Double-station tank cover counter

Abstract

The invention discloses a double-station tank cover counter which comprises a base, a mounting frame is arranged at the upper end of the base, a mounting plate is placed in the middle of the top wall of the mounting frame, a guide ring is arranged at the front end of the mounting plate, a positioning plate is arranged in the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame, an infrared counter is arranged at the front end of the positioning plate, and the double-station tank cover counter further comprises a fixing mechanism and a bearing mechanism. The fixing mechanism comprises vertical rods and a top plate, the vertical rods are arranged on the left side and the right side of the top wall of the mounting frame correspondingly, baffles are arranged at the lower ends of the vertical rods correspondingly, the vertical rods are slidably connected with sliding holes correspondingly formed in the lower end of the top plate correspondingly, and the upper end of the top plate makes contact with the lower end of the mounting plate. A traditional mode that the guide ring is installed and fixed through bolt body connection is replaced, the problem that the stability of the counting tray is reduced due to the fact that hydraulic oil of the hydraulic rod is affected by temperature and humidity is solved, and the counting efficiency is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of can lid processing technology, specifically a dual-station can lid counter. Background Technology

[0002] Can lids are caps used to seal cans, containers, or bottles, and they are widely used in the food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. A dual-station can lid counter is a device used to automatically count and track the number of can lids. It is widely used in production lines, packaging, and logistics. This device can improve efficiency, reduce human error, and ensure accurate counting of can lids.

[0003] In the operation of a dual-station can lid counter, a guide ring of the corresponding size is usually installed according to the size of the can lid model, and then it is fixed by fastening bolts. Then, the hydraulic rod drives the right counting tray to move so that it is located under the guide ring. Then, the external equipment moves the can lid into the inside of the guide ring. As the can lid passes through the counter, the counter counts. The can lids that enter the guide ring will eventually fall to the top of the right counting tray. At this time, the adjusting equipment gradually drives the right counting tray to move downward. When the stack of can lids on the top of the right counting tray reaches the set value, the hydraulic rod moves the left counting tray to the bottom of the guide ring, so that the counting operation can continue.

[0004] Existing dual-station can lid counters, while capable of fixing the guide ring via bolt connection during operation, are cumbersome to operate and difficult to disassemble and replace later. Although the hydraulic rod can move the counting tray, the hydraulic oil inside is sensitive to ambient temperature and humidity. Temperature changes cause changes in the volume of the hydraulic oil, resulting in air mixing and forming bubbles, affecting the stability of the hydraulic rod. This causes the counting tray to shake during movement, ultimately scattering the stacked can lids and reducing counting efficiency. Therefore, we propose a dual-station can lid counter. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the existing defects and provide a dual-station can lid counter, which replaces the traditional method of installing and fixing the guide ring by means of a bolt connection. This facilitates the installation and disassembly of the guide ring, solves the problem that the stability of the counting tray is reduced due to the influence of temperature and humidity on the hydraulic oil of the hydraulic rod, prevents the can lids from scattering during the movement after counting, and further improves the counting efficiency. This can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a dual-station can lid counter, including a base, a mounting frame at the upper end of the base, a mounting plate at the middle of the top wall of the mounting frame, a guide ring at the front end of the mounting plate, a positioning plate at the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame, an infrared counter at the front end of the positioning plate, and also including a fixing mechanism and a bearing mechanism.

[0007] Fixing mechanism: It includes uprights and a top plate. The uprights are respectively set on the left and right sides of the top wall of the mounting frame. Each upright is provided with a baffle at its lower end. The uprights are slidably connected to the corresponding sliding holes at the lower end of the top plate. The upper end of the top plate is in contact with the lower end of the mounting plate.

