Split type clamp and container conveying device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of filling production equipment, and discloses a split type clamp and a container conveying device, which comprise a first connecting block, a second connecting block, a first clamping piece and a second pair of clamping pieces, the first end of the first connecting block and the first end of the second connecting block are respectively provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position; the first clamping piece is detachably arranged on the first mounting position, the second clamping piece is detachably arranged on the second mounting position, and the container can be clamped between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, so that the container can be conveyed on the container conveying device through clamping of the split type clamp. Through the design of the detachable clamping pieces, the flexibility and the adaptability of the whole clamp are improved; meanwhile, the downtime is shortened, and the production efficiency is improved; and only the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece with different sizes need to be arranged, so that the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of filling production equipment, in particular to a split clip and a container transmission device. Background Art

[0002] During the filling production process, filling containers are generally transferred sequentially through multiple star wheels. The transfer methods are mainly hanging bottle transmission or clip transmission. During the clip transmission process, the clip is usually used to hold the bottle mouth or bottle neck of the container, so as to transfer the container from one star wheel to another on the container transmission device. The advantage of clip transmission is that it has fewer supporting parts and can be compatible with more types of containers, with strong adaptability.

[0003] When dealing with containers of different specifications and calibers, it is often necessary to replace the clips that match the container caliber as a whole to ensure the reliability of clamping different caliber containers. However, replacing the clips as a whole is time-consuming and laborious, with a long downtime. It is necessary to wait for the completion of the processing of the complete set of matching clips before assembly. Moreover, the cost of replacing the complete set of clips as a whole is high, resulting in a large amount of time cost and economic cost, which greatly affects the production efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a split clip and a container transmission device, which can enhance the flexibility and versatility of clamping the container, and can improve the production efficiency and reduce the production cost.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A split clip for clamping a container, wherein the split clip includes:

[0007] A first connection block and a second connection block, the first connection block and the second connection block are relatively fixedly arranged, a first installation position is arranged at the first end of the first connection block; a second installation position is arranged at the first end of the second connection block;

[0008] A first clip and a second clip, the first clip is detachably arranged on the first installation position, the second clip is detachably arranged on the second installation position, and the container can be clamped between the first clip and the second clip.

[0009] Further, both the first clip and the second clip are arc-shaped clips, and the inner edges of the first clip and the second clip are opposite to each other.

[0010] Further, there is a distance between the end of the first clip away from the first connection block and the end of the second clip away from the second connection block.

[0011] Further, a first arc-shaped step matching the first clip is provided at the first end of the first connecting block. The bottom wall of the first arc-shaped step forms the first mounting position, and the inner edge of the first clip protrudes from the first connecting block. A second arc-shaped step matching the second clip is provided at the first end of the second connecting block. The bottom wall of the second arc-shaped step forms the second mounting position, and the inner edge of the second clip protrudes from the second connecting block.

[0012] Further, the split clip further includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. At least one first mounting hole is provided in the first mounting position. A first through hole is provided at a position opposite to the first mounting hole on the first clip. The first connecting member passes through the first through hole and is connected to the first mounting hole. At least one second mounting hole is provided in the second mounting position. A second through hole is provided at a position opposite to the second mounting hole on the second clip. The second connecting member passes through the second through hole and is connected to the second mounting hole.

[0013] Further, a plurality of the first mounting holes are provided, and the plurality of first mounting holes are spaced along the extending direction of the first arc-shaped step of the first mounting position; and / or

[0014] A plurality of the second mounting holes are provided, and the plurality of second mounting holes are spaced along the extending direction of the second arc-shaped step of the second mounting position.

[0015] Further, a first protrusion is provided in the first mounting position. A first card slot is provided on a surface of the first clip opposite to the first mounting position. The first protrusion can be snap-fitted with the first card slot. A second protrusion is provided in the second mounting position. A second card slot is provided on a surface of the second clip relative to the second mounting position. The second protrusion can be snap-fitted with the second card slot.

