Conveying and sorting equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses conveying and sorting equipment which comprises a conveying device, the conveying device comprises a conveying belt and a partition plate extending in the conveying direction of the conveying belt, the conveying belt is divided into a first storage space and a second storage space, and it is guaranteed that bowl bodies are distributed in order. And the guide device is arranged at a feeding hole of the conveying belt and consists of a driving assembly (steering engine) and a guide assembly. The guide assembly comprises a first guide plate and a second guide plate which are symmetrical, the movable ends of the first guide plate and the second guide plate are in a splayed shape, a gradually-shrunk type bowl body passing path is formed, and it is guaranteed that the bowl bodies stably pass through. The control device comprises a controller, a first induction assembly and a second induction assembly, the controller is electrically connected with the induction assemblies and the driving assembly, intelligent management is achieved, and when any storage space is fully loaded and triggers the corresponding induction assembly, the controller instructs the driving assembly to adjust the direction of the guiding assembly, so that the bowl body turns to the other storage space. Efficient material distribution can be achieved, and production continuity is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to bowl conveying equipment technical field, especially in a kind of conveying sorting equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In cat grass planting and related pet product manufacturing field, bowl is widely used as container to store cat grass seed and nutrient stone. In order to ensure the consistency and quality of product, efficient, stable material conveying and classification system is crucial. However, in actual production process, the number of bowl feeding is unstable and occasional shutdown problem seriously affects the continuity and efficiency of production. In addition, the lack of effective temporary storage device also leads to production line to face the difficulty of maintaining smooth operation when facing emergency or adjustment. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a kind of conveying sorting equipment, can realize efficient material distribution, improve the continuity of production.

[0004] A kind of conveying sorting equipment according to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model, comprising:

[0005] Conveying device, including conveying belt and partition plate, the partition plate is extended along the conveying direction of the conveying belt and is divided into first storage space and second storage space by the conveying belt;

[0006] Guide device is set in the feeding port of the conveying belt, the guide device includes drive assembly and guide component, the drive assembly is connected with the guide component, the guide component is movably installed in the feeding port of the first storage space and the second storage space, when the guide component is towards the first storage space, the guide component is in the on state with the first storage space, when the guide component is towards the second storage space, the guide component is in the on state with the second storage space;

[0007] Control device, including controller, first sensing component and second sensing component, the first sensing component is set in the entrance of the first storage space, the second sensing component is set in the feeding port of the second storage space, the controller is electrically connected with the first sensing component, the second sensing component and the drive assembly;

[0008] Wherein, when the first storage space reaches capacity upper limit and triggers first sensing component, the drive assembly drives the guide component to be set towards the second storage space, when the second storage space reaches capacity upper limit and triggers second sensing component, the drive assembly drives the guide component to be set towards the first storage space.

