Continuous directional conveying device for square cups

Abstract

The continuous directional conveying device for the square cups comprises a conveying mechanism, a distance separating mechanism and a directional mechanism, and the distance separating mechanism and the directional mechanism are sequentially arranged on the same side of the conveying mechanism in the conveying direction; the distance separation mechanism comprises a first driving part and a star wheel plate, a power shaft of the first driving part is connected with the star wheel plate, and a plurality of distance separation clamping grooves are evenly formed in the outer periphery of the star wheel plate; the orientation mechanism comprises a fixing plate, a second driving piece, a driving wheel, an O-shaped elastic belt and a tensioning assembly, the driving wheel and the tensioning assembly are arranged at the two ends of the fixing plate in the length direction correspondingly, and the O-shaped elastic belt is wound around the outer wall of the driving wheel and the outer wall of the tensioning assembly; and a power shaft of the second driving part is connected with the driving wheel. According to the device, after the square cups are separated by the distance separation mechanism, the O-shaped elastic belts apply opposite acting force to the square cups, so that the square cups are straightened, and continuous, stable and efficient operation of a production line is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of conveying devices, and particularly to a continuous and directional conveying device for square cups. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of square cups, a series of processes are required. Currently, with the development of factory automation, automatic transmission is basically adopted to convey square cups during the production process, which can improve the production efficiency of square cups.

[0003] During the process of conveying square cups, a star wheel plate is used. The square cups enter the card slots of the star wheel plate and are intermittently rotated with the star wheel plate to be conveyed to the workstations. The star wheel plate can convey the square cups individually, keeping a distance between multiple glass bottles to ensure the normal conveyance of the glass bottles and avoid collisions among multiple glass bottles during the conveying process. However, after the square cups are spaced apart by the star wheel plate, the edges will be ahead on the conveying line, causing the positions of the square cups to deviate, affecting the normal execution of the subsequent process. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a continuous and directional conveying device for square cups. After the square cups are spaced apart by the spacing mechanism, an opposite acting force is applied to the square cups through an O-shaped elastic belt, thereby straightening the square cups and ensuring the continuous, stable and efficient operation of the production line.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] On the one hand, a continuous and directional conveying device for square cups is provided, including: a conveying mechanism, a spacing mechanism, and a directional mechanism. The spacing mechanism and the directional mechanism are sequentially arranged on the same side of the conveying mechanism along the conveying direction;

[0007] The spacing mechanism includes a first driving member and a star wheel plate. The power shaft of the first driving member is connected to the star wheel plate, and a plurality of spacing card slots are evenly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate;

[0008] The directional mechanism includes a fixing plate, a second driving member, a driving wheel, an O-shaped elastic belt, and a tensioning assembly. The driving wheel and the tensioning assembly are respectively arranged at both ends of the fixing plate in the length direction. The O-shaped elastic belt is wound around the outer walls of the driving wheel and the tensioning assembly. The power shaft of the second driving member is connected to the driving wheel. The driving force output by the second driving member causes the driving wheel to rotate along the N direction, and then the part of the O-shaped elastic belt close to the conveying mechanism moves along the first direction, where the first direction is opposite to the conveying direction.

[0009] Further, the orientation mechanism includes a guide plate disposed between the driving wheel and the tensioning assembly. Guide grooves for guiding cooperation with the O-shaped elastic belt are formed on both side surfaces of the guide plate.

[0010] Further, the orientation mechanism further includes at least two mounting members spaced apart at the bottom of the fixing plate.

[0011] Further, the tensioning assembly includes a tensioning shaft, a driven wheel, and a bearing. The tensioning shaft passes through the fixing plate. The tensioning shaft is connected to the inner ring of the bearing, the driven wheel is connected to the outer ring of the bearing, and the O-shaped elastic belt is wound around the outer wall of the driven wheel.

[0012] Further, the tensioning assembly includes a first spacer ring and a first fastener. A first locking hole is formed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft. The first spacer ring is disposed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft and abuts against the top surface of the inner ring of the bearing. The first fastener passes through the first spacer ring and locks in the first locking hole.

