Paper cup turning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a paper cup turning device which is characterized in that a cup falling channel and a turning control part are arranged on a shell, the cup falling channel comprises a turning cavity, the turning control part is arranged beside the cup falling channel, and the turning control part comprises a first single-side cup opening blocking execution part and a second single-side cup opening blocking execution part which are arranged up and down; the turning-around cavity is provided with an overturning and turning-around avoiding area, and the overturning and turning-around avoiding area and the overturning and turning-around control component are oppositely arranged. According to the paper cup turning device, the paper cups are turned in the falling process, the state that the cup openings of the paper cups face downwards is changed into the state that the cup openings of the paper cups face upwards through turning, the structure is relatively simple, cost is low, no extra power is needed in the turning process, assembling is relatively convenient, and the paper cup turning device can be directly installed on a pipeline for conveying the paper cups. The installation is simple and convenient; a large amount of space is saved, and the paper cup is helped to turn around by utilizing the inertia of falling of the paper cup and extending the first single-side cup opening blocking execution piece and the second single-side cup opening blocking execution piece into the turning-around cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to paper container manufacturing equipment, in particular to a paper cup turning device. Background Art

[0002] For some paper containers such as paper cups or paper bowls manufactured by some paper cup and bowl forming equipment (hereinafter referred to as forming machines), when they are output, the cup mouths face the output direction and move forward. For some cup collecting or outer pasting machines (equipment for connecting the outer cover and the inner cup), they need to collect the cups with the cup mouths facing up or enter the outer pasting machine with the cup mouths facing up (so that the cups can be smoothly put into the outer cover from top to bottom). The paper cups also have a certain taper, and when the cup mouths face the output direction, the paper cups (with the cup bottoms facing down) cannot be put into the outer cover from top to bottom. Therefore, usually a cup arranging machine or a rotating head, such as the paper cup rotating and turning mechanism in the paper cup production line of CN115723374A, is required to rotate and turn the paper cups so that the cup bottoms face the output direction. However, using such a paper cup rotating and turning mechanism is complex in structure and requires additional control operations, etc., occupies more floor space, and has a higher cost. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the technical problems existing in the background art, the technical problem solved by the utility model aims to provide a paper cup turning device with a simple structure, low cost, and high efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: A paper cup turning device includes a housing, and is characterized in that: a cup dropping channel and a flipping and turning control component are provided on the housing. An inlet cup opening is provided at the upper end of the cup dropping channel, and an outlet cup opening is provided at the lower end of the cup dropping channel; the cup dropping channel includes a turning cavity, the flipping and turning control component is arranged beside the cup dropping channel, the flipping and turning control component includes a first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator and a second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator, the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator is arranged above the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator in an array, and the turning cavity has a flipping and turning avoidance area which is arranged facing the flipping and turning control component.

[0005] The following various optimizations or supplementary explanations can be further carried out on the above technical scheme respectively.

[0006] Among them, the inlet cup opening and the outlet cup opening are arranged vertically aligned, the housing includes a vertical side wall, and the flipping and turning control component is connected to the vertical side wall; the housing also includes a turning bottom blocking curved side wall which is arranged facing the vertical side wall.

[0007] For example, the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator is a cup mouth edge blocking component, and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator is a cup mouth outer side blocking component.

[0008] Among them, the flipping and turning control component can be connected to the side wall of the housing; a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are also provided on the side wall of the housing, the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator is connected to the first mounting bracket, and the second single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator is connected to the second mounting bracket.

[0009] In addition, the position of the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator on the first mounting bracket is adjustable; the first mounting bracket has a first mounting surface that slopes inward and upward, and the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator is connected to the first mounting surface; the position of the second single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator on the second mounting bracket is adjustable; the second mounting bracket has a second mounting surface that slopes inward and upward, and the second single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator is connected to the second mounting surface.

[0010] For another example, the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator and the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator are respectively arranged to slope inward and upward.

[0011] For example, the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator and the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator respectively adopt a shrapnel or a rubber block or a silica gel block.

[0012] For example, a paper cup centering horn-shaped closing component is provided at the cup outlet.

[0013] Among them, the cup inlet is connected with a cup inlet cage or a cup inlet pipe, and the cup inlet cage or the cup inlet pipe is arranged vertically; the cup outlet is connected with a cup outlet cage or a cup outlet pipe, and the cup outlet cage or the cup outlet pipe is arranged vertically.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: this paper cup turning device can complete flipping and turning during the falling process of the paper cup, change the state of the paper cup with the cup mouth facing down to the state with the cup mouth facing up through flipping and turning, and has a relatively simple structure and low cost. No additional power is required during the flipping and turning process, and the assembly is relatively convenient. This paper cup turning device can be directly installed on the pipeline for conveying paper cups. It is simple and convenient to install; it saves a large amount of space, utilizes the inertia of the falling paper cup, and uses the first single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator and the second single-sided cup mouth blocking actuator to extend into the turning cavity to help the paper cup turn around; the operation, maintenance, debugging are simple and the replacement is convenient.

