Directional transfer device for areca nut processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a directional transfer device for betel nut processing, which is characterized in that an intercepting mechanism is arranged at the lower end of one side of a suction cup mechanism, a plurality of protection limiting mechanisms are respectively arranged in the circumferential direction of the suction cup mechanism, a lifting device is arranged in the center of an area enclosed by the plurality of protection limiting mechanisms, and the lifting device is used for realizing the vertical movement of the suction cup mechanism. The areca nuts after model selection can be automatically conveyed to equipment of the next profiling process, the transfer problem in the areca nut production process is solved, the occupied area is reduced, the manual participation amount is reduced, the production cost is reduced, the working efficiency is greatly improved, meanwhile, pollution to the areca nuts is reduced, and the sanitary quality of products is effectively guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of betel nut processing equipment, in particular to a directional transfer device for betel nut processing. Background Art

[0002] Betel nut contains alkaloids, betel nut oil, choline, catechins and other nutrients needed by the human body. Eating betel nut can not only refresh the mind, but also prevent and treat glaucoma and qi stagnation. Many people in several southern provinces of my country eat betel nut as chewing gum. With the scientific and rational processing technology, the consuming population has gradually spread to the north.

[0003] In the traditional betel nut production process, after the betel nuts are selected, they need to be transferred from the material tray to the pressing mold for pressing. Since the mold cavity and the betel nut are in a one-to-one correspondence and the direction must be consistent, this needs to be done manually or by different machines separately. Therefore, a large amount of manpower is required during production, the production workshop occupies a large area, the production cost is high, and the efficiency is low. In addition, betel nut undergoes multiple manual operations during the production process and is easily contaminated, which can easily cause product hygiene problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a directional transfer device for betel nut processing, which is characterized by comprising a suction cup mechanism, an interception mechanism, a protection limit mechanism and a lifting device, wherein the lower end of one side of the suction cup mechanism is provided with an interception mechanism, and the suction cup mechanism is circumferentially provided with a plurality of protection limit mechanisms, and a lifting device is provided at the center of an area enclosed by the plurality of protection limit mechanisms, and the lifting device is used to realize the vertical movement of the suction cup mechanism.

[0005] Preferably, the suction cup mechanism includes a fixed seat, a movable component, a suction cup air collecting block, a vacuum generator, a quick-release pipe and a suction nozzle. The movable component is slidably arranged in the fixed seat, and a plurality of groups of suction cup air collecting blocks are spaced and evenly arranged on the inner side of the movable component. A vacuum generator is fixedly provided on the upper end of the suction cup air collecting block, and a quick-release pipe is adapted to be connected to the vacuum generator, one end of the quick-release pipe is connected to the suction cup air collecting block, and a plurality of suction nozzles are fixedly connected to the lower end of the suction cup air collecting block; a lifting device is provided at the center frame of the fixed seat, and the lifting device drives the movable component to move up and down.

[0006] Preferably, the movable component includes a mounting beam, a movable side panel and a linear guide rail. Linear guide rails are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the fixed seat. The sliders matching the linear guide rails are adapted to be installed on the outer side of the movable side panel. The lower end of the movable side panel is fixedly connected to the two ends of the suction cup air collecting block. A mounting beam is provided in the middle of the suction cup air collecting block. The upper end of the mounting beam is adapted to be connected to the output end of the lifting device.

[0007] Preferably, the intercepting mechanism includes a mounting plate, an intercepting cylinder, an intercepting limit switch and an intercepting claw. Two mounting plates are relatively fixed on one side of the fixed seat. An intercepting cylinder is fixed on the mounting plate. The output end of the intercepting cylinder is transmission-connected to the intercepting claw. An intercepting limit switch is adapted to be installed on the rear side of the intercepting claw. The width of the intercepting claw is greater than or equal to the width between the three parallel suction nozzles.

[0008] Preferably, the suction cup mechanism also includes a photoelectric sensing switch, upper and lower limit switches and a protective cover. The suction cup air collecting block is provided with a photoelectric sensing switch and upper and lower limit switches at intervals, and the upper and lower limit switches are provided with baffles; the upper end cover of the fixed seat is provided with a protective cover, and the upper end and both sides of the protective cover are provided with a protective limit mechanism, and the protective limit mechanism is an inductive limit switch.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting device comprises a driving assembly, an elevator and a coupling, the driving assembly is transmission-connected to the elevator via the coupling, and the output shaft of the elevator is fixedly connected to the mounting beam via a nut.