[0013] Further, the tensioning assembly includes a second spacer ring, an aluminum pad, and a second fastener. A second locking hole is formed at the lower end of the tensioning shaft, and a limiting portion protrudes from the outer periphery of the lower end of the tensioning shaft. The bottom surface of the limiting portion contacts the top surface of the fixing plate. The aluminum pad is sleeved on the tensioning shaft and contacts the bottom surface of the fixing plate. The second spacer ring is disposed below the aluminum pad and abuts against the lower end of the tensioning shaft. The second fastener passes through the second spacer ring and locks in the second locking hole.

[0014] Further, the tensioning assembly further includes a snap ring for hole. An embedding groove for embedding the snap ring for hole is formed on the driven wheel, so that the snap ring for hole can contact and limit the top surface of the outer ring of the bearing.

[0015] Further, the spacing mechanism includes a mounting seat and a speed reducer. The first driving member is mounted on the mounting seat. The mounting seat is mounted on the conveying mechanism. The speed reducer is in transmission connection with the power shaft of the first driving member and is fixedly connected to the star wheel plate.

[0016] Further, the spacing mechanism further includes a fixing member locked to the end of the power shaft of the first driving member to prevent the star wheel plate and the speed reducer from separating.

[0017] Further, 8 - 12 of the spacing card slots are uniformly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: The conveying mechanism serves as the foundation and is responsible for the continuous conveyance of square cups, providing a stable input for subsequent processes. The spacing mechanism drives the star wheel plate to rotate through the first driving member. A plurality of evenly arranged spacing slots on its outer periphery can individually receive square cups, and with the intermittent rotation of the star wheel plate, effective separation between square cups is achieved, avoiding mutual collision during the conveying process. However, after spacing, the square cups may have the situation where the edges are advanced and the positions are incorrect. In response to this situation, the second driving member drives the driving wheel to rotate, thereby driving the O-shaped elastic belt wound around the driving wheel and the tensioning assembly to move in the first direction opposite to the conveying direction. With its good elastic characteristics, the O-shaped elastic belt exerts a reverse force on the edges of the passing square cups, effectively correcting the positions of the square cups and enabling them to continue to be conveyed forward in the correct posture. The design of this entire set of devices not only realizes the automated and continuous conveyance of square cups but also ensures the stability and consistency of square cups during the conveying process through the orientation mechanism, avoiding production problems caused by position deviation. At the same time, it reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and brings a significant benefit improvement to the production line of square cups. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the continuous directional conveying device for square cups according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the orientation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the spacing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the spacing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] In the figure: 1, conveying mechanism; 2, spacing mechanism; 201, first driving member; 202, star wheel plate; 203, mounting seat; 204, speed reducer; 205, fixing member; 2021, spacing slot; 3, orientation mechanism; 301, fixing plate; 302, second driving member; 303, driving wheel; 304, tensioning assembly; 305, O-shaped elastic belt; 306, guiding plate; 307, mounting member; 3041, tensioning shaft; 3042, driven wheel; 3043, bearing; 3044, first spacer ring; 3045, second spacer ring; 3046, aluminum pad; 3047, hole retaining ring; 3061, guiding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the achieved technical effects clearer, the following further details the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope protected by this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; 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 components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified 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 case 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", "above", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0028] Such as Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a continuous directional conveying device for square cups, including: a conveying mechanism 1, a spacing mechanism 2, and an orientation mechanism 3. The spacing mechanism 2 and the orientation mechanism 3 are sequentially arranged on the same side of the conveying mechanism 1 along the conveying direction; the spacing mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 201 and a star wheel plate 202. The power shaft of the first driving member 201 is connected to the star wheel plate 202, and a plurality of spacing slots 2021 are evenly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate 202; the orientation mechanism 3 includes a fixing plate 301, a second driving member 302, a driving wheel 303, an O-shaped elastic belt 305, and a tensioning assembly 304. The driving wheel 303 and the tensioning assembly 304 are respectively arranged at both ends of the fixing plate 301 in the length direction. The O-shaped elastic belt 305 is wound around the outer walls of the driving wheel 303 and the tensioning assembly 304. The power shaft of the second driving member 302 is connected to the driving wheel 303. The driving force output by the second driving member 302 causes the driving wheel 303 to rotate in the N direction, and further causes the part of the O-shaped elastic belt 305 close to the conveying mechanism 1 to move in the first direction, where the first direction is opposite to the conveying direction.

