Glass bottle translation method and device

Abstract

The invention discloses a glass bottle translation method which comprises a feeding channel, glass bottles are arranged in a line in the feeding channel and are next to one another, a discharging channel and more than two distributing channels are included, the initial section of each distributing channel is connected with the feeding channel, the tail end of each distributing channel is connected with the discharging channel, and the discharging channel is connected with the discharging channel. The moving direction of the discharging channel is perpendicular to the moving direction of the feeding channel, the tail ends of all the distributing channels are staggered on the feeding channel at equal intervals, and the glass bottles on the different distributing channels enter the discharging channel at the same time. The glass bottle translation method disclosed by the invention has the beneficial effects that the glass bottles are ensured to be arranged at equal intervals on the discharging channel through unique design. According to the conveying mode of equal-interval arrangement, the problem that in a traditional conveying mode, the intervals of the glass bottles are not uniform is effectively solved, the accuracy and efficiency of subsequent machining procedures are improved, and the defective rate is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the production equipment of glass bottles, in particular to a translation method and device of glass bottles. BACKGROUND

[0002] Glass will produce stress in the manufacturing process, which will affect the physical and chemical properties of the glass. Annealing process is to reheat the glass to a certain temperature, so that the internal particles move, thereby dispersing or eliminating these stresses. For this purpose, after the glass bottle is manufactured by the glass bottle machine, the glass bottle needs to be transported to the annealing furnace for annealing, and then the glass bottle is taken out from the annealing furnace and transported to the subsequent process.

[0003] The traditional conveying method is difficult to realize the equal-interval arrangement and conveying of glass bottles, and the spacing between the glass bottles is not uniform, which not only affects the accuracy and efficiency of the subsequent processing procedures, for example, in the labeling, filling and other links, position deviation is easy to occur, resulting in product quality defects and increasing the rate of defective products. Moreover, due to the inconsistent spacing, the glass bottles are easy to collide with each other during high-speed conveying, causing damage to the bottle body and further increasing the production cost. SUMMARY

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a translation method and device of glass bottles to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art and at least provide a beneficial choice or create conditions.

[0005] The solution to the technical problem of the present application is a glass bottle translation method, including an inlet channel, glass bottles are arranged in a line and close to each other in the inlet channel, including an outlet channel and two or more distribution channels, the starting section of each distribution channel is connected with the inlet channel, and the end of each classification channel is connected with the outlet channel. The moving direction of the outlet channel is perpendicular to the moving direction of the inlet channel, the ends of all distribution channels are staggered at equal intervals on the inlet channel, and the glass bottles on different distribution channels enter the outlet channel at the same time.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present application are: the glass bottle translation method can realize equal-interval arrangement of glass bottles in the conveying process through unique design. Specifically, since the ends of each distribution channel are staggered at equal intervals on the feeding channel, when the glass bottles enter the distribution channel from the feeding channel and then enter the discharging channel from the distribution channel, the glass bottles on different distribution channels can reach the discharging channel at the same time, thereby ensuring the equal-interval arrangement of the glass bottles on the discharging channel. This equal-interval arrangement conveying method effectively avoids the problem of uneven spacing between glass bottles in the traditional conveying method, improves the accuracy and efficiency of subsequent processing procedures, and reduces the rate of defective products. At the same time, since the glass bottles maintain equal intervals during conveying, the risk of bottle body breakage is reduced, further reducing production costs.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the moving speed of each distribution channel is independently controlled, and by controlling the moving speed of the distribution channel, the glass bottles can enter the discharging channel at the same time in different distribution channels. In actual application, different distribution channels may have different moving speeds of glass bottles due to various factors (such as channel length, friction coefficient, etc.), and by independently controlling the moving speed of each distribution channel, it can be ensured that all glass bottles can accurately reach the discharging channel at the same time, thereby maintaining the conveying state of equal-interval arrangement. This not only improves the stability of the conveying process, but also further improves the reliability of the subsequent processing procedure and the product quality.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, in the feeding channel, N glass bottles are released at a time, and the number N is equal to the number of distribution channels; the interval time T for each release is such that the glass bottles maintain equal-interval arrangement on the discharging channel. This design precisely controls the release quantity and interval time of the feeding channel, and cooperates with the distribution channel and the discharging channel to realize full automation and high precision of the glass bottle conveying process. It can not only adapt to the needs of different production speeds, but also flexibly adjust the release quantity and interval time according to the actual production situation to achieve the best conveying effect and production efficiency.

