Positive and negative tank detection and adjustment equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tank body detection, in particular to positive and negative tank detection and adjustment equipment. The transportation channel is arranged on the platform, the transportation channel comprises a conveying channel and a tank turning channel, and the tank turning channel is communicated with the conveying channel; the removing assembly is arranged corresponding to the conveying channel, the removing assembly is suitable for detecting the front and back of the tank body and kicking out the reverse tank, and the tank turning channel is suitable for receiving the reverse tank; and the tank turning device is arranged corresponding to the tank turning channel. According to the utility model, the reverse cans are kicked out to the can turning channel through the rejecting assembly, the reverse cans are turned into positive cans after passing through the can turning device, and the turned cans are conveyed towards the subsequent process, so that the automatic identification and treatment of the reverse cans are realized, manual operation is not needed, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tank body detection, in particular to positive and negative tank detection and adjustment equipment. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, many beverages are made of cans as containers. In the production of beverage cans, the cans need to be coded. However, the process before the cans are coded is reversed, that is, the cans are divided into upright and inverted. At this time, the inverted cans need to be sorted to prevent coding errors on the cans.

[0003] In the prior art, the can body is inspected and analyzed by a visual inspection device, and the inverted can is kicked out by an air nozzle. However, the kicked inverted can still needs to be manually collected and turned upside down, and then transmitted to the coding process. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a forward and reverse can detection and adjustment device to solve the problem that the kicked reversed cans still need to be manually collected and reversed.

[0005] In the first aspect, the utility model provides a forward and reverse can detection and adjustment device, comprising: a platform; a transport channel, arranged on the platform, the transport channel comprising a conveying channel and a can turning channel, the can turning channel being connected to the conveying channel; a rejection component, arranged corresponding to the conveying channel, the rejection component being suitable for detecting the forward and reverse sides of the can body and kicking out the reversed can, the can turning channel being suitable for receiving the reversed can; a can turner, arranged corresponding to the can turning channel.

[0006] Beneficial effect: The inverted can is kicked out to the can turning channel through the rejection component, and the inverted can is turned over into a normal can after passing through the can turner. The turned can body is transported to the subsequent process, realizing automatic identification and processing of the inverted can, without manual operation, and improving production efficiency.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the rejection component includes a detection structure and an anti-can rejection structure, the detection structure is arranged upstream of the anti-can rejection structure, the conveying channel is formed with a detection station and a kick-out station, the detection structure is arranged corresponding to the detection station, the anti-can rejection structure is arranged corresponding to the kick-out station, and the detection structure is electrically connected to the anti-can rejection structure.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the detection structure includes a mounting frame and a proximity switch, the mounting frame is arranged corresponding to the conveying channel, and the proximity switch is arranged on the mounting frame and located above the detection station.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The proximity switch has stable performance, fast frequency response, long application life, strong anti-interference ability, and is waterproof, shockproof, corrosion-resistant, and has low maintenance costs.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the mounting frame includes a horizontal beam and a vertical beam, the vertical beam is arranged on the side of the conveying channel, the horizontal beam is connected to the vertical beam and is arranged above the detection station, and the proximity switch is arranged on the horizontal beam.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, a first mounting hole is opened on the vertical beam, the first mounting hole is an elongated hole, the mounting frame also includes a locking piece, the cross beam passes through the first mounting hole and is fixed to the vertical beam through the locking piece.

