Automatic book distribution machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of book packaging, and provides an automatic book distributing machine which comprises a first rack, a first conveying belt and at least two distributing mechanisms, the first conveying belt is arranged on the first rack, each distributing mechanism comprises a support, a book stacking assembly and a book distributing assembly, and the supports are arranged on the first rack; the book stacking assembly and the book distributing assembly are both arranged on the support, the book stacking assembly is used for placing books, a discharging area is formed below the book stacking assembly, and after the books fall into the discharging area, the book distributing assembly is used for conveying the books to the first conveying belt from the discharging area. The at least two groups of distribution mechanisms are arranged on the first rack, a plurality of books are added into the different book stacking assemblies, then the book distributing assemblies convey the single books to the first conveying belt one by one, and the different single books conveyed by the different book distributing assemblies are stacked into a set of books on the first conveying belt; therefore, the working efficiency is improved, and errors are not prone to occurring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of book packaging, and more particularly, to an automatic book collating machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, many books (such as periodicals, magazines, textbooks, tutoring books, etc.) are sold in sets. To improve production efficiency, the books in a set are produced separately and then summarized after production.

[0003] Currently, printing and packaging enterprises mostly adopt the method of manual multi-person cyclic book collating, where different single books are stacked together and then packaged. This method has low efficiency and requires a large number of operators. When a set of books consists of multiple different single books, it is easy to miss or under-pack books during manual distribution. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide an automatic book collating machine. By setting at least two sets of distribution mechanisms, different distribution mechanisms are used to output single books, and different single books are stacked together in sequence and then conveyed to the packaging area, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide an automatic book collating machine, adopting the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic book collating machine includes a first frame, a first conveyor belt, and at least two sets of distribution mechanisms. The first conveyor belt is arranged on the first frame. The distribution mechanism includes a support, a book stacking component, and a book sending component. The support is arranged on the first frame, and both the book stacking component and the book sending component are arranged on the support. The book stacking component is used for placing books, and a blanking area is formed below the book stacking component. After the books fall into the blanking area, the book sending component is used to convey the books from the blanking area to the first conveyor belt.

[0007] Preferably, the book stacking component includes a first baffle, a second baffle, a third baffle, and a fourth baffle. The first baffle and the second baffle are arranged opposite to each other, and the third baffle and the fourth baffle are arranged opposite to each other. The first baffle, the second baffle, the third baffle, and the fourth baffle are all arranged on the support. A placement groove is formed between the first baffle, the second baffle, the third baffle, and the fourth baffle. The lower end of the placement groove is open, and the book sending component is located below the placement groove.

[0008] Preferably, the book delivery assembly includes a conveyor belt, a pressing wheel set, and a conveying wheel set. The conveyor belt, the pressing wheel set, and the conveying wheel set are all arranged on the bracket. A driving assembly is arranged on the bracket, and the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the conveyor belt, the pressing wheel set, and the conveying wheel set. The conveyor belt is located below the placement groove, and the conveyor belt is used to convey books between the pressing wheel set and the conveying wheel set.

[0009] Preferably, a frame is arranged on the bracket, and a guiding assembly is arranged on the frame. The guiding assembly includes a guiding block, a first stop block, and a guiding rod. The guiding block is arranged on the frame, the guiding block is arranged close to the conveying wheel set, a guiding groove is formed at the upper end of the guiding block, and the guiding groove is inclined. The first stop block is located above the side of the guiding block away from the conveying wheel set, and the guiding rod is arranged between both ends of the first stop block and the frame, and the guiding rod is fixed to the frame by bolts.

[0010] Preferably, a transfer mechanism is arranged on the side of the first rack. The feeding end of the transfer mechanism is arranged close to the discharging end of the first conveyor belt. A detection mechanism is arranged on the side of the discharging end of the transfer mechanism, and a feeding mechanism is arranged on the side of the detection mechanism away from the transfer mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the transfer mechanism includes a second rack and a second conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt is arranged on the second rack, and the second conveyor belt is arranged perpendicular to the first conveyor belt.

