Biscuit split charging system

Abstract

The invention relates to a biscuit split charging system. The biscuit subpackaging system comprises a full-box material frame, a mechanical arm, a feeding device, a box carrying device, a discharging device, an empty-box material frame and a biscuit dispersing device, and the feeding device and the discharging device are located on the two sides of the biscuit dispersing device; the manipulator is used for transporting the biscuit transfer box from the full box rack to the feeding device or transporting the biscuit transfer box from the discharging device to the empty box rack; the box carrying device is used for taking the biscuit transfer box from the feeding device, opening the biscuit transfer box above the biscuit transfer box, inclining the biscuit transfer box to pour biscuits in the biscuit transfer box to the biscuit dispersing device, and then placing the empty biscuit transfer box on the discharging device. According to the biscuit subpackaging system, a series of automatic operations of taking, box opening, biscuit pouring out and box returning of the biscuit transfer box can be achieved, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of biscuit production equipment technology, and in particular relates to a biscuit packaging system. Background Technology

[0002] As one of the world's most consumed baked goods, the industrial production of biscuits began with the mechanization transition in the early 20th century. Early equipment relied on simple mechanical transmission systems, using steam or electricity to complete basic processes such as raw material mixing, shaping, and baking. However, production efficiency was low, and product consistency was difficult to guarantee. As the food industry's demand for scale and standardization increased, traditional manual operations were gradually replaced by automated production lines. For example, the introduction of conveyor belts and timed control systems significantly reduced human intervention. However, bottlenecks such as high energy consumption, hygiene concerns, and difficulties in switching between multiple product varieties still exist.

[0003] Because biscuits and their commonly used cardboard packaging are easily damaged during transportation, biscuits are usually placed in biscuit transfer boxes. Once they arrive at the packaging location, the biscuits are removed from the transfer boxes and repackaged. Therefore, a corresponding automated equipment needs to be developed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a biscuit packaging system that can realize automated biscuit packaging in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A biscuit dispensing system, comprising:

[0007] The system includes a full box rack, a robotic arm, a feeding device, a box-moving device, a discharging device, an empty box rack, and a biscuit dispersing device. The feeding device and the discharging device are located on both sides of the biscuit dispersing device.

[0008] The robotic arm is used to transport biscuit transfer boxes from the full box rack to the feeding device, or to transport biscuit transfer boxes from the discharging device to the empty box rack.

[0009] The box-moving device is used to take the biscuit transfer box from the feeding device, open the biscuit transfer box above the biscuit transfer box, tilt the biscuit transfer box to pour the biscuits into the biscuit dispersing device, and then place the empty biscuit transfer box on the discharging device.

[0010] Preferably, in the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention, the feeding device includes:

[0011] Feed frame,

[0012] A conveying mechanism, mounted on the feeding frame, is used to transport biscuit transfer boxes;

[0013] A lid-closing mechanism is provided on the feeding frame, including a lid-closing mounting base, a pressing component and a lid-closing component provided on the lid-closing mounting base; the pressing component includes a pressing drive and a pressing plate that can be raised and lowered by the pressing drive; the lid-closing component includes a lid-closing drive and a lid-closing plate that can abut against the lid of the biscuit transfer box from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box by the lid-closing drive.

[0014] The positioning component includes a positioning drive and a positioning plate disposed on the feeding frame. The positioning drive can drive the positioning plate to move above the conveying mechanism to push the biscuit transfer box from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box to complete the positioning.

[0015] The side clamping assembly includes a side clamping drive and a side clamping block driven by the side clamping drive. When the drive shaft of the side clamping drive extends, it can drive the side clamping block to abut against and fix the biscuit transfer box from both sides.

[0016] Preferably, the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention includes a dispensing device comprising:

[0017] Discharge frame;

[0018] A conveying mechanism, mounted on the discharge frame, is used to transport biscuit transfer boxes;

[0019] A lid-closing mechanism is provided on the discharge frame, including a lid-closing mounting base, a pressing component and a lid-closing component provided on the lid-closing mounting base; the pressing component includes a pressing drive and a pressing plate that can be raised and lowered by the pressing drive; the lid-closing component includes a lid-closing drive and a lid-closing plate that can abut against the lid of the biscuit transfer box from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box by the lid-closing drive.

