Sauce cup distributing and transferring mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sauce cup distributing and transferring mechanism which comprises a conveying mechanism, a first supporting table, a second supporting table, a distributing and transferring assembly and a pushing assembly. The material distributing and transferring assembly comprises a first displacement mechanism, a transferring support, a first sliding support, a second displacement mechanism, a third displacement mechanism, a second sliding support, a rotating power piece and a material distributing shifting piece. The second displacement mechanism is used for driving the first sliding support to move in the first direction; the first displacement mechanism is used for driving the transfer support to move in the second direction. The third displacement mechanism is used for driving the second sliding support to move in the third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are mutually vertical in pairs; according to the sauce cup bagging and packaging device, manual transfer operation is not needed, mechanical and automatic bagging and packaging work is achieved, the bagging and packaging efficiency of sauce cups is improved, and therefore the production cycle of bagging and packaging is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage container technology, specifically to a sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The sauce cup includes a cup body, a lid, and a connecting strap between the cup body and the lid. During the production process, the sauce cups are injection molded using an injection molding machine. The molded sauce cups are then stacked and transported to a packaging machine via a conveyor line. The packaging machine bags and packages a predetermined number of sauce cups for transport.

[0003] However, when a predetermined number of sauce cups are stacked on the packaging machine, the current practice is to manually separate the stacked sauce cups before placing them on the packaging machine for bagging, resulting in low bagging efficiency of the sauce cups. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism that eliminates the need for manual transfer operations, realizes automated bagging and packaging, improves the bagging and packaging efficiency of sauce cups, and thus shortens the production cycle of bagging and packaging.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the specific solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism includes a conveying mechanism, a first support platform located at the front end of the conveying mechanism, a second support platform located on the side of the first support platform away from the conveying mechanism, a dispensing and transfer component located on the second support platform, and a pushing component located in the middle of the first support platform.

[0007] The material distribution and transfer assembly includes a first displacement mechanism, a slidably disposed transfer bracket, a first sliding support slidably disposed on the transfer bracket, a second displacement mechanism disposed on the transfer bracket, a third displacement mechanism disposed on the first sliding support, a second sliding support slidably disposed on the first sliding support, a rotating power component disposed on the second sliding support, and a material distribution paddle disposed at the output end of the rotating power component.

[0008] The second displacement mechanism is used to drive the first sliding support to move along the first direction; the first displacement mechanism is used to drive the transfer bracket to move along the second direction; the third displacement mechanism is used to drive the second sliding support to move along the third direction; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the material transfer assembly also includes a first guide rod disposed on the transfer bracket.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the transfer bracket is provided with limit plates on both sides of the first guide rod.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a first sensor is provided at each end of the outer wall of the transfer bracket; and a first baffle is connected to the first sliding support.

[0012] The present invention is further provided in that both ends of the inner sidewall of the transfer bracket are provided with a first buffer member for providing a buffering effect for the first sliding support.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the pushing assembly includes a pushing seat, a fourth displacement mechanism disposed on the pushing seat, a push rod slidably disposed on the pushing seat, and a push plate disposed at the end of the push rod away from the fourth displacement mechanism; the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism is connected to the push rod.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting block is fixed at one end of the push rod near the fourth displacement mechanism, and the connecting block is connected to the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the pusher seat is provided with a second buffer at one end near the pusher plate for providing a buffering effect for the connecting block.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that a second sensor is provided at each end of the first displacement mechanism, and a second baffle is fixed on the transfer bracket.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that at least one second guide rod is provided on the first support platform, and a third sensor is provided on both sides of each second guide rod on the first support platform; a blocking component is provided on the first support platform at the position corresponding to each second guide rod.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model sets up a first displacement mechanism to drive the transfer bracket to move along the second direction, thereby adjusting the position of the transfer bracket. It also sets up a second displacement mechanism and a third displacement mechanism, which can drive the dispensing plate to move along the first and third directions. The rotating power component drives the dispensing plate to rotate, thereby separating the sauce cup stacks and pushing a preset number of sauce cup stacks into the transfer bracket. Then, the pushing component pushes the sauce cup stacks on the transfer bracket into the external packaging machine, thereby automatically feeding the external packaging machine. No manual transfer operation is required, realizing mechanical and automated bagging and packaging work, improving the bagging and packaging efficiency of sauce cups, and shortening the bagging and packaging production cycle. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution and transfer component of this utility model installed on the second support platform;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the material distribution and transfer component of this utility model installed on the second support platform from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the material distribution and transfer component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding assembly of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support platform of this utility model;

