Automatic sponge punching device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic sponge punching device, which belongs to the technical field of sponge punching and comprises a workbench, sensing devices are arranged at the left end and the right end of the upper surface of the workbench, and a controller is fixed at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench. An automatic punching mechanism used for automatically sensing and punching sponge is arranged at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench and located on the front side of the controller, and collecting mechanisms are arranged at the left end and the right end of the lower surface of the workbench. The automatic punching mechanism comprises a punching part, a pressing part and a supporting part. The punching part comprises a base, an air cylinder, a lantern ring, a movable plate, a clamping rod and a movable inserting rod. According to the automatic sponge punching device, the arrangement action of a worker can be recognized through the design of the induction device, so that the actions of pressing, punching and supporting plate drawing are achieved through the controller so as to punch sponge, the automation degree is high, use is easy and convenient, and the sponge punching efficiency and precision are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sponge punching technology, specifically to an automatic sponge punching device. Background Technology

[0002] A sponge stick is a soft cleaning tool, usually made of sponge or other soft materials, used to clean the mouth while avoiding irritation or damage to the gums. Some sponge sticks are designed with a hole at one end. The main purpose of this design is to make it easier to insert the handle, which provides a better grip and makes the tool more stable and convenient to use.

[0003] In the processing of soft materials such as sponges, ensuring the accuracy and safety of perforation, and avoiding errors and safety hazards that may be caused by manual operation, has become a concern for many manufacturers. A search revealed Chinese patent CN208148014U, which discloses a perforation device for medical sponges. The device includes a mold comprising a lower template and an upper template arranged opposite each other. The lower template has a lower clearance groove, and the upper template has an upper clearance groove that corresponds one-to-one with the lower clearance groove. The corresponding upper and lower clearance grooves together form a perforation channel. The device also includes a support frame and a mold mounting mechanism. The support also includes a slide rail and a slider slidably mounted on the slide rail. A clamp is fixed on the slider, and a hollow guide needle is fixed on the clamp. A puncture head is installed on the end of the hollow guide needle facing the mold. A first driving device is connected to the slider. Under the action of the first driving device, the slider slides along the slide rail, driving the hollow guide needle to insert or withdraw from the punching channel of the mold. The above structure uses the first driving device to drive the slider, driving the hollow guide needle to insert or withdraw from the punching channel, thereby providing a convenient medical sponge punching device that effectively improves the accuracy and efficiency of punching.

[0004] The aforementioned utility model is equipped with a simple positioning device, which improves the accuracy and efficiency of drilling. However, each time a hole is drilled, the control switch needs to be pressed manually to achieve the drilling, making it difficult to realize a continuous and batch production mode. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automatic sponge punching device, which has the advantages of high production efficiency and solves the problem that punching requires manual pressing of a control switch each time, making it difficult to achieve continuous and batch production.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic sponge punching device, comprising a workbench, with sensing devices provided at both the left and right ends of the upper surface of the workbench, a controller fixed at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench, and an automatic punching mechanism for automatically sensing and punching sponges at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench and in front of the controller, and collection mechanisms for collecting sponges and waste materials provided at both the left and right ends of the lower surface of the workbench.

[0007] The automatic punching mechanism includes a punching component, a pressing component, and a supporting component. The punching component includes a base, a cylinder, a collar, a movable plate, a locking rod, and a movable insert rod. The base is fixed to the left end of the upper surface of the workbench and located in front of the controller. The cylinder is