the rotating shaft 251, and realize the separation of the limit assembly 8 and the rotating shaft 251. In this process, the limit slider 82 will squeeze the reset member 83. When the bottle body 100 at the detection station is inspected, the push assembly 9 is controlled to move radially again, so as to release the abutment between the push assembly 9 and the limit slider 82, and the reset member 83 will push the limit slider 82 to slide along the sliding groove and gradually approach the rotating shaft 251, so that the limit slider 82 drives the clamping member 84 to gradually approach the rotating shaft 251, until the limit clamping groove of the clamping member 84 is clamped with the rotating shaft 251 again. The structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0079] Optionally, the push assembly 9 includes a second telescopic drive mechanism and a push slider 28. The housing of the telescopic drive mechanism is arranged on the mounting base 1, and the output end of the telescopic drive is transmission-connected with the push slider 28, so as to drive the push slider 28 to move radially. A limiting protrusion is arranged on the upper surface of the push slider 28, and the limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting slider 82. When it is necessary to separate the limiting assembly 8 and the rotating shaft 251, the second telescopic drive mechanism is started to drive the push slider 28 to move radially, and the limiting protrusion on the push slider 28 abuts against the limiting slider 82, so that the limiting protrusion pushes the limiting slider 82 radially, and the limiting slider 82 drives the clamping member 84 to move along the sliding groove, so that the clamping member 84 is away from the rotating shaft 251 to release the clamping connection between the limiting clamping groove and the rotating shaft 251. The structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0080] Exemplarily, the second telescopic drive mechanism includes a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0081] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 9As shown in the figure, the loading component 32 and the unloading component 62 both include a second mounting bracket 321, a second rotary drive mechanism 322, and a clamping mechanism 323. The second mounting bracket 321 is arranged on the mounting base 1, and the housing of the second rotary drive mechanism 322 is movably arranged on the second mounting bracket 321 in the vertical direction. The output end of the second rotary drive mechanism 322 is in transmission connection with the clamping mechanism 323, and is used to drive the clamping mechanism 323 to rotate around the vertical direction. The clamping mechanism 323 can clamp the bottle body 100. When loading is required, first control the clamping mechanism 323 of the loading component 32 to clamp the bottle body 100 on the first conveying component 31, then move the second rotary drive mechanism 322 in the vertical direction to raise the bottle body 100 in the vertical direction. Then control the second rotary drive mechanism 322 to drive the clamping mechanism 323 to rotate around the vertical direction, so that the clamped bottle body 100 is directly above the insertion groove at the loading station. Move the second rotary drive mechanism 322 in the vertical direction again to drive the clamping mechanism 323 to descend, so that the bottle body 100 is inserted into the insertion groove. Finally, control the clamping mechanism 323 to release the bottle body 100. Similarly, when unloading is required, first control the clamping mechanism 323 of the unloading component 62 to clamp the bottle body 100 in the insertion groove, then move the second rotary drive mechanism 322 in the vertical direction to raise the bottle body 100 in the vertical direction. Then control the second rotary drive mechanism 322 to drive the clamping mechanism 323 to rotate around the vertical direction, so that the clamped bottle body 100 is directly above the second conveying component 61 at the unloading station. Move the second rotary drive mechanism 322 in the vertical direction again to drive the clamping mechanism 323 to descend, so that the bottle body 100 falls onto the second conveying component 61. Finally, control the clamping mechanism 323 to release the bottle body 100.

[0082] Exemplarily, the second rotary drive mechanism 322 includes a rotary cylinder.

[0083] Optionally, the bottle body detection device further includes a third telescopic drive mechanism and a mounting frame plate. A plurality of vertical connecting rods are arranged at the lower end of the mounting frame plate. The plurality of vertical connecting rods all penetrate through the second mounting bracket 321 in the vertical direction, and the housing of the second rotary drive mechanism 322 is arranged on the mounting frame plate. The housing of the third telescopic drive mechanism is arranged on the second mounting bracket 321, and the output end of the third telescopic drive mechanism is in transmission connection with the mounting frame plate, and is used to drive the second frame body to move in the vertical direction.

[0084] Exemplarily, the third telescopic drive mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder or a telescopic electric cylinder.

