Coffee capsule on-line counting and feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a coffee capsule on-line counting and feeding mechanism which comprises a feeding and channel-dividing conveying assembly, a counting and feeding assembly and a feeding and channel-dividing conveying assembly, and the feeding and channel-dividing conveying assembly is used for dividing products into a plurality of conveying assembly lines for conveying; the sorting and conveying component is arranged behind the output of each conveying assembly line and is used for sorting and conveying the products in the conveying assembly lines in batches; and the output transmission assembly is arranged behind the output of the sorting and conveying component, receives the batch products conveyed by the sorting and conveying component and realizes limiting placement of the batch products. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and effects: products can be quickly sorted, so that the production efficiency is improved, and the product sorting device can adapt to a high-speed flow production line, thereby having better universality and adaptability and higher processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of product counting equipment, in particular to a coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The last step in the production process is often product packaging, and packaging requirements vary depending on the type of product, field, and packaging volume. Before packaging, the number of products that can be placed in each row must be counted according to the size of the packaging box, and then the products can be neatly stacked into the packaging box.

[0003] With the research and development of technicians in this field, some feeding mechanisms for realizing product counting and sorting have also appeared on the market. Through this feeding mechanism, the scattered products in transmission are sorted into the required number of stacking batch structures and then transmitted to the back, so as to facilitate the subsequent stacking into packaging boxes. However, the existing feeding mechanism often has only a single flow sorting line, resulting in that the structure can only realize single-line sorting operations for products, which is inefficient and cannot be adapted to high-speed flow lines. Based on the above problems, the present invention was conceived. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an online counting and feeding mechanism for coffee capsules, which can realize rapid sorting of products, thereby improving production efficiency and making it adaptable to high-speed assembly lines, thereby having better versatility, adaptability and stronger processing efficiency.

[0005] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: a coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism, comprising: a feed channel conveying component, which is configured to divide the products into multiple conveying lines for conveying; a sorting conveying component, which is arranged at the output rear of each conveying line and is used to sort and convey the products in the conveying line in batches; an output conveying component, which is arranged at the output rear of the sorting conveying component and receives the batch products transmitted by the sorting conveying component and realizes the limited placement of the batch products.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the product is transmitted to the feed channel conveying assembly, and under the action of the feed channel conveying assembly, the product is divided into multiple conveying lines for transmission and transmitted to the sorting conveying component. The set sorting conveying component is used to realize batch sorting of the product and each batch of products is transported to the output transmission assembly. Under the action of the output transmission assembly, each batch of products is stably transmitted in batches, thereby achieving the purpose of sorting and feeding. The above structure realizes the simultaneous operation of multiple conveying lines, thereby realizing rapid sorting of products, improving production efficiency, and making it adaptable to high-speed assembly lines, thereby having better versatility, adaptability and stronger processing efficiency.

[0007] It is further configured as follows: the feed channel conveying assembly includes a feed track with a feed end, a divider for receiving products from the feed track, and multiple divider tracks with inlet ends, the divider is movably arranged and the movable projection path of the outlet end corresponds to the inlet ends of the multiple divider tracks, and the inlet end of the divider track receives the products output from the outlet end of the divider.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the product is transmitted into the feeding track and then sequentially transmitted through the divider and the dividing track. The product is divided into materials under the action of the divider, so that the product can be transmitted into each dividing track, thereby realizing the simultaneous operation of multiple conveying lines and improving production efficiency.

[0009] It is further configured as follows: the distributor includes a distributor block with a distributor channel and a distributor driving member for driving the distributor block to swing, the inlet end of the distributor channel is always connected to the outlet end of the feed track, and the outlet end of the distributor channel swings along the distribution direction of the inlet ends of multiple distributor tracks.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the products in the feeding track are transmitted to the dividing channel of the dividing block, and the dividing block is driven to swing by the dividing driving member so that the products can enter different dividing tracks, thereby achieving the purpose of dividing.

[0011] It is further configured that: the sorting and conveying component includes a base and a sorting component and a grab and place conveying component arranged on the base, the sorting component is configured to achieve neat arrangement of products, and the grab and place conveying component is configured to transfer the products in the sorting and conveying component to the output conveying component.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the products are neatly arranged under the action of the sorting component to facilitate the precise grasping and conveying of the grasping and placing conveying component, thereby ensuring the reliability of the structure.

[0013] It is further configured as follows: the sorting component includes two pulleys arranged on the base, a synchronous belt mounted on the pulleys, a sorting drive component that drives the pulleys to rotate, and a plurality of placement slots formed on the synchronous belt and having receiving openings, the placement slots receive products from the feed channel conveying component through the receiving openings, and the placement slots are only for placing a single product.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sorting drive component drives the placement slot above it to rotate through the pulley driving the synchronous belt. When the placement slot rotates to the output end corresponding to the feed channel conveying component, the product enters the placement slot for neat arrangement and transportation, so as to achieve the sorting purpose.

