Stacking and feeding equipment for culture dishes

Abstract

The utility model discloses stacking and feeding equipment for culture dishes, which comprises a conveying module, a feeding module, a feeding module, a discharging module, a feeding module, a discharging module, a feeding module and a discharging module, wherein the feeding module comprises a feeding conveying belt and a temporary storage device arranged at the discharging end of the feeding conveying belt; the stacking module is arranged between the discharging end of the feeding conveying belt and the temporary storage device and comprises a rack, a first lifting device installed on the rack and a stacking platform installed on the first lifting device; the transfer module comprises a first transfer device and a second transfer device, the first transfer device is used for transferring the to-be-stacked culture dishes on the feeding conveying belt to the stacking platform, the second transfer device is used for transferring the stacked culture dishes to the temporary storage device, and the first transfer device is arranged at the discharging end of the feeding conveying belt; the second transfer device is arranged at the feeding end of the temporary storage device; and the control module is electrically connected with the conveying module, the stacking module and the transfer module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Petri dish feeding, and particularly relates to a stacking and feeding device for Petri dishes. Background Art

[0002] In the production and packaging process of Petri dishes, a certain number of Petri dishes need to be palletized first and then transported to the next process for plastic sealing and bagging. However, at present, it basically relies on manual palletizing, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a stacking and feeding device for Petri dishes, which can automatically stack and palletize Petri dishes quantitatively, effectively improve production efficiency, and reduce the labor intensity of workers.

[0004] A stacking and feeding device for Petri dishes according to an embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0005] A conveying module, including a feeding conveyor belt and a buffer device. The buffer device is arranged at the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt and is used for temporarily storing the palletized Petri dishes.

[0006] A stacking module, which is arranged between the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt and the buffer device. The stacking module includes a frame, a first lifting device installed on the frame, and a stacking platform installed on the first lifting device. The first lifting device drives the stacking platform to move in the longitudinal direction, and the top plane of the stacking platform filled with Petri dishes is at the same horizontal height as the feeding end of the buffer device.

[0007] A transfer module, including a first transfer device for transferring the Petri dishes to be palletized on the feeding conveyor belt to the stacking platform and a second transfer device for transferring the Petri dishes that have been stacked to the buffer device. The first transfer device is arranged at the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt, and the second transfer device is arranged at the feeding end of the buffer device.

[0008] A control module, which is electrically connected to the conveying module, the stacking module, and the transfer module.

[0009] A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present invention. The buffer device includes a buffer conveyor belt and a buffer bin arranged on the buffer conveyor belt. First baffles are arranged on both opposite sides of the buffer conveyor belt, and the space between the two first baffles forms the buffer bin. After the palletized culture dishes are transferred to the buffer device, after the culture dishes at the discharge end of the buffer bin are all taken away by the picking device in the next process, the buffer conveyor belt starts, and conveys the next row of palletized and stacked culture dishes to the discharge end of the buffer bin to wait for the next process. Due to the time difference between the stacking of culture dishes and the operation time of the next process, the buffer device is used to temporarily store the palletized and stacked culture dishes, effectively ensuring the production efficiency, and avoiding the stop of one of the two processes due to the time difference between the operation times. The overall structure is compact and practical.

[0010] A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first transfer device includes a first translation mechanism installed on the frame, a second lifting cylinder installed on the first translation mechanism, and an adsorption mechanism installed on the output end of the second lifting cylinder. The adsorption mechanism is used to suck the culture dishes on the feeding conveyor belt.

[0011] A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first translation mechanism includes a mounting seat installed on the frame, a first translation cylinder installed on the mounting seat, and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the mounting seat. The output end of the first translation cylinder is connected to one end of the mounting plate. The second lifting cylinder is installed on the mounting plate, and the first translation cylinder drives the mounting plate to make a reciprocating linear motion.

[0012] A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second transfer device includes a second translation cylinder installed on the feeding conveyor belt and a first push plate installed on the output end of the second translation cylinder. The second translation cylinder drives the first push plate to move linearly back and forth to push the palletized and stacked culture dishes on the stacking platform onto the buffer device.