[0029] The working principle of this device mainly revolves around three core components: the conveying mechanism 1, the spacing mechanism 2, and the orientation mechanism 3. These three components work together to ensure the stability and orientation of the square cup during transportation. The conveying mechanism 1 is responsible for the initial transmission of the entire square cup, providing the basis for the subsequent spacing and orientation of the square cup. It can be composed of a conveyor belt, rollers, or other forms of continuous motion mechanisms, capable of continuously and stably transporting the square cup from one position to another. The spacing mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 201 and a star wheel plate 202. The first driving member 201 provides power for the star wheel plate 202, enabling it to rotate intermittently. A plurality of spacing slots 2021 are evenly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate 202. The shape and size of these slots match the square cup, and can receive and transport the square cup one by one. When the star wheel plate 202 rotates, each slot will pick up the square cup from the conveying mechanism 1 in turn, and as the star wheel plate 202 rotates, the square cups will be separated one by one and conveyed to the next process, that is, the orientation mechanism 3. The orientation mechanism 3 is the core part of this application, used to solve the problems of leading edges and position deviations of the square cup after spacing. It mainly consists of a fixing plate 301, a second driving member 302, a driving wheel 303, an O-shaped elastic belt 305, and a tensioning assembly 304. The fixing plate 301 serves as the support structure of the orientation mechanism 3, installing and fixing other components. The second driving member 302 provides power for the driving wheel 303, enabling it to rotate in the N direction. In this solution, the N direction is specifically the clockwise direction. The driving wheel 303 and the tensioning assembly 304 are respectively located at both ends of the fixing plate 301 in the length direction, and the O-shaped elastic belt 305 is tensioned and maintained in place through them. The O-shaped elastic belt 305 is an elastic annular belt, wound around the driving wheel 303 and the tensioning assembly 304. When the driving wheel 303 rotates, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 will be stretched. The part close to the conveying mechanism 1 moves in the first direction (opposite to the conveying direction). During this movement, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 contacts the edge of the square cup and applies a force opposite to the conveying direction.

[0030] Generally speaking, when the square cup enters the area of the orientation mechanism 3 after being spaced by the spacing mechanism 2, its edges may be leading or in an incorrect position. At this time, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 exerts a reverse force on the square cup with its elastic characteristics, causing the edges of the square cup to be pushed backward, so as to gradually straighten the position. This process is continuous. As the square cup continues to move on the conveying mechanism 1, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 continuously adjusts and corrects it until the square cup is completely straightened and stably conveyed to the next process.

[0031] Based on the above scheme, the need for manual intervention and adjustment is reduced through the automated spacing and orientation mechanism 3, greatly improving the conveying efficiency of the square cup and the overall operating efficiency of the production line. The orientation mechanism 3 can ensure that the square cup maintains the correct position and posture during the conveying process, avoiding subsequent process problems caused by edge advancement or position deviation, thereby improving the quality and consistency of the product. The mechanized spacing and orientation method is adopted to reduce the downtime and maintenance costs caused by improper human operation or equipment failure. The design of the entire conveying device takes into account the characteristics of the square cup and various factors in the conveying process. Through reasonable layout and structural design, the production line is more stable and reliable.

[0032] In order to improve the accuracy and stability of the directional mechanism 3, the square cup continuous directional conveying device of the present application is provided with a guide plate 306 in the directional mechanism 3. The guide plate 306 is cleverly arranged between the driving wheel 303 and the tensioning assembly 304, as a key guiding component of the moving path of the O-type elastic belt 305. Both sides of the guide plate 306 are carefully designed with guide grooves 3061 that are closely matched with the O-type elastic belt 305. The shape and size of these guide grooves 3061 are accurately calculated to ensure that the O-type elastic belt 305 can maintain a stable trajectory during the movement to avoid deviation or shaking. When the second driving member 302 drives the driving wheel 303 to rotate, the O-type elastic belt 305 is subjected to the tension and moves smoothly along the first direction (opposite to the conveying direction) along the guidance of the guide groove 3061. The introduction of the guide plate 306 not only enhances the accuracy and strength control of the contact between the O-type elastic belt 305 and the edge of the square cup, but also further reduces the problem of poor correction effect caused by the deviation of the O-type elastic belt 305. At the same time, the structural design of the guide plate 306 also takes into account the conveying speed and orientation requirements of the square cups. By adjusting the inclination angle and depth of the guide groove 3061, it can flexibly adapt to square cups of different specifications and materials, ensuring the stability and reliability of the orientation mechanism 3 under different working conditions.

