Can pulling line empty can removing device

The empty can rejection device for can production lines, which combines detection sensors and drive motors, solves the problems of manual labor and material limitations in existing technologies, and achieves automated and precise empty can rejection, thereby improving the pass rate and rejection efficiency of the production line.

CN223791882UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13CHENGDU ZIQUAN BEVERAGE IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520379044.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for removing empty cans mainly rely on manual monitoring or magnetic adsorption, which suffer from problems such as wasted manpower, reliance on manual accuracy, and limitations in material selection. These methods cannot efficiently and universally remove empty cans of different materials.

Method used

The empty can rejection device for the can line uses a combination of detection sensors and a drive motor. The detection sensor identifies empty cans and activates the drive motor to push the flexible sheet into the guide plate. The guide plate and blocking strips prevent the cans from falling. The position adjustment device, combined with the lifting rod and limit block, ensures rejection stability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated and precise empty can rejection, reduces labor waste, is applicable to cans of various materials, and improves the pass rate and rejection efficiency of the production line.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a can pulling line empty can removing device which comprises a device body, a driving box is installed at one end of the device body, a driving motor is installed at one end of the driving box, a push rod is installed at one end of the driving motor, a flexible piece is installed at one end of the push rod, and a conveying plate is arranged on the side face of the device body. A detection sensor is installed at one end of the conveying plate, a conveying belt is installed in the conveying plate, and a guide plate is installed on the side face of the conveying plate. Through the arrangement of the driving box, the driving motor and the like, when cans are conveyed on the conveying belt, the detection sensor is used for detecting the passing cans and judging whether the cans are empty cans or not, and when the cans are identified to be empty, the detection sensor sends a sensor signal to the control system so as to start and control the driving motor to adjust the push rod to push forwards; one end of the flexible piece makes contact with the tank wall, and the tanks are pushed into the guide plate on one side of the conveying plate to be removed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of processing equipment in the filling industry, specifically to an empty can rejection device for a can line. Background Technology

[0002] Existing methods for removing empty cans generally rely on manual monitoring, which requires dedicated monitoring stations, resulting in wasted manpower. Furthermore, the accuracy of monitoring is highly dependent on the worker's attentiveness, necessitating continuous on-site observation by designated personnel. This inherent limitation makes it easy for empty cans to be missed. Another more conventional method is magnetic attraction for removal. However, this method requires specialized equipment or personnel to collect the attracted cans, and it only works on ferrous cans, not plastic or aluminum cans, further limiting its applicability. Therefore, a can-pulling line empty can removal device is needed to meet these needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an empty can rejection device for can delivery lines, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an empty can rejection device for a can-pulling line, comprising a device body, a drive box installed at one end of the device body, a drive motor installed at one end of the drive box, a push rod installed at one end of the drive motor, a flexible sheet installed at one end of the push rod, a transmission plate provided on the side of the device body, a detection sensor installed at one end of the transmission plate, a conveyor belt installed inside the transmission plate, and a guide plate installed on the side of the transmission plate.

[0005] Preferably, a lifting rod is installed at one end of the main body of the device, and one end of the lifting rod is connected to the drive box.

[0006] Preferably, the side of the transmission plate is provided with a sliding groove, and a slider is installed at one end of the guide plate, and the sliding groove is adapted to the slider.

[0007] Preferably, a fixing rod is installed inside the guide plate, and multiple blocking strips are installed on the side of the fixing rod.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing plate is installed at one end of the main body of the device, a limiting groove is formed in the fixing plate, a limiting block is installed in the limiting groove, a threaded hole is formed at one end of the limiting block, and a rotating rod is rotatably installed at one end of the fixing plate.

[0009] Preferably, a pressure plate is installed at one end of the limiting block, and one end of the threaded hole is threaded to the side of the rotating rod.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission plate is adapted to the fixing plate, and the side of the transmission plate abuts against the side of the pressure plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] (1) By setting up a drive box and a drive motor, when the can is being transported on the conveyor belt, the detection sensor detects the can passing through and determines whether the can is empty. When an empty can is detected, the detection sensor sends a sensor signal to the control system, which then starts the control drive motor to move the push rod forward. The can is pushed into the guide plate on one side of the transmission plate and removed by contacting one end of the flexible sheet with the can wall.

