Automatic barrel separator
By working together with automated components and conveying mechanisms, the problem of traditional bin-separating mechanisms being unable to handle bins with handles is solved, achieving efficient and stable bin separation and conveying, adapting to different bin types, and improving bin-separating efficiency and convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520203856.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional bin-splitting mechanisms cannot effectively handle bins with handles, have a low degree of automation, resulting in low bin-splitting efficiency and the need for manual intervention.
It employs automated components such as slide rails, clamp seats, and propulsion cylinders, combined with conveying and precision mechanisms, to achieve the gripping, separation, and conveying of barrels. It can adapt to barrels of different sizes and shapes, and is equipped with motors and gears to work together to ensure smooth separation and conveying.
It improves bin separation efficiency, reduces manual intervention, avoids bin damage, has a simple and stable structure, is easy to install and maintain, adapts to the separation of bins with handles, and enhances operational convenience and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bucket-dividing mechanism technology, and in particular to an automatic bucket divider. Background Technology
[0002] Bucket splitting is the process of separating stacked buckets. This typically involves separating a group of buckets or containers that are stacked together so that they can be handled or used individually. In some production line or warehouse environments, buckets or containers are often stored in a stacked manner. In order to facilitate the retrieval and use of these buckets, it may be necessary to separate these stacked buckets one by one through the bucket splitting process.
[0003] Most buckets have handles, but the handles affect the contact surface between the buckets, making separation more difficult. Traditional bucket-separating mechanisms cannot effectively handle buckets with handles, and their automation level is low, often requiring manual assistance during separation, resulting in low efficiency and an unconnected workflow. Therefore, this invention proposes an automatic bucket separator to solve the problems mentioned in the background. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automatic bucket dispenser.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An automatic bucket dispenser includes a base, a frame seat fixedly mounted on the upper part of the base, a slide rail fixedly mounted on the upper side of the frame seat, a clamp seat mounted on the slide rail, a bucket-dispensing frame mounted on the lower side of the frame seat, connecting seats on both sides of the bucket-dispensing frame, the bucket-dispensing frame being rotatably connected between the two connecting seats, a propulsion cylinder mounted on the upper part of the base, the lower end of the output shaft of the propulsion cylinder being fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting seat, a bucket-dispensing disc seat rotatably connected to the upper side of the bucket-dispensing frame, a plurality of sliding clamping blocks on the upper side of the bucket-dispensing disc seat, a compression spring between the inner side of the clamping blocks and the bucket-dispensing disc seat, the clamping blocks being arranged in a circular array, and a conveying mechanism being provided on the lower front side of the base.
[0007] Preferably, a motor is fixedly installed at the lower part of the dividing frame, and the motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the upper dividing plate seat.
[0008] Preferably, a number of arc plates are fixed on the upper side of the dividing frame, the number of arc plates are arranged in a circular array, and the lower outer ends of the number of clamping blocks are provided with contact arc surfaces corresponding to the arc plates.
[0009] Preferably, spur gears are fixed on both the left and right sides of the dividing frame, and toothed plates that mesh with the spur gears are fixed on both the left and right sides of the front side of the device base.
[0010] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes two conveying rollers and a conveying belt, the conveying belt being sleeved on the outside of the corresponding two conveying rollers, and the dividing frame being located on the upper side of the conveying belt.
[0011] Preferably, ratchet wheels are fixed at both outer ends of the conveying roller inside the conveying mechanism, and several ratchet blocks corresponding to the ratchet wheels are provided on the inner side of both connecting seats. The several ratchet blocks are rotatably connected to the connecting seats, and a torsion spring is provided at the ratchet block junction.
[0012] Preferably, the clamping base is provided with a clamping mechanism corresponding to the barrel, and the clamping base is equipped with a driving device for driving the clamping mechanism to move.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model uses automated components such as slide rails, clamp seats, and propulsion cylinders to enable the system to accurately and efficiently grasp, separate, and transport barrels, greatly reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. The barrel separation frame and clamp structure can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the barrel to adapt to barrels of different sizes and shapes, and has strong versatility and adaptability.
