Automatic pipe feeding mechanism

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the automatic hose feeding mechanism is characterized in that the automatic hose feeding mechanism comprises a hose storage hopper used for storing packaging hoses; a feeding channel is obliquely mounted at a discharge hole of the pipe storage hopper; an adjusting assembly used for adjusting the inclination angle of the feeding channel is arranged at the bottom of the feeding channel. A feeding assembly used for receiving the packaging hoses conveyed by the feeding channel and overturning and conveying the packaging hoses is installed at a discharging opening of the feeding channel. The feeding channel is further provided with a material stirring assembly and a control assembly which are used for preventing the packaging hoses from being stacked in the conveying channel. The control assembly is electrically connected with the feeding assembly and the material stirring assembly. The whole operation is fully automatic and convenient and fast, the production and processing efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor cost is reduced; the inclination angle used for adjusting the feeding channel is arranged on the feeding channel, so that the conveying speed of pipe fittings in the feeding channel is changed by adjusting the inclination angle of fed materials according to the actual application condition of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, and more specifically, to an automatic tube feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The tube filling and folding machine is used to fill materials into tubes (also known as tubing, which has a pre-sealed head and an open tail, with the main body of the tubing being cylindrical) and then seal the tail end. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, daily cosmetic, food, and adhesive industries. The materials filled are usually pastes, such as creams, ointments, and toothpaste. However, existing tube filling and folding machines require manual feeding during the tube loading process. This results in high production costs, low production efficiency, and high labor intensity. Therefore, we propose an automatic tube loading mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic tube feeding mechanism to solve the technical problems existing in the background technology.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an automatic tube feeding mechanism, comprising: a tube storage hopper for storing packaging tubes; a feeding channel is installed at an inclined outlet of the tube storage hopper; an adjustment component for adjusting the inclination angle of the feeding channel is provided at the bottom of the feeding channel; a feeding component for receiving the packaging tubes conveyed by the feeding channel and flipping and conveying them is installed at the outlet of the feeding channel; the feeding channel is also provided with a material-dispensing component and a control component for preventing the packaging tubes from stacking in the conveying channel; the control component is electrically connected to the feeding component and the material-dispensing component respectively.

[0005] Optionally, the feeding assembly includes: a first fixed seat, a bearing seat, a drive shaft, a cylinder, a connector, a fixing plate, a T-shaped seat, a baffle plate, and a limiting plate; the bearing seat is mounted on the fixed seat; the cylinder is fixed to one side of the bearing seat; one end of the connector is drively connected to the output end of the cylinder, and the other end is fixedly connected to the drive shaft; the other end of the drive shaft passes through the bearing seat and is fixedly connected to the fixing plate; the drive shaft is rotatably mounted on the bearing seat; the fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the T-shaped seat; the baffle plate is fixedly mounted on the other side of the T-shaped seat; the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bearing seat through a bracket and is located on one side of the drive shaft; the cylinder is electrically connected to the control assembly.

[0006] Optionally, the control component includes: an electrical box and a controller; the electrical box is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel; the controller is installed inside the electrical box; and is electrically connected to the electrical box, the cylinder, and the feeding assembly, respectively.

[0007] Optionally, the feeding assembly includes: a drive motor, an L-shaped feeding plate, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod, a connecting plate, and a support frame; the drive motor is electrically connected to the controller; the drive motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding channel, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod; the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a sliding rod; one end of the connecting plate is provided with a sliding groove adapted to the sliding rod; the sliding rod is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the support frame through bearings, and one end of it is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting plate; the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the L-shaped feeding plate; the support frame is installed at one end of the feeding channel.

[0008] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes: a second fixed seat, a lead screw, a manual wheel, and a mounting base; one end of the lead screw is threadedly connected to the second fixed seat; the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting base; the mounting base is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel; the manual wheel is threadedly connected to the end of the lead screw near the second fixed seat.

[0009] Optionally, the feeding channel is also provided with at least one guide plate.

