Automatic feeding and welding device for mask ear bands

By designing an automatic mask ear loop feeding and welding device, which utilizes components such as vacuum suction cups and pneumatic fingers to achieve automatic feeding of mask pieces and automatic welding of ear loops, the problem of insufficient automation in existing technologies is solved, and processing efficiency is improved.

CN223533013UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11NANHAI WONDERFUL NONWOVEN CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422606397.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

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Technical Problem

Existing mask ear loop welding devices lack sufficient automation, cannot automatically feed mask pieces, and can only weld ear loops on one side of the mask, resulting in low automation and processing efficiency.

Method used

An automatic mask ear loop feeding and welding device was designed, comprising a feeding mechanism and a welding mechanism. Utilizing components such as vacuum suction cups, lifting guide rails, pneumatic fingers, and welding heads, it realizes automatic feeding of the mask body and automatic welding of the ear loops. Through the coordinated work of drive devices such as servo motors, cylinders, and stepper motors, it completes the automatic conveying of mask pieces, clamping of ear loops, and welding.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic feeding of the mask body and automatic welding of the ear loops, improving the automation level and processing efficiency of the device. The overall structure has a high degree of automation and significantly improves processing efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mask ear band automatic feeding welding device which comprises a feeding mechanism and a welding mechanism, the feeding mechanism comprises a first conveying belt, a feeding guide rail and a vacuum suction cup, the feeding guide rail is connected with a feeding seat in a sliding mode, and the feeding seat is connected with the vacuum suction cup; according to the device, the feeding mechanism is arranged, mask bodies on the first conveying belt are conveyed to the second conveying belt through a feeding guide rail and a vacuum suction cup of the feeding mechanism, automatic feeding is achieved, then the lifting guide rail, the first lifting base and the first pneumatic finger are arranged, and the two ends of each ear belt are clamped; by arranging a first lifting air cylinder and moving to the position, needing to be welded, of the mask body and arranging a second lifting air cylinder and a welding head, the second lifting air cylinder drives the welding head to move downwards, the two ends of the ear bands are welded to the mask body, therefore, automatic feeding of the mask body and automatic welding of the ear bands are achieved, and the overall structure is high in automation degree and machining efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding and welding device for mask ear loops. Background Technology

[0002] A face mask is a hygiene and epidemic prevention product, generally worn over the mouth and nose to filter the air entering the mouth and nose, thereby blocking harmful gases, odors, droplets, viruses, and other substances. It is made of materials such as gauze or paper. After the initial production of the mask sheet, the two ear loops need to be welded to the mask sheet to form a mask. The existing ear loop welding equipment is not fully automated. Usually, there is no automatic feeding of the mask sheet, and the welding of the ear loops also requires manual length setting and feeding, followed by welding. Announcement No. CN212422231U discloses a mask ear loop welding machine, comprising: a base on which a mask body is horizontally placed; a wire preparation mechanism including a first wire clamp and a second wire clamp, both capable of clamping the mask ear loops and sliding in the left-right direction; a clamping mechanism capable of clamping both ends of the mask ear loops and transferring them above the mask body; a wire cutting mechanism for cutting the mask ear loops; a welding mechanism capable of moving vertically and welding the cut mask ear loops to the mask body; and a baffle vertically disposed on the base in the left-right direction and located between the two clamps, wherein the mask ear loops clamped by the two clamps can wrap around part of the baffle as the clamps move. This device cannot automatically feed mask pieces and can only weld ear loops on one side of the mask, indicating insufficient automation. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding and welding device for mask ear loops with a high degree of automation and high processing efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: an automatic material feeding and welding device for mask ear loops, comprising a material feeding mechanism and a welding mechanism. The material feeding mechanism includes a first conveyor belt, a feeding guide rail, and a vacuum suction cup. A feeding seat is slidably connected to the feeding guide rail, and a vacuum suction cup is connected to the feeding seat.

