Fruit juice packaging bottle overturning and erecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a fruit juice packaging bottle overturning and erecting device which comprises a supporting frame, a plurality of overturning modules are installed on the supporting frame in a matched mode, each overturning module comprises a mechanical arm mechanism fixed to the supporting frame, the working end of each mechanical arm mechanism is connected with an overturning mechanism, and the overturning mechanisms are driven by the mechanical arm mechanisms to move. The workpiece is grabbed by the turnover mechanism and is driven to turn over by 90 degrees, so that the workpiece is turned over to a vertical state, and the workpiece is conveyed to a target position under the action of the mechanical arm mechanism. Through the arrangement of the multiple overturning modules, a toppled workpiece can be automatically grabbed, the toppled workpiece is overturned to be in a vertical state, the overturned workpiece is conveyed to a designated position to be discharged, the working process is continuous, the production takt is compact, the production efficiency is high, the automation degree is high, and the subsequent boxing work is greatly facilitated; the labor intensity of workers can be effectively reduced, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of juice production technology, and in particular to a juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device. Background Technology

[0002] Ultra-high pressure (HPP) sterilization equipment applies a pressure of 400-600 MPa within a sealed container, using water as the medium. This effectively kills bacteria and mold in beverages and foods, preserving vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in fruit juice without the addition of preservatives, thus ensuring the juice's flavor and nutritional value. HPP sterilization is typically the final step in bottled fruit juice production; after sterilization, the juice is packaged and boxed.

[0003] In existing technology, after being sterilized by ultra-high pressure sterilization equipment, juice packaging bottles are discharged via conveyor belt. After being discharged, the packaging bottles need to be manually packed by operators, which is slow, resulting in low production efficiency, high labor intensity, and high labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device to address the problems of low production efficiency, high labor intensity, and high labor costs associated with manually packing packaging bottles at the discharge end of ultra-high pressure sterilization equipment in existing technologies.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A juice bottle flipping and uprighting device includes a support frame, on which several flipping modules are mounted. Each flipping module includes a robotic arm mechanism fixed to the support frame. The working end of the robotic arm mechanism is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the robotic arm mechanism drives the flipping mechanism to move.

[0007] The workpiece is grasped by the flipping mechanism and rotated 90°, so that the workpiece is flipped to an upright position. Under the action of the robotic arm mechanism, the workpiece is transported to the target position.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0009] The structure of a single robotic arm mechanism is as follows: it includes a hollow drive base, inside which are fixed several drive motors evenly spaced along the circumference. The output end of a single drive motor extends to the outside of the drive base and is connected to one end of a first rotating arm. The other end of the single first rotating arm is hinged to one end of a second rotating arm, and the other end of the second rotating arm is simultaneously hinged to a connecting base.

[0010] A single drive motor drives the corresponding first rotating arm to rotate, thereby driving the corresponding second rotating arm to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting seat to move within a certain space.

[0011] In a single robotic arm mechanism, a single first rotating arm is hinged to a corresponding second rotating arm via a first hinge axis.

[0012] In a single robotic arm mechanism, a single second rotating arm is hinged to a connecting seat via a second hinge axis.

[0013] The structure of a single flipping mechanism is as follows: a fixed base connected to the working end of the robotic arm mechanism, a rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the fixed base, a flipping seat fixed on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft, and a suction cup assembly fitted on the flipping seat to grip the workpiece.

[0014] A cylinder is installed on the fixed base. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the flipping base. The cylinder extends or retracts, thereby driving the flipping base to rotate relative to the fixed base, and then the suction cup assembly drives the workpiece to flip 90°.

[0015] In a single flipping mechanism, the rotating shaft is rotatably engaged with a fixed base via a bearing assembly.

[0016] In a single flipping mechanism, the flipping seat has a first connecting hole for mounting with a rotating shaft.

[0017] In a single tilting mechanism, the output end of the cylinder is connected to a connecting rod via a connector, and the connecting rod and the connector are arranged in an L-shape.

[0018] In a single flipping mechanism, a second connecting hole is provided on the flipping seat for mounting with a connecting rod.

[0019] A protective cover is fitted onto the support frame.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This utility model has a compact and reasonable structure and is easy to operate. By setting multiple flipping modules, it can automatically grab tilted workpieces, flip them to an upright position, and transport them to a designated location for unloading. Its working process is continuous, the production cycle is compact, the production efficiency is high, and the degree of automation is high. It greatly facilitates the subsequent packing work, effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, and reduces labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The main view.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping module in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded view.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The main view.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm mechanism in this utility model.