[0015] It is further configured as follows: a sorting toggle plate rotating with the belt wheel is provided on the belt wheel close to the feed channel conveying assembly, and a plurality of toggle grooves are formed on the sorting toggle plate, and the toggle grooves guide the products output by the feed channel conveying assembly into each placement slot.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the pulley drives the sorting toggle plate to rotate, and under the action of the toggle groove, the product is toggled and guided into the placement groove, thereby improving the reliability of the structure.

[0017] It is further configured as follows: the grab-and-place conveying assembly includes a plurality of grippers, a lifting drive member that drives the plurality of grippers to move toward a placement slot, and a moving assembly that drives the lifting drive member to move between a sorting conveying component and an output transmission component; when the lifting drive member moves to the sorting conveying component, the plurality of grippers are arranged one-to-one with a portion of the placement slots therein.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the lifting drive member cooperates with the moving component to drive the gripper to move, and the product conveying operation is completed by the gripper grabbing and releasing the product.

[0019] It is further configured that: the inlet end of each of the material dividing tracks is flared, and the feed channel conveying assembly includes a material dividing conveying member that drives the product to be transmitted through the feed track, the material divider and the material dividing track in sequence.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the expansion structure enables the product to enter the material distribution track more smoothly, thereby improving the reliability of the structure and realizing the transmission operation of the product through the set material distribution conveying parts.

[0021] It is further configured as follows: the output transmission component includes an output conveyor belt and a plurality of limit grooves formed on the output conveyor belt.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting grooves provide stable placement for each batch of products to achieve stable transmission.

[0023] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the utility model can realize rapid sorting of products, thereby improving production efficiency, making it adaptable to high-speed assembly lines, thereby having better versatility, adaptability and stronger processing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the feed channel conveying assembly in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural view of a distributor in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sorting and conveying component in the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a sorting component in an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the grab and place conveying assembly in the embodiment.

[0030] In the figure: 1. Feed channel conveying assembly; 11. Feed track; 12. Distributor; 121. Distributing channel; 122. Distributing block; 123. Distributing drive; 13. Distributing track; 14. Distributing conveying member; 2. Sorting conveying component; 21. Base; 22. Sorting assembly; 221. Pulley; 222. Synchronous belt; 223. Sorting drive; 224. Placement slot; 23. Grab and place conveying assembly; 231. Gripper; 232. Lifting drive; 233. Moving assembly; 3. Output transmission assembly; 31. Output conveyor belt; 32. Limiting slot; 4. Sorting toggle plate; 5. Toggle slot; 6. Product. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] refer to Figures 1 to 6 A coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism comprises: a feed channel conveying component 1, which is configured to divide a product 6 into multiple conveying lines for conveying; a sorting conveying component 2, which is arranged at the output rear of each conveying line and is used to sort and convey the products 6 in the conveying line in batches; an output conveying component 3, which is arranged at the output rear of the sorting conveying component 2 and receives the batch products 6 transmitted by the sorting conveying component 2 and realizes the limited placement of the batch products 6.

[0033] The feed channel conveying assembly 1 includes a feed track 11 with a feed end, a divider 12 for receiving the product 6 of the feed track 11, a plurality of divider tracks 13 with an inlet end, and a divider conveying member 14 for driving the product 6 to be sequentially transmitted through the feed track 11, the divider 12, and the divider track 13. The divider 12 is movably arranged and the movable projection path of the outlet end corresponds exactly to the inlet end of the plurality of divider tracks 13, and the inlet end of the divider track 13 receives the product 6 output from the outlet end of the divider 12. The divider conveying member 14 is a conveyor belt and the feed track 11 is fixedly mounted on the divider conveying member 14. The number of divider tracks 13 is the same as the number of sorting and conveying components 2 and is arranged one-to-one.

[0034] The material distributor 12 includes a material distributor block 122 having a material distributor channel 121 and a material distributor driving member 123 for driving the material distributor block 122 to swing. The inlet end of the material distributor channel 121 is always connected to the outlet end of the feed track 11, and the outlet end of the material distributor channel 121 swings along the distribution direction of the inlet ends of the plurality of material distributor tracks 13. The material distributor driving member 123 is a rotary cylinder fixedly arranged on the material distributor conveying member 14, and the material distributor block 122 is fixedly arranged on the rotary table of the rotary cylinder; the material distributor channel 121 is connected to the material distributor conveying member 14.

[0035] The sorting and conveying component 2 includes a base 21 and a sorting component 22 and a grab and place conveying component 23 arranged on the base 21. The sorting component 22 is configured to achieve neat arrangement of the products 6, and the grab and place conveying component 23 is configured to transfer the products 6 in the sorting and conveying component 2 to the output conveying component 3.