[0012] Preferably, the transfer mechanism further includes a second stop block. The second stop block is arranged on the second rack, and the second stop block is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

[0013] Preferably, the detection mechanism includes a third rack, a third conveyor belt, a weighing conveyor belt, and a fourth conveyor belt. The third conveyor belt, the weighing conveyor belt, and the fourth conveyor belt are arranged on the third rack in sequence, and the third conveyor belt is arranged close to the transfer mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, a rejection mechanism is arranged on the third rack. The rejection mechanism includes a cylinder, a push plate, and a collection box. The cylinder is arranged on the third rack, the cylinder is drivingly connected to the push plate, the push plate is located above the fourth conveyor belt, the push plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt, and the collection box is arranged on the third rack, and the collection box is located at one end of the fourth conveyor belt away from the cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a fourth rack and a fifth conveyor belt. The fifth conveyor belt is arranged on the fourth rack.

[0016] Advantages of the present application:

[0017] In the present application, at least two sets of distribution mechanisms are provided on the first rack. First, multiple books are respectively placed in different book stacking components, and then the book sending component conveys single books one by one to the first conveyor belt. Different single books conveyed by different book sending components are stacked into complete sets of books on the first conveyor belt, and then conveyed to the packaging area through the first conveyor belt, thereby improving work efficiency and being not prone to errors. Description of the drawings

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram of the distribution mechanism in some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 For Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 Top view of some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the detection mechanism and the rejection mechanism in some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals are respectively:

[0025] 1, first rack; 2, first conveyor belt; 3, distribution mechanism; 4, bracket; 5, book stacking component; 6, book sending component; 7, blanking area; 8, first baffle; 9, second baffle; 10, third baffle; 11, fourth baffle; 12, placement groove; 13, conveyor belt; 14, pressing wheel group; 15, conveying wheel group; 16, driving component; 17, frame; 18, guiding component; 19, guiding block; 20, first stop block; 21, guiding rod; 22, transfer mechanism; 23, detection mechanism; 24, feeding mechanism; 25, second rack; 26, second conveyor belt; 27, second stop block; 28, third rack; 29, third conveyor belt; 30, weighing conveyor belt; 31, fourth conveyor belt; 32, rejection mechanism; 33, cylinder; 34, push plate; 35, collection box; 36, fourth rack; 37, fifth conveyor belt; 38, guiding groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. The components of the embodiments of the present application usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", etc. do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0032] Embodiment

[0033] As Figures 1-5 shown, the automatic book collator described in the embodiment of the present application includes a first rack 1, a first conveyor belt 2, and at least two sets of distribution mechanisms 3. The first conveyor belt 2 is arranged on the first rack 1. The distribution mechanism 3 includes a bracket 4, a book stacking component 5, and a book sending component 6. The bracket 4 is arranged on the first rack 1. Both the book stacking component 5 and the book sending component 6 are arranged on the bracket 4. The book stacking component 5 is used for placing books. A blanking area 7 is formed below the book stacking component 5. After the books fall into the blanking area 7, the book sending component 6 is used to convey the books from the blanking area 7 to the first conveyor belt 2.

[0034] During use, first add multiple books into different book stacking components 5 respectively, and then the book sending component 6 conveys single books one by one to the first conveyor belt 2. Different single books conveyed by different book sending components 6 are stacked into complete sets of books on the first conveyor belt 2, and then conveyed to the packaging area by the first conveyor belt 2, thereby improving work efficiency and being not easy to make mistakes.

