Crown cap sorting device

Abstract

The invention discloses a crown cap sorting device, and relates to the field of crown cap sorting, the crown cap sorting device comprises a bottom plate, a driving motor is mounted on the bottom plate, the output end of the driving motor is connected with a transmission part, and the side, away from the driving motor, of the transmission part is connected with a rotating disc to drive the rotating disc to rotate; according to the device, the driving motor drives the transmission part and the rotating disc to continuously rotate, the crown caps uniformly slide to the outlet of the material guide channel on the panel by utilizing centrifugal force, centrifugal blanking is stable and continuous, the crown caps are uniformly stressed and regularly arranged, and hard friction and direct impact are reduced, so that the coating scratch and rusting risk is reduced, and the service life of the crown caps is prolonged. The guide wheel arranged in the material guide channel and the rotating disc rotate in the opposite direction, the crown caps clamped at the material guide channel can be rapidly thrown away, the smoothness of an outlet is improved, the auxiliary cleaning assembly can collect and discharge cleaning liquid, continuous and low-damage cap sorting and outputting of the crown caps are achieved under the condition that magnetic force or vibration intervention is not needed, and the working efficiency is improved. And the cleaning preparation of the interior of the equipment is synchronously completed.

Description

A crown cover handling device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of crown cap straightening technology, and more specifically to a crown cap straightening device. Background Technology

[0002] In beverage and food packaging production lines, bottle cap feeding is a crucial step in the sealing process. Crown caps, with their circumferentially distributed serrated edges, raised top, and high center of gravity, have become the mainstream sealing element for glass-bottled beer, carbonated beverages, and other products. Traditional methods for feeding crown caps mainly include magnetic hoppers or vibrating hoppers.

[0003] Magnetic hoppers rely on magnetic attraction to arrange bottle caps, but magnetic powder is easily shed and contaminates the caps, posing a hygiene hazard. The feeding stability is poor when the magnetic force changes, and bottle caps are prone to jamming or uneven arrangement. Vibrating hoppers rely on vibration to propel bottle caps forward, but under high-speed production conditions, bottle caps are prone to flipping, colliding, or scratching, affecting product quality and appearance. At the same time, the vibration noise is high and the energy consumption is high. In addition, both types of bottle cap feeding devices have complex structures, are prone to accumulating dirt and grime, and are difficult to clean.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a crown cover management device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a crown cover handling device.

[0006] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solution: a crown cap sorting device, comprising: a base plate, on which a drive motor is mounted, the output end of which is connected to a transmission component, and a rotating disk connected to the side of the transmission component away from the drive motor to drive the rotating disk to rotate; a material guiding assembly, comprising a support rod disposed on the base plate, a surrounding plate disposed on the support rod and located around the rotating disk, and a cover plate disposed on the upper side of the surrounding plate, wherein a material guiding channel is provided on the surrounding plate, and a guide wheel is disposed on the material guiding channel that rotates in the opposite direction to the rotating disk, the guide wheel being used to assist in the discharge of crown caps; wherein a gap is left between the rotating disk and the surrounding plate, and an auxiliary cleaning assembly is disposed between the surrounding plate and the base plate, the auxiliary cleaning assembly being located below the gap.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the cover plate is annular, and the cover plate, rotating disk and surrounding plate together form a cover-feeding cavity. The cover-feeding cavity is connected to the material guiding channel. A baffle is installed on the cover plate. The baffle is located above the material guiding channel to block the material guiding channel. The height of the cover-feeding cavity and the material guiding channel are both slightly greater than the thickness of the crown cover.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: a conical platform is connected to the upper surface of the center of the rotating disk, a fan blade is connected to the top surface of the conical platform, a conical bucket is connected to the cover plate, and the upper opening of the conical bucket is open to the outside.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the material guiding channel includes an open section communicating with the cover cavity and a straight section communicating with the open section, the straight section extending to the outside of the enclosure and parallel to the edge tangent of the rotating disk, and the guide wheel located on the open section.

