A positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine

By designing a grabbing mechanism in the automatic boxing machine, the problem of inaccurate grasping of items from the second conveyor to the recess of the positioning conveyor belt is solved, and the precise positioning of items and the degree of automation of equipment is improved.

CN222698783UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01HUBEI XIEFENG PRINTING CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420852239.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-23
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-23

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Technical Problem

In the automatic boxing machine, the items are not grasped from the second conveyor to the recess of the positioning conveyor belt, resulting in inaccurate positioning and affecting the implementation of subsequent processes.

Method used

A positioning and sorting device for an automatic boxing machine is designed, including a first conveyor, a second conveyor and a grabbing mechanism. The gripping mechanism consists of a bracket, a cylinder push and pull mechanism, a vertical lift mechanism and a jaw cylinder for grabbing and placing objects into the recess of the positioning conveyor belt.

Benefits of technology

By setting up a grab mechanism, the precise positioning of items is achieved, the degree of automation of the equipment is improved, and the problem of inaccurate positioning of items is solved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a positioning and sorting device of an automatic cartoning machine, comprising a first conveyor and a second conveyor vertically docked with the first conveyor, a positioning conveyor belt is installed on the first conveyor, the positioning conveyor belt has a recess, a support plate is fixed on one side of the first conveyor, a driving cylinder is fixed on the support plate, a push plate is fixed on the end of the extended rod of the driving cylinder, a cartoning machine is installed on the other side of the first conveyor corresponding to the push plate, and a grabbing mechanism is also arranged above the second conveyor, the grabbing mechanism is used to grab the article and put it on the recess of the positioning conveyor belt. Since the utility model provides a positioning and sorting device of an automatic cartoning machine, and then a grabbing mechanism is arranged above the second conveyor, the object can be grabbed and accurately placed in the recess of the positioning conveyor belt, the problem of accurate positioning of the object is achieved, and the degree of automation of the equipment is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automatic cartoning machines, in particular to a positioning and sorting device of automatic cartoning machines. Background Art

[0002] The positioning and sorting device of the automatic cartoning machine needs to arrange the items in order before putting them into the box. The current arrangement effect is poor, and misalignment is prone to occur. In addition, the items are generally pushed directly into the box.

[0003] Utility model patent CN214452215U discloses a positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine, but the concave portion of the positioning conveyor belt for the objects from the second conveyor to the second conveyor lacks a gripping device, which can easily lead to inaccurate positioning of the objects, causing certain impacts on the implementation of subsequent processes. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine, which solves the problem of grabbing articles from a second conveyor to a recessed portion of a positioning conveyor belt.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine, including a first conveyor and a second conveyor vertically connected to the first conveyor, a positioning conveyor belt is installed on the first conveyor, the positioning conveyor belt has a recess, a support plate is fixed on one side of the first conveyor, a driving cylinder is fixed on the support plate, a push plate is fixed on the end of the extended rod of the driving cylinder, a cartoning machine is installed on the other side of the first conveyor corresponding to the push plate, and a grabbing mechanism is also arranged above the second conveyor, the grabbing mechanism is used to grab the objects and place them on the recessed portion of the positioning conveyor belt.

[0006] Preferably, the grabbing mechanism is a frame structure, the second conveyor passes through the grabbing mechanism, the grabbing mechanism includes a bracket, two horizontal plates are symmetrically arranged on the top of the bracket, a cylinder push-pull mechanism is arranged between the two horizontal plates, the cylinder push-pull mechanism includes a first moving block, a vertical lifting mechanism is connected to the first moving block, the vertical lifting mechanism includes a second moving block, a gripper for grabbing objects is connected to the second moving block.

[0007] Preferably, the cylinder push-pull mechanism comprises a mounting plate, a guide rail is arranged on the mounting plate, the first moving block is mounted on the guide rail, a first cylinder is also arranged on the bracket, and a rod of the first cylinder is extended to connect with the first moving block.

[0008] Preferably, the vertical lifting mechanism includes a second cylinder, the second cylinder is a cylinder with a guide rod, and the second moving block is connected to the extension rod of the second cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the gripper comprises a clamping cylinder, a clamping block is provided on the clamping cylinder, and a proximity sensor is also provided on the clamping cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the recesses of the positioning conveyor belt are all equipped with pressure sensors, a three-color indicator light is fixed on the upper side of the support plate, and the pressure sensor is electrically connected to the three-color indicator light, the driving cylinder, and the controller.

[0011] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that since the utility model is provided with a positioning and sorting device of an automatic cartoning machine, and then a grabbing mechanism is provided above the second conveyor, the object can be grabbed and accurately placed in the recessed part of the positioning conveyor belt, thereby realizing the problem of accurate positioning of the object and improving the automation degree of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the layout of the grabbing mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model in the known background technology;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grabbing mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a side view schematic diagram of the grabbing mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the background technology cited in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure markings: first conveyor 100; second conveyor 200; positioning conveyor belt 110; recess 111; support plate 120; driving cylinder 130; push plate 140; bracket 310; cross plate 320; first moving block 330; second moving block 340; mounting plate 350; guide rail 360; first cylinder 370; second cylinder 380; clamping cylinder 390; clamping block 410; proximity sensor 420; connecting inclined plate 510; threaded sleeve 520; threaded rod 530; connecting block 540; box opener 550; three-color indicator light 560. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] See also Figure 1-4As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a technical solution: a positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine, comprising a first conveyor 100 and a second conveyor 200 vertically docked with the first conveyor 100, a positioning conveyor belt 110 is installed on the first conveyor 100, the positioning conveyor belt 110 has a recess 111, a support plate 120 is fixed on one side of the first conveyor 110, a driving cylinder 130 is fixed on the support plate 120, a push plate 140 is fixed to the end of the protruding rod of the driving cylinder 130, a cartoning machine 550 is installed on the other side of the first conveyor 110 corresponding to the push plate 140, and a grabbing mechanism is also arranged above the second conveyor 200, the grabbing mechanism is used to grab the objects and place them on the recess 111 of the positioning conveyor belt 110.

