Bottle transfer mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a bottle transferring mechanism which comprises a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a clamping jaw assembly and a displacement driving mechanism. The first conveyor and the second conveyor are both used for automatically conveying bottles, the clamping jaw assembly is used for automatically clamping the bottles and automatically lowering the clamped bottles, and the displacement driving mechanism is connected with the clamping jaw assembly. The driving assembly is used for driving the clamping jaw assembly to conduct reciprocating position switching between the position over the first conveyor and the position over the second conveyor. According to the bottle conveying device, the clamping jaw assembly is used for clamping bottles located on the first conveyor, the displacement driving mechanism drives the clamping jaw assembly to convey the clamped bottles to the position over the second conveyor and place the bottles downwards, and therefore the purpose that the bottles are transferred to the second conveyor from the first conveyor is achieved; and compared with a traditional air cylinder direct pushing transfer mode and a rotary disc auxiliary transfer mode, the bottles are more stable in the transfer process, and the bottle falling risk is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of packaging equipment, in particular to a bottle transfer mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A bottle generally has a small mouth, a thin neck and a large belly, and is mostly made of plastic, porcelain or glass, and is often used as a packaging container. In actual production, bottles usually need to transfer products from one station to another station, so relevant transfer mechanisms are required.

[0003] At present, the transfer mechanism used in the production process of bottles usually consists of multiple sets of conveying mechanisms. To realize the action of transferring products from one conveyor to another conveyor, the common method is to directly push the products to another conveyor with a cylinder at the transfer point or install a rotating disk at the transfer point to assist in product transfer. In the case of a large number of products and a short production cycle, the situation of bottle tipping is likely to occur.

[0004] Based on this, a bottle transfer mechanism is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a bottle transfer mechanism.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a bottle transfer mechanism, which includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a jaw assembly and a displacement driving mechanism; both the first conveyor and the second conveyor are used for automatically conveying bottles, the jaw assembly is used for automatically clamping and automatically releasing the clamped bottles, and the displacement driving mechanism is connected to the jaw assembly and is used for driving the jaw assembly to reciprocally switch positions between directly above the first conveyor and directly above the second conveyor.

[0007] When the jaw assembly moves directly above the first conveyor, the jaw assembly automatically clamps the bottles located on the first conveyor; when the jaw assembly moves directly above the second conveyor, the jaw assembly automatically releases the clamped bottles onto the second conveyor.

[0008] Furthermore, the jaw assembly includes a mounting frame, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a clamping cylinder; both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are rotatably installed inside the mounting frame, both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are in an "L" shape, and a plurality of arc-shaped clamping grooves are spaced on both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, and the output end of the clamping cylinder acts on both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate through a linkage mechanism, and the clamping cylinder is rotatably installed outside the mounting frame.

[0009] When the output end of the clamping cylinder extends, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate approach synchronously; when the output end of the clamping cylinder contracts, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate move away synchronously.

[0010] Further, the linkage mechanism includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate, and the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod; the second connecting rod is in a "V" shape, and the end of the second connecting rod away from the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod; the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder, and the side wall of the third connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate.

[0011] Further, the displacement driving mechanism includes a fixed frame and a transverse moving cylinder, and the transverse moving cylinder is connected between the fixed frame and the jaw assembly.

[0012] Further, the displacement driving mechanism further includes guide rods. There are multiple guide rods, and the multiple guide rods are slidably installed on the fixed frame at intervals and penetrate through, and the multiple guide rods are all connected to the jaw assembly.

[0013] Further, baffles are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the second conveyor, and an adjusting member is arranged between the baffles and the second conveyor, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the distance between the two groups of baffles.

[0014] Further, the adjusting member includes an adjusting frame, connecting columns and locking studs. The adjusting frame is fixed on the second conveyor. There are multiple connecting columns, and the multiple connecting columns are slidably installed on the adjusting frame at intervals and penetrate through, and the multiple connecting columns are all fixedly connected to the baffle. There are multiple locking studs, and the multiple locking studs correspond to the multiple connecting columns respectively. The multiple locking studs are threadedly installed on the adjusting frame at intervals for locking the multiple connecting columns.

