Defective cotton swab clamping device

Abstract

The utility model provides a cotton swab defective product clamping device which comprises a defective product recognition device used for recognizing cotton swab defective products in conveying, and the defective product recognition device comprises a recognition camera used for recognizing the defective products; the conveying device is used for conveying cotton swabs which are not dipped in liquid and located below the recognition camera, and the recognition camera is connected with a conveying motor of the conveying device. The clamping device is used for the cotton swab clamping process, the clamping device is located on one side of the conveying device and on the right side of the defective product recognition device and comprises a plurality of clamping modules, any clamping module is in communication connection with the recognition camera, any clamping module is provided with a clamping claw, the clamping claw is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and a pressure sensor is connected to the arc-shaped groove. According to the cotton swab defective product clamping device, the recognition camera and the defective product clamping device are combined, the working intensity of operators is reduced, and quality control in the cotton swab production process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical automation, and particularly relates to a device for clamping defective cotton swabs. Background Art

[0002] During the production process, cotton swabs may be unqualified for various reasons, such as non-compliant length, uneven diameter, containing foreign objects, damage or deformation, etc. In order to improve production efficiency and product quality, special devices are needed to quickly separate these defective products.

[0003] Currently, during the production process, operators need to be able to accurately identify defective products and isolate them from non-defective products to prevent defective products from flowing into the next process. If the operator does not adequately confirm the operation quality or does not carefully check the appearance of the raw materials, defective products may be missed. In a large number of production operations on the cotton swab production line, the work intensity of the operator is too high, making it difficult to ensure the sorting quality of cotton swabs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a device for clamping defective cotton swabs to solve the problems that if the operator does not adequately confirm the operation quality or does not carefully check the appearance of the raw materials, defective products may be missed, and in a large number of production operations on the cotton swab production line, the work intensity of the operator is too high, making it difficult to ensure the sorting quality of cotton swabs.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is realized as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a device for clamping defective cotton swabs, including a defective product identification device, a conveying device, and a clamping device 13;

[0007] The defective product identification device is used to identify defective cotton swabs during conveying. The defective product identification device includes an identification camera 11, and the identification camera 11 is used to identify defective products;

[0008] The conveying device is used to convey cotton swabs that have not been dipped in liquid. It is located below the identification camera 11, and the identification camera 11 is connected to the conveying motor 12 of the conveying device;

[0009] The clamping device 13 is used for the process of clamping cotton swabs. The clamping device 13 is located on one side of the conveying device and on the right side of the defective product identification device. It includes a number of clamping modules. Any clamping module 9 is communicatively connected to the identification camera 11. Each clamping module 9 is provided with a clamping claw 905. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the clamping claw 905, and a pressure sensor is connected to the arc-shaped groove.

[0010] Further, the clamping module 9 includes clamping claws 905, a clamping claw fixing rod 906, support columns 903, a module slider 901, a clamping claw fixing plate 904, and a clamping cylinder 902;

[0011] The clamping claw fixing plate 904 is provided with a rectangular through groove, and the clamping claw fixing rod 906 is installed in the rectangular through groove. The clamping claws 905 include two L-shaped plates;

[0012] The L-shaped plates are divided into three sections from top to bottom, including an inclined plate, a vertical plate, and a horizontal plate. Through holes are provided on the vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates. The clamping claw fixing rod 906 is connected to the L-shaped plates through bearings. The bearings are stuck on the central axis of the clamping claw fixing rod 906. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate. The two L-shaped plates are symmetrically installed with respect to the central axis position of the clamping claw fixing plate 904.

[0013] Further, the arc-shaped grooves of the two L-shaped plates face each other, and the inclined plates and vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates form a funnel shape; the clamping cylinder 902 is connected to a pressure sensor.

[0014] Further, support columns 903 are provided at the four corners of the clamping claw fixing plate 904. The clamping claw fixing plate 904 is connected to the module slider 901 through the support columns 903. The clamping cylinder 902 is connected to the module slider 901 through bolts. A top block is installed on the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 902, and the top block is used to push the clamping claws 905 to open.