[0020] The positioning component includes a positioning drive and a positioning plate disposed on the discharge frame. The positioning drive is capable of driving the positioning plate to move above the conveying mechanism to abut against the front end of the biscuit transfer box located on the conveying mechanism.

[0021] Preferably, the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention is further provided with a backstop component to prevent the biscuit transfer box from moving in the opposite direction;

[0022] The anti-reverse assembly includes an anti-reverse mounting base, an anti-reverse block with a beveled top rotatably mounted on the anti-reverse mounting base, and a spring mounted on the anti-reverse mounting base that abuts against the anti-reverse block.

[0023] Preferably, in the biscuit packaging system of the present invention, the box-moving device includes:

[0024] Mounting rack;

[0025] A horizontal transmission mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame;

[0026] A vertical transmission mechanism is mounted on the horizontal transmission mechanism;

[0027] A gripping mechanism is mounted on the vertical transmission mechanism;

[0028] The gripping mechanism includes a vertically arranged suction cup mounting plate, at least one suction cup disposed on the suction cup mounting plate, and a rotation drive assembly for driving the suction cup mounting plate to rotate. The suction cup mounting plate is also provided with a cover opening mechanism, which includes a cover opening drive component, a cover opening slider that is driven by the cover opening drive component and can move in a straight line, and a cover opening lever mounted on the cover opening slider, the cover opening lever having a through groove in the middle.

[0029] Preferably, in the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention, the opening of the through groove has a portion whose width gradually increases towards the opening end.

[0030] Preferably, the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention,

[0031] The vertical transmission mechanism includes a lifting plate, a vertical drive component, and a vertical guide rail. The vertical drive component can drive the lifting plate to move up and down along the vertical guide rail. The lifting plate includes a clamping drive component and a vertical mounting plate. The vertical mounting plate is provided with a guide post, and the lifting plate is also provided with a linear bearing. The guide post passes through the linear bearing. The clamping drive component drives the vertical mounting plate to move along the axial direction of the guide post, thereby causing the two suction cup mounting plates to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0032] Preferably, in the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention, the biscuit dispersing device includes:

[0033] A transmission mechanism includes a transmission belt, wherein baffles are provided on both sides of the transmission surface of the transmission belt;

[0034] A blocking assembly includes a linear module, a linear motion slider disposed on the linear module, a rotary drive disposed on the linear motion slider, a rotating shaft driven by the rotary drive, and a blocking plate disposed on the rotating shaft. The linear module is capable of driving the linear motion slider to move along a direction parallel to the running direction of the conveyor belt, and the blocking plate is capable of being driven by the rotary drive to rotate, so that the blocking plate is lowered to a position above the conveyor belt.

[0035] Preferably, in the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention, a support block is provided above the conveyor belt, and the two sides of the support block are supported by support block mounting seats, so that a gap is formed between the support block and the conveyor belt.

[0036] Preferably, the biscuit dispensing system of the present invention,

[0037] The baffle plate includes a vertical portion and an inclined portion, the inclined portion having a bottom surface parallel to the conveyor belt;

[0038] The angle between the inclined portion and the vertical plane is 10-20°.

[0039] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0040] The biscuit packaging system of the present invention includes: a full-box rack, a robotic arm, a feeding device, a box-moving device, a discharging device, an empty-box rack, and a biscuit dispersing device. The feeding device and the discharging device are located on opposite sides of the biscuit dispersing device. The robotic arm is used to transport biscuit transfer boxes from the full-box rack to the feeding device, or from the discharging device to the empty-box rack. The box-moving device is used to pick up the biscuit transfer boxes from the feeding device, open the biscuit transfer boxes from above, tilt the biscuit transfer boxes to pour the biscuits into the biscuit dispersing device, and then place the empty biscuit transfer boxes onto the discharging device. The biscuit packaging system of the present invention can realize a series of automated operations such as picking up biscuit transfer boxes, opening boxes, pouring out biscuits, and returning boxes, thereby improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0041] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the biscuit packaging system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device, box-moving device, discharging device, and biscuit dispersing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device (including a biscuit transfer box) according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device according to an embodiment of this application (without a biscuit transfer box);