[0015] Further, an adjusting handle is arranged on the locking stud.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The bottle transfer mechanism provided by the utility model uses the jaw assembly to clamp the bottle on the first conveyor, and drives the jaw assembly to transport the clamped bottle above the second conveyor and lower it through the displacement driving mechanism, realizing the transfer of the bottle from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. Compared with the traditional direct pushing and transferring method of the cylinder and the auxiliary transferring method of the rotating disk, the bottle is more stable during the transfer process, reducing the risk of bottle tipping. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is the top view of the overall structure of the bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the side view of the overall structure of the bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is the schematic structural view of the jaw assembly in the bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is the schematic view of the jaw assembly in the clamped state in the bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is the schematic view of the jaw assembly in the unclamped state in the bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. First conveyor; 2. Second conveyor; 21. Baffle; 22. Adjusting frame; 23. Connecting column; 24. Locking stud; 25. Adjusting handle; 3. Jaw assembly; 31. Mounting frame; 32. First clamping plate; 321. Arc clamping groove; 33. Second clamping plate; 34. Clamping cylinder; 35. First connecting rod; 36. Second connecting rod; 37. Third connecting rod; 4. Displacement driving mechanism; 41. Fixed frame; 42. Transverse moving cylinder; 43. Guide rod. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] The bottle transfer mechanism of the present utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the schematic diagrams, in which the preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can modify the present utility model described herein while still achieving the advantageous effects of the present utility model. Therefore, the following description should be understood as a broad guidance for those skilled in the art and not as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0025] In the following paragraphs, the present utility model will be described more specifically by way of example with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present utility model will be clearer according to the following description. It should be noted that the attached drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise scales, only for the purpose of conveniently and clearly assisting in explaining the purpose of the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0026] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a bottle transfer mechanism, including a first conveyor 1, a second conveyor 2, a jaw assembly 3 and a displacement driving mechanism 4.

[0027] The first conveyor 1 and the second conveyor 2 are both used for automatically conveying bottles. The gripper assembly 3 is used for automatically gripping bottles and automatically releasing the gripped bottles. The displacement driving mechanism 4 is connected to the gripper assembly 3 and is used to drive the gripper assembly 3 to reciprocally switch positions between directly above the first conveyor 1 and directly above the second conveyor 2.

[0028] When the gripper assembly 3 moves directly above the first conveyor 1, the gripper assembly 3 automatically grips the bottles located on the first conveyor 1. When the gripper assembly 3 moves directly above the second conveyor 2, the gripper assembly 3 automatically releases the bottles it grips onto the second conveyor 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the gripper assembly 3 is used to clamp the bottles located on the first conveyor 1. The displacement driving mechanism 4 drives the gripper assembly 3 to transport the clamped bottles directly above the second conveyor 2 and release them, realizing the transfer of the bottles from the first conveyor 1 to the second conveyor 2. Compared with the traditional methods of directly pushing and transferring by cylinders and the method of assisted transfer by a rotating disk, the bottles are more stable during the transfer process, reducing the risk of bottle tipping.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, with reference to Figure 3 , the gripper assembly 3 includes a mounting frame 31, a first clamping plate 32, a second clamping plate 33, and a clamping cylinder 34. The first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33 are both rotatably mounted inside the mounting frame 31.

[0031] Both the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33 are in an "L" shape, and a plurality of arc-shaped clamping grooves 321 are spaced apart on both the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33.

[0032] The output end of the clamping cylinder 34 acts on the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33 through a link mechanism. The clamping cylinder 34 is rotatably mounted outside the mounting frame 31.

[0033] The link mechanism includes a first link 35, a second link 36, and a third link 37. One end of the first link 35 is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 32, and the other end of the first link 35 is rotatably connected to the second link 36. The second link 36 is in a "V" shape, and the end of the second link 36 away from the first link 35 is rotatably connected to the third link 37. The third link 37 is rotatably connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder 34, and the side wall of the third link 37 is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate 33.

[0034] Specifically, as Figure 4, when the output end of the clamping cylinder 34 extends, the clamping cylinder 34 will push the third connecting rod 37 to rotate counterclockwise. As the third connecting rod 37 rotates counterclockwise, it will drive the second clamping plate 33 connected to it to rotate counterclockwise. At the same time, under the action of the second connecting rod 36 and the first connecting rod 35, the first clamping plate 32 is driven to rotate clockwise, realizing the synchronous approach of the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33. By using the arc-shaped clamping grooves 321 on the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33, the automatic clamping of the bottle mouth is achieved.

[0035] Such as Figure 5 , when the output end of the clamping cylinder 34 contracts, the clamping cylinder 34 will drive the third connecting rod 37 to rotate clockwise, that is, drive the first clamping plate 32 to rotate clockwise. At the same time, under the action of the second connecting rod 36 and the first connecting rod 35, the first clamping plate 32 is driven to rotate counterclockwise, realizing the synchronous separation of the first clamping plate 32 and the second clamping plate 33, that is, realizing the automatic separation of the arc-shaped clamping groove 321 from the bottle mouth, thereby realizing the automatic lowering of the bottle.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, the displacement driving mechanism 4 includes a fixed frame 41 and a transverse moving cylinder 42. A transverse moving cylinder 42 is connected between the fixed frame 41 and the jaw assembly 3.