[0085] Optionally, as Figure 9As shown in the figure, the clamping mechanism 323 includes a mounting carrier plate 3231, at least one third rotation driving mechanism 3232, at least one transmission lead screw 3233, and at least two clamping plates 3234. The mounting carrier plate 3231 is in transmission connection with the output end of the second rotation driving mechanism 322. The housing of the third rotation driving mechanism 3232 is arranged on the mounting carrier plate 3231, and the output end of the third rotation driving mechanism 3232 is in transmission connection with the transmission lead screw 3233. The transmission lead screw 3233 extends in the horizontal direction and is rotatably arranged on the mounting carrier plate 3231 around its own axis. The transmission lead screw 3233 includes a first lead screw section and a second lead screw section with opposite thread directions. The two clamping plates 3234 are respectively sleeved on the first lead screw section and the second lead screw section. The two clamping plates 3234 have a clamping state of approaching each other and a releasing state of moving away from each other. In the clamping state, the two clamping plates 3234 clamp on both sides of the bottle body 100.

[0086] When it is necessary to clamp the bottle body 100, first start the third rotation driving mechanism 3232. The third rotation driving mechanism 3232 drives the transmission lead screw 3233 to rotate around its own axis, so that the two clamping plates 3234 move along the transmission lead screw 3233 and gradually approach each other until the two clamping plates 3234 are tightly pressed against both sides of the bottle body 100, realizing the clamping of the bottle body 100. When it is necessary to release the bottle body 100, control the third rotation driving mechanism 3232 to rotate in the reverse direction, so that the two clamping plates 3234 move along the transmission lead screw 3233 and gradually move away from each other, and the clamping plates 3234 can release the bottle body 100.

[0087] In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 323 is provided with 2 third rotation driving mechanisms 3232 and 2 transmission lead screws 3233, and 2 clamping plates 3234 are arranged on each transmission lead screw 3233. In other embodiments, other numbers of third rotation driving mechanisms 3232 and transmission lead screws 3233 can also be set according to actual needs, which are not limited here.

[0088] It should be noted that the rejection unit 5 includes a rejection component and a receiving member. The rejection component is used to clamp the bottle body 100 and drive the bottle body 100 to rotate vertically and move vertically. The receiving member is used to receive the rejected bottle body 100. The rejection component has the same structural composition as the loading component 32 and the unloading component 62.

[0089] Optionally, as Figure 1As shown in the figure, the first conveying component 31 includes a first mounting frame 311, a first conveyor belt mechanism 312, and a plurality of bearing plates 313. The first mounting frame 311 is arranged at the loading station, and the first conveyor belt mechanism 312 is arranged on the first mounting frame 311. The plurality of bearing plates 313 are sequentially arranged on the first conveyor belt mechanism 312, and each bearing plate 313 is provided with a bearing groove for inserting the bottle body 100. The first conveyor belt mechanism 312 is used to drive the bearing plate 313 to move horizontally to convey the bottle body 100 to the loading station. When loading is required, the bottle body 100 can be inserted into the bearing groove of the bearing plate 313, and then the first conveyor belt mechanism 312 is started. The first conveyor belt mechanism 312 drives the bearing plate 313 to move horizontally until the bottle body 100 is conveyed to the loading station, so that the loading component 32 can clamp the bottle body 100 and insert it into the insertion groove. The structural form is simple and the operation is convenient. By setting the bearing groove, the bottle body 100 can be placed vertically, which is convenient for the clamping mechanism 323 to clamp the bottle body 100. At the same time, it can also prevent the bottle body 100 from falling due to shaking and avoid damage to the bottle body 100.

[0090] In this embodiment, 13 bearing plates 313 are provided, and 2 bearing grooves are provided on each bearing plate 313. In other embodiments, other numbers of bearing plates 313 and bearing grooves can also be set according to actual needs, which are not limited here.

[0091] Optionally, the second conveying component 61 includes a second mounting frame and a second conveyor belt mechanism. The second mounting frame is arranged at the unloading station, and the second conveyor belt mechanism is arranged on the second mounting frame and is used to convey the bottle body 100 horizontally to the next process.

[0092] Optionally, the lighting component 42 includes a first linear module, an insertion frame body, and a lighting lamp. The image acquisition component 43 includes a second linear module and a high-definition camera. The first linear module is arranged on the first mounting bracket 41 and extends vertically. The insertion frame body is arranged on the first linear module, and the first linear module is used to drive the insertion frame body to move vertically. The lighting lamp is arranged on the insertion frame body, and the lighting lamp can be inserted into the bottle body 100. The second linear module is arranged on the first mounting bracket 41 and extends horizontally. The high-definition camera is arranged on the second linear module, and the second linear module is used to drive the high-definition camera to move horizontally.