[0015] Further, the clamping device 13 further includes a rotating mechanism and a lifting mechanism; the rotating mechanism is used for the rotation of the clamping module 9, and the lifting mechanism is used for the lifting of the clamping module 9; the clamping module 9 slides in the groove of the mounting plate 8 through the module slider 901. The mounting plate 8 is fixed on the support column 5. The lifting mechanism is fixed to the clamping module 9 through bolts. The rotating mechanism is meshed and driven with the first transmission gear shaft 4 on the lifting mechanism.

[0016] Further, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating motor 1, a coupling, a second transmission gear shaft 2, and a gear fixing seat 3. The rotating motor 1 is connected to the second transmission gear shaft 2 through the coupling. Both ends of the second transmission gear shaft 2 are fixed in the gear fixing seat 3 through bearings. The second transmission gear shaft 2 is meshed and driven with the first transmission gear shaft 4.

[0017] Further, one end of the first transmission gear shaft 4 is fixed in the lower fixed mounting seat 10 through a bearing, and one end is fixed in the upper fixed mounting seat 7 through a bearing; the first transmission gear shaft 4 includes a support column 5.

[0018] Further, the mounting plate 8 is bolted with a lifting cylinder 6, and the other end of the lifting cylinder 6 is fixed to the upper fixed mounting seat 7 by bolts. A plurality of the lifting cylinders 6 are provided with the center of the first transmission gear shaft 4 as the center.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the cotton swab defective product clamping device of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0020] (1) The present invention adds an identification camera for defective products of cotton swabs and combines it with the defective product clamping device, reducing the working intensity of operators, improving the quality control during the cotton swab production process. At the same time, for the important devices in the sorting process, namely the conveying device and the clamping device, they are combined and set based on the identification camera, improving the cotton swab sorting efficiency. In the clamping device, several identical clamping modules are used to increase the single sorting quantity, and at the same time, it is also convenient for overall assembly.

[0021] (2) In the present invention, the inclined plates and vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates form a funnel shape, which is convenient for the top block of the clamping cylinder to push the clamping claws, opening the originally closed clamping claws. After clamping the cotton swab, the clamping cylinder retracts and closes the clamping claws again. The clamping cylinder is connected to the pressure sensor, which is convenient for the clamping cylinder to detect the clamping force, preventing the clamping force from being too large and causing the defective product to break and fall into the running machine, affecting the operation of other devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention.

[0023] In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 is the overall front view schematic diagram of the cotton swab defective product clamping device described in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is the axonometric schematic diagram of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device described in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is the enlarged schematic diagram at A in the axonometric view of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device described in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is the front view schematic diagram of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device described in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is the B-B cross-sectional schematic diagram of the front view of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device described in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 It is an enlarged schematic view of the C position in the front view of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 It is an enlarged schematic view of the A position in the B-B sectional view of the front view of the clamping device in the cotton swab defective product clamping device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Explanation of the reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Rotating motor; 2. Second transmission gear shaft; 3. Gear fixing seat; 4. First transmission gear shaft; 5. Support column; 6. Lifting cylinder; 7. Upper fixed mounting seat; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Clamping module; 10. Lower fixed mounting seat; 11. Identification camera; 12. Conveying motor; 13. Clamping device; 901. Module slider; 902. Clamping cylinder; 903. Support column; 904. Clamping jaw fixing plate; 905. Clamping jaw; 906. Clamping jaw fixing rod. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is 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 should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood through specific situations.

[0036] The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0037] Refer to Figure 1-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a cotton swab defective product clamping device, including a defective product identification device, a conveying device, and a clamping device 13; the defective product identification device is used to identify defective cotton swabs during conveyance, and the defective product identification device includes an identification camera 11, and the identification camera 11 is used to identify defective products; the conveying device is used to convey cotton swabs that have not been dipped in liquid, which is located below the identification camera 11, and the identification camera 11 is connected to the conveying motor 12 of the conveying device; the clamping device 13 is used for the process of clamping cotton swabs, and the clamping device 13 is located on one side of the conveying device and on the right side of the defective product identification device, and it includes a number of clamping modules. Any clamping module 9 is communicatively connected to the identification camera 11, and any clamping module 9 is provided with a clamping claw 905. The clamping claw 905 is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and a pressure sensor is connected at the arc-shaped groove.