[0037] The output end of the transverse moving cylinder is connected to the mounting frame 31 of the jaw 3 assembly. By driving the transverse moving cylinder 42, the jaw assembly 3 can be driven to move, realizing the adjustment of the orientation of the jaw assembly 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the displacement driving mechanism 4 further includes guide rods 43. There are multiple guide rods 43. The multiple guide rods 43 are slidably installed on the fixed frame 41 at intervals and are all connected to the jaw assembly 3. Through the arrangement of the guide rods 43, the connection stability between the displacement driving mechanism 4 and the jaw assembly 3 is improved.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, baffles 21 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the second conveyor 2. An adjusting member is provided between the baffles 21 and the second conveyor 2. The adjusting member is used to adjust the distance between the two groups of baffles 21. Through the arrangement of the baffles 21, the risk of bottle inversion is further reduced. At the same time, through the arrangement of the adjusting member, bottles of different signals can be adapted, improving the applicability of the device.

[0040] Specifically, the adjusting member includes an adjusting frame 22, connecting columns 23 and locking studs 24. The adjusting frame 22 is fixed on the second conveyor 2. There are multiple connecting columns 23, and the multiple connecting columns 23 are slidably installed through the adjusting frame 22 at intervals, and the multiple connecting columns 23 are fixedly connected to the baffle 21. There are multiple locking studs 24, and the multiple locking studs 24 respectively correspond to the multiple connecting columns 23. The multiple locking studs 24 are threadedly installed on the adjusting frame 22 at intervals for locking the multiple connecting columns 23.

[0041] When adjusting the distance between the two baffles 21, first loosen the locking stud 24, and then apply force to make the connecting column 23 slide relative to the adjusting frame 22 to adjust the position of the baffle 21. After the position of the baffle 21 is adjusted, tighten the locking stud 24 so that the connecting column 23 cannot move relative to the adjusting frame 22, realizing the adjustment of the distance between the two baffles 21.

[0042] Further, an adjusting handle 25 is provided on the locking stud 24 to facilitate the rotation of the locking stud 24.

[0043] In summary, the bottle transfer mechanism provided by the present invention uses the jaw assembly to clamp the bottles located on the first conveyor, and drives the jaw assembly to transport the clamped bottles directly above the second conveyor and lower them through the displacement driving mechanism, realizing the transfer of the bottles from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. Compared with the traditional method of directly pushing and transferring by a cylinder and the method of assisted transfer by a rotating disk, the bottles are more stable during the transfer process, reducing the risk of bottle tipping.

[0044] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A bottle transfer mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a gripper assembly and a displacement drive mechanism; Both the first conveyor and the second conveyor are used for automatically conveying bottles; The gripper assembly is used for automatically gripping bottles and automatically lowering the gripped bottles; The displacement drive mechanism is connected to the gripper assembly and is used to drive the gripper assembly to perform reciprocating position switching between directly above the first conveyor and directly above the second conveyor; When the gripper assembly moves directly above the first conveyor, the gripper assembly automatically grips the bottles located on the first conveyor; When the gripper assembly moves directly above the second conveyor, the gripper assembly automatically lowers the bottles it grips onto the second conveyor.

2. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The gripper assembly includes a mounting frame, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a clamping cylinder; Both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are rotatably mounted inside the mounting frame. Both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are in an "L" shape, and a plurality of arc-shaped clamping grooves are spaced apart on both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; The output end of the clamping cylinder acts on the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate through a linkage mechanism. The clamping cylinder is rotatably mounted outside the mounting frame; When the output end of the clamping cylinder extends, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate move closer synchronously; When the output end of the clamping cylinder contracts, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate move away synchronously.

3. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod; One end of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first clamping plate, and the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod; The second connecting rod is in a "V" shape, and the end of the second connecting rod away from the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod; The third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder, and the side wall of the third connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate.

4. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The displacement drive mechanism includes a fixed frame and a transverse movement cylinder. A transverse movement cylinder is connected between the fixed frame and the gripper assembly.

5. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The displacement drive mechanism further includes guide rods. There are multiple guide rods. Multiple guide rods are slidably mounted through the fixed frame at intervals, and multiple guide rods are all connected to the gripper assembly.

6. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, Baffles are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the second conveyor. An adjusting member is arranged between the baffle and the second conveyor. The adjusting member is used to adjust the distance between the two groups of baffles.

7. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 6, wherein The adjusting member includes an adjusting frame, a connecting column and a locking stud; The adjusting frame is fixed on the second conveyor; There are multiple connecting columns. Multiple connecting columns are slidably mounted through the adjusting frame at intervals, and multiple connecting columns are all fixedly connected to the baffle; There are multiple locking studs. Multiple locking studs correspond to multiple connecting columns respectively. Multiple locking studs are threadedly mounted on the adjusting frame at intervals for locking multiple connecting columns.

8. The bottle transfer mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, [[ID=X]]An adjusting handle is arranged on the locking stud.

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