Anti-toppling bottle collecting device for special-shaped bottles
By using an adaptive airbag clamping part and a quick release mechanism, the problem of bottle tipping caused by insufficient clamping of irregularly shaped glass bottles in the bottle collecting device is solved, and stable temporary storage and rapid diversion of glass bottles are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511493600.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
AI Technical Summary
In the bottle collecting device, irregularly shaped glass bottles have an uneven surface structure, which leads to insufficient clamping area of the clamping part, causing the glass bottles to tip over in the temporary storage queue.
The clamping unit consists of multiple independent movable airbags and chucks. The expansion and compression of the airbags are controlled by the air inlet valve, so that the chucks can adaptively contact the glass bottle according to the surface shape of the glass bottle, forming multi-point dispersed contact, which enhances the stability of the glass bottle. The clamping is quickly released by the airbag return spring to avoid jamming.
It effectively prevents irregularly shaped glass bottles from tilting or tipping over due to insufficient clamping area, improves the stability of the temporary storage queue, and ensures that irregularly shaped glass bottles can enter the diversion section quickly and without obstruction.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of irregular-shaped bottle production, and in particular to an anti-tipping bottle collection device for irregular-shaped bottles. Background Technology
[0002] In the glass container manufacturing industry, irregularly shaped glass bottles (such as wine bottles) often have irregular concave and convex surfaces due to their unique artistic and functional requirements. After the irregularly shaped glass bottles are produced, due to the limited single-processing capacity of the packaging mechanism, in order to avoid production line congestion, they need to be transported by a conveying device to a bottle collection device for temporary storage. Then, the bottle collection device guides the temporarily stored irregularly shaped glass bottles to the distribution section so that the packaging mechanism can package the irregularly shaped glass bottles.
[0003] The bottle collecting device includes a clamping part located near the diversion section. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle enters the collecting device, the clamping part clamps it, forming a physical barrier to prevent subsequent irregularly shaped glass bottles from entering the diversion section, thus achieving temporary storage of the irregularly shaped glass bottles. After a certain number have been stored, the clamping part disengages, allowing the temporarily stored irregularly shaped glass bottles to be transported to the diversion section. Due to the irregular uneven structure on the surface of the irregularly shaped glass bottles, the clamping part can only contact the raised areas of the irregularly shaped glass bottles when clamping them. When subsequent irregularly shaped glass bottles collide with the temporary storage queue, the clamped irregularly shaped glass bottles may tip over due to insufficient clamping area. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an anti-tipping bottle collection device for irregularly shaped bottles, which aims to solve the technical problem that when irregularly shaped glass bottles collide with the temporary storage queue, the irregularly shaped glass bottles being held are tilted due to insufficient clamping area.
[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles includes a support frame. A conveying device is provided on the top of the support frame. A feeding part, a bottle-collecting mechanism body, and a diversion part are sequentially provided on the top of the support frame. The bottle-collecting mechanism body includes a bottle-collecting top frame located on the top of the support frame. A bottle-collecting movable seat is rotatably connected to the bottom of the bottle-collecting top frame. Two bottle-collecting limiting plates are provided at the bottom of the bottle-collecting movable seat. The two bottle-collecting limiting plates are spaced apart to form a limiting interval. The two bottle-collecting limiting plates are close to the conveying device. The bottle-collecting mechanism body includes a clamping part. The clamping part includes two clamping plates, which are movably disposed at one end of the two bottle-collecting limiting plates, so that the two clamping plates are separated to form a clamping gap. The clamping plates have multiple clamping movable grooves inside, and a connecting block is provided inside the clamping movable groove. A movable airbag is provided at one end of the connecting block, and a movable clamp is provided at one end of the movable airbag. Multiple movable outlets are provided on one side of the clamping plate, and the multiple movable outlets are respectively connected to the multiple clamping movable grooves, so that the movable clamp faces the movable outlet. An air inlet valve is provided on the other side of the clamping plate. The air inlet valve is connected to the movable airbag through a pipe, so that when the air inlet valve supplies air to the movable airbag, the movable clamp can pass through the movable outlet.
[0006] When a uniquely shaped glass bottle needs to be temporarily stored, the first bottle enters the clamping gap. The two clamps gradually approach the sides of the bottle. At this point, the air inlet valve supplies air to the movable airbag. When the extended movable clamp encounters the uneven surface of the bottle, since each movable clamp's movable airbag is an independent cavity and can move independently through the air inlet valve, the movable clamps at different positions will move independently under the action of the movable airbag according to the specific shape of the bottle surface. For the protruding parts of the bottle, the air inlet valve supplies a small amount of air to the movable airbag. When the corresponding movable clamp contacts the protruding part, the air inlet valve stops supplying air to the movable airbag, causing the movable airbag to be continuously compressed but maintaining pressure on the protruding part. For the concave parts of the bottle, the air inlet valve supplies a large amount of air to the movable airbag. Initially, the corresponding movable clamp will not immediately touch the bottle wall; as the corresponding air inlet valve continuously supplies air... The air will cause the movable airbag at this position to continue to expand, pushing the movable clamp to extend further, so that the corresponding movable clamp comes into contact with the concave part of the irregular glass bottle. Finally, multiple movable clamps will find their own contact points at different depths according to the concave and convex contours of the irregular glass bottle, forming multiple dispersed contact points that are adaptive to the shape of the irregular glass bottle. These adaptively formed multi-point contacts work together to firmly and securely hold the first irregular glass bottle within the clamping interval. Due to the multiple and dispersed contact points, the stability of the irregular glass bottle is greatly enhanced. When the subsequent irregular glass bottle queue hits the temporary storage queue, when the impact force is transmitted to the clamped irregular glass bottle, the impact force on the irregular glass bottle is dispersed to multiple dispersed contact points, avoiding local rotation caused by force concentration at a single contact point. This effectively prevents the irregular glass bottle from tilting or tipping over due to insufficient clamping area or excessive local force.