[0038] In this embodiment, an identification camera is added for defective cotton swabs and combined with some devices in the defective product clamping device, reducing the working intensity of operators, improving the quality control during the production process of cotton swabs. At the same time, for the important devices during the sorting process, namely the conveying device and the clamping device, they are combined and set based on the identification camera to improve the sorting efficiency of cotton swabs. Using a number of identical clamping modules in the clamping device increases the single sorting quantity, and at the same time, it is also convenient for overall assembly. Connecting the identification camera to any clamping module facilitates controlling the clamping claw of the clamping module to act, and connecting the identification camera to the conveying motor facilitates controlling the conveying action. The position of the clamping device should be located behind the defective product identification device according to the actual transmission situation.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping module 9 includes a clamping claw 905, a clamping claw fixing rod 906, a support column 903, a module slider 901, a clamping claw fixing plate 904, and a clamping cylinder 902; the clamping claw fixing plate 904 is provided with a rectangular through groove, and the clamping claw fixing rod 906 is installed in the rectangular through groove. The clamping claw 905 includes two L-shaped plates; the L-shaped plate is divided into three sections from top to bottom, including an inclined plate, a vertical plate, and a horizontal plate. Through holes are provided on the vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates, and the clamping claw fixing rod 906 is connected to the L-shaped plate through a bearing. The bearing is stuck on the central axis of the clamping claw fixing rod 906. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate, and the two L-shaped plates are symmetrically installed with respect to the central axis position of the clamping claw fixing plate 904.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the arc-shaped grooves of the two L-shaped plates face each other, and the inclined plates and vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates form a funnel shape; the clamping cylinder 902 is connected to the pressure sensor.

[0041] The clamping claws in this embodiment are designed for cotton swabs. Therefore, instead of the usual four-directional grasping, the clamping claws adopt the opposite-side fixed grasping along the axial direction of the cotton swab. The inclined plates and vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates form a funnel shape, which facilitates the top block of the clamping cylinder to push the clamping claws and open the originally closed clamping claws. After clamping the cotton swab, the clamping cylinder retracts and closes the clamping claws again. The clamping cylinder is connected to the pressure sensor to facilitate the clamping cylinder to detect the clamping force and prevent the defective product from breaking due to excessive clamping force and falling into the running machine, affecting the operation of other devices.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, support columns 903 are provided at the four corners of the clamping claw fixing plate 904. The clamping claw fixing plate 904 is connected to the module slider 901 through the support columns 903. The clamping cylinder 902 is connected to the module slider 901 by bolts. A top block is installed on the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 902, and the top block is used to push the clamping claw 905 to open.

[0043] Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping device 13 further includes a rotating mechanism and a lifting mechanism; the rotating mechanism is used for the rotation of the clamping module 9, and the lifting mechanism is used for the lifting of the clamping module 9; the clamping module 9 slides in the groove of the mounting plate 8 through the module slider 901. The mounting plate 8 is fixed on the support column 5. The lifting mechanism is fixed to the clamping module 9 by bolts, and the rotating mechanism meshes and drives with the first transmission gear shaft 4 on the lifting mechanism.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating motor 1, a coupling, a second transmission gear shaft 2, and a gear fixing seat 3. The rotating motor 1 is connected to the second transmission gear shaft 2 through the coupling. Both ends of the second transmission gear shaft 2 are fixed in the gear fixing seat 3 through bearings, and the second transmission gear shaft 2 meshes and drives with the first transmission gear shaft 4.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, one end of the first transmission gear shaft 4 is fixed in the lower fixed mounting seat 10 through a bearing, and one end is fixed in the upper fixed mounting seat 7 through a bearing; the first transmission gear shaft 4 includes a support column 5.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the mounting plate 8 is connected with a lifting cylinder 6 by bolts. The other end of the lifting cylinder 6 is fixed to the upper fixed mounting seat 7 by bolts, and several lifting cylinders 6 are provided centered on the center of the first transmission gear shaft 4.