[0019] Preferably, the grabbing mechanism is a frame structure, and the second conveyor 200 passes through the grabbing mechanism. The grabbing mechanism includes a bracket 310, and two horizontal plates 320 are symmetrically arranged on the top of the bracket 310. A cylinder push-pull mechanism is arranged between the two horizontal plates 320. The cylinder push-pull mechanism includes a first moving block 330, and a vertical lifting mechanism is connected to the first moving block 330. The vertical lifting mechanism includes a second moving block 340, and a gripper for grabbing objects is connected to the second moving block 340.

[0020] The cylinder push-pull mechanism corresponds to the position of the recess 111 of the positioning conveyor belt 110, so that it is convenient to grab the object and move it linearly, and then place it on the recess 111.

[0021] Preferably, the cylinder push-pull mechanism includes a mounting plate 350 , on which a guide rail 360 is provided, on which the first moving block 330 is mounted, and on which a first cylinder 370 is further provided on the bracket 310 , and a rod is extended from the first cylinder 370 to connect with the first moving block 330 .

[0022] Preferably, the vertical lifting mechanism includes a second cylinder 380 , which is a cylinder with a guide rod, and the second moving block 340 is connected to the extending rod of the second cylinder 380 .

[0023] Preferably, the gripper comprises a clamping cylinder 390 , a clamping block 410 is provided on the clamping cylinder 390 , and a proximity sensor 420 is also provided on the clamping cylinder 390 .

[0024] The gripper cylinder 390 can be of SMC brand or other brands.

[0025] The proximity sensor 420 is used to detect whether an object is grasped by the clamping block 410 .

[0026] Preferably, the recesses 111 of the positioning conveyor belt 110 are all equipped with pressure sensors, and a three-color indicator light 560 is fixed on the upper side of the support plate 120. The pressure sensor, the three-color indicator light 560, the drive cylinder, the first cylinder 370, the second cylinder 380, the clamping cylinder 390, and the proximity sensor 420 are electrically connected to the controller.

[0027] The operating principle of the equipment is: the grabbing mechanism is arranged directly above the recess 111 of the positioning conveyor belt 110, so that when an object comes over from the second conveyor 200, the vertical lifting mechanism descends, then the gripper grabs the object, then the vertical lifting mechanism rises, the cylinder push-pull mechanism moves to above the recess 111, the vertical lifting mechanism descends, then the gripper places the object, the vertical lifting mechanism rises, and the gripper returns to above the object.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, in the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0029] The above embodiments are only preferred technical solutions of the present invention and should not be regarded as limitations of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be the technical solutions recorded in the claims, including equivalent replacement solutions of the technical features in the technical solutions recorded in the claims. That is, equivalent replacement improvements within this scope are also within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first conveyor (100) and a second conveyor (200) vertically docked with the first conveyor (100); a positioning conveyor belt (110) is installed on the first conveyor (100); the positioning conveyor belt (110) has a recess (111); a support plate (120) is fixed on one side of the first conveyor (100); a driving cylinder (130) is fixed on the support plate (120); a push plate (140) is fixed to the end of the extended rod of the driving cylinder (130); a cartoning machine (550) is installed on the other side of the first conveyor (100) corresponding to the push plate (140); and a grabbing mechanism is also arranged above the second conveyor (200); the grabbing mechanism is used to grab objects and place them on the recess (111) of the positioning conveyor belt (110).

2. The positioning and sorting device of an automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grabbing mechanism is a frame structure, the second conveyor (200) passes through the grabbing mechanism, the grabbing mechanism comprises a bracket (310), two horizontal plates (320) are symmetrically arranged on the top of the bracket (310), a cylinder push-pull mechanism is arranged between the two horizontal plates (320), the cylinder push-pull mechanism comprises a first moving block (330), a vertical lifting mechanism is connected to the first moving block (330), the vertical lifting mechanism comprises a second moving block (340), a gripper for grabbing objects is connected to the second moving block (340).

3. The positioning and sorting device of an automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder push-pull mechanism comprises a mounting plate (350), a guide rail (360) is provided on the mounting plate (350), a first moving block (330) is mounted on the guide rail (360), a first cylinder (370) is further provided on the bracket (310), and a rod is extended from the first cylinder (370) to connect with the first moving block (330).

4. The positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical lifting mechanism comprises a second cylinder (380), the second cylinder (380) is a cylinder with a guide rod, and the second moving block (340) is connected to the extension rod of the second cylinder (380).

5. The positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper comprises a clamping claw cylinder (390), a clamping block (410) is provided on the clamping claw cylinder (390), and a proximity sensor (420) is also provided on the clamping claw cylinder (390).

6. The positioning and sorting device for an automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recesses (111) of the positioning conveyor belt (110) are all equipped with pressure sensors. A three-color indicator light (560) is fixed on the upper side of the support plate (120). The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the three-color indicator light (560), the driving cylinder, and the controller.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Positioning and sequencing device of automatic boxing machine

    CN214452215U

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