Code printing device for milk powder cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a milk powder cover code printing device which comprises a first unit, a second unit and a third unit. The first unit comprises a first conveying mechanism, a first coding mechanism and a first detection mechanism; the third unit comprises a product cover closing mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a second coding mechanism and a second detection mechanism; the second unit comprises a transferring mechanism and a second positioning mechanism, the transferring mechanism is used for transferring the milk powder cover from the first conveying mechanism to the product cover closing mechanism, and the second positioning mechanism is used for positioning the milk powder cover in the transferring process. The milk powder cover automatic production line has the advantages that the milk powder cover needs to be subjected to two-time code printing, two-time detection and cover closing processing procedures, in the production process, workers do not need to participate in quality inspection, conveying and transferring work, the production automation degree and the production efficiency are improved, and the pollution risk is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of devices for marking or adding codes on materials before packaging, in particular to a coding device for milk powder caps. Background Art

[0002] During product production, it is necessary to print digital codes, character codes, or simple patterns on milk powder caps for anti-counterfeiting and marketing purposes. Currently, many companies face the problem of low automation in the production of conventional milk powder caps, snap-on spoon milk powder caps, or folding spoon milk powder caps. During production, the milk powder caps are removed from the mold and transported forward by a conveyor belt. After manual quality inspection, they are manually placed in a coding machine for the first coding. After another manual quality inspection, they are transferred to a capping machine for closing. After closing, they are coded again and finally pass manual quality inspection before being placed in the good product area.

[0003] In summary, the existing technology has a high degree of manual participation, and has problems such as low production efficiency and low degree of automation. In addition, the milk powder caps need to be produced in a dust-free workshop, and the high degree of manual participation makes it more likely to cause pollution. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a coding device for milk powder caps, which has a higher degree of automation and production efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a coding device for milk powder cover, comprising a first unit, a second unit and a third unit;

[0006] The first unit includes a first conveying mechanism for conveying milk powder caps, a first coding mechanism for performing a first coding on the milk powder caps, and a first detection mechanism for detecting the effect of the first coding on the milk powder caps;

[0007] The third unit includes a product capping mechanism, a second conveying mechanism for transporting the closed milk powder cap, a second coding mechanism for performing a second coding on the milk powder cap, and a second detection mechanism for detecting the effect of the second coding on the milk powder cap;

[0008] The second unit includes a transfer mechanism and a second positioning mechanism. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first conveying mechanism to the product cover closing mechanism. The second positioning mechanism is used to position the milk powder cover during the transfer process.

