Automatic plug feeding device for PVC plastic floor coiled material
By designing an automatic end-capping device for PVC flooring rolls, the automatic feeding and precise sealing of end caps and cardboard were achieved, solving the problems of slow manual operation and inconsistent end capping, and improving production efficiency and automation level.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520464032.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-17
AI Technical Summary
The packaging of existing PVC flooring requires manual operation, which is slow and limited by human strength and skill level. Moreover, the sealing of both ends of the roll material is mostly done manually.
An automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls was designed. It adopts a modular functional unit integrated design and realizes automatic feeding, precise assembly and reliable sealing of end caps and cardboard through mechanical devices. It includes the vertical coordinated movement of the first and second moving devices, combined with real-time monitoring by the rotating disc and detection groove to ensure the continuity and accuracy of end cap supply.
It significantly improves the speed and quality of end capping operations, reduces reliance on manual operation, avoids problems such as end cap misalignment, loosening, or omissions, is compatible with the end capping requirements of different specifications of roll materials, and promotes the improvement of production automation level.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PVC plastic flooring, and in particular to an automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls. Background Technology
[0002] In the current technology, PVC plastic flooring is a very popular new type of lightweight floor decoration material in the world today, also known as "lightweight flooring material". It has been widely recognized and used in large and medium-sized cities in China, such as homes, hospitals, schools, office buildings, factories, public places, supermarkets, commercial buildings, sports venues and other places. "PVC plastic flooring" refers to flooring made of polyvinyl chloride material. Specifically, it is made of polyvinyl chloride and its copolymer resin as the main raw materials, with the addition of fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, colorants and other auxiliary materials. It is produced on a sheet continuous substrate through coating process or calendering, extrusion or compression process. The current PVC packaging requires manual operation, which is slow and limited by human strength and operation skills. At the same time, the sealing of the two ends of the roll material is mostly done manually. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides an automatic end-sealing device for PVC plastic flooring rolls, which solves the problems of existing PVC packaging requiring manual operation, being slow, and limited by human strength and operator skill. In addition, the sealing of both ends of the roll is mostly done manually.
[0004] The technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of this application are as follows.
[0005] An automatic end-capping device for PVC flooring rolls includes a first station, end-capping devices disposed on both sides of the first station, and a roll of flooring rolling on the first station; both ends of the roll of flooring are formed in first grooves; two sets of end-capping devices are disposed opposite each other; the working ends of the end-capping devices correspond to the first grooves at both ends of the roll of flooring.
[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the plugging device includes a first support member, a first feeding station for sequentially feeding plugs, a second feeding station for feeding cardboard, an assembly station for assembling the plugs and cardboard, a first moving device for moving the plugs to the assembly station, and a second moving device for moving the cardboard to the assembly station; the first feeding station is disposed on the first support member; the second feeding station is disposed on the first support member; both the first moving device and the second moving device are mounted on the first support member; the first moving device and the second moving device are arranged perpendicularly; the overlapping part of the first moving device and the second moving device corresponds to the assembly station.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first feeding station includes a rotating component, a disc body disposed on the rotating component, a first column disposed on the disc body, a detection component for detecting whether a plug is left on the first column, and a first lifting component for sequentially lifting the plug; a plurality of plugs are sleeved on the first column; a plurality of plugs are arranged in a circumferential array on the first column; a detection groove is opened on the disc body; the detection component corresponds to the plug on the current first column through the detection groove; the first lifting component is disposed on the first support component.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first lifting member includes a first sliding member and a lifting plate disposed at the working end of the first sliding member; the first sliding member is a linear slide rail; the lifting plate is provided with a connecting plate corresponding to the plug; the connecting plate corresponds to the plug.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second feeding station includes a second column and a second lifting member that lifts the cardboard in sequence; the working end of the second lifting member corresponds to the second column; the second column corresponds to the second moving device.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first moving device includes a second sliding member, a rotary cylinder disposed on the second sliding member, a pushing member disposed on the rotary cylinder, and a limiting member adapted to the plug; the limiting member is disposed at the actuating end of the pushing member; the second sliding member is mounted on the first support member; the limiting member first picks up the plug from the first feeding station to the assembly station through the second sliding member, then assembles the plug with the cardboard, and then inserts the assembled accessory into the first slot.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second moving device includes a third sliding member and an adsorption member for moving the cardboard; the adsorption member is disposed at the working end of the third sliding member; the adsorption member restricts the cardboard by suction.