[0035] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, in this embodiment, the book stacking component 5 includes a first baffle 8, a second baffle 9, a third baffle 10, and a fourth baffle 11. The first baffle 8 and the second baffle 9 are arranged oppositely. The third baffle 10 and the fourth baffle 11 are arranged oppositely. The first baffle 8, the second baffle 9, the third baffle 10, and the fourth baffle 11 are all arranged on the bracket 4. A placement groove 12 is formed among the first baffle 8, the second baffle 9, the third baffle 10, and the fourth baffle 11. The book sending component 6 is located below the placement groove 12. The first baffle 8 supports the books. The second baffle 9 blocks the books to prevent the books from tilting forward and affecting the conveying. The third baffle 10 and the fourth baffle 11 are distributed on the adjacent sides of the first baffle 8. The third baffle 10 and the fourth baffle 11 limit the width direction of the books to prevent the books from shifting during the conveying process.

[0036] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the book delivery assembly 6 includes a conveyor belt 13, a pressing wheel set 14, and a conveying wheel set 15. The conveyor belt 13, the pressing wheel set 14, and the conveying wheel set 15 are all arranged on the bracket 4. A driving assembly 16 is arranged on the bracket 4, and the driving assembly 16 is drivingly connected to the conveyor belt 13, the pressing wheel set 14, and the conveying wheel set 15. The conveyor belt 13 is located below the placement groove 12, and the conveyor belt 13 is used to convey books to between the pressing wheel set 14 and the conveying wheel set 15. Specifically in implementation, the conveyor belt 13, the pressing wheel set 14, and the conveying wheel set 15 are all arranged obliquely to facilitate better conveyance of books. While the pressing wheel set 14 and the conveying wheel set 15 convey books, they can prevent the books from shifting, improving the alignment effect between different single books.

[0037] As Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a frame 17 is arranged on the bracket 4, and a guiding assembly 18 is arranged on the frame 17. The guiding assembly 18 includes a guiding block 19, a first stop block 20, and a guiding rod 21. The guiding block 19 is arranged on the frame 17, the guiding block 19 is arranged close to the conveying wheel set 15, a guiding groove 38 is formed at the upper end of the guiding block 19, and the guiding groove 38 is arranged obliquely. Books can slide down along the guiding groove 38 to prevent the books from shifting during the sliding process. The first stop block 20 is located at the upper side of the end of the guiding block 19 away from the conveying wheel set 15. Guide rods 21 are arranged between both ends of the first stop block 20 and the frame 17, and the guide rods 21 are fixed to the frame 17 by bolts, so as to facilitate adjusting the setting position of the first stop block 20 according to different requirements. After the books leave the pressing wheel set 14 and the conveying wheel set 15, they will slide down gently along the guiding block 19 and then be stacked on the first conveyor belt 2. The first stop block 20 is used to block the books to ensure that the books face upwards when they fall on the first conveyor belt 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, a transfer mechanism 22 is arranged on the side of the first rack 1. The feeding end of the transfer mechanism 22 is arranged close to the discharging end of the first conveyor belt 2. A detection mechanism 23 is arranged on the side of the discharging end of the transfer mechanism 22. A feeding mechanism 24 is arranged on the side of the end of the detection mechanism 23 away from the transfer mechanism 22. The first conveyor belt 2 conveys the stacked complete sets of books to the transfer mechanism 22, and the transfer mechanism 22 then conveys the complete sets of books to the detection mechanism 23. The detection mechanism 23 is used to detect the complete sets of books. When the complete sets of books are qualified, the feeding mechanism 24 conveys the complete sets of books to the packaging area, and the operator packs the complete sets of books. When the complete sets of books are unqualified, a warning signal is sent to remind the operator to remove the complete sets of books in time.

[0039] As Figure 1As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 22 includes a second frame 25 and a second conveyor belt 26. The second conveyor belt 26 is arranged on the second frame 25, and the second conveyor belt 26 is vertically arranged with respect to the first conveyor belt 2. After the set of books leaves the first conveyor belt 2, it enters the second conveyor belt 26, and then is conveyed by the second conveyor belt 26 to the detection mechanism 23 for detection.