[0015] 2. This utility model is equipped with a conveying mechanism. After the barrels are separated, they are smoothly transported by conveying rollers and belts to ensure that the barrels are not damaged. At the same time, the conveying process after barrel separation is optimized, reducing the need for human intervention. Through the coordinated work of precision mechanisms such as motors, gears, and springs, the barrels can be flipped and separated smoothly, avoiding uneven force or damage to the barrels during the separation process.
[0016] 3. The components of this utility model are well coordinated, the design structure is simple and stable, easy to install and maintain, and ensures the long-term stable operation of the equipment. Through the cooperation of ratchet and ratchet block, the barrel can be conveyed intermittently, which makes it convenient for workers to pick up the separated barrels, further improving the convenience and efficiency of operation, and is also beneficial for the separation of barrels with handles. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic bin dispenser proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of an automatic bin dispenser proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the bucket-separating frame in an automatic bucket separator proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4This is a side sectional view of an automatic bin dispenser proposed in this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Device base; 2. Slide rail; 3. Clamp base; 4. Frame base; 5. Connecting base; 6. Dividing frame; 7. Conveying mechanism; 8. Ratchet; 9. Clamping block; 10. Dividing plate base; 11. Compression spring; 12. Arc plate; 13. Propulsion cylinder; 14. Tooth plate; 15. Spur gear; 16. Ratchet block. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] Reference Figure 1-4 An automatic bucket separator includes a device base 1, a frame base 4 fixedly installed on the upper part of the device base 1, a slide rail 2 fixedly installed on the upper side of the frame base 4, a clamp base 3 installed on the slide rail 2, a clamping mechanism corresponding to the bucket body installed on the clamp base 3, and a driving device for driving the clamping mechanism to move on the clamp base 3. Through the driving device on the clamp base 3, the clamping mechanism on it is driven to grip the stacked buckets and cooperate with the lower bucket separating mechanism to perform bucket separating operation.
[0024] Furthermore, a bucket-separating frame 6 is provided on the lower side of the frame base 4, and connecting seats 5 are provided on both the left and right sides of the bucket-separating frame 6. The bucket-separating frame 6 is rotatably connected between the two connecting seats 5. A propulsion cylinder 13 is installed on the upper part of the device base 1. The lower end of the output shaft of the propulsion cylinder 13 is fixedly connected to the corresponding connecting seat 5. A bucket-separating plate base 10 is rotatably connected to the upper side of the bucket-separating frame 6. Several sliding clamping blocks 9 are provided on the upper side of the bucket-separating plate base 10. A compression spring 11 is provided between the inner side of the clamping block 9 and the bucket-separating plate base 10. The clamping blocks 9 are arranged in a circular array. The bottom bucket of the stacked bucket body is clamped by the several clamping blocks 9 on the bucket-separating plate base 10. After the bottom bucket body is clamped, the vertical displacement of the connected bucket-separating frame 6 structure is controlled by the propulsion cylinder 13 to realize the separation of the stacked bucket and the separate bucket. A conveying mechanism 7 is provided on the lower front side of the device base 1. After separation, the bucket body falls on the lower conveying mechanism 7 and is transferred by the conveying mechanism 7.
[0025] Furthermore, a motor is fixedly installed at the lower part of the bucket-dividing frame 6, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the upper bucket-dividing plate seat 10. Several arc plates 12 are fixed on the upper side of the bucket-dividing frame 6. The arc plates 12 are arranged in a circular array, and the lower outer ends of several clamping blocks 9 are provided with contact arc surfaces corresponding to the arc plates 12. After the bucket-dividing frame 6 connected to the aforementioned push cylinder 13 moves up a certain distance, the clamping blocks 9 are located around the bucket body. The motor inside the bucket-dividing frame 6 is started, and the output shaft of the motor drives the connected bucket-dividing plate seat 10 to rotate. The clamping blocks 9 on the bucket-dividing plate seat 10 rotate accordingly, and their lower outer ends contact the corresponding arc plates 12, thereby playing the role of squeezing the clamping blocks 9. The clamping blocks 9 move closer to the center and clamp the middle bucket body, while the inner compression spring 11 is compressed. At the same time as the clamping blocks 9 on the bucket-dividing plate seat 10 rotate and tighten, the rotating bucket-dividing plate seat 10 will rotate the bottom bucket of the stacked bucket body, thereby facilitating the separation of the stacked buckets and removing the buckets.