[0007] Furthermore, in this application, an air outlet valve is provided on the other side of the clamping plate. The air outlet valve is connected to the movable airbag through a pipe. One end of the connecting block is provided with an airbag return spring. One end of the airbag return spring passes through the interior of the movable airbag, so that one end of the airbag return spring is connected to the movable clamp.
[0008] When the inlet valve fills the movable airbag with gas, the gas expands and pushes the connecting block connected to the movable airbag. The connecting block causes the airbag return spring, which is fixed to it, to stretch. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle is released from the clamp and diverted to the diversion section, the outlet valve releases the gas from the movable airbag. Since one end of the airbag return spring is fixed to the movable clamp (directly connected through the inside of the movable airbag) and the other end is fixed to the connecting block (moving as the movable airbag contracts), when the stretched airbag return spring loses the constraint of the movable airbag force, the airbag return spring contracts. The airbag return spring retracts the movable clamp back into the clamping slot through the connecting block. After the movable clamp is completely retracted into the clamping slot, the outlet valve is closed (ensuring that the gas will not leak during the next inflation). This greatly reduces the time difference between when the irregularly shaped glass bottle is released and when it begins to move. This is crucial for ensuring that the entire temporary storage queue can be released into the diversion section almost simultaneously and without obstruction, avoiding some irregularly shaped glass bottles being stuck by the protruding movable clamp, which could lead to queue disorder or even collision and tipping.
[0009] Furthermore, in this application, one end of each of the two bottle-collecting limiting plates is provided with a clamping support seat, and a clamping movable cavity is opened on one side of the clamping support seat. The two clamping plates are slidably connected to the clamping movable cavities of the two clamping support seats respectively. A clamping cylinder is provided on the other side of the clamping support seat, and the clamping cylinder drives the adjacent clamping plates to move.
[0010] The two clamping plates are slidably engaged with the clamping cavities of the two clamping supports, thus confining the clamping plates within the clamping cavities and allowing them to move back and forth within them. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle enters the clamping interval, the two clamping cylinders drive the two clamping plates to move closer to each other, thereby facilitating the clamping of the first irregularly shaped glass bottle by coordinating the extension or contraction of the movable airbag. Furthermore, the limitation of the clamping cavities prevents the clamping plates from shifting position during movement, thus preventing the movable clamping heads of the clamping plates from failing to match the concave and convex contours of the irregularly shaped glass.
[0011] Furthermore, in this application, the top of the support frame is provided with a contour detection mechanism, which is located between the feeding section and the bottle collecting mechanism body. The contour detection mechanism includes two detection cylinders located on the top of the support frame. One end of each detection cylinder is provided with a detection movable seat. The detection movable seats of the two detection cylinders are spaced apart to form a detection interval. A plurality of detection movable slots are opened on one side of each detection movable seat. A detection movable end is slidably connected in the detection movable slot. One end of each detection movable end is provided with a detection pusher. One end of the detection pusher protrudes outside the detection movable slot. A plurality of distance sensors are provided on the other side of the detection movable seat. The recognition end of each distance sensor passes through the interior of the adjacent detection movable slot, so that the recognition end of the distance sensor faces the detection movable end.
[0012] Furthermore, in this application, a plurality of detection reset slots are provided on one side of the detection movable seat, and the plurality of detection reset slots are respectively connected to the plurality of detection movable slots. A detection reset column is slidably connected inside the detection reset slot. The detection reset column is connected to the adjacent detection movable end. A detection reset spring is provided at one end of the detection reset column, and one end of the detection reset spring is connected to the inside of the detection reset slot.
[0013] Furthermore, in this application, the top of the bottle collecting top frame is provided with a shunt motor, which drives the bottle collecting movable seat to rotate. The bottom of the bottle collecting movable seat is provided with a bottle collecting support seat. Bottle collecting adjustment seats are movably connected to both sides of the bottle collecting support seat. The bottle collecting limiting plate is connected to the adjacent bottle collecting adjustment seat. The top of the bottle collecting movable seat is provided with a guide slide rod. The inside of the bottle collecting top frame is provided with a guide slide groove, which is arc-shaped. One end of the guide slide rod passes through the guide slide groove, so that the guide slide rod slides in cooperation with the guide slide groove. One end of the guide slide rod is provided with a limiting top plate, the size of which is larger than the size of the guide slide rod.
[0014] Furthermore, in this application, the bottle collecting support is provided with adjusting slide rods on both sides, the bottle collecting adjusting seat is provided with a first adjusting groove inside, the adjusting slide rod is slidably engaged with the adjacent first adjusting groove, the bottom of the bottle collecting adjusting seat is provided with a first locking hole, the first locking hole is connected to the first adjusting groove, the first locking hole is threaded with a first locking bolt inside, and the first locking bolt abuts against the adjacent adjusting slide rod.
[0015] Furthermore, in this application, the feeding section includes two feeding limit plates, which are disposed on the top of the conveying device, forming a feeding limit interval between them. The feeding limit interval is connected to the detection interval. The top of the support frame is provided with two sets of feeding support seats, and the two feeding limit plates are located between the two sets of feeding support seats. One side of each feeding limit plate is provided with a set of feeding adjustment rods, and one side of each feeding support seat is provided with a second adjustment groove. One set of feeding adjustment rods of the feeding limit plate is slidably engaged with the second adjustment groove of the adjacent set of feeding support seats. One side of each feeding support seat is provided with a second locking hole that connects to the adjacent second adjustment groove. A second locking bolt is threaded into the second locking hole, and the second locking bolt abuts against the adjacent feeding adjustment rod.
