Paper cup and bowl packaging equipment

Abstract

The paper cup and bowl packaging equipment effectively facilitates packaging of paper cups and bowls and comprises a supporting body, a discharging disc is arranged on the supporting body, a discharging rod is arranged on the upper side of the discharging disc, an arc-shaped plate is arranged on the front side of the discharging disc, a first discharging plate is arranged on the left side of the arc-shaped plate, and a second discharging plate is arranged on the right side of the arc-shaped plate. The lower side of the first discharging plate and the lower side of the second discharging plate are each provided with an adjusting mechanism used for adjusting the discharging angle, and the front side of the first discharging plate and the front side of the second discharging plate are each detachably connected with a packaging mechanism used for containing paper cups and bowls. According to the paper cup or paper bowl feeding device, paper cups or paper bowls are effectively borne more stably, conveying of the paper cups or paper bowls is facilitated, the distance between the feeding rods can be conveniently adjusted, the paper cup or paper bowl feeding device can adapt to the paper cups or paper bowls with different outer diameters, materials can be conveniently placed on an arc-shaped plate, and feeding of the materials with different outer diameters is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of paper cup and bowl machines, and relates to a paper cup and bowl packaging device. Background Technology

[0002] Paper cups, paper bowls, and other disposable food containers are widely used in modern life. After production, they need to be stacked, sorted, and packaged for storage, transportation, and sales. Traditional manual stacking and packaging methods are inefficient, labor-intensive, and make it difficult to ensure the neatness of the stacks and the consistency of the packaging quality. This has become a bottleneck restricting the improvement of production efficiency, especially in mass production scenarios.

[0003] To improve automation levels, some automated collection and packaging equipment for paper cups and bowls has emerged in existing technologies. For example, some devices use conveyor belts in conjunction with robotic arms for grasping and stacking, or utilize mechanisms such as vibratory feeders to sort the paper before it falls into a collection trough. However, these existing technological solutions typically have the following limitations:

[0004] First, the equipment is often highly specialized. A single mechanism can usually only handle paper cups and bowls of a single specification (outer diameter), which is not adaptable. Changing product models requires cumbersome mechanical adjustments or even replacement of parts, affecting production flexibility.

[0005] Secondly, their functions are relatively limited. Most devices can only perform stacking or initial collection, lacking efficient and seamless integration with subsequent sorting and packaging processes. For example, stacked products need to be manually or transported to the sorting station using additional equipment, increasing process complexity and error rates.

[0006] Furthermore, existing equipment designs often present problems in how to smoothly release and maintain the neatness of the stack during the transfer from the stacked state to the conveyor chute, preventing it from scattering or tipping over.

[0007] Furthermore, for application scenarios that require sorting based on model or quality (such as rejecting defective products), existing equipment often requires two independent and large-footprint parallel systems with low integration.

[0008] Therefore, a highly integrated and adaptable automated device is needed to automatically complete the receiving, limiting, stacking, and stable feeding of paper cups and bowls, in order to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0009] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a paper cup and bowl packaging device, which effectively solves the problems in the prior art.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0011] A paper cup and bowl packaging device includes a support body. The upper rear side of the support body is provided with a forward-flipping feeding tray. The upper side of the feeding tray is provided with a plurality of feeding rods that can move radially along the feeding tray. The front side of the feeding tray is provided with an arc-shaped plate. The left side of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a first feeding plate, and the right side of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a second feeding plate. The lower side of both the first and second feeding plates is provided with an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the feeding angle. The front side of both the first and second feeding plates is detachably connected to a packaging mechanism for holding paper cups and bowls.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of support pads are fixedly connected to the lower side of the feeding tray, and a first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the front side of the lower part of the feeding tray, the first rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the support body.

[0013] Preferably, a first telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the rear side of the lower part of the feeding tray, and the end of the first telescopic rod away from the feeding tray is rotatably connected to the support body.

[0014] Preferably, the feeding tray has a rotatable power disk inside, and the upper side of the feeding tray has a first adjustment groove corresponding to each feeding rod. The power disk has a second adjustment groove on the lower side corresponding to each first adjustment groove, and the lower part of each feeding rod is slidably connected to the corresponding first adjustment groove and second adjustment groove.