[0015] Therefore, the present utility model has substantial features and progress compared with the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The following describes the implementation manners of the present utility model, the relevant details and working principles of the embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The cross-sectional view taken along F-F in

[0019] In the figure: 1. housing; 2. cup dropping channel; 3. flipping and turning control component; 4. cup inlet; 5. cup outlet; 6. turning cavity; 7. first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator; 8. second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator; 9. flipping and turning avoidance area; 10. vertical side wall; 11. turning bottom curved side wall; 12. first mounting bracket; 13. second mounting bracket; 14. opening; 15. paper cup centering horn-shaped closing component; 17. first mounting surface; 18. second mounting surface; 20. paper cup. Detailed implementation manners

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the implementation manners of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Referring to the accompanying drawings, in the embodiment of this implementation manner, the paper cup turning device includes a housing 1. A cup dropping channel 2 and a flipping and turning control component 3 are provided on the housing 1. A cup inlet 4 is provided at the upper end of the cup dropping channel 2, and a cup outlet 5 is provided at the lower end of the cup dropping channel 2. The paper cup 20 is input and dropped from the cup inlet 4, and is output from the cup outlet 5 after passing through the cup dropping channel 2. Among them, the cup dropping channel 2 includes a turning cavity 6. In the turning cavity 6, the paper cup 20 is flipped and turned, and the cup mouth turns from the downward state to the upward state, that is, the paper cup 20 completes the flipping and turning in the turning cavity 6 during the falling process in the cup dropping channel 2.

[0022] The flipping and turning control component 3 is arranged beside the cup dropping channel 2. During the falling process of the paper cup 20 in the cup dropping channel 2, the flipping and turning control component 3 cooperates to flip and turn the paper cup 20.

[0023] Among them, the flipping and turning control component 3 includes a first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and a second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8. The first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 is arranged above the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8. The first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 first blocks the cup mouth of the paper cup on one side, causing the paper cup to tilt and flip. The paper cup will tilt and flip in the turning cavity 6. During the tilting and flipping process, the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 then blocks the cup mouth of the paper cup on one side, causing the paper cup to continue to flip and complete the turning. The first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 cooperate to complete the flipping and turning of the paper cup 20, with high efficiency, good stability, and relatively more compact structure.

[0024] The turning cavity 6 has a flipping and turning avoidance area 9. The space of the flipping and turning avoidance area 9 is for the turning and flipping movement of the paper cup 20. The flipping and turning avoidance area 9 is arranged opposite to the flipping and turning control component 3 (i.e., face to face). That is, the turning cavity 6 corresponds to the flipping and turning control component 3. When the flipping and turning control component 3 cooperates to operate the paper cup 20 to turn and flip, it will cooperate to complete the turning and flipping in the turning cavity 6.

[0025] This paper cup turning device can complete the turning and flipping during the falling process of the paper cup, change the state of the paper cup from the mouth-down state to the mouth-up state through turning and flipping, and has a relatively simple structure and low cost. No additional power is required during the turning and flipping process, and the assembly is relatively convenient. The paper cup turning device can be directly installed on the pipeline for conveying the paper cup.

[0026] Based on the above embodiments, the following optimizations or further explanations can be made respectively.

[0027] For example, the cup inlet 4 and the cup outlet 5 are arranged vertically aligned, which is relatively convenient to manufacture. The cup dropping channel 2 of the paper cup 20 is vertical, making it more stable. The housing 1 includes a vertical side wall 10. The vertical side wall 10 can cooperate with the limit when the paper cup 20 turns and flips in place, ensuring the smooth completion of the turning and flipping of the paper cup and making the turning and flipping more stable. The flipping and turning control component 3 is connected to the vertical side wall 10, which is convenient for installation and setting. The housing 1 further includes a turning bottom blocking curved side wall 11. The turning bottom blocking curved side wall 11 is arranged opposite to the vertical side wall 10 (i.e., face to face). Then the turning bottom blocking curved side wall 11 is just located at the edge of the flipping and turning avoidance area 9. During the turning and flipping process of the paper cup, the turning bottom blocking curved side wall 11 can cooperate to block and limit the bottom of the paper cup, enabling the turning and flipping of the paper cup to be completed more smoothly and with higher stability.

[0028] For further optimization, the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 is a component for blocking the edge of the cup mouth (i.e., the rim, the position of the curled edge); the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 is a component for blocking the outside of the cup mouth (i.e., the position of the outer side wall below the rim). This combined way of blocking the paper cup part has a relatively better turning and flipping effect.