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Conveying mechanism; 2. First support platform; 21. Second guide rod; 22. Third sensor; 23. Blocking cylinder; 24. Blocking pin; 3. Second support platform; 4. Material distribution and transfer assembly; 41. First displacement mechanism; 411. Second sensor; 42. Transfer bracket; 421. First guide rod; 422. Limiting plate; 423. First sensor; 424. First buffer; 425. Second baffle; 43. First sliding support; 431. First baffle; 44. Second displacement mechanism; 45. Third displacement mechanism; 46. Second sliding support; 47. Rotational power component; 48. Material distribution paddle; 5. Pushing assembly; 51. Pushing seat; 52. Fourth displacement mechanism; 53. Push rod; 54. Push plate; 55. Connecting block; 56. Second buffer. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment includes a conveying mechanism 1 for conveying a stack of sauce cups in a horizontal stacked state, a first support platform 2 installed at the front end of the conveying mechanism 1, a second support platform 3 located on the side of the first support platform 2 away from the conveying mechanism 1, a dispensing and transfer component 4 located on the second support platform 3, and a pushing component 5 located in the middle of the first support platform 2.

[0029] The material distribution and transfer assembly 4 includes a first displacement mechanism 41 mounted on the second support platform 3, a transfer bracket 42 slidably disposed, a first sliding support 43 slidably disposed on the transfer bracket 42, a second displacement mechanism 44 disposed on the transfer bracket 42, a third displacement mechanism 45 disposed on the first sliding support 43, a second sliding support 46 slidably disposed on the first sliding support 43, a rotational power component 47 disposed on the second sliding support 46, and a material distribution paddle 48 disposed at the output end of the rotational power component 47.

[0030] The second displacement mechanism 44 is used to drive the first sliding support 43 to move along the first direction; the first displacement mechanism 41 is used to drive the transfer bracket 42 to move along the second direction; the third displacement mechanism 45 is used to drive the second sliding support 46 to move along the third direction; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is the X-axis direction, the second direction is the Y-axis direction, and the third direction is the Z-axis direction; the first displacement mechanism 41 is a linear module; the second displacement mechanism 44 is a rodless cylinder; and the third displacement mechanism 45 is a rod cylinder.

[0032] In actual use, the conveying mechanism 1 transports the horizontally stacked sauce cups to the first support platform 2. Then, the first displacement mechanism 41 drives the transfer bracket 42 to move along the second direction, so that the position of the transfer bracket 42 corresponds to the position of the sauce cup stack. The second displacement mechanism 44 drives the first sliding support 43 to move along the first direction. The first sliding support 43 drives the second sliding support 46 to move. The second sliding support 46 drives the dispensing paddle 48 to move to a predetermined position. Then, the third displacement mechanism 45 drives the dispensing paddle 48 to move along the third direction. The dispensing paddle 48 is inserted between two adjacent sauce cups. Then, the rotating power component 47 drives the dispensing paddle 48 to rotate, causing the two sauce cups on both sides of the dispensing paddle 48 to separate, thereby separating the preset number of sauce cup stacks from the horizontally stacked sauce cup stacks. Then, the second displacement mechanism 44 drives the first sliding support 43 to move in the opposite direction along the first direction. During the reverse movement of the second sliding support 46, the dispensing paddle 48 pushes the preset number of sauce cup stacks into the transfer bracket 42, thus completing the dispensing operation of the sauce cup stacks.

[0033] Then, the first displacement mechanism 41 drives the transfer bracket 42 to move in the opposite direction in the second direction, so that the position of the transfer bracket 42 is aligned with the position of the pusher component 5. The pusher component 5 pushes the sauce cup stack inside the transfer bracket 42 into the external packaging machine, thereby completing the dispensing and transfer of the sauce cup stack.

[0034] In this embodiment, a first displacement mechanism 41 is set to drive the transfer bracket 42 to move along the second direction, thereby adjusting the position of the transfer bracket 42. A second displacement mechanism 44 and a third displacement mechanism 45 are set to drive the dispensing plate 48 to move along the first and third directions. The rotating power component 47 drives the dispensing plate 48 to rotate, thereby separating the sauce cup stacks and pushing a preset number of sauce cup stacks into the transfer bracket 42. Then, the pushing component 5 pushes the sauce cup stacks on the transfer bracket 42 onto the external packaging machine, thereby automatically feeding the external packaging machine without manual transfer operation, realizing mechanical automation of bagging and packaging work, improving the bagging and packaging efficiency of sauce cups, and shortening the bagging and packaging production cycle.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, the dispensing and transfer component 4 further includes a first guide rod 421 disposed on the transfer bracket 42. In this embodiment, by providing the first guide rod 421, the sauce cup stack is guided and limited, so that the pushing component 5 smoothly pushes the sauce cup stack onto the external packaging machine.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, the transfer bracket 42 is provided with limiting plates 422 on both sides of the first guide rod 421. In this embodiment, by setting the limiting plates 422 to cooperate with the first guide rod 421, the sauce cup stack is guided and limited, further ensuring that the pushing component 5 smoothly pushes the sauce cup stack onto the external packaging machine.

