Bottle cap conveying pipeline capable of being disassembled, assembled and cleaned

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bottle cap conveying pipeline capable of being disassembled, assembled and cleaned, and belongs to the field of bottle cap conveying equipment. Compared with a bottle cap conveying pipeline in the prior art, the bottle cap conveying pipeline has the advantages that the integrally formed bottle cap conveying pipeline is split into the bottle cap track for conveying bottle caps and the air supply pipeline on the outer layer; bottle caps can be prevented from being contaminated by external dust through bottle cap rail sealing, the bottle caps can be conveyed in a pipeline in a suspended mode, and friction damage to the bottle caps is reduced. The bottle cap track and the air supply pipeline are connected through the lock catch capable of being quickly disassembled and assembled, and when dust or dirt is accumulated in the pipeline, the pipeline can be turned over along the hinge to be cleaned. A supporting rod is further arranged below the bottle cap track in the pipeline, due to the fact that the length of a single pipeline is large, the structural strength of the pipeline can be effectively enhanced through the supporting rod, and the situation that the pipeline is deformed, and the accuracy of pipeline connection is affected is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of bottle cap conveying equipment, and in particular relates to a bottle cap conveying pipeline which can be disassembled and cleaned. Background Art

[0002] Bottle cap conveyors are devices used to transport and sort bottle caps, and are commonly used on production lines in industries such as beverages, food, and pharmaceuticals. Bottle cap conveyors typically include components such as conveyor belts, transmissions, guides, and control systems. They can be customized to accommodate bottle caps of varying sizes and shapes.

[0003] The main function of the bottle cap conveyor is to transport bottle caps from one end of the production line to the other, and can perform operations such as sorting, positioning, and flipping during the conveying process. This helps to improve production efficiency, reduce manual operations, and ensure the continuity and stability of the production line.

[0004] In actual use, the bottle cap conveyor needs to be reasonably laid out and configured according to the process flow and production capacity requirements of the production line. At the same time, it needs to be coordinated with other equipment (such as filling machines, sealing machines, etc.) to achieve efficient operation of the entire production line.

[0005] Bottle cap conveying pipelines in the existing technology are generally divided into two types: conveyor belt type and pneumatic type. The conveyor belt type uses a conveyor belt at the bottom of the conveying pipeline to carry the bottle caps for movement, while the pneumatic type has a small hole at the bottom of the bottle cap conveying track, and pushes the bottle caps in a certain direction by obliquely introducing gas.

[0006] Pneumatic conveying pipelines have some problems in actual production. Due to the high humidity in the production plant, sugar-containing water or dust is likely to accumulate inside the conveying pipeline. If the accumulated water is not cleaned for a long time, dirt is likely to accumulate inside the conveying pipeline, resulting in substandard sanitary conditions of the conveying pipeline. In order to ensure the air tightness of the air supply, the conveying pipelines in the existing technology are usually an integrated structure, which is very troublesome to clean. The entire pipeline needs to be disassembled before cleaning.

[0007] Therefore, a new design of a conveying pipeline that does not affect the conveying effect and is easy to clean is needed. Utility Model Content

[0008] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a bottle cap conveying pipeline that can be disassembled and cleaned.

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows:

[0010] A bottle cap conveying pipeline that can be disassembled and cleaned comprises a pipeline and a bottle cap track. The pipeline is provided with an opening at the top, the bottle cap track is arranged at the opening above the pipeline, an air inlet is provided at the bottom of the bottle cap track, and the pipeline and the bottle cap track are detachable structures.

[0011] A track cover plate is arranged above the bottle cap track, and the track cover plate is movably connected to the bottle cap track.

[0012] A support rod is provided in the pipeline to increase the strength of the pipeline.

[0013] The width of the upper portion of the bottle cap track is smaller than the width of the bottle cap, and the width of the bottom portion of the bottle cap track is larger than the width of the bottle cap.

[0014] The bottle cap track is a double-layer structure, and the double-layer structure comprises a track support plate and a track lining plate. The bottle cap is located on the track support plate, and the track lining plate surrounds and wraps around the track support plate.

[0015] A bottle cap limiting device is arranged above the bottle cap track.

[0016] The bottle cap limiting device is a limiting bar, and there are two limiting bars which are symmetrically arranged on both sides above the bottle cap track.

[0017] The bottle cap limiting device is a track cover.

[0018] A sealing strip is provided between the pipeline and the bottle cap track.

[0019] The bottle cap track and the pipeline are connected through hinges and locks.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] Compared with the conveying pipeline in the prior art, the utility model splits the integrally formed bottle cap conveying pipeline into two parts, namely, a bottle cap track for conveying the bottle caps and an outer pipeline. The bottle cap track and the pipeline are connected by a lock that can be quickly disassembled and assembled. When dust or dirt accumulates inside the pipeline, the pipeline can be opened along the hinge for cleaning.