[0033] Furthermore, the orientation mechanism 3 also includes at least two mounting members 307, and the two mounting members 307 are arranged at intervals at the bottom of the fixed plate 301. The entire orientation mechanism 3 can be accurately and stably mounted on the side of the conveying mechanism 1 through the two mounting members 307. The design of the mounting members 307 fully considers the overall weight and workload of the orientation mechanism 3 and the layout structure of the conveying mechanism 1, ensuring that they can withstand and disperse the various forces and vibrations generated by the orientation mechanism 3 during operation. By accurately calculating the position and spacing of the mounting members 307, the relative position between the orientation mechanism 3 and the conveying mechanism 1 can be ensured to be accurate, thereby ensuring that the orientation correction effect of the O-shaped elastic belt 305 on the square cup is optimal.

[0034] During the actual installation process, the mounting member 307 can be fixed to the side of the conveying mechanism 1 by bolts, pins or other reliable connection methods to ensure that the orientation mechanism 3 is stable and does not shake. At the same time, the design of the mounting member 307 also facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the orientation mechanism 3, improving the flexibility and maintainability of the production line.

[0035] Further, the tensioning assembly 304 includes a tensioning shaft 3041, a driven wheel 3042 and a bearing 3043. The tensioning shaft 3041 is disposed through the fixing plate 301. The tensioning shaft 3041 is connected to the inner ring of the bearing 3043. The driven wheel 3042 is connected to the outer ring of the bearing 3043. The O-shaped elastic belt 305 is wound around the outer wall of the driven wheel 3042. The tensioning shaft 3041, as the core component, is disposed through the fixing plate 301, providing a stable support for the entire tensioning assembly 304. The tensioning shaft 3041 is connected to the fixing plate 301 by appropriate fixing means (such as thread locking, snap ring, etc.) to prevent its axial movement during operation. The bearing 3043 is installed on the tensioning shaft 3041, and its inner ring is closely fitted with the tensioning shaft 3041 to ensure that the bearing 3043 can rotate together with the tensioning shaft 3041, while the outer ring is connected to the driven wheel 3042. The driven wheel 3042, as the object around which the O-shaped elastic belt 305 is wound, its diameter and material need to be selected according to the characteristics of the O-shaped elastic belt 305 and the working conditions to ensure good cooperation and friction between the two. During assembly, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 is wound around the outer wall of the driven wheel 3042 and is in contact with the driving wheel 303 at the same time, forming a closed-loop transmission system. As the driving wheel 303 rotates, the O-shaped elastic belt 305 is subjected to a tensile force and begins to move in a predetermined direction, and realizes the orientation correction function through contact with the edge of the square cup.

[0036] The key to the design of the tensioning assembly 304 is to ensure that the O-shaped elastic belt 305 can maintain an appropriate tension during operation. By adjusting the position of the tensioning shaft 3041 in the fixing plate 301 or using other tensioning mechanisms (such as spring tensioners, adjusting nuts, etc.), precise control of the tension of the O-shaped elastic belt 305 can be achieved. Appropriate tension can not only ensure effective contact and correction effect between the O-shaped elastic belt 305 and the edge of the square cup, but also reduce wear and failures caused by excessive or insufficient tension.