[0009] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that: during the production process, the milk powder cap is transported, transferred and positioned by the first conveying mechanism, the transfer mechanism, the first positioning mechanism and the second conveying mechanism, and passes through the first coding mechanism, the first detection mechanism, the product capping mechanism, the second coding mechanism and the second detection mechanism in sequence, thereby completing the processing steps of two coding, two detections and capping. In this production process, there is no need for manual participation in quality inspection, transportation and transfer work, which improves the degree of automation and production efficiency of production and reduces the risk of contamination.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first unit further includes a first positioning mechanism for positioning the milk powder cover before coding.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first positioning mechanism includes a first mounting seat, a first slide rail, and a plurality of positioning components slidably connected to the first slide rail.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the positioning assembly includes a double-headed cylinder, two first mounting rods and several guide columns, the double-headed cylinder has two first output shafts, the movement direction of the two first output shafts is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, one end of the first mounting rod is installed on the first output shaft, and the length direction of the first mounting rod is the same as the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism, the guide column is arranged on the first mounting rod, and the side of the guide column will be against the side of the milk powder cover.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism includes a six-axis robot and a product picking jig arranged on the six-axis robot, the product picking jig includes a mounting plate, a pair of gripping components installed at both ends of the mounting plate, and a variable distance component arranged between the two gripping components, the variable distance component is used to drive one of the gripping components to move relative to the other gripping component.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the grabbing assembly includes a rotating cylinder and a second mounting seat, the second mounting seat is provided with multiple second mounting rods, the second mounting rods are provided with a suction piece for sucking the milk powder cap, and the rotating cylinder is used to drive the two second mounting rods and the suction piece to rotate and turn.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second positioning mechanism includes a positioning platform, on which a first finger-clamping cylinder and a second finger-clamping cylinder are provided, and there are several first finger-clamping cylinders and second finger-clamping cylinders. The transfer assembly is used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first conveying mechanism to the first finger-clamping cylinder and the second finger-clamping cylinder. The first finger-clamping cylinder is used to clamp the outer edge of the milk powder cover, and the second finger-clamping cylinder is used to clamp the spoon inside the milk powder cover. The first finger-clamping cylinder and the second finger-clamping cylinder are combined to adjust the position of the milk powder cover, and the transfer mechanism is also used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first finger-clamping cylinder and the second finger-clamping cylinder to the product closing mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the milk powder cover coding device of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the first unit in an embodiment of the milk powder cover coding device of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the second unit in the embodiment of the milk powder cover coding device of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at point B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Typical embodiments that embody the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are essentially for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] In the description of this application, the terms "first", "second", "below", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0023] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: first unit 100, first conveying mechanism 110, first positioning mechanism 120, first mounting seat 1201, first slide rail 1202, positioning assembly 1203, double-head cylinder 12031, first mounting rod 12032, guide column 12033, first coding mechanism 130, first detection mechanism 140, second unit 200, transfer mechanism 210, six-axis robot 2101, product removal fixture 2102, mounting plate 21021, gripping assembly 21022, second positioning mechanism 220, third unit 300, lid closing mechanism 310, second conveying mechanism 320, second coding mechanism 330, second detection mechanism 340.

[0024] The embodiment is basically as follows Figure 1-5 As shown: A milk powder cap coding device includes a first unit 100, a second unit 200 and a third unit 300. The first unit 100 includes a first conveying mechanism 110 for conveying milk powder caps, a first positioning mechanism 120 for positioning the milk powder caps before coding, a first coding mechanism 130 for performing a first coding on the milk powder caps, and a first detection mechanism 140 for detecting the first coding effect of the milk powder caps; the third unit 300 includes a product closing mechanism 310, a second conveying mechanism 320 for conveying the closed milk powder caps, a third positioning mechanism for positioning the milk powder caps before coding, a second coding mechanism 330 for performing a second coding on the milk powder caps, and a second detection mechanism 340 for detecting the second coding effect of the milk powder caps; the second unit 200 includes a transfer mechanism 210 and a second positioning mechanism 220. The transfer mechanism 210 is used to transfer the milk powder caps from the first conveying mechanism 110 to the product closing mechanism 310, and the second positioning mechanism 220 is used to position the milk powder caps during the transfer process.

[0025] During the production process, the milk powder cap after demoulding is transported forward by the first conveying mechanism 110 to the first positioning mechanism 120, the first coding mechanism 130 and the first detection mechanism 140, and performs the first positioning, coding and detection in sequence, and then continues to be transported forward to the transfer mechanism 210. The milk powder cap is transferred to the second positioning mechanism 220 by the transfer mechanism 210 for the second positioning. After positioning, it is transferred to the product closing mechanism 310 by the transfer mechanism 210 for closing, and then transported to the third positioning mechanism, the second coding mechanism 330 and the second detection mechanism 340 by the second conveying mechanism 320, and performs the third positioning, the second coding and detection in sequence. Finally, the milk powder cap moves to the next process through the second conveying mechanism 320.