[0009] The conveying and sorting equipment according to the embodiment of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: the conveying belt is divided into two independent storage spaces, so that the materials (such as bowl bodies) can be evenly distributed to different storage areas, and the problem of shutdown or overflow caused by full storage area is avoided; the inductive component and the controller in the control device work cooperatively to monitor the filling state of each storage space in real time. When any one of the storage spaces reaches the upper limit of the capacity, the system automatically adjusts the direction of the guide component to ensure that the materials flow to another non-full storage space, thereby realizing intelligent flow management and optimization; the automatic guiding and switching mechanism reduces the interruption of the production line caused by full storage space, ensures the continuity and stability of production, and improves the overall work efficiency; the equipment can automatically adjust the material flow direction according to actual needs, without frequent manual intervention for operation or adjustment, thereby reducing the labor intensity and the possibility of human error, and improving the degree of automation; only one conveying belt is used as the power source of the entire system, thereby avoiding the need to separately provide a driving device for each storage space, and greatly reducing the manufacturing and procurement costs of the equipment.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first storage space is provided with a plurality of first intercepting cylinders, the second storage space is provided with a plurality of second intercepting cylinders, the first intercepting cylinders are arranged on the side wall of the first storage space away from the partition plate, the second intercepting cylinders are arranged on the side wall of the second storage space away from the partition plate, and the output shafts of the first intercepting cylinders and the second intercepting cylinders are arranged towards the partition plate. The first intercepting cylinders and the second intercepting cylinders can accurately control the number of bowl bodies entering each storage space, and ensure that each released bowl body group meets the preset standard.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the distance between the two adjacent first intercepting cylinders is matched with the maximum outer diameter of the bowl bodies, and the distance between the two adjacent second intercepting cylinders is matched with the maximum outer diameter of the bowl bodies. The accurate distance setting reduces the collision or friction of the bowl bodies that may occur during the conveying process, reduces the risk of surface scratches or other physical damage, and protects the product quality.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first intercepting cylinders and the second intercepting cylinders are four, the four first intercepting cylinders are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying belt, and the four second intercepting cylinders are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying belt. The four intercepting cylinders can perform different combined actions as needed to accurately control the number of bowl bodies released each time. For example, 2, 3 or 4 bowl bodies can be released each time, so as to flexibly adapt to different specifications of the packaging boxes.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the top of the first storage space and the second storage space is provided with a pressing plate, the pressing plate is arranged along the extension direction of the conveying belt, and the distance between the pressing plate and the conveying belt is equal to the height of the bowl body. The existence of the pressing plate ensures the vertical stability of the bowl body in the storage space, preventing it from overturning or tilting during transmission. Even if slight vibration or collision is encountered, the pressing plate can effectively limit the up and down movement of the bowl body, keeping the arrangement neat.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first sensing component and the second sensing component are a pair of photoelectric sensors or reflective photoelectric sensors. Based on the principle of optics, detection is carried out without direct contact with the measured object, avoiding wear or damage caused by physical contact, prolonging the service life of the sensor, and reducing the maintenance requirement.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the contact part between the guide component and the bowl body is provided with a circular arc transition treatment. The smooth circular arc edge helps the bowl body to pass through the guide component more smoothly, avoiding the problem of jamming or blocking caused by sharp corners or sudden changes, and improving the efficiency and stability of material transmission.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present application, the guide component comprises two first guide plates and second guide plates which are symmetrically arranged, the movable ends of the first guide plate and the second guide plate are close to each other, and the movable ends of the first guide plate and the second guide plate form a passing path of the bowl body. The movable ends of the first guide plate and the second guide plate can be flexibly adjusted according to the need, so as to adapt to bowl bodies of different diameters. Larger bowl bodies can smoothly enter at a wider inlet, and smaller bowl bodies can also be accurately guided to the designated position as the channel gradually narrows, enhancing the adaptability of the equipment to bowl bodies of various specifications.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present application, the opening width of the first guide plate and the second guide plate gradually decreases from the transmission direction of the conveying belt. The opening width gradually decreases from the feeding end to the discharging end, forming a tapered channel. This design ensures that the bowl body can be gradually guided to the correct path when entering the storage space, reducing the possibility of deviation or jamming.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving component is a rudder. The rudder can provide high-precision angle control, ensuring that the guide component can accurately switch positions between the first storage space and the second storage space. This makes the management of bowl body flow more accurate, reducing the possibility of misoperation.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, and part will become apparent from the following description, or be understood through practice of the present application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Fig. 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of a conveying and sorting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first storage space being filled with materials according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second storage space being filled with materials according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals: First intercepting cylinder 100; Second intercepting cylinder 110; Separator 120; First sensing component 130; Second sensing component 140; Pressure plate 150; First storage space 160; Second storage space 170; First guide plate 180; Second guide plate 190; Drive component 200. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise expressly limited, the words such as setting, installation, connection should be understood broadly, and the skilled in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical scheme.In the description of the utility model, the description of reference terms " one embodiment " " some embodiments " " illustrative embodiment " " example " " specific example " or " some examples " means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model.In the description of the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.In the description of the present application, the description of reference terms " one embodiment " " some embodiments " " illustrative embodiment " " example " " specific example " or " some examples " means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model.In the description of the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0029] With reference to Figs. 1-3 A conveying and sorting device, comprising:

[0030] A conveying device, comprising a conveying belt and a partition plate 120, the partition plate 120 is arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying belt and divides the conveying belt into a first storage space 160 and a second storage space 170;