[0015] Preferably, a second telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the lower part of the power disk, and the end of the second telescopic rod away from the power disk is rotatably connected to the feeding disk. The extension and retraction of the second telescopic rod forms a structure for the power disk to rotate.

[0016] Preferably, a second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the lower side of the arc-shaped plate, and a second support block is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the second rotating shaft and fixedly connected to the supporting body. Each second support block is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0017] Preferably, a third telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the side of the arc-shaped plate. The side of the third telescopic rod away from the arc-shaped plate is rotatably connected to the supporting body. The extension and retraction of the third telescopic rod forms a structure in which the arc-shaped plate rotates left and right.

[0018] Preferably, each of the adjustment mechanisms includes a first adjustment rod and a second adjustment rod. An arc-shaped feeding clamping plate and a feeding support plate are fixedly connected to the lower side of the first feeding plate and the second feeding plate. The feeding clamping plate is clamped by the first adjustment rod, and the lower side of the support plate abuts against the second adjustment rod.

[0019] Preferably, the support body has multiple adjustment limiting holes on the left and right sides corresponding to the first and second adjustment rods, and the first and second adjustment rods are connected to the corresponding adjustment limiting holes by bolts.

[0020] Preferably, each of the packaging mechanisms includes a tightening opening and an elastic ring that cooperates with the tightening opening. The front sides of the first and second feeding plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding tightening openings. A snap-fit ​​ring is fixedly connected to the front side of the tightening opening. The elastic ring is connected to the snap-fit ​​ring. A packaging plastic is connected to the front side of the elastic ring.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The present invention has feeding rods, which are evenly arranged in a circle. The feeding rods can limit the paper cups and bowls. During the conveying process, the paper cups or paper bowls are transported to the top of the three feeding rods by a vacuum conveyor and then fall freely. During the falling process, the three feeding rods can limit the paper cups or paper bowls, so that the paper cups or paper bowls are stacked.

[0023] 2. The present invention has a forward-folding feeding tray and feeding rods that can move radially along the feeding tray. After the materials are stacked, the feeding tray will flip forward 90 degrees. After the flip is completed, the three feeding rods will move away from each other, causing the stacked paper cups or paper bowls to fall off, which facilitates the conveying of materials. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view schematic diagram of the feeding tray in this invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feeding tray in this invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the third telescopic rod in this invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging mechanism in this invention.

[0029] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Support body; 2. Feeding tray; 3. Feeding rod; 4. Arc plate; 5. First feeding plate; 6. Second feeding plate; 7. Adjustment mechanism; 8. Packaging mechanism; 9. Support pad; 10. First rotating shaft; 11. First telescopic rod; 12. Power plate; 13. First adjustment groove; 14. Second adjustment groove; 15. Second telescopic rod; 16. Second rotating shaft; 17. Second support block; 18. Third telescopic rod; 19. First adjustment rod; 20. Second adjustment rod; 21. Feeding clamping plate; 22. Feeding support plate; 23. Adjustment limit hole; 24. Tightening port; 25. Elastic ring; 26. Clamping ring; 27. Packaging plastic. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 6 The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0033] Depend on Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the present invention includes a support body 1. In order to facilitate the packaging of paper cups and bowls, a feed tray 2 that can be flipped forward is provided on the rear side of the upper part of the support body 1. The upper side of the feed tray 2 is provided with a plurality of feed rods 3 that can move radially along the feed tray 2. The front side of the feed tray 2 is provided with an arc plate 4. The left side of the arc plate 4 is provided with a first feed plate 5, and the right side of the arc plate 4 is provided with a second feed plate 6. The lower side of the first feed plate 5 and the second feed plate 6 is provided with an adjustment mechanism 7 for adjusting the feed angle. The front side of the first feed plate 5 and the second feed plate 6 can be detachably connected to a packaging mechanism 8 for holding paper cups and bowls.