[0010] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a driver, a motor and a steering gear, the driver and the motor are respectively fixed on the fixing seat, the output end of the driver is adaptably connected to the motor, and the output end of the motor is adaptably connected to the coupling through the steering gear.

[0011] Preferably, a solenoid valve is provided between the intercepting cylinders, the solenoid valve is fixed to the side of the fixing seat, and the solenoid valve is used to open and close the quick-install pipe.

[0012] Preferably, an electric control box is provided on the other side of the fixing seat, and the electric control box is electrically connected to the suction cup mechanism, the intercepting mechanism, the protective limiting mechanism, the lifting device and the solenoid valve respectively.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) The utility model provides an interception mechanism at the lower end of one side of the suction cup mechanism, and the suction cup mechanism is provided with a plurality of protective limit mechanisms respectively in the circumferential direction. A lifting device is provided in the center of the area enclosed by the plurality of protective limit mechanisms, and the lifting device is used to realize the vertical movement of the suction cup mechanism. The utility model can automatically transfer the selected betel nuts to the equipment of the next pressing process, improve the transfer problem in the betel nut production process, help reduce the occupied area and the amount of manual participation, reduce production costs, greatly improve work efficiency, and reduce pollution to the betel nuts, effectively ensuring the sanitary quality of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model without a protective cover.

[0017] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 Partial cross-sectional view.

[0018] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 2 Horizontal cross-sectional view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a directional transfer device for betel nut processing includes a suction cup mechanism 1, an intercepting mechanism 2, a protective limit mechanism 3, a lifting device 4, a fixing seat 5, a movable component 6, a suction cup gas collecting block 7, a vacuum generator 8, a quick-install pipeline 9, a suction nozzle 10, a mounting beam 11, a movable side plate 12, a linear guide 13, a mounting plate 14, an intercepting cylinder 15, an intercepting limit switch 16, an intercepting claw 17, a protective cover 18, a lifter 19, a coupling 20, a nut 21, a driver 22, a motor 23, a steering gear 24, a solenoid valve 25, an electric control box 26, a photoelectric sensor switch 27, an upper and lower limit switch 28, a baffle 29 and a vacuum negative pressure gauge 30.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, an intercepting mechanism 2 is provided at the lower end of one side of the suction cup mechanism 1, and a plurality of protective limiting mechanisms 3 are provided circumferentially of the suction cup mechanism 1. A lifting device 4 is provided at the center of an area enclosed by the plurality of protective limiting mechanisms 3 to ensure that the lifting device 4 is subjected to balanced force during operation. The lifting device 4 is used to realize vertical movement of the suction cup mechanism 1.

[0024] The suction cup mechanism 1 includes a fixed seat 5, a movable component 6, a suction cup air collecting block 7, a vacuum generator 8, a quick-install pipe 9 and a suction nozzle 10. The movable component 6 is slidably arranged in the fixed seat 5, and a plurality of groups of suction cup air collecting blocks 7 are spaced and evenly arranged on the inner side of the movable component 6. A vacuum generator 8 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the suction cup air collecting block 7, and a vacuum negative pressure gauge 30 is arranged on one side of the vacuum generator 8.

[0025] The vacuum generator 8 is adapted to be connected with a quick-fitting pipe 9. The quick-fitting pipe 9 in this embodiment includes a combination of a quick-fitting clamp, a quick-fitting elbow and a quick-fitting straight pipe.

[0026] One end of the quick-install pipe 9 is connected to the suction cup gas collecting block 7, and the lower end of the suction cup gas collecting block 7 is fixedly connected to a plurality of suction nozzles 10;

[0027] A lifting device 4 is mounted at the center of the fixed seat 5, and the lifting device 4 drives the movable assembly 6 to move up and down. When in use, the movable assembly 6 moves, and the fixed seat 5 is stationary, providing a stable support for the movable assembly 6.

[0028] An electric control box 26 is disposed on the other side of the fixing seat 5 , and the electric control box 26 is electrically connected to the suction cup mechanism 1 , the interception mechanism 2 , the protection limit mechanism 3 , the lifting device 4 and the solenoid valve 25 , respectively.