[0008] The load-bearing mechanism is located inside the mounting frame, replacing the traditional method of fixing the guide ring by bolt connection. This facilitates the installation and disassembly of the guide ring, solves the problem of reduced stability of the counting tray due to the influence of temperature and humidity on the hydraulic oil of the hydraulic rod, prevents the can lid from scattering during movement after counting, and further improves counting efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a microcontroller, which is located at the right end of the mounting bracket. The input terminal of the microcontroller is electrically connected to an external power supply, and the infrared counter is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller, enabling it to regulate the electrical components inside the device.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism also includes springs, which are respectively disposed between the lower end of the top plate and the upper end of the baffle. The springs are all sleeved on the outside of the lower side of the upright, and can drive the top plate to move and reset.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism also includes a fixing seat, a top rod, and a mounting seat. The fixing seat is located on the upper side of the rear wall of the mounting frame. The front end of the fixing seat is rotatably connected to the top rod. The upper end of the top rod contacts the lower end of the top plate. The mounting seat is located in the middle of the upper end of the top rod. The right end of the mounting seat is provided with a limit groove, which can adjust the position of the top plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism also includes an electric push rod and a limiting rod. The electric push rod is located in the middle of the rear wall of the mounting frame and is located on the upper side of the fixing seat. A limiting rod is provided on the front side of the telescopic end of the electric push rod. The limiting rod is located inside the limiting groove. The input end of the electric push rod is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller and can drive the push rod to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, the supporting mechanism also includes a mounting box, an adjusting plate, crossbars, a fixing plate, a counting tray, and a connecting seat. The connecting seats are all slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame. The front end of the connecting seat is provided with a mounting box. An adjusting plate is slidably connected inside the mounting box. A crossbar is provided at the end of the adjusting plate near the center of the base. The crossbars are slidably connected to the corresponding sliding grooves at the end of the mounting box near the center of the base. The ends of three longitudinally adjacent crossbars near the center of the base are all fixedly connected to a fixing plate. A counting tray is provided on the lower side of the end near the center of the base, which can collect the counted can lids.

[0014] Furthermore, the supporting mechanism also includes an adjusting seat, a mounting frame, and a transmission rod. The adjusting seats are all slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting box, and the mounting frames are all located on the front side of the adjusting plate away from the center of the base. The end of the adjusting seat near the center of the base is rotatably connected to the transmission rod, and the end of the transmission rod near the center of the base is rotatably connected to the horizontally adjacent mounting frame, which can adjust the position of the counting tray.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes adjusting screws and geared motors. The adjusting screws are rotatably connected to the rear side of the top wall of the mounting bracket, and are threadedly connected to the threaded holes at the lower end of the connecting seat. The geared motors are respectively located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the base. The upper end of the output shaft of the geared motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertically adjacent adjusting screws. The input end of the geared motor is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller, and can drive the mounting box to move through the connecting seat.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes screws and servo motors. The screws are rotatably connected inside the mounting box and are threadedly connected to the adjustment threaded holes provided at the front end of the adjustment seat. The servo motors are all located at the front end of the mounting box. The rear end of the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the front end of the longitudinally adjacent screw. The input end of the servo motor is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller, which can adjust the position of the adjustment seat.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: This dual-station can lid counter has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The push rod provides an upward thrust to the top plate, thereby moving the top plate upward and finally bringing the upper surface of the top plate into contact with the lower surface of the mounting plate, thus achieving the installation and fixation of the guide ring. This replaces the traditional method of installing and fixing the guide ring through bolt connection, making the operation convenient and facilitating the installation and disassembly of the guide ring, further improving work efficiency.

[0019] 2. The right-side adjustment seat pushes the right-side mounting frame to the left via the right-side transmission rod. This causes the right-side mounting frame to move the right-side crossbar via the right-side adjustment plate. The right-side crossbar then moves the right-side counting tray. This replaces the traditional method of adjusting the position of the counting tray using a hydraulic rod. This solves the problem of reduced stability of the counting tray due to the influence of temperature and humidity on the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic rod. It also prevents the can lid from scattering during the movement after counting, further improving counting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upper sectional structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bearing mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Base, 2. Mounting bracket, 3. Microcontroller, 4. Fixing mechanism, 41. Upright pole, 42. Top plate, 43. Spring, 44. Fixing seat, 45. Top rod, 46. Mounting seat, 47. Electric push rod, 48. Limiting rod, 5. Bearing mechanism, 51. Mounting box, 52. Adjusting plate, 53. Crossbar, 54. Fixing plate, 55. Counting tray, 56. Adjusting seat, 57. Mounting frame, 58. Transmission rod, 59. Connecting seat, 6. Screw, 7. Servo motor, 8. Mounting plate, 9. Guide ring, 10. Positioning plate, 11. Infrared counter, 12. Adjusting screw, 13. Gear motor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a technical solution: a dual-station can lid counter, including a base 1, an mounting frame 2 at the upper end of the base 1, a mounting plate 8 placed in the middle of the top wall of the mounting frame 2, a guide ring 9 at the front end of the mounting plate 8, a positioning plate 10 at the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame 2, an infrared counter 11 at the front end of the positioning plate 10, and also includes a fixing mechanism 4 and a bearing mechanism 5.