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the biscuit dispersing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the blocking component and support block in the biscuit dispersing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle plate in the biscuit dispersing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the discharging device according to an embodiment of this application (without a biscuit transfer box);

[0050] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the discharging device (including a biscuit transfer box) according to an embodiment of this application.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the backstop component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box-moving device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0055] 1. Full rack;

[0056] 2. Robotic arm;

[0057] 3. Feeding device;

[0058] 31 racks;

[0059] 310 Groove; 311 Side blocking strip;

[0060] 32. Conveying mechanism;

[0061] 33. Backstop component;

[0062] 331 Anti-reverse mounting base; 332 Anti-reverse block; 333 Spring;

[0063] 34. Closing mechanism;

[0064] 341 Cover mounting bracket;

[0065] 342 Pressing component;

[0066] 3421 Press drive; 3422 Press plate;

[0067] 343 Cover assembly;

[0068] 3431 Cover closing drive component; 3432 Cover closing plate;

[0069] 35. Positioning components;

[0070] 351 Positioning drive component; 352 Positioning plate;

[0071] 36. Side clamping assembly;

[0072] 361 Side clamping drive; 362 Side clamping block;

[0073] 4. Box moving device;

[0074] 41 Mounting rack;

[0075] 42. Horizontal transmission mechanism;

[0076] 421 Horizontal linear sliding module; 422 Horizontal slide table;

[0077] 43. Vertical transmission mechanism;

[0078] 430 lift plate;

[0079] 4301 Vertical mounting plate; 4302 Clamping drive component; 4303 Guide column; 4304 Linear bearing; 4305 Upper lifting plate; 4306 Lower lifting plate;

[0080] 431 Vertical drive component;

[0081] 432 Vertical guide rail;

[0082] 44. Grabbing mechanism;

[0083] 440 suction cup mounting plate;

[0084] 441 Suction cup;

[0085] 4441 Through slot;

[0086] 442 Lid opening drive component; 443 Lid opening slider; 444 Lid opening lever;

[0087] 445 Rotary drive assembly;

[0088] 4451 Drive motor; 4452 Right-angle reducer; 4453 Rotating shaft;

[0089] 5. Discharge device;

[0090] 51. Discharge machine frame;

[0091] 510 Groove; 511 Side blocking strip;

[0092] 52. Conveying mechanism;

[0093] 53. Backstop component;

[0094] 531 Anti-reverse mounting base; 532 Anti-reverse block; 533 Spring;

[0095] 54. Closing mechanism;

[0096] 541 Cover mounting bracket;

[0097] 542 Pressing component;

[0098] 5421 Press drive; 5422 Press plate;

[0099] 543 Cover assembly;

[0100] 5431 Cover closing drive component; 5432 Cover closing plate;

[0101] 55. Positioning components;

[0102] 551 Positioning drive component; 552 Positioning plate;

[0103] 6. Empty box racks;

[0104] 7. Biscuit dispersing device;

[0105] 71. Transmission mechanism;

[0106] 710 baffle

[0107] 711 Conveyor belt; 712 Support block; 713 Support block mounting base;

[0108] 72. Blocking components;

[0109] 721 Linear Module

[0110] 722 Linear motion slider;

[0111] 723 Rotary drive component;

[0112] 724 spindle;

[0113] 725 baffle plate;

[0114] 7251 Vertical section; 7252 Inclined section;

[0115] 9. Biscuit transport box;

[0116] 91 body; 92 cover. Detailed Implementation

[0117] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0118] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 limiting the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0119] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0120] The technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0121] Example 1

[0122] This embodiment provides a biscuit dispensing system, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes:

[0123] The system includes a full box rack 1, a robotic arm 2, a feeding device 3, a box moving device 4, a discharging device 5, an empty box rack 6, and a biscuit dispersing device 7. The feeding device 3 and the discharging device 5 are located on both sides of the biscuit dispersing device 7.

[0124] The robotic arm 2 is used to transport the biscuit transfer box 9 from the full box rack 1 to the feeding device 3, or to transport the biscuit transfer box 9 from the discharging device 5 to the empty box rack 6.