[0037] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, a first sensor 423 is respectively provided at both ends of the outer wall of the transfer bracket 42; a first sliding support 43 is connected to a first baffle 431. In this embodiment, by setting the first sensor 423 and the first baffle 431, the position of the first sliding support 43 is sensed by the first sensor 423 and the first baffle 431 to control the sliding stroke of the first sliding support 43, thereby controlling the dispensing position of the dispensing paddle 48, and thus realizing the separation of a preset number of sauce cup stacks from the horizontally stacked sauce cup stacks.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, a first mounting rail is provided on the outer wall of the transfer bracket 42; a first sensor 423 is slidably disposed on the first mounting rail. This embodiment, by providing the first mounting rail, allows adjustment of the position of the first sensor 423, thereby adjusting the preset number of sauce cup stacks and enabling bagging packaging of sauce cup stacks with different numbers of stacks, resulting in a more flexible structure.

[0039] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, both ends of the inner sidewall of the transfer bracket 42 are provided with first buffer members 424 for providing a buffering effect for the first sliding support 43. This embodiment, by providing the first buffer member 424, provides buffering for the first sliding support 43 during its sliding process, resulting in higher structural reliability. Specifically, the first buffer member 424 is a hydraulic buffer.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, the pushing component 5 includes a pushing seat 51, a fourth displacement mechanism 52 disposed on the pushing seat 51, a push rod 53 slidably disposed on the pushing seat 51, and a push plate 54 disposed at the end of the push rod 53 away from the fourth displacement mechanism 52; the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism 52 is connected to the push rod 53 to drive the push rod 53 to move along a first direction. Specifically, the fourth displacement mechanism 52 is a rod-type cylinder.

[0041] In actual use, in this embodiment, the fourth displacement mechanism 52 drives the push rod 53 to slide along the first direction, and the push rod 53 drives the push plate 54 to slide along the first direction, thereby pushing the sauce cups on the transfer bracket 42 into the external packaging machine.

[0042] It should be noted that when the first guide rod 421 is set in the transfer bracket 42, a clearance notch is provided on the push plate 54 to avoid the first guide rod 421. By setting the clearance notch, the push plate 54 can avoid the first guide rod 421 during the material pushing process. The clearance notch is set in an inverted U shape.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, a connecting block 55 is fixed to one end of the push rod 53 near the fourth displacement mechanism 52, and the connecting block 55 is connected to the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism 52. This embodiment uses the connecting block 55 to facilitate the installation between the fourth displacement mechanism 52 and the push rod 53; that is, the fourth displacement mechanism 52 drives the push rod 53 to move via the connecting block 55, thereby realizing the material pushing process of the push plate 54.

[0044] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism described in this embodiment, the pusher seat 51 is provided with a second buffer 56 at one end near the pusher plate 54 to provide a buffering effect for the connecting block 55. This embodiment, by providing the second buffer 56, provides buffering for the connecting block 55 during its movement, resulting in higher structural reliability. Specifically, the second buffer 56 is a hydraulic buffer.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism described in this embodiment, second sensors 411 are respectively provided at both ends of the first displacement mechanism 41, and a second baffle 425 is fixed on the transfer bracket 42. In this embodiment, by providing the second sensors 411 and the second baffle 425, the position of the transfer bracket 42 is sensed and controlled to transfer the stacked sauce cups.

[0046] In this embodiment, a second mounting rail is provided on the first displacement mechanism 41, and the second sensor 411 is slidably mounted on the second mounting rail. By providing the second mounting rail, the position of the second sensor 411 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the sliding stroke of the transfer bracket 42 to accommodate the transfer of sauce cups of different sizes.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism described in this embodiment, at least one second guide rod 21 is provided on the first support platform 2, and a third sensor 22 is provided on both sides of each second guide rod 21 on the first support platform 2; a blocking component is provided on the first support platform 2 at the position corresponding to each second guide rod 21. Preferably, four second guide rods 21 are provided on the first support platform 2, and the four second guide rods 21 are evenly distributed on both sides of the second support platform 3, thereby forming four sauce cup conveying lines.