[0029] For another example, the flipping and turning control component 3 is connected to the side wall of the housing 1; a first mounting bracket 12 and a second mounting bracket 13 are also provided on the side wall of the housing 1. The first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 is connected to the first mounting bracket 12, and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 is connected to the second mounting bracket 13, which is convenient for installation and debugging. For example, the position of the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 is adjusted on the first mounting bracket 12; the first mounting bracket 12 has a first mounting surface 17 that slopes inward and upward, and the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 is connected to the first mounting surface 17; the position of the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 is adjusted on the second mounting bracket 13; among them, multiple mounting holes and / or long slots, etc. can be used in combination with fasteners for locking to adjust the setting; the second mounting bracket 13 has a second mounting surface 18 that slopes inward and upward, and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 is connected to the second mounting surface 18; through the position adjustment setting, the relative positions of the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 extending into the cup dropping channel 2 can be adjusted to ensure that the paper cup 20 is smoothly and stably flipped and turned during debugging; openings 14 can be provided on the side wall of the housing 1 (such as the vertical side wall 10) for the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and the second single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 8 to extend into the cup dropping channel 2 respectively, and the first mounting bracket 12 and the second mounting bracket 13 can be installed on the outside of the side wall of the housing 1 (such as the vertical side wall 10). In addition, the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 can be respectively arranged to slope inward and upward. The inward and upward sloping structure can ensure that the paper cup is blocked and rotated for flipping and turning, and the effect is relatively good. Of course, it can also be arranged without inclination.

[0030] Among them, the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 and the first single-side cup mouth blocking actuator 7 are respectively made of elastic sheets, rubber blocks, silica gel blocks, etc., which are not easy to damage the paper cup.

[0031] In addition, a paper cup centering horn-shaped closing component 15 is provided at the cup outlet 5, so that the paper cup 20 after flipping and turning can be collected and centered by the paper cup centering horn-shaped closing component 15 and smoothly output from the cup outlet 5; moreover, even if the bottom of the paper cup after flipping and turning is not exactly facing downwards (slightly deviated), it can still be collected and centered by the paper cup centering horn-shaped closing component 15 and the paper cup is output towards the exact bottom, and the output is relatively unified.

[0032] Among them, the cup inlet 4 is connected with a cup inlet cage or a cup inlet pipe, and the cup inlet cage or the cup inlet pipe is vertically arranged; the cup outlet 5 is connected with a cup outlet cage or a cup outlet pipe, and the cup outlet cage or the cup outlet pipe is vertically arranged for cup inlet and outlet, and the technology is mature, so that the paper cup turning device can be connected to the paper cup manufacturing equipment and serially installed on the pipeline for conveying the paper cups, enabling the paper cups to smoothly fall with the cup mouth facing down in the paper cup turning device and using the inertia of the fall to cooperate with the turning. The housing 1 is also provided with a hollow hole 16, and the hollow hole is communicated with the turning cavity 6. The turning of the paper cup can be visualized, and in case of paper cup jamming, the paper cup can also be moved through the hollow hole to make the paper cup turn and fall.

Claims

1. A paper cup turning device, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a cup dropping channel (2) and a flipping and turning control component (3); the upper end of the cup dropping channel (2) is provided with a cup inlet (4), and the lower end of the cup dropping channel (2) is provided with a cup outlet (5); The cup drop channel (2) includes a U-turn cavity (6). The flip-turn control component (3) is arranged beside the cup drop channel (2). The turning control component (3) comprises a first single-sided cup stopper actuator (7) and a second single-sided cup stopper actuator (8), wherein the first single-sided cup stopper actuator (7) is arranged above the second single-sided cup stopper actuator (8). The U-turn cavity (6) comprises a flip U-turn avoidance area (9), and the flip U-turn avoidance area (9) is arranged opposite to the flip U-turn control component (3).

2. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup inlet (4) and the cup outlet (5) are arranged in vertical alignment, the housing (1) comprises a vertical side wall (10), and the flip and U-turn control component (3) is connected to the vertical side wall (10); The housing (1) further comprises a U-turn bottom blocking curved surface side wall (11), and the U-turn bottom blocking curved surface side wall (11) is arranged facing the vertical side wall (10).

3. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) is a cup opening stopper edge component, and the second single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (8) is a cup opening stopper outer component.

4. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip-over control component (3) is connected to the side wall of the housing (1); a first mounting bracket (12) and a second mounting bracket (13) are also provided on the side wall of the housing (1); a first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) is connected to the first mounting bracket (12), and a second single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (8) is connected to the second mounting bracket (13).

5. The paper cup turning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) is arranged on the first mounting bracket (12) in a position-adjustable manner; the first mounting bracket (12) has a first mounting surface (17) inclined inwardly and upwardly, and the first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) is connected to the first mounting surface (17); The second single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (8) is positionally adjustable on the second mounting bracket (13); the second mounting bracket (13) has a second mounting surface (18) that is inclined inwardly and upwardly, and the second single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (8) is connected to the second mounting surface (18).

6. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) and the first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) are respectively arranged to tilt inwards and upwards.

7. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) and the first single-sided cup opening stopper actuator (7) are respectively made of spring pieces or rubber blocks or silicone blocks.

8. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A paper cup centering trumpet closing component (15) is provided at the cup outlet (5).

9. The paper cup turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup inlet (4) is connected to a cup inlet cage or a cup inlet tube, and the cup inlet cage or the cup inlet tube is arranged vertically; the cup outlet (5) is connected to a cup outlet cage or a cup outlet tube, and the cup outlet cage or the cup outlet tube is arranged vertically.

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