[0013] (2) By setting up a guide plate and lifting rod, the can falls into the guide plate and is blocked by multiple blocking strips on the side of the fixing rod, which slows down the falling speed of the can and prevents the can from falling directly, thus protecting the shape of the can. The pressure plate can be moved by rotating the rotating rod. One end of the transmission plate is clamped by the fixing plate and the pressure plate, which fixes the position of the main body of the device, making it more stable when pushed by the drive box and improving the applicability of the main body of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an empty can rejection device for a can delivery line proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the push rod and flexible sheet of the empty can rejection device for a can line proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the transmission plate and conveyor belt of the empty can rejection device for a can line proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the device; 2. Drive box; 3. Drive motor; 4. Push rod; 5. Flexible sheet; 6. Transmission plate; 7. Detection sensor; 8. Conveyor belt; 9. Guide plate; 10. Lifting rod; 11. Slide groove; 12. Slider; 13. Fixed rod; 14. Blocking strip; 15. Fixed plate; 16. Limiting groove; 17. Limiting block; 18. Threaded hole; 19. Rotating rod; 20. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an empty can rejection device for a can delivery line, comprising a main body 1, a drive box 2 installed at one end of the main body 1, a drive motor 3 installed at one end of the drive box 2, a push rod 4 installed at one end of the drive motor 3, a flexible sheet 5 installed at one end of the push rod 4, a transmission plate 6 provided on the side of the main body 1, a detection sensor 7 installed at one end of the transmission plate 6, a conveyor belt 8 installed inside the transmission plate 6, a guide plate 9 installed on the side of the transmission plate 6, a fixing rod 13 installed inside the guide plate 9, and multiple blocking strips 14 installed on the side of the fixing rod 13. When the can is conveyed on the conveyor belt 8, it passes through the detection sensor... The device 7 uses multiple sets of sensors to detect the cans and determine whether they are empty. When a can is empty, it sends a sensor signal to the main body 1, which triggers the drive box 2 via a pre-compiled system. The drive motor 3 moves the push rod 4 forward, causing one end of the flexible sheet 5 to contact the side of the can, pushing the can into the guide plate 9. The fixed rod 13 and the blocking strip 14 inside the guide plate 9 provide some resistance when the can falls, preventing it from falling too fast and causing impacts that could deform the can. Through the cooperation of the detection sensors 7 and the drive box 2, empty cans are rejected, improving the pass rate of the production line.

