Spherical material feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a spherical material feeding mechanism which comprises a material disc and a transferring component, a discharging opening is formed in the bottom face of the material disc, and a first switch is arranged at the discharging opening. The transferring component is arranged below the material disc and horizontally moves between the material receiving station and the feeding station, the transferring component receives materials discharged from the discharging port at the material receiving station, the transferring component comprises a horizontally-moving feeding plate, and a vertically-through feeding through hole is formed in the feeding plate. A first supporting plate which horizontally moves is mounted on the feeding plate, and the first supporting plate is matched with a feeding through hole switch; during feeding, the first supporting plate blocks the lower end of the feeding through hole, and the feeding through hole is closed; and at the charging station, the first supporting plate moves horizontally, the feeding through hole is opened, and the received materials are discharged. According to the utility model, the materials freely fall under the action of gravity, so that the horizontal distance between the material receiving station and the charging station is realized through the horizontal movement of the transferring part from the material tray to the transferring part and then to the packaging shell of the charging station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an improved invention of a ball-shaped material feeding mechanism, in particular to a ball-shaped material feeding mechanism of a scent ball packaging device. Background Art

[0002] Daily-use scent balls such as cleaning balls and deodorizing pills are ball-shaped and are packaged in hollow plastic shells. For example, publication number CN204246054U, utility model name "A hanging toilet cleaning ball"; publication number CN208777401U, utility model name "A toilet cleaning pendant", etc., disclose the packaging of cleaning balls.

[0003] Due to the shape of cleaning balls, existing packaging equipment mainly uses suction nozzles for material sorting and feeding, which is not suitable for spherical materials. Therefore, these spherical materials are currently packaged manually. Manual packaging has the problems of low efficiency and high labor costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the technical problems existing in the background technology, the technical problem solved by the present invention is to provide a spherical material feeding mechanism.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: the ball-shaped material feeding mechanism is characterized in that it includes a material tray and a transfer component,

[0006] The material tray has a discharge port on its bottom surface, and the discharge port is provided with a first switch;

[0007] The transfer component moves horizontally between the receiving station and the feeding station. At the receiving station, the transfer component receives the material discharged from the discharge port. The transfer component includes a horizontally movable feeding plate, a feeding through hole extending vertically therethrough is provided on the feeding plate, and a horizontally movable first supporting plate is mounted on the feeding plate, and the first supporting plate cooperates with the feeding through hole switch;

[0008] When feeding, the first supporting plate blocks the lower end of the feeding hole, and the feeding hole is closed; at the feeding station, the first supporting plate moves horizontally, the feeding hole is opened, and the received material is discharged.

[0009] When the transfer component is at the receiving station, the first switch is turned on, and the material in the material tray is discharged from the discharge port. The transfer component receives the material discharged from the discharge port, and the first switch closes the discharge port. The transfer component then delivers the material to the feeding station, the first support plate shifts, the feed through hole opens, and the material is discharged from the feed through hole. This utility model utilizes the free fall of material due to gravity to move the material from the material tray to the transfer component and then to the packaging shell of the feeding station. The horizontal distance from the receiving station to the feeding station is achieved by the horizontal movement of the transfer component.

[0010] Preferably, the transfer component further comprises a transfer plate that moves back and forth horizontally between the receiving station and the transfer station, and a push rod that moves up and down, the push rod being arranged at the transfer station, the transfer plate being arranged below the material tray, the transfer plate being provided with a transfer through-hole that passes through the material tray, and a second support plate that moves horizontally is further mounted on the transfer plate, the second support plate cooperating with a switch of the transfer through-hole;

[0011] The feed plate moves back and forth horizontally between the transfer station and the feeding station. At the transfer station, the feed plate, transfer plate, and ejector rod are arranged sequentially from top to bottom, with the feed hole, transfer hole, and ejector rod aligned vertically. The transfer hole and feed hole are opened, the ejector rod rises, and pushes the material in the transfer hole into the feed hole. The feed hole then closes, and the ejector rod moves downward to reset. The transfer plate receives material discharged from the tray. At the transfer station, the transfer plate transfers the received material to the feed plate, which then moves to the feeding station to complete the loading. The transfer component receives material at the receiving station and then adds it to the feeding station, a process achieved through the cooperation of the transfer plate and the feed plate.

[0012] Preferably, the material tray has the same number of discharge ports, transfer through-holes, and feed through-holes, and each is provided in multiple groups. Both the first and second pallets are provided with through-holes for material to pass through. When blocking material, the through-holes on the first and second pallets are offset from the feed through-holes or feed transfer through-holes. When discharging material, the through-holes on the first and second pallets are aligned with the feed through-holes or feed transfer through-holes. Multiple groups of transfer through-holes and feed through-holes can be opened and closed simultaneously by moving the first and second pallets, resulting in a simple structure and low cost.