[0029] The lifting device 4 includes a driving assembly, a lift 19 and a coupling 20 . The driving assembly is transmission-connected to the lift 19 via the coupling 20 , and the output shaft of the lift 19 is fixedly connected to the mounting crossbeam 11 via a nut 21 .

[0030] The movable component 6 includes an installation beam 11, a movable side panel 12 and a linear guide rail 13. The linear guide rails 13 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the fixed seat 5. The sliders matching the linear guide rails 13 are adapted to be installed on the outer side of the movable side panel 12. The lower end of the movable side panel 12 is fixedly connected to the two ends of the suction cup air collecting block 7. The middle of the suction cup air collecting block 7 is provided with an installation beam 11. The upper end of the installation beam 11 is adapted to be connected to the output end of the lifting device 4.

[0031] The suction cup mechanism 1 also includes a protective cover 18, a photoelectric sensor switch 27 and an upper and lower limit switch 28. The suction cup air collecting block 7 is provided with a photoelectric sensor switch 27 and an upper and lower limit switch 28 at intervals, and the upper and lower limit switches 28 are provided with a baffle 29; a protective cover 18 is provided on the upper end cover of the fixed seat 5, and the protective cover 18 is used to protect the integrity of the fixed seat 5, the movable component 6, the suction cup air collecting block 7, the vacuum generator 8 and the quick-release pipe 9; a protective limit mechanism 3 is provided on the upper end and both sides of the protective cover 18, and the protective limit mechanism 3 is an inductive limit switch.

[0032] When other external equipment or human beings touch the protective limit mechanism 3, the device of the utility model is powered off as a whole to protect the suction cup mechanism 1. The upper and lower limit switches 28 and the baffles 29 are used to cooperate with the movable component 6 to move up and down to the limit position, and the device is powered off as a whole to effectively protect production safety.

[0033] The interception mechanism 2 includes a mounting plate 14, an interception cylinder 15, an interception limit switch 16 and an interception claw 17. Two mounting plates 14 are relatively fixed on one side of the fixed seat 5. The interception cylinder 15 is fixed on the mounting plate 14. The output end of the interception cylinder 15 is transmission-connected with the interception claw 17. The rear side of the interception claw 17 is adapted to be installed with an interception limit switch 16; the width of the interception claw 17 is greater than or equal to the width between three parallel suction nozzles 10, so that it is convenient to intercept betel nuts without interfering with the work of the suction nozzles 10; an electromagnetic valve 25 is provided between the interception cylinders 15, and the electromagnetic valve 25 is fixed on the side of the fixed seat 5.

[0034] The driving assembly includes a driver 22 , a motor 23 and a steering gear 24 . The driver 22 and the motor 23 are fixed on the fixed seat 5 , respectively. The output end of the driver 22 is adapted to be connected with the motor 23 , and the output end of the motor 23 is adapted to be connected with the coupling 20 through the steering gear 24 .

[0035] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0036] The selected betel nut is transferred through the material sorting plate on the material sorting machine. When it is transferred to the bottom of the suction cup mechanism 1, it is intercepted by the interception claw 17 on the interception mechanism 2. The interception limit switch 16 is provided on the interception mechanism 2. After the interception limit switch 16 senses the material sorting plate of the previous process, the motor 23 is energized to drive the diverter 24 to start moving. The diverter 24 drives the elevator 19 to move through the coupling 20. The movable component 6 starts to move downward synchronously. When the baffle 29 moves down to the position of the designated photoelectric sensor switch 27, the suction nozzle 10 contacts the betel nut.

[0037] Then, the electromagnetic valve 25 is opened, and the compressed air enters the vacuum generator 8, so that negative pressure is formed in the vacuum generator 8, and the suction nozzle 10 sucks the betel nut;

[0038] At this time, the motor 23 drives the steering gear 24 to reverse, and the elevator 19 moves upward to drive the movable component 6 upward. The suction nozzle 1 still sucks the betel nut to complete the transfer of the betel nut from the material handling tray.

[0039] It needs to be explained that the directional transfer device for betel nut processing of the utility model needs to be installed on an additional automatic conveyor line for use in actual use. In the basic betel nut processing technology, the selected betel nuts need to be sent to the pressing device for pressing. The utility model transfers the selected betel nuts to the pressing device for the next processing step. Since the automatic conveyor line is a common and widely used automated equipment on the market, the utility model does not make any innovation to the automatic conveyor line, so the automatic conveyor line is not shown in the attached drawings.