[0093] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bottle body detection device, characterized in that, Comprising: An installation base (1); A sorting unit (2), including a sorting turntable (21) and a plurality of bottle-carrying components (22). The sorting turntable (21) is intermittently rotatable about the vertical direction and is arranged on the installation base (1). The sorting turntable (21) is provided with a loading station, an inspection station, a rejection station, and a discharging station. The plurality of bottle-carrying components (22) are arranged on the sorting turntable (21) along the circumferential direction. The bottle-carrying component (22) at the inspection station is rotatable about the vertical direction. The bottle-carrying component (22) is provided with an insertion groove configured to insert a bottle body (100); A loading unit (3), including a first conveying component (31) and a loading component (32). The first conveying component (31) is arranged at the loading station and is used to convey the bottle body (100) horizontally to the loading station. The loading component (32) is arranged between the first conveying component (31) and the sorting turntable (21) and is capable of inserting the bottle body (100) into the insertion groove; An inspection unit (4), including a first mounting bracket (41), a lighting component (42), and an image acquisition component (43). The first mounting bracket (41) is arranged at the inspection station. The lighting component (42) is movably arranged on the first mounting bracket (41) along the vertical direction. The lighting component (42) has an inspection state of being inserted into the bottle body (100) and a state to be inspected of being away from the bottle body (100). The image acquisition component (43) is arranged on the first mounting bracket (41) with adjustable horizontal position and is used to acquire an image of the bottle body (100); A rejection unit (5), arranged at the rejection station. The rejection unit (5) is used to reject the bottle body (100) in the insertion groove; A discharging unit (6), including a second conveying component (61) and a discharging component (62). The second conveying component (61) is arranged at the discharging station and is used to convey the bottle body (100) horizontally. The discharging component (62) is arranged between the second conveying component (61) and the sorting turntable (21) and is capable of transferring the bottle body (100) in the insertion groove to the second conveying component (61).

2. The bottle body detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting unit (2) further comprises a first rotary drive mechanism (23), a limit clamping seat (24) and a plurality of rotating components (25), wherein the first rotary drive mechanism (23) is movably arranged on the mounting base (1) in the vertical direction and is located at the detection station, wherein the output end of the first rotary drive mechanism (23) is transmission-connected with the limit clamping seat (24), wherein the limit clamping seat (24) is provided with a clamping groove, wherein the plurality of rotating components (25) are circumferentially spaced on the sorting turntable (21), and the plurality of rotating components (25) are transmission-connected with the plurality of bottle-carrying components (22) in a one-to-one correspondence, wherein the clamping groove has a first state in which the plurality of rotating components (25) are transmission-connected with the plurality of rotating components (25) and a second state in which the plurality of rotating components (25) are separated from the plurality of rotating components (25), and wherein in the first state, the first rotary drive mechanism (23) drives the plurality of rotating components (25) to rotate vertically via the limit clamping seat (24).

3. The bottle body detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottle body detection device further comprises a first telescopic drive mechanism (7), a shell of the first telescopic drive mechanism (7) being arranged on the mounting base (1), and an output end of the first telescopic drive mechanism is drivingly connected to a shell of the first rotation drive mechanism (23) for driving the first rotation drive mechanism (23) to move vertically; and / or, The bottle body detection device also includes a support frame (26), a guide rail (27), a slider (28) and a connecting plate (29); the support frame (26) is arranged on the mounting base (1); the guide rail (27) is arranged on the support frame (26) and extends vertically; the slider (28) is slidably matched with the guide rail (27); one end of the connecting plate (29) is connected to the housing of the first rotary drive mechanism (23), and the other end is connected to the slider (28).

4. The bottle body detection device according to claim 2, wherein, The bottle carrying assembly (22) comprises a supporting carrier (221), a bottle carrying base (222) and a driven wheel (223); the supporting carrier (221) can rotatably penetrate the sorting turntable (21); the bottle carrying base (222) is detachably connected to the upper end of the supporting carrier (221); the bottle carrying base (222) is provided with the insertion groove; and the driven wheel (223) is provided at one end of the supporting carrier (221) away from the bottle carrying base (222); The rotating assembly (25) comprises a rotating shaft (251), a driving wheel (252) and a conveyor belt (253); the rotating shaft (251) rotatably passes through the sorting turntable (21); the driving wheel (252) is arranged on the rotating shaft (251); the conveyor belt (253) is wound around the driving wheel (252) and the driven wheel (223); and the rotating shaft (251) can be inserted into a clamping groove of the limiting clamping seat (24).