[0125] The box-moving device 4 is used to take the biscuit transfer box 9 from the feeding device 3, open the biscuit transfer box 9 above the biscuit transfer box 9 (open one-third to one-quarter of its length), tilt the biscuit transfer box 9 (the tilt angle of the biscuit transfer box 9 is 15-30°) to pour the biscuits into the biscuit dispersing device 7, and then place the empty biscuit transfer box 9 on the discharging device 5.

[0126] The biscuit packaging system of this embodiment includes: a full box rack 1, a robotic arm 2, a feeding device 3, a box-moving device 4, a discharging device 5, an empty box rack 6, and a biscuit dispersing device 7. The feeding device 3 and the discharging device 5 are located on both sides of the biscuit dispersing device 7. The robotic arm 2 is used to transport biscuit transfer boxes 9 from the full box rack 1 to the feeding device 3, or from the discharging device 5 to the empty box rack 6. The box-moving device 4 is used to pick up the biscuit transfer boxes 9 from the feeding device 3, open the biscuit transfer boxes 9 from above, tilt the biscuit transfer boxes 9 to pour the biscuits into the biscuit dispersing device 7, and then place the empty biscuit transfer boxes 9 onto the discharging device 5. The biscuit packaging system of this embodiment can realize a series of automated operations such as picking up, opening, discharging, and returning the biscuit transfer boxes 9, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0127] The feeding device 3 includes:

[0128] The feeding frame 31 is U-shaped, with a groove 310 formed in the middle for the biscuit transfer box 9 to pass through. The top of the frame 31 is provided with a side blocking strip 311, which is parallel to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 32 mentioned below, and restricts the position of the side of the biscuit transfer box 9.

[0129] The conveying mechanism 32 is mounted on the feeding frame 31 and is used to transport the biscuit transfer box 9.

[0130] The lid-closing mechanism 34, mounted on the feeding frame 31, includes a lid-closing mounting base 341, a pressing component 342 mounted on the lid-closing mounting base 341, and a lid-closing component 343. The pressing component 342 includes a pressing drive 3421 and a pressing plate 3422 that is driven by the pressing drive 3421 and can be raised and lowered. The lid-closing component 343 includes a lid-closing drive 3431 and a lid-closing plate that is driven by the lid-closing drive 3431 and can abut against the rear end of the biscuit transfer box 9. The lid 92 of the biscuit transfer box 9 has a closing plate 3432; the closing drive 3431 drives the closing plate 3432 to rotate in the vertical plane, and the closing drive 3431 can drive the closing plate 3432 to a position parallel to the transmission direction, which is the release state; the closing drive 3431 can also drive the closing plate 3432 to a position perpendicular to the transmission direction, so that the closing plate 3432 can abut against the lid 92 during the rotation process, ensuring that the lid 92 is completely covered on the body 91;

[0131] The positioning component 35 includes a positioning drive 351 and a positioning plate 352 disposed on the feeding frame 31. The positioning drive 351 can drive the positioning plate 352 to move above the conveying mechanism 32 to push the biscuit transfer box 9 from the rear end to complete the positioning. The positioning drive 351 drives the positioning plate 352 to rotate on the horizontal plane. When the positioning plate 352 rotates to be parallel to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 32, it releases its obstruction to the biscuit transfer box 9. When the positioning plate 352 rotates to be perpendicular to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 32, the positioning plate 352 enters the movement position of the biscuit transfer box 9 on the conveying mechanism 32, pushing the biscuit transfer box 9 to complete the positioning.

[0132] The side clamping assembly 36 includes a side clamping drive 361 and a side clamping block 362 driven by the side clamping drive 361. When the drive shaft of the side clamping drive 361 extends, it can drive the side clamping block 362 to abut against and fix the biscuit transfer box 9 from both sides.

[0133] Cookie dispersing device 7 includes:

[0134] The transmission mechanism 71 includes a transmission belt 711, and baffles 710 are provided on both sides of the transmission surface of the transmission belt 711.

[0135] The blocking assembly 72 includes a linear module 721, a linear motion slider 722 disposed on the linear module 721, a rotary drive 723 disposed on the linear motion slider 722, a rotating shaft 724 driven by the rotary drive 723, and a blocking plate 725 disposed on the rotating shaft 724. The linear module 721 can drive the linear motion slider 722 to move along a direction parallel to the running direction of the conveyor belt 711, and the blocking plate 725 can be driven by the rotary drive 723 to rotate, so that the blocking plate 725 is lowered to be located above the conveyor belt 711.

