Plastic spoon arranging mechanism of capping machine
By using a combination of inclined conveyor belt and baffle plate in the capping machine, the placement direction of the plastic spoons is adjusted so that they fall vertically onto the support, solving the problem of the plastic spoons being scattered during the packaging process and improving the picking efficiency of the robotic arm.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423162557.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing plastic spoons are scattered after being horizontally delivered during the packaging process, making it difficult for robotic arms to pick them up.
The system uses a combination of an inclined conveyor belt and a baffle plate. By tilting the conveyor belt and blocking the baffle plate, the horizontally placed spoon is adjusted to a vertical position. An electric push rod and a PLC controller ensure that the spoon falls vertically onto the support, making it easy for the robotic arm to grasp.
This allows for the vertical placement of plastic spoons, simplifying the robotic arm's picking process and improving work efficiency and ease of handling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, specifically to a plastic spoon sorting mechanism for a capping machine. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most boxed convenience foods sold on the market, such as eight-treasure porridge, include a foldable plastic spoon inside the packaging for easy consumption. During the production process, after the plastic spoon is injection molded, a folding mechanism folds the handle before packaging by a packing machine and placing it in a box for sale. For safety and convenience during packaging, the plastic spoons need to be sorted and then placed into bags using a robotic arm and sorting device. However, in current packaging methods, the sorted plastic spoons are typically fed horizontally from the sorting equipment, resulting in a scattered and inconsistent placement, making it difficult for the robotic arm to retrieve them. Therefore, this paper proposes a plastic spoon sorting mechanism for a capping machine to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a plastic spoon sorting mechanism for a capping machine. It has the advantage of facilitating the robotic arm to pick up the plastic spoons and solves the technical problem that, during the plastic spoon packaging process, the plastic spoons are sent out horizontally from the sorting equipment after sorting, and the placement of the plastic spoons is relatively scattered and the positions are not fixed, making it very difficult for the robotic arm to pick up the plastic spoons.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A plastic spoon sorting mechanism for a capping machine includes a conveyor belt with a track at the top for conveying spoons. The conveyor belt is inclined and has a support frame at the bottom. The surface of the conveyor belt has grooves for placing spoons. A motor is mounted on the conveyor belt, and a push plate is mounted in front of it. A blocking plate is fixedly connected to the push plate, and a support member is fixedly connected to the bottom of the blocking plate. The blocking plate clamps the spoon handle by abutting against the conveyor belt. A guide rail is slidably connected to the bottom of the push plate, and an electric push rod is mounted on the guide rail. The electric push rod is fixedly connected to the push plate.
[0006] Furthermore, grooves are provided on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt, and the grooves are equidistant along the conveyor belt. The grooves are designed to hold spoons with the handles facing down. There are two tracks, which transport the spoons to the grooves on both sides respectively.
[0007] Furthermore, the support member is L-shaped and is used to support the spoon handle.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0009] This plastic spoon sorting mechanism uses an inclined conveyor belt to transport spoons to the bottom, where a baffle plate blocks and abuts them to adjust the horizontally placed spoons to a vertical position, making them easier for the robotic arm to grasp. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of part of the structure of this utility model.
[0012] In the diagram: 1-conveyor belt; 2-groove; 3-push plate; 4-blocking plate; 5-guide rail; 6-electric push rod; 7-motor; 8-track; 9-support component; 10-support frame. Detailed Implementation
[0013] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0014] Please see Figure 1 The plastic spoon sorting mechanism of the capping machine in this embodiment includes a conveyor belt 1, a track 8 for conveying spoons is provided at the top of the conveyor belt 1, the conveyor belt 1 is inclined, a support frame 10 is provided at the bottom, a groove 2 for placing spoons is provided on the surface of the conveyor belt 1, a motor 7 is provided on the conveyor belt 1, a push plate 3 is provided in front of the conveyor belt 1, a blocking plate 4 is fixedly connected to the push plate 3, a support member 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the blocking plate 4, the blocking plate 4 is used to clamp the spoon handle by abutting against the conveyor belt 1, a guide rail 5 is slidably connected to the bottom of the push plate 3, an electric push rod 6 is provided on the guide rail 5, and the electric push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the push plate 3.
[0015] In this application, the device also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the motor 7 and the electric push rod 6. Initially, the push plate 3 is located in front of the conveyor belt 1 but does not contact it. The spoon is transported onto the conveyor belt 1 via the track 8 with the handle pointing downwards, and then transported to the bottom via the conveyor belt 1. Due to the inclined arrangement of the conveyor belt 1, the spoon slides downwards under gravity. As the handle slides downwards, it abuts against the blocking plate 4 and slides downwards under the pushing force of the blocking plate 4 until the spoon lands vertically on the support member 9 with the handle pointing downwards.
[0016] Because the grooves 2 on the conveyor belt 1 are equidistantly spaced, the PLC controller controls the conveyor belt 1 to rotate a fixed distance and then stops it. At this point, the spoon lands vertically on the support 9. Subsequently, the PLC controller controls the electric push rod 6 to push the push plate 3 towards the conveyor belt 1 until the blocking plate 4 abuts against the spoon handle. Then, the robotic arm removes the vertically placed spoon. The vertical arrangement facilitates the handling of the spoon, and the abutment of the blocking plate 4 prevents the spoon from moving during handling.
[0017] Furthermore, grooves 2 are provided on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 1. The grooves 2 are equidistant from the conveyor belt 1 and are designed to hold spoons with the handles facing down. There are two tracks 8, which transport the spoons to the grooves 2 on both sides respectively.
[0018] In this application, by setting grooves 2 on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 1 and vertically setting the spoons on both sides, the work efficiency can be improved.
[0019] Furthermore, the support member 9 is L-shaped and is used to support the spoon handle.
[0020] like Figure 2 As shown, the L-shaped support 9 not only supports the spoon handle but also prevents the spoon from slipping off the support 9.
[0021] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A plastic spoon sorting mechanism for a capping machine, comprising a conveyor belt (1), wherein a track (8) for conveying spoons is provided at the top of the conveyor belt (1), characterized in that: The conveyor belt (1) is inclined and has a support frame (10) at the bottom. The surface of the conveyor belt (1) has a groove (2) for placing a spoon. The conveyor belt (1) is equipped with a motor (7) and a push plate (3) is provided in front. A baffle plate (4) is fixedly connected to the push plate (3). A support member (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the baffle plate (4). The baffle plate (4) is used to clamp the spoon handle by abutting against the conveyor belt (1). A guide rail (5) is slidably connected to the bottom of the push plate (3). An electric push rod (6) is provided on the guide rail (5). The electric push rod (6) is fixedly connected to the push plate (3).
2. The plastic spoon sorting mechanism of the capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt (1) has grooves (2) on both the left and right sides. The grooves (2) are equidistant from each other along the conveyor belt (1). The grooves (2) are designed to hold spoons with the handles facing down. There are two tracks (8) that transport the spoons to the grooves (2) on both sides respectively.
3. The plastic spoon sorting mechanism of the capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member (9) is L-shaped and is used to support the spoon handle.