[0040] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 22 further includes a second stopper 27. The second stopper 27 is arranged on the second frame 25, and the second stopper 27 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 2. After the set of books enters the second conveyor belt 26, the second stopper 27 can block the set of books to prevent the set of books from detaching from the second conveyor belt 26.

[0041] As Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the detection mechanism 23 includes a third frame 28, a third conveyor belt 29, a weighing conveyor belt 30 and a fourth conveyor belt 31. The third conveyor belt 29, the weighing conveyor belt 30 and the fourth conveyor belt 31 are arranged on the third frame 28 in sequence. The third conveyor belt 29 is arranged close to the transfer mechanism 22. During use, the second conveyor belt 26 first conveys the set of books onto the third conveyor belt 29, and the third conveyor belt 29 then conveys the set of books to the weighing conveyor belt 30. The set of books is weighed on the weighing conveyor belt 30. When the weight of the set of books is lower than the set value, it is unqualified. The weighing conveyor belt 30 conveys the unqualified set of books to the fourth conveyor belt 31. After the set of books is conveyed onto the fourth conveyor belt 31, the fourth conveyor belt 31 stops working, and the operator removes the unqualified set of books. When the weight of the set of books meets the set value, it is qualified. The weighing conveyor belt 30 conveys the qualified set of books to the fourth conveyor belt 31, and the fourth conveyor belt 31 then conveys the set of books to the feeding mechanism 24, which conveys it to the packaging area.

[0042] As Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a rejection mechanism 32 is provided on the third rack 28. The rejection mechanism 32 includes a cylinder 33, a push plate 34 and a collection box 35. The cylinder 33 is provided on the third rack 28. The cylinder 33 is drivingly connected to the push plate 34. The push plate 34 is located above the fourth conveyor belt 31. The push plate 34 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt 31. The collection box 35 is provided on the third rack 28. The collection box 35 is located at one end of the fourth conveyor belt 31 away from the cylinder 33. When the detection mechanism 23 detects that the complete set of books is unqualified, after the complete set of books is conveyed onto the fourth conveyor belt 31, the fourth conveyor belt 31 stops working. The cylinder 33 drives the push plate 34 to move. The push plate 34 pushes the complete set of books away from the fourth conveyor belt 31. The complete set of books falls into the collection box 35. Then the cylinder 33 drives the push plate 34 back to the initial position. The operator can then centrally process the books in the collection box 35. When the detection mechanism 23 detects that the complete set of books is qualified, the cylinder 33 does not work.

[0043] As Figure 1 shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 24 includes a fourth rack 36 and a fifth conveyor belt 37. The fifth conveyor belt 37 is provided on the fourth rack 36. The fifth conveyor belt 37 is arranged on one side of the fourth conveyor belt 31 away from the weighing conveyor belt 30 for conveying the qualified complete set of books to the packaging area.

[0044] The working principle of an automatic book collating machine according to an embodiment of the present application:

[0045] First, multiple books are added to different book stacking components 5 respectively. Then the book delivery component 6 conveys single books one by one to the first conveyor belt 2. Different single books conveyed by different book delivery components 6 are stacked into a complete set of books on the first conveyor belt 2. The first conveyor belt 2 conveys the complete set of books to the second conveyor belt 26. The second conveyor belt 26 conveys the complete set of books to the third conveyor belt 29. The third conveyor belt 29 conveys the complete set of books to the weighing conveyor belt 30. The weighing conveyor belt 30 measures the complete set of books. When the weight of the complete set of books is lower than the set value, it is unqualified. The weighing conveyor belt 30 conveys the unqualified complete set of books to the fourth conveyor belt 31. After the complete set of books is conveyed onto the fourth conveyor belt 31, the fourth conveyor belt 31 stops working. The cylinder 33 drives the push plate 34 to move. The push plate 34 pushes the complete set of books away from the fourth conveyor belt 31. The complete set of books falls into the collection box 35, which is convenient for the operator to centrally process the books. When the weight of the complete set of books meets the set value, it is qualified. The weighing conveyor belt 30 conveys the qualified complete set of books to the fourth conveyor belt 31. The fourth conveyor belt 31 then conveys the complete set of books to the feeding mechanism 24 and is conveyed to the packaging area by the feeding mechanism 24. Then the operator packages the complete set of books.

