Multi-channel counting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of counting and packaging equipment, and discloses a multi-channel counting device which comprises a machine frame, a blanking counting bin is arranged on the machine frame, a blanking opening is formed in the top of the blanking counting bin, and a plurality of blanking channels are arranged in the blanking counting bin side by side. An optical fiber sensor used for detecting the number of materials entering each blanking channel is arranged at the position, corresponding to the blanking opening, of the rack, an upper partition plate and a lower partition plate which can stretch out and draw back are arranged at the positions, corresponding to the interior of the blanking channels, of the rack, and the upper partition plate and the lower partition plate stretch into the blanking counting bin to divide the blanking channels into counting chambers and buffering chambers; according to the scheme, blanking and counting are carried out through multiple channels and the dead weight of materials, on one hand, continuous operation of counting and packaging can be achieved, on the other hand, the number of the counting and packaging processes can be reduced, the number of the counting and packaging processes can be reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. And meanwhile, the packaging requirements of different packaging specifications can be met through cooperation of multiple channels.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of counting and packaging equipment, in particular to a multi-channel counting device. Background Art

[0002] In today's industrial production environment, particularly in the food, pharmaceutical, and daily chemical industries, accurate material counting and efficient packaging are critical to ensuring product quality and production efficiency. Traditional counting and packaging equipment often utilizes a single or limited number of channels. This design is insufficient for large-scale, high-variety, small-batch production, resulting in slow counting speeds, limited packaging specifications, and low production efficiency.

[0003] To address these challenges, a variety of new counting and packaging equipment have emerged on the market. However, most still fail to fully meet the requirements for efficient, flexible, and precise production. In particular, the process of material counting—how to quickly and accurately detect and record the amount of material in each channel while achieving continuous operation—has become a technical challenge within the industry. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-channel counting device to address the problems raised in the aforementioned background art. This device utilizes a multi-channel design, combining the principle of material deadweight with high-precision fiber optic sensors to achieve automatic material discharge and accurate counting. Furthermore, through retractable upper and lower partitions, as well as a discharge partition, it allows for flexible separation between the counting chamber and the buffer chamber, enabling on-demand material discharge, thus meeting the production needs of different packaging specifications.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a multi-channel counting device, comprising a frame, a blanking counting bin is provided on the frame, a blanking port is provided on the top of the blanking counting bin, a plurality of blanking channels are arranged side by side in the blanking counting bin, and an optical fiber sensor for detecting the amount of material entering each blanking channel is provided at a position corresponding to the blanking port on the frame, and a retractable upper partition and lower partition are provided at a position corresponding to the blanking channel on the frame, the upper partition and lower partition extend into the blanking counting bin to divide the blanking channel into a counting chamber and a buffer chamber, a total blanking bin is provided at the bottom of the blanking counting bin, a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the total blanking bin, and a retractable blanking partition is provided at a position corresponding to the discharge port on the frame.

[0006] In order to further optimize the present invention, the following technical solutions may be preferred:

[0007] Preferably, the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition are all L-shaped plates, and driving cylinders are provided on the frame corresponding to the back positions of the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition. The driving cylinders drive the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition to reciprocate and extend into the blanking counting bin.

[0008] Preferably, a sliding hopper is provided on the frame at a position corresponding to the drop port, and a packaging box conveyor is provided on the frame at a discharge position corresponding to the sliding hopper.

[0009] Preferably, the blanking counting bin includes a back plate and a panel, a plurality of baffles are provided between the back plate and the panel, a blanking channel is formed between the plurality of baffles, and the panel is a transparent panel.

[0010] Preferably, a feed conveyor is provided on the frame at the blanking port position corresponding to the blanking counting bin, and the feed conveyor includes a first belt conveyor and a second belt conveyor connected end to end, and the conveying surface height of the first belt conveyor is higher than the conveying surface height of the second belt conveyor.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of partitions are arranged side by side above the conveying surface of the feed conveyor on the frame, and the partitions are arranged along the conveying direction. A conveying channel corresponding to the blanking channel is formed between two partitions. A gantry hanger is provided at the position corresponding to the partition on the frame, and an adjustment groove is provided on the upper edge of the gantry hanger perpendicular to the conveying direction. An adjustment rod is provided at the position corresponding to the adjustment groove on the upper part of the partition, and a locking nut is provided on the upper end of the adjustment rod passing through the adjustment groove. The spacing between the partitions is changed by changing the position of the locking nut.

