Separated conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of packaging and conveying, and discloses a lane-dividing conveying device which comprises a conveying mechanism, a first counting detection element, a first lane divider, a second counting detection element, a second lane divider and a controller, the conveying mechanism comprises a first conveying section and a second conveying section, the first conveying section is provided with an input channel, and the second conveying section is provided with an output channel. The second conveying section is provided with a plurality of shunting channels which are provided with output channels side by side; the first counting detection element is arranged at one end of the input channel; the first channel divider comprises a stopping mechanism, a swing driving mechanism and a transition channel, and the stopping mechanism is arranged on the first conveying section; the transition channel is arranged between the first conveying section and the second conveying section; the transition channel is communicated with the shunting channel or the output channel at the input end of the second conveying section; the second counting detection element is arranged at the output end of the shunting channel; the second channel divider is arranged between the adjacent flow dividing channels so that the flow dividing channels can be communicated with the adjacent flow dividing channels or communicated with the output channels arranged side by side with the adjacent flow dividing channels.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of packaging conveying, in particular to a lane-dividing conveying device. Background Art

[0002] In order to facilitate the storage and transportation of bottled products, they need to be packaged. Bottled products are generally transported in a single channel on the conveying production line. Before packaging, the single channel conveying is switched to multi-channel output through a dividing device to facilitate subsequent packaging processing. At present, the dividing device includes a counting mechanism, a cylinder clamping mechanism, a swinging mechanism, etc. The single conveying channel is connected to the multiple output channels through the dividing device. When the counting mechanism counts enough, it controls the swinging mechanism to swing and switch to the corresponding output channel. Since the single conveying channel is connected to multiple output channels at the same time, the swing amplitude of the swing mechanism is large, and the product is suddenly subjected to the swinging force during fast operation, which can easily cause the product to shake violently and fall over. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a lane-dividing conveying device to reduce the swing amplitude of a swing mechanism and avoid bottle overturning when switching product conveying channels.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a lane-dividing conveying device, comprising:

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying section and a second conveying section arranged along a conveying direction, wherein the first conveying section is provided with an input channel, and the second conveying section is provided with a plurality of diversion channels spaced apart along the conveying direction, and each of the diversion channels is provided with an output channel arranged side by side along its width direction;

[0007] a first counting detection element, disposed at one end of the input channel close to the second conveying section;

[0008] The first channel divider includes a blocking mechanism, a swinging drive mechanism, and a transition channel. The blocking mechanism is provided on the first conveying section and is used to block the end of the input channel close to the second conveying section. The transition channel is provided between the first conveying section and the second conveying section. The swinging drive mechanism is connected to the transition channel and is used to drive the transition channel to swing so that the transition channel communicates with the diversion channel or the output channel at the input end of the second conveying section.

[0009] a second counting detection element, provided at the output end of the diversion channel;

[0010] a second channel divider, provided between adjacent diversion channels, so as to connect the diversion channels to the adjacent diversion channels, or to the output channels arranged side by side with the adjacent diversion channels;

[0011] A controller, wherein the first counting detection element, the first channel divider, the second counting detection element, and the second channel divider are electrically connected to the controller respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first lane divider further includes an adjustment frame, which is rotatably installed between the first conveying section and the second conveying section, and is connected to the swing drive mechanism. Guardrails are provided on opposite sides of the adjustment frame, and the transition channel is formed between the two guardrails.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second lane divider includes a driving member and a lane push rod, one end of the lane push rod is rotatably arranged on one side of the second conveying section, the driving member is connected to the lane push rod, and the driving member is used to drive the lane push rod to rotate so that the lane push rod is tilted and stopped between adjacent diversion channels.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second lane divider further includes a protective cover, which is provided on the outer peripheral side of the driving member and fixed to one side of the second conveying section, and the lane dividing push rod is rotatably connected to the protective cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, a bottle replenishment detection mechanism is further included. The bottle replenishment detection mechanism is arranged on the diversion channel and the output channel near the output end of the second conveying section, and the bottle replenishment detection mechanism is electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bottle replenishment detection mechanism includes:

[0017] a bracket, fixed above the second conveying section;

[0018] a photoelectric detection element fixed on the bracket, wherein a plurality of the photoelectric detection elements are provided, and each of the output channels and the diversion channel close to the output end of the second conveying section is provided with a corresponding photoelectric detection element;

[0019] The swinging member is rotatably mounted on the bracket. The swinging member is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the photoelectric detection element. When the swinging member swings, it blocks or avoids the corresponding photoelectric detection element.