[0046] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic book collator, characterized in that: It includes a first rack, a first conveyor belt and at least two groups of distribution mechanisms. The first conveyor belt is arranged on the first rack. The distribution mechanism includes a bracket, a book stacking component and a book sending component. The bracket is arranged on the first rack. Both the book stacking component and the book sending component are arranged on the bracket. The book stacking component is used for placing books. A blanking area is formed below the book stacking component. After the books fall into the blanking area, the book sending component is used to convey the books from the blanking area to the first conveyor belt.

2. The automatic book collator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The book stacking component includes a first baffle, a second baffle, a third baffle and a fourth baffle. The first baffle and the second baffle are arranged oppositely. The third baffle and the fourth baffle are arranged oppositely. The first baffle, the second baffle, the third baffle and the fourth baffle are all arranged on the bracket. A placement groove is formed among the first baffle, the second baffle, the third baffle and the fourth baffle. The lower end of the placement groove is open. The book sending component is located below the placement groove.

3. The automatic book collator according to claim 2, wherein: The book sending component includes a conveyor belt, a pressing wheel group and a conveying wheel group. The conveyor belt, the pressing wheel group and the conveying wheel group are all arranged on the bracket. A driving component is arranged on the bracket. The driving component is drivingly connected to the conveyor belt, the pressing wheel group and the conveying wheel group. The conveyor belt is located below the placement groove. The conveyor belt is used to convey the books between the pressing wheel group and the conveying wheel group.

4. The automatic book collator according to claim 3, wherein: A frame is arranged on the bracket. A guiding component is arranged on the frame. The guiding component includes a guiding block, a first stop block and a guiding rod. The guiding block is arranged on the frame. The guiding block is arranged close to the conveying wheel group. A guiding groove is formed at the upper end of the guiding block. The guiding groove is inclined. The first stop block is located at the upper side of the side of the guiding block away from the conveying wheel group. Guide rods are arranged between both ends of the first stop block and the frame. The guide rods are fixed to the frame by bolts.

5. An automatic book collator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transfer mechanism is arranged on the side of the first rack. The feeding end of the transfer mechanism is arranged close to the discharging end of the first conveyor belt. A detection mechanism is arranged on the side of the discharging end of the transfer mechanism. A feeding mechanism is arranged on the side of the detection mechanism away from the transfer mechanism.

6. The automatic book collator according to claim 5, wherein: The transfer mechanism includes a second rack and a second conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt is arranged on the second rack. The second conveyor belt is arranged perpendicular to the first conveyor belt.

7. The automatic book collator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further includes a second stop block. The second stop block is arranged on the second rack. The second stop block is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

8. An automatic book collator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The detection mechanism includes a third rack, a third conveyor belt, a weighing conveyor belt and a fourth conveyor belt. The third conveyor belt, the weighing conveyor belt and the fourth conveyor belt are arranged on the third rack in sequence. The third conveyor belt is arranged close to the transfer mechanism.

9. The automatic book collator according to claim 8, wherein: An ejection mechanism is provided on the third rack. The ejection mechanism includes a cylinder, a push plate, and a collection box. The cylinder is provided on the third rack, and the cylinder is drivingly connected to the push plate. The push plate is located above the fourth conveyor belt, and the push plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the fourth conveyor belt. The collection box is provided on the third rack, and the collection box is located at one end of the fourth conveyor belt away from the cylinder.

10. The automatic book collator according to claim 5, wherein: The feeding mechanism includes a fourth rack and a fifth conveyor belt. The fifth conveyor belt is provided on the fourth rack.

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