[0031] A guide device arranged at the feeding port of the conveying belt, the guide device comprises a driving assembly 200 and a guide assembly, the driving assembly 200 is in transmission connection with the guide assembly, the guide assembly is movably installed at the feeding port of the first storage space 160 and the second storage space 170, when the guide assembly faces the first storage space 160, the guide assembly is in a conductive state with the first storage space 160, when the guide assembly faces the second storage space 170, the guide assembly is in a conductive state with the second storage space 170;

[0032] A control device, comprising a controller, a first sensing assembly 130 and a second sensing assembly 140, the first sensing assembly 130 is arranged at the inlet of the first storage space 160, the second sensing assembly 140 is arranged at the feeding port of the second storage space 170, and the controller is in electrical connection with the first sensing assembly 130, the second sensing assembly 140 and the driving assembly 200;

[0033] When the first storage space 160 reaches the upper limit of capacity and triggers the first sensing component 130, the driving component 200 drives the guide component to be arranged towards the second storage space 170, and when the second storage space 170 reaches the upper limit of capacity and triggers the second sensing component 140, the driving component 200 drives the guide component to be arranged towards the first storage space 160.

[0034] By dividing the conveying belt into two independent storage spaces, it is ensured that the materials (such as bowls) can be evenly distributed to different storage areas, avoiding the problem of shutdown or overflow caused by full loading of a single storage area; the sensing components and the controller in the control device work cooperatively to monitor the filling state of each storage space in real time. When any one of the storage spaces reaches the upper limit of capacity, the system automatically adjusts the direction of the guide component to ensure that the materials flow to another storage space that is not full, realizing intelligent flow management and optimization; the automatic guiding and switching mechanism reduces the interruption of the production line caused by full loading of the storage space, ensuring the continuity and stability of production and improving the overall work efficiency; the equipment can automatically adjust the material flow direction according to actual needs, without the need for frequent manual intervention for operation or adjustment, reducing labor intensity and the possibility of human error, and improving the degree of automation; only one conveying belt is used as the power source for the entire system, avoiding the need to equip each storage space with a separate driving device, thereby greatly reducing the manufacturing and procurement costs of the equipment.

[0035] The first storage space 160 is provided with a plurality of first intercepting cylinders 100, and the second storage space 170 is provided with a plurality of second intercepting cylinders 110. The first intercepting cylinders 100 are arranged on the side wall of the first storage space 160 away from the partition plate 120, and the second intercepting cylinders 110 are arranged on the side wall of the second storage space 170 away from the partition plate 120. The output shafts of the first intercepting cylinders 100 and the second intercepting cylinders 110 are arranged towards the partition plate 120. The first intercepting cylinders 100 and the second intercepting cylinders 110 can accurately control the number of bowls entering each storage space, ensuring that each released bowl group meets the preset standard.

[0036] The distance between adjacent two first intercepting cylinders 100 is matched with the maximum outer diameter of the bowl, and the distance between adjacent two second intercepting cylinders 110 is matched with the maximum outer diameter of the bowl. Precise distance setting reduces the possibility of collision or friction of the bowls during transmission, reduces the risk of surface scratching or other physical damage, and protects the product quality.

[0037] The first intercepting cylinder 100 and the second intercepting cylinder 110 are four, and the four first intercepting cylinders 100 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying belt, and the four second intercepting cylinders 110 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying belt. Four intercepting cylinders can be combined in different ways according to needs to accurately control the number of bowls released each time. For example, 2, 3 or 4 bowls can be set to release each time, so as to flexibly adapt to different specifications of packaging boxes.

[0038] The top of the first storage space 160 and the second storage space 170 is provided with a pressing plate 150, which is arranged along the direction in which the conveying belt extends, and the distance between the pressing plate 150 and the conveying belt is equal to the height of the bowl. The existence of the pressing plate 150 ensures the vertical stability of the bowl in the storage space, preventing it from being overturned or tilted during transmission. Even if it encounters slight vibration or collision, the pressing plate 150 can effectively limit the up and down movement of the bowl, keeping it in order.