[0013] A material stacking and loading device for a culture dish according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes an anti-tipping mechanism installed on the frame. The anti-tipping mechanism includes a third lifting cylinder installed on the frame, a third translation cylinder installed on the output end of the third lifting cylinder, and a second push plate installed on the output end of the third translation cylinder. The second push plate and the first push plate respectively push against both sides of the culture dish. When the third translation cylinder starts to drive the first push plate to approach the culture dish to be transferred, the third translation cylinder also starts and makes the second push plate approach the culture dish. When both push plates are in contact with both sides of the culture dish, the second translation cylinder continues to move towards the buffer device, while the third translation cylinder stops moving towards the culture dish and starts to drive the second push plate to move in the opposite direction. The first push plate and the second push plate clamp the culture dish at the same time and move the culture dish to the buffer conveyor belt, effectively preventing the culture dish from tipping over during the transfer process and affecting the production efficiency. The structure is simple and practical. When the culture dish is transferred to the upper belt of the buffer conveyor belt, the third lifting cylinder drives the second push plate to move upward, so that the culture dish on the buffer conveyor belt is conveyed to the next process by the conveyor belt.

[0014] A material stacking and loading device for a culture dish according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a first photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module at the feeding end of the buffer device, which is used to detect whether there is a culture dish that has not been transported away by the buffer conveyor belt at the feeding end of the buffer device. If the first photoelectric sensor detects that there is a culture dish that has not been transported away by the buffer conveyor belt at the feeding end of the buffer device, it feeds back information to the control module, and the control module issues an instruction to the transfer device and the stacking module to make the transfer device and the stacking module in a standby state and wait for the culture dish at the feeding end of the buffer device to be transported away.

[0015] A material stacking and loading device for a culture dish according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a second photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module at the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt, which is used to count the culture dishes waiting to be stacked and palletized on the feeding conveyor belt. When the second photoelectric sensor detects that the number of culture dishes meets the preset quantity, the second photoelectric sensor feeds back information to the control module, and the control module issues an instruction to the adsorption mechanism of the stacking module to adsorb the culture dish onto the stacking platform for stacking and palletizing.

[0016] A material stacking and loading device for a culture dish according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes a monitoring camera and a warning device installed on the frame. The monitoring camera is used to detect whether the stacked culture dishes on the buffer device fall.

[0017] A material stacking and loading device for a culture dish according to an embodiment of the present invention, the warning device is a three-color warning light.

[0018] A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: When the culture dishes to be stacked are conveyed to the discharge end by the feeding conveyor belt, the first translation cylinder is activated to drive the adsorption mechanism to move above the culture dishes. Subsequently, the second lifting cylinder is activated to drive the adsorption mechanism to descend close to and adsorb the culture dishes on the feeding conveyor belt to the stacking platform for stacking. Among them, for each layer of stacked culture dishes, the first lifting device drives the stacking platform to descend by a preset height. When the stacking is completed, the stacking platform is also driven by the first lifting device to descend to the same height as the buffer device. At this time, the second transfer device is activated to transfer the culture dishes on the stacking platform to the buffer device for temporary storage and waiting for the next process.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present utility model. Description of the Drawings

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Description of the Reference Numerals in the Drawings

[0023] Feeding conveyor belt 100; Second translation cylinder 110; First push plate 120;

[0024] Frame 200; Mounting seat 210; First translation cylinder 220; Mounting plate 230; Second lifting cylinder 240; Adsorption mechanism 250; Third lifting cylinder 260; Third translation cylinder 270; Second push plate 280;

[0025] Stacking platform 300; First lifting device 310;

[0026] Control module 400;

[0027] Buffer device 500; Buffer conveyor belt 510; Buffer bin 520; First baffle 521;