[0012] Beneficial effect: The crossbeam passes through the first mounting hole and is fixed to the vertical beam through a locking piece. The height of the crossbeam from the detection station can be adjusted to adapt to tanks of different heights, thereby improving the applicability of the positive and negative tank detection and adjustment equipment.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, a second mounting hole is opened on the crossbeam, and the second mounting hole is an elongated hole body. The proximity switch corresponds to the second mounting hole and is movably arranged along the extension direction of the crossbeam.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The proximity switch corresponds to the second mounting hole and is movably arranged along the extension direction of the crossbeam. The position of the proximity switch on the crossbeam can be adjusted to adapt to tanks of different widths, thereby improving the applicability of the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment equipment.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the transport channel further includes a transition channel, and the transition channel is arranged to communicate between the conveying channel and the can turning channel.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the transition channel includes a first transition branch and a second transition branch, the first transition branch connects the conveying channel and the can turning channel and is suitable for conveying the reverse can to the can turning channel, and the second transition branch connects the can turning channel and the conveying channel and is suitable for conveying the positive can to the conveying channel.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment device also includes a guide plate, and the guide plate is arranged corresponding to the side of the transition channel.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment equipment also includes a guardrail assembly, which is connected to the platform, and is arranged on the sides of the conveying channel and the can turning channel. The guardrail assembly is provided with a gap corresponding to the connection with the transition channel, and the gap opened on the guardrail assembly corresponding to the conveying channel is arranged corresponding to the kick-out station.

[0019] Beneficial effect: By setting up the guardrail assembly, the tank body is prevented from tipping over during transportation and movement, the tank body is kept in an upright position, and the stability of the tank body during transportation and movement is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection structure of the embodiment of the utility model when detecting an inverted tank;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the detection structure of the embodiment of the utility model when detecting a positive tank;

[0025] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of a can turner according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Platform; 20. Transport channel; 21. Conveying channel; 22. Can turning channel; 23. Transition channel; 231. First transition lane; 232. Second transition lane; 30. Rejection assembly; 31. Detection structure; 311. Mounting frame; 3111. Crossbeam; 31111. Second mounting hole; 3112. Vertical beam; 31121. First mounting hole; 312. Proximity switch; 32. Anti-can rejection structure; 33. Control box; 40. Can turner; 41. Spiral channel; 50. Locking piece; 60. Guardrail assembly; 61. Notch; 62. Support frame; 621. Adjustment rod; 63. Guardrail; 70. Tank body; 80. Guide plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] Combine the following Figures 1 to 5 , describing an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the utility model, on the one hand, a forward and reverse can detection and adjustment device is provided, including: a platform 10; a transport channel 20, which is arranged on the platform 10, and the transport channel 20 includes a conveying channel 21 and a can turning channel 22, and the can turning channel 22 is connected to the conveying channel 21; a rejection component 30, which is arranged corresponding to the conveying channel 21, and the rejection component 30 is suitable for detecting the forward and reverse sides of the can body 70 and kicking out the reversed can, and the can turning channel 22 is suitable for receiving the reversed can; a can turner 40, which is arranged corresponding to the can turning channel 22.

[0031] By using the upside-down can detection and adjustment equipment of this embodiment, the upside-down can is kicked out to the can turning channel 22 through the rejection component 30, and the upside-down can is turned into an upside-down can after passing through the can turner 40. The turned can body 70 is transported to the subsequent process, thereby realizing automatic identification and processing of the upside-down can without manual operation, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0032] For details, please refer to Figure 1 , a group of rejecting components 30 are provided.

[0033] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, multiple groups of rejection components 30 may be provided to avoid missed detection. For example, a group of rejection components 30 may be added downstream of the can turner 40 to inspect the turned can body 70 again.

[0034] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the rejection component 30 includes a detection structure 31 and an anti-can rejection structure 32. The detection structure 31 is arranged upstream of the anti-can rejection structure 32. The conveying channel 21 is formed with a detection station and a kick-out station. The detection structure 31 is arranged corresponding to the detection station, and the anti-can rejection structure 32 is arranged corresponding to the kick-out station. The detection structure 31 is electrically connected to the anti-can rejection structure 32.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, the inverted can rejection structure 32 is an air nozzle, and the air nozzle kicks the inverted can out of the kicking station.

[0036] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the inverted can rejection structure 32 can also be other forms, such as a cylinder, through the telescopic rod of the cylinder to push the inverted can out of the kicking station.