[0034] In use, three feeding rods 3 are evenly arranged in a circle on the upper side of the feeding tray 2. These feeding rods 3 can limit the movement of paper cups and bowls. During the conveying process, the paper cups or bowls are transported by a vacuum conveyor to the top of the three feeding rods 3 and then fall freely. During the fall, the three feeding rods 3 can limit the movement of the paper cups or bowls. After the paper cups or bowls have stacked to a certain height for a certain period of time, the feeding tray 2 will rotate forward 90 degrees. After the rotation is completed, the three feeding rods 3 will... The stacked paper cups or bowls are moved away from each other, causing them to fall onto the curved plate 4. During this process, the paper cups or bowls are sorted. Depending on the situation of different paper cups or bowls, the curved plate 4 will rotate to the left or right, causing the paper cups or bowls to fall onto the corresponding first feeding plate 5 or second feeding plate 6. The tilt of the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 7, which can facilitate the control of the sliding speed of the paper cups or bowls. Then, the paper cups or bowls are packaged by their respective packaging mechanisms 8.

[0035] It should be noted that when screening on the curved plate 4, screening can be based on the model of the paper cup or paper bowl, or on whether there are defective paper cups or paper bowls. The specific situation can be determined according to the actual use process.

[0036] In addition, an elastic cloth is provided on each of the left and right sides of the arc plate 4. The side of each elastic cloth away from the arc plate 4 is connected to the support body 1. The elastic cloth allows the material rolling down from the side of the arc plate 4 to enter the corresponding first feed plate 5 or second feed plate 6.

[0037] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to make the paper cup or paper bowl more stable, multiple support pads 9 are fixedly connected to the lower side of the feeding tray 2, and a first rotating shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the front side of the lower part of the feeding tray 2. The first rotating shaft 10 is rotatably connected to the support body 1.

[0038] When in use, by setting multiple support pads 9, the feeding tray 2 can be kept in a horizontal state, which makes it convenient to receive paper cups or paper bowls.

[0039] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the conveying of paper cups or paper bowls, a first telescopic rod 11 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the lower part of the feeding tray 2. The end of the first telescopic rod 11 away from the feeding tray 2 is rotatably connected to the support body 1.

[0040] It should be noted that the first telescopic rod 11 is a cylinder in this embodiment, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the support body 1 and the feeding plate 2 respectively. When it extends, it can drive the feeding plate 2 to rotate forward, which facilitates feeding paper cups or paper bowls.

[0041] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6As shown, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the feeding rods 3 so that they can be used to fit paper cups or paper bowls of different outer diameters and to facilitate the placement of materials on the curved plate 4, the feeding tray 2 is provided with a rotatable power plate 12 inside. The upper side of the feeding tray 2 is provided with a first adjustment groove 13 corresponding to the feeding rods 3. The lower side of the power plate 12 is provided with a second adjustment groove 14 corresponding to each first adjustment groove 13. The lower part of each feeding rod 3 is slidably connected to the corresponding first adjustment groove 13 and second adjustment groove 14.

[0042] It should be noted that the first adjustment groove 13 is arranged radially along the feeding plate 2. When the power plate 12 rotates relative to the feeding plate 2, the second adjustment groove 14 will rotate relative to the first adjustment groove 13. Since there is an angle between the first adjustment groove 13 and the second adjustment groove 14, when they rotate relative to each other, the lower end of the feeding rod 3 will move along the first adjustment groove 13, thereby adjusting the distance between the feeding rods 3.

[0043] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the feeding of materials with different outer diameters, a second telescopic rod 15 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the power disk 12. The end of the second telescopic rod 15 away from the power disk 12 is rotatably connected to the feeding disk 2. The extension and retraction of the second telescopic rod 15 forms the structure for the power disk 12 to rotate.

[0044] It should be noted that the second telescopic rod 15 is an electric telescopic rod with a built-in servo motor that can precisely control the rotation angle and number of rotations. It can rotate in both directions and is self-locking. By adjusting the length of the second telescopic rod 15, the rotation angle of the power plate 12 relative to the feed plate 2 can be controlled.