[0026] like Figure 1 、 2As shown in Figure 3, the first positioning mechanism 120 includes a first mounting seat 1201, a first slide rail 1202, and a plurality of positioning components 1203 slidably connected to the first slide rail 1202; specifically, the first mounting seat 1201 is arranged on the first conveying mechanism 110, the length direction of the first slide rail 1202 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 110, the positioning component 1203 includes a double-headed cylinder 12031, two first mounting rods 12032 and a plurality of guide columns 12033, the double-headed cylinder 12031 has two first output shafts, two The movement direction of the first output shaft is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 110. One end of the first mounting rod 12032 is installed on the first output shaft, and the length direction of the first mounting rod 12032 is the same as the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 110. The guide column 12033 is arranged on the first mounting rod 12032, and the side of the guide column 12033 will be against the side of the milk powder cover. In this embodiment, the number of the above-mentioned positioning components 1203 is two, and the number of guide columns 12033 installed on a first mounting rod 12032 is three.

[0027] Before production, the two positioning assemblies 1203 can adjust their positions along the first slide rail 1202 according to the specifications of the milk powder caps to be processed. During production, after the first conveying mechanism 110 transports the milk powder caps to the first positioning mechanism 120, the double-headed cylinder 12031 closes, and the guide posts 12033 on the two first mounting rods 12032 adjust the positions of the milk powder caps on the first conveying mechanism 110 in two straight lines on either side of the milk powder caps. In this embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 110 is a specific structure including a conveyor belt, the first coding mechanism 130 is a laser machine, and the first detection mechanism 140 is a specific structure including a charge-coupled device (CCD). The first conveying mechanism 110, the first coding mechanism 130, and the first detection mechanism 140 are all mature existing technologies and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the product capping mechanism 310 is specifically a capping machine, which includes four rotating swing tables for preventing milk powder caps from being formed, and can process four milk powder caps at the same time. After the milk powder caps are positioned for the second time by the second positioning mechanism 220, they are transferred to the capping machine by the transfer mechanism 210 for capping. After capping is completed, they are placed on the second conveying mechanism 320 and moved forward, thereby undergoing the third positioning, the second coding and inspection. Finally, the milk powder caps are moved to the next process through the second conveying mechanism 320. It is worth noting that the second conveying mechanism 320, the third positioning mechanism, the second coding mechanism 330 and the second inspection mechanism 340 correspond to the first conveying mechanism 110, the first positioning mechanism 120, the first coding mechanism 130 and the first inspection mechanism 140 respectively. The capping machine is a mature existing technology and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0029] like Figure 1 、 4 As shown in Figure 5, the transfer mechanism 210 includes a six-axis robot 2101 and a product picking fixture 2102 arranged on the six-axis robot 2101. The product picking fixture 2102 includes a mounting plate 21021, a pair of gripping components 21022 mounted on both ends of the mounting plate 21021, and a variable distance component arranged between the two gripping components 21022. The variable distance component is used to drive one of the gripping components 21022 to move relative to the other gripping component 21022. In this embodiment, a third slide rail is provided on one side below the mounting plate 21021, and a variable pitch assembly is provided in the middle part below the mounting plate 21021. The variable pitch assembly is a telescopic cylinder. The grabbing assembly 21022 includes a rotating cylinder and a second mounting seat. The rotating cylinder of one grabbing assembly 21022 is slidingly connected to the third slide rail, and the rotating cylinder is driven by the telescopic cylinder to move along the third slide rail. The rotating cylinder of the other grabbing assembly 21022 is fixed on the side below the mounting plate 21021 away from the variable pitch assembly. Furthermore, the above-mentioned rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the second mounting seat. A plurality of second mounting rods are provided below the second mounting rod. The second mounting rod is provided with a suction piece for sucking the milk powder cap. The suction piece is a suction cup. The two rotating cylinders are used to drive the two second mounting rods and the suction piece to rotate and turn.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second positioning mechanism 220 includes a positioning platform, on which a first finger-gripping cylinder and a second finger-gripping cylinder are provided, and there are several first finger-gripping cylinders and second finger-gripping cylinders. The transfer assembly is used to transfer the milk powder cap from the first conveying mechanism 110 to the first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder. The first finger-gripping cylinder is used to clamp the outer edge of the milk powder cap, and the second finger-gripping cylinder is used to clamp the spoon inside the milk powder cap. The first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder are combined to adjust the position of the milk powder cap. The transfer mechanism 210 is also used to transfer the milk powder cap from the first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder to the rotating swing table of the product capping mechanism 310. In this embodiment, the first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder are arranged in pairs, which can simultaneously position four milk powder caps, and the spacing between the four pairs of first finger-gripping cylinders and the second finger-gripping cylinders is the same as the spacing between the rotating swing table of the capping machine.