[0009] The present application also provides a glass bottle translation device which adopts the above-mentioned glass bottle translation method to transfer glass bottles. Specifically, the translation device includes a rack, and the rack is provided with a translation conveyor belt. The translation conveyor belt includes a feeding channel moving in the front-rear direction, a discharging channel moving in the left-right direction, and a plurality of distribution channels connecting the feeding channel and the discharging channel. The starting sections of all distribution channels are connected with the feeding channel, and the ends of all distribution channels are staggered at equal intervals on the feeding channel. This structural design enables the glass bottles to smoothly enter the distribution channel from the feeding channel, then enter the discharging channel from the distribution channel, and maintain equal-interval arrangement during the conveying process.

[0010] In order to further improve the distribution efficiency of the glass bottles, the distribution channels are arranged on the feeding channel in the circumferential direction, and the feeding channel and the distribution channel are provided with a poking disc. The glass bottles are distributed into each distribution channel through the poking disc. The poking disc comprises a plurality of temporary storage ports, each of which is provided with a pushing mechanism; the temporary storage ports correspond to the feeding channel or the distribution channel. This design enables the glass bottles to be orderly distributed, avoiding the occurrence of confusion and blockage.

[0011] At the same time, in order to realize the accurate release and closing of the glass bottles, the end of the feeding channel is provided with a gate valve. The gate valve can accurately control the release quantity and timing of the glass bottles, ensuring that the number of glass bottles released each time matches the number of distribution channels. In addition, the outlet of the distribution channel is provided with a sensor, and the distribution channel comprises a servo motor which controls the moving speed of the distribution channel. The sensor is electrically connected with the servo motor, can monitor the outlet condition of the distribution channel in real time, and adjust the running speed of the servo motor according to the need, so as to ensure that the glass bottles can smoothly and accurately enter the discharging channel.

[0012] In order to realize the automatic control of the entire translation device, the translation device further comprises a control unit. The control unit is electrically connected with the above-mentioned sensor, servo motor and gate valve, is used for receiving the signal of the sensor and controlling the running speed of the servo motor and the opening and closing action of the gate valve. Through the accurate control of the control unit, the full automatic operation of the glass bottles in the translation process can be realized, greatly improving the production efficiency and product quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly described below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and other design schemes and drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The concept, specific structure and generated technical effects of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the embodiments and the drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative labor are within the protection scope of the present application. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, and the drawings are used to supplement the description of the text part of the specification, so that one can intuitively and visually understand each technical feature and the overall technical scheme of the present application, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the present application.

[0016] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation description, such as the orientation or position relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0017] In the description of the present application, the meaning of several is one or more, the meaning of multiple is more than two, greater than, less than, more than, etc. are understood as not including the number, above, below, etc. are understood as including the number. If the first, second is described, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the sequence of indicated technical features.

[0018] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the present application in combination with the specific content of the technical scheme. Meanwhile, each technical feature in the present application can be combined interactively without conflict.

[0019] The traditional conveying method is difficult to realize the equal-interval arrangement and conveying of glass bottles, and the interval between the glass bottles is uneven, which not only affects the accuracy and efficiency of the subsequent processing procedures, but also easily causes position deviation in processes such as labeling and filling, resulting in quality defects of products and increasing the rate of defective products. Moreover, because the intervals are not the same, the glass bottles are easy to collide with each other during high-speed conveying, the bottle body is damaged, and the production cost is further increased.