[0136] The conveying mechanism 71 is used to receive the cookies poured out of the cookie transfer box 9 and transport them in the conveying direction. When the cookies in the cookie transfer box 9 are poured onto the conveyor belt 711 (the cookies are poured in front of the baffle 710, a short distance away from the blocking plate 725, this distance is set according to the size of the cookie transfer box 9, the size of the cookies, and the friction between the cookies, which can be determined through a simple experiment), the blocking plate 725 can move away from the cookie transfer box 9 so that the cookies in the cookie transfer box 9 flow out at the desired rhythm. In this way, the cookie unloading conveying device of this embodiment can control the outflow speed of the cookies in the cookie transfer box 9, so that the cookies can be evenly spread on the conveyor belt 711.

[0137] A support block 712 is provided above the conveyor belt 711. The two sides of the support block 712 are supported by support block mounting bases 713, so that a gap is formed between the support block 712 and the conveyor belt 711. The function of the support block 712 is to block the handle on the biscuit transfer box 9 and prevent the handle from opening due to gravity and touching the conveyor belt 711.

[0138] The conveyor belt 711 is divided into two sections: a front conveyor belt and a rear conveyor belt. The height of the baffle 710 at the rear conveyor belt is higher than the height of the baffle 710 at the front conveyor belt. The rear conveyor belt allows for manual pouring of biscuits.

[0139] Furthermore, the width of the opening of the baffle 710 at the front section of the conveyor belt gradually decreases along the running direction of the conveyor belt 711. That is, the baffle 710 near the cookie pouring area is wider to facilitate the smooth entry of the cookie into the baffle 710.

[0140] The baffle plate 725 includes a vertical portion 7251 and an inclined portion 7252, the inclined portion 7252 having a bottom surface parallel to the conveyor belt 711.

[0141] Furthermore, the angle between the inclined portion 7252 and the vertical plane is β, where β is 10-20°, such as 10°, 11°, 12°, 13°, 14°, 15°, 16°, 17°, 18°, 19°, or 20°. The angle between the inclined portion 7252 and the vertical plane allows the cookies to be stacked in a triangular pattern, meaning that the higher the cookie stack, the fewer cookies there are. When the baffle 725 no longer obstructs the cookies, the stacked cookies are less likely to collapse under gravity.

[0142] The discharge device 5 includes:

[0143] The discharge frame 51 is U-shaped, with a groove 510 formed in the middle for the biscuit transfer box 9 to pass through. The top of the discharge frame 51 is provided with a side blocking strip 511, which is parallel to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 52 mentioned below, and restricts the position of the side of the biscuit transfer box 9.

[0144] Conveying mechanism 52, mounted on the discharge frame 51, is used to transport biscuit transfer box 9;

[0145] The lid-closing mechanism 54 is mounted on the discharge frame 51 and includes a lid-closing mounting base 541, a pressing component 542 mounted on the lid-closing mounting base 541, and a lid-closing component 543. The pressing component 542 includes a pressing drive member 5421 and a pressing plate 5422 that is driven by the pressing drive member 5421 and can be raised and lowered. The lid-closing component 543 includes a lid-closing drive member 5431 and a lid 9 that is driven by the lid-closing drive member 5431 and can abut against the rear end of the biscuit transfer box 9. 2. The cover plate 5432; the cover drive 5431 drives the cover plate 5432 to rotate in the vertical plane. The cover drive 5431 can drive the cover plate 5432 to a position parallel to the transmission direction, which is the release state; the cover drive 5431 can also drive the cover plate 5432 to a position perpendicular to the transmission direction. During the rotation of the cover plate 5432, it can abut against the cover 92, so that the cover 92 is mounted on the body 91. If the cover 92 is pushed out, it can be pushed back to its original position.

[0146] The positioning component 55 includes a positioning drive 551 and a positioning plate 552 disposed on the discharge frame 51. The positioning drive 551 can drive the positioning plate 552 to move above the conveying mechanism 52 to abut against the front end of the biscuit transfer box 9 located on the conveying mechanism 52. The positioning drive 551 drives the positioning plate 552 to rotate on the horizontal plane. When the positioning plate 552 rotates to a position parallel to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 52, it releases its obstruction of the biscuit transfer box 9. When the positioning plate 552 rotates to a position perpendicular to the transmission direction of the conveying mechanism 52, the positioning plate 552 enters the movement position of the biscuit transfer box 9 on the conveying mechanism 52, thus achieving the obstruction of the biscuit transfer box 9.