[0012] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0013] 1. The symmetrically arranged end-capping devices on both sides of the first workstation, combined with the pre-set first groove structure at both ends of the roll, achieve precise positioning, assembly, and efficient insertion and sealing of the end caps and cardboard through the vertical coordinated movement of the first and second moving devices. The rotating disk and the circumferentially distributed first column design of the first feeding station, along with the real-time monitoring function of the detection groove and detection components, ensure a continuous and stable supply of end caps and material shortage warnings; while the first lifting component, through a connecting plate structure driven by a linear slide rail, mechanically lifts instead of manually handling, significantly improving the end cap gripping efficiency. The second column and lifting device of the second feeding station adopt a layered stacking design, combined with the vacuum suction control technology of the adsorption moving device, to achieve non-destructive transfer and precise alignment of the cardboard. The assembly station uses a rotary cylinder to drive the combined action of the pushing and limiting components, quickly assembling the end caps and cardboard and simultaneously inserting them into the first grooves at both ends of the roll. The entire process is controlled by mechanical logic instead of manual experience, which not only greatly improves the sealing speed but also ensures the tightness and positional consistency of the end cap installation through standardized action paths. This device, through the integrated design of modular functional units, realizes a closed-loop process of automatic feeding, precise assembly, and reliable sealing of end caps and cardboard. It significantly reduces reliance on manual operation and avoids problems such as misaligned, loose, or missing end caps caused by personnel fatigue or technical differences. At the same time, it is compatible with the end cap requirements of different specifications of roll materials, providing reliable technical support for the efficient and high-quality packaging of PVC flooring roll materials, and powerfully promoting the improvement of the industry's production automation level and industrial upgrading. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls in this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. First station; 2. End cap device; 3. Roll material; 31. First groove; 4. First support component; 5. First loading station; 51. Rotating component; 52. Disc; 521. Detection groove; 53. First column; 54. Detection component; 55. First lifting component; 551. First sliding component; 552. Lifting plate; 553. Connecting plate; 6. Second loading station; 61. Second column; 62. Second lifting component; 7. Assembly station; 8. First moving device; 81. Second sliding component; 82. Rotary cylinder; 83. Pushing component; 84. Limiting component; 9. Second moving device; 91. Third sliding component; 92. Adsorption component. Detailed Implementation
[0018] This application provides an automatic end-sealing device for PVC plastic flooring rolls, which solves the problems of existing PVC packaging requiring manual operation, being slow, and limited by human strength and operator skill. In addition, the sealing of both ends of the roll is mostly done manually.
[0019] The technical solution in this application embodiment is to solve the above problems, and the overall idea is as follows:
[0020] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0021] An automatic end-capping device for PVC flooring rolls includes a first station 1, end-capping devices 2 disposed on both sides of the first station 1, and a roll 3 rolling on the first station 1; both ends of the roll 3 are opened in the first groove 31; two sets of end-capping devices 2 are disposed opposite each other; the working ends of the end-capping devices 2 correspond to the first grooves 31 at both ends of the roll 3.
[0022] The plugging device 2 includes a first support member 4, a first feeding station 5 for sequentially feeding plugs, a second feeding station 6 for feeding cardboard, an assembly station 7 for assembling plugs and cardboard, a first moving device 8 for moving plugs to the assembly station 7, and a second moving device 9 for moving cardboard to the assembly station 7. The first feeding station 5 is located on the first support member 4. The second feeding station 6 is located on the first support member 4. The first moving device 8 and the second moving device 9 are both mounted on the first support member 4. The first moving device 8 and the second moving device 9 are arranged perpendicularly. The overlapping part of the first moving device 8 and the second moving device 9 corresponds to the assembly station 7.
[0023] The first loading station 5 includes a rotating component 51, a disc 52 mounted on the rotating component 51, a first column 53 mounted on the disc 52, a detection component 54 for detecting whether there is a plug on the first column 53, and a first lifting component 55 for sequentially lifting the plugs; a number of plugs are fitted on the first column 53; a number of plugs are arranged in a circumferential array on the first column 53; a detection groove 521 is opened on the disc 52; the detection component 54 corresponds to the plug on the current first column 53 through the detection groove 521; the first lifting component 55 is mounted on the first support component 4.
[0024] The first lifting member 55 includes a first sliding member 551 and a lifting plate 552 disposed at the working end of the first sliding member 551; the first sliding member 551 is a linear slide rail; the lifting plate 552 is provided with a connecting plate 553 corresponding to the plug; the connecting plate 553 corresponds to the plug.
[0025] The second feeding station 6 includes a second column 61 and a second lifting member 62 that lifts the cardboard in sequence; the working end of the second lifting member 62 corresponds to the second column 61; the second column 61 corresponds to the second moving device 9.
[0026] The first moving device 8 includes a second sliding member 81, a rotary cylinder 82 disposed on the second sliding member 81, a pushing member 83 disposed on the rotary cylinder 82, and a limiting member 84 adapted to the plug; the limiting member 84 is disposed at the actuating end of the pushing member 83; the second sliding member 81 is mounted on the first support member 4; the limiting member 84 first takes the plug from the first feeding station 5 to the assembly station 7 through the second sliding member 81, then assembles the plug with the cardboard, and then inserts the assembled accessory into the first slot 31.
[0027] The second moving device 9 includes a third sliding member 91 and an adsorption member 92 for moving the cardboard; the adsorption member 92 is disposed at the actuating end of the third sliding member 91; the adsorption member 92 restricts the cardboard by suction.