[0020] In some embodiments, the oscillating member is a pendulum.

[0021] In some embodiments, the input end of the second conveying section is provided with a guide rail extending along the conveying direction, and the guide rail includes a first guide surface and a second guide surface, the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arranged at an angle, the height position of the first guide surface close to the second guide surface is higher than the height position of the other side of the first guide surface; the height position of the second guide surface close to the first guide surface is higher than the height position of the other side of the second guide surface; the first guide surface is arranged below the diversion channel, and the second guide surface is arranged below the output channel.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the lane-dividing conveying device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The lane-dividing conveying device of the embodiment of the present invention is provided with an input channel in the first conveying section of the conveying mechanism, and multiple diversion channels are provided in the second conveying section, and each diversion channel is provided with an output channel side by side. The product in the input channel is conveyed to the diversion channel and the output channel side by side with it by the first diverter, thereby realizing a primary diversion of the product; the product in the diversion channel is conveyed to the adjacent diversion channel and the output channel side by side with the adjacent diversion channel by the second diverter, thereby realizing a secondary diversion of the product, and so on, thereby realizing multiple diversions of the product, thereby diverting the product in the input channel to multiple output channels. Since the present application only needs to divert the product in one channel to two channels in each diversion, the swing amplitude of the diverter is greatly reduced. In addition, the present application sets a stopping mechanism on the first divider, which can stop at one end of the input channel close to the second conveying section. When the count value of the first counting detection element reaches the set value and the conveying channel needs to be switched, the stopping mechanism can stop the product in the input channel from continuing to move, thereby ensuring that when the first divider switches the conveying channel, there is no product in the transition channel, avoiding the product from being tilted by the swing force during movement, and ensuring the stability of product transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a top view schematic diagram of the lane-dividing conveying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A is an enlarged schematic diagram;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of middle B;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of middle C;

[0028] Figure 5It is a front view schematic diagram of the lane-dividing conveying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of D in the middle;

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of E;

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Middle F is an enlarged schematic diagram;

[0032] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the guide rail in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Numbers in the figure:

[0034] 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. First conveying section; 111. Input channel; 12. Second conveying section; 121. Diverter channel; 1211. First diverter channel; 1212. Second diverter channel; 122. Output channel; 1221. First output channel; 1222. Second output channel; 123. Guide rail; 1231. First guide surface; 1232. Second guide surface; 2. First counting detection element; 3. First channel divider; 31. Stop mechanism; 32. Swing drive mechanism; 33. Adjusting frame; 331. Guardrail; 332. Transition channel; 4. Second counting detection element; 5. Second channel divider; 51. Driving member; 52. Channel push rod; 53. Protective cover; 6. Bottle replenishing detection mechanism; 61. Bracket; 62. Photoelectric detection element; 63. Swinging member; 7. Product; 8. Control switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0038] See Figures 1-8 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a lane-dividing conveying device, including a conveying mechanism 1, a first counting detection element 2, a first lane divider 3, a second counting detection element 4, a second lane divider 5 and a controller. The conveying mechanism 1 includes a first conveying section 11 and a second conveying section 12 arranged along the conveying direction. The first conveying section 11 is provided with an input channel 111, and the second conveying section 12 is provided with a plurality of diversion channels 121 spaced apart along the conveying direction. Each diversion channel 121 is provided with an output channel 122 arranged side by side along its width direction; the first counting detection element 2 is provided at one end of the input channel 111 close to the second conveying section 12, and is used to detect the number of products output by the input channel 111; the first lane divider 3 includes a stopping mechanism 31, a swing driving mechanism 32 and a transition channel 332, the stopping mechanism 31 is provided at the first conveying section 11, and the stopping mechanism 31 is used to stop at The input channel 111 is close to one end of the second conveying section 12; the transition channel 332 is arranged between the first conveying section 11 and the second conveying section 12; the swing drive mechanism 32 is connected to the transition channel 332, and the swing drive mechanism 32 is used to drive the transition channel 332 to swing so that the transition channel 332 is connected to the diverter channel 121 or the output channel 122 at the input end of the second conveying section 12; the second counting detection element 4 is arranged at the output end of the diverter channel 121, and is used to detect the number of products output by the diverter channel 121; the second divider 5 is arranged between adjacent diverter channels 121, so that the diverter channel 121 is connected to the adjacent diverter channel 121, or is connected to the output channel 122 side by side with the adjacent diverter channel 121; the first counting detection element 2, the first divider 3, the second counting detection element 4, and the second divider 5 are respectively electrically connected to the controller.