[0005] The welding mechanism includes a working platform and a second conveyor belt and a support set on the working platform. The vacuum suction cup is used to transport the mask body from the first conveyor belt to the second conveyor belt. The support is set directly above the second conveyor belt and is equipped with a lifting guide rail. A first lifting seat is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail. Two first pneumatic fingers are set on the left and right sides of the bottom of the first lifting seat. The two first pneumatic fingers on the same side are used to jointly clamp the two ends of the ear loops. A second lifting cylinder is set on the support and is connected downward to a lifting frame. Two welding heads are set on the left and right sides of the bottom of the lifting frame. The two welding heads on the same side are used to weld the two ends of the ear loops to the mask body.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: it realizes automatic feeding of the mask body and automatic welding of the ear loops. The device is equipped with a feeding mechanism, which uses the feeding guide rail and vacuum suction cup of the feeding mechanism to transport the mask body on the first conveyor belt to the second conveyor belt, thus realizing automatic feeding. Then, by setting up a lifting guide rail, a first lifting seat, and a first pneumatic finger, the two ends of the ear loops are clamped and moved to the position where the mask body needs to be welded. Then, by setting up a second lifting cylinder and a welding head, the second lifting cylinder drives the welding head to move down, thus realizing the welding of the two ends of the ear loops to the mask body. This achieves automatic feeding of the mask body and automatic welding of the ear loops. The overall structure has a high degree of automation and high processing efficiency.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism also includes a feeding frame, a first servo motor, and a feeding plate. The feeding frame is equipped with a first conveyor belt, a feeding guide rail, and a feeding plate. The feeding plate is inclined downwards and is located at the feeding end of the first conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the first servo motor is connected to a first screw, which is threadedly connected to a feed seat. A first lifting cylinder is mounted on the feed seat, and the first lifting cylinder is vertically positioned and connected downwards to a vacuum suction cup. With the above structure, this invention enables the vacuum suction cup to move back and forth and up and down.

[0009] Furthermore, the second conveyor belt is provided with multiple partition plates, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length of the second conveyor belt, with a mask body placed between each pair of adjacent partition plates. With the above structure, this invention can accommodate and convey mask bodies one by one, and also facilitates subsequent welding processing.

[0010] Furthermore, a stepper motor is mounted on the bracket, and the stepper motor is connected to a cam. The cam is hinged to a first rocker arm, and the first rocker arm is hinged to a first lifting seat. With the above structure, this invention enables the first lifting seat to move up and down.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting frame is connected to multiple return springs, and these multiple return springs are collectively connected downwards to a pressing plate. The pressing plate is used to press the mask body firmly onto the second conveyor belt. With the above structure, this invention achieves the pressing of the mask body, facilitating welding processing.

[0012] Furthermore, the support is equipped with two unwinding motors, each connected to an unwinding roller, which is used to unwind the ear strap. With the above structure, this invention achieves automatic unwinding of the ear strap.

[0013] Furthermore, sliding guide rails are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the work platform. The sliding guide rails are parallel to the second conveyor belt. Two sliding seats are slidably connected to the sliding guide rails. A second pneumatic finger is provided on one sliding seat, and a fixing cylinder is provided on the other sliding seat. The second pneumatic finger is connected to two grippers, which are used to hold the ear loops. The fixing cylinder is connected to a fixing block, which is used to hold the ear loops. With the above structure, this utility model can achieve traction and fixed-length ear loops.

[0014] Furthermore, a third conveyor belt is respectively provided on the left and right sides of the work platform, and the third conveyor belt is respectively connected to two sliding seats on the same side. With the above structure, this utility model enables the ear loops to be moved to a set position, facilitating the subsequent movement of both ends of the ear loops onto the mask body.

[0015] Furthermore, two rotary cylinders are provided at the bottom of the first lifting seat, and one of the rotary cylinders is connected downward to a first pneumatic finger. With the above structure, this invention enables the ear loop end to be rotated.

[0016] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a mounting frame, the mounting frame is provided with a propulsion cylinder, and a cutting blade is slidably connected to the mounting frame. The propulsion cylinder is connected to the cutting blade and is used to drive the cutting blade to open or close. With the above structure, this utility model enables the cutting of ear loops.