[0045] When in use, after the lower feeding tray 2 rotates forward 90 degrees, the second telescopic rod 15 will extend and drive the power plate 12 to rotate. At this time, the distance between the multiple feeding rods 3 increases, and the stacked material will fall into the upper side of the arc plate 4 through the gap between the two feeding rods 3 on the front side.

[0046] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the classification, conveying and packaging of different materials, a second rotating shaft 16 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the arc plate 4. A second support block 17 is fixedly connected to the support body 1 on both the front and rear sides of the second rotating shaft 16. Each second support block 17 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 16.

[0047] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a third telescopic rod 18 is rotatably connected to the side of the arc plate 4. The side of the third telescopic rod 18 away from the arc plate 4 is rotatably connected to the support body 1. The extension and retraction of the third telescopic rod 18 forms a structure in which the arc plate 4 rotates left and right.

[0048] In use, by setting a second support block 17 on the support body 1, the arc plate 4 can be supported and the arc plate 4 can rotate relative to the support body 1. In this embodiment, the third telescopic rod 18 is an electric telescopic rod. When the arc plate 4 is in a horizontal position, the third telescopic rod 18 is in the middle of its extension. By adjusting the extension or shortening of the third telescopic rod 18, the arc plate 4 can be rotated to the right or left, so that the material on its upper side can enter the second feeding plate 6 to the right or the first feeding plate 5 to the left, thereby realizing the sorting and packaging of different materials and facilitating the operation of staff.

[0049] It should be understood that the extension or retraction of the third telescopic rod 18 can be directly controlled by the PLC controller. The PLC controller can also be connected to a vision recognition module, which can identify the material and send a signal to the third telescopic rod 18 to extend or retract it. This will not be described in detail here.

[0050] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the conveying of materials while maintaining their stacked state, each adjustment mechanism 7 includes a first adjustment rod 19 and a second adjustment rod 20. An arc-shaped feeding clamping plate 21 and a feeding support plate 22 are fixedly connected to the lower side of the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6. The feeding clamping plate 21 is clamped by the first adjustment rod 19, and the lower side of the support plate abuts against the second adjustment rod 20.

[0051] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the adjustment of the angles of the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6, multiple adjustment limiting holes 23 are provided on the left and right sides of the support body 1 corresponding to the first adjustment rod 19 and the second adjustment rod 20. The first adjustment rod 19 and the second adjustment rod 20 are connected to the corresponding adjustment limiting holes 23 by bolts.

[0052] It should be understood that threaded holes corresponding to the adjustment limit blocks are provided on both the left and right sides of the first adjustment rod 19 and the second adjustment rod 20. The height of the first adjustment rod 19 and the second adjustment rod 20 can be adjusted by passing a bolt through the corresponding adjustment limit hole 23 and threading it into the threaded hole.

[0053] In use, after adjusting the height of the first adjusting rod 19 and the second adjusting rod 20, the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 can be placed on the left and right sides of the arc plate 4. At this time, the forward arc design of the feeding clamping plate 21 on the lower side can be engaged with the first adjusting rod 19, and the feeding support plate 22 directly abuts against the second adjusting rod 20. By setting the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 at appropriate angles, the falling speed of the material on the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 can be controlled, thereby keeping it in a stacked state.

[0054] Furthermore, by Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in order to facilitate the packaging of materials, each packaging mechanism 8 includes a tightening opening 24 and an elastic ring 25 that cooperates with the tightening opening 24. The front sides of the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 are fixedly connected to the corresponding tightening opening 24. A snap ring 26 is fixedly connected to the front side of the tightening opening 24. The elastic ring 25 is connected to the snap ring 26. A packaging plastic 27 is connected to the front side of the elastic ring 25.

[0055] In use, by setting the snap ring 26 and the elastic ring 25, the elastic ring 25 on the upper side of the packaging plastic 27 can be directly fitted onto the outside of the snap ring 26. At this time, the material passing through the tightening port 24 will fall directly into the packaging plastic 27. Afterwards, after manually removing the elastic ring 25, the elastic ring 25 will tighten under its own elastic force, thereby completing the packaging of the material.