[0039] When the product count value detected by the first counting detection element 2 reaches the set value, the first diverter 3 is controlled to switch the conveying channel, and the set value includes a first set value and a second set value. When the product count value detected by the first counting detection element 2 reaches the first set value, the first diverter 3 switches the conveying channel to the diversion channel 121, connecting the transition channel 332 with the diversion channel 121 at the input end of the second conveying section 12; when the product count value detected by the first counting detection element 2 reaches the second set value, the first diverter 3 switches the conveying channel to the output channel 122, connecting the transition channel 332 with the output channel 122 at the input end of the second conveying section 12; when the product count value detected by the second counting detection element 4 reaches the set condition, the first diverter 3 switches the conveying channel to the output channel 122, connecting the transition channel 332 with the output channel 122 at the input end of the second conveying section 12 The second divider 5 switches the conveying channel. The setting condition includes a first setting condition and a second setting condition. The first setting condition is that the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diversion channel 121 detected by the second counting detection element 4 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121, and no product passes within the set time. At this time, the second divider 5 switches the conveying channel to the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121; the second setting condition is that the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121 detected by the second counting detection element 4 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diversion channel 121. At this time, the second divider 5 switches the conveying channel to the adjacent diversion channel 121.

[0040] The first channel divider 3 transports the product 7 in the input channel 111 to the diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122 parallel thereto, thereby achieving a primary diversion of the product 7. The second channel divider 5 transports the product 7 in the diversion channel 121 to the adjacent diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122 parallel thereto, thereby achieving a secondary diversion of the product 7. Similarly, multiple diversions of the product 7 are achieved, thereby diverting the product 7 in the input channel 111 to multiple output channels 122. Since the present application only needs to divert the product 7 in one channel to two channels in each diversion, the swing amplitude of the channel divider is greatly reduced. In addition, the present application sets a stopping mechanism 31 on the first divider 3, and the stopping mechanism 31 can stop at one end of the input channel 111 close to the second conveying section 12. When the count value of the first counting detection element 2 reaches the set value and the conveying channel needs to be switched, the stopping mechanism 31 can stop the product 7 in the input channel 111 from continuing to move, thereby ensuring that when the first divider 3 switches the conveying channel, there is no product 7 in the transition channel 332, avoiding the product 7 from being tilted by the swing force during movement, and ensuring the stability of the conveying of the product 7.

[0041] It should be noted that the diversion channel 121 near the output end of the second conveying section 12 no longer performs the diversion function, and is also regarded as an output channel 122 and is arranged side by side with other output channels 122.

[0042] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying network chain and a driving mechanism for driving the conveying network chain to move, the driving mechanism includes a motor and a reducer, etc. The conveying network chain forms a conveying channel, which includes an input channel 111, a diversion channel 121 and an output channel 122, etc.