[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention: a nozzle for assisting the discharge of the crown cover is installed on the cover plate, and a guide groove parallel to the straight section is opened on the side of the cover plate facing the surrounding plate, and the air outlet of the nozzle is located in the guide groove and faces the material guide channel.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present invention: the auxiliary cleaning component includes a water collection tank disposed on the base plate and a water guide pipe disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank and penetrating the base plate, wherein the water collection tank is located directly below the gap.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a first gear is coaxially mounted on the transmission component, a bearing seat is provided on the base plate, a rotating rod is provided on the bearing seat, a fifth gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating rod, the top end of the rotating rod passes through the enclosure and is fixedly connected to the guide wheel, and a transmission gear set is provided between the first gear and the fifth gear.

[0013] As a further aspect of the present invention, the fifth gear is provided with a water-blocking frame for blocking water.

[0014] As a further aspect of the present invention, the rotating disk is made of aluminum.

[0015] As a further aspect of the present invention, the bottom of the base plate is provided with multiple support legs.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This device drives the transmission components and the rotating disk to rotate continuously via a drive motor. Centrifugal force is used to make the crown caps slide evenly on the panel to the outlet of the guide channel. The centrifugal feeding is stable and continuous, and the crown caps are evenly stressed and neatly arranged, reducing hard friction and direct impact, thereby reducing the risk of coating scratches and rust, and ensuring the appearance quality of the packaging. The guide wheels in the guide channel rotate in opposite directions to the rotating disk, which can quickly throw off the crown caps that are stuck in the guide channel, improving the outlet smoothness. The auxiliary cleaning component is located below the rotating disk and the surrounding plate, which can collect and discharge the cleaning liquid. Without the need for magnetic force or vibration intervention, continuous and low-damage crown cap processing and output are achieved, and the internal cleaning preparation of the equipment is completed simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 is another perspective of the schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material guiding assembly of the present invention; Figure 4 is a top view of the material guiding assembly of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 7 is an enlarged view of section A in Figure 6 of the present invention; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the material guiding channel portion of the enclosure plate of the present invention; Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the transmission gear set of the present invention.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base plate; 11. Drive motor; 12. Transmission component; 13. Rotating disk; 2. Material guiding assembly; 21. Support rod; 22. Enclosure plate; 23. Cover plate; 24. Material guiding channel; 25. Guide wheel; 3. Auxiliary cleaning assembly; 26. Cover cavity; 241. Baffle; 14. Conical platform; 15. Fan blade; 16. Conical bucket; 242. Open section; 243. Straight section; 27. Nozzle; 271. Guide groove; 31. Water collection tank; 32. Water guide pipe; 33. Gap; 251. First gear; 252. Bearing seat; 253. Rotating rod; 254. Fifth gear; 255. Transmission gear set; 255a. First rotating component; 255b. Second gear; 255c. Third gear; 255d. Second rotating component; 255e. Fourth gear; 34. Water baffle; 17. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Referring to Figures 1-6, a crown cap sorting device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base plate 1, on which a drive motor 11 is mounted. The drive motor 11 is a geared motor, which provides stable low speed and increased torque to ensure that the rotating disk 13 rotates smoothly to drive the crown caps to move in an orderly manner. The output end of the drive motor 11 is connected to a transmission component 12. The side of the transmission component 12 away from the drive motor 11 is connected to the rotating disk 13 to drive the rotating disk 13 to rotate. The output end of the drive motor 11 drives the rotating disk 13 to rotate synchronously and coaxially through the transmission component 12; and a material guiding assembly 2, which includes a material guiding component fixedly connected to the base plate 1. Multiple support rods 21 on plate 1, a surrounding plate 22 fixedly connected to the support rods 21 and located around the rotating disk 13, and a cover plate 23 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the surrounding plate 22. A material guiding channel 24 is provided on the surrounding plate 22, and a guide wheel 25 rotating in the opposite direction to the rotating disk 13 is provided on the material guiding channel 24. The guide wheel 25 is used to assist the crown cover to discharge. An auxiliary cleaning component 3 is provided between the material guiding component 2 and the bottom plate 1. A gap 33 is left between the outer side of the rotating disk 13 and the surrounding plate 22. The auxiliary cleaning component 3 is provided between the surrounding plate 22 and the bottom plate 1 and is located below the gap 33.