[0040] The utility model can automatically transfer the selected betel nuts to the equipment of the next pressing process, thereby improving the transfer problem in the betel nut production process, being beneficial to reducing the occupied area and the amount of manual participation, reducing the production cost, greatly improving the work efficiency, and reducing the pollution to the betel nuts, effectively ensuring the sanitary quality of the products.

[0041] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, modifications, equivalent changes, improvements, etc. made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a suction cup mechanism (1), an interception mechanism (2), a protection limit mechanism (3) and a lifting device (4); the lower end of one side of the suction cup mechanism (1) is provided with an interception mechanism (2); a plurality of protection limit mechanisms (3) are respectively provided around the suction cup mechanism (1); a lifting device (4) is provided at the center of an area surrounded by the plurality of protection limit mechanisms (3); the lifting device (4) is used to realize vertical movement of the suction cup mechanism (1).

2. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: According to claim 1, a directional transfer device for betel nut processing is characterized in that: the suction cup mechanism (1) comprises a fixed seat (5), a movable component (6), a suction cup gas collecting block (7), a vacuum generator (8), a quick-install pipe (9) and a suction nozzle (10); the movable component (6) is slidably arranged in the fixed seat (5); a plurality of groups of suction cup gas collecting blocks (7) are spaced and evenly arranged inside the movable component (6); a vacuum generator (8) is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the suction cup gas collecting block (7); a quick-install pipe (9) is adapted to be connected to the vacuum generator (8); one end of the quick-install pipe (9) is connected to the suction cup gas collecting block (7); a plurality of suction nozzles (10) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the suction cup gas collecting block (7); a lifting device (4) is arranged at the center of the fixed seat (5); the lifting device (4) drives the movable component (6) to move up and down.

3. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable component (6) comprises a mounting crossbeam (11), a movable side panel (12) and a linear guide rail (13). The linear guide rails (13) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the fixed seat (5). The sliders matching the linear guide rails (13) are adapted to be installed on the outer side of the movable side panel (12). The lower end of the movable side panel (12) is fixedly connected to the two ends of the suction cup gas collecting block (7). The middle of the suction cup gas collecting block (7) is provided with a mounting crossbeam (11). The upper end of the mounting crossbeam (11) is adapted to be connected to the output end of the lifting device (4).

4. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interception mechanism (2) comprises a mounting plate (14), an interception cylinder (15), an interception limit switch (16) and an interception claw (17); two mounting plates (14) are fixedly arranged on one side of the fixing seat (5) relative to each other; an interception cylinder (15) is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate (14); an output end of the interception cylinder (15) is transmission-connected to the interception claw (17); an interception limit switch (16) is adapted to be mounted on the rear side of the interception claw (17); and a width of the interception claw (17) is greater than or equal to a width between three parallel suction nozzles (10).

5. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The suction cup mechanism (1) further comprises a protective cover (18), a photoelectric induction switch (27) and an upper and lower limit switch (28); the photoelectric induction switch (27) and the upper and lower limit switch (28) are arranged at intervals on the suction cup gas collecting block (7); and a baffle (29) is arranged on the upper end cover of the fixing seat (5); and a protective limit mechanism (3) is arranged on the upper end and both sides of the protective cover (18); and the protective limit mechanism (3) is an induction limit switch.

6. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting device (4) comprises a drive assembly, a lift (19) and a coupling (20); the drive assembly is transmission-connected to the lift (19) via the coupling (20); and the output shaft of the lift (19) is fixedly connected to the mounting crossbeam (11) via a nut (21).

7. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises a driver (22), a motor (23) and a steering gear (24); the driver (22) and the motor (23) are respectively fixedly mounted on the fixed seat (5); the output end of the driver (22) is adaptively connected to the motor (23); and the output end of the motor (23) is adaptively connected to the coupling (20) via the steering gear (24).

8. The directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A solenoid valve (25) is provided between the intercepting cylinders (15), and the solenoid valve (25) is fixedly mounted on the side of the fixing seat (5).

9. A directional transfer device for betel nut processing according to claim 8, characterized in that: An electric control box (26) is provided on the other side of the fixing seat (5), and the electric control box (26) is electrically connected to the suction cup mechanism (1), the interception mechanism (2), the protection limit mechanism (3), the lifting device (4) and the solenoid valve (25) respectively.

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