[0016] Furthermore, in this application, the diversion section includes a diversion top frame disposed on the top of the support frame, the bottom of the diversion top frame is provided with a first diversion plate, the top of the conveying device is provided with two second diversion plates, the first diversion plate is located between the two second diversion plates, so that the first diversion plate is separated from the adjacent second diversion plate to form a diversion interval.
[0017] Furthermore, in this application, the top of the support frame is provided with two sets of diversion support seats, and two second diversion plates are located between the two sets of diversion support seats. A set of diversion adjustment rods is provided on one side of the second diversion plate. A third adjustment groove is opened inside the diversion support seat. A set of diversion adjustment rods of the second diversion plate slides into the third adjustment groove of the adjacent set of diversion support seats. A third locking hole communicating with the third adjustment groove is opened on the top of the diversion support seat. A third locking bolt is threaded into the third locking hole. The third locking bolt abuts against the adjacent diversion adjustment rod.
[0018] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: When a uniquely shaped glass bottle needs to be temporarily stored, the first bottle enters the clamping gap. The two clamps gradually approach the sides of the bottle. At this point, the air inlet valve supplies air to the movable airbag. When the extended movable clamp encounters the uneven surface of the bottle, since each movable clamp's movable airbag is an independent cavity and can move independently through the air inlet valve, the movable clamps at different positions will move independently under the action of the movable airbag according to the specific shape of the bottle surface. For the protruding parts of the bottle, the air inlet valve supplies a small amount of air to the movable airbag. When the corresponding movable clamp contacts the protruding part, the air inlet valve stops supplying air to the movable airbag, causing the movable airbag to be continuously compressed but maintaining pressure on the protruding part. For the concave parts of the bottle, the air inlet valve supplies a large amount of air to the movable airbag. Initially, the corresponding movable clamp will not immediately touch the bottle wall; as the corresponding air inlet valve continuously supplies air... The air will cause the movable airbag at this position to continue to expand, pushing the movable clamp to extend further, so that the corresponding movable clamp comes into contact with the concave part of the irregular glass bottle. Finally, multiple movable clamps will find their own contact points at different depths according to the concave and convex contours of the irregular glass bottle, forming multiple dispersed contact points that are adaptive to the shape of the irregular glass bottle. These adaptively formed multi-point contacts work together to firmly and securely hold the first irregular glass bottle within the clamping interval. Due to the multiple and dispersed contact points, the stability of the irregular glass bottle is greatly enhanced. When the subsequent irregular glass bottle queue hits the temporary storage queue, when the impact force is transmitted to the clamped irregular glass bottle, the impact force on the irregular glass bottle is dispersed to multiple dispersed contact points, avoiding local rotation caused by force concentration at a single contact point. This effectively prevents the irregular glass bottle from tilting or tipping over due to insufficient clamping area or excessive local force. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding limiting plate of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection seat of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detection pusher of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the detection and reset spring of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable bottle collecting seat of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting top plate of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottle support base of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping support base of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the active airbag of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable clamp of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag return spring of the present invention.
[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second flow dividers of the present invention.
[0032] In the attached figures, the following labels are used: Conveying device; 120, support frame; 110, irregularly shaped glass bottle; 200, feeding section; 210, feeding limit plate; 220, feeding adjusting rod; 230, feeding support seat; 240, feeding limit interval; 250, second locking bolt; 260, second adjusting groove; 270, second locking hole; 300, contour detection mechanism; 310, detection movable seat; 311, detection cylinder; 312, detection interval; 320 321. Distance sensor; 322. Detection pusher; 323. Detection movable groove; 324. Detection movable end; 335. Detection reset groove; 336. Detection reset spring; 337. Detection reset column; 400. Bottle collecting mechanism body; 410. Bottle collecting top frame; 411. Bottle collecting movable seat; 412. Diverter motor; 413. Guide slide; 414. Guide slide rod; 415. Limiting top plate; 420. Bottle collecting support seat; 421. 1. Bottle collecting adjustment seat; 422. Adjustment slide rod; 423. First adjustment groove; 424. First locking hole; 425. First locking bolt; 430. Bottle collecting limiting plate; 431. Limiting interval; 440. Clamping part; 441. Clamping support seat; 442. Clamping movable cavity; 443. Clamping cylinder; 444. Clamping plate; 445. Clamping interval; 450. Clamping movable groove; 451. Movable airbag; 452. 453. Moving chuck; 454. Connecting block; 455. Airbag return spring; 456. Air inlet valve; 457. Air outlet valve; 500. Flow divider; 510. Flow divider top frame; 511. First flow divider plate; 520. Second flow divider plate; 521. Flow divider interval; 530. Flow divider support seat; 531. Third locking hole; 532. Third locking bolt; 533. Third adjusting groove; 534. Flow divider adjusting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for communication; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] In the prior art, the bottle collecting device is equipped with a clamping part, which is close to the diversion part. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle enters the bottle collecting device, the clamping part clamps it, forming a physical barrier to prevent subsequent irregularly shaped glass bottles from entering the diversion part, thereby achieving temporary storage of irregularly shaped glass bottles. When a certain number are temporarily stored, the clamping part disengages, allowing the temporarily stored irregularly shaped glass bottles to be transported to the diversion part. The irregularly shaped glass bottles have irregular concave and convex structures on their surfaces, causing the clamping part to only contact the protruding areas of the irregularly shaped glass bottles when clamping them. When subsequent irregularly shaped glass bottles collide with the temporary storage queue, the clamped irregularly shaped glass bottles may tip over due to insufficient clamping area.