[0016] Further, a relief groove is provided at the inner edges of the first clip and the second clip.

[0017] Further, an anti-slip layer is provided at the inner edges of the first clip and the second clip.

[0018] A container transfer device includes a star wheel and the split clip according to any one of the above. The second ends of the first connecting block and the second connecting block in the split clip are respectively detachably connected to the star wheel.

[0019] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0020] The present utility model provides a split clip and a container transmission device. The split clip is used for clamping a container and includes a first connection block, a second connection block, a first clip piece, and a second clip piece. Among them, the first connection block and the second connection block are relatively fixedly arranged, and a first installation position and a second installation position are respectively arranged at the first end of the first connection block and the first end of the second connection block; the first clip piece is detachably arranged on the first installation position, and the second clip piece is detachably arranged on the second installation position. The container can be clamped between the first clip piece and the second clip piece, so that the container can be transmitted on the container transmission device through the clamping of the split clip. Since the first clip piece and the second clip piece are detachably arranged on the first installation position and the second installation position, during the debugging or assembly process, if the operator encounters containers with different specifications and calibers and needs to change the clip size, or when the container is switched from one star wheel to another star wheel and the clip size needs to be fine-tuned, only the first clip piece and the second clip piece need to be replaced to adapt to the caliber size of the container, and there is no need to replace the entire set of clips; in addition, replacing the first clip piece and the second clip piece shortens the replacement time compared with replacing the entire clip, thereby reducing the downtime and improving the production efficiency; at the same time, there is no need to prepare more types of clips, and only the first clip piece and the second clip piece with different sizes need to be equipped, which reduces the production cost. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the split clip of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the first connection block and the second connection block of the present utility model showing the first installation position, the first installation hole, the second installation position, and the second installation hole;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the first clip piece and the second clip piece of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the state of the split clip of the present utility model clamping the bottleneck of the container;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the state of the split clip of the present utility model clamping the bottle mouth of the container.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. First connection block; 11. First installation position; 12. First installation hole;

[0028] 2. Second connection block; 21. Second installation position; 22. Second installation hole;

[0029] 3. First clip piece; 31. First through hole;

[0030] 4. The second clamping piece; 41. The second through hole;

[0031] 5. The first connecting piece; 6. The second connecting piece; 7. The avoidance groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that, for the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings, rather than all the structures.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "left", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, 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. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1-5As shown, the present application provides a split clip for clamping a container. The split clip can enhance the flexibility and versatility of clamping the container, and can improve production efficiency and reduce production costs. The split clip includes a first connection block 1, a second connection block 2, a first clip 3 and a second clip 4. Among them, the first connection block 1 and the second connection block 2 are fixedly arranged opposite to each other. A first installation position 11 is provided at the first end of the first connection block 1, and a second installation position 21 is provided at the first end of the second connection block 2. The first clip 3 is detachably arranged on the first installation position 11, and the second clip 4 is detachably arranged on the second installation position 21. The container can be clamped between the first clip 3 and the second clip 4. Since the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 are detachably arranged on the first installation position 11 and the second installation position 21, during the debugging or assembly process, if the operator encounters containers of different specifications and calibers and needs to change the clip size, or when the container is switched from one star wheel to another star wheel and the clip size needs to be fine-tuned, only the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 need to be replaced to adapt to the caliber size of the container, and there is no need to replace the whole set of clips. In addition, replacing the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 shortens the replacement time compared with replacing the whole clip, thereby reducing the downtime and also improving the production efficiency. At the same time, there is no need to prepare more types of clips, and only the first clips 3 and the second clips 4 of different sizes need to be equipped, which reduces the production cost.