[0010] This utility model features fully automated operation, making it convenient, fast, and effective in improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. Furthermore, by setting an adjustable inclination angle on the feeding channel, the conveying speed of the feeding channel can be changed according to the user's actual application. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an assembly drawing of this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during assembly;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the feeding component in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0015] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0016] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic tube feeding mechanism, including: a tube storage hopper 1 for storing packaging tubes; a feeding channel 2 is installed at an inclined position at the outlet of the tube storage hopper 1; an adjustment component 3 is provided at the bottom of the feeding channel 2 for adjusting the inclination angle of the feeding channel 2; a feeding component 4 is installed at the outlet of the feeding channel 2 for receiving the packaging tubes conveyed by the feeding channel and flipping and conveying them; the feeding channel 2 is also provided with a material-dispensing component 5 and a control component 6 for preventing the packaging tubes from stacking in the conveying channel; the control component 6 is electrically connected to the feeding component 4 and the material-dispensing component 5 respectively.

[0019] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-3As shown, the feeding channel 2 is connected to the discharge end of the tube storage hopper at an incline. After the tube material is sent out from the tube storage hopper 1, it is conveyed downward along the inclined feeding channel 2. During the conveying process, the material feeding component 5 feeds the tube material in the feeding channel 2 to flatten it and prevent the tubes from stacking. This ensures that the tubes are conveyed one by one to the station of the feeding component 4. After receiving the tubes, the feeding component 4 flips the tube material and sends it to the filling station of the hose filling and folding machine for subsequent filling and folding operations. The entire operation is fully automated, convenient, and fast, effectively improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. Furthermore, by setting an adjustable inclination angle on the feeding channel 2, the conveying speed of the tubes in the feeding channel 2 can be changed according to the user's actual application.

[0020] Further, the feeding assembly 4 includes: a first fixed seat 41, a bearing seat 42, a transmission shaft 43, a cylinder 44, a connecting piece 45, a fixing plate 46, a T-shaped seat 47, a baffle plate 48, and a limiting plate 49; the bearing seat 42 is mounted on the fixed seat; the cylinder 44 is fixed to one side of the bearing seat 42; one end of the connecting piece 45 is drively connected to the output end of the cylinder 44, and the other end is fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 43; the other end of the transmission shaft 43 passes through the bearing seat 42 and is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 46; the transmission shaft 43 is rotatably mounted on the bearing seat 42; the fixing plate 46 is fixedly connected to one side of the T-shaped seat 47; the baffle plate 48 is fixedly mounted on the other side of the T-shaped seat 47; the limiting plate 49 is fixedly connected to the bearing seat 42 through a bracket and is located on one side of the transmission shaft 43; the cylinder 44 is electrically connected to the control assembly 6.

[0021] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-3 The limiting plate 49 shown is an L-shaped limiting plate 49, which cooperates with the T-shaped seat 47 to form a limiting groove for the packaging tube. The limiting groove is located directly above the tube filling and folding machine, so that the packaging tube can be placed at the predetermined work position of the tube filling and folding machine for subsequent filling and folding operations. During operation, when the cylinder 44 pushes out, its piston pushes outward, pushing the connecting piece 45 to move, which in turn drives the transmission shaft 43, which is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting piece 45, to rotate. 3. During the rotation, the T-shaped seat 47 is rotated, causing the packaging tube on the T-shaped seat 47 to rotate as well, so that it can cooperate with the limiting plate 49 to place the packaging tube at the predetermined work position of the tube filling and folding machine for subsequent filling and folding operations; during the rotation of the T-shaped seat 47, the baffle plate 48 is rotated simultaneously. During the rotation of the baffle plate 48, it replaces the T-shaped seat 47 and blocks the outlet of the feeding channel 2 to prevent the packaging tube from falling off during the rotation of the T-shaped seat 47.

[0022] Furthermore, the control component 6 includes: an electrical box 61 and a controller; the electrical box 61 is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel 2; the controller is installed inside the electrical box 61; and is electrically connected to the electrical box 61, the cylinder 44 and the feeding component 5 respectively.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-3 As shown, the electrical box 61 is an electrical box 61 equipped with an internal circuit system. The controller can be a microcontroller, MCU, PLC or other controller that controls the orderly operation of various electrical components. In this embodiment, an MCU is selected.

