Conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment, the bottle cap packaging equipment is provided with at least two bottle body positioning units which are arranged at equal intervals along a first direction, the conveying device comprises a first conveying belt and an interval conveying unit, the conveying direction of the first conveying belt is parallel to the first direction, and the interval conveying unit is arranged on the first conveying belt. Operation stations located below the bottle body positioning units are arranged on the first conveying belt and correspond to the bottle body positioning units, and the multiple operation stations are located between the two ends of the first conveying belt and arranged in the conveying direction of the first conveying belt at intervals; the interval conveying unit is arranged at the first end of the first conveying belt and conveys bottle bodies to the first end at a preset time interval, so that the distance between any two adjacent bottle bodies on the first conveying belt is equal to the distance between any two adjacent bottle body positioning units. The bottle cap packaging machine solves the problem that the bottle cap packaging operation efficiency is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of capping machines, in particular to a conveying device used for bottle cap packaging equipment. Background Art

[0002] In modern production lines, capping equipment is a key link in bottle cap packaging, and its performance is directly related to product packaging quality and production efficiency. Currently, there are many capping equipment on the market that can realize the rotation and tightening operation of bottle caps. These devices ensure the tight connection between the bottle cap and the bottle body through precise mechanical control and power transmission, thereby improving the efficiency and quality of bottle cap packaging to a certain extent.

[0003] However, despite technological advancements, existing capping equipment still faces significant limitations and challenges in practical applications. Most notably, these machines typically utilize a single-capping mode, attaching only one cap to each bottle at a time. This serial operation not only limits overall production line efficiency but also increases production costs and the frequency of manual intervention.

[0004] This single-packaging model is particularly inadequate in large-scale, high-efficiency production environments. It requires operators to frequently change caps and bottles, increasing labor intensity and making it prone to packaging errors and inconsistent quality due to human error. Furthermore, since only one cap and bottle can be processed at a time, equipment utilization is relatively low, preventing the full potential of production capacity from being realized.

[0005] Therefore, to improve bottle cap sealing efficiency, reduce production costs, and mitigate quality risks associated with human intervention, a new capping device capable of simultaneously processing multiple bottle caps and bottles is urgently needed. Such a device should offer efficient, stable, and reliable sealing capabilities, adapting to bottle caps and bottles of varying sizes and shapes, while ensuring quality while significantly improving the overall efficiency of the production line. Based on this technological background and market demand, this utility model proposes a conveying device for bottle cap sealing equipment, aiming to address the aforementioned issues in the existing technology and bring new technological breakthroughs and solutions to the bottle cap sealing industry. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment to solve the problem of low efficiency of bottle cap packaging operation in the prior art.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the present invention, one embodiment of the present invention provides a conveying device for a bottle cap packaging device, wherein the bottle cap packaging device has at least two bottle positioning units arranged at equal distances along a first direction, wherein the conveying device includes a first conveyor belt and an interval conveying unit, the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt is parallel to the first direction, and an operating station located below the bottle positioning unit is provided on the first conveyor belt corresponding to each bottle positioning unit, and multiple operating stations are located between the two ends of the first conveyor belt and arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt, and the interval conveying unit is provided at the first end of the first conveyor belt and conveys bottles to the first end at a predetermined time interval so that the distance between any two adjacent bottles on the first conveyor belt is equal to the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units.

[0008] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the interval conveying unit includes a first sensing element, a control unit, a synchronous belt and a driving element for driving the synchronous belt to operate, the transmission speed of the synchronous belt is greater than the transmission speed of the first conveyor belt, the first sensing element is arranged on the first conveyor belt near the first end and is used to sense the bottle body, the control unit is electrically connected to the driving element and controls the driving element to start after a predetermined time interval after the first sensing element senses the bottle body.

[0009] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, the interval conveying unit includes two edge guards and a connecting rod corresponding to each edge guard, the two edge guards are arranged relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the synchronous belt, and the conveying device includes a gantry frame straddling the interval conveying unit, and a linear guide rail is arranged on the gantry frame in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the synchronous belt, and each of the edge guards is slidably connected to the linear guide rail through a corresponding connecting rod.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, a second sensing element is provided on the edge guard near the first end, and the second sensing element is used to sense the bottle body. The driving element can close or drive the synchronous belt according to whether the second sensing element senses the bottle body.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the interval conveying unit also includes an adjustment mechanism, which includes a screw rod and a pulley. The screw rod is connected to the pulley from the center axis of the pulley and is passed through the two connecting rods. The screw rod is threadedly connected to the two connecting rods respectively.