[0022] A support rod is also provided below the internal bottle cap track of the pipe. Since the length of a single pipe is relatively long, the support rod can effectively strengthen the structural strength of the pipe and prevent the pipe from being deformed and affecting the accuracy of the pipe connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline structure of Example 1;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of Example 1;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline structure of Example 2;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of Example 2;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline structure of Example 3;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of Example 3;

[0029] In the figure: 1. Pipe; 2. Bottle cap track; 3. Track support plate; 4. Track lining plate; 5. Drain baffle; 6. Limit strip; 7. Track cover; 8. Lock; 9. Hinge; 10. Air inlet; 11. Track shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the main body of the present invention is a bottle cap conveying pipe 1 with a bottle cap track 2 arranged inside.

[0033] The main function of this solution is to push the bottle caps placed in the bottle cap track 2 to move along the track by introducing compressed air into the bottom of the bottle cap track 2.

[0034] In this embodiment, the pipe 1 is a hollow pipe structure with an opening in the upper half, and its cross section is as follows: Figure 2 shown.

[0035] A bottle cap track 2 is located in the opening in the upper half of the pipe 1. The cross-section of the bottle cap track 2 has a dovetail-shaped structure, with its bottom width being wider than the width of the bottle caps to be transported, while the upper section is narrower. During transport, the bottle caps are arranged in a single file, which saves more space than multi-file transport and better prevents the bottle caps from accumulating and getting stuck in the bottle cap track 2. The bottle cap track 2 is a double-layer design. The upper portion that directly contacts the bottle caps is the track support plate 3, and the lower portion is the track liner 4 that fits in with the track support plate 3. Because the track support plate 3 is relatively thin and the length of a single pipe 1 is relatively long, a thicker and easier-to-position track liner 4 is located below the track support plate 3 to prevent deformation and ensure that the track support plate 3 does not misalign when two pipes 1 are connected. This double-layer structure provides structural reinforcement for the track support plate 3.

[0036] A plurality of inclined air inlet holes 10 are provided at the bottom of the bottle cap track 2. The inclined direction corresponds to the direction in which the bottle caps are transported and moved. The track is inclined from the bottom of the bottle cap track 2 toward the direction in which the bottle caps move. Through the air intake of the air inlet holes 10 and the guidance of the gas, the bottle caps are blown up by compressed air and moved along the track.

[0037] During transport, the bottle caps are lifted upward by compressed air. To prevent them from being blown off the track, the dovetail structure of the cap track 2 confines them within it. Due to this unique dovetail structure, only the left and right edges of the top of the cap come into contact with the track 2 when the caps are lifted. This reduces the friction points from three on the left and right sides and the top in existing designs to two, further minimizing wear and tear on the caps during transport. Furthermore, compared to existing conveying solutions that push the caps, the bottom of the caps floats and avoids contact with the track, resulting in less friction on the bottom of the caps.

[0038] During transportation, bottle caps may deform due to various reasons, and deformation usually occurs at the bottle mouth. The bottom of the dovetail structure leaves more margin for the deformation of the bottle caps. The bottle cap track 2 can accommodate a larger amount of deformation of the bottle caps. Even if the bottle caps are deformed, they can still pass well in the bottle cap track 2, making it less likely that the conveyor track will jam the caps and cause accumulation of caps.

[0039] A support rod is also provided inside the pipe 1. The support rod is located below the bottle cap track 2 and is arranged horizontally through the pipe 1. Since the length of a single pipe 1 is relatively long, the left and right sides may be deformed during use and transportation and assembly. The support rod can further strengthen the structural strength of the pipe 1 and better maintain its own shape during transportation and assembly.

[0040] The pipe 1 and the bottle cap track 2 are split structures that are movably connected and are connected by a lock 8 and a hinge 9. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, sealing strips are provided at the contact parts on both sides of the pipe 1 and the bottle cap track 2 to ensure airtightness, so as to prevent the gaps between the split structures from causing gas leakage during the compressed gas ventilation, thereby affecting the bottle cap conveying effect.

[0041] The split structure composed of the lock 8 and the hinge 9 makes it easier for staff to open the inside of the pipe for cleaning. In the prior art, the cap delivery track and the air duct structure of the bottle cap conveying system are connected by special screws. In order to avoid damaging the pipe, the corresponding manufacturer must be responsible for disassembly and assembly, which is very time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0042] Therefore, a more common method is to open a small hole at the bottom of the pipe and pass water through it for cleaning. However, this cleaning method is better than nothing for the sugary dust generated by the high humidity and sugary environment in the bottle cap delivery pipe, and it is difficult to wash away stubborn stains.

[0043] In addition, the overall shape of the pipe 1 is a circular pipe. Compared with the square pipe in the prior art, the circular pipe does not have the right-angle structure of the square pipe, is not easy to accumulate dust, and has no sanitary dead corners. It is easier to clean residues when cleaning the inside of the pipe 1.

[0044] A track cover 7 is also provided above the bottle cap track 2. One side of the track cover 7 is connected to the bottle cap track 2 by a hinge 8. When closed, it can effectively reduce the dust from entering the bottle cap track 2, ensure the cleanliness of the product during transportation, and prevent the bottle caps from flying out of the track during transportation. When the caps are stuck and accumulated, the track cover 7 can be opened to quickly find the location of the stuck caps and resume the bottle cap transportation.