[0037] To address the aforementioned technical problems, those skilled in the art would first consider designing a clamping part that matches the concave-convex contours of the irregularly shaped glass bottle's surface (for example, making the clamping surface of the clamping part into a mold shape completely opposite to the concave-convex contours of the irregularly shaped glass bottle). However, before entering the bottle collecting device, the irregularly shaped glass bottle needs to undergo multiple processes, meaning that it requires long-distance transport. Especially in modern glass bottle production lines, which are large-scale and complex in layout, to save space or adapt to site limitations, the conveyor lines often include multiple corner conveyor lines. In the corner areas, the irregularly shaped glass bottle... During the transition from a straight conveyor line to a corner conveyor line, irregularly shaped glass bottles lack a completely stable support surface and guiding constraints, causing a slight shift in their center of gravity and resulting in their rotation. Consequently, when each irregularly shaped glass bottle reaches the clamping part, the face of the bottle facing the clamping part is different. This means that the surface contours of the irregularly shaped glass bottle cannot match the contours of the clamping part. Therefore, using a clamping part that matches the surface contours of the irregularly shaped glass bottle cannot enhance the clamping force of the clamping part on the irregularly shaped glass bottle.
[0038] Those skilled in the art will also consider using deformable clamping surfaces (e.g., soft rubber pads, sponge layers, memory foam) to clamp irregularly shaped glass bottles. However, in order to be deformable, many of the aforementioned soft materials have open porous structures. These porous structures are prone to trapping various fine glass powders, dust, viscous substances, etc. If a clamping surface containing trapped substances is used to clamp an irregularly shaped glass bottle, it will not only cause secondary contamination to the bottle, but the fine glass powder will also rub against the surface of the bottle, causing scratches on the bottle's surface.
[0039] Reference Figures 1-13 In some specific embodiments, a bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles includes a support frame 120. A conveying device 100 is provided on the top of the support frame 120. A feeding part 200, a bottle-collecting mechanism body 400 and a diversion part 500 are sequentially provided on the top of the support frame 120. The bottle-collecting mechanism body 400 includes a bottle-collecting top frame 410 provided on the top of the support frame 120. A bottle-collecting movable seat 411 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the bottle-collecting top frame 410. Two bottle-collecting limiting plates 430 are provided at the bottom of the bottle-collecting movable seat 411. The two bottle-collecting limiting plates 430 are spaced apart to form a limiting interval 431. The two bottle-collecting limiting plates 430 are close to the conveying device 100. The bottle-collecting mechanism body 400 includes a clamping part 440. The clamping part 440 includes two clamping plates 444, which are movably disposed at one end of two bottle-collecting limiting plates 430, so that the two clamping plates 444 are separated to form a clamping gap 445. Multiple clamping movable grooves 450 are opened inside the clamping movable grooves 450, and connecting blocks 453 are provided inside the clamping movable grooves 450. A movable airbag 451 is provided at one end of the connecting block 453, and a movable clamp 452 is provided at one end of the movable airbag 451. Multiple movable outlets 457 are opened on one side of the clamping plate 444, and the multiple movable outlets 457 are respectively connected to the multiple clamping movable grooves 450, so that the movable clamp 452 faces the movable outlet 457. An air inlet valve 455 is provided on the other side of the clamping plate 444. The air inlet valve 455 is connected to the movable airbag 451 through a pipe, so that when the air inlet valve 455 supplies air to the movable airbag 451, the movable clamp 452 can pass through the movable outlet 457.
[0040] Through the above technical solution, when it is necessary to temporarily store irregularly shaped glass bottles 110, the first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 enters the clamping interval 445, and the two clamps 444 gradually approach the sides of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. At this time, the air inlet valve 455 supplies air to the movable airbag 451. When the extended movable clamp 452 encounters the unevenness of the surface of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110, since the movable airbag 451 of each movable clamp 452 is an independent cavity and can be moved individually by the air supply of the air inlet valve 455, the movable clamps 452 in different positions will move according to the surface of the glass bottle. The specific shape is independently moved under the action of the movable airbag 451. For the protruding part of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110, the air inlet valve 455 supplies a small amount of air to the movable airbag 451. When the corresponding movable clamp 452 contacts the protruding part, the air inlet valve 455 stops supplying air to the movable airbag 451, so that the movable airbag 451 is continuously compressed but maintains pressure on the protruding part. For the concave part of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110, the air inlet valve 455 supplies a large amount of air to the movable airbag 451. Initially, the corresponding movable clamp 452 will not immediately contact the irregularly shaped glass bottle. As air is continuously supplied by the corresponding air inlet valve 455, the movable airbag 451 at this location continues to expand, pushing the movable clamp 452 to extend further. This causes the movable clamp 452 to contact the concave part of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. Ultimately, multiple movable clamps 452 will find their respective contact points at different depths according to the concave and convex contours of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110, forming multiple dispersed contact points that adapt to the shape of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. These adaptively formed multi-point contacts work together to clamp the bottle. The first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is firmly and securely held within the clamping interval 445. Due to the multiple and dispersed contact points, the stability of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is greatly enhanced. When the subsequent irregularly shaped glass bottles 110 collide with the temporary storage queue, the impact force is transmitted to the clamped irregularly shaped glass bottles 110. The impact force on the irregularly shaped glass bottles 110 is dispersed to multiple dispersed contact points, avoiding local rotation caused by force concentration at a single contact point. This effectively prevents the irregularly shaped glass bottles 110 from tilting or tipping over due to insufficient clamping area or excessive local force.