[0056] In use, paper cups or bowls are transported by a vacuum conveyor to the top of the three feeding rods 3, allowing them to fall freely. During the fall, the three feeding rods 3 can limit the movement of the paper cups or bowls. After the paper cups or bowls are stacked to a certain height for a certain period of time, the feeding tray 2 will rotate forward 90 degrees. After the rotation is completed, the three feeding rods 3 will move away from each other, causing the stacked paper cups or bowls to fall onto the arc plate 4. During this process, the paper cups or bowls are screened. Depending on the type of paper cup or bowl, the arc plate 4 will rotate to the left or right, causing the paper cup or bowl to fall onto the corresponding first feeding plate 5 or second feeding plate 6. The tilt of the first feeding plate 5 and the second feeding plate 6 can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 7, thereby facilitating the control of the downward speed of the paper cups or bowls. Then, the paper cups or bowls are packaged by their respective packaging mechanisms 8.

[0057] This invention features a novel structure, ingenious design, and simple and convenient operation. This design effectively facilitates the packaging of paper cups and bowls, making the support of paper cups or bowls more stable, facilitating the conveying of paper cups or bowls, and allowing for easy adjustment of the distance between the feeding rods 3. This enables it to adapt to paper cups or bowls of different outer diameters, and also facilitates the placement of materials on the curved plate 4. It also facilitates the feeding of materials of different outer diameters, the classification, conveying, and packaging of different materials, and the maintenance of their stacking state during conveying.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus comprising a support main body, characterized by: The rear side of the upper part of the support body is provided with a forward tiltable discharging disc, the upper side of the discharging disc is provided with a plurality of discharging rods which can move radially along the discharging disc, the front side of the discharging disc is provided with an arc-shaped plate, the left side of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a first discharging plate, the right side of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a second discharging plate, the lower side of the first discharging plate and the second discharging plate is provided with an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the discharging angle, and the front side of the first discharging plate and the second discharging plate is detachably connected with a packing mechanism for containing paper cup bowls.

2. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the discharging disc is fixedly connected with a plurality of support pads, the front side of the lower part of the discharging disc is fixedly connected with a first rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is rotationally connected with the support body.

3. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The rear side of the lower part of the discharging disc is rotationally connected with a first telescopic rod, and one end of the first telescopic rod away from the discharging disc is rotationally connected with the support body.

4. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the discharging disc is provided with a rotatable power disc, the upper side of the discharging disc is provided with a first adjusting groove corresponding to each discharging rod, the lower side of the power disc corresponding to each first adjusting groove is provided with a second adjusting groove, and the lower part of each discharging rod is slidably connected with the corresponding first adjusting groove and second adjusting groove.

5. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower part of the power disc is rotationally connected with a second telescopic rod, one end of the second telescopic rod away from the power disc is rotationally connected with the discharging disc, and the second telescopic rod forms a structure for rotating the power disc.

6. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected with a second rotating shaft, the front and rear sides of the second rotating shaft are each provided with a second support block fixedly connected with the support body, and each second support block is rotationally connected with the second rotating shaft.

7. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side of the arc-shaped plate is rotationally connected with a third telescopic rod, and one side of the third telescopic rod away from the arc-shaped plate is rotationally connected with the support body, and the third telescopic rod forms a structure for rotating the arc-shaped plate left and right.

8. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each adjusting mechanism comprises a first adjusting rod and a second adjusting rod, the lower side of the first discharging plate and the second discharging plate is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped discharging clamping plate and a discharging support plate, the discharging clamping plate is clamped with the first adjusting rod, and the lower side of the support plate is in abutment with the second adjusting rod.

9. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the support body corresponding to the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod are each provided with a plurality of adjusting limiting holes, and the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod are connected with the corresponding adjusting limiting holes through bolts.

10. A paper cup bowl packing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each packing mechanism comprises a tightening opening and an elastic ring matched with the tightening opening, the front side of the first discharging plate and the second discharging plate is fixedly connected with the corresponding tightening opening, the front side of the tightening opening is fixedly connected with a clamping ring, the elastic ring is connected with the clamping ring, and the front side of the elastic ring is connected with a packing plastic.

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