[0039] The first sensing assembly 130 and the second sensing assembly 140 are a pair of photoelectric sensors or reflective photoelectric sensors. Based on the principle of optics, detection is carried out without the need for direct contact with the measured object, avoiding wear or damage that may be caused by physical contact, prolonging the service life of the sensor and reducing maintenance requirements.

[0040] The contact between the guide assembly and the bowl is provided with a circular arc transition treatment. The smooth circular arc edge helps the bowl pass through the guide assembly more smoothly, avoiding the problem of jamming or blocking caused by sharp corners or sudden changes, improving the efficiency and stability of material transmission.

[0041] The guide assembly includes two first guide plates 180 and second guide plates 190 arranged symmetrically with each other, the active ends of the first guide plates 180 and the second guide plates 190 are close to each other, forming an "eight" shape, and the active ends of the first guide plates 180 and the second guide plates 190 form a passing path for the bowl. The active ends of the first guide plates 180 and the second guide plates 190 can be flexibly adjusted as needed to adapt to bowls of different diameters. Larger bowls can smoothly enter at a wider inlet, and as the channel gradually narrows, smaller bowls can also be accurately guided to the designated position, enhancing the adaptability of the equipment to bowls of different specifications.

[0042] The opening width of the first guide plate 180 and the second guide plate 190 gradually decreases from the conveying direction of the conveying belt. The opening width gradually decreases from the feeding end to the discharging end, forming a tapered channel. This design ensures that the bowl can be gradually guided to the correct path when entering the storage space, reducing the possibility of deviation or jamming.

[0043] The driving assembly 200 is a steering engine. The steering engine can provide high-precision angle control to ensure that the guide assembly can accurately switch positions between the first storage space 160 and the second storage space 170. This makes the management of the bowl flow more accurate and reduces the possibility of misoperation.

[0044] Referring to Figs. 1-3 In this embodiment, the conveying and sorting device in this embodiment is mainly used for efficient conveying and classification of bowls (such as dinner plates, cat grass planting containers, etc.) in the catering industry and food processing industry. The device realizes accurate processing and automatic management of different specifications of bowls by integrating advanced mechanical design, sensing technology and intelligent control system.

[0045] The conveying device includes a conveying belt and a partition plate 120 extending in the conveying direction. The partition plate 120 divides the conveying belt into a first storage space 160 and a second storage space 170, ensuring that the bowls can be orderly distributed to different storage areas. The guide device is provided at the inlet of the conveying belt and is composed of a driving assembly 200 (steering engine) and a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes two first guide plates 180 and second guide plates 190 symmetrically arranged, and the movable ends of the two guide plates form an "eight" shape, forming a passing path for the bowls. The opening width of the guide plate gradually narrows along the conveying direction of the conveying belt to adapt to bowls of different sizes and ensure their stable passing. The control device includes a controller, a first sensing assembly 130 (optical sensor) installed at the inlet of the first storage space 160, and a second sensing assembly 140 (reflective optical sensor) installed at the inlet of the second storage space 170. The controller is electrically connected to all sensing assemblies and driving assembly 200, realizing intelligent management of the whole system. Four intercepting cylinders are arranged in each of the first storage space 160 and the second storage space 170, and the cylinders are evenly spaced along the conveying direction of the conveying belt. The spacing between the cylinders in each storage space is adjusted according to the maximum outer diameter of the bowl to ensure that each bowl can be properly supported and positioned.

[0046] A pressing plate 150 is provided at the top of the first storage space 160 and the second storage space 170, which is arranged along the direction in which the conveying belt extends, and maintains a distance between the conveying belt equal to the height of the bowl, preventing the bowl from stacking too high or tilting.

[0047] The feeding stage: the bowl enters the conveying belt from the feeding port and is preliminarily guided to the first storage space 160 or the second storage space 170 by the guide assembly of the guide device. The "eight" shape design and tapered channel of the guide assembly ensure that the bowl can smoothly and accurately enter the designated storage space.