[0013] Preferably, the feed plate is connected to a first drive member that drives it up and down, the first drive member being slidably mounted on a crossbeam and connected to a second drive member that drives it horizontally across the crossbeam. The feed plate moves along the crossbeam and cooperates with the transfer plate to feed materials without obstructing or hindering the operation of the packaging equipment. This provides a rational layout and stable feeding.

[0014] Preferably, the material tray includes a side baffle and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the frame is provided with a driving component connection and a guide member for driving the side baffle to move horizontally back and forth;

[0015] The driving component includes a cam, a connecting rod and a motor for driving the cam to rotate, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side baffle, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cam;

[0016] The guide member includes a guide rod and a guide sleeve. The guide rod is installed on the frame. The guide sleeve is slidably arranged on the guide rod. The side baffle is connected to the guide sleeve.

[0017] The motor drives the cam to rotate, and the cam drives the side baffle to move horizontally back and forth through the connecting rod. The side baffle moves relative to the bottom plate, causing the material in the material tray to shake and roll, and the material is discharged from the discharge port to avoid material blockage and achieve continuous and smooth discharge.

[0018] Preferably, the discharge port is connected to a storage pipe equipped with a second switch. When the storage pipe receives material, the second switch is closed and the first switch is opened. When the storage pipe discharges material, the first switch is closed and the second switch is opened. The storage pipe temporarily stores material, and the first and second switches cooperate to precisely control the amount of material discharged from the tray, ensuring a stable and accurate feeding amount.

[0019] Preferably, the feeding mechanism further comprises a material lifting component and a silo, wherein the feed tray is above the silo, and the material lifting component delivers the material in the feed tray to the silo. The silo is arranged at a low position for easy feeding, and the material in the silo is then delivered to the feed tray at a higher position by the material lifting component.

[0020] Preferably, the material lifting component includes a conveyor belt and baffles mounted on the conveyor belt. The baffles are uniformly arranged on the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is arranged at an angle, with the lower end of the conveyor belt extending deep into the silo and the top of the conveyor belt higher than the feed tray. The material in the silo is placed on the baffles. As the conveyor belt drives, the baffles gradually move toward the top, bypassing the high point, and the material on the baffles automatically falls into the feed tray. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 It is the main view of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the material tray of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure numerals: 10, material lifting component; 11, silo; 12, material baffle; 13, conveyor belt; 14, slide; 15, material receiving station; 16, transfer station; 17, feeding station; 20, material tray; 21, side baffle; 22, bottom plate; 23, driving component; 24, guide member; 25, material storage pipe; 26, first switch; 27, second switch; 28, material tray outlet; 30, transfer component; 31, transfer plate; 32, feeding plate; 33, push rod; 34, first support plate; 35, first driving member; 36, crossbeam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following describes the details and working principle of the embodiment and examples of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. This spherical material feeding mechanism includes a material tray 20 and a transfer component 30. The bottom surface of the material tray 20 is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is provided with a first switch 26. The transfer component 30 moves horizontally between the receiving station 15 and the feeding station 17. At the receiving station, the transfer component receives the material discharged from the discharge port 28 of the material tray. The transfer component 30 includes a horizontally movable feeding plate 32. The feeding plate 32 is provided with a feeding through hole that passes through from top to bottom. The feeding plate 32 is equipped with a horizontally movable first support plate 34. The first support plate 34 cooperates with the feeding through hole switch. When feeding, the first support plate 34 blocks the lower end of the feeding through hole, and the feeding through hole is closed. At the feeding station 17, the first support plate 34 moves horizontally, the feeding through hole is opened, and the received material is discharged. The transfer component 30 can use a feeding plate 32 to directly receive the material, and the structure is simpler, that is, the feeding plate 32 moves back and forth between the receiving station 15 and the feeding station, and the feeding hole is also in a closed state when receiving the material; the feeding plate 32 directly realizes the feeding, and the structure is simpler.

