Automatic cup body distributing device

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic cup body distributing device which comprises a conveying unit, a distributing unit and an unloading unit, the conveying unit is used for horizontally conveying a plurality of stacked cup bodies, and a distributing station and an unloading station connected with a packaging station are sequentially formed on a conveying path of the plurality of cup bodies. The material distributing unit is arranged at the material distributing station and comprises a material distributor and a counter; the material distributor is used for releasing the cup bodies one by one to pass through the material distributing station or preventing the cup bodies from passing through the material distributing station to be separated to form the cup body groups; the counter is used for counting the number of the cup bodies passing through the material distributing station; and the unloading unit comprises an unloading power device arranged at the unloading station. On one hand, through the cooperation of the distributor and the counter, cup body groups meeting the packaging number are separated in the conveying process of a plurality of cup bodies, the packaging number of the cup bodies is automatically and accurately controlled, and the error rate is reduced; and on the other hand, continuous material distribution and discharging of the multiple cup bodies before packaging are achieved, efficiency is effectively improved, operation is easy and convenient, and labor intensity is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material dispensing devices, specifically relating to an automatic cup dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the production process of beverage cups, after the cup is formed, multiple cups are usually stacked and then transported from the processing station to the packaging station via a conveyor line for packaging.

[0003] However, during packaging, it is usually necessary to control the number of cups stacked. For example, 20 cups are packaged as a group. However, in actual production, after the stacked cups are transported to the designated location, the corresponding number of cups need to be manually selected for packaging. This is not only inefficient but also prone to errors, resulting in the packaging quantity not meeting the requirements. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a brand-new automatic cup dispensing device.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic cup dispensing device is disclosed for supplying cup sets in accordance with the required packaging quantity to a packaging station. The dispensing device includes a conveying unit for horizontally conveying multiple stacked cups, a dispensing unit, and an unloading unit. A dispensing station and an unloading station connected to the packaging station are sequentially formed along the conveying path of the multiple cups. The dispensing unit is located at the dispensing station and includes a dispenser for releasing cups one by one through the dispensing station or preventing cups from passing through the dispensing station to separate the cup sets, and a counter for counting the number of cups passing through the dispensing station. The unloading unit includes an unloading power unit located at the unloading station. As the cup sets enter the unloading station, the unloading power unit drives the corresponding cup sets from the unloading station into the packaging station.

[0007] According to a specific embodiment and preferred aspect of this utility model, the distributor has a dispensing end. When released, the dispensing end avoids the cup body. During dispensing, the dispensing end inserts into the gap between two adjacent cup bodies and, under the transmission force of the transmission unit, drives multiple cup bodies to separate to form a cup body group. Here, dispensing is achieved while maintaining cup body transmission, improving dispensing efficiency, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0008] Preferably, the distributor includes a dispensing module forming a dispensing end from the bottom and a lifting drive component for driving the dispensing module to move up and down.

[0009] Specifically, the bottom of the dispensing end has a notch that gradually narrows from top to bottom. During dispensing, the dispensing end abuts against the end face of one of the two adjacent cups, while the notch avoids the side wall of the other of the two adjacent cups. This avoids squeezing the cups and also serves to correct and guide the cups during transport.

[0010] Preferably, the counter includes a counting rod capable of vertical rotation and a counting component for counting the number of times the counting rod rotates vertically. The counting rod has an elastic tendency to keep one end inserted into the gap between two adjacent cups located below the notch, and during transport, multiple cups sequentially drive the counting rod upward to rotate out of the gap. It should be noted that when the cups are stacked, there are gaps between adjacent cups. Therefore, by inserting the end of the counting rod into the gap between two adjacent cups, during the transport of the cups, the cup located on the rear side gradually pushes the counting rod upward to rotate out of the gap. When the end of the counting rod moves relative to the gap between the next adjacent cup, the counting rod, under its elastic tendency, keeps its end inserted into the gap again, thus completing the counting. This method is simple and convenient to operate, and has a high counting accuracy.

[0011] Specifically, the end of the counting rod that extends into the gap between two adjacent cups is arched upwards. This allows the counting rod to flip upwards under the push of the cup, preventing it from jamming and hindering the cup's movement, thus increasing reliability.

[0012] According to another specific embodiment and preferred aspect of this utility model, the transmission unit includes a conveyor belt extending horizontally along the stacking direction of multiple cups, and a conveyor frame reciprocating between the discharge end of the conveyor belt and the unloading station, wherein the sorting station is located on the transmission path formed by the conveyor belt; the conveyor frame is used to transfer cup groups conforming to the packaging quantity from the discharge end of the conveyor belt to the unloading station. This improves the success rate of the sorted cup groups entering the unloading station. It should be particularly noted that, using the transmission unit of this application, when the cups are transferred between the conveyor belt and the conveyor frame, the cups entering the conveyor frame continue to move under the pushing force of the cups on the conveyor belt, so as to realize that the entire cup group enters the conveyor frame.

[0013] Preferably, the conveyor frame extends along the stacking direction of multiple cups and forms an upward-opening V-shape. When the conveyor frame moves to the unloading station, the unloading power unit drives the conveyor frame to rotate up and down, causing multiple cups to be unloaded to the packaging station. One end of the conveyor frame forms an arc shape that matches the discharge end of the conveyor belt to improve the tightness of the connection. Here, the structure is simple and easy to install and implement.

[0014] Specifically, the unloading power unit includes a rotating shaft, a V-shaped tilting frame fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and matching the conveyor frame, and a telescopic power rod rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft and driving the rotating shaft to rotate around its own center line. The inner wall of the conveyor frame and the tilting frame are in contact and relatively sliding. This increases the transmission stability of the conveyor frame.

[0015] In addition, the material distribution device also includes a return unit, which includes a return elevator. When the number of remaining cups is insufficient, the unloading power unit drives the conveyor frame to flip towards the return elevator and unloads the remaining cups onto the return elevator. Here, when the number of remaining cups is insufficient for packaging, the return elevator sends the cups back onto the production line to be stacked and packaged with other cups.

[0016] Due to the implementation of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] In existing technologies, after multiple stacked cups are transported to a designated location, a manual selection of the corresponding number of cups is required for packaging. This is not only inefficient but also prone to errors, resulting in insufficient packaging quantity. This application addresses the shortcomings and defects of the existing technology by designing an automatic cup dispensing device. With this dispensing device, multiple stacked cups are horizontally transported by a transmission unit to pass through a dispensing station and an unloading station in sequence. At the dispensing station, a dispenser releases cups one by one, and a counter counts the number of cups passing through the dispensing station. When the number of cups meets the packaging quantity, the dispenser stops the cups from passing through the dispensing station, and the cup group that meets the packaging quantity is transported by the transmission unit into the unloading station. At the unloading station, an unloading power unit drives the corresponding cup group that meets the packaging quantity from the unloading station into the packaging station. Therefore, compared with the prior art, this utility model, on the one hand, separates cup groups that meet the packaging quantity during the transmission of multiple cups by cooperating with the distributor and the counter, thereby achieving automatic and precise control of the number of cups packaged and reducing the error rate; on the other hand, it realizes continuous distribution and unloading of multiple cups before packaging, effectively improving efficiency, and is simple, convenient and labor-intensive to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the automatic cup dispensing device of this utility model (partially omitted);

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A right-view diagram (partially omitted);

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of a local structure;

[0021] Figure 4for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of a local structure (during unloading);

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of a local structure (during material return);

[0023] Wherein: 1. Transmission unit; 11. Conveyor belt; 12. Conveyor frame; w1. Material sorting station; w2. Unloading station;

[0024] 2. Material distribution unit; 21. Material distributor; 210. Material distribution module; d. Material distribution end; k. Notch; 211. Lifting drive component; 22. Counter; 220. Counting rod;

[0025] 3. Unloading unit; 30. Unloading power unit; 300. Rotating shaft; 301. Tilting frame; 302. Telescopic power rod;

[0026] 4. Return material unit; 40. Return material elevator;

[0027] W, Packaging station; B, Cup body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" a second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element present. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "above," "below," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the automatic cup dispensing device of this embodiment is used to supply cup sets in accordance with the packaging quantity to the packaging station W, and includes a transmission unit 1, a dispensing unit 2 and an unloading unit 3.

[0034] Specifically, the transmission unit 1 is used for horizontally transmitting multiple stacked cups B, and a material distribution station w1 and an unloading station w2 connected to the packaging station W are formed sequentially on the transmission path of the multiple cups B.

[0035] For ease of implementation, the transmission unit 1 includes a conveyor belt 11 extending horizontally along the stacking direction of multiple cups B, and a conveyor frame 12 reciprocating between the discharge end of the conveyor belt 11 and the unloading station w2, wherein the sorting station w1 is located on the transmission path formed by the conveyor belt 11; the conveyor frame 12 is used to transfer cup groups B that meet the packaging quantity from the discharge end of the conveyor belt to the unloading station w2. This improves the success rate of the sorted cup groups entering the unloading station.

[0036] In some specific embodiments, the conveyor frame 12 extends along the stacking direction of the multiple cups B and is in a V-shape with the opening facing upwards. Driven by any conventional linear cylinder, the conveyor frame 12 reciprocates along the stacking direction of the multiple cups B to realize the transfer and conveying of the cups. One end of the conveyor frame 12 forms an arc shape that matches the discharge end of the conveyor belt 11 to improve the tightness of the connection.

[0037] In this example, the material distribution unit 2 is set at the material distribution station w1 and includes a distributor 21 for releasing cups B one by one through the material distribution station w1 or preventing cups B from passing through the material distribution station w1 to separate them into cup groups that meet the packaging quantity, and a counter 22 for counting the number of cups passing through the material distribution station w1.

[0038] For ease of implementation, the distributor 21 has a dispensing end d. When released, the dispensing end d avoids the cup body B. During dispensing, the dispensing end d inserts into the gap between two adjacent cup bodies B and, under the transmission force of the transmission unit 1, drives multiple cup bodies B to separate to form a cup body group that meets the packaging quantity. Here, dispensing is achieved while maintaining cup body transmission, improving dispensing efficiency, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the distributor 21 includes a dispensing module 210 with a dispensing end d formed from the bottom, and a lifting drive 211 for driving the dispensing module to move up and down. The bottom of the dispensing end d has a notch k that gradually narrows from top to bottom. During dispensing, the dispensing end d abuts against the end face of one of the two adjacent cups B, and the notch k avoids the side wall of the other of the two adjacent cups B. This avoids squeezing the cups and also serves to correct and guide the cups during transport.

[0040] The counter 22 includes a counting rod 220 capable of vertical rotation and a counting component for counting the number of vertical rotations of the counting rod 220. The counting rod 220 has an elastic tendency to keep one end inserted into the gap between two adjacent cups B located below the notch k. During transmission, multiple cups B successively drive the counting rod 220 to rotate upwards to move out of the gap. The number of vertical rotations of the counting rod 220 counted by the counting component is the number of cups passing through the material distribution station. The counting component can be any conventional counting device, which is self-evident and feasible. It should be noted that when the cups are stacked, there are gaps between adjacent cups. Therefore, by inserting the end of the counting rod into the gap between two adjacent cups, during the transmission of the cups, the cup located on the rear side gradually pushes the counting rod upwards to rotate out of the gap. When the end of the counting rod moves relative to the gap between the next adjacent cup, the counting rod, under its elastic tendency, keeps its end inserted into the gap again, thereby completing the counting. The operation is simple and convenient, and the counting accuracy is high.

[0041] Meanwhile, the end of the counting rod 220 that extends into the gap between two adjacent cups B is arched upwards. This facilitates the counting rod's upward rotation under the push of the cup, preventing jamming and hindering cup transmission, thus increasing reliability.

[0042] In this example, the unloading unit 3 includes an unloading power unit 30 installed at the unloading station w2. As cup groups that meet the packaging quantity enter the unloading station w2, the unloading power unit 30 drives the corresponding multiple cups B from the unloading station w2 into the packaging station W.

[0043] In some specific embodiments, when the conveyor frame 12 moves to the unloading station w2, the unloading power unit 30 drives the conveyor frame 12 to flip up and down and drive multiple cups B to be unloaded to the packaging station W.

[0044] To further facilitate implementation, the unloading power unit 30 includes a rotating shaft 300, a V-shaped tilting frame 301 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 300 and matched with the conveyor frame 12, and a telescopic power rod 302 rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft 300 and driving the rotating shaft 300 to rotate around its own center line. The conveyor frame 12 and the inner wall of the tilting frame 301 are in contact and relatively slidably arranged. This increases the transmission stability of the conveyor frame.

[0045] Furthermore, the material distribution device in this embodiment also includes a return unit 4, which includes a return lift 40. When the remaining number of cups B is insufficient, the unloading power unit 30 drives the conveyor frame 12 to flip towards the return lift 40 and unload the remaining cups B onto the return lift 40. The return lift 40 is any conventional cup lifting machine. Here, when the remaining number of cups is insufficient for packaging, the cups are fed back into the production line by the return lift to continue stacking and packaging with other cups.

[0046] In summary, with this material distribution device, multiple stacked cups are horizontally transported by the transmission unit to pass through the material distribution station and the unloading station in sequence. At the material distribution station, the distributor releases the cups one by one, and a counter counts the number of cups passing through the material distribution station. When the number of cups meets the packaging quantity, the distributor stops the cups from passing through the material distribution station, and the cup group that meets the packaging quantity enters the unloading station with the transmission unit. At the unloading station, the unloading power unit drives the corresponding cup group that meets the packaging quantity from the unloading station into the packaging station. Therefore, compared with the prior art, this utility model, on the one hand, through the cooperation of the distributor and the counter, separates cup groups that meet the packaging quantity during the transmission of multiple cups, realizing automatic and precise control of the number of cups packaged, and reducing the error rate; on the other hand, it realizes continuous dispensing and unloading of multiple cups before packaging, effectively improving efficiency, and is simple, convenient, and labor-intensive to operate; thirdly, it realizes dispensing while maintaining the transmission of cups, improving dispensing efficiency, and is simple and convenient to operate; fourthly, when using the dispensing module of this application, it avoids squeezing the cups, and at the same time, it can also play a role in correcting and guiding the transmission of cups; fifthly, when the cups are stacked, adjacent cups... There are gaps between the cups. Therefore, the end of the counting rod extends into the gap between two adjacent cups. During the transfer of the cups, the cup located on the rear side gradually pushes the counting rod upward and flips it out of the gap. When the end of the counting rod moves relative to the gap between the next adjacent cup, the counting rod retains its end in the gap again under the elastic tendency, thus completing the counting. The operation is simple and convenient, and the counting accuracy is high. Sixthly, it is convenient for the counting rod to flip upward under the push of the cup, avoiding jamming and hindering the transfer of cups, thus increasing reliability. Seventhly, when the number of remaining cups is insufficient for packaging, the cups are sent back to the production line by the return material elevator to continue to be stacked and packaged with other cups.

[0047] The present utility model has been described in detail above, with the aim of enabling those skilled in the art to understand its contents and implement it. However, this description should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cup dispensing device, used to supply cup sets in accordance with the packaging quantity to the packaging station, characterized in that: The material distribution device includes a conveying unit for horizontally conveying multiple stacked cups, a material distribution unit, and an unloading unit. A material distribution station and an unloading station connected to the packaging station are sequentially formed along the conveying path of the multiple cups. The material distribution unit is located at the material distribution station and includes a distributor for releasing cups one by one through the material distribution station or preventing cups from passing through the material distribution station to separate the cup groups, and a counter for counting the number of cups passing through the material distribution station. The unloading unit includes an unloading power unit located at the unloading station. As the cup groups enter the unloading station, the unloading power unit drives the corresponding cup groups from the unloading station into the packaging station.

2. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distributor has a dispensing end. When released, the dispensing end avoids the cup body. When dispensing, the dispensing end inserts into the gap between two adjacent cup bodies and drives the multiple cup bodies to separate under the transmission force of the transmission unit to form the cup body group.

3. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distributor includes a dispensing module forming the dispensing end from the bottom and a lifting drive component that drives the dispensing module to move up and down.

4. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the dispensing end has a notch that gradually narrows from top to bottom. When dispensing, the dispensing end abuts against the end face of one of the two adjacent cups, and the notch avoids the side wall of the other of the two adjacent cups.

5. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The counter includes a counting rod capable of flipping up and down, and a counting component for counting the number of times the counting rod flips up and down. The counting rod has an elastic tendency to keep one end inserted into the gap between two adjacent cups located below the notch, and multiple cups drive the counting rod to flip upwards one by one during transmission to get out of the gap.

6. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The end of the counting rod that extends into the gap between two adjacent cups is in an upward-arched arc shape.

7. The automatic cup dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The transmission unit includes a conveyor belt extending horizontally along the stacking direction of multiple cups and a conveyor frame that reciprocates between the discharge end of the conveyor belt and the unloading station, wherein the material distribution station is located on the transmission path formed by the conveyor belt; the conveyor frame is used to transfer the cup group from the discharge end of the conveyor belt to the unloading station.

8. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The conveyor extends along the stacking direction of multiple cups and is in a V-shape with the opening facing upwards. When the conveyor moves to the unloading station, the unloading power unit drives the conveyor to flip up and down and drives the multiple cups to be unloaded to the packaging station.

9. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The unloading power unit includes a rotating shaft, a V-shaped tilting frame fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and matching the conveyor frame, and a telescopic power rod rotatably connected to one end of the rotating shaft and driving the rotating shaft to rotate around its own center line. The conveyor frame and the inner wall of the tilting frame are attached to each other and slidably arranged relative to each other.

10. The automatic cup dispensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The material distribution device also includes a return unit, wherein the return unit includes a return lifter. When the number of remaining cups is insufficient, the unloading power unit drives the conveyor frame to flip towards the return lifter and drives the remaining cups to be unloaded onto the return lifter.

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