[0037] In one embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the detection structure 31 includes a mounting frame 311 and a proximity switch 312 . The mounting frame 311 is arranged corresponding to the conveying channel 21 , and the proximity switch 312 is arranged on the mounting frame 311 and located above the detection station.

[0038] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 There are two proximity switches 312 , and the two proximity switches 312 are spaced apart on the mounting frame 311 .

[0039] Furthermore, the distance between the two proximity switches 312 is selected according to the width of the tank body 70 .

[0040] It should be noted that the can body 70 tested in this embodiment has a can lid with a closed opening, but the bottom of the can body 70 has no closed opening. Figure 4 As shown, when the can body 70 is in the upright state (i.e., the can lid with the closed opening faces upward), the closed opening passes the proximity switch 312, and the distance between the closed opening and the proximity switch 312 is greater than the set distance, the proximity switch 312 is not triggered, and the anti-can rejection structure 32 does not perform the ejection action; Figure 3 As shown, when the can body 70 is in an inverted state (i.e., the can lid with the closed mouth faces downward), the bottom of the can body 70 passes the proximity switch 312, and the distance between the bottom of the can body 70 and the proximity switch 312 is less than the set distance, the proximity switch 312 is triggered, and when the inverted can is transported to the kick-out station, the inverted can rejection structure 32 performs a kick-out action.

[0041] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the detection structure 31 can also be in other forms, such as a camera, which collects image information of the tank body 70 and performs data analysis on the image information to determine whether the tank body 70 is a normal tank or an inverted tank.

[0042] It is worth noting that the proximity switch 312 has stable performance, fast frequency response, long service life, strong anti-interference ability, and is waterproof, shockproof, corrosion-resistant, and has low maintenance cost.

[0043] In one embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting frame 311 includes a horizontal beam 3111 and a vertical beam 3112 . The vertical beam 3112 is arranged on the side of the conveying channel 21 . The horizontal beam 3111 is connected to the vertical beam 3112 and is arranged above the detection station. The proximity switch 312 is arranged on the horizontal beam 3111 .

[0044] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 One horizontal beam 3111 is provided, and two vertical beams 3112 are provided. Both ends of the horizontal beam 3111 are respectively connected to the two vertical beams 3112 , and the two vertical beams 3112 are respectively provided on both sides of the conveying channel 21 .

[0045] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a first mounting hole 31121 is opened on the vertical beam 3112 , and the first mounting hole 31121 is a long strip-shaped hole. The mounting frame 311 also includes a locking member 50 . The cross beam 3111 passes through the first mounting hole 31121 and is fixed to the vertical beam 3112 through the locking member 50 .

[0046] Specifically, the locking member 50 is a locking nut, and the end of the crossbeam 3111 is provided with a thread.

[0047] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Two locking members 50 are provided, and the two ends of the horizontal beam 3111 are fixed to the vertical beam 3112 through the two locking members 50 .

[0048] It is worth noting that the cross beam 3111 passes through the first mounting hole 31121 and is fixed to the vertical beam 3112 by the locking member 50. The height of the cross beam 3111 from the detection station can be adjusted to adapt to tanks 70 of different heights, thereby improving the applicability of the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment equipment.

[0049] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a second mounting hole 31111 is opened on the crossbeam 3111 , and the second mounting hole 31111 is a long strip-shaped hole. The proximity switch 312 corresponds to the second mounting hole 31111 and is movably arranged along the extension direction of the crossbeam 3111 .

[0050] It is worth noting that the proximity switch 312 corresponds to the second mounting hole 31111 and is movably arranged along the extension direction of the beam 3111. The position of the proximity switch 312 on the beam 3111 can be adjusted to adapt to tank bodies 70 of different widths, thereby improving the applicability of the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment equipment.

[0051] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the transport channel 20 further includes a transition channel 23 , and the transition channel 23 is arranged to communicate between the conveying channel 21 and the can turning channel 22 .