[0028] The components include: 1. Support frame; 2. Robotic arm mechanism; 3. Tilting mechanism; 4. Electrical control box assembly; 5. Workpiece;

[0029] 201. First rotating arm; 202. Second rotating arm; 203. Drive base; 204. Connecting base;

[0030] 301. Fixed base; 302. Flip base; 303. Suction cup assembly; 304. Bearing assembly; 305. Cylinder; 306. Rotating shaft; 307. Connector; 308. Connecting rod; 309. First connecting hole; 310. Second connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] The structure and function of this utility model are as follows:

[0033] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device includes a support frame 1. Several flipping modules are mounted on the support frame 1. Each flipping module includes a robotic arm mechanism 2 fixed to the support frame 1. The working end of the robotic arm mechanism 2 is connected to a flipping mechanism 3. The robotic arm mechanism 2 drives the flipping mechanism 3 to move. The flipping mechanism 3 grasps the workpiece 5 and flips the workpiece 5 by 90°, thereby turning the workpiece 5 into an upright state. Under the action of the robotic arm mechanism 2, the workpiece 5 is transported to the target position. By setting the flipping module, the device can automatically grasp the tilted workpiece 5, flip it into an upright state, and transport the flipped workpiece 5 to the designated position for discharge. The working process is continuous, the production cycle is compact, the production efficiency is high, and the degree of automation is high. It greatly facilitates the subsequent packing work, effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, and reduces labor costs.

[0034] like Figure 6As shown, the structure of a single robotic arm mechanism 2 is as follows: it includes a hollow drive base 203, inside which are fixed several drive motors evenly spaced along the circumference. The output end of each drive motor extends to the outside of the drive base 203 and is connected to one end of a first rotating arm 201. The other end of the first rotating arm 201 is hinged to one end of a second rotating arm 202, and the other end of the second rotating arm 202 is simultaneously hinged to a connecting seat 204. Each drive motor drives the corresponding first rotating arm 201 to rotate, thereby causing the corresponding second rotating arm 202 to rotate, which in turn causes the connecting seat 204 to move within a certain spatial range. By setting up the robotic arm mechanism 2, the flipping mechanism 3 can be moved within a certain spatial range, thus facilitating the flipping mechanism 3 to grasp the workpiece 5 or place the workpiece 5 at a designated position.

[0035] In a single robotic arm mechanism 2, a single first rotating arm 201 is hinged to a corresponding second rotating arm 202 via a first hinge pin; in a single robotic arm mechanism 2, a single second rotating arm 202 is hinged to a connecting seat 204 via a second hinge pin. By setting hinge pins to achieve the hinge connection between components, the connection relationship is stable and reliable, effectively improving the structural stability of the robotic arm mechanism 2.

[0036] like Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, the structure of a single flipping mechanism 3 is as follows: it includes a fixed base 301 connected to the working end of the robotic arm mechanism 2; a rotating shaft 306 is rotatably mounted on the fixed base 301; a flipping seat 302 is fixed on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft 306; a suction cup assembly 303 is fitted onto the flipping seat 302, which grips the workpiece 5; a cylinder 305 is fitted onto the fixed base 301, and the output end of the cylinder 305 is connected to the flipping seat 302. The cylinder 305 extends or retracts, thereby driving the flipping seat 302 to rotate relative to the fixed base 301, and then the suction cup assembly 303 drives the workpiece 5 to flip 90°. By setting up the flipping mechanism 3, the workpiece 5 can be gripped and flipped, thereby flipping the tilted workpiece 5 to an upright position, which is convenient for subsequent packing of the workpiece 5.

[0037] In the single flipping mechanism 3, the flipping seat 302 is L-shaped, which facilitates the installation of the suction cup assembly 303.

[0038] In the single flipping mechanism 3, the rotating shaft 306 is rotatably engaged with the fixed seat 301 through the bearing assembly 304, and the rotating shaft 306 is rotatably engaged with the fixed seat 301 and fixedly connected to the flipping seat 302.

[0039] In the single flipping mechanism 3, the flipping base 302 has a first connecting hole 309 for mounting with the rotating shaft 306. The first connecting hole 309 and the rotating shaft 306 are interference-fitted.

[0040] In the single flipping mechanism 3, the output end of the cylinder 305 is connected to the connecting rod 308 through the connector 307. The connecting rod 308 and the connector 307 are arranged in an L-shape. The connector 307 is fixed to the output end of the cylinder 305, and the connecting rod 308 is fixed to the connector 307.

[0041] In a single flipping mechanism 3, a second connecting hole 310 is provided on the flipping base 302 for mounting with the connecting rod 308. The connecting rod 308 is rotatably engaged with the flipping base 302 through the second connecting hole 310; by setting the connecting rod 308 to cooperate with the rotating shaft 306, the linear motion of the cylinder 305 can be converted into the rotational motion of the flipping base 302.