[0028] Warning three-color light 600. Detailed Embodiment

[0029] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that regarding the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0031] In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more. Understandings such as "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. do not include the present number, and understandings such as "above", "below", "within", etc. include the present number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present utility model provides a stacking and feeding device for culture dishes, including a conveying module, which includes a feeding conveyor belt 100 and a buffer device 500. The buffer device 500 is arranged at the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt 100, and the buffer device 500 is used to temporarily store the culture dishes that have completed palletizing; a stacking module, which is arranged between the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt 100 and the buffer device 500. The stacking module includes a frame 200, a first lifting device 310 installed on the frame 200, and a stacking platform 300 installed on the first lifting device 310. The first lifting device 310 drives the stacking platform 300 to move in the longitudinal direction, and the top plane of the stacking platform 300 filled with culture dishes is at the same horizontal level as the feeding end of the buffer device; a transfer module, which includes a first transfer device for transferring the culture dishes to be palletized on the feeding conveyor belt 100 to the stacking platform 300 and a second transfer device for transferring the culture dishes that have completed stacking to the buffer device. The first transfer device is arranged at the discharge end of the feeding conveyor belt 100, and the second transfer device is arranged at the feeding end of the buffer device 500; a control module 400, which is electrically connected to the conveying module, the stacking module, and the transfer module.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present application, the buffer device includes a buffer conveyor belt 510 and a buffer bin 520 arranged on the buffer conveyor belt 510. First baffles 521 are arranged on both opposite sides of the buffer conveyor belt 510, and the space between the two first baffles 521 forms the buffer bin 520. After the palletized petri dishes are transferred to the buffer device 500, after the petri dishes at the discharge end of the buffer bin 520 are all taken away by the material taking device of the next process, the buffer conveyor belt 510 starts, and conveys the next row of palletized petri dishes to the discharge end of the buffer bin 520 to wait for the next process. Due to the time difference between the stacking of petri dishes and the operation time of the next process, the buffer device 500 is used to temporarily store the palletized petri dishes, effectively ensuring the production efficiency and avoiding one of the processes from stopping due to the time difference between the two processes. The overall structure is compact and practical.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first transfer device includes a first translation mechanism installed on the frame 200, a second lifting cylinder 240 installed on the first translation mechanism, and an adsorption mechanism 250 installed on the output end of the second lifting cylinder 240. The adsorption mechanism 250 is used to suck the petri dishes on the feeding conveyor belt 100.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first translation mechanism includes a mounting seat 210 installed on the frame 200, a first translation cylinder 220 installed on the mounting seat 210, and a mounting plate 230. The mounting plate 230 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 210. The output end of the first translation cylinder 220 is connected to one end of the mounting plate 230. The second lifting cylinder 240 is installed on the mounting plate 230, and the first translation cylinder 220 drives the mounting plate 230 to perform reciprocating linear motion.

[0037] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second transfer device includes a second translation cylinder 110 installed on the feeding conveyor belt 100 and a first push plate 120 installed on the output end of the second translation cylinder 110. The second translation cylinder 110 drives the first push plate 120 to move linearly back and forth to push the palletized petri dishes on the stacking platform 300 onto the buffer device 500.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present application, an anti-tipping mechanism is installed on the rack 200. The anti-tipping mechanism includes a third lifting cylinder 260 installed on the rack 200, a third translation cylinder 270 installed on the output end of the third lifting cylinder 260, and a second push plate 280 installed on the output end of the third translation cylinder 270. The second push plate 280 and the first push plate 120 respectively push against both sides of the petri dish. When the third translation cylinder 270 starts to drive the first push plate 120 to approach the petri dish to be transported, the third translation cylinder 270 also starts at the same time and makes the second push plate 280 approach the petri dish. When both push plates are abutted against both sides of the petri dish, the second translation cylinder 110 continues to move towards the buffer device 500, while the third translation cylinder 270 stops transporting towards the petri dish direction and starts to drive the second push plate 280 to move in the opposite direction. The first push plate 120 and the second push plate 280 clamp the petri dish at the same time and move the petri dish to the buffer conveyor belt 510, effectively preventing the petri dish from tipping over during the transportation process and affecting the production efficiency. The structure is simple and practical. When the petri dish is transported onto the buffer conveyor belt 510, the third lifting cylinder 260 drives the second push plate 280 to move upward, so that the petri dish on the buffer conveyor belt 510 is conveyed to the next process.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present application, a first photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module 400 is provided at the feeding end of the buffer device 500, which is used to detect whether there is a petri dish that has not been transported away by the buffer conveyor belt 510 at the feeding end of the buffer device 500. If the first photoelectric sensor detects that there is a petri dish that has not been transported away by the buffer conveyor belt 510 at the feeding end of the buffer device 500, it feeds back information to the control module 400, and the control module 400 issues an instruction to the transfer device and the stacking module, so that the transfer device and the stacking module are in a standby state, waiting for the petri dish at the feeding end of the buffer device 500 to be transported away.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present application, a second photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module 400 is provided at the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt 100, which is used to count the petri dishes waiting for palletizing and stacking on the feeding conveyor belt 100. When the second photoelectric sensor detects that the number of petri dishes meets the preset quantity, the second photoelectric sensor feeds back information to the control module 400, and the control module 400 issues an instruction to the adsorption mechanism 250 of the stacking module to adsorb the petri dish onto the stacking platform 300 for palletizing and stacking.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present application, the monitoring device includes a monitoring camera and a warning device installed on the rack 200. The monitoring camera is used to detect whether the petri dishes stacked on the buffer device 500 fall. Specifically, the warning device is a warning tri-color light 600.