[0028] The end-capping devices 2, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first station 1, combined with the pre-set first grooves 31 at both ends of the roll material 3, achieve precise positioning, assembly, and efficient insertion and packaging of the end caps and cardboard through the vertical coordinated movement of the first moving device 8 and the second moving device 9. The rotating disk 52 and the circumferentially distributed first columns 53 design of the first loading station 5, along with the real-time monitoring function of the detection groove 521 and the detection element 54, ensure a continuous and stable supply of end caps and a material shortage warning. The first lifting element 55, through a connecting plate 553 structure driven by a linear slide rail, mechanically lifts the end caps instead of manually handling them, significantly improving the end cap gripping efficiency. The second column 61 and the lifting device of the second loading station 6 adopt a layered stacking design, combined with the vacuum suction control technology of the adsorption-type moving device, to achieve non-destructive transfer and precise alignment of the cardboard. Assembly station 7 uses a rotary cylinder 82 to drive the pusher 83 and the limiter 84 in a combined action, quickly assembling the end cap and cardboard and simultaneously inserting them into the first slots 31 at both ends of the roll 3. The entire process is controlled by mechanical logic, replacing manual experience-based operation. This not only significantly improves the end capping speed but also ensures the tightness and positional consistency of the end cap installation through standardized action paths. Through the integrated design of modular functional units, this device achieves a closed-loop process of automatic feeding, precise assembly, and reliable sealing of the end cap and cardboard. This significantly reduces reliance on manual operation and avoids problems such as end cap misalignment, loosening, or omissions caused by personnel fatigue or technical differences. It also accommodates the end cap requirements of different specifications of roll 3, providing reliable technical support for the efficient and high-quality packaging of PVC flooring roll 3, and powerfully promoting the improvement of the industry's production automation level and industrial upgrading.
[0029] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.
[0030] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.
Claims
1. An automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls, characterized in that, It includes a first work station (1), end-stopping devices (2) set on both sides of the first work station (1) and a roll material (3) rolling on the first work station (1); the two ends of the roll material (3) are opened in the first groove (31); two sets of end-stopping devices (2) are arranged opposite each other; the working end of the end-stopping device (2) corresponds to the first groove (31) at both ends of the roll material (3).
2. The automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plugging device (2) includes a first support member (4), a first feeding station (5) for sequentially feeding plugs, a second feeding station (6) for feeding cardboard, an assembly station (7) for assembling plugs and cardboard, a first moving device (8) for moving plugs to the assembly station (7), and a second moving device (9) for moving cardboard to the assembly station (7); the first feeding station (5) is located on the first support member (4); the second feeding station (6) is located on the first support member (4); the first moving device (8) and the second moving device (9) are both mounted on the first support member (4); the first moving device (8) and the second moving device (9) are arranged perpendicularly; the overlapping part of the first moving device (8) and the second moving device (9) corresponds to the assembly station (7).
3. The automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first loading station (5) includes a rotating component (51), a disc (52) disposed on the rotating component (51), a first column (53) disposed on the disc (52), a detection component (54) for detecting whether there is a plug on the first column (53), and a first lifting component (55) for sequentially lifting the plug; a plurality of plugs are sleeved on the first column (53); a plurality of plugs are arranged in a circumferential array on the first column (53); a detection groove (521) is opened on the disc (52); the detection component (54) corresponds to the plug on the current first column (53) through the detection groove (521); the first lifting component (55) is disposed on the first support component (4).
4. The automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first lifting member (55) includes a first sliding member (551) and a lifting plate (552) disposed at the working end of the first sliding member (551); the first sliding member (551) is a linear slide rail; the lifting plate (552) is provided with a connecting plate (553) corresponding to the plug; the connecting plate (553) corresponds to the plug.
5. The automatic end-capping device for PVC flooring rolls as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second loading station (6) includes a second column (61) and a second lifting member (62) that lifts the cardboard in sequence; the working end of the second lifting member (62) corresponds to the second column (61); the second column (61) corresponds to the second moving device (9).
6. The automatic end-capping device for PVC flooring rolls as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first moving device (8) includes a second sliding member (81), a rotary cylinder (82) disposed on the second sliding member (81), a pusher (83) disposed on the rotary cylinder (82), and a limiting member (84) adapted to the plug; the limiting member (84) is disposed at the working end of the pusher (83); the second sliding member (81) is mounted on the first support member (4); the limiting member (84) first takes the plug on the first loading station (5) to the assembly station (7) through the second sliding member (81), then assembles the plug with the cardboard, and then inserts the assembled accessory into the first slot (31).
7. The automatic end-capping device for PVC plastic flooring rolls as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second moving device (9) includes a third sliding member (91) and an adsorption member (92) for moving the cardboard; the adsorption member (92) is disposed at the working end of the third sliding member (91); the adsorption member (92) restricts the cardboard by suction.