[0041] In addition, a conventional vision recognition system can be installed at the feeding section 200. When the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 enters the feeding section 200, the vision recognition system captures and analyzes the three-dimensional contour data of the bottle body of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110, focusing on identifying the concave and convex areas of the bottle body of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 at the position about to enter the clamping interval 445. This allows for pre-calculation of which positions of the movable clamp 452 need to extend more (corresponding to the concave area) or maintain the initial extension amount (corresponding to the convex area) to maximize the matching with the concave and convex shape of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. Then, through a conventional control system (such as a PLC), the air intake valve 455 is controlled to provide more air to the movable airbag 451 that needs to extend into the concave area. The air pressure is controlled to provide a moderate air pressure for the movable airbag 451 located in the convex area. Driven by different air pressures, the movable airbag 451 begins to expand, pushing its respective movable clamp 452. The movable clamp 452 located in the future concave area is pushed by the movable airbag 451 with greater air pressure, and will extend more significantly out of the movable outlet 457 of the clamp 444. The movable clamp 452 located in the future convex area extends according to the standard movement range. When the irregular glass bottle 110 is fully inserted into the clamping interval 445 and contacts the clamping part 440, as the two clamps 444 approach each other, the pre-extended movable clamp 452 accurately probes into the concave part of the bottle body of the irregular glass bottle 110, forming an effective support point. By using a visual recognition system to predict and directionally inflate, the movable clamp 452 is proactively pre-adjusted according to the actual position of the concave and convex parts of the irregular glass bottle 110 before contact, so that when the first irregular glass bottle 110 enters the clamping interval 445, it can obtain effective support in a timely manner, thereby improving the clamping efficiency of the irregular glass bottle 110.
[0042] Reference Figure 12 In some specific embodiments, an air outlet valve 456 is provided on the other side of the clamping plate 444. The air outlet valve 456 is connected to the movable airbag 451 through a pipe. One end of the connecting block 453 is provided with an airbag return spring 454. One end of the airbag return spring 454 passes through the interior of the movable airbag 451, so that one end of the airbag return spring 454 is connected to the movable clamp 452.
[0043] Through the above technical solution, when the inlet valve 455 fills the movable airbag 451 with gas, the gas expands and pushes the connecting block 453 connected to the movable airbag 451. The connecting block 453 drives the airbag return spring 454 fixed to it to stretch. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is released from the clamp and diverted to the diversion section 500, the outlet valve 456 releases the gas from the movable airbag 451. Since one end of the airbag return spring 454 is fixed to the movable clamp 452 (directly connected through the inside of the movable airbag 451) and the other end is fixed to the connecting block 453 (moving as the movable airbag 451 contracts), when the stretched airbag return spring 454 loses its tension... When the constraint of the movable airbag 451 is removed, the airbag return spring 454 contracts. The airbag return spring 454 retracts the movable clamp 452 back into the clamping groove 450 through the connecting block 453. After the movable clamp 452 is completely retracted into the clamping groove 450, the air outlet valve 456 is closed (to ensure that there is no gas leakage during the next inflation). This greatly reduces the time difference between when the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is released and when it begins to move. This is crucial to ensuring that the entire temporary storage queue can be released into the diversion section 500 almost simultaneously and without obstruction, and to prevent some irregularly shaped glass bottles 110 from being stuck by the protruding movable clamp 452, which could lead to queue disorder or even collision and tipping.
[0044] Reference Figures 8-12 In some specific embodiments, one end of the two bottle-collecting limiting plates 430 is provided with a clamping support 441, and a clamping movable cavity 442 is opened on one side of the clamping support 441. The two clamping plates 444 are slidably connected to the clamping movable cavities 442 of the two clamping support plates 441 respectively. The other side of the clamping support 441 is provided with a clamping cylinder 443, and the clamping cylinder 443 drives the adjacent clamping plates 444 to move.
[0045] Through the above technical solution, the two clamping plates 444 respectively form a sliding fit relationship with the clamping movable cavities 442 of the two clamping support seats 441, so that the clamping plates 444 are constrained within the clamping movable cavities 442 and can only move back and forth along the clamping movable cavities 442. When the first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 enters the clamping interval 445, the two clamping cylinders 443 respectively drive the two clamping plates 444 to move closer to each other, so as to facilitate the extension or contraction of the movable airbag 451 to clamp the first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. Under the limitation of the clamping movable cavity 442, it prevents the clamping plates 444 from shifting position during movement, so that the movable clamping head 452 of the clamping plates 444 cannot match the concave and convex contours of the irregularly shaped glass.
[0046] Reference Figures 1-5In some specific embodiments, a contour detection mechanism 300 is provided on the top of the support frame 120. The contour detection mechanism 300 is located between the feeding section 200 and the bottle collecting mechanism body 400. The contour detection mechanism 300 includes two detection cylinders 311 provided on the top of the support frame 120. One end of the detection cylinder 311 is provided with a detection movable seat 310. The detection movable seats 310 of the two detection cylinders 311 are separated to form a detection interval 312. A plurality of detection movable slots 322 are opened on one side of the detection movable seat 310. A detection movable end 323 is slidably connected in the detection movable slot 322. A detection push head 321 is provided at one end of the detection movable end 323. One end of the detection push head 321 protrudes out of the detection movable slot 322. A plurality of distance sensors 320 are provided on the other side of the detection movable seat 310. The recognition end of the distance sensor 320 passes through the interior of the adjacent detection movable slot 322, so that the recognition end of the distance sensor 320 faces the detection movable end 323.