[0022] Specifically, when using this device, the drive motor 11 is started, and the drive motor 11 drives the rotating disk 13 to rotate continuously through the transmission component 12. The crown cap is placed on the upper surface of the rotating disk 13 and rotates with the rotating disk 13. Due to the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotating disk 13, the crown cap slides to the edge of the rotating disk 13 and moves along the inner wall of the enclosure 22 until it slides to the entrance of the guide channel 24 and is discharged from the device along with the guide channel 24. At the same time, the guide wheel 25 rotates continuously in the opposite direction to the rotating disk 13. When the crown cap accumulates or gets stuck in the guide channel 24, the guide wheel 25 uses the squeezing force and friction generated by the reverse rotation on the crown cap squeezed in the guide channel 24 to quickly push or throw away the stuck crown cap from the blockage area. In addition, the entire device adopts a structure that can be washed with water. During washing, there is no need to disassemble it. Water is directly poured in from above the rotating disk 13. The water generated during the washing process flows into the auxiliary cleaning component 3 through the gap 33 at the edge of the rotating disk 13 and is discharged from the device, thereby achieving efficient washing and centralized drainage of related components.

[0023] Furthermore, this device drives the transmission component 12 and the rotating disk 13 to rotate continuously via the drive motor 11. Centrifugal force is used to make the crown cap slide evenly on the panel to the outlet of the guide channel 24. The centrifugal feeding is stable and continuous, and the crown caps are evenly stressed and neatly arranged, reducing hard friction and direct impact, thereby reducing the risk of coating scratches and rust, and ensuring the appearance quality of the packaging. The guide wheel 25 set in the guide channel 24 rotates in the opposite direction to the rotating disk 13, which can quickly throw away the crown caps stuck in the guide channel 24, improving the outlet smoothness. The auxiliary cleaning component 3 is located below the rotating disk 13 and the surrounding plate 22, which can collect and discharge the cleaning liquid. Without the need for magnetic force or vibration intervention, continuous and low-damage crown cap processing and output are achieved, and the internal cleaning preparation of the equipment is completed simultaneously.

[0024] Referring to Figures 1-7, optionally, the cover plate 23 is located on the upper side of the rotation and is in the shape of a ring. The cover plate 23, the rotating disk 13 and the surrounding plate 22 together form the cover cavity 26, which is connected to the material guide channel 24. A baffle 241 is installed on the cover plate 23. The baffle 241 is located above the material guide channel 24 to block the material guide channel 24. The height of the cover cavity 26 and the material guide channel 24 are both slightly greater than the thickness of the crown cover.

[0025] In this embodiment, the crown caps rotate with the rotating disk 13 in the cap-collecting cavity 26, gradually gather in the cap-collecting cavity 26, and enter the guide channel 24. The height of the cap-collecting cavity 26 and the guide channel 24 is slightly greater than the thickness of the crown caps, ensuring that the caps remain flat and preventing them from standing up or flipping over. The baffle 241 acts as a limit, allowing only a single layer of crown caps to pass through the guide channel 24, ensuring that the crown caps remain neatly arranged during the output process, avoiding overlapping or blockage, and improving the stability and consistency of the cap output.

[0026] Referring to Figures 1-4 and 6, optionally, a conical platform 14 is installed on the upper surface of the middle part of the rotating disk 13, a fan blade 15 is connected to the top surface of the conical platform 14, and a conical bucket 16 is connected to the cover plate 23, with the upper opening of the conical bucket 16 opening outward.

[0027] In this embodiment, the crown cap is fed into the cone-shaped hopper 16 and falls onto the rotating disk 13. The cone-shaped platform 14 and the fan blade 15 rotate synchronously with the rotating disk 13. The cone-shaped hopper 16 facilitates centralized feeding. The rotation of the cone-shaped platform 14 and the fan blade 15 generates outward centrifugal force, which makes the crown cap evenly distributed to the edge of the cover cavity 26, avoiding accumulation in the middle of the rotating disk 13.