[0047] After the clamping claws in this embodiment grasp the object, the rotating motor transmits the rotating motion to the first transmission gear shaft through the second transmission gear shaft, so that the mounting plate fixed on the support column drives the clamping module to rotate. The lifting cylinder drives the clamping module to lift, and the clamping claws can place the defective product at the specified position.

[0048] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A defective cotton swab gripping device, characterized in that: It includes a defective product identification device, a conveying device, and a gripping device (13); The defective product identification device is used to identify defective cotton swabs being transported, and the defective product identification device comprises a recognition camera (11), and the recognition camera (11) is used to identify defective products; The conveying device is used to convey the cotton swab that has not been dipped in liquid, and is located below the recognition camera (11). The recognition camera (11) is connected to a conveying motor (12) of the conveying device; The clamping device (13) is used in the cotton swab clamping process. The clamping device (13) is located on one side of the conveying device and on the right side of the defective product identification device. It includes a plurality of clamping modules. Any clamping module (9) is communicatively connected to the identification camera (11). Any clamping module (9) is provided with a clamping claw (905). The clamping claw (905) is provided with an arc-shaped groove. A pressure sensor is connected to the arc-shaped groove.

2. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping module (9) comprises a clamping claw (905), a clamping claw fixing rod (906), a support column (903), a module slider (901), a clamping claw fixing plate (904), and a clamping cylinder (902); The clamping claw fixing plate (904) is provided with a rectangular through-groove, a clamping claw fixing rod (906) is installed in the rectangular through-groove, and the clamping claw (905) comprises two L-shaped plates; The L-shaped plate is divided into three sections from top to bottom, including an inclined plate, a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates are provided with through holes. The clamping claw fixing rod (906) is connected to the L-shaped plate through a bearing. The bearing is clamped on the middle axis of the clamping claw fixing rod (906). An arc groove is provided on the horizontal plate of the L-shaped plate. The two L-shaped plates are symmetrically installed with respect to the central axis position of the clamping claw fixing plate (904).

3. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arc-shaped grooves of the two L-shaped plates are opposite to each other, and the inclined plates and the vertical plates of the two L-shaped plates are funnel-shaped; the clamping cylinder (902) is connected to the pressure sensor.

4. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Support columns (903) are provided at the four corners of the clamping claw fixing plate (904); the clamping claw fixing plate (904) is connected to the module slider (901) via the support columns (903); the clamping cylinder (902) is connected to the module slider (901) via bolts; a push block is installed on the piston rod of the clamping cylinder (902); the push block is used to push the clamping claw (905) to open.

5. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping device (13) further comprises a rotating mechanism and a lifting mechanism; the rotating mechanism is used for rotating the clamping module (9), and the lifting mechanism is used for lifting the clamping module (9); the clamping module (9) slides in a groove of a mounting plate (8) via a module slider (901); the mounting plate (8) is fixed to a support (5); the lifting mechanism is fixed to the clamping module (9) via bolts; and the rotating mechanism meshes with a first transmission gear shaft (4) on the lifting mechanism for transmission.

6. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises a rotating motor (1), a coupling, a second transmission gear shaft (2), and a gear fixing seat (3); the rotating motor (1) is connected to the second transmission gear shaft (2) via the coupling; both ends of the second transmission gear shaft (2) are fixed in the gear fixing seat (3) via bearings; and the second transmission gear shaft (2) is meshed with the first transmission gear shaft (4) for transmission.

7. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the first transmission gear shaft (4) is fixed in a lower fixed mounting seat (10) through a bearing, and the other end is fixed in an upper fixed mounting seat (7) through a bearing; the first transmission gear shaft (4) comprises a support column (5).

8. The defective cotton swab gripping device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting plate (8) is connected to a lifting cylinder (6) via bolts, and the other end of the lifting cylinder (6) is fixed to an upper fixed mounting seat (7) via bolts. A plurality of lifting cylinders (6) are provided with the center of the first transmission gear shaft (4) as the center.

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