[0037] Furthermore, the tensioning assembly 304 includes a first cushion ring 3044 and a first fastener. A first locking hole is formed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft 3041. The first cushion ring 3044 is disposed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft 3041 and abuts against the top surface of the inner ring of the bearing 3043. The first fastener passes through the first cushion ring 3044 and locks in the first locking hole. A first locking hole is specifically formed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft 3041. The design of this hole is to provide an accurate position for the subsequent installation and fixation of the first fastener. The first cushion ring 3044 is skillfully disposed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft 3041, and its bottom tightly abuts against the top surface of the inner ring of the bearing 3043, playing a role in restricting the installation position of the bearing 3043. Among them, the material and thickness of the first cushion ring 3044 are carefully selected to ensure that it can provide sufficient supporting force and reduce wear caused by direct contact.

[0038] In addition, the tensioning assembly 304 includes a second cushion ring 3045, an aluminum pad 3046 and a second fastener. A second locking hole is formed at the lower end of the tensioning shaft 3041, and a limiting portion protrudes from the outer periphery. The bottom surface of the limiting portion contacts the top surface of the fixing plate 301. The aluminum pad 3046 is sleeved on the tensioning shaft 3041 and contacts the bottom surface of the fixing plate 301. The second cushion ring 3045 is disposed below the aluminum pad 3046 and abuts against the lower end of the tensioning shaft 3041. The second fastener passes through the second cushion ring 3045 and locks in the second locking hole. Not only is a second locking hole formed at the lower end of the tensioning shaft 3041, but also a limiting portion protrudes from the outer periphery. The bottom surface of the limiting portion tightly contacts the top surface of the fixing plate 301, playing a role in restricting the axial movement of the tensioning shaft 3041 and ensuring the stability of the tensioning assembly 304 after installation. The aluminum pad 3046 is sleeved on the tensioning shaft 3041, located below the fixing plate 301, and tightly contacts the bottom surface of the fixing plate 301. The addition of the aluminum pad 3046 not only plays a role in buffering and shock absorption, but also can effectively disperse the stress and vibration generated by the tensioning shaft 3041 during operation, protecting the fixing plate 301 from damage. Moreover, the aluminum pad 3046 can jointly clamp the fixing plate 301 with the limiting portion, further limiting the axial position of the tensioning shaft 3041. At the same time, the material of the aluminum pad 3046 has good thermal conductivity, which helps to quickly dissipate the heat generated by the tensioning assembly 304, improving the overall working efficiency and stability.

[0039] In terms of the arrangement of the second gasket 3045, it is arranged below the aluminum pad 3046 and is in close contact with the lower end of the tensioning shaft 3041. The main function of the second gasket 3045 is to further increase the contact area between the tensioning shaft 3041 and the lower component, thereby improving the stability of the connection. At the same time, the material and thickness of the second gasket 3045 are also carefully selected to ensure that it can withstand the various forces and vibrations generated by the tensioning shaft 3041 during operation. The second fastener passes through the second gasket 3045 and is locked in the second locking hole, thereby achieving a stable fixation of the entire tensioning assembly 304.

[0040] Generally speaking, the tensioning assembly 304 also includes a hole retaining ring 3047, and an embedding groove for embedding the hole retaining ring 3047 is provided on the driven wheel 3042, so that the hole retaining ring 3047 can contact and limit the outer ring top surface of the bearing 3043. The driven wheel 3042 is specially provided with an embedding groove, and the size and shape of this groove match the hole retaining ring 3047, so that the hole retaining ring 3047 can be accurately embedded therein. When the hole retaining ring 3047 is embedded in the embedding groove, its outer edge will be in close contact with the outer ring top surface of the bearing 3043, thereby forming an effective limiting structure, which not only limits the axial movement of the driven wheel 3042, but also ensures the coaxiality between the driven wheel 3042 and the bearing 3043, further improving the rotation accuracy and stability of the entire tensioning assembly 304. In addition, the hole retaining ring 3047 is usually made of materials with good elasticity and wear resistance, such as spring steel or stainless steel. These materials can not only withstand the various forces and vibrations generated by the driven wheel 3042 during operation, but also maintain good elasticity and recovery, ensuring that the hole retaining ring 3047 can play its role effectively for a long time.