[0026] Furthermore, spur gears 15 are fixed on both sides of the dividing frame 6, and toothed plates 14 that mesh with the spur gears 15 are fixed on both sides of the front of the device base 1. After the bottommost barrel of the stacked barrels is separated and clamped, the push cylinder 13 controls the structure of the connecting dividing frame 6 to move down. During this process, the spur gears 15 on both sides of the dividing frame 6 mesh with the corresponding toothed plates 14 to drive the transmission until the connecting seats 5 on both sides move down to the bottom. The dividing frame 6 between the two connecting seats 5 rotates 180 degrees, and the barrel clamped on it flips down onto the conveyor belt. Then, the motor inside the dividing frame 6 is controlled to flip its output shaft. Several clamping blocks 9 are squeezed and reset by the elastic force of the compression spring 11, losing the clamping of the barrel. The barrel that has turned down naturally falls onto the corresponding conveyor mechanism 7.
[0027] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism 7 includes two conveying rollers and a conveying belt. The conveying belt is sleeved on the outside of the corresponding two conveying rollers. The bucket separating frame 6 is located on the upper side of the conveying belt. Both outer ends of the conveying rollers inside the conveying mechanism 7 are fixed with ratchet wheels 8. The inner sides of the two connecting seats 5 are provided with several ratchet blocks 16 corresponding to the ratchet wheels 8. The ratchet blocks 16 are rotatably connected to the connecting seats 5, and a torsion spring is provided at the joint of the ratchet blocks 16. During the downward movement of the connecting seats 5, the ratchet blocks 16 on their inner sides act with the corresponding ratchet wheels 8, causing the belt roller connected to the ratchet wheels 8 to rotate intermittently, thereby realizing the intermittent conveying of the buckets so that the workers can take the separated buckets.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic bucket divider comprising a device seat (1), characterized in that, The upper part of the device seat (1) is fixedly provided with a frame seat (4), the upper side of the frame seat (4) is fixedly provided with a sliding rail (2) on the device seat (1), the sliding rail (2) is provided with a clamp seat (3), the lower side of the frame seat (4) is provided with a bucket frame (6), the left and right sides of the bucket frame (6) are provided with a connecting seat (5), the bucket frame (6) is rotatably connected between the two connecting seats (5), the upper part of the device seat (1) is provided with a push cylinder (13), the lower end of the output shaft of the push cylinder (13) is fixedly connected with the corresponding connecting seat (5), the upper side of the bucket frame (6) is rotatably connected with a bucket disc seat (10), the upper side of the bucket disc seat (10) is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks (9) sliding inwards and outwards, the inner side of the clamping block (9) and the bucket disc seat (10) are provided with an extrusion spring (11), the clamping block (9) is arranged in an annular array, and the lower part of the device seat (1) is provided with a conveying mechanism (7).
2. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The lower part of the bucket frame (6) is fixedly provided with a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected with the upper bucket disc seat (10).
3. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The upper side of the bucket frame (6) is fixedly provided with a plurality of arc pieces (12), the plurality of arc pieces (12) are arranged in an annular array, and the lower side of the plurality of clamping blocks (9) is provided with a contact arc surface corresponding to the arc piece (12).
4. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The left and right sides of the bucket frame (6) are fixedly provided with a spur gear (15), and the left and right sides of the device seat (1) are fixedly provided with a toothed plate (14) engaged with the spur gear (15).
5. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The conveying mechanism (7) comprises two conveying rollers and a conveying belt, the conveying belt is sleeved on the outer sides of the two conveying rollers, and the bucket frame (6) is located on the upper side of the conveying belt.
6. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The outer sides of the conveying rollers in the conveying mechanism (7) are fixedly provided with a ratchet wheel (8), the inner sides of the two connecting seats (5) are provided with a plurality of ratchet blocks (16) corresponding to the ratchet wheel (8), the plurality of ratchet blocks (16) are rotatably connected to the connecting seat (5), and the ratchet blocks (16) are provided with a torsion spring.
7. The automatic bucket segregator of claim 1, wherein, The clamp mechanism corresponding to the barrel is arranged on the clamp seat (3), and the clamp seat (3) is provided with a driving device for driving the clamp mechanism to move.