[0037] Generally, the clamping part of the container is a curved surface structure. To adapt to the shape of the clamping part of the container, as Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, both the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 are set as arc-shaped clips, and the inner edges of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 are opposite to each other. In this way, an arc-shaped structure that fits the curved surface of the clamping part of the container is formed at the inner edges of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4, increasing the contact area between the clip and the container, thereby enhancing the clamping force and stability of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4. Further, there is a spacing between the end of the first clip 3 away from the first connection block 1 and the end of the second clip 4 away from the second connection block 2, which enables the container to smoothly enter between the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 through the spacing therebetween, so that the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 can clamp the container.

[0038] To facilitate the installation of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4, as Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, a first arc-shaped step matching the first clip 3 is provided at the first end of the first connection block 1. The bottom wall of the first arc-shaped step forms a first mounting position 11, and the inner edge of the first clip 3 protrudes from the first connection block 1. A second arc-shaped step matching the second clip 4 is provided at the first end of the second connection block 2. The bottom wall of the second arc-shaped step forms a second mounting position 21, and the inner edge of the second clip 4 protrudes from the second connection block 2. The arc of the arc-shaped step is consistent with that of the arc-shaped clip. Therefore, the design of the arc-shaped step reduces the adjustment process during the assembly of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4. The operator can directly align the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 and mount them on the first connection block 1 and the second connection block 2 according to the positions of the first arc-shaped step and the second arc-shaped step, making the assembly process of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 more convenient. Moreover, the inner edges of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 both protrude from the first connection block 1 and the second connection block 2, which can effectively prevent the container from hitting the first connection block 1 and the second connection block 2 during the assembly process, enabling the container to be smoothly clamped by the first clip 3 and the second clip 4.

[0039] As Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the split clip further includes a first connecting member 5 and a second connecting member 6. At least one first mounting hole 12 is formed in the first mounting position 11. A first through hole 31 is formed at the position of the first clip 3 opposite to the first mounting hole 12. The first connecting member 5 passes through the first through hole 31 and is connected to the first mounting hole 12; at least one second mounting hole 22 is formed in the second mounting position 21. A second through hole 41 is formed at the position of the second clip 4 opposite to the second mounting hole 22. The second connecting member 6 passes through the second through hole 41 and is connected to the second mounting hole 22; by using the first connecting member 5 and the second connecting member 6 to pass through the first through hole 31 and the second through hole 41 on the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 respectively, and then connecting them to the first mounting hole 12 and the second mounting hole 22 on the first connecting block 1 and the second connecting block 2, the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 are respectively fixed on the first connecting block 1 and the second connecting block 2. Such an installation method improves the stability and reliability of the connection between workpieces. At the same time, the installation process is simple and intuitive, facilitating operation. Further, a plurality of first mounting holes 12 are provided, and the plurality of first mounting holes 12 are spaced along the extending direction of the first arc-shaped step of the first mounting position 11; and / or, a plurality of second mounting holes 22 are provided, and the plurality of second mounting holes 22 are spaced along the extending direction of the second arc-shaped step of the second mounting position 21; by providing a plurality of first mounting holes 12 and second mounting holes 22 and spacing them along the extending direction of the arc-shaped steps of their respective mounting positions; by using the cooperation of a plurality of mounting holes and a plurality of connecting members, it can be ensured that the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 will not loosen or rotate relative to the first connecting block 1 and the second connecting block 2 during use, improving the stability of the connection between the clip and the connecting block; it can be understood that the specific number of the first mounting holes 12 and the second mounting holes 22 formed in the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 21 can be designed respectively according to actual working needs, and no excessive limitation is made here. It should be noted that the first connecting member 5 and the second connecting member 6 can be, but are not limited to, bolts. If both the first connecting member 5 and the second connecting member 6 are bolts, then both the first mounting hole 12 and the second mounting hole 22 are threaded holes.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first mounting position 11 is provided with a first protrusion, and a first card slot is formed on one side of the first clip 3 opposite to the first mounting position 11. The first protrusion can be snap-fitted with the first card slot; the second mounting position 21 is provided with a second protrusion, and a second card slot is formed on one side of the second clip 4 relative to the second mounting position 21. The second protrusion can be snap-fitted with the second card slot; by respectively providing the first protrusion and the second protrusion in the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 21, and forming the first card slot and the second card slot on one side of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 opposite thereto, the first protrusion and the first card slot, and the second protrusion and the second card slot are detachably connected by snap-fitting. Such an installation method can also improve the stability and reliability of the connection between workpieces.