[0047] Through the above technical solution, when the first irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is conveyed into the detection interval 312 by the feeding section 200, the two detection cylinders 311 simultaneously drive the two detection movable seats 310 to approach each other. At this time, the detection movable seats 310, carrying multiple detection pushers 321, approach and contact the bottle body of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. Since the bottle body of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 has an uneven surface, the protruding part on the bottle body of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 will first touch the detection pusher 321 at the corresponding position. The detection pusher 321 receives the contact force from the bottle and transmits this force to the detection movable end 323 connected to it. The detection movable end 323 gradually retracts into the detection movable groove 322, so that the detection movable end 32... 3. A large displacement is generated. Although the detection pusher 321 can contact the recessed part of the irregular glass bottle 110, it cannot generate a large displacement due to the depth of the recess. This results in a small sliding displacement of the detection movable end 323 at that position. The recognition end of each distance sensor 320 is always directly facing the sliding detection movable end 323 of the detection movable groove 322. The change in position of the detection movable end 323 directly changes the distance between it and the recognition end of the distance sensor 320. When the bulge of the irregular glass bottle 110 pushes the detection movable end 323 inward, the distance between the detection movable end 323 and the sensor is small. At this time, the distance sensor 320 obtains a small displacement. When the nearest displacement data is obtained (nearer displacement data indicates that the bottle body at the corresponding point is convex), and the detection movable end 323 does not generate a large displacement through the detection push head 321, the distance between the detection movable end 323 and the sensor is large. At this time, the distance sensor 320 obtains a farther displacement data (a farther displacement data indicates that the bottle body at the corresponding point is concave). By comparing the sensor reading at each measurement point with its initial reading (before contact with the bottle body) through a control system of existing technology (such as PLC), the actual three-dimensional contour curve of the irregular glass bottle 110 at the detection section can be accurately calculated, clearly distinguishing the concave and convex points. The measured displacement data can be directly and accurately mapped to the gas corresponding to the clamping part 440. Regarding the position of the airbag clamp (the number of detection push heads 321 and the number of movable clamp heads 452 are the same), when the control system obtains displacement data close to the sensor 320, the control system controls the corresponding air intake valve 455 to introduce a small amount of air into the movable airbag 451, so that the movable airbag 451 drives the movable clamp head 452 to produce a small displacement, so as to abut against the protrusion of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110; when the control system obtains displacement data far from the sensor 320, the control system controls the corresponding air intake valve 455 to introduce a large amount of air into the movable airbag 451, so that the movable airbag 451 drives the movable clamp head 452 to produce a large displacement, so as to abut against the indentation of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110.
[0048] Reference Figures 1-5In some specific embodiments, a plurality of detection reset slots 330 are provided on one side of the detection movable seat 310. The plurality of detection reset slots 330 are respectively connected to a plurality of detection movable slots 322. A detection reset column 332 is slidably connected inside the detection reset slot 330. The detection reset column 332 is connected to the adjacent detection movable end 323. A detection reset spring 331 is provided at one end of the detection reset column 332. One end of the detection reset spring 331 is connected to the inside of the detection reset slot 330.
[0049] Through the above technical solution, when the protruding part of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 contacts the detection pusher 321, it pushes the detection movable end 323 to slide into the detection movable groove 322. This action simultaneously drives the detection reset column 332 to move inward in the detection reset groove 330, squeezing the detection reset spring 331, so that the detection reset spring 331 is in a contracted state. When the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 is removed from the detection pusher 321, the detection reset spring 331 releases its elastic force, pushing the detection reset column 332 to slide outward along the detection reset groove 330. The detection reset column 332 is rigidly connected to forcibly pull the detection movable end 323 and the pusher back to the initial extended position, so that the next batch of irregularly shaped glass bottles 110 can be detected.
[0050] Furthermore, the detection reset groove 330 is located on the side of the detection movable seat 310 away from the distance sensor 320, forming an independent chamber separated from the detection movable groove 322 where the distance sensor 320 is installed. The detection reset column 332 and the detection reset spring 331 are completely built into the closed space of the detection reset groove 330, thereby improving the recognition accuracy of the distance sensor 320. If the detection reset spring 331 is set in the detection movable groove 322, the slight twisting caused by the contraction or extension of the detection reset spring 331 will be detected by the distance sensor 320, which will cause the distance sensor 320 to receive incorrect displacement data, resulting in the movable airbag 451 extending incorrectly and failing to effectively clamp the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110.
[0051] Reference Figures 6-8 In some specific embodiments, the top of the bottle collecting top frame 410 is provided with a shunt motor 412, which drives the bottle collecting movable seat 411 to rotate. The bottom of the bottle collecting movable seat 411 is provided with a bottle collecting support seat 420. Bottle collecting adjustment seats 421 are movably connected to both sides of the bottle collecting support seat 420. The bottle collecting limiting plate 430 is connected to the adjacent bottle collecting adjustment seat 421. The top of the bottle collecting movable seat 411 is provided with a guide slide rod 414. The inside of the bottle collecting top frame 410 is provided with a guide slide groove 413, which is arc-shaped. One end of the guide slide rod 414 passes through the guide slide groove 413, so that the guide slide rod 414 slides in cooperation with the guide slide groove 413. One end of the guide slide rod 414 is provided with a limiting top plate 415, which is larger than the size of the guide slide rod 414.