5. The bottle body detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sorting unit (2) further includes a plurality of limiting components (8). The plurality of limiting components (8) are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction on the sorting turntable (21), and each of the limiting components (8) can move radially along the sorting turntable (21). The plurality of limiting components (8) correspond to the plurality of rotating components (25) one by one. The limiting component (8) has a limiting state in which it is clamped with the rotating shaft (251) of the rotating component (25) and a release state in which it is separated from the rotating shaft (251). In the release state, the rotating shaft (251) is inserted into the clamping groove of the limiting clamping seat (24).

6. The bottle body detection device according to claim 5, wherein, The sorting unit (2) further includes a pushing component (9). The pushing component (9) is movably arranged radially below the sorting turntable (21) and is located at the detection station. The limiting component (8) includes: A housing (81) is arranged on the sorting turntable (21). The housing (81) is provided with a sliding groove extending radially along the sorting turntable (21). The bottom wall of the sliding groove is provided with a first sliding through hole extending radially along the sorting turntable (21). A second sliding through hole is provided on the sorting turntable (21). The first sliding through hole is aligned with the second sliding through hole; A limiting slider (82) is slidably clamped in the sliding groove. Part of the limiting slider (82) passes through the first sliding through hole and the second sliding through hole and abuts against the upper end of the pushing component (9); A resetting member (83), one end of the resetting member (83) is connected to the limiting slider (82), and the other end is connected to the side wall of the sliding groove; A clamping member (84) is arranged on the limiting slider (82). The clamping member (84) is provided with a limiting clamping groove, and the upper end of the rotating shaft (251) is clamped in the limiting clamping groove.

7. The bottle body detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pushing component (9) includes a second telescopic driving mechanism and a pushing slider (28). The housing of the telescopic driving mechanism is arranged on the mounting base (1). The output end of the telescopic driving is in transmission connection with the pushing slider (28) for driving the pushing slider (28) to move radially. The upper surface of the pushing slider (28) is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting slider (82).

8. The bottle body detection device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Both the feeding component (32) and the discharging component (62) include a second mounting bracket (321), a second rotary driving mechanism (322) and a clamping mechanism (323). The second mounting bracket (321) is arranged on the mounting base (1). The housing of the second rotary driving mechanism (322) is movably arranged vertically on the second mounting bracket (321). The output end of the second rotary driving mechanism (322) is in transmission connection with the clamping mechanism (323) for driving the clamping mechanism (323) to rotate around the vertical direction. The clamping mechanism (323) can clamp the bottle body (100).

9. The bottle body detection device according to claim 8, characterized in that The clamping mechanism (323) includes a mounting carrier plate (3231), at least one third rotation driving mechanism (3232), at least one transmission lead screw (3233), and at least two clamping plates (3234). The mounting carrier plate (3231) is in transmission connection with the output end of the second rotation driving mechanism (322). The housing of the third rotation driving mechanism (3232) is arranged on the mounting carrier plate (3231). The output end of the third rotation driving mechanism (3232) is in transmission connection with the transmission lead screw (3233). The transmission lead screw (3233) extends in the horizontal direction and is rotatably arranged on the mounting carrier plate (3231) around its own axis. The transmission lead screw (3233) includes a first lead screw section and a second lead screw section with opposite thread helix directions. The two clamping plates (3234) are respectively sleeved on the first lead screw section and the second lead screw section. The two clamping plates (3234) have a clamping state of approaching each other and a releasing state of moving away from each other. In the clamping state, the two clamping plates (3234) clamp on both sides of the bottle body (100).

10. The bottle body detection device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first conveying assembly (31) includes a first mounting frame body (311), a first conveyor belt mechanism (312), and a plurality of carrier plates (313). The first mounting frame body (311) is arranged at the loading station. The first conveyor belt mechanism (312) is arranged on the first mounting frame body (311). The plurality of carrier plates (313) are sequentially arranged on the first conveyor belt mechanism (312). Each carrier plate (313) is provided with a loading groove for inserting the bottle body (100). The first conveyor belt mechanism (312) is used to drive the carrier plate (313) to move in the horizontal direction to convey the bottle body (100) to the loading station.