[0147] An anti-reverse assembly 33, 53 is also provided to prevent the biscuit transfer box 9 from moving in the opposite direction. The anti-reverse assembly 33, 53 includes an anti-reverse mounting base 331, 531, an anti-reverse block 332, 532 with an inclined surface on the top of the anti-reverse mounting base 331, 531, and a spring 333, 533 abutting against the anti-reverse block 332, 532 on the anti-reverse mounting base 331, 531.

[0148] The box-moving device 4 includes:

[0149] Mounting bracket 41;

[0150] The horizontal transmission mechanism 42 is mounted on the mounting bracket 41;

[0151] A vertical transmission mechanism 43 is mounted on the horizontal transmission mechanism 42;

[0152] A gripping mechanism 44 is mounted on the vertical transmission mechanism 43;

[0153] The gripping mechanism 44 includes a vertically arranged suction cup mounting plate 440, at least one suction cup 441 disposed on the suction cup mounting plate 440, and a rotation drive assembly 445 for driving the suction cup mounting plate 440 to rotate. The suction cup mounting plate 440 is also provided with a cover opening mechanism, which includes a cover opening drive member 442 and a cover opening slider 443 that is driven by the cover opening drive member 442 and can move in a straight line. A cover opening lever 444 is mounted on the cover opening slider 443, and the cover opening lever 444 has a through groove 4441 in the middle.

[0154] The horizontal transmission mechanism 42 and the vertical transmission mechanism 43 enable the gripping mechanism 44 to move horizontally and vertically. The rotary drive assembly 445 drives the suction cup mounting plate 440 to rotate. First, the horizontal transmission mechanism 42 and the vertical transmission mechanism 43 position and align the biscuit transfer box between the two sets of suction cups 441. Then, the suction cups 441 work to adhere to the biscuit transfer box. The lid 92 of the biscuit transfer box is opened by the lid-opening lever 444. The horizontal transmission mechanism 42 and the vertical transmission mechanism 43 then transport the biscuit transfer box to the desired position. The rotary drive assembly 445 rotates the biscuit transfer box, causing the biscuits (stick-shaped) inside to be poured out. For example, the biscuits can be poured onto the conveyor belt for further packaging.

[0155] Furthermore, the opening of the through groove 4441 has a portion whose width gradually increases towards the opening end, that is, forming a Y-shaped opening. The larger opening facilitates the engagement of the lid-opening lever 444 with the lid of the biscuit box.

[0156] Furthermore, the vertical transmission mechanism 43 includes a lifting plate 430, a vertical drive member 431, and a vertical guide rail 432. The vertical drive member 431 can drive the lifting plate 430 to move up and down along the vertical guide rail 432. The vertical drive member 431 and the vertical guide rail 432 are mounted on the horizontal slide 422 of the horizontal transmission mechanism 42.

[0157] The suction cup mounting plate 440 is connected to the rotary drive assembly 445 via a rotating shaft 4453. The rotating shaft 4453 is mounted on the vertical mounting plate 4301 via a bearing. A clamping drive component 4302 is also provided on the lifting plate 30. A guide post 4303 is provided on the vertical mounting plate 4301, and a linear bearing 4304 is also provided on the lifting plate 430. The guide post 4303 passes through the linear bearing 4304. The clamping drive component 4302 drives the vertical mounting plate 4301 to move along the axial direction of the guide post 4303, thereby causing the two suction cup mounting plates 440 to move closer or further apart. The clamping drive component 4302 can drive the two suction cup mounting plates 440 to move closer or further apart. When the cookie transfer box is to be held tightly, the two suction cup mounting plates 440 move closer together, placing the suction cups 441 close to the cookie transfer box. When the cookie transfer box is to be released, the two suction cup mounting plates 440 need to be moved further apart.