[0052] Through the above technical solution, the diversion motor 412 is fixed to the top of the bottle collecting top frame 410, and its output shaft directly drives the bottle collecting movable seat 411 to rotate, which drives the bottle collecting adjusting seat 421 to rotate synchronously, thereby changing the orientation of the bottle collecting limiting plates 430 on both sides, so that the irregular glass bottle 110 is guided to the corresponding diversion line of the diversion section 500; and since the guide slide 413 is arc-shaped, when the bottle collecting movable seat 411 rotates, it will drive the guide slide rod 414 to slide and cooperate with the guide slide 413, thereby constraining the rotation position of the bottle collecting movable seat 411 and ensuring that the irregular glass bottle 110 is accurately guided into the diversion channel.
[0053] Reference Figures 6-8 In some specific embodiments, the bottle collecting support 420 is provided with adjusting slide rods 422 on both sides, the bottle collecting adjusting seat 421 is provided with a first adjusting groove 423 inside, the adjusting slide rod 422 slides with the adjacent first adjusting groove 423, the bottom of the bottle collecting adjusting seat 421 is provided with a first locking hole 424, the first locking hole 424 is connected to the first adjusting groove 423, the first locking hole 424 is threaded with a first locking bolt 425 inside, and the first locking bolt 425 abuts against the adjacent adjusting slide rod 422.
[0054] With the above technical solution, when the batch of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 to be produced changes, its size also changes. At this time, the limiting interval 431 needs to be adjusted according to the size of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. The first adjusting groove 423 of the bottle collecting adjusting seat 421 slides along the adjacent adjusting slide rod 422, so that the limiting interval 431 becomes larger or smaller, thereby facilitating the matching of the size of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. After adjustment, the first locking bolt 425 is screwed into the first locking hole 424. The first locking bolt 425 abuts against the adjacent adjusting slide rod 422, thereby facilitating the locking of the position of the bottle collecting adjusting seat 421 after adjustment.
[0055] Reference Figure 2In some specific embodiments, the feeding section 200 includes two feeding limit plates 210, which are disposed on the top of the conveying device 100, forming a feeding limit interval 240 between them. The feeding limit interval 240 is connected to the detection interval 312. The top of the support frame 120 is provided with two sets of feeding support seats 230, and the two feeding limit plates 210 are located between the two sets of feeding support seats 230. One side of the feeding limit plate 210 is provided with... There is a set of feed adjustment rods 220. A second adjustment groove 260 is provided on one side of the feed support 230. A set of feed adjustment rods 220 of the feed limiting plate 210 is slidably engaged with an adjacent set of second adjustment grooves 260. A second locking hole 270 is provided on one side of the feed support 230, which connects to the adjacent second adjustment groove 260. A second locking bolt 250 is internally threaded into the second locking hole 270. The second locking bolt 250 abuts against the adjacent feed adjustment rod 220.
[0056] With the above technical solution, when the batch of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 to be produced changes, its size also changes. The second adjustment groove 260 of the feeding support 230 slides along the adjacent feeding adjustment rod 220, so that the feeding limit interval 240 increases or decreases, thereby facilitating the matching of the size of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. After adjustment, the second locking bolt 250 is screwed into the second locking hole 270. The second locking bolt 250 abuts against the adjacent feeding adjustment rod 220, thereby facilitating the locking of the position of the feeding support 230 after adjustment.
[0057] Reference Figures 6-8 In some specific embodiments, the diversion section 500 includes a diversion top frame 510 disposed on the top of the support frame 120. The bottom of the diversion top frame 510 is provided with a first diversion plate 511, and the top of the conveying device 100 is provided with two second diversion plates 520. The first diversion plate 511 is located between the two second diversion plates 520, so that the first diversion plate 511 and the adjacent second diversion plate 520 are separated to form a diversion interval 521.
[0058] Through the above technical solution, the first diversion plate 511 at the bottom of the diversion top frame 510 serves as the central reference plate and is located at the center line of the support frame 120, while the two second diversion plates 520 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the conveying device 100 to form two diversion intervals 521, thereby facilitating the separation of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 into two conveying lines, which are then diverted and conveyed to the packaging mechanism respectively.
[0059] Reference Figure 13In some specific embodiments, the top of the support frame 120 is provided with two sets of diversion support seats 530, and two second diversion plates 520 are located between the two sets of diversion support seats 530. One side of the second diversion plate 520 is provided with a diversion adjusting rod 534. The inside of the diversion support seat 530 is provided with a third adjusting groove 533. The diversion adjusting rod 534 of the second diversion plate 520 is slidably engaged with the third adjusting groove 533 of the adjacent diversion support seat 530. The top of the diversion support seat 530 is provided with a third locking hole 531 that communicates with the third adjusting groove 533. The third locking hole 531 is internally threaded with a third locking bolt 532. The third locking bolt 532 abuts against the adjacent diversion adjusting rod 534.
[0060] With the above technical solution, when the batch of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110 to be produced changes, its size also changes. The third adjustment groove 533 of the diversion support 530 slides along the adjacent diversion adjustment rod 534, so that the diversion interval 521 increases or decreases, thereby facilitating the matching of the size of the irregularly shaped glass bottle 110. After adjustment, the third locking bolt 532 is screwed into the third locking hole 531. The third locking bolt 532 abuts against the adjacent diversion adjustment rod 534, thereby facilitating the locking of the position of the diversion support 530 after adjustment.