[0042] A protective cover is installed on the support frame 1. The support frame 1 is used to support the flipping module, and the protective cover can protect the flipping module. In addition, an electrical control box assembly 4 is also installed on the support frame 1. It is electrically connected to the flipping module and is used to control the operation of the flipping module.

[0043] The working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0044] In this utility model, workpiece 5 is a packaging bottle, which is transported by a feeding conveyor belt (all the packaging bottles on the feeding conveyor belt are in an tilted state). Multiple flipping modules on the support frame 1 can synchronously or asynchronously grab the packaging bottles on the feeding conveyor belt, flip them, and place them in another conveyor belt or packaging box.

[0045] When one of the flipping modules is working, the drive motor in the drive base 302 drives the corresponding first rotating arm 201 to rotate at a certain angle, so that the robotic arm mechanism 2 can drive the flipping mechanism 3 to move above the feeding conveyor belt, thereby grabbing the workpiece 5.

[0046] The suction cup assembly 303 grips the workpiece 5 on the feeding conveyor belt. After gripping, the tilting cylinder 305 extends, driving the tilting seat 302 to rotate 90° relative to the fixed seat 301, thereby rotating the workpiece 5 90° (at this time, the packaging bottle is in an upright position, as shown). Figure 1 (as shown);

[0047] After the flipping is completed, the drive motor starts again, driving the corresponding first rotating arm 201 to rotate, so that the robotic arm mechanism 2 drives the workpiece 5 to move through the flipping mechanism 3, thereby placing the workpiece 5 in the discharge conveyor belt or packaging box.

[0048] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A device for flipping and uprighting juice packaging bottles, characterized in that: Includes a support frame (1), on which several flipping modules are mounted. Each flipping module includes a robotic arm mechanism (2) fixed on the support frame (1). The working end of the robotic arm mechanism (2) is connected to the flipping mechanism (3), and the flipping mechanism (3) is driven to move by the robotic arm mechanism (2). The flipping mechanism (3) grabs the workpiece (5) and drives the workpiece (5) to flip 90°, so that the workpiece (5) flips to an upright state. Under the action of the robotic arm mechanism (2), the workpiece (5) is transported to the target position.

2. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of a single robotic arm mechanism (2) is as follows: it includes a hollow drive base (203), inside which are fixed several drive motors evenly spaced along the circumference. The output end of a single drive motor extends to the outside of the drive base (203) and is connected to one end of a first rotating arm (201). The other end of the single first rotating arm (201) is hinged to one end of a second rotating arm (202), and the other end of the second rotating arm (202) is simultaneously hinged to a connecting base (204). A single drive motor drives the corresponding first rotating arm (201) to rotate, thereby driving the corresponding second rotating arm (202) to rotate, and in turn driving the connecting seat (204) to move within a certain spatial range.

3. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: In a single robotic arm mechanism (2), a single first rotating arm (201) is hinged to a corresponding second rotating arm (202) via a first hinge axis.

4. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: In the single robotic arm mechanism (2), a single second rotating arm (202) is hinged to the connecting seat (204) via a second hinge axis.

5. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of a single flipping mechanism (3) is as follows: it includes a fixed seat (301) connected to the working end of the robotic arm mechanism (2), a rotating shaft (306) is rotatably mounted on the fixed seat (301), a flipping seat (302) is fixed on the outer circumference of the rotating shaft (306), and a suction cup assembly (303) is fitted on the flipping seat (302) to grip the workpiece (5); A cylinder (305) is installed on the fixed seat (301). The output end of the cylinder (305) is connected to the flipping seat (302). The cylinder (305) extends or retracts, thereby driving the flipping seat (302) to rotate relative to the fixed seat (301), and then driving the workpiece (5) to rotate 90° through the suction cup assembly (303).

6. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: In a single flipping mechanism (3), the rotating shaft (306) is rotatably engaged with the fixed seat (301) via a bearing assembly (304).

7. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: In a single flipping mechanism (3), the flipping seat (302) has a first connecting hole (309) for mounting with a rotating shaft (306).

8. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: In a single flipping mechanism (3), the output end of the cylinder (305) is connected to the connecting rod (308) via a connector (307), and the connecting rod (308) and the connector (307) are arranged in an L-shape.

9. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: In a single flipping mechanism (3), a second connecting hole (310) is provided on the flipping seat (302) for mounting in conjunction with the connecting rod (308).

10. The juice packaging bottle flipping and uprighting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover is fitted onto the support frame (1).

Images