[0045] The locking structure described in this embodiment is not limited to the combination of a single-sided lock 8 and a hinge. It is only an implementation method given for the purpose of description and understanding in conjunction with the drawings in the specification. The use of double-sided locks 8 or other solutions for fixing the split pipe 1 and the bottle cap track 2 should also fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0046] At both ends of each section of the conveying pipeline, flanges are provided to facilitate the connection of multiple sections of pipelines, and sealing strips are also provided between the connecting flanges at the ends to maintain the overall airtightness of the interior of the pipeline 1.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] The structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the structure of the bottle cap track 2 is different from the dovetail structure in the first embodiment.

[0049] The dovetail structure is targeted at bottle caps of ordinary shapes, but is not well adapted to various special-shaped bottle caps. Therefore, for such special-shaped bottle caps, the shape of the bottle cap track 2 is a U-shaped track groove with equal width at the top and bottom.

[0050] In order to compensate for the limiting function provided by the dovetail structure, a device for limiting the bottle cap is provided above the bottle cap track 2. The limiting device used in this embodiment is a limiting strip 6 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the bottle cap. By adding the limiting device above the bottle cap track 2, the opening width above the bottle cap track 2 becomes smaller than the width of the bottle cap being transported, preventing the bottle cap from flying out of the track from above when the compressed gas blows the bottle cap obliquely upward. The specific width of the limiting strip 6 can be modified according to the style of the bottle cap actually to be transported.

[0051] On the inner wall of the pipe 1 below the bottle cap track 2, the original support rod can also be replaced with a drainage baffle 5. The drainage baffle 5 is more effective in enhancing the overall strength of the pipe, making it more difficult for the pipe 1 to bend when it is longer.

[0052] Since the humidity in the filling workshop where the bottle caps are transported is relatively high, drain holes are provided on the drain baffle 5 to allow accumulated water to enter the lower part of the pipe 1 through the drain holes. While enhancing the strength of the pipe 1, it can also avoid the accumulation of accumulated water caused by the drain baffle 5, thereby affecting the bottle cap transport function.

[0053] The structure of pipeline 1 of this scheme is as follows Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] The structure of this embodiment is basically the same as that of embodiment 2, except that the separated parts of the split-type pipeline 1 structure are different, which is suitable for modifying the existing technology.

[0056] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in addition to adding a limiting strip 6 , the track limiting device above the bottle cap track 2 can also be directly replaced with a whole track cover plate 7 , which is more suitable for modification of existing equipment.

[0057] In this embodiment, the bottle cap track 2 is not embedded in the upper half of the pipe 1 as in Example 1, but a portion of the track shell 11 continues to extend from the edge of the bottle cap track 2. The conveying pipeline is divided into two parts, the upper part is the bottle cap track 2 with the track shell 11, and the lower part is the lower half of the pipe 1 with the drainage partition 5. The connection method is the same as that in Example 1, and the connection and fixation are also carried out using a lock.

[0058] When modifying existing equipment, the lower part of the pipe 1 can be cut off and replaced with the lower half of the pipe 1 structure of this embodiment, and the modification can be carried out without affecting the actual use effect.

[0059] The design of the bottle cap limiting device and the design of the lock 8 and the hinge 9 in this solution are not bundled with the structure of the pipeline 1 in each embodiment. In each embodiment, the structure of the pipeline 1 can be adjusted according to actual production needs. The embodiment and the drawings in the specification are only a feasible specific structure provided to facilitate understanding of the solution, and do not impose any restrictions on the different solutions for the same parts mentioned above.

Claims

1. A bottle cap delivery pipeline that can be disassembled and cleaned, characterized in that: It comprises a pipeline and a bottle cap track, wherein the pipeline is a pipeline with an opening on the top, the bottle cap track is arranged at the opening on the top of the pipeline, an air inlet is arranged at the bottom of the bottle cap track, and the pipeline and the bottle cap track are detachable structures.

2. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: A track cover plate is arranged above the bottle cap track, and the track cover plate is movably connected to the bottle cap track.

3. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod is arranged in the pipeline to increase the strength of the pipeline.

4. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the bottle cap track above is smaller than the width of the bottle cap, and the width of the bottle cap track bottom is larger than the width of the bottle cap.

5. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottle cap track is a double-layer structure, and the double-layer structure comprises a track support plate and a track lining plate. The bottle cap is located on the track support plate, and the track lining plate surrounds and wraps around the track support plate.

6. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottle cap limiting device is arranged above the bottle cap track.

7. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottle cap limiting device is a limiting strip, and there are two limiting strips which are symmetrically arranged on both sides above the bottle cap track.

8. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottle cap limiting device is a track cover plate.

9. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip is arranged between the pipeline and the bottle cap track.

10. The detachable and cleanable bottle cap delivery pipeline according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottle cap track and the pipeline are connected via hinges and locks.

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