[0061] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
Claims
1. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles, comprising a support frame, a conveying device at the top of the support frame, and a feeding section, a bottle-collecting mechanism body, and a diverting section sequentially arranged at the top of the support frame. The bottle-collecting mechanism body includes a bottle-collecting top frame disposed at the top of the support frame, a bottle-collecting movable seat rotatably connected to the bottom of the bottle-collecting top frame, and two bottle-collecting limiting plates disposed at the bottom of the bottle-collecting movable seat. The two bottle-collecting limiting plates are spaced apart to form a limiting interval and are close to the conveying device. The device is characterized in that... The bottle collecting mechanism body includes a clamping part; The clamping part includes two clamping plates, which are movably disposed at one end of the two bottle-collecting limiting plates, so that the two clamping plates are separated to form a clamping gap. The clamping plates have multiple clamping movable grooves inside, and a connecting block is provided inside the clamping movable groove. A movable airbag is provided at one end of the connecting block, and a movable clamp is provided at one end of the movable airbag. Multiple movable outlets are provided on one side of the clamping plate, and the multiple movable outlets are respectively connected to the multiple clamping movable grooves, so that the movable clamp faces the movable outlet. An air inlet valve is provided on the other side of the clamping plate. The air inlet valve is connected to the movable airbag through a pipe, so that when the air inlet valve supplies air to the movable airbag, the movable clamp can pass through the movable outlet.
2. The anti-tipping bottle collecting device for irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air outlet valve is provided on the other side of the clamping plate. The air outlet valve is connected to the movable airbag through a pipe. One end of the connecting block is provided with an airbag return spring. One end of the airbag return spring passes through the interior of the movable airbag, so that one end of the airbag return spring is connected to the movable clamp.
3. The anti-tipping bottle collecting device for irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of each of the two bottle-collecting limiting plates is provided with a clamping support seat. A clamping movable cavity is opened on one side of the clamping support seat. The two clamping plates are slidably connected to the clamping movable cavities of the two clamping support seats respectively. A clamping cylinder is provided on the other side of the clamping support seat. The clamping cylinder drives the adjacent clamping plates to move.
4. The anti-tipping bottle collecting device for irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the support frame is provided with a contour detection mechanism, which is located between the feeding section and the bottle collecting mechanism body. The contour detection mechanism includes two detection cylinders located on the top of the support frame. One end of each detection cylinder is provided with a detection movable seat. The detection movable seats of the two detection cylinders are spaced apart to form a detection interval. A plurality of detection movable slots are opened on one side of each detection movable seat. A detection movable end is slidably connected in the detection movable slot. One end of each detection movable end is provided with a detection pusher. One end of the detection pusher protrudes outside the detection movable slot. A plurality of distance sensors are provided on the other side of the detection movable seat. The recognition end of each distance sensor passes through the interior of an adjacent detection movable slot, so that the recognition end of the distance sensor faces the detection movable end.
5. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection movable seat has multiple detection reset slots on one side, and the multiple detection reset slots are respectively connected to the multiple detection movable slots. A detection reset column is slidably connected inside the detection reset slot. The detection reset column is connected to the adjacent detection movable end. A detection reset spring is provided at one end of the detection reset column. One end of the detection reset spring is connected to the inside of the detection reset slot.
6. The anti-tipping bottle collecting device for irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the bottle collecting frame is equipped with a shunt motor, which drives the bottle collecting movable seat to rotate. The bottom of the bottle collecting movable seat is equipped with a bottle collecting support seat. Bottle collecting adjustment seats are movably connected to both sides of the bottle collecting support seat. The bottle collecting limiting plate is connected to the adjacent bottle collecting adjustment seat. The top of the bottle collecting movable seat is equipped with a guide slide rod. The inside of the bottle collecting frame is equipped with a guide slide groove, which is arc-shaped. One end of the guide slide rod passes through the guide slide groove, allowing the guide slide rod to slide in cooperation with the guide slide groove. One end of the guide slide rod is equipped with a limiting top plate, the size of which is larger than the size of the guide slide rod.
7. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottle collecting support is provided with adjusting slide rods on both sides. The bottle collecting adjustment seat has a first adjusting groove inside. The adjusting slide rod is slidably engaged with the adjacent first adjusting groove. The bottom of the bottle collecting adjustment seat has a first locking hole. The first locking hole is connected to the first adjusting groove. The first locking hole is threaded with a first locking bolt inside. The first locking bolt abuts against the adjacent adjusting slide rod.
8. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding section includes two feeding limit plates, which are disposed on the top of the conveying device, forming a feeding limit interval between them. The feeding limit interval is connected to the detection interval. The top of the support frame is provided with two sets of feeding support seats, and the two feeding limit plates are located between the two sets of feeding support seats. A set of feeding adjustment rods is provided on one side of each feeding limit plate, and a second adjustment groove is opened on one side of each feeding support seat. The set of feeding adjustment rods of the feeding limit plate is slidably engaged with the second adjustment groove of the adjacent set of feeding support seats. A second locking hole is opened on one side of each feeding support seat, which is connected to the adjacent second adjustment groove. A second locking bolt is threaded into the second locking hole, and the second locking bolt abuts against the adjacent feeding adjustment rod.
9. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diversion section includes a diversion top frame disposed on the top of the support frame. The bottom of the diversion top frame is provided with a first diversion plate, and the top of the conveying device is provided with two second diversion plates. The first diversion plate is located between the two second diversion plates, so that the first diversion plate is separated from the adjacent second diversion plate to form a diversion interval.
10. A bottle-collecting device for preventing tipping of irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top of the support frame is provided with two sets of diversion support seats, and two second diversion plates are located between the two sets of diversion support seats. A set of diversion adjustment rods is provided on one side of the second diversion plate. A third adjustment groove is opened inside the diversion support seat. One set of diversion adjustment rods of the second diversion plate is slidably engaged with the third adjustment groove of the adjacent set of diversion support seats. A third locking hole communicating with the third adjustment groove is opened on the top of the diversion support seat. A third locking bolt is threaded into the third locking hole. The third locking bolt abuts against the adjacent diversion adjustment rod.