[0041] In some embodiments, the spacing mechanism 2 includes a mounting seat 203 and a reducer 204, the first driving member 201 is mounted on the mounting seat 203, the mounting seat 203 is mounted on the conveying mechanism 1, and the reducer 204 is connected to the power shaft of the first driving member 201 by transmission, and is fixedly connected to the star wheel plate 202. First of all, the mounting seat 203 serves as a supporting platform for the entire spacing mechanism 2, and its design and installation position are crucial. In this embodiment, the first driving member 201 (such as a motor or a pneumatic motor, etc.) is directly mounted on the mounting seat 203, and such a layout makes the power transmission path more direct and efficient; at the same time, the mounting seat 203 is also firmly mounted on the conveying mechanism 1 by appropriate means (such as bolt connection, welding, etc.), ensuring the stability and reliability of the spacing mechanism 2 during operation.

[0042] Next, the reducer 204 is a key transmission component in the spacing mechanism 2, and its function is to reduce the speed output by the first driving member 201 and increase the torque to meet the working requirements of the star wheel plate 202. In this embodiment, the reducer 204 and the power shaft of the first driving member 201 are connected by a transmission method (such as gear transmission, chain transmission, etc.) to ensure that the power can be smoothly transmitted to the reducer 204. At the same time, the reducer 204 is also fixedly connected to the star wheel plate 202, and directly drives the star wheel plate 202 to rotate through its output shaft. The star wheel plate 202 is an executive component of the spacing mechanism 2, and the multiple spacing slots 2021 on its outer periphery are used to contact with the square cup or other objects to be transported and achieve spacing. Driven by the reducer 204, the star wheel plate 202 can rotate at a certain speed and trajectory, so as to accurately move the objects to be transported from one position to another, and achieve the purpose of spacing and positioning.

[0043] In addition, the spacing mechanism 2 also includes a fixing member 205, which is locked to the end of the power shaft of the first driving member 201 to prevent the star wheel plate 202 and the reducer 204 from being separated. The specific design of the fixing member 205 can be selected according to actual conditions, but its core function is to provide sufficient locking force by closely matching with the end of the power shaft of the first driving member 201 to ensure that the connection between the star wheel plate 202 and the reducer 204 is stable and reliable. This design not only improves the overall strength of the spacing mechanism 2, but also reduces the risk of failure caused by loose or falling parts. In practical applications, the installation and disassembly of the fixing member 205 should be convenient and quick so that it can be maintained and replaced when necessary. At the same time, its material and manufacturing process also need to meet the corresponding standards and requirements to ensure that it can withstand various forces and vibrations in the working process for a long time without damage.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, 8-12 spacing slots 2021 are evenly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate 202, and the number of these spacing slots 2021 is carefully calculated to ensure that each object to be transported can be accurately placed in the slot during the conveying process, thereby achieving precise spacing control. The specific number of spacing slots 2021 can be determined based on factors such as the size, shape and conveying speed of the object to be transported. Generally speaking, the more slots there are, the higher the positioning accuracy of the object, but at the same time it will also increase the complexity and manufacturing cost of the star wheel plate 202. Therefore, when selecting the number of slots, it is necessary to comprehensively consider multiple factors to achieve the best design effect.

[0045] In addition, the shape and size of the spacing slot 2021 also need to match the object to be transported to ensure that the object can be stably placed in the slot and will not slide or tilt during transportation. This usually requires detailed size measurement and shape analysis of the object, and the slot is designed and adjusted based on the analysis results.