[0043] The input channel 111 of the first conveying section 11 of the conveying mechanism 1 extends along the conveying direction. The output channel 122 of the second conveying section 12 extends along the conveying direction. To facilitate the further diversion of the diverting channel 121 into two conveying channels, some diverting channels 121 are arranged at an angle. To facilitate the side-by-side arrangement of the output channels 122 near the output end of the second conveying section 12, the output channels 122 extend from the input end of the second conveying section 12 toward the output end. In other words, the output channels 122 arranged side by side with the diverting channels 121 extend to the output end of the second conveying section 12.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first counting detection element 2 and the second counting detection element 4 are both photoelectric detection switches, which are used to detect the number of products passing through the corresponding conveying channel and are also used to control the operation signals of the first divider 3 and the second divider 5, thereby controlling the first divider 3 and the second divider 5 to switch the conveying channel. The photoelectric detection switch is a standard component. The first counting detection element 2 is arranged at the output end of the input channel 111. The first counting detection element 2 and the stopping mechanism 31 are respectively electrically connected to the controller. The first counting detection element 2 transmits the detection counting signal to the controller. The controller uses the falling edge signal of the first counting detection element 2 to drive the stopping mechanism 31 to operate for 0.5 seconds and automatically reset, ensuring that there are no products 7 in the transition channel 332 during the process of the first divider 3 switching the conveying channel. The stopping mechanism 31 includes a stopping cylinder and a stopping rod. The stopping rod is fixed to the actuator end of the stopping cylinder. The stopping cylinder drives the stopping rod to telescopically move, so that the stopping rod abuts against the product 7 at the output end of the input channel 111, preventing the product 7 from continuing to be output.

[0045] It should be noted that the second counting detection element 4 is provided at the output end of the shunt channel 121 . When the shunt channel 121 is close to the output end of the second conveying section 12 , it is regarded as the output channel 122 and the corresponding second counting detection element 4 may not be provided.

[0046] See Figure 1 and Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the input end of the second conveying section 12 is provided with a guide rail 123 extending along the conveying direction. The guide rail 123 includes a first guide surface 1231 and a second guide surface 1232. The first guide surface 1231 and the second guide surface 1232 are arranged at an angle. The height of the first guide surface 1231 on the side closest to the second guide surface 1232 is higher than the height of the other side of the first guide surface 1231; the height of the second guide surface 1232 on the side closest to the first guide surface 1231 is higher than the height of the other side of the second guide surface 1232. The first guide surface 1231 is provided below the diversion channel 121, and the second guide surface 1232 is provided below the output channel 122. The first guide surface 1231 and the second guide surface 1232 are arranged in an inverted V shape. The boundary between the first guide surface 1231 and the second guide surface 1232 is approximately 4 mm from the bottom of the guide rail 123, facilitating the sideways sliding of the product 7 thereon and ensuring a stable center of gravity for the product 7, thereby preventing it from tipping over. The conveyor chain of the conveyor mechanism 1 is positioned above the guide rail 123, which guides the transport of the product 7. If the diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122 are relatively long, the guide rail 123 can be located only at the input end of the diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122 to facilitate the diversion of the product 7.

[0047] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first channel divider 3 further includes an adjustment frame 33 rotatably mounted between the first conveying section 11 and the second conveying section 12. The adjustment frame 33 is connected to a swing drive mechanism 32. Guardrails 331 are provided on opposite sides of the adjustment frame 33, forming a transition channel 332 between the two guardrails 331. The swing drive mechanism 32 drives the adjustment frame 33 to swing, thereby swinging the transition channel 332 into communication with the diversion channel 121 or the output channel 122. The swing drive mechanism 32 is a rotary swing arm cylinder connected to the adjustment frame 33 via a fisheye bearing connecting rod. Optionally, the guardrails 331 are slidably mounted on the adjustment frame 33 to facilitate adjustment of the width between the two guardrails 331, thereby adjusting the width of the transition channel 332 formed between the two guardrails 331, thereby adapting the width to products 7 of different specifications and providing a wide range of applications. It should be noted that after sliding, the guardrails 331 can be locked with a locking member such as a bolt or screw to stabilize the transition channel 332 formed thereby.

[0048] See Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the second diverter 5 includes a driving member 51 and a diverting push rod 52. One end of the diverting push rod 52 is rotatably arranged on one side of the second conveying section 12. The driving member 51 is connected to the diverting push rod 52. The driving member 51 is used to drive the diverting push rod 52 to rotate so that the diverting push rod 52 is tilted and stopped between adjacent diverting channels 121. During the transmission process, the product 7 output from the diverting channel 121 is blocked by the diverting push rod 52 and cannot enter the adjacent diverting channel 121. The diverting push rod 52 is tilted and docked with the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diverting channel 121, which plays a guiding role in the transportation of the product 7, so that the product 7 output from the diverting channel 121 enters the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diverting channel 121 under the guidance of the diverting push rod 52, thereby realizing the diversion of the product 7. After the driving member 51 rotates and resets the lane push rod 52, the lane push rod 52 moves to one side of the second conveying section 12, allowing the products 7 output from the diversion channel 121 to be conveyed to the adjacent diversion channel 121. The driving member 51 is a pneumatic cylinder, the actuator end of which is connected to the middle of the lane push rod 52. The actuator end of the cylinder converts the telescopic motion of the actuator end of the cylinder into the rotational motion of the lane push rod 52 about one end, causing the lane push rod 52 to rotate and tilt.