[0012] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, an elastic protective piece is provided on a surface of each of the two edge guards facing the other.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a second conveyor belt and a guiding unit, the second conveyor belt is connected to the end of the synchronous belt away from the first conveyor belt, the guiding unit includes two guiding walls arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt, and a clamping and guiding space located above the second conveyor belt is formed between the two guiding walls, and each of the guiding walls can be driven to move toward or away from another guiding wall to adjust the size of the clamping and guiding space.

[0014] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a bottle cap sensor, which is arranged on the first conveyor belt at a position away from the first end, and the plurality of operating stations are located between the first end and the bottle cap sensor.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] The intermittent conveyor unit delivers bottles to the first end of the first conveyor belt at preset intervals, ensuring that the bottles maintain a fixed spacing on the first conveyor belt. This spacing is carefully designed to perfectly match the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units in the bottle cap sealing equipment. This arrangement ensures that when the bottles are conveyed to the operating area, each bottle is accurately grasped by the corresponding bottle positioning unit and immediately capped. This design cleverly enables simultaneous operation of multiple stations, significantly improving overall efficiency and accelerating production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a conveying device and a bottle cap packaging device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the M in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying device;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the conveying device from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point N in the middle.

[0022] The above description of the drawings includes the following reference numerals:

[0023] 10. Bottle cap sealing equipment;

[0024] 101. Bottle positioning unit;

[0025] 20. Conveying device;

[0026] 201, first conveyor belt;

[0027] 2011, First End;

[0028] 2012, operating station;

[0029] 202, interval conveying unit;

[0030] 2021, first sensing element;

[0031] 2023, synchronous belt;

[0032] 2024, driving parts;

[0033] 2025, border protection;

[0034] 20251, elastic protective member;

[0035] 20252, second sensing element;

[0036] 2026, connecting rod;

[0037] 2027, screw;

[0038] 2028, Roulette;

[0039] 203, gantry;

[0040] 2031, linear guide;

[0041] 204, second conveyor belt;

[0042] 205, guiding unit;

[0043] 2051, guide wall;

[0044] 206. Bottle cap sensor;

[0045] 30. Bottle body;

[0046] 40. Bottle cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0048] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0049] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, directional words such as "up, down, top, bottom" are usually used with reference to the directions shown in the drawings, or with reference to the components themselves in the vertical, perpendicular or gravity direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself, but the above directional words are not used to limit the present invention.

[0050] To address the problem that most capping devices in the prior art adopt a single packaging mode, i.e., they can only attach one bottle cap 40 to a corresponding bottle body at a time, resulting in low operating efficiency, the present invention provides a conveying device for a bottle cap packaging device.

[0051] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0052] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a conveying device 20 for a bottle cap packaging device 10, wherein the bottle cap packaging device 10 has at least two bottle positioning units 101 arranged at equal intervals along a first direction, wherein the conveying device 20 includes a first conveyor belt 201 and an interval conveying unit 202, the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 201 is parallel to the first direction, and an operating station 2012 is provided on the first conveyor belt 201 corresponding to each bottle positioning unit 101 and located below the bottle positioning unit 101, a plurality of the operating stations 2012 are located between the two ends of the first conveyor belt 201 and arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 201, the interval conveying unit 202 is provided at a first end 2011 of the first conveyor belt 201 and conveys bottles 30 to the first end 2011 at predetermined time intervals, so that the distance between any two adjacent bottles 30 on the first conveyor belt 201 is equal to the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units 101.

[0053] The interval conveying unit 202 conveys the bottle body 30 to the first end 2011 at a predetermined time interval, so that the interval between the bottle bodies 30 on the first conveyor belt 201 is a predetermined spacing, which is equal to the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units 101, so that the multiple bottle positioning units 101 clamp the bottle body 30 on the operating station 2012 corresponding to each bottle positioning unit 101 to perform the bottle cap 40 packaging operation. With this arrangement, the multiple operating stations 2012 can be operated simultaneously, thereby improving the working efficiency.