[0027] Fixing mechanism 4 includes uprights 41 and a top plate 42. Uprights 41 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the top wall of the mounting frame 2. Each upright 41 has a baffle at its lower end. The uprights 41 are slidably connected to corresponding sliding holes at the lower end of the top plate 42. The upper end of the top plate 42 contacts the lower end of the mounting plate 8. Fixing mechanism 4 also includes springs 43, which are respectively located between the lower end of the top plate 42 and the upper end of the baffles. Each spring 43 is sleeved on the outer side of the lower side of the uprights 41. Fixing mechanism 4 also includes a fixing seat 44, a top rod 45, and a mounting seat 46. The fixing seat 44 is located on the upper side of the rear wall of the mounting frame 2. The front end of the fixing seat 44 is rotatably connected to the top rod 45. The upper end of the top rod 45 contacts the lower end of the top plate 42. The mounting seat 46 is located at the middle of the upper end of the top rod 45. A limiting groove is provided at the right end of the seat 46. The fixing mechanism 4 also includes an electric push rod 47 and a limiting rod 48. The electric push rod 47 is located in the middle of the rear wall of the mounting bracket 2. The electric push rod 47 is located on the upper side of the fixed seat 44. A limiting rod 48 is provided on the front side of the telescopic end of the electric push rod 47. The limiting rod 48 is located inside the limiting groove. The input end of the electric push rod 47 is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller 3. The push rod 45 gives the top plate 42 an upward push force, thereby driving the top plate 42 to move upward. Finally, the upper surface of the top plate 42 contacts the lower surface of the mounting plate 8, thereby realizing the installation and fixing of the guide ring 9. This replaces the traditional method of installing and fixing the guide ring 9 by connecting with a bolt. It is convenient to operate and easy to install and disassemble the guide ring, further improving work efficiency.

[0028] The supporting mechanism 5 is located inside the mounting frame 2. The supporting mechanism 5 also includes a mounting box 51, an adjusting plate 52, a crossbar 53, a fixing plate 54, a counting tray 55, and a connecting seat 59. Each connecting seat 59 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame 2. The front end of each connecting seat 59 is provided with a mounting box 51. An adjusting plate 52 is slidably connected inside the mounting box 51. A crossbar 53 is provided at the end of each adjusting plate 52 near the center of the base 1. Each crossbar 53 is slidably connected to a corresponding groove at the end of the mounting box 51 near the center of the base 1. The ends of three longitudinally adjacent crossbars 53 near the center of the base 1 are fixedly connected to a fixing plate 54. A counting tray 55 is provided on the lower side of the end near the center of the base 1. The supporting mechanism 5 also includes an adjusting seat 56, a mounting frame 57, and a transmission rod 58. Each adjusting seat 56 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting box 51. The mounting frames 57 are all located on the front side of the end of the adjusting plate 52 away from the center of the base 1. The end of the adjusting seat 56 near the center of the base 1 is rotatably connected to the transmission rod 58. The end of the transmission rod 58 near the center of the base 1 is rotatably connected to the horizontally adjacent mounting frame 57. The right adjusting seat 56 pushes the right mounting frame 57 to the left through the right transmission rod 58, so that the right mounting frame 57 drives the right crossbar 53 to move through the right adjusting plate 52. The right crossbar 53 drives the right counting tray 55 to move. This replaces the traditional method of adjusting the position of the counting tray 55 by hydraulic rods, which solves the problem of reduced stability of the counting tray 55 due to the influence of temperature and humidity on the hydraulic oil of the hydraulic rod. It also prevents the can lid from scattering during the movement after counting, further improving the counting efficiency.

[0029] It also includes a microcontroller 3, which is located at the right end of the mounting bracket 2. The input terminal of the microcontroller 3 is electrically connected to an external power supply. The infrared counter 11 is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller 3 and can regulate the electrical components inside the device.

[0030] The system includes an adjusting screw 12 and a geared motor 13. The adjusting screw 12 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the top wall of the mounting bracket 2. The adjusting screw 12 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole at the lower end of the connecting seat 59. The geared motor 13 is located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the base 1. The upper end of the output shaft of the geared motor 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertically adjacent adjusting screw 12. The input end of the geared motor 13 is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller 3. Through the control of the microcontroller 3, the geared motor 13 on the right side starts to run. The output shaft of the geared motor 13 on the right side drives the adjusting screw 12 on the right side to rotate. The adjusting screw 12 on the right side drives the connecting seat 59 on the right side to move through the threaded connection. The connecting seat 59 on the right side drives the counting tray 55 on the right side to move downward through the mounting box 51 on the right side, preventing the can lid from stacking too high and blocking the guide ring 9.