[0049] See Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the second lane divider 5 further includes a protective cover 53, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the driving member 51. The protective cover 53 is fixed to one side of the second conveying section 12, and the lane push rod 52 is rotatably connected to the protective cover 53. The protective cover 53 protects the driving member 51 from being exposed and damaged or causing safety hazards. The protective cover 53 also serves as a mounting support for the lane push rod 52.

[0050] See Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the lane-dividing conveying device further includes a bottle replenishment detection mechanism 6 . This mechanism is located on the diversion channel 121 and output channel 122 near the output end of the second conveying section 12 and is electrically connected to the controller. Since the diversion channel 121 near the output end of the second conveying section 12 does not further divert flow, this diversion channel 121 is also considered an output channel 122. The bottle replenishment detection mechanism 6 detects whether each output channel 122 needs a bottle replenishment, ensuring a balanced supply of products in each output channel 122.

[0051] See Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the bottle replenishment detection mechanism 6 includes a bracket 61, a photoelectric detection element 62, and a swinging member 63. The bracket 61 is fixed above the second conveying section 12. The photoelectric detection element 62 is fixed to the bracket 61. Multiple photoelectric detection elements 62 are provided. Each output channel 122 and the diversion channel 121 near the output end of the second conveying section 12 is provided with a corresponding photoelectric detection element 62, and each photoelectric detection element 62 performs detection. The swinging member 63 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 61. The swinging member 63 corresponds to each photoelectric detection element 62. When the swinging member 63 swings, it blocks or avoids the corresponding photoelectric detection element 62. When the swinging member 63 blocks the corresponding photoelectric detection element 62, the photoelectric detection element 62 cannot detect product conveying signals. When the swinging member 63 avoids the corresponding photoelectric detection element 62, the photoelectric detection element 62 can detect product conveying signals from the corresponding output channel 122 or diversion channel 121. The bracket 61 is a gantry frame, and each photoelectric detection element 62 is fixed to the bracket 61.

[0052] In some embodiments, the swing member 63 is a pendulum. The middle portion of the swing member 63 is rotatably connected to the bracket 61. When no product 7 passes through the corresponding output channel 122 or diversion channel 121, the pendulum hangs down to block the photoelectric detection element 62. When a product 7 passes through the corresponding output channel 122 or diversion channel 121, the passing product 7 lifts the pendulum, causing the photoelectric detection element 62 to receive a signal feedback, thereby assisting in determining whether a product 7 has passed through the output channel 122.

[0053] In some embodiments, the lane-dividing conveying device further includes a control switch 8 connected to the conveying mechanism 1 to control the action of the reducer in the conveying mechanism 1 .

[0054] The present invention further provides a lane-dividing conveying method of the lane-dividing conveying device as described above, comprising:

[0055] Step S1, connecting the input channel 111 with the output channel 122 at the input end of the second conveying section 12 through the transition channel 332 of the first channel divider 3, and transferring a first set number of products 7 to the output channel 122;

[0056] Step S2: driving the stopping mechanism 31 to stop at the end of the input channel 111 close to the second conveying section 12, and driving the transition channel 332 to swing, so that the transition channel 332 connects the input channel 111 with the diversion channel 121 at the input end of the second conveying section 12;

[0057] In step S3, the stopping mechanism 31 is driven to avoid the end of the input channel 111 near the second conveying section 12, and a second set quantity of products 7 is transferred to the diversion channel 121. The ratio of the second set quantity to the first set quantity is a set value, thereby achieving a single diversion of the products 7 on the input channel 111. The first set quantity is A, and the second set quantity is B. A and B satisfy the following equation: B = (N-1)*A, where N is the number of diversion channels, i.e., the number of output channels 122 including the diversion channel 121 near the output end of the second conveying section 12.