[0012] The multi-channel counting device of the present invention has brought significant beneficial effects in the field of counting and packaging equipment technology, which are specifically reflected in the following aspects:

[0013] 1) Improved production efficiency: Through its multi-channel design, the device can simultaneously process material counts from multiple channels, significantly increasing counting speed. Combined with the natural drop of materials due to their own weight, it achieves a continuous counting and packaging process, effectively shortening the production cycle and improving overall production efficiency.

[0014] 2) Enhanced Flexibility: The retractable upper and lower dividers within the device allow users to flexibly adjust the size of the counting and buffer chambers, as well as the timing of material discharge, to meet varying packaging specifications. This design not only meets diverse packaging needs in the market but also reduces changeover costs and time during production.

[0015] 3) Improved counting accuracy: High-precision fiber optic sensors are used to monitor the number of materials entering each blanking channel in real time, ensuring accurate and reliable counting. Fiber optic sensors offer strong anti-interference capabilities and fast response times, enabling stable operation in complex production environments and providing a strong guarantee for product quality.

[0016] 4) Reduced labor intensity: The entire counting and packaging process is highly automated, reducing manual intervention and labor intensity. Operators only need to set relevant parameters and monitor the equipment's operating status, greatly reducing workload and improving work efficiency.

[0017] 5) Optimize space utilization: The multi-channel design enables the device to process more materials within a limited space, improving the space utilization of the production line. At the same time, the compact structure design also facilitates equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance.

[0018] 6) Improved Economic Benefits: Due to increased production efficiency and reduced labor intensity, companies can respond to market demand more quickly and enhance product competitiveness. In addition, accurate counting and flexible packaging specifications also reduce material waste and packaging costs, further improving the company's economic benefits.

[0019] In summary, the multi-channel counting device of the present invention has significant beneficial effects in the field of counting and packaging equipment technology. It not only improves production efficiency and flexibility, but also reduces labor intensity, optimizes space utilization and improves economic benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a multi-channel counting device;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a side view of a multi-channel counting device;

[0022] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of a multi-channel counting device;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back three-dimensional structure of the multi-channel counting device;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the packaging box conveyor.

[0025] In the figure: 1-frame; 2-first belt conveyor; 3-second belt conveyor; 4-partition; 5-conveying channel; 6-gantry hanger; 7-adjustment slot; 8-adjustment rod; 9-locking nut; 10-blanking counting bin; 11-blanking port; 12-blanking channel; 13-optical fiber sensor; 14-upper partition; 15-lower partition; 16-counting chamber; 17-buffer chamber; 18-total blanking bin; 19-discharge port; 20-blanking partition; 21-driving cylinder; 22-sliding hopper; 23-packing box conveyor; 24-back plate; 25-panel; 26-baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-channel counting device, including a frame 1, a blanking counting bin 10 is installed on the frame 1, a blanking port 11 is opened on the top of the blanking counting bin, and a plurality of blanking channels 12 are installed side by side in the blanking counting bin, and an optical fiber sensor 13 for detecting the amount of material entering each blanking channel is installed at the position corresponding to the blanking port on the frame, and a retractable upper partition 14 and lower partition 15 are installed at the position corresponding to the blanking channel on the frame, and the upper partition and the lower partition extend into the blanking counting bin to divide the blanking channel into a counting chamber 16 and a buffer chamber 17, and a total blanking bin 18 is installed at the bottom of the blanking counting bin, and a discharge port 19 is opened at the bottom of the total blanking bin, and a retractable blanking partition 20 is installed at the position corresponding to the discharge port on the frame; wherein when the upper partition is in the extended position, the counting chamber and the buffer chamber are isolated from each other, and when the upper partition is in the retracted position, the counting chamber and the buffer chamber are isolated from each other. The counting chamber and the buffer chamber are interconnected. When the lower partition is in the extended position, the buffer chamber and the total blanking bin are isolated from each other. When the upper partition is in the retracted position, the buffer chamber and the total blanking bin are interconnected. By switching the working positions of the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition, the blanking counting, batch blanking and other processes are realized. That is, the counting process is: in the initial state, the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition are in the extended position, isolating the counting chamber, and items (such as braised egg products) fall onto the upper partition from the blanking port. As the quantity accumulates, when the number of items in the counting chamber reaches the required number, the upper partition retracts, the items fall onto the lower partition, the upper partition is reset, and the counting chamber continues the next counting. According to the packaging specifications, the appropriate number of lower partitions are opened to allow multiple cache chamber items to fall into the total blanking bin, and then the lower partition is reset to wait for the next blanking, and then the blanking partition is opened, and the items fall into the packaging box below.