[0158] Furthermore, the suction cup mounting plates 440 are two parallel pieces, each equipped with a suction cup 441. The two suction cup mounting plates 440 respectively adhere to and grip the biscuit box from both sides. The lid opening mechanism is located on one of the suction cup mounting plates 440. The number of suction cups 441 can be determined according to the actual size of the biscuit transfer box (the object being gripped). There are two sets of four suction cups 441, and the material is generally nitrile rubber or silicone.

[0159] Furthermore, the lifting plate 430 is also equipped with a clamping drive component 4302, the vertical mounting plate 4301 is equipped with a guide post 4303, and the lifting plate 430 is also equipped with a linear bearing 4304. The guide post 4303 passes through the linear bearing 4304. The clamping drive component 4302 drives the vertical mounting plate 4301 to move along the axial direction of the guide post 4303, thereby causing the two suction cup mounting plates 440 to move closer or further apart. The clamping drive component 4302 can drive the two suction cup mounting plates 440 to move closer or further apart. When the biscuit transfer box is to be held tightly, the two suction cup mounting plates 440 move closer together, bringing the suction cups 441 close to the biscuit transfer box. When the biscuit transfer box is to be released, the two suction cup mounting plates 440 need to be moved further apart.

[0160] The lifting plate 430 includes an upper lifting plate 4305 and a lower lifting plate 4306, with a gap between them. The clamping drive component 4302, guide post 4303, and linear bearing 4304 are located within this gap. A vertical guide rail 432 is mounted on the top of the upper lifting plate 4305.

[0161] Furthermore, the rotary drive assembly 445 includes a vertically arranged drive motor 4451 and a right-angle reducer 4452 mounted on a vertical mounting plate 4301. The right-angle reducer 4452 is a mechanical device used to change the direction of power transmission and reduce the rotational speed, converting the rotational direction of the motor input shaft by 90 degrees. The drive motor 4451 of the rotary drive assembly 445 is mounted on the vertical mounting plate 4301, and its vertical arrangement reduces the horizontal space required.

[0162] Furthermore, the right-angle reducer 4452 is a right-angle hollow reducer, meaning its rotating shaft 4453 is hollow, and an air pipe interface can be provided on it for the air passage leading to the suction cup 441. The suction cup 441 is ultimately connected to the air extraction equipment through the pipe.

[0163] The horizontal transmission mechanism 42 includes a horizontal linear sliding module 421 and a horizontal slide table 422.

[0164] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments according to this application, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this application. The technical scope of this application is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A biscuit dispensing system, characterized in that, include: The system includes a full box rack (1), a robotic arm (2), a feeding device (3), a box moving device (4), a discharging device (5), an empty box rack (6), and a biscuit dispersing device (7). The feeding device (3) and the discharging device (5) are located on both sides of the biscuit dispersing device (7). The robotic arm (2) is used to transport the biscuit transfer box (9) from the full box rack (1) to the feeding device (3), or to transport the biscuit transfer box (9) from the discharging device (5) to the empty box rack (6); The box-moving device (4) is used to take the biscuit transfer box (9) from the feeding device (3), open the biscuit transfer box (9) above the biscuit transfer box (9), tilt the biscuit transfer box (9) to pour the biscuits into the biscuit dispersing device (7), and then place the empty biscuit transfer box (9) onto the discharge device (5).

2. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device (3) includes: Feed frame (31) A conveying mechanism (32) is installed on the feeding frame (31) for conveying the biscuit transfer box (9); The lid closing mechanism (34) is disposed on the feeding frame (31) and includes a lid closing mounting base (341), a pressing component (342) disposed on the lid closing mounting base (341), and a lid closing component (343). The pressing component (342) includes a pressing drive (3421) and a pressing plate (3422) that is driven by the pressing drive (3421) and can be raised and lowered. The lid closing component (343) includes a lid closing drive (3431) and a lid closing plate (3432) that is driven by the lid closing drive (3431) and can abut against the lid (92) of the biscuit transfer box (9) from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box (9). The positioning component (35) includes a positioning drive (351) and a positioning plate (352) disposed on the feed frame (31). The positioning drive (351) can drive the positioning plate (352) to move above the conveying mechanism (32) to push the biscuit transfer box (9) from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box (9) to complete the positioning. The side clamping assembly (36) includes a side clamping drive (361) and a side clamping block (362) driven by the side clamping drive (361). When the drive shaft of the side clamping drive (361) extends, it can drive the side clamping block (362) to abut against and fix the biscuit transfer box (9) from both sides.

3. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge device (5) includes: Discharge frame (51); A conveying mechanism (52) is installed on the discharge frame (51) for conveying the biscuit transfer box (9); The lid closing mechanism (54) is disposed on the discharge frame (51) and includes a lid closing mounting base (541), a pressing component (542) disposed on the lid closing mounting base (541), and a lid closing component (543). The pressing component (542) includes a pressing drive (5421) and a pressing plate (5422) that is driven by the pressing drive (5421) and can be raised and lowered. The lid closing component (543) includes a lid closing drive (5431) and a lid closing plate (5432) that is driven by the lid closing drive (5431) and can abut against the lid (92) of the biscuit transfer box (9) from the rear end of the biscuit transfer box (9). The positioning component (55) includes a positioning drive (551) and a positioning plate (552) disposed on the discharge frame (51). The positioning drive (551) can drive the positioning plate (552) to move above the conveying mechanism (52) to abut against the front end of the biscuit transfer box (9) located on the conveying mechanism (52).

4. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, It is also equipped with a backstop assembly to prevent the biscuit transfer box from moving in the opposite direction; the backstop assembly includes a backstop mounting base, a backstop block with an inclined surface on the top of the backstop mounting base, and a spring abutting against the backstop block on the backstop mounting base.

5. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box-moving device (4) includes: Mounting bracket (41); A horizontal transmission mechanism (42) is mounted on the mounting bracket (41); A vertical transmission mechanism (43) is mounted on the horizontal transmission mechanism (42); A gripping mechanism (44) is mounted on the vertical transmission mechanism (43); The gripping mechanism (44) includes a vertically arranged suction cup mounting plate (440), at least one suction cup (441) disposed on the suction cup mounting plate (440), and a rotation drive assembly (445) for driving the suction cup mounting plate (440) to rotate. The suction cup mounting plate (440) is also provided with a cover opening mechanism, which includes a cover opening drive member (442) and a cover opening slider (443) driven by the cover opening drive member (442) to move in a straight line. A cover opening lever (444) is mounted on the cover opening slider (443), and the cover opening lever (444) has a through groove (4441) in the middle.

6. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The opening of the through groove (4441) has a portion whose width gradually increases towards the opening end.

7. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vertical transmission mechanism (43) includes a lifting plate (430), a vertical drive (431), and a vertical guide rail (432). The vertical drive (431) can drive the lifting plate (430) to move up and down along the vertical guide rail (432). The lifting plate (430) includes a clamping drive (4302) and a vertical mounting plate (4301). The vertical mounting plate (4301) is provided with a guide post (4303), and the lifting plate (430) is also provided with a linear bearing (4304). The guide post (4303) passes through the linear bearing (4304). The clamping drive (4302) drives the vertical mounting plate (4301) to move along the axial direction of the guide post (4303), thereby causing the two suction cup mounting plates (440) to move closer to or further away from each other.

8. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The biscuit dispersing device (7) includes: The transmission mechanism (71) includes a transmission belt (711) with baffles (710) on both sides of the transmission surface of the transmission belt (711). The blocking assembly (72) includes a linear module (721), a linear motion slider (722) disposed on the linear module (721), a rotary drive (723) disposed on the linear motion slider (722), a rotating shaft (724) driven by the rotary drive (723) to rotate, and a blocking plate (725) disposed on the rotating shaft (724). The linear module (721) can drive the linear motion slider (722) to move along a running direction parallel to the conveyor belt (711), and the blocking plate (725) can be driven by the rotary drive (723) to rotate so that the blocking plate (725) is lowered to be located above the conveyor belt (711).

9. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 8, characterized in that, A support block (712) is provided above the conveyor belt (711). The two sides of the support block (712) are supported by the support block mounting base (713), so that a gap is formed between the support block (712) and the conveyor belt (711).

10. The biscuit dispensing system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The baffle (725) includes a vertical portion (7251) and an inclined portion (7252), the inclined portion (7252) having a bottom surface parallel to the conveyor belt (711); The angle between the inclined portion (7252) and the vertical plane is 10-20°.

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