[0058] Step S4, connect the diversion channel 121 to the adjacent diversion channel 121, or connect to the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121 through the second diverter 5, so as to alternately transport the product 7 in the diversion channel 121 to the adjacent diversion channel 121 or the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121; and divert the product 7 output from the diversion channel 121 again through the second diverter 5.

[0059] Because both the first and second channel dividers 3 and 5 divert products 7 from one conveying channel to two conveying channels, the swing amplitude of the channel dividers is reduced. When the products 7 in the input channel 111 are diverted to the diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122, the stop mechanism 31 stops the end of the input channel 111 near the second conveying section 12, halting the transport of the products 7 in the input channel 111 and preventing the products 7 from tipping over due to the swinging force during operation.

[0060] The timing and counting functions of the second counting detection element 4 are simultaneously effective. The detection signal (including the timing signal and the counting signal) from the second counting detection element 4 is used to control the operation of the second laner 5. The timing signal indicates that no product 7 passes through the diverter channel 121 within a set time, ensuring that no product 7 passes through the second laner 5 when the second laner 5 switches delivery channels. The counting signal is a comparison of the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diverter channel 121 and the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diverter channel 121. If the cumulative number of products is greater than the other, the counting signal is satisfied. If the timing signal is also satisfied, the second laner 5 switches delivery channels. Specifically, when the product count value detected by the second counting detection element 4 reaches the set condition, the second diverter 5 is controlled to switch the conveying channel. The set condition includes a first set condition and a second set condition. The first set condition is that the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diversion channel 121 detected by the second counting detection element 4 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121, and no product passes within the set time. At this time, the second diverter 5 switches the conveying channel to the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121; the second set condition is that the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121 detected by the second counting detection element 4 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diversion channel 121. At this time, the second diverter 5 switches the conveying channel to the adjacent diversion channel 121.

[0061] In some embodiments, step S4 includes:

[0062] Step S41: connecting the diverting channel 121 to the adjacent diverting channel 121 through the second diverter 5, and delivering the product 7 at the output end of the diverting channel 121 to the adjacent diverting channel 121;

[0063] Step S42: When a set time has passed (no product 7 has passed through the diverter channel 121 during the set time) and the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diverter channel 121 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diverter channel 121, the diverter channel 121 and the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diverter channel 121 are connected via the second channel divider 5; wherein the set time is the product gap time, which can be set to 3 seconds, for example.

[0064] Step S43, repeating steps S1 to S3, and delivering the product 7 at the output end of the branch channel 121 to the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent branch channel 121;

[0065] Step S44 , when the set time interval passes and the cumulative number of products in the output channel 122 parallel to the adjacent diversion channel 121 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the adjacent diversion channel 121 , the process returns to step S41 .

[0066] The second channel divider 5 switches the diversion channel 121 and the output channel 122 parallel thereto, so that the product 7 is evenly transferred to each output channel 122 .

[0067] Over time, the cumulative error in the amount of diverted product can be uneven, leading to significant cumulative deviations in the amount of product within multiple output channels 122, potentially causing equipment downtime. In some embodiments, a bottle replenishment step is also included. This step includes: using a photoelectric detection element 62 to detect product delivery signals from each output channel 122 and the diverter channel 121 near the output end of the second conveying section 12. The product delivery signal is a detection signal indicating the passage of product 7. If the duration of any product delivery signal exceeds a first set duration, determining whether the duration of other product delivery signals exceeds a second set duration. If not, a third set quantity of product 7 is delivered to the corresponding output channel 122 or diverter channel 121 whose product delivery signal duration does not exceed the second set duration, thereby replenishing the product 7. The first set duration is greater than the second set duration. If the duration of all other product delivery signals exceeds the second set duration, no product 7 replenishment is performed.