[0028] The upper partition 14, the lower partition 15, and the blanking partition 20 are all L-shaped plates. A driving cylinder 21 is installed on the back of the frame 1 corresponding to the upper partition, the lower partition, and the blanking partition. The driving cylinder drives the upper partition, the lower partition, and the blanking partition to reciprocate and extend into the blanking counting bin. The L-shaped plate design combined with the driving cylinder has the following design advantages: (1) Enhanced structural stability: Using L-shaped plates as the upper partition, the lower partition, and the blanking partition not only increases the strength and rigidity of the partition, but also makes the partition more stable during the extension and retraction process, reducing the risk of dislocation or damage caused by vibration or impact. (2) Improved control accuracy: By driving the L-shaped plate to reciprocate and extend by the driving cylinder, the position of the partition is precisely controlled. This mechanical transmission method has the characteristics of fast response speed and accurate positioning, which can ensure that the partition is quickly in place when needed, meeting the precise control requirements of the production process. (3) Simplified maintenance: The driving cylinder is used as the power source, and its structure is simple and easy to maintain. When the partition needs to be replaced or repaired, it can be easily completed by operating the driving cylinder, which reduces maintenance difficulty and cost.

[0029] A sliding hopper 22 is installed on the frame 1 at the position corresponding to the drop-out port, and a packaging box conveyor 23 is installed on the frame at the position corresponding to the discharge port of the sliding hopper. The combination of the sliding hopper and the packaging box conveyor has the following design advantages: (1) Improve material fluidity: The design of the sliding hopper allows the material falling from the drop-out port to slide smoothly into the packaging box, reducing the accumulation and blockage of materials during the transmission process and improving material fluidity. (2) Realize automated packaging: Used in conjunction with the packaging box conveyor, an automated process from material counting to packaging box filling is realized. When the material in the counting chamber reaches the preset number, the upper partition is extended without affecting the next stage of counting. At the same time, the packaging box conveyor sends the empty packaging box to the designated position, the discharge partition retracts, and the discharge port opens to release the material into the packaging box, completing the packaging process. This automated packaging method not only improves production efficiency, but also reduces the risk and cost of manual operation.

[0030] The blanking counting bin includes a back plate 24 and a panel 25. A plurality of baffles 26 are installed between the back plate and the panel. A blanking channel 12 is formed between the plurality of baffles. The panel 25 is a transparent panel. The blanking counting bin design combining the transparent panel and the baffle has the following design advantages: (1) Convenient for observation and monitoring: The transparent panel is used as part of the blanking counting bin, so that the operator can clearly observe the flow and counting status of the materials in the bin, which is convenient for timely detection and handling of abnormal situations. (2) Optimized structural layout: The blanking channel formed between the back plate, the panel and the plurality of baffles has a compact structure and a reasonable layout. This design not only improves the space utilization rate, but also makes the flow of materials in the channel smoother and more orderly, reducing the collision and friction loss between materials. (3) Improved equipment aesthetics: The use of the transparent panel makes the entire device more beautiful and elegant in appearance, in line with the aesthetic requirements of modern industrial equipment. At the same time, the transparent panel also facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.

[0031] A feed conveyor is installed on the frame 1 at the position of the blanking port corresponding to the blanking counting bin. The feed conveyor includes a first belt conveyor 2 and a second belt conveyor 3 connected end to end. The conveying surface height of the first belt conveyor is higher than the conveying surface height of the second belt conveyor. The double belt conveyor design of the feed conveyor has the following design advantages: (1) Improve material conveying efficiency: By adopting the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor connected end to end, and the conveying surface height of the first belt conveyor is higher than the conveying surface height of the second belt conveyor, the material is gradually decelerated and stably conveyed. This design helps to reduce the jumping and scattering of materials during the conveying process, and improves the efficiency and stability of material conveying. (2) Adapt to different material characteristics: The double belt conveyor design enables the device to be adjusted according to the characteristics and conveying requirements of different materials. For example, for fragile or easily deformed materials, the impact and damage of the materials can be reduced by adjusting the drop and speed difference between the two belt conveyors.