[0020] To this end, the application provides a glass bottle translation method, which comprises an inlet channel, an outlet channel and a plurality of distribution channels. The inlet channel and the outlet channel are arranged vertically opposite to each other, and the distribution channels are connected to the two channels and arranged obliquely. The glass bottles enter the inlet channel, are distributed one by one through the distribution channels, and are then conveyed to the outlet channel to realize the equidistant arrangement and conveying of the glass bottles. Specifically, a plurality of glass bottles are arranged in a line and close to each other in the inlet channel. The starting section of each distribution channel is connected to the inlet channel, and the end of each distribution channel is connected to the outlet channel. The ends of all the distribution channels are staggered equidistantly on the inlet channel, and the glass bottles on different distribution channels enter the outlet channel at the same time. By adjusting the length of the distribution channel and the conveying speed, the glass bottles in different distribution channels at different times can reach the designated position of the outlet channel at the same time, thereby realizing accurate equidistant arrangement. This method does not require a complex control system, has a simple and reliable structure, is suitable for high-speed automatic production lines, and effectively improves the operation accuracy and production yield of subsequent processes.

[0021] During work, after the glass bottles complete the front-end production, they are closely arranged in the inlet channel. With the movement of the inlet channel, the glass bottles are sequentially sent into each distribution channel. Since the ends of the distribution channels are staggered equidistantly on the inlet channel, when the glass bottles enter the outlet channel from the distribution channels, the glass bottles on different distribution channels can reach at the same time, thereby forming an equidistant arrangement on the outlet channel. This arrangement not only improves the accuracy and efficiency of subsequent processing procedures, but also reduces the collision between glass bottles and the risk of bottle body damage. In addition, by independently controlling the movement speed of each distribution channel, the glass bottles in different distribution channels can be ensured to enter the outlet channel at the same time, even in the face of differences in channel length, friction coefficient, etc., a stable equidistant conveying state can be maintained.

[0022] The application controls the movement speed of the glass bottles in each distribution channel, so that the glass bottles entering the outlet channel from different distribution channels are uniformly distributed on the outlet channel and have equal spacing between each other, thereby realizing efficient translation conversion of the glass bottles from single-column dense arrangement to multi-column sparse arrangement. This method does not require a complex mechanical structure, and can complete distribution by only adjusting the transmission timing and the speed of the distribution channel, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing equipment maintenance cost. In addition, this translation method can adapt to the production needs of different specifications of glass bottles by presetting the distribution timing logic, and has good universality and expandability.

[0023] Further as a preferred embodiment, in the feeding channel, N glass bottles are released at a time, and N is equal to the number of the distribution channels; the interval time for each release is T, and the interval time T makes the glass bottles maintain an equal interval arrangement on the discharging channel. By precisely controlling the release time T and the transmission speed of the distribution channels, it is ensured that each batch of N glass bottles can reach the intersection point of the discharging channel synchronously after entering different distribution channels, even if the path lengths are different. Moreover, the glass bottles of the next batch can also maintain the same interval with the glass bottles of the previous batch. Thus, continuous and stable equal-interval discharging is realized, and the efficient connection of subsequent labeling, filling or detection processes is ensured. The method uses the coordinated adjustment of time and speed to replace the complex mechanical positioning mechanism, so that the glass bottles naturally form an interval arrangement on the discharging channel. At the same time, the setting of the time T can take into account the beat of the production line, thereby improving the stability and adaptability of the entire conveying system, and being suitable for flexible switching of various bottle types and production speeds.

[0024] In actual application, the position and speed of the glass bottles are monitored in real time by the sensor, and the transmission parameters of each distribution channel are dynamically fine-tuned by the control system, so as to further improve the arrangement accuracy. When different specifications of glass bottles are replaced, only the release interval time T and the distribution channel speed parameters need to be adjusted, without the need to replace mechanical parts, thereby greatly enhancing the flexible production capacity of the production line.

[0025] At the same time, referring to Figure 1 The application further provides a translation device applying the above glass bottle translation method, specifically, the translation device comprises a rack, and a translation conveying belt is arranged on the rack. The translation conveying belt comprises a feeding channel 100 moving in the front-rear direction, a discharging channel 200 moving in the left-right direction, and a plurality of distribution channels 300 connecting the feeding channel 100 and the discharging channel 200. The starting sections of all the distribution channels 300 are connected with the feeding channel 100, and the ends of all the distribution channels 300 are staggered at equal intervals on the feeding channel 200. Such a structure design makes the glass bottles smoothly enter the distribution channels from the feeding channel, and then enter the discharging channel from the distribution channels, while maintaining an equal interval arrangement.