[0068] Taking the example of two diversion channels 121 as shown in the figure, the working process of this application is as follows:

[0069] The two diverter channels 121 are respectively a first diverter channel 1211 and a second diverter channel 1212. The first diverter channel 1211 and the second diverter channel 1212 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction, and the second diverter channel 1212 is also considered the output channel 122. The output channel 122 parallel to the first diverter channel 1211 is denoted as the first output channel 1221, and the output channel 122 parallel to the second diverter channel 1212 is denoted as the second output channel 1222. The first diverter 3 is arranged between the first conveying section 11 and the second conveying section 12, and the second diverter 5 is arranged between the first diverter channel 1211 and the second diverter channel 1212. The second diverter channel 1212, the first output channel 1221, and the second output channel 1222 are arranged side by side near the output end of the second conveying section 12, forming three output channels 122, thereby diverting the product 7 from the input channel 111 to the three output channels 122 for separate output.

[0070] When products 7 are conveyed from the first conveying section 11 to the second conveying section 12, the first channel divider 3 divides the products 7 in the input channel 111 into two channels at a counting ratio of 1:2, entering the first output channel 1221 and the first diversion channel 1211, respectively. A transition channel 332 first connects the input channel 111 and the first output channel 1221, and a number of products 7 (a is a natural number greater than 0) in the input channel 111 are conveyed to the first output channel 1221. When the count value detected by the first counting detection element 2 reaches a, the stopping mechanism 31 stops at the end of the input channel 111 near the second conveying section 12, preventing further conveyance of the products 7 in the input channel 111. The swing drive mechanism 32 then swings the transition channel 332, connecting it to the input channel 111 and the first diversion channel 1211. The stopping mechanism 31 automatically resets, allowing the products 7 in the input channel 111 to continue moving, and the 2a number of products 7 in the input channel 111 are conveyed to the first diversion channel 1211.

[0071] When the first counting detection element 2 detects that the count value reaches 2a, the stopping mechanism 31 is again blocked at one end of the input channel 111 close to the second conveying section 12, and the conveying channel is switched to the first output channel 1221 through the first diverter 3; at the same time, the 2a products 7 in the first diverter channel 1211 are conveyed to the second diverter channel 1212 by default; when the second counting detection element 4 detects that the count value reaches 2a, and the interval is set time and the cumulative number of products in the second diverter channel 1212 is greater than the cumulative number of products in the second output channel 1222, the second diverter 5 switches the conveying channel, and drives the diverter push rod 52 to rotate through the driving member 51, thereby cutting off the connection between the first diverter channel 1211 and the second diverter channel 1212, and the product 7 in the first diverter channel 1211 can be diverted to the second output channel 1222.

[0072] The first channel divider 3 then divides the product 7 from input channel 111 into two channels at a 1:2 counting ratio, entering the first output channel 1221 and the first diversion channel 1211, respectively. At this point, the first output channel 1221 will contain 2a products 7. Because the second channel divider 5 connects the first diversion channel 1211 and the second output channel 1222, the 2a products 7 in the second channel divider 5 will be transported to the second output channel 1222, thereby evenly dividing the 6a products 7 outputted from the input channel 111 twice into the first output channel 1221, the second diversion channel 1212, and the second output channel 1222.

[0073] During the above-mentioned lane-dividing conveying process, the bottle replenishment detection mechanism 6 detects whether bottle replenishment is required. When any of the photoelectric detection elements 62 corresponding to the first output channel 1221, the second diverter channel 1212, and the second output channel 1222 detects a product delivery signal duration exceeding a first set duration, the mechanism determines whether the product delivery signal durations detected by the other two photoelectric detection elements 62 exceed a second set duration. For example, the first set duration is 30 seconds, the second set duration is 5 seconds, and the set number is 10. If the product delivery signal duration detected by the photoelectric detection element 62 corresponding to the second output channel 1222 exceeds 30 seconds, the product delivery signal duration corresponding to the first output channel 1221 is 10 seconds, and the product delivery signal duration corresponding to the second diverter channel 1212 is 5 seconds, the action of replenishing product 7 is not performed. If the product delivery signal duration detected by the second output channel 1222 exceeds 30 seconds, the product delivery signal duration corresponding to the first output channel 1221 is 2 seconds, and the product delivery signal duration corresponding to the second diverter channel 1212 is 0 seconds, the action of replenishing product 7 is performed. The input channel 111 and the first output channel 1221 are connected through the first divider 3, and 10 products 7 are transported to the first output channel 1221; then, the 10 products 7 are transported to the first diversion channel 1211, and the 10 products 7 are transported to the second diversion channel 1212 through the first diversion channel 1211, thereby replenishing 10 products 7 to the first output channel 1221 and the second diversion channel 1212.