[0042] When the culture dishes to be stacked are conveyed to the discharge end by the feeding conveyor belt 100, the first translation cylinder 220 is activated to drive the adsorption mechanism 250 to move above the culture dishes. Subsequently, the second lifting cylinder 240 is activated to drive the adsorption mechanism 250 to descend close to and adsorb the culture dishes on the feeding conveyor belt 100 to the stacking platform 300 for palletizing and stacking. Among them, for each layer of culture dishes stacked, the first lifting device 310 drives the stacking platform 300 to descend by a preset height. When the stacking is completed, the stacking platform 300 is also driven by the first lifting device 310 to descend to the same height as the buffer device 500. At this time, the second transfer device is activated to transfer the culture dishes on the stacking platform 300 to the buffer device 500 for temporary storage and waiting for the next process.

[0043] In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes, characterized in that, Comprising: A conveying module, including a feeding conveyor belt and a buffering device. The buffering device is arranged at the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt, and the buffering device is used for temporarily storing the stacked culture dishes. A stacking module, arranged between the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt and the buffering device. The stacking module includes a frame, a first lifting device installed on the frame, and a stacking platform installed on the first lifting device. The first lifting device drives the stacking platform to move in the longitudinal direction, and the top plane of the stacking platform filled with culture dishes is at the same horizontal level as the feeding end of the buffering device. A transfer module, including a first transfer device for transferring the culture dishes to be stacked on the feeding conveyor belt to the stacking platform and a second transfer device for transferring the stacked culture dishes to the buffering device. The first transfer device is arranged at the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt, and the second transfer device is arranged at the feeding end of the buffering device. A control module, electrically connected to the conveying module, the stacking module, and the transfer module.

2. The stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to claim 1, wherein The buffering device includes a buffering conveyor belt and a buffering bin arranged on the buffering conveyor belt. First baffles are arranged on both opposite sides of the buffering conveyor belt, and the space between the two first baffles forms the buffering bin.

3. The stack feeding device for petri dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transfer device includes a first translation mechanism installed on the frame, a second lifting cylinder installed on the first translation mechanism, and an adsorption mechanism installed on the output end of the second lifting cylinder. The adsorption mechanism is used for sucking the culture dishes on the feeding conveyor belt.

4. The stacking and feeding device for petri dishes according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first translation mechanism includes a mounting seat installed on the frame, a first translation cylinder installed on the mounting seat, and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the mounting seat. The output end of the first translation cylinder is connected to one end of the mounting plate. The second lifting cylinder is installed on the mounting plate, and the first translation cylinder drives the mounting plate to perform reciprocating linear motion.

5. The stacking and feeding device for petri dishes according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second transfer device includes a second translation cylinder installed on the feeding conveyor belt and a first push plate installed on the output end of the second translation cylinder. The second translation cylinder drives the first push plate to move linearly back and forth to push the stacked culture dishes on the stacking platform onto the buffering device.

6. The stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to claim 5, characterized in that, It further includes an anti-tipping mechanism installed on the frame. The anti-tipping mechanism includes a third lifting cylinder installed on the frame, a third translation cylinder installed on the output end of the third lifting cylinder, and a second push plate installed on the output end of the third translation cylinder. The second push plate and the first push plate respectively push against both sides of the culture dish.

7. The stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to claim 6, characterized in that A first photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module is arranged at the feeding end of the buffering device.

8. A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second photoelectric sensor electrically connected to the control module is arranged at the discharging end of the feeding conveyor belt.

9. A stacking and feeding device for petri dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes a monitoring camera and a warning device installed on the frame. The monitoring camera is used for detecting whether the stacked culture dishes on the buffering device fall.

10. A stacking and feeding device for culture dishes according to claim 9, characterized in that, The warning device is a warning tri-color lamp.

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