[0052] It should be noted that when the transition channel 23 is not provided, the conveying channel 21 and the can turning channel 22 are arranged side by side, and the inverted can rejection structure 32 can kick the inverted can directly from the kick-out station to the can turning channel 22 .

[0053] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the transition channel 23 includes a first transition channel 231 and a second transition channel 232. The first transition channel 231 connects the conveying channel 21 and the can-turning channel 22 and is suitable for conveying the reversed can to the can-turning channel 22. The second transition channel 232 connects the can-turning channel 22 and the conveying channel 21 and is suitable for conveying the normal can to the conveying channel 21.

[0054] For details, please refer to Figure 1 The inverted can becomes a normal can after being turned over by the can turner 40 and enters the second transition channel 232 . The normal can is transported to the transport channel 21 through the second transition channel 232 .

[0055] For further information, see Figure 1 The positive can can also be directly transported backward to the next process through the can turning channel 22 or the second transition channel 232.

[0056] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment device also includes a guide plate 80 , and the guide plate 80 is arranged corresponding to the side of the transition channel 23 .

[0057] In one embodiment, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment equipment also includes a guardrail assembly 60, which is connected to the platform 10. The guardrail assembly 60 is arranged on the side of the conveying channel 21 and the can turning channel 22. The guardrail assembly 60 is provided with a gap 61 corresponding to the connection with the transition channel 23. The gap 61 on the guardrail assembly 60 corresponding to the conveying channel 21 is arranged corresponding to the kick-out station.

[0058] For details, please participate Figure 3 and Figure 4 The guardrail assembly 60 includes a support frame 62 and a guardrail 63 . The guardrail 63 is connected to the support frame 62 . The support frame 62 is arranged on the sides of the conveying channel 21 and the can turning channel 22 . The notch 61 is arranged corresponding to the guardrail 63 .

[0059] Furthermore, two guardrail assemblies 60 are provided, and the two guardrail assemblies 60 are arranged on both sides of the conveying channel 21 and the can turning channel 22 .

[0060] Furthermore, an adjusting rod 621 is provided on the support frame 62 , and the distance between the two guardrails 63 can be adjusted by the adjusting rod 621 to adapt to tank bodies 70 of different widths.

[0061] It is worth noting that, by providing the guardrail assembly 60, the tank body 70 is prevented from tipping over during transportation and movement, and the tank body 70 is kept in an upright position, thereby improving the stability of the tank body 70 during transportation and movement.

[0062] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the rejection assembly 30 also includes a control box 33 , which is electrically connected to the detection structure 31 and the anti-can rejection structure 32 , respectively. The control box 33 receives the detection signal of the detection structure 31 and transmits it to the anti-can rejection structure 32 .

[0063] Specifically, the control box 33 is provided with a PLC controller. When the proximity switch 312 detects the reversed tank, the detection signal is transmitted to the PLC controller. The PLC controller sets an accurate delay signal according to the moving speed of the tank body 70 and the work station. When the time is up, the reversed tank is kicked out by the air nozzle.

[0064] In one embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the can turning device 40 is provided with a spiral channel 41 , and the spiral channel 41 is communicated with the can turning channel 22 .

[0065] It should be noted that, after the can body 70 enters the spiral channel 41 , the can body 70 moves forward along the shape of the spiral channel 41 and completes a 180° flip in the can turner 40 .

[0066] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the can turner 40 also selects other can turning methods, such as providing two clamping plates and a driving structure, wherein the two clamping plates clamp the can and rotate it 180° through the driving structure.