[0031] The system includes screws 6 and servo motors 7. Screws 6 are rotatably connected inside the mounting box 51 and are threadedly connected to the adjusting threaded holes at the front end of the adjusting seat 56. Servo motors 7 are located at the front end of the mounting box 51. The rear end of the output shaft of the servo motor 7 is fixedly connected to the front end of the longitudinally adjacent screws 6. The input end of the servo motor 7 is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller 3. Under the control of the microcontroller 3, the servo motor 7 on the right side starts to run. The output shaft of the servo motor 7 on the right side drives the screw 6 on the right side to rotate. During the rotation, the screw 6 on the right side drives the adjusting seat 56 on the right side to move through the threaded connection.

[0032] The working principle of the dual-station can lid counter provided by this invention is as follows: Before use, a guide ring 9 of the corresponding size is installed according to the size of the can lid model. The operator moves the guide ring 9 to the middle of the top wall of the mounting frame 2 via the mounting plate 8. Then, through the control of the microcontroller 3, the electric push rod 47 starts to run. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 47 shortens. At this time, the limiting rod 48 slides and rotates relative to the limiting groove inside the limiting groove, thereby causing the limiting rod 48 to drive the top rod 45 to rotate upward through the mounting base 46. At this time, the top rod 45 gives the top plate 42 an upward thrust, thereby driving the top plate 42 to move upward. The spring 43 extends, and finally the upper surface of the top plate 42 contacts the lower surface of the mounting plate 8, thereby realizing the installation and fixation of the guide ring 9. During the operation of the can lid counter at the workstation, the servo motor 7 on the right side starts running under the control of the microcontroller 3. The output shaft of the servo motor 7 drives the screw 6 on the right side to rotate. During the rotation of the screw 6, the screw 6 drives the adjusting seat 56 on the right side to move through the threaded connection. During the movement of the adjusting seat 56, the adjusting seat 56 pushes the mounting frame 57 on the right side to the left through the transmission rod 58. This causes the mounting frame 57 to drive the crossbar 53 on the right side to move through the adjusting plate 52. The crossbar 53 drives the counting tray 55 on the right side to move. When the counting tray 55 on the right side moves to the lower side of the guide ring 9, the external conveying equipment drives the can lid to move. The can lid is then moved by the red light. When the infrared sensor 11 is activated, the can lid reflects infrared light, which is then used by the infrared sensor 11 for counting. The infrared sensor 11 transmits the detected data to the microcontroller 3 in real time. After counting, the can lid moves into the guide ring 9 and finally falls onto the upper end of the counting tray 55 on the right side. At this time, the microcontroller 3 controls the right-side geared motor 13 to start running. The output shaft of the right-side geared motor 13 drives the right-side adjusting screw 12 to rotate. The right-side adjusting screw 12 drives the right-side connecting seat 59 to move through the threaded connection. The right-side connecting seat 59 drives the right-side counting tray 55 to gradually move downward through the right-side mounting box 51, preventing the can lids from stacking too high and blocking the guide ring 9. When the stacked can lids on the upper end of the counting tray 55 on the right reach the set value, the servo motor 7 on the left starts running under the control of the microcontroller 3. The output shaft of the servo motor 7 drives the screw 6 on the left to rotate. During the rotation of the screw 6, the screw 6 drives the adjusting seat 56 on the left to move through the threaded connection. During the movement of the adjusting seat 56, the adjusting seat 56 pushes the mounting frame 57 on the left to the right through the transmission rod 58. This causes the mounting frame 57 to drive the crossbar 53 on the left to move through the adjusting plate 52. The crossbar 53 drives the counting tray 55 on the left to move. Finally, the counting tray 55 on the left moves to the lower side of the guide ring 9, thus continuing the counting operation.As the counting tray 55 on the right moves downwards, it gradually extends into the outer support frame. At this point, the can lid contacts the upper end of the support frame, thus separating from the counting tray 55. Finally, the external conveying equipment moves and transports the counted can lid via the support frame.