[0023] Example 2: As Figure 2 and 4 As shown, a lifting rod 10 is installed at one end of the main body 1 of the device, and one end of the lifting rod 10 is connected to the drive box 2. A sliding groove 11 is opened on the side of the transmission plate 6. A slider 12 is installed at one end of the guide plate 9. The sliding groove 11 and the slider 12 are adapted to each other. A fixing plate 15 is installed at one end of the main body 1 of the device. A limit groove 16 is opened in the fixing plate 15. A limit block 17 is installed in the limit groove 16. A threaded hole 18 is opened at one end of the limit block 17. A rotating rod 19 is rotatably installed at one end of the fixing plate 15. A pressure plate 20 is installed at one end of the limit block 17. One end of the threaded hole 18 is threaded to the side of the rotating rod 19. The transmission plate 6 is adapted to the fixing plate 15. The side of the transmission plate 6 abuts against the side of the pressure plate 20. When the drive box 2 is adjusted... When the push rod 4 is pushed, the main body 1 of the device may shake to a certain extent. By rotating the rotating rod 19, the limiting block 17 is moved to slide in the limiting groove 16, thereby moving the pressure plate 20. The pressure plate 20 is clamped by the fixing plate 15 and installed at the bottom of the transmission plate 6, so that the position of the main body 1 of the device is fixed. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the drive box 2, the lifting rod 10 is raised to drive the drive box 2 to rise. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the rejection, one end of the guide plate 9 can be lifted and the slider 12 slides in the slide groove 11 to move the guide plate 9 to a suitable position. After being lowered, the slider 12 at one end of the guide plate 9 is supported by the weight of the guide plate 9 and abuts against the inner wall of the slide groove 11, so that the slider 12 will not slide. The remaining features are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0024] The working principle is as follows: When the can is conveyed on the conveyor belt 8, the detection sensor 7 detects the can through multiple sets of sensors to determine whether the can is empty. When the can is empty, a sensor signal is sent to the main body 1 of the device. The pre-compiled system starts the drive box 2 to react, and the drive motor 3 moves the push rod 4 forward, so that one end of the flexible sheet 5 contacts the side of the can, pushing the can into the guide plate 9. The fixing rod 13 and the blocking strip 14 in the guide plate 9 provide a certain degree of obstruction when the can falls, preventing the can from falling too fast and causing collisions and deformation. When the drive box 2 moves the push rod 4, the main body 1 of the device may shake a little. By rotating the rotating rod 1, the device can be controlled. 9. The limiting block 17 slides within the limiting groove 16, thereby moving the pressure plate 20. The pressure plate 20 is clamped by the fixing plate 15 and installed at the bottom of the transmission plate 6, fixing the position of the main body 1 of the device. When the height of the drive box 2 needs to be adjusted, the lifting rod 10 is raised to drive the drive box 2 to rise. When the rejection position needs to be adjusted, one end of the guide plate 9 can be lifted, and the slider 12 slides within the slide groove 11 to move the guide plate 9 to the appropriate position. After being lowered, the slider 12 at one end of the guide plate 9 is pressed against the inner wall of the slide groove 11 by the weight of the guide plate 9, preventing the slider 12 from sliding. Through the cooperation of the detection sensor 7 and the drive box 2, empty cans are rejected, improving the pass rate of the production line.

[0025] 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 can drawing line empty can rejection device comprising a device body (1), characterized in that: One end of the device body (1) is provided with a drive box (2), one end of the drive box (2) is provided with a drive motor (3), one end of the drive motor (3) is provided with a push rod (4), one end of the push rod (4) is provided with a flexible sheet (5), the side of the device body (1) is provided with a transmission plate (6), one end of the transmission plate (6) is provided with a detection sensor (7), the transmission plate (6) is provided with a conveyor belt (8), the side of the transmission plate (6) is provided with a guide plate (9).

2. A can drawing and ironing line reject device according to claim 1 wherein: One end of the device body (1) is provided with a lifting rod (10), one end of the lifting rod (10) is connected with the drive box (2).

3. A can drawing and ironing line reject device according to claim 1 wherein: The side of the transmission plate (6) is provided with a sliding groove (11), one end of the guide plate (9) is provided with a sliding block (12), the sliding groove (11) is matched with the sliding block (12).

4. A can drawing and ironing line reject device according to claim 1 wherein: The guide plate (9) is provided with a fixed rod (13), the side of the fixed rod (13) is provided with a plurality of blocking strips (14).

5. A can drawing and ironing line reject device according to claim 1 wherein: One end of the device body (1) is provided with a fixed plate (15), the fixed plate (15) is provided with a limiting groove (16), the limiting groove (16) is provided with a limiting block (17), one end of the limiting block (17) is provided with a threaded hole (18), one end of the fixed plate (15) is rotatably provided with a rotating rod (19).

6. A can drawing and ironing line reject device according to claim 5 wherein: One end of the limiting block (17) is provided with a pressing plate (20), one end of the threaded hole (18) is threadedly connected with the side of the rotating rod (19).

7. A can rejection device for a draw and iron line as defined in claim 5 wherein: The transmission plate (6) is matched with the fixed plate (15), the side of the transmission plate (6) is matched with the side of the pressing plate (20).