[0048] In practical applications, the blocking component blocks the sauce cup stack, ensuring the sauce cups are horizontally stacked on the first support platform 2. When the sauce cup stack needs to be transferred, the blocking component releases its obstruction. The first displacement mechanism 41 moves the transfer bracket 42 until the first guide rod 421 and the second guide rod 21 are on the same straight line. Then, the second displacement mechanism 44 moves the first sliding support 43, and the third displacement mechanism 45 moves the second sliding support 46 downward, allowing the dispensing paddle 48 to insert between two adjacent sauce cups. Then, the rotational power component 47 rotates the dispensing paddle 48, separating the two adjacent sauce cups. The second displacement mechanism 44 then moves the first sliding support 43 in the opposite direction, pushing a predetermined number of sauce cups into the transfer bracket 42. After completion, the rotation... The power component 47 drives the material distribution plate 48 to rotate in the opposite direction and reset. The third displacement mechanism 45 drives the second sliding support 46 to rise and reset. The first displacement mechanism 41 drives the transfer bracket 42 to move to the position corresponding to the pusher component 5. At this time, the pusher component 5 pushes the sauce cup stack on the transfer bracket 42 into the external packaging machine, thereby completing the transfer of the sauce cup stack without manual operation. Then, the first displacement mechanism 41 drives the transfer bracket 42 to move to align with the position of the next second guide rod 21. Then, the above transfer process is repeated until all four sauce cup conveyor lines have completed the transfer. At this time, the transfer bracket 42 is reset to the initial position under the drive of the first displacement mechanism 41 to start the next round of transfer process. This cycle is repeated continuously to transfer the sauce cups and improve the bagging and packaging efficiency of the sauce cups.

[0049] In this embodiment, third sensors 22 are set on both sides of the second guide rod 21 to determine whether the sauce cup stack on the first support platform 2 is being transferred, so as to continuously transfer the sauce cup stack.

[0050] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 1 adopts the existing transmission belt structure to drive the horizontally stacked sauce cups to be conveyed to the first support platform 2; one end of the second guide rod 21 extends above the transmission belt structure to guide and limit the horizontally stacked sauce cups.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the blocking assembly includes a blocking cylinder 23 and a blocking pin 24. The blocking cylinder 23 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the first support platform 2, and the blocking pin 24 is movably inserted through the first support platform 2. The blocking cylinder 23 is connected to the blocking pin 24. When the blocking cylinder 23 drives the blocking pin 24 to protrude upward from the first support platform 2, the blocking pin 24 blocks the sauce cup stack. When the blocking cylinder 23 drives the blocking pin 24 to retract downward, the blocking pin 24 releases the blockage on the sauce cup stack. At this time, the sauce cup stack can be pushed into the transfer bracket 42 by the dispensing paddle 48.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included within the protection scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a conveying mechanism, a first support platform located at the front end of the conveying mechanism, a second support platform located on the side of the first support platform away from the conveying mechanism, a material distribution and transfer component located on the second support platform, and a material pushing component located in the middle of the first support platform; The material distribution and transfer assembly includes a first displacement mechanism, a slidably disposed transfer bracket, a first sliding support slidably disposed on the transfer bracket, a second displacement mechanism disposed on the transfer bracket, a third displacement mechanism disposed on the first sliding support, a second sliding support slidably disposed on the first sliding support, a rotating power component disposed on the second sliding support, and a material distribution paddle disposed at the output end of the rotating power component. The second displacement mechanism is used to drive the first sliding support to move along the first direction; the first displacement mechanism is used to drive the transfer bracket to move along the second direction; the third displacement mechanism is used to drive the second sliding support to move along the third direction; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The sauce cup dispensing and transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material transfer assembly also includes a first guide rod mounted on the transfer bracket.

3. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, Limiting plates are provided on both sides of the first guide rod of the transfer bracket.

4. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first sensor is installed at both ends of the outer wall of the transfer bracket; the first sliding support is connected to the first baffle.

5. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the inner wall of the transfer bracket are provided with a first buffer element to provide a buffering effect for the first sliding support.

6. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes a feeding seat, a fourth displacement mechanism disposed on the feeding seat, a push rod slidably disposed on the feeding seat, and a push plate disposed at the end of the push rod away from the fourth displacement mechanism; the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism is connected to the push rod.

7. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, A connecting block is fixed to one end of the push rod near the fourth displacement mechanism, and the connecting block is connected to the output end of the fourth displacement mechanism.

8. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pusher seat has a second buffer at one end near the pusher plate to provide a buffering effect for the connecting block.

9. The sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first displacement mechanism is equipped with a second sensor at each end, and a second baffle is fixed on the transfer bracket.

10. A sauce cup dispensing and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one second guide rod is provided on the first support platform, and a third sensor is provided on both sides of each second guide rod on the first support platform; a blocking component is provided on the first support platform at the position corresponding to each second guide rod.

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