[0017] Furthermore, support cylinders are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the working platform, and welding bases are connected upward to the support cylinders. The welding head and welding base are arranged vertically. With the above structure, the welding head and welding base cooperate to weld the ear loop ends to the mask body. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 4 The overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0023] Wherein, 1 is the loading rack, 11 is the first conveyor belt, 12 is the feeding guide rail, 121 is the feeding seat, 13 is the vacuum suction cup, 14 is the first servo motor, 15 is the loading plate, 16 is the first lifting cylinder, 2 is the working platform, 2a is the support, 21 is the second conveyor belt, 211 is the partition plate, 22 is the lifting guide rail, 221 is the first lifting seat, 222 is the first swing arm, 223 is the rotary cylinder, 224 is the first pneumatic finger, 23 is the stepper motor, and 231 is the cam. 24 is the second lifting cylinder, 25 is the lifting frame, 251 is the welding head, 252 is the return spring, 253 is the pressure plate, 26 is the sliding guide rail, 261 is the sliding seat, 262 is the second pneumatic finger, 263 is the gripper, 264 is the fixing cylinder, 265 is the fixing block, 266 is the third conveyor belt, 27 is the mounting frame, 271 is the propulsion cylinder, 272 is the cutting shears, 28 is the unwinding motor, 281 is the unwinding roller, 29 is the supporting cylinder, and 291 is the welding base. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] See appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5As shown, an automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks includes a feeding mechanism and a welding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding frame 1, a first servo motor 14, a feeding plate 15, a first conveyor belt 11, a feeding guide rail 12, and a vacuum suction cup 13. A feeding seat 121 is slidably connected to the feeding guide rail 12, and the vacuum suction cup 13 is connected to the feeding seat 121.

[0027] In this embodiment, the feeding rack 1 is provided with a first conveyor belt 11, a feeding guide rail 12, and a feeding plate 15. The feeding plate 15 is inclined downward and is located at the feeding end of the first conveyor belt 11.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first servo motor 14 is connected to the first screw, the first screw is threadedly connected to the feed seat 121, the feed seat 121 is provided with the first lifting cylinder 16, the first lifting cylinder 16 is vertically arranged, and the first lifting cylinder 16 is connected downward to the vacuum suction cup 13.

[0029] The welding mechanism includes a work platform 2 and a second conveyor belt 21 and a support 2a set on the work platform 2. A vacuum suction cup 13 is used to transport the mask body from the first conveyor belt 11 to the second conveyor belt 21. The support 2a is set directly above the second conveyor belt 21. A lifting guide rail 22 is set on the support 2a. A first lifting seat 221 is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail 22. Two first pneumatic fingers 224 are set on the left and right sides of the bottom of the first lifting seat 221. The two first pneumatic fingers 224 on the same side are used to clamp the two ends of the ear loops. A second lifting cylinder 24 is set on the support 2a. A lifting frame 25 is connected downward to the second lifting cylinder 24. Two welding heads 251 are set on the left and right sides of the bottom of the lifting frame 25. The two welding heads 251 on the same side are used to weld the two ends of the ear loops to the mask body.

[0030] In this embodiment, a stepper motor 23 is provided on the bracket 2a, the stepper motor 23 is connected to a cam 231, the cam 231 is hinged to a first rocker arm 222, and the first rocker arm 222 is hinged to a first lifting seat 221.

[0031] In this embodiment, the lifting frame 25 is connected to a plurality of return springs 252, and the plurality of return springs 252 are connected downward to a pressing plate 253. The pressing plate 253 is used to press the mask body onto the second conveyor belt 21. The second conveyor belt 21 is provided with a plurality of partition plates 211, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length of the second conveyor belt 21. A mask body is provided between each pair of adjacent partition plates 211.

[0032] In this embodiment, two unwinding motors 28 are provided on the bracket 2a, and the unwinding motors 28 are connected to unwinding rollers 281, which are used to unwind the ear straps.