[0027] In the accompanying drawings, the transfer component 30 also includes a transfer plate 31 that moves back and forth horizontally between the material receiving station 15 and the transfer station 16, and a push rod 33 that rises and falls. The push rod 33 is arranged at the transfer station 16, and the transfer plate is arranged below the material tray. The transfer plate 31 is provided with a transfer through-hole that passes through the upper and lower parts. The transfer plate 31 is also equipped with a second support plate that moves horizontally, and the second support plate cooperates with the transfer through-hole switch; the feeding plate 32 moves back and forth horizontally between the transfer station 16 and the feeding station 17. At the transfer station 16, the feeding plate 32, the transfer plate 31 and the push rod 33 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the feeding through-hole, the transfer through-hole and the push rod 33 are aligned up and down. The transfer through-hole and the feeding through-hole are opened, the push rod 33 rises and pushes the material in the transfer through-hole into the feeding through-hole, and then the feeding through-hole is closed, and the push rod 33 moves down and resets. Transfer plate 31 and feed plate 32 work together to load materials. Transfer plate 31 receives material from tray 20 at receiving station 15. At transfer station 16, transfer plate 31 pushes material from the transfer hole upward into the feed hole via ejector pin 33. Finally, feed plate 32 moves the material to loading station 17, where it automatically falls into the packaging shell. Transfer component 30 receives material from receiving station 15 and loads it at loading station 17, a process achieved through the cooperation of transfer plate 31 and feed plate 32. This ensures more stable and precise material transport, resulting in stable and effective loading.

[0028] The discharge port is connected to a storage pipe 25, and the storage pipe 25 is provided with a second switch 27. When the storage pipe 25 receives material, the second switch 27 is closed and the first switch 26 is opened. When the storage pipe 25 discharges material, the first switch 26 is closed and the second switch 27 is opened. The storage pipe 25 temporarily stores the material, and the amount of material stored is the amount of material added at one time, so as to ensure that the amount of material added each time is consistent.

[0029] The feed plate 32 is connected to a first drive member 35 that drives it up and down. The first drive member 35 is slidably mounted on a crossbeam 36 and is connected to a second drive member that drives it horizontally along the crossbeam 36. The feed plate 32 moves along the crossbeam 36 and cooperates with the transfer plate 31 to feed the material. The feed plate 32 does not obstruct or interfere with the operation of the packaging equipment. The layout is rational and feeding is stable. At the feeding station 17, the feed plate 32 moves downward, closer to the packaging shell, ensuring smoother material entry into the packaging shell. The movement of the first drive member 35, the second drive member, and the transfer plate 31 can all be driven by a cylinder, a synchronous belt, a screw mechanism, or the like.

[0030] The material tray has the same number of discharge ports 28, transfer holes, and feed holes, and each is provided in several groups. Six groups are provided in the figure, with two groups in each row, for a total of three rows. Both the first and second pallets are provided with holes for material to pass through. When blocking material, the holes on the first pallet 34 are misaligned with the feed holes, blocking the feed holes. The holes on the second pallet are misaligned with the transfer holes, blocking the transfer holes. When discharging material, the holes on the first pallet 34 are aligned with the feed holes, while the holes on the second pallet are aligned with the transfer holes. By moving the first and second pallets, multiple groups of transfer holes and feed holes can be opened and closed simultaneously, reducing equipment costs.

[0031] It is inconvenient to add materials to the silo 11 at a high place. In order to facilitate operation, the feeding mechanism also includes a material lifting component 10 and the silo 11. The material tray 20 is above the silo 11, and the silo 11 is set at a low place. The material lifting component 10 delivers the material in the tray 20 to the silo 11. The material lifting component 10 includes a conveyor belt 13 and a baffle 12 installed on the conveyor belt 13. The conveyor belt 13 is annular and performs circular conveying. The baffle 12 is evenly distributed on the conveyor belt 13. The conveyor belt 13 is tilted. The lower end of the conveyor belt 13 extends into the silo 11. The material in the silo 11 is retained on the baffle 12. The top of the conveyor belt 13 is higher than the material tray 20. As the conveyor belt 13 moves upward, the baffle 12 and the retained material move toward the top, bypass the top, and the baffle 12 moves downward. The material automatically falls due to gravity. The top of the conveyor belt 13 in the figure is connected with a slide 14. The other end of the slide 14 extends into the material tray 20, allowing the material to enter the material tray 20 more smoothly. The material tray 20 includes side baffles 21 and a bottom plate 22. The bottom plate 22 is fixedly mounted on a frame. The frame is provided with a drive component 23 and a guide member 24 for driving the side baffles 21 to move horizontally back and forth. The drive component 23 includes a cam, a connecting rod, and a motor that drives the cam. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side baffle 21, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cam. The guide member 24 includes a guide rod and a guide sleeve. The guide rod is mounted on the frame, and the guide sleeve is slidably mounted on the guide rod. The side baffle 21 is connected to the guide sleeve. The motor drives the cam to rotate, and the cam drives the side baffle 21 to move horizontally back and forth via the connecting rod. Specifically, the side baffle 21 moves relative to the bottom plate 22, causing the material in the tray 20 to sway and roll, forcing the material into the discharge port on the bottom plate 22, preventing material blockage and achieving continuous and smooth discharge.