[0041] To protect the integrity of the outer surface of the container, in some embodiments, relief grooves 7 are provided at the inner edges of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4. The relief grooves 7 can prevent the clips from clamping the container too tightly, thereby preventing the clips from causing extrusion damage to the clamping portion of the container. At the same time, the appropriate tightness between the clips can make the container move more smoothly during transmission and switching, reduce the situation where the container gets stuck due to the clips clamping too tightly, and improve work efficiency.

[0042] To increase the friction between the clips and the container, in some embodiments, anti-slip layers are provided at the inner edges of the first clip 3 and the second clip 4. The anti-slip layers can prevent the container from falling off due to the shaking of the device during transmission. Further, the anti-slip layers can be made of a soft elastic material, which can be but is not limited to a silicone pad, etc. At the same time, the anti-slip layers can play a buffering role for the clips to clamp the container, reducing the risk of scratches and damage to the outer surface of the container.

[0043] This application also provides a container transmission device, which includes a star wheel and the split clip in any one of the above embodiments. The second ends of the first connection block 1 and the second connection block 2 in the split clip are respectively detachably connected to the star wheel. The operator can first adjust the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 according to the size of the container diameter to be clamped. If the current clip is no longer applicable after the container is replaced, just replace the clip adapted to the container diameter size. It can be understood that each star wheel can be configured with multiple split clips, so that multiple containers can be transmitted at one time. In addition, the container transmission device can include multiple star wheels to be able to transfer the container between adjacent star wheels. The installation methods of the split clips on adjacent star wheels can be different. Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, when the split clips on a star wheel are set such that the first arc-shaped step of the first connecting block 1 and the second arc-shaped step surface of the second connecting block 2 both face the direction of the container bottle mouth, the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 will clamp the bottle neck of the container; at this time, the first arc-shaped step of the first connecting block 1 and the second arc-shaped step of the second connecting block 2 in the split clips on the adjacent star wheel will face away from the direction of the container bottle mouth. The first clip 3 and the second clip 4 clamp the container at the bottle mouth to switch the container to the adjacent star wheel; due to the different orientations of the arc-shaped steps of the first connecting block 1 and the second connecting block 2 on the adjacent star wheels, a height difference is formed between the clips on the adjacent star wheels, which can avoid the occupancy conflict between the clips when the container is switched between adjacent star wheels. Therefore, for the container transfer device including split clips, during the debugging or assembly process, if the operator encounters containers of different specifications and calibers and needs to change the clip size, or when the container needs to be fine-tuned for the clip size when switching from one star wheel to another star wheel, only the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 need to be replaced to adapt to the container caliber size, without replacing the entire set of clips; in addition, replacing the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 shortens the replacement time compared to replacing the entire clip, thereby reducing the downtime and improving the production efficiency; at the same time, there is no need to prepare more types of clips, and only the first clip 3 and the second clip 4 of different sizes need to be equipped, reducing the production cost.

[0044] The following details the operation process of the split clip and the container transfer device provided in this embodiment:

[0045] First, for the preparatory work before container transfer, the first connecting block 1 and the second connecting block 2 are fixedly arranged relative to each other. The first clip 3 and the second clip 4 adapted to the size of the container clamping part are respectively detachably installed on the first installation position 11 at the first end of the first connecting block 1 and the second installation position 21 at the first end of the second connecting block 2. The first clip 3 and the second clip 4 cooperate to clamp the bottle neck or the bottle mouth of the container; according to the size of the container caliber, the positions and clamping forces of the clips are adjusted to ensure that the container can be firmly clamped.