[0033] It is worth noting that the microcontroller 3 disclosed in the above embodiments can be an STM8S207S8T6C, the electric actuator 47 can be a YRJ0905, the servo motor 7 can be an ECMA-C20604RS, the infrared counter 11 can be an SD76, and the geared motor 13 can be an NMRW090-25-MS100L1-4-B5. The microcontroller 3 controls the electric actuator 47, the servo motor 7, the infrared counter 11, and the geared motor 13 using methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0034] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dual-station can lid counter, comprising a base (1), a mounting frame (2) provided at the upper end of the base (1), a mounting plate (8) placed in the middle of the top wall of the mounting frame (2), a guide ring (9) provided at the front end of the mounting plate (8), a positioning plate (10) provided in the middle of the upper end of the mounting frame (2), and an infrared counter (11) provided at the front end of the positioning plate (10), characterized in that: It also includes a fixing mechanism (4) and a load-bearing mechanism (5); Fixing mechanism (4): It includes uprights (41) and top plate (42). The uprights (41) are respectively set on the left and right sides of the top wall of the mounting frame (2). The lower end of the uprights (41) is provided with a baffle. The uprights (41) are slidably connected to the sliding holes provided at the lower end of the top plate (42). The upper end of the top plate (42) is in contact with the lower end of the mounting plate (8). Supporting mechanism (5): It is located inside the mounting bracket (2).

2. The dual-station can lid counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a microcontroller (3), which is located at the right end of the mounting bracket (2). The input terminal of the microcontroller (3) is electrically connected to an external power supply, and the infrared counter (11) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the microcontroller (3).

3. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) also includes springs (43), which are respectively located between the lower end of the top plate (42) and the upper end of the baffle. The springs (43) are all sleeved on the outside of the lower side of the upright (41).

4. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) further includes a fixing seat (44), a top rod (45) and a mounting seat (46). The fixing seat (44) is located on the upper side of the rear wall of the mounting frame (2). The front end of the fixing seat (44) is rotatably connected to the top rod (45). The upper end of the top rod (45) contacts the lower end of the top plate (42). The mounting seat (46) is located in the middle of the upper end of the top rod (45). The right end of the mounting seat (46) is provided with a limit groove.

5. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) also includes an electric push rod (47) and a limiting rod (48). The electric push rod (47) is located in the middle of the rear wall of the mounting bracket (2). The electric push rod (47) is located on the upper side of the fixing seat (44). A limiting rod (48) is provided on the front side of the telescopic end of the electric push rod (47). The limiting rod (48) is located inside the limiting groove. The input end of the electric push rod (47) is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller (3).

6. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism (5) also includes a mounting box (51), an adjusting plate (52), a crossbar (53), a fixing plate (54), a counting tray (55), and a connecting seat (59). The connecting seat (59) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame (2). The front end of the connecting seat (59) is provided with a mounting box (51). The mounting box (51) is slidably connected to the inside of the mounting box (51). A crossbar (53) is provided at one end of the adjusting plate (52) near the center of the base (1). The crossbar (53) is slidably connected to the corresponding sliding groove at one end of the mounting box (51) near the center of the base (1). The three longitudinally adjacent crossbars (53) are fixedly connected to a fixing plate (54) at one end near the center of the base (1). A counting tray (55) is provided on the lower side of the end near the center of the base (1).

7. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism (5) also includes an adjusting seat (56), a mounting frame (57) and a transmission rod (58). The adjusting seats (56) are all slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting box (51). The mounting frames (57) are all located on the front side of the adjusting plate (52) away from the center of the base (1). The end of the adjusting seat (56) near the center of the base (1) is rotatably connected to the transmission rod (58). The end of the transmission rod (58) near the center of the base (1) is rotatably connected to the horizontally adjacent mounting frame (57).

8. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an adjusting screw (12) and a geared motor (13). The adjusting screw (12) is rotatably connected to the rear side of the top wall of the mounting bracket (2). The adjusting screw (12) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole provided at the lower end of the connecting seat (59). The geared motor (13) is provided on the left and right sides of the upper end of the base (1). The upper end of the output shaft of the geared motor (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertically adjacent adjusting screw (12). The input end of the geared motor (13) is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller (3).

9. A dual-station can lid counter according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes screws (6) and servo motors (7). The screws (6) are rotatably connected to the inside of the mounting box (51). The screws (6) are threadedly connected to the adjustment thread holes provided at the front end of the adjustment seat (56). The servo motors (7) are all located at the front end of the mounting box (51). The rear end of the output shaft of the servo motor (7) is fixedly connected to the front end of the screws (6) that are longitudinally adjacent. The input end of the servo motor (7) is electrically connected to the output end of the microcontroller (3).

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