[0032] The working principle of the preferred embodiment is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] The material is poured into the silo 11, and the conveyor belt 13 and the baffle plate 12 transport the material in the silo 11 to the top. The material enters the tray 20 through the slide plate 14, and the side baffle 21 of the tray 20 moves horizontally back and forth. The material in the tray 20 rolls to the discharge port, the second switch 27 is closed, and the first switch 26 is opened. When the material enters the storage pipe 25, the first switch 26 is closed, and the transfer plate 31 moves to the material receiving station 15. The second support plate closes the transfer through hole, and the second switch 27 is opened. The material in the storage pipe 25 enters the transfer through hole; the second switch 27 is closed, the storage pipe 25 receives the next group of materials, the transfer plate 31 and the feeding plate 32 move to the transfer station 16, the first support plate 34 and the second support plate move, and the feeding through hole , the transfer through hole is opened and connected, the push rod 33 moves up, and the material in the transfer through hole is pushed into the feeding through hole, the first support plate 34 moves to close the feeding through hole, and the push rod 33 moves down and resets, and the second support plate moves to close the transfer through hole; the transfer plate 31 moves to the material receiving station 15, and the material receiving operation is performed again, and the feeding plate 32 moves to the feeding station 17, and the feeding through hole corresponds to the packaging shell below, the feeding plate 32 moves down, the first support plate 34 moves, the feeding through hole is opened, and the material falls into the packaging shell, and the feeding is completed; after the feeding is completed, the first support plate 34 closes the feeding through hole, the feeding plate 32 moves up and resets, and then moves to the transfer station 16 to receive the next group of materials. This operation is repeated to realize automatic feeding of spherical materials.

Claims

1. A spherical material feeding mechanism, characterized in that: Including tray and transfer parts, The material tray has a discharge port on its bottom surface, and the discharge port is provided with a first switch; The transfer component moves horizontally between the receiving station and the feeding station. At the receiving station, the transfer component receives the material discharged from the discharge port. The transfer component includes a horizontally movable feeding plate, a feeding through hole extending vertically therethrough is provided on the feeding plate, and a horizontally movable first supporting plate is mounted on the feeding plate, and the first supporting plate cooperates with the feeding through hole switch; When feeding, the first supporting plate blocks the lower end of the feeding hole, and the feeding hole is closed; at the feeding station, the first supporting plate moves horizontally, the feeding hole is opened, and the received material is discharged.

2. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer component also includes a transfer plate that moves back and forth horizontally between the material receiving station and the transfer station, and a push rod that moves up and down. The push rod is set at the transfer station, and the transfer plate is set below the material tray. The transfer plate is provided with a transfer through hole that passes through the top and bottom. The transfer plate is also equipped with a second support plate that moves horizontally, and the second support plate cooperates with the transfer through hole switch. The feeding plate moves back and forth horizontally between the transfer station and the feeding station. At the transfer station, the feeding plate, the transfer plate and the push rod are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, and the feeding through hole, the transfer through hole and the push rod are aligned up and down. The transfer through hole and the feeding through hole are opened, the push rod rises and pushes the material in the transfer through hole into the feeding through hole, and then the feeding through hole is closed, and the push rod moves down and resets.

3. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of discharge ports, transfer through holes and feeding through holes of the material tray is the same and several groups are provided. The first support plate and the second support plate are both provided with through holes for materials to pass through. When blocking the material, the through holes on the first support plate and the second support plate are staggered with the feeding through holes or the feeding transfer through holes. When discharging the material, the through holes on the first support plate and the second support plate are aligned with the feeding through holes or the feeding transfer through holes.

4. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding plate is connected to a first driving member that drives it to rise and fall. The first driving member is slidably arranged on the beam, and the first driving member is connected to a second driving member that drives it to move horizontally in the transverse direction of the beam.

5. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material tray includes a side baffle and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the frame is provided with a driving component and a guide member for driving the side baffle to move horizontally back and forth; The driving component includes a cam, a connecting rod and a motor for driving the cam to rotate, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the side baffle, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cam; The guide member includes a guide rod and a guide sleeve. The guide rod is installed on the frame. The guide sleeve is slidably arranged on the guide rod. The side baffle is connected to the guide sleeve.

6. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material discharge port is connected to a material storage pipe, and the material storage pipe is provided with a second switch. When the material storage pipe receives material, the second switch is closed and the first switch is opened. When the material storage pipe discharges material, the first switch is closed and the second switch is opened.

7. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a material lifting component and a silo. The material tray is above the silo, and the material lifting component delivers the material in the tray to the silo.

8. The spherical material feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material lifting component includes a conveyor belt and a material baffle installed on the conveyor belt. The material baffle plates are evenly distributed on the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is arranged at an angle. The lower end of the conveyor belt penetrates into the silo, and the top of the conveyor belt is higher than the material tray.

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