[0046] It is worth mentioning that the O-type elastic belt 305 is specifically a rubber belt. Rubber belts have been widely used in various types of mechanical transmission and conveying equipment due to their excellent elasticity and wear resistance. In the square cup continuous directional conveying device, the rubber belt, as a specific implementation form of the O-type elastic belt 305, plays a vital role. The rubber belt has good elasticity and can ensure close contact with the edges of the square cup during the conveying process, thereby achieving effective directional correction. At the same time, the wear resistance of the rubber material also ensures that it is not easy to wear under long-term operation, thereby extending the service life of the equipment. Moreover, the rubber belt also has a certain buffering and shock absorbing effect, which can absorb the vibration and impact generated during the conveying process and protect the equipment from damage, which is of great significance for improving the stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0047] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and other directions or positional relationships are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "an embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0049] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0050] The technical principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can think of other specific implementation methods of the present application without creative work, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A continuous directional conveying device for square cups, characterized in that, Including: A conveying mechanism (1), a spacing mechanism (2) and an orienting mechanism (3), wherein the spacing mechanism (2) and the orienting mechanism (3) are sequentially arranged on the same side of the conveying mechanism (1) along the conveying direction; The spacing mechanism (2) includes a first driving member (201) and a star wheel plate (202), a power shaft of the first driving member (201) is connected to the star wheel plate (202), and a plurality of spacing card slots (2021) are uniformly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate (202); The orienting mechanism (3) includes a fixing plate (301), a second driving member (302), a driving wheel (303), an O-shaped elastic belt (305) and a tensioning assembly (304), the driving wheel (303) and the tensioning assembly (304) are respectively arranged at two ends of the fixing plate (301) in the length direction, the O-shaped elastic belt (305) is wound around the outer walls of the driving wheel (303) and the tensioning assembly (304), a power shaft of the second driving member (302) is connected to the driving wheel (303), and the driving force output by the second driving member (302) causes the driving wheel (303) to rotate along the N direction, so that a portion of the O-shaped elastic belt (305) close to the conveying mechanism (1) moves along a first direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the conveying direction.

2. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The orienting mechanism (3) includes a guiding plate (306), the guiding plate (306) is arranged between the driving wheel (303) and the tensioning assembly (304), and guiding grooves (3061) for cooperating with the O-shaped elastic belt (305) are formed on both side surfaces of the guiding plate (306).

3. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The orienting mechanism (3) further includes at least two mounting members (307), and the two mounting members (307) are arranged at intervals at the bottom of the fixing plate (301).

4. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The tensioning assembly (304) includes a tensioning shaft (3041), a driven wheel (3042) and a bearing (3043), the tensioning shaft (3041) penetrates through the fixing plate (301), the tensioning shaft (3041) is connected to the inner ring of the bearing (3043), the driven wheel (3042) is connected to the outer ring of the bearing (3043), and the O-shaped elastic belt (305) is wound around the outer wall of the driven wheel (3042).

5. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tensioning assembly (304) includes a first spacer ring (3044) and a first fastening member, a first locking hole is formed at the upper end of the tensioning shaft (3041), the first spacer ring (3044) is arranged at the upper end of the tensioning shaft (3041) and abuts against the top surface of the inner ring of the bearing (3043), and the first fastening member passes through the first spacer ring (3044) and is locked in the first locking hole.

6. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tensioning assembly (304) includes a second spacer ring (3045), an aluminum pad (3046), and a second fastener. A second locking hole is formed at the lower end of the tensioning shaft (3041), and a limiting portion protrudes from the outer periphery thereof. The bottom surface of the limiting portion contacts the top surface of the fixing plate (301). The aluminum pad (3046) is sleeved on the tensioning shaft (3041) and contacts the bottom surface of the fixing plate (301). The second spacer ring (3045) is disposed below the aluminum pad (3046) and abuts against the lower end of the tensioning shaft (3041). The second fastener passes through the second spacer ring (3045) and is locked in the second locking hole.

7. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tensioning assembly (304) further includes a shaft collar (3047). An embedding groove for embedding the shaft collar (3047) is formed on the driven wheel (3042) so that the shaft collar (3047) can contact and limit the top surface of the outer ring of the bearing (3043).

8. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The spacing mechanism (2) includes a mounting seat (203) and a speed reducer (204). The first driving member (201) is mounted on the mounting seat (203), and the mounting seat (203) is mounted on the conveying mechanism (1). The speed reducer (204) is in transmission connection with the power shaft of the first driving member (201) and is fixedly connected to the star wheel plate (202).

9. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The spacing mechanism (2) further includes a fixing member (205). The fixing member (205) is locked to the end of the power shaft of the first driving member (201) to prevent the star wheel plate (202) and the speed reducer (204) from separating.

10. The square cup continuous directional conveying device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that 8 - 12 spacing slots (2021) are uniformly arranged on the outer periphery of the star wheel plate (202).

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