[0036] The sorting assembly 22 includes two pulleys 221 rotatably arranged on the base 21, a synchronous belt 222 mounted on the pulleys 221, a sorting drive 223 driving the pulleys 221 to rotate, and a plurality of placement slots 224 formed on the synchronous belt 222 and having receiving openings. The placement slots 224 receive the products 6 output from the material distribution track 13 through the receiving openings, and the placement slots 224 are only for placing a single product 6. The sorting drive 223 is a motor fixedly arranged on the base 21, and the output shaft is fixedly connected to one of the pulleys 221 to drive the pulley 221 to rotate.

[0037] A sorting toggle plate 4 that rotates with the pulley 221 is fixedly arranged on the pulley 221 close to the material distribution track 13 . A plurality of toggle grooves 5 are formed on the sorting toggle plate 4 . The toggle grooves 5 guide the products 6 output from the material distribution track 13 to enter each placement groove 224 .

[0038] The grabbing and placing conveying assembly 23 includes a plurality of grippers 231, a lifting drive 232 that drives the plurality of grippers 231 to move toward the placement slots 224, and a moving assembly 233 that drives the lifting drive 232 to move between the sorting assembly 22 and the output transmission assembly 3. When the lifting drive 232 moves to the sorting assembly 22, the plurality of grippers 231 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with a portion of the placement slots 224. The lifting drive 232 is a lifting cylinder and the grippers 231 are fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder. The moving assembly 233 is two pulleys rotatably arranged on the base 21, a belt sleeved on the pulleys, and a motor that drives one of the pulleys to rotate. The lifting drive 232 is slidably arranged on the base 21 and is fixedly connected to the belt.

[0039] The inlet end of each material distribution track 13 is flared, and the output transmission assembly 3 includes an output conveyor belt 31 and a plurality of limit grooves 32 formed on the output conveyor belt 31 .

[0040] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism, characterized in that: include: The feed lane conveying assembly (1) is configured to divide products into multiple conveying lines for conveying; the sorting conveying assembly (2) is arranged behind the output of each conveying line and is used to sort and convey the products in the conveying line in batches; the output conveying assembly (3) is arranged behind the output of the sorting conveying assembly (2) and receives the batch products conveyed by the sorting conveying assembly (2) and realizes the limited placement of the batch products.

2. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed channel conveying assembly (1) comprises a feed track (11) having a feed end, a divider (12) for receiving products from the feed track (11), and a plurality of divider tracks (13) having an inlet end, the divider (12) being movably arranged and a movable projection path of an outlet end being exactly corresponding to the inlet ends of the plurality of divider tracks (13), and the inlet end of the divider track (13) receiving products output from an outlet end of the divider (12).

3. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distributor (12) comprises a distributor block (122) having a distributor channel (121) and a distributor driving member (123) for driving the distributor block (122) to swing; the inlet end of the distributor channel (121) is always connected to the outlet end of the feed track (11); the outlet end of the distributor channel (121) swings along the distribution direction of the inlet ends of the plurality of distributor tracks (13).

4. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting and conveying component (2) comprises a base (21), and a sorting assembly (22) and a grab-and-place conveying assembly (23) arranged on the base (21); the sorting assembly (22) is arranged to achieve neat arrangement of products, and the grab-and-place conveying assembly (23) is arranged to convey products in the sorting and conveying component (2) to the output conveying assembly (3).

5. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sorting assembly (22) comprises two pulleys (221) arranged on the base (21), a synchronous belt (222) mounted on the pulleys (221), a sorting driving member (223) driving the pulleys (221) to rotate, and a plurality of placement grooves (224) formed on the synchronous belt (222) and having receiving openings. The placement grooves (224) receive products from the feed channel conveying assembly (1) through the receiving openings, and the placement grooves (224) are only used for placing a single product.

6. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sorting toggle disk (4) is provided on a pulley (221) close to the feed channel conveying assembly (1) and rotates with the pulley (221). A plurality of toggle grooves (5) are formed on the sorting toggle disk (4). The toggle grooves (5) guide the products output by the feed channel conveying assembly (1) into each placement groove (224).

7. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grab-and-place conveying assembly (23) comprises a plurality of grabbers (231), a lifting drive member (232) for driving the plurality of grabbers (231) to move toward a placement slot (224), and a moving assembly (233) for driving the lifting drive member (232) to move between a sorting conveying member (2) and an output transmission assembly (3); when the lifting drive member (232) moves to the sorting conveying member (2), the plurality of grabbers (231) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with a portion of the placement slots (224).

8. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inlet end of each of the material dividing tracks (13) is flared, and the material dividing conveying assembly (1) comprises a material dividing conveying member (14) for driving the product to be sequentially transmitted through the material feeding track (11), the material divider (12) and the material dividing track (13).

9. The coffee capsule online counting and feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output transmission component (3) comprises an output conveyor belt (31) and a plurality of limit grooves (32) formed on the output conveyor belt (31).

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