[0026] In order to further improve the distribution efficiency of the glass bottles, the distribution channels 300 are arranged along the circumference on the outlet of the feeding channel 100, and a distribution disc is arranged between the feeding channel 100 and the distribution channels 300. The distribution disc is periodically rotated under the driving of the driving mechanism, and the glass bottles in the feeding channel 100 are accurately guided into each distribution channel 300 in turn. The distribution disc is provided with a number of temporary storage ports matched with the number of distribution channels, each temporary storage port corresponds to the inlet of a distribution channel, and a push-out mechanism is arranged on each temporary storage port to ensure that N glass bottles can enter each different distribution channel 300 in turn. By adjusting the rotation speed and the stop time of the distribution disc, the accurate synchronization with the release interval time T is realized, and the continuous and stable distribution of the glass bottles is ensured. The structure simplifies the complexity of the traditional bottle distribution mechanism, and improves the action reliability and response speed.

[0027] At the same time, in order to realize the accurate release and closing of the glass bottles, a gate valve is arranged at the end of the feeding channel. The gate valve can accurately control the release quantity and timing of the glass bottles, and ensure that the number of glass bottles released each time matches the number of distribution channels. In addition, the outlet of the distribution channel is provided with a sensor, and the distribution channel includes a servo motor which controls the moving speed of the distribution channel. The sensor and the servo motor are electrically connected, can monitor the outlet condition of the distribution channel in real time, and adjust the running speed of the servo motor according to the need, so as to ensure that the glass bottles can smoothly and accurately enter the discharge channel.

[0028] In order to realize the automatic control of the whole translation device, the translation device further includes a control unit. The control unit is electrically connected with the above-mentioned sensor, servo motor and gate valve, is used for receiving the signal of the sensor and controlling the running speed of the servo motor and the opening and closing action of the gate valve. Through the accurate control of the control unit, the full-automatic operation of the glass bottles in the translation process can be realized, and the production efficiency and product quality are greatly improved. Combined with the real-time feedback of the sensor on the feeding speed and position, the control system dynamically adjusts the opening and closing timing and transmission rate of each distribution channel, so as to ensure the stable distribution accuracy of the discharge end. The whole process realizes full-automatic operation, and the intelligent level and continuous operation ability of the production line are significantly improved.

[0029] The layout design of the distribution channel is further optimized. For example, the distribution channel is arranged as an arc transition section, so as to reduce the frictional resistance and impact stress of the glass bottles in the transportation process, and effectively avoid the scratching or tilting of the bottle body.

[0030] In addition, each distribution channel is equipped with an independent drive unit, which cooperates with a photoelectric sensor to achieve accurate counting and synchronous control, ensuring that the distribution action matches the glass bottle conveying rhythm. The control system uses PLC programming logic, pre-stores multiple distribution modes to adapt to different bottle types and rhythm requirements, and switches conveniently without mechanical adjustment. At the same time, this translation method supports multi-level cascade expansion, and by connecting multiple discharge channels as the next stage of the feed channel, it can realize the orderly arrangement of glass bottles in a two-dimensional plane. The system can automatically switch between single-layer distribution and multi-layer stacking processes according to the production line requirements, and combine with the visual recognition module to correct the bottle orientation in real time, further improving the arrangement accuracy. It meets the feeding requirements of glass bottles in the production process of high-speed filling and precise labeling.

[0031] The translation device of the present application accurately controls the number of glass bottles released each time through the gate valve. The release quantity N is equal to the number of distribution channels, and the release interval time T is accurately calculated and adjusted to ensure that the glass bottles maintain equal spacing on the discharge channel.