[0033] In this embodiment, sliding guide rails 26 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the working platform 2. The sliding guide rails 26 are parallel to the second conveyor belt 21. Two sliding seats 261 are slidably connected to the sliding guide rails 26. A second pneumatic finger 262 is provided on one sliding seat 261, and a fixing cylinder 264 is provided on the other sliding seat 261. The second pneumatic finger 262 is connected to two grippers 263, which are used to hold the ear loops. The fixing cylinder 264 is connected to a fixing block 265, which is used to hold the ear loops. A third conveyor belt 266 is respectively provided on the left and right sides of the working platform 2. The third conveyor belt 266 is respectively connected to the two sliding seats 261 on the same side.

[0034] In this embodiment, two rotary cylinders 223 are provided at the bottom of the first lifting seat 221, and one rotary cylinder 223 is connected downward to a first pneumatic finger 224.

[0035] In this embodiment, a mounting bracket 27 is provided on the bracket 2a, a push cylinder 271 is provided on the mounting bracket 27, a cutting blade 272 is slidably connected to the mounting bracket 27, the push cylinder 271 is connected to the cutting blade 272, and the push cylinder 271 is used to drive the cutting blade to open or close.

[0036] In this embodiment, support cylinders 29 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the working platform 2. The support cylinders 29 are connected to the welding base 291, and the welding head 251 is arranged vertically with the welding base 291.

[0037] In this embodiment, the mask ear loop welding process is as follows: First, mask bodies are fed one by one from the feeding plate 15. The mask bodies slide downwards on the feeding plate 15 at an angle until they fall to the feeding end of the first conveyor belt 11. Then, the first conveyor belt 11 is started, and the first conveyor belt 11 conveys the mask bodies one by one until they are conveyed to the discharge end of the first conveyor belt 11.

[0038] At this time, the first servo motor 14 and the first lifting cylinder 16 are started respectively. The first servo motor 14 drives the first screw to rotate, thereby driving the feed seat 121 and the vacuum suction cup 13 to move back and forth. The piston rod of the first lifting cylinder 16 extends and retracts, thereby driving the vacuum suction cup 13 to move up and down, so that the vacuum suction cup 13 moves the mask body from the first conveyor belt 11 to the second conveyor belt 21 one by one, specifically moving it between the two adjacent partition plates 211 of the second conveyor belt 21.

[0039] Then start the second conveyor belt 21 until the second conveyor belt 21 transports the mask body to the set position directly below the bracket 2a;

[0040] At this time, the two unwinding motors 28 are started. The unwinding motors 28 drive the unwinding rollers 281 to unwind the ear belt. Then, after the ear belt passes the fixing block 265 of the fixing cylinder 264, it moves to the second pneumatic finger 262 and is clamped by the second pneumatic finger 262. Then, the third conveyor belt 266 is started to drive the two sliding seats 261 to move until they move to the set position.

[0041] At this time, the two propulsion cylinders 271 are activated, and the piston rods of the propulsion cylinders 271 retract to pull the cutting blade 272 to close, so that the cutting blade cuts the ear loops. Then, the two first pneumatic fingers 224 are activated, and the two first pneumatic fingers 224 on the same side clamp the two ends of the ear loops respectively. Then, the two rotary cylinders 223 on the same side are activated to drive the first pneumatic fingers 224 to rotate, so that the ends of the ear loops are aligned with the mask body.

[0042] At this point, the two supporting cylinders 29 are activated first, and the piston rods of the supporting cylinders 29 extend to drive the welding base 291 to move upward until the welding base 291 just supports the part of the mask body that needs to be welded to the ear loops. Then, the stepper motor 23 is activated, and the stepper motor 23 drives the cam 231 to rotate, which drives the first swing arm 222 to swing up and down, thereby driving the first lifting seat 221 to move up and down, and driving the first pneumatic finger 224 to move up and down, until the two ends of the ear loops are moved to the part of the ear loops to be welded, and the two ends of the ear loops are in contact with the part of the mask body that needs to be welded. Then, the two second lifting cylinders 24 are activated, and the piston rods of the second lifting cylinders 24 extend to drive the lifting frame 25 and the welding head 251 to move downward until the pressing plate 253 presses down on the mask body. The return spring 252 is compressed, and the lifting frame 25 continues to move downward until the welding head 251 contacts the ear loops, so that the welding head 251 and the welding base 291 cooperate to weld the two ends of the ear loops to the mask body. Finally, it is output through the second conveyor belt 21.