[0074] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and replacements can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lane-dividing conveying device, characterized in that: include: A conveying mechanism (1) comprises a first conveying section (11) and a second conveying section (12) arranged along a conveying direction, wherein the first conveying section (11) is provided with an input channel (111), and the second conveying section (12) is provided with a plurality of diversion channels (121) spaced apart along the conveying direction, and each of the diversion channels (121) is provided with an output channel (122) arranged side by side along its width direction; A first counting detection element (2) is provided at one end of the input channel (111) close to the second conveying section (12); A first channel divider (3) comprises a blocking mechanism (31), a swing driving mechanism (32) and a transition channel (332), wherein the blocking mechanism (31) is provided at the first conveying section (11), and the blocking mechanism (31) is used to block the end of the input channel (111) close to the second conveying section (12); the transition channel (332) is provided between the first conveying section (11) and the second conveying section (12); the swing driving mechanism (32) is connected to the transition channel (332), and the swing driving mechanism (32) is used to drive the transition channel (332) to swing, so that the transition channel (332) is communicated with the diverter channel (121) or the output channel (122) at the input end of the second conveying section (12); a second counting detection element (4), provided at the output end of the diversion channel (121); a second channel divider (5) disposed between adjacent diversion channels (121) to enable the diversion channel (121) to communicate with the adjacent diversion channel (121), or to communicate with the output channel (122) that is parallel to the adjacent diversion channel (121); A controller, wherein the first counting detection element (2), the first channel divider (3), the second counting detection element (4), and the second channel divider (5) are electrically connected to the controller respectively.

2. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first channel divider (3) further comprises an adjusting frame (33), the adjusting frame (33) being rotatably mounted between the first conveying section (11) and the second conveying section (12), the adjusting frame (33) being connected to the swing drive mechanism (32), guardrails (331) being provided on opposite sides of the adjusting frame (33), and the transition channel (332) being formed between the two guardrails (331).

3. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second channel divider (5) includes a driving member (51) and a channel push rod (52), one end of the channel push rod (52) is rotatably arranged on one side of the second conveying section (12), and the driving member (51) is connected to the channel push rod (52). The driving member (51) is used to drive the channel push rod (52) to rotate so that the channel push rod (52) is tilted and stopped between adjacent diversion channels (121).

4. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second lane divider (5) further includes a protective cover (53), which is arranged on the outer peripheral side of the driving member (51) and fixed to one side of the second conveying section (12). The lane dividing push rod (52) is rotatably connected to the protective cover (53).

5. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bottle replenishment detection mechanism (6), which is arranged on the diversion channel (121) and the output channel (122) near the output end of the second conveying section (12), and is electrically connected to the controller.

6. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottle replenishment detection mechanism (6) comprises: a bracket (61) fixed above the second conveying section (12); a photoelectric detection element (62) fixed on the bracket (61), wherein a plurality of the photoelectric detection elements (62) are provided, and each of the output channels (122) and the diversion channel (121) near the output end of the second conveying section (12) is provided with a corresponding photoelectric detection element (62); The swing member (63) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (61). The swing member (63) and the photoelectric detection element (62) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. When the swing member (63) swings, it blocks or avoids the corresponding photoelectric detection element (62).

7. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The swinging member (63) is a pendulum.

8. The lane-dividing conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the second conveying section (12) is provided with a guide rail (123) extending along the conveying direction, the guide rail (123) comprises a first guide surface (1231) and a second guide surface (1232), the first guide surface (1231) and the second guide surface (1232) being arranged at an angle, the height position of the first guide surface (1231) on one side close to the second guide surface (1232) being higher than the height position of the other side of the first guide surface (1231); the height position of the second guide surface (1232) on one side close to the first guide surface (1231) being higher than the height position of the other side of the second guide surface (1232); the first guide surface (1231) is arranged below the diversion channel (121), and the second guide surface (1232) is arranged below the output channel (122).

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