[0031] In addition, the above-mentioned suction piece is provided with negative pressure by the vacuum mechanism to suck the milk powder cap, and the six-axis robot 2101 drives the product fixture 2102 to repeatedly transfer the milk powder cap between the first conveying mechanism 110, the second positioning mechanism 220 and the capping machine. The above-mentioned first clamping finger cylinder, the second clamping finger cylinder, the vacuum mechanism and the six-axis robot 2101 are mature existing technologies and will not be repeated in this embodiment.

[0032] In the present invention, the various workstations that perform the functions of positioning, coding, testing, and closing are centrally installed, and the machine can be operated and started by one person, without the need for manual participation in quality inspection, transportation, and transfer work. This improves the degree of automation and production efficiency of production, reduces the risk of contamination, and at the same time reduces labor input costs and reduces the space occupied by the production site. The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A coding device for milk powder caps, characterized by: Includes Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3; The first unit includes a first conveying mechanism for conveying milk powder caps, a first coding mechanism for performing a first coding on the milk powder caps, and a first detection mechanism for detecting the effect of the first coding on the milk powder caps; The third unit includes a product capping mechanism, a second conveying mechanism for transporting the closed milk powder cap, a second coding mechanism for performing a second coding on the milk powder cap, and a second detection mechanism for detecting the effect of the second coding on the milk powder cap; The second unit includes a transfer mechanism and a second positioning mechanism. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first conveying mechanism to the product cover closing mechanism. The second positioning mechanism is used to position the milk powder cover during the transfer process.

2. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first unit also includes a first positioning mechanism for positioning the milk powder cover before coding.

3. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first positioning mechanism includes a first mounting seat, a first slide rail, and a plurality of positioning components slidably connected to the first slide rail.

4. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a double-headed cylinder, two first mounting rods and several guide columns. The double-headed cylinder has two first output shafts. The movement direction of the two first output shafts is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. One end of the first mounting rod is installed on the first output shaft, and the length direction of the first mounting rod is the same as the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The guide column is arranged on the first mounting rod, and the side of the guide column will be against the side of the milk powder cover.

5. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a six-axis robot and a product picking fixture arranged on the six-axis robot. The product picking fixture includes a mounting plate, a pair of gripping components installed at both ends of the mounting plate, and a variable distance component arranged between the two gripping components. The variable distance component is used to drive one of the gripping components to move relative to the other gripping component.

6. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grabbing assembly includes a rotating cylinder and a second mounting seat, the second mounting seat is provided with a plurality of second mounting rods, the second mounting rods are provided with a suction piece for sucking the milk powder cap, and the rotating cylinder is used to drive the two second mounting rods and the suction piece to rotate and turn.

7. The milk powder cover coding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second positioning mechanism includes a positioning platform, on which a first finger-gripping cylinder and a second finger-gripping cylinder are provided. There are several first finger-gripping cylinders and second finger-gripping cylinders. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first conveying mechanism to the first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder. The first finger-gripping cylinder is used to clamp the outer edge of the milk powder cover, and the second finger-gripping cylinder is used to clamp the spoon inside the milk powder cover. The first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder are combined to adjust the position of the milk powder cover. The transfer mechanism is also used to transfer the milk powder cover from the first finger-gripping cylinder and the second finger-gripping cylinder to the product closing mechanism.

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