[0046] Second, for container transfer, the bottle neck or the bottle mouth of the container is clamped by the split clip and transferred on one star wheel; when the container needs to be transferred among multiple star wheels, if the split clip on one star wheel clamps the container bottle mouth, when switching to another star wheel, the split clip of the other star wheel should clamp the container bottle neck; if the split clip on one star wheel clamps the container bottle neck, when switching to another star wheel, the split clip of the other star wheel should clamp the container bottle mouth. Repeat the above operations cyclically to ensure the smooth progress of the container transfer process.

[0047] Finally, after the container transfer is completed, prepare the transferred container for the next process.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present utility model. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A split clamp for holding a container, characterized in that: Split clamp includes: A first connection block (1) and a second connection block (2), wherein the first connection block (1) and the second connection block (2) are relatively fixedly arranged, a first end of the first connection block (1) being provided with a first mounting position (11); and a first end of the second connection block (2) being provided with a second mounting position (21); A first clamp (3) and a second clamp (4), wherein the first clamp (3) is detachably arranged on the first mounting position (11), and the second clamp (4) is detachably arranged on the second mounting position (21), and the container can be clamped between the first clamp (3) and the second clamp (4).

2. The split clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping piece (3) and the second clamping piece (4) are both arc-shaped clamping pieces, and the inner edges of the first clamping piece (3) and the second clamping piece (4) are opposite to each other.

3. The split clip according to claim 2, characterized in that: There is a distance between an end of the first clamp (3) away from the first connection block (1) and an end of the second clamp (4) away from the second connection block (2).

4. The split clip according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first end of the first connecting block (1) is provided with a first arc-shaped step matching the first clip (3), the bottom wall of the first arc-shaped step forming the first mounting position (11), and the inner edge of the first clip (3) protrudes from the first connecting block (1); the first end of the second connecting block (2) is provided with a second arc-shaped step matching the second clip (4), the bottom wall of the second arc-shaped step forming the second mounting position (21), and the inner edge of the second clip (4) protrudes from the second connecting block (2).

5. The split clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The split-type clamp further comprises a first connecting member (5) and a second connecting member (6); at least one first mounting hole (12) is formed on the first mounting position (11); a first through hole (31) is formed on the first clamping piece (3) at a position opposite to the first mounting hole (12); the first connecting member (5) passes through the first through hole (31) and is connected to the first mounting hole (12); at least one second mounting hole (22) is formed on the second mounting position (21); a second through hole (41) is formed on the second clamping piece (4) at a position opposite to the second mounting hole (22); the second connecting member (6) passes through the second through hole (41) and is connected to the second mounting hole (22).

6. The split clip according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of the first mounting holes (12) are provided, and the plurality of the first mounting holes (12) are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first arc-shaped step of the first mounting position (11); and / or, A plurality of the second mounting holes (22) are provided, and the plurality of the second mounting holes (22) are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the second arc-shaped step of the second mounting position (21).

7. The split clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first mounting position (11) is provided with a first protrusion, and a first slot is provided on a side of the first clip (3) opposite to the first mounting position (11), and the first protrusion can be snapped into the first slot; the second mounting position (21) is provided with a second protrusion, and a second slot is provided on a side of the second clip opposite to the second mounting position (21), and the second protrusion can be snapped into the second slot.

8. The split clip according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The inner edges of the first clamping piece (3) and the second clamping piece (4) are provided with avoidance grooves (7).

9. The split clip according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The inner edges of the first clamping piece (3) and the second clamping piece (4) are provided with an anti-slip layer.

10. A container transport device comprising a star wheel, characterized in that: The container transmission device further comprises a split clamp as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the second end of the first connecting block (1) and the second end of the second connecting block (2) in the split clamp are respectively detachably connected to the star wheel.

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