[0048] Detection and switching: When the first storage space 160 reaches the upper limit of capacity, the first sensing component 130 triggers a signal to the controller. The controller immediately instructs the drive component 200 (steering gear) to adjust the position of the guide component, so that the subsequent bowl body turns to the second storage space 170. Similarly, when the second storage space 170 is full, the second sensing component 140 triggers a signal, and the drive component 200 adjusts the guide component again to restore the delivery of bowl bodies to the first storage space 160.

[0049] Quantitative control: The intercepting cylinder performs combined actions according to different packaging requirements, and releases a fixed number of bowl body groups each time to ensure that the number of each group of bowl bodies meets the preset standard. For example, 1, 2 or 3 bowl bodies can be released each time to adapt to different specifications of packaging boxes.

[0050] Stable arrangement: The presence of the pressing plate 150 ensures the vertical stability of the bowl bodies in the storage space, preventing them from overturning or tilting during the conveying process. Even if slight vibration or collision occurs, the pressing plate 150 can effectively limit the up-and-down movement of the bowl bodies, keeping them arranged neatly.

[0051] Automatic management: The control system monitors the status of each sensing component in real time and automatically adjusts the position of the guide component and the action of the intercepting cylinder according to the actual situation, realizing fully unmanned operation and improving work efficiency.

[0052] The conveying and sorting equipment in this embodiment is particularly suitable for application scenarios that require efficient processing and classification of bowl bodies, such as dishwashing lines in the catering industry, packaging processes in food processing, and cat grass planting container sorting in pet product manufacturing. Through precise control and automated management, this equipment significantly improves production efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and ensures the consistency and reliability of product quality.

[0053] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail above in combination with the drawings, but the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the utility model.

Claims

1. A conveying and sorting device for conveying bowls, characterized in that, include: A conveying device includes a conveyor belt and a separator plate, the separator plate extending along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt and dividing the conveyor belt into a first storage space and a second storage space; A guiding device is provided at the feed inlet of the conveyor belt. The guiding device includes a drive component and a guide component. The drive component is pulsatorically connected to the guide component. The guide component is movably installed at the feed inlets of the first storage space and the second storage space. When the guide component faces the first storage space, the guide component is in a conductive state with the first storage space. When the guide component faces the second storage space, the guide component is in a conductive state with the second storage space. The control device includes a controller, a first sensing component, and a second sensing component. The first sensing component is disposed at the entrance of the first storage space, and the second sensing component is disposed at the feed inlet of the second storage space. The controller is electrically connected to the first sensing component, the second sensing component, and the drive component. Specifically, when the first storage space reaches its capacity limit and triggers the first sensing component, the driving component drives the guiding component to be positioned toward the second storage space; when the second storage space reaches its capacity limit and triggers the second sensing component, the driving component drives the guiding component to be positioned toward the first storage space.

2. The conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage space is provided with a plurality of first interception cylinders, and the second storage space is provided with a plurality of second interception cylinders. The first interception cylinders are located on the side wall of the first storage space away from the partition plate, and the second interception cylinders are located on the side wall of the second storage space away from the partition plate. The output shafts of the first interception cylinders and the second interception cylinders are oriented toward the partition plate.

3. The conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between two adjacent first intercepting cylinders is adapted to the maximum outer diameter of the bowl; the distance between two adjacent second intercepting cylinders is adapted to the maximum outer diameter of the bowl.

4. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, There are four first intercepting cylinders and four second intercepting cylinders. The four first intercepting cylinders are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt, and the four second intercepting cylinders are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

5. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage space and the second storage space are provided with pressure plates on top of each other. The pressure plates are arranged along the direction of the conveyor belt, and the distance between the pressure plates and the conveyor belt is equal to the height of the bowl.

6. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first sensing component and the second sensing component are through-beam photoelectric sensors or reflective photoelectric sensors.

7. The conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide component has a rounded transition at the contact point with the bowl.

8. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes two symmetrically arranged first guide plates and second guide plates. The movable ends of the first guide plates and the second guide plates are close to each other and form an "eight" shape. The movable ends of the first guide plates and the second guide plates form the passage path of the bowl.

9. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The opening widths of the first guide plate and the second guide plate gradually decrease from the transmission direction along the conveyor belt.

10. A conveying and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive component is a servo motor.

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