[0043] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Any person skilled in the art can make more possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this utility model, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the concept of this utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding and welding device for mask ear loops, comprising a feeding mechanism and a welding mechanism, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism includes a first conveyor belt (11), a feeding guide rail (12), and a vacuum suction cup (13). A feeding seat (121) is slidably connected to the feeding guide rail (12), and the vacuum suction cup (13) is connected to the feeding seat (121). The welding mechanism includes a working platform (2) and a second conveyor belt (21) and a bracket (2a) set on the working platform (2). The vacuum suction cup (13) is used to transport the mask body from the first conveyor belt (11) to the second conveyor belt (21). The bracket (2a) is set directly above the second conveyor belt (21). The bracket (2a) is provided with a lifting guide rail (22). The lifting guide rail (22) is slidably connected with a first lifting seat (221). The bottom left and right sides of the first lifting seat (221) are provided with two first pneumatic fingers (224). The two first pneumatic fingers (224) on the same side are used to clamp the two ends of the ear loops together. The bracket (2a) is provided with a second lifting cylinder (24). The second lifting cylinder (24) is connected downward to a lifting frame (25). The bottom left and right sides of the lifting frame (25) are provided with two welding heads (251). The two welding heads (251) on the same side are used to weld the two ends of the ear loops to the mask body.

2. The automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a feeding frame (1), a first servo motor (14), and a feeding plate (15). The feeding frame (1) is provided with a first conveyor belt (11), a feeding guide rail (12), and a feeding plate (15). The feeding plate (15) is inclined downward and is located at the feeding end of the first conveyor belt (11).

3. The automatic feeding and welding device for ear loops of a mask according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first servo motor (14) is connected to the first screw, which is threadedly connected to the feed seat (121). The feed seat (121) is provided with a first lifting cylinder (16), which is vertically arranged and connected downward to the vacuum suction cup (13).

4. The automatic material feeding and welding device for mask ear loops according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stepper motor (23) is provided on the bracket (2a), and the stepper motor (23) is connected to a cam (231). The cam (231) is hinged to a first rocker arm (222), and the first rocker arm (222) is hinged to a first lifting seat (221).

5. The automatic material feeding and welding device for mask ear loops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting frame (25) is connected to a plurality of return springs (252), and the plurality of return springs (252) are connected downward to a pressing plate (253), which is used to press the mask body onto the second conveyor belt (21).

6. The automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two unwinding motors (28) are provided on the bracket (2a), and the unwinding motors (28) are connected to unwinding rollers (281), which are used to unwind ear straps.

7. The automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The working platform (2) is provided with sliding guide rails (26) on the left and right sides respectively. The sliding guide rails (26) are parallel to the second conveyor belt (21). Two sliding seats (261) are slidably connected on the sliding guide rails (26). A second pneumatic finger (262) is provided on one of the sliding seats (261), and a fixed cylinder (264) is provided on the other sliding seat (261). The second pneumatic finger (262) is connected to two grippers (263). The two grippers (263) are used to hold the ear loops. The fixed cylinder (264) is connected to a fixed block (265). The fixed block (265) is used to hold the ear loops.

8. The automatic material feeding and welding device for mask ear loops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The working platform (2) is provided with a third conveyor belt (266) on the left and right sides respectively, and the third conveyor belt (266) is connected to two sliding seats (261) on the same side respectively.

9. The automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first lifting seat (221) is provided with two rotary cylinders (223), and one of the rotary cylinders (223) is connected downward to a first pneumatic finger (224).

10. The automatic ear loop feeding and welding device for face masks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (2a) is provided with a mounting frame (27), the mounting frame (27) is provided with a propulsion cylinder (271), the mounting frame (27) is slidably connected with a cutting blade (272), the propulsion cylinder (271) is connected to the cutting blade (272), and the propulsion cylinder (271) is used to drive the cutting blade to open or close.

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    CN212422231U