[0054] Further, refer to Figures 2-5The interval conveying unit 202 is further refined to include a first sensor 2021, a control unit, a synchronous belt 2023, and its supporting driver 2024. The first sensor 2021 is precisely installed near the first end 2011 of the first conveyor belt 201 and is responsible for real-time monitoring of the arrival of the bottles 30. The control unit, as an intelligent hub, is closely connected to the driver 2024 via electrical signals to ensure rapid and accurate instruction transmission. When the first sensor 2021 detects the bottle 30, it does not take action immediately. Instead, it accurately calculates the preset time interval and sends a start instruction to the driver 2024. The driver 2024 then drives the synchronous belt 2023 to operate rapidly, at a speed greater than that of the first conveyor belt 201, ensuring that the bottles 30 are delivered one by one to the first conveyor belt 201 with precise time differences, forming an equidistant arrangement. This series of designs not only improves the accuracy of conveying, but also ensures the efficient and stable operation of the bottle cap packaging equipment, greatly improving the overall operating efficiency.

[0055] Further, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the interval conveying unit 202 includes two edge guards 2025 and a connecting rod 2026 corresponding to each edge guard 2025. The two edge guards 2025 are key components. They are precisely set on both sides of the conveying path of the synchronous belt 2023 and remain perpendicular to the conveying direction to ensure the stability and centering of the bottle body 30 during the conveying process.

[0056] To enhance the flexibility and practicality of this design, the conveyor device 20 includes a gantry 203 straddling the interspaced conveyor units 202. The gantry 203 straddles the interspaced conveyor units 202, providing solid support for the adjustment of the edge guards 2025. The gantry 203 is equipped with linear guides 2031, arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the synchronous belt 2023. These guides allow each edge guard 2025 to be slidably connected to the linear guides 2031 via corresponding connecting rods 2026. The connecting rods 2026 smoothly slide and adjust on the linear guides 2031, thereby driving the position of the edge guards 2025. This design not only facilitates quick adjustment of the edge guard spacing according to the varying sizes of the bottles 30, but also significantly improves the versatility and ease of maintenance of the conveyor device, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the bottle cap packaging production line.

[0057] Further, refer to Figure 5As shown, a second sensor 20252 is provided on the edge guard 2025, adjacent to the first end 2011. This sensor monitors the presence of the bottle 30 on the synchronous belt 2023. When the second sensor 20252 detects that the bottle 30 is securely positioned, it immediately sends a stop signal to the drive 2024, halting the synchronous belt 2023 and preventing bottle accumulation or collision. Conversely, if the second sensor 20252 fails to detect a bottle, the drive 2024 continues to rotate the synchronous belt 2023, ensuring that the bottles are continuously and accurately conveyed to the first conveyor belt 201. This design not only enhances the automated control of the conveying process but also effectively improves the response speed and accuracy of the overall system.

[0058] Further, still refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the spacing conveying unit 202 is also equipped with an adjustment mechanism, specifically comprising a screw 2027 and a wheel 2028. One end of the screw 2027 is tightly connected to the wheel 2028 from its central axis, while the other end passes through two connecting rods 2026 and forms a threaded connection with them. By rotating the wheel 2028, the screw 2027 is driven along its axial direction, thereby causing the two connecting rods 2026 and the edge guards 2025 connected thereto to adjust their positions synchronously. This design not only simplifies the adjustment process for the edge guard spacing, but also improves the accuracy and stability of the adjustment, ensuring that the conveying unit can adapt to bottles of different sizes, thereby enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of the production line.

[0059] Preferably, elastic protective members 20251 are installed on the opposing inner sides of the two edge guards 2025. This design is intended to prevent the bottle 30 from directly contacting the hard edge guards during transportation, reducing the risk of wear and damage. At the same time, the cushioning effect of the elastic material further ensures that the bottle passes through the interval conveying unit 202 stably and safely.

[0060] Furthermore, the conveying device 20 further integrates a second conveyor belt 204 and a guide unit 205 to achieve continuous conveying and precise alignment of the bottles. The second conveyor belt 204 is located at the end of the synchronous belt 2023 away from the first conveyor belt 201. The synchronous belt 2023 forms a relay with the first conveyor belt 201 to ensure a smooth transfer of the bottles 30.

