Sheet feeding mechanism for blister processing
By employing a loading mechanism consisting of a frame, a feeding conveyor belt, a carrier, and a synchronous drive unit in the thermoforming process, and utilizing the cooperation of the loading roller and the reduction gear, the problems of high cost and high risk of material detachment by the robotic arm in the existing loading mechanism are solved, thereby achieving structural simplification and improved operational reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423052671.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing thermoforming sheet loading mechanisms are costly and pose a high risk of material slippage at the robotic arm execution end, resulting in downtime.
The sheet feeding mechanism includes a frame, a feeding conveyor belt, a carrier, and a synchronous drive unit. It uses the cooperation of feeding rollers, reduction gears, and racks to achieve precise sheet feeding through motor drive, and combines buffer plates and buffer springs to compensate for running errors.
The structure of the loading mechanism has been simplified, costs have been reduced, operational reliability has been improved, and the risk of downtime has been reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vacuum forming technology and relates to a sheet loading mechanism for vacuum forming. Background Technology
[0002] Vacuum forming is a process in which rigid plastic is cut into sheets, softened by heat, and then shaped under negative pressure. The sheets are stacked and fed one by one into the vacuum forming machine. Most existing sheet feeding mechanisms use robotic arms to grip the sheets, which is costly and has the risk of machine shutdown due to material slippage from the robotic arm. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing a sheet loading mechanism for thermoforming. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to simplify the structure of the sheet loading mechanism.
[0004] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A feeding mechanism for thermoforming, characterized in that it includes a frame, a feeding conveyor belt, a carrier frame longitudinally slidably connected to the frame, and a synchronous drive unit. The synchronous drive unit includes a feeding roller rotatably connected to the frame, a reduction gear connected to the feeding roller via a belt, and a rack disposed on the carrier frame. The rack meshes with the reduction gear, and the feeding roller is driven by a motor.
[0005] Furthermore, a buffer plate is longitudinally slidably connected to the bottom of the carrier, and several buffer springs are provided between the buffer plate and the carrier.
[0006] The rotating feed roller delivers the top sheet stacked on the buffer plate into the feed conveyor belt. During the rotation of the feed roller, the entire carrier frame moves upward. Through the setting of the reduction gear, the feed roller can rotate at a certain angle so that the top sheet is completely inserted into the feed conveyor belt. The carrier frame can move upward by the thickness of one sheet. In this way, the overall height of the stacked sheets can still be matched with the feed roller. The buffer spring not only makes the feed roller press the top sheet tightly, but also compensates for a certain running error. Attached Figure Description
[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the upper plate mechanism.
[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission structure between the feeding roller and the rack.
[0009] In the diagram, 1 is the frame; 2 is the feed conveyor belt; 3 is the carrier; 4 is the feeding roller; 5 is the reduction gear; 6 is the rack; 7 is the buffer plate; and 8 is the buffer spring. Detailed Implementation
[0010] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0011] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The sheet-feeding mechanism shown includes a frame 1, a feeding conveyor belt 2, a carrier 3 longitudinally slidably connected to the frame 1, and a synchronous drive unit. The synchronous drive unit includes a feeding roller 4 rotatably connected to the frame 1, a reduction gear 5 connected to the feeding roller via a belt, and a rack 6 mounted on the carrier 3. The rack 6 meshes with the reduction gear 5. The feeding roller 4 is driven by a motor. A buffer plate 7 is longitudinally slidably connected to the bottom of the carrier 3, and several buffer springs 8 are arranged between the buffer plate 7 and the carrier 3.
[0012] The feeding roller 4 rotates, feeding the topmost sheet stacked on the buffer plate 7 into the feeding conveyor belt 2. During the rotation of the feeding roller 4, the carrier 3 can be moved upward as a whole. Through the setting of the reduction gear 5, the feeding roller 4 can rotate at a certain angle so that the topmost sheet is completely inserted into the feeding conveyor belt 2. The carrier 3 can be moved upward as a whole by the thickness of one sheet. In this way, the overall height of the stacked sheets can still be matched with the feeding roller 4. The buffer spring 8 can not only make the feeding roller 4 press the top sheet tightly, but also compensate for a certain running error. Of course, considering that there is still a certain friction between the plastic sheets, powder can be sprinkled on the stacking and bonding surfaces of the sheets during the stacking process to further reduce the resistance of mutual friction between the sheets.
[0013] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A sheet loading mechanism for thermoforming, characterized in that, It includes a frame (1), a feeding conveyor belt (2), a carrier frame (3) that is longitudinally slidably connected to the frame (1), and a synchronous drive unit. The synchronous drive unit includes a feeding roller (4) that is rotatably connected to the frame (1), a reduction gear (5) that is connected to the feeding roller by a belt, and a rack (6) that is set on the carrier frame (3). The rack (6) meshes with the reduction gear (5), and the feeding roller (4) is driven by a motor.
2. The sheet loading mechanism for vacuum forming according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer plate (7) is longitudinally slidably connected to the bottom of the carrier (3), and several buffer springs (8) are provided between the buffer plate (7) and the carrier (3).