[0032] Among them, a plurality of partitions 4 are installed side by side on the frame 1 above the conveying surface of the feed conveyor. The partitions are arranged along the conveying direction, and a conveying channel 5 corresponding to the blanking channel is formed between the two partitions. A gantry hanger 6 is installed on the frame 1 at the position corresponding to the partition. An adjustment slot 7 is opened on the upper edge of the gantry hanger perpendicular to the conveying direction. An adjustment rod 8 is installed at the upper position corresponding to the adjustment slot. A locking nut 9 is installed at the upper end of the adjustment rod through the adjustment slot. The spacing between the partitions can be changed by changing the position of the locking nut. The design of the partition with adjustable spacing has the following design advantages: (1) Enhanced flexibility: By installing a plurality of partitions side by side above the conveying surface of the feed conveyor and providing an adjustment rod and a locking nut with adjustable spacing, the spacing between the partitions can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and packaging requirements of different materials. This design greatly enhances the adaptability and flexibility of the device and can meet a variety of packaging specifications and production requirements. (2) Improved packaging accuracy: By accurately adjusting the partition spacing, it can be ensured that the amount of material in each conveying channel corresponds to the blanking channel, thereby improving the packaging accuracy and precision. This is especially important for products that require precise control of material quantity, such as medicines and foods. (3) Simplified operation and maintenance: The design of the adjustment rod and locking nut makes it easy and quick to adjust the partition spacing. The operator only needs to rotate the locking nut to change the position of the adjustment rod in the adjustment slot, thereby adjusting the partition spacing. This design not only reduces the difficulty of operation, but also facilitates the daily maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-channel counting device, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a blanking counting bin, a blanking port is provided on the top of the blanking counting bin, a plurality of blanking channels are arranged side by side in the blanking counting bin, and an optical fiber sensor for detecting the amount of material entering each blanking channel is provided at a position corresponding to the blanking port on the frame, and a retractable upper partition and lower partition are provided at a position corresponding to the blanking channel on the frame, and the upper partition and lower partition extend into the blanking counting bin to divide the blanking channel into a counting chamber and a buffer chamber, and a total blanking bin is provided at the bottom of the blanking counting bin, and a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the total blanking bin, and a retractable blanking partition is provided at a position corresponding to the discharge port on the frame; A plurality of partitions are arranged side by side on the frame above the conveying surface corresponding to the feed conveyor, and the partitions are arranged along the conveying direction. A conveying channel corresponding to the blanking channel is formed between two partitions. A gantry hanger is provided on the frame at the position corresponding to the partition, and an adjustment groove is provided on the upper edge of the gantry hanger perpendicular to the conveying direction. An adjustment rod is provided at the position corresponding to the adjustment groove on the upper part of the partition, and a locking nut is provided on the upper end of the adjustment rod passing through the adjustment groove. The spacing between the partitions can be changed by changing the position of the locking nut.

2. A multi-channel counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition are all L-shaped plates. A driving cylinder is provided on the frame corresponding to the back positions of the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition. The driving cylinder drives the upper partition, lower partition and blanking partition to reciprocate and extend into the blanking counting bin.

3. A multi-channel counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding hopper is provided on the frame at a position corresponding to the drop opening, and a packaging box conveyor is provided on the frame at a discharging position corresponding to the sliding hopper.

4. A multi-channel counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blanking counting bin includes a back plate and a front plate. A plurality of baffles are arranged between the back plate and the front plate. Blanking channels are formed between the baffles. The front plate is a transparent panel.

5. The multi-channel counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding conveyor is provided on the frame at a position of the blanking opening corresponding to the blanking counting bin. The feeding conveyor comprises a first belt conveyor and a second belt conveyor connected end to end. The conveying surface of the first belt conveyor is higher than the conveying surface of the second belt conveyor.

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