[0061] The guiding unit 205, located above the second conveyor belt 204, consists of two guiding walls 2051 positioned opposite each other perpendicular to the conveyor belt 204's direction of transport, forming a clamping and guiding space between them. To accommodate varying bottle sizes, each guiding wall 2051 is drivable and adjustable, allowing it to move toward or away from the other guiding wall 2051 as needed, thereby flexibly adjusting the size of the clamping and guiding space. This design not only improves bottle positioning accuracy but also lays a solid foundation for the smooth execution of subsequent processes.

[0062] The conveyor device 20 is further equipped with a bottle cap sensor 206, which is carefully positioned on the first conveyor belt 201, away from its first end 2011, to ensure that the detection process is at the end of the production process. With this design, multiple operating stations 2012 are cleverly distributed in the area between the first end 2011 and the bottle cap sensor 206, forming an orderly operation process. The core function of the bottle cap sensor 206 is that it uses non-contact detection technology to accurately identify whether the bottle cap 40 is correctly assembled on the passing bottle body 30. This mechanism, a key link in quality control, provides instant feedback on the operating status of the bottle cap packaging equipment 10, ensuring that each bottle of product has undergone an effective capping operation, thereby greatly improving the production line's automated monitoring level and product qualification rate.

[0063] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0064] The intermittent conveying unit 202 delivers the bottles 30 to the first end 2011 of the first conveyor belt 201 at preset intervals, ensuring that the bottles 30 are arranged at a fixed spacing on the first conveyor belt 201. This spacing is carefully designed to perfectly match the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units 101 in the bottle cap sealing equipment 10. This arrangement ensures that when the bottles 30 are conveyed to the operating area, each bottle is accurately grasped by its corresponding bottle positioning unit 101 and immediately begins the bottle cap 40 sealing process. This design cleverly enables simultaneous multi-station operation, significantly improving overall efficiency and accelerating production.

[0065] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0066] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, tasks, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0067] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0068] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conveying device for a bottle cap packaging device, wherein the bottle cap packaging device has at least two bottle positioning units arranged at equal distances along a first direction, characterized in that: The conveying device includes a first conveyor belt and an interval conveying unit. The conveying direction of the first conveyor belt is parallel to the first direction. An operating station is provided on the first conveyor belt corresponding to each bottle positioning unit and is located below the bottle positioning unit. Multiple operating stations are located between the two ends of the first conveyor belt and are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt. The interval conveying unit is provided at the first end of the first conveyor belt and conveys bottles to the first end at a predetermined time interval so that the distance between any two adjacent bottles on the first conveyor belt is equal to the distance between any two adjacent bottle positioning units.

2. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interval conveying unit includes a first sensing element, a control unit, a synchronous belt and a driving element for driving the synchronous belt. The transmission speed of the synchronous belt is greater than the transmission speed of the first conveyor belt. The first sensing element is arranged on the first conveyor belt near the first end and is used to sense the bottle body. The control unit is electrically connected to the driving element and controls the driving element to start after a predetermined time interval after the first sensing element senses the bottle body.

3. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interval conveying unit includes two edge guards and a connecting rod corresponding to each edge guard. The two edge guards are arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the synchronous belt. The conveying device includes a gantry frame straddling the interval conveying unit. A linear guide rail is arranged on the gantry frame in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the synchronous belt. Each of the edge guards is slidably connected to the linear guide rail through a corresponding connecting rod.

4. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second sensing element is provided on the edge guard near the first end. The second sensing element is used to sense the bottle body. The driving element can close or drive the synchronous belt according to whether the second sensing element senses the bottle body.

5. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The interval conveying unit also includes an adjustment mechanism, which includes a screw rod and a wheel disc. The screw rod is connected to the wheel disc from the central axis of the wheel disc and is passed through the two connecting rods. The screw rod is threadedly connected to the two connecting rods respectively.

6. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: An elastic protective piece is provided on a surface of each of the two protective edges facing the other.

7. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a second conveyor belt and a guiding unit. The second conveyor belt is connected to the end of the synchronous belt away from the first conveyor belt. The guiding unit includes two guiding walls arranged opposite to each other and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt. A clamping and guiding space located above the second conveyor belt is formed between the two guiding walls. Each of the guiding walls can be driven to move toward or away from another guiding wall to adjust the size of the clamping and guiding space.

8. The conveying device for bottle cap packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bottle cap sensor, which is arranged on the first conveyor belt at a position away from the first end, and the plurality of operating stations are located between the first end and the bottle cap sensor.

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