[0032] The distribution channels are arranged around the feed channel along the circumference. The distribution disc between the feed channel and the distribution channel plays a key distribution role. The multiple temporary storage ports on the distribution disc correspond to the feed channel and the distribution channel. The push-out mechanism on each temporary storage port can accurately push the glass bottle from the feed channel into the corresponding distribution channel. This design makes the glass bottle distribution process orderly, avoiding confusion and congestion of glass bottles during distribution, and improving distribution efficiency.

[0033] Each distribution channel is equipped with a servo motor, which can independently control the moving speed of the distribution channel. The inductor at the outlet of the distribution channel monitors the movement of the glass bottle in real time and feeds back the signal to the control unit. The control unit accurately adjusts the running speed of the servo motor according to the signal of the inductor, ensuring that the glass bottles on different distribution channels can reach the discharge channel at the same time, thereby maintaining the equal spacing of the glass bottles on the discharge channel.

[0034] The glass bottle translation device of the present application realizes full automation and high precision in the glass bottle conveying process through the coordinated work of various components. It not only can adapt to the needs of different production speeds, but also can flexibly adjust the release quantity and interval time according to the actual production situation to achieve the best conveying effect and production efficiency. At the same time, this device effectively solves the problems of uneven spacing of glass bottles, easy collision and other problems in traditional conveying methods, reduces the rate of defective products and production cost, improves product quality and production efficiency, has significant economic and social benefits.

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present application have been disclosed with specific reference to a preferred embodiment. A person with ordinary skill in the art understands that variations in, or replacements for, the preferred embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the spirit of the application. These equivalent variations or replacements are also encompassed within the scope of the claims defined below.

Claims

1. A method of translating glass bottles, comprising an infeed lane in which the glass bottles are aligned in a single file and next to each other, characterized in that: The device comprises an outlet channel and two or more sub-channels, the starting section of each sub-channel is connected with the inlet channel, the end of each sub-channel is connected with the outlet channel, the moving direction of the outlet channel is perpendicular to the moving direction of the inlet channel, the ends of all sub-channels are staggered at equal intervals on the inlet channel, and the glass bottles on different sub-channels enter the outlet channel at the same time.

2. The glass bottle translation method of claim 1, wherein: The moving speed of each sub-channel is independently controlled, and the glass bottles can enter the outlet channel in different sub-channels at the same time by controlling the moving speed of the sub-channels.

3. The glass bottle translation method of claim 1, wherein: In the inlet channel, N glass bottles are released at a time, and N is equal to the number of sub-channels; the interval time T for each release is such that the glass bottles are arranged at equal intervals on the outlet channel.

4. A translation device for glass bottles, comprising a frame, on which a translation conveyor belt is provided, characterized in that: The translation conveyor adopts the glass bottle translation method as claimed in any one of claims 1-3.

5. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 4, wherein: The translation conveyor comprises an inlet channel moving in the front-back direction, an outlet channel moving in the left-right direction, and a plurality of sub-channels connecting the inlet channel and the outlet channel, the starting section of each sub-channel is connected with the inlet channel, and the ends of all sub-channels are staggered at equal intervals on the inlet channel.

6. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 5, wherein: The sub-channels are arranged on the inlet channel in the circumferential direction, and a distributing disc is arranged between the inlet channel and the sub-channels, the glass bottles are distributed into the sub-channels through the distributing disc.

7. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 6, wherein: The distributing disc comprises a plurality of temporary storage ports, each temporary storage port is provided with a pushing mechanism; the temporary storage port corresponds to the inlet channel or the sub-channel.

8. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 5, wherein: The end of the inlet channel is provided with a gate valve, and the gate valve is used to release and close the glass bottles.

9. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 5, wherein: The outlet of the sub-channel is provided with a sensor, the sub-channel comprises a servo motor, the servo motor controls the moving speed of the sub-channel, and the sensor is electrically connected with the servo motor.

10. The apparatus for translating glass bottles of claim 9, wherein: The translation device further comprises a control unit electrically connected with the sensor, the servo motor, and the gate valve, and used to receive the signal of the sensor and control the running speed of the servo motor and the opening and closing actions of the gate valve, so as to realize the automatic control of the glass bottles in the translation process.

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