[0024] Further, the feeding assembly 5 includes: a drive motor 51, an L-shaped feeding plate 52, a rotating shaft 53, a connecting rod 54, a connecting plate 55, and a support frame 56; the drive motor 51 is electrically connected to the controller; the drive motor 51 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding channel 2, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod 54; the other end of the connecting rod 54 is provided with a sliding rod; one end of the connecting plate 55 is provided with a sliding groove adapted to the sliding rod; the sliding rod is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the rotating shaft 53 is rotatably installed on the support frame 56 through a bearing, and one end of it is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting plate 55; the other end of the rotating shaft 53 is fixedly connected to the L-shaped feeding plate 52; the support frame 56 is installed at one end of the feeding channel 2.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-3 As shown, the drive motor 51 is a servo motor. When working, the drive motor 51 drives the connecting rod to work, which in turn drives the rotating shaft 53 connected to the connecting rod to rotate. During the rotation of the rotating shaft 53, the L-shaped material feeding plate 52 installed on the rotating shaft 53 rotates, thereby realizing the adjustment of the angle and height of the L-shaped material feeding plate 52; so as to adapt to the tilt angle of the feeding channel 2 and to perform material feeding and leveling operations on packaging hoses of different specifications and sizes.

[0026] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly 3 includes: a second fixed seat 31, a lead screw 32, a manual wheel 33, and a mounting base 34; one end of the lead screw 32 is threadedly connected to the second fixed seat 31; the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting base 34; the mounting base 34 is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel 2; the manual wheel 33 is threadedly connected to the end of the lead screw near the second fixed seat 31; specifically, the manual wheel 33 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 32 and is mainly used to limit the lead screw 32. When it is necessary to adjust the feeding angle of the feeding channel 2, the user can adjust the angle of the feeding channel 2 by turning the lead screw and adjusting the height of the lead screw 32, which is convenient and quick to operate.

[0027] Optional, such as Figure 1-3As shown, the feeding channel 2 is also provided with at least one guide plate 7; the guide plate 7 is installed above the feeding channel 2 to prevent the pipes from piling up on the feeding channel 2 when the baffle plate 48 blocks the outlet of the feeding channel 2, thus affecting the orderly feeding of the feeding assembly 4.

[0028] This utility model discloses an automatic pipe feeding mechanism. The entire operation is fully automated, convenient and quick, effectively improving production and processing efficiency and reducing labor costs. Furthermore, by setting an adjustable inclination angle on the feeding channel 2, the conveying speed of the pipe fittings in the feeding channel 2 can be changed according to the user's actual application.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic pipe-loading mechanism, characterized in that, include: A storage hopper for storing packaging hoses; the outlet of the storage hopper is inclinedly equipped with a feeding channel; the bottom of the feeding channel is provided with an adjustment component for adjusting the inclination angle of the feeding channel; the outlet of the feeding channel is equipped with a feeding component for receiving the packaging hoses conveyed by the feeding channel and flipping and conveying them; the feeding channel is also provided with a material-dispensing component and a control component for preventing the packaging hoses from stacking in the conveying channel; the control component is electrically connected to the feeding component and the material-dispensing component respectively.

2. The automatic tube-raising mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes: a first fixed seat, a bearing seat, a drive shaft, a cylinder, a connector, a fixing plate, a T-shaped seat, a baffle plate, and a limiting plate; the bearing seat is mounted on the fixed seat; the cylinder is fixed to one side of the bearing seat; one end of the connector is drively connected to the output end of the cylinder, and the other end is fixedly connected to the drive shaft; the other end of the drive shaft passes through the bearing seat and is fixedly connected to the fixing plate; the drive shaft is rotatably mounted on the bearing seat; the fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the T-shaped seat; the baffle plate is fixedly mounted on the other side of the T-shaped seat; the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bearing seat via a bracket and is located on one side of the drive shaft; the cylinder is electrically connected to the control assembly.

3. The automatic tube-loading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control components include: an electrical box and a controller; the electrical box is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel; the controller is installed inside the electrical box; and is electrically connected to the electrical box, the cylinder and the feeding assembly respectively.

4. An automatic tube-raising mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes: a drive motor, an L-shaped feeding plate, a rotating shaft, a connecting rod, a connecting plate, and a support frame; the drive motor is electrically connected to the controller; the drive motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the feeding channel, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod; the other end of the connecting rod is provided with a sliding rod; one end of the connecting plate is provided with a sliding groove adapted to the sliding rod; the sliding rod is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the support frame through bearings, and one end of it is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting plate; the other end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the L-shaped feeding plate; the support frame is installed at one end of the feeding channel.

5. An automatic tube-loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes: a second fixed seat, a lead screw, a manual wheel, and a mounting base; one end of the lead screw is threadedly connected to the second fixed seat; the other end is fixedly connected to the mounting base; the mounting base is installed at the bottom of the feeding channel; the manual wheel is threadedly connected to the end of the lead screw near the second fixed seat.

6. An automatic tube-raising mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding channel is also equipped with at least one guide plate.

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