Cap sorter for crabapple juice filling
By designing a cap sorting machine for crabapple juice filling, which uses ultrasonic sensors and nozzles to automatically identify and remove caps that do not meet the requirements, the problem of low efficiency of manual cap sorting is solved, and efficient automated sorting is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421850502.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-01
AI Technical Summary
In the current process of bottling crabapple juice, the cap sorting method requires manual picking, which results in low efficiency, high manpower and cost, and low automation.
A cap sorting machine for crabapple juice filling was designed. It achieves automated cap sorting through components such as conveyor belt, ultrasonic sensor, nozzle and buffer cloth. The ultrasonic sensor identifies the orientation of the cap and the nozzle sprays high-pressure air to remove caps that do not meet the requirements. The buffer cloth reduces the impact force.
It improves the automation level of bottle cap sorting, saves manpower and time, and increases the efficiency of cap sorting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of crabapple juice filling technology, and in particular to a capping machine for crabapple juice filling. Background Technology
[0002] Before bottling crabapple juice, in addition to cleaning and preparing the bottles themselves, the caps also need to be sorted so that they enter the capping machine in a certain order. Current cap sorting methods typically require workers to use tools to pick and sort the caps by size, resulting in low efficiency, high manpower and time consumption, low automation, high processing costs, and poor practicality. Therefore, this invention proposes a cap sorting machine for crabapple juice bottling. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a capping machine for filling crabapple juice, which solves the problems mentioned above.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] This utility model discloses a capping machine for filling crabapple juice, comprising a worktable, a conveyor belt above the worktable, a top plate above the conveyor belt, and the top plate connected to the worktable by a support mechanism. Below the top plate, along the conveyor belt's transport direction, a feeding cylinder and a cylinder are arranged sequentially, with an ultrasonic sensor at the bottom of the cylinder. A nozzle is positioned on the worktable in front of the conveyor belt, behind the ultrasonic sensor, and connected to compressed air via a vent pipe. A buffer cloth is placed between the worktable and the top plate, positioned behind the conveyor belt. A hopper connected to the feeding cylinder is located above the top plate, and a transport mechanism is positioned above the hopper, with one end of the transport mechanism located inside a material box. A guide plate is positioned below the buffer cloth, with its other end located inside the material box.
[0006] Furthermore, the nozzle is mounted on the workbench via a mounting bracket.
[0007] Furthermore, a limit bar is provided at the front end of the conveyor belt.
[0008] Furthermore, the transport mechanism includes a support frame located inside the hopper, the support frame being connected to a fixed plate via an inclined support rod, the support frame and the fixed plate being connected together by a conveyor belt, and a motor for driving the conveyor belt to move being mounted on the fixed plate; a plurality of conveyor buckets are equidistantly arranged on the conveyor belt.
[0009] Furthermore, a protective cover is fitted onto the fixing plate.
[0010] Furthermore, the protective cover has a bent structure.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This utility model of a cap sorting machine for crabapple juice filling uses a transport mechanism to move bottle caps to a hopper. The caps then fall onto a conveyor belt via a discharge cylinder under their own weight. After being detected by an ultrasonic sensor, the front and back of the caps are checked. Caps that do not meet the requirements are sprayed away by high-pressure air from a nozzle, and then fall onto a guide plate after being cushioned by a buffer cloth. Finally, they return to the material bin to await the next batch of shipments. In summary, this utility model of a cap sorting machine for crabapple juice filling is easy to operate, improves the automation level of sorting, saves manpower and time, and increases cap sorting efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to this utility model;
[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Material bin; 2. Conveying mechanism; 3. Protective cover; 4. Hopper; 5. Top plate; 6. Feeding cylinder; 7. Cylinder; 8. Ultrasonic sensor; 9. Nozzle; 10. Mounting bracket; 11. Vent pipe; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Limit bar; 14. Guide plate; 15. Buffer cloth;
[0017] 201. Support frame; 202. Conveyor belt; 203. Conveyor bucket; 204. Fixing plate; 205. Motor. Detailed Implementation
[0018] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a capping machine for filling crabapple juice includes a worktable, a conveyor belt 12 mounted above the worktable, and a top plate 5 mounted above the conveyor belt 12. The top plate 5 is connected to the worktable via a support mechanism. The support mechanism is located behind the conveyor belt 12 and mainly serves to provide support and protection.
[0019] Below the top plate 5, along the transport direction of the conveyor belt 12, a feeding cylinder 6 and a cylinder 7 are installed in sequence. An ultrasonic sensor 8 is installed at the bottom of the cylinder 7. An ultrasonic sensor is a sensor that measures depth by sending and receiving ultrasonic signals. In this embodiment, the ultrasonic sensor 8 detects the bottle cap and can identify whether the bottle cap is facing up or down, and transmits the signal to the control unit.
[0020] A nozzle 9 is installed on the workbench in front of the conveyor belt 12. The nozzle 9 is located behind the ultrasonic sensor 8 and is connected to compressed air through a vent pipe 11. The compressed air is sprayed out from the nozzle 9 at high pressure, and the airflow blows the bottle caps off the conveyor belt 12, realizing intelligent sorting operation.
[0021] A cushioning cloth 15 is installed between the workbench and the top plate 5, and the cushioning cloth 15 is located behind the conveyor belt 12. A guide plate 14 is installed below the cushioning cloth 15, and the other end of the guide plate 14 is located inside the material box 1. The blown bottle caps reach the cushioning cloth 15, and after the impact force is reduced, they fall onto the guide plate 14 below, and slide along the guide plate 14 into the material box 1.
[0022] A hopper 4, communicating with the feed cylinder 6, is installed above the top plate 5. A conveying mechanism 2 is installed above the hopper 4, with the other end of the conveying mechanism 2 located inside the material box 1. The conveying mechanism 2 includes a support 201 located inside the material box 1. The support 201 is connected to a fixed plate 204 via an inclined support rod. The support 201 and the fixed plate 204 are connected together by a conveyor belt 202. A motor 205, which drives the conveyor belt 202, is installed on the fixed plate 204. Several conveying hoppers 203 are installed at equal intervals on the conveyor belt 202.
[0023] The nozzle 9 is mounted on the workbench via the mounting bracket 10.
[0024] Limit bar 13 is installed at the front end of the conveyor belt 12.
[0025] A protective cover 3 is fitted onto the fixing plate 204, and the protective cover 3 has a bent structure.
[0026] The operation process of this utility model is as follows:
[0027] First, the bottle caps in the material bin 1 are transported to the top of the hopper 4 by the transport mechanism 2 and fall into the hopper 4. Then, the bottle caps fall from the feed cylinder 6 to the conveyor belt 12 below under their own weight. During the transport process on the conveyor belt 12, the ultrasonic sensor 8 detects the bottle caps and can identify whether the bottle caps are facing up or down, and transmits the signal to the control unit. After that, the control unit controls the nozzle 9 to open and spray the non-compliant bottle caps out of the conveyor belt 12. Finally, the blown bottle caps reach the buffer cloth 15 and, after the impact force is reduced, fall onto the guide plate 14 below and slide along the guide plate 14 into the material bin 1.
[0028] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A capping machine for filling crabapple juice, characterized in that: The system includes a workbench, above which is a conveyor belt (12). Above the conveyor belt (12) is a top plate (5), which is connected to the workbench via a support mechanism. Below the top plate (5), along the transport direction of the conveyor belt (12), are sequentially arranged a feed cylinder (6) and a cylinder (7). An ultrasonic sensor (8) is located at the bottom of the cylinder (7). A nozzle (9) is positioned on the workbench in front of the conveyor belt (12), and the nozzle (9) is located behind the ultrasonic sensor (8). The nozzle (9) is connected to compressed air through the air pipe (11); a buffer cloth (15) is provided between the workbench and the top plate (5), and the buffer cloth (15) is located behind the conveyor belt (12); a hopper (4) communicating with the feed cylinder (6) is provided above the top plate (5), a conveying mechanism (2) is provided above the hopper (4), the other end of the conveying mechanism (2) is located in the material box (1), a guide plate (14) is provided below the buffer cloth (15), and the other end of the guide plate (14) is located in the material box (1).
2. The capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle (9) is mounted on the workbench via a mounting bracket (10).
3. The capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the conveyor belt (12) is provided with a limit bar (13).
4. The capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport mechanism (2) includes a support (201) located inside the hopper (1). The support (201) is connected to a fixed plate (204) by an inclined support rod. The support (201) and the fixed plate (204) are connected together by a conveyor belt (202). A motor (205) for driving the conveyor belt (202) is provided on the fixed plate (204). Several conveyor buckets (203) are equidistantly arranged on the conveyor belt (202).
5. The capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective cover (3) is fitted onto the fixing plate (204).
6. The capping machine for filling crabapple juice according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protective cover (3) has a bent structure.