[0067] When using the positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device of this embodiment, first, according to the size of the tank body 70, the positions of the cross beam 3111 and the proximity switch 312 are adjusted, and the adjustment rod 621 is adjusted to adjust the distance between the railings 63; then, the conveying channel 21 conveys the tank body 70; the tank body 70 passes the proximity switch 312, and when the tank body 70 is a positive tank, the proximity switch 312 is not triggered, and the tank body 70 continues to move to the subsequent process; when the tank body 70 is a negative tank, the proximity switch 312 is triggered, and the detection signal is transmitted to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is based on A precise delay signal is set for the moving speed of the can body 70. When the time is up, the air nozzle kicks the inverted can out to the first transition channel 231, and the inverted can is guided to the can turning channel 22 by the first transition channel 231. After being turned over by the can turner 40, part of the can body 70 is directly transported backward to the next process by the can turning channel 22, and part of the can body 70 enters the second transition channel 232, is guided to the conveying channel 21 by the second transition channel 232, and is conveyed backward to the next process by the conveying channel 21, or is directly transported backward to the next process by the second transition channel 232.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device, characterized in that: include: Platform (10); A transport channel (20) is arranged on the platform (10), the transport channel (20) comprising a conveying channel (21) and a can turning channel (22), the can turning channel (22) being in communication with the conveying channel (21); a rejection assembly (30) disposed corresponding to the conveying channel (21), the rejection assembly (30) being adapted to detect the front and back of the can body (70) and to eject the inverted can, and the can turning channel (22) being adapted to receive the inverted can; A can turning device (40) is arranged corresponding to the can turning channel (22); The rejection assembly (30) comprises a detection structure (31) and an anti-can rejection structure (32), the detection structure (31) being arranged upstream of the anti-can rejection structure (32), the conveying channel (21) being formed with a detection station and a kick-out station, the detection structure (31) being arranged corresponding to the detection station, the anti-can rejection structure (32) being arranged corresponding to the kick-out station, and the detection structure (31) being electrically connected to the anti-can rejection structure (32); The detection structure (31) comprises a mounting frame (311) and a proximity switch (312), the mounting frame (311) being arranged corresponding to the conveying channel (21), and the proximity switch (312) being arranged on the mounting frame (311) and located above the detection station; The mounting frame (311) comprises a crossbeam (3111) and a vertical beam (3112), wherein the vertical beam (3112) is arranged on a side of the conveying channel (21), the crossbeam (3111) is connected to the vertical beam (3112) and is arranged above the detection station, and the proximity switch (312) is arranged on the crossbeam (3111).

2. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The vertical beam (3112) is provided with a first mounting hole (31121), the first mounting hole (31121) is a long strip-shaped hole, the mounting frame (311) further comprises a locking member (50), the cross beam (3111) passes through the first mounting hole (31121) and is fixed to the vertical beam (3112) via the locking member (50).

3. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The crossbeam (3111) is provided with a second mounting hole (31111), the second mounting hole (31111) being a long strip-shaped hole, and the proximity switch (312) corresponds to the second mounting hole (31111) and is movably arranged along the extension direction of the crossbeam (3111).

4. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The transport channel (20) further comprises a transition channel (23), wherein the transition channel (23) is arranged to communicate between the conveying channel (21) and the can turning channel (22).

5. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The transition channel (23) comprises a first transition channel (231) and a second transition channel (232), wherein the first transition channel (231) connects the conveying channel (21) and the can-turning channel (22) and is suitable for conveying the reversed can to the can-turning channel (22), and the second transition channel (232) connects the can-turning channel (22) and the conveying channel (21) and is suitable for conveying the normal can to the conveying channel (21).

6. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The forward and reverse tank detection and adjustment device further comprises a guide plate (80), wherein the guide plate (80) is arranged corresponding to the side of the transition channel (23).

7. The positive and negative tank detection and adjustment device according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The forward and reverse can detection and adjustment device further comprises a guardrail assembly (60), the guardrail assembly (60) being connected to the platform (10), the guardrail assembly (60) being arranged on the sides of the conveying channel (21) and the can turning channel (22), a notch (61) being provided at a connection point between the guardrail assembly (60) and the transition channel (23), and the notch (61) provided on the guardrail assembly (60) arranged corresponding to the conveying channel (21) being arranged corresponding to the kick-out station.

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