[0028] Referring to Figures 1-4, optionally, the entire guide channel 24 is parallel to the tangent of the edge of the rotating disk 13, so that the rotating disk 13 can use centrifugal force to throw the crown cap into the guide channel 24 and discharge it. The guide channel 24 includes an open section 242 that communicates with the crown cap cavity 26 and a straight section 243 that communicates with the open section 242. The straight section 243 extends to the outside of the enclosure 22 and is parallel to the tangent of the edge of the rotating disk 13. The guide wheel 25 is located on the open section 242.

[0029] In this embodiment, the open section 242 is designed to facilitate the rotating disk 13 to bring the crown cap into the guide channel 24. The guide wheel 25 is located in the open section 242 to prevent the crown cap from getting stuck when it enters the guide channel 24. The vertical section is parallel to the edge tangent of the rotating disk 13, which makes it easier for the crown cap to be smoothly discharged from the guide channel 24 along the original force direction after being brought into the guide channel 24 by the centrifugal force of the rotating disk 13.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1-4 and 8, optionally, a nozzle 27 for assisting the discharge of the crown cover is installed on the cover plate 23. A guide groove 271 parallel to the straight section 243 is opened on the side of the cover plate 23 facing the surrounding plate 22. The air outlet of the nozzle 27 is located in the guide groove 271 and faces the material channel 24.

[0031] In this embodiment, when the device is working, the nozzle 27 continuously blows air into the guide channel 24, and the guide groove 271 assists in concentrating the airflow and blowing it further. The nozzle 27 provides auxiliary airflow to reduce the friction between the crown cap and the guide channel wall, especially at the end of the output section, to provide a driving force and prevent the crown cap from stopping due to friction.

[0032] Referring to Figures 1-5, optionally, the auxiliary cleaning component 3 includes a water collection tank 31 disposed on the base plate 1 and a water guide pipe 32 disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank 31 and penetrating the base plate 1, with the water collection tank 31 located directly below the gap 33.

[0033] In this embodiment, when cleaning the device, water flows in from the inside of the conical bucket 16. The water can wash the conical bucket 16, the rotating disk 13 and the conical platform 14 and pass through the cleaning cover cavity 26. The water flows through the annular gap 33 between the rotating disk 13 and the surrounding plate 22 and falls into the water collection tank 31, and then is discharged through the water guide pipe 32. This can quickly complete the cleaning of the equipment and facilitate the internal cleaning and maintenance of the equipment, which meets the food-grade hygiene standards.

[0034] Referring to Figures 2, 6, and 9, optionally, a first gear 251 is coaxially mounted on the transmission component 12, a bearing seat 252 is fixedly mounted on the base plate 1, a rotating rod 253 is rotatably sleeved inside the bearing seat 252, a fifth gear 254 is coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating rod 253, the top end of the rotating rod 253 passes through the enclosure plate 22 and is fixedly connected to the guide wheel 25, and a transmission gear set 255 is provided between the first gear 251 and the fifth gear 254.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the drive motor 11 rotates, it drives the first gear 251 to rotate through the transmission component 12. The first gear 251 drives the fifth gear 254 and the rotating rod 253 to rotate in the opposite direction to the first gear 251 through the transmission gear set 255, thereby driving the guide wheel 25 to rotate in the opposite direction to the rotating disk 13.

[0036] Specifically, the transmission gear set 255 includes a first rotating member 255a rotatably connected to the base plate 1. A second gear 255b and a third gear 255c are fixedly connected to the first rotating member 255a. The second gear 255b, the third gear 255c, and the first rotating member 255a are coaxially arranged. A second rotating member 255d is rotatably connected to the base plate 1. A fourth gear 255e is fixedly connected to the second rotating member 255d. The first gear 251 meshes with the second gear 255b, and the third gear 255c meshes with the fourth gear 255a. When gear 5e meshes, the fourth gear 255e meshes with the fifth gear 254. When the drive motor 11 drives the first gear 251 to rotate clockwise through the transmission component 12, the first gear 251 drives the second gear 255b to rotate counterclockwise. The second gear 255b drives the third gear 255c to rotate synchronously in the opposite direction through the first rotating component 255a. The third gear 255c drives the fourth gear 255e to rotate clockwise, and the fourth gear 255e drives the fifth gear 254 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the guide wheel 25 to rotate counterclockwise.

[0037] Referring to Figure 5, optionally, a water baffle 34 is provided on the fifth gear 254 to prevent water from flowing down intermittently and directly scouring the gear part; optionally, the rotating disk 13 is made of aluminum.

[0038] In this embodiment, aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to process, making it suitable for use in food contact equipment, meeting food safety requirements, and exhibiting low rotational inertia and fast response.

[0039] Referring to Figures 1-5, optionally, the bottom of the base plate 1 is provided with multiple support legs 17.

[0040] In this embodiment, the support leg 17 supports the entire device on the ground or production line table, providing stable support and ensuring that the equipment does not shake during operation.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," 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 the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," etc., 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 communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of one embodiment of the present invention, but this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of this invention should still fall within the patent coverage of this invention.

Claims

1. A crown cover handling device, characterized in that, include: A base plate (1) is provided, on which a drive motor (11) is mounted. The output end of the drive motor (11) is connected to a transmission component (12). A rotating disk (13) is connected to the side of the transmission component (12) away from the drive motor (11) to drive the rotating disk (13) to rotate. A material guiding assembly (2) includes a support rod (21) provided on the base plate (1), a surrounding plate (22) provided on the support rod (21) and located around the rotating disk (13), and a material guiding assembly (2) provided on the surrounding plate. The cover plate (23) on the upper side of the plate (22) has a material guide channel (24) on the plate (22) and a guide wheel (25) that rotates in the opposite direction to the rotating disk (13) on the material guide channel (24). The guide wheel (25) is used to assist the crown cover to discharge material. There is a gap (33) between the rotating disk (13) and the plate (22). An auxiliary cleaning component (3) is provided between the plate (22) and the bottom plate (1). The auxiliary cleaning component (3) is located below the gap (33).

2. The crown cover handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (23) is annular. The cover plate (23), the rotating disk (13) and the surrounding plate (22) together form a cover cavity (26). The cover cavity (26) is connected to the material guiding channel (24). A baffle (241) is installed on the cover plate (23). The baffle (241) is located above the material guiding channel (24) to block the material guiding channel (24). The height of the cover cavity (26) and the material guiding channel (24) is slightly greater than the thickness of the crown cover.

3. The crown cover handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A conical platform (14) is connected to the upper surface of the middle part of the rotating disk (13), a fan blade (15) is connected to the top surface of the conical platform (14), and a conical bucket (16) is connected to the cover plate (23). The upper opening of the conical bucket (16) is open to the outside.

4. The crown cover handling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material guide channel (24) includes an open section (242) communicating with the cover cavity (26) and a straight section (243) communicating with the open section (242). The straight section (243) extends outside the enclosure (22) and is parallel to the edge tangent of the rotating disk (13). The guide wheel (25) is located on the open section (242).

5. The crown cover handling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover plate (23) is equipped with a nozzle (27) for assisting the discharge of the crown cover. The cover plate (23) has a guide groove (271) parallel to the straight section (243) on the side facing the surrounding plate (22). The air outlet of the nozzle (27) is located in the guide groove (271) and faces the material channel (24).

6. The crown cover handling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The auxiliary cleaning component (3) includes a water collection tank (31) disposed on the base plate (1) and a water guide pipe (32) disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank (31) and penetrating the base plate (1). The water collection tank (31) is located directly below the gap (33).

7. The crown cover handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first gear (251) is coaxially mounted on the transmission component (12). A bearing seat (252) is provided on the base plate (1). A rotating rod (253) is provided on the bearing seat (252). A fifth gear (254) is coaxially fixedly connected to the rotating rod (253). The top end of the rotating rod (253) passes through the enclosure plate (22) and is fixedly connected to the guide wheel (25). A transmission gear set (255) is provided between the first gear (251) and the fifth gear (254).

8. The crown cover handling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fifth gear (254) is provided with a water-blocking bracket (34) for blocking water.

9. The crown cover handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating disk (13) is made of aluminum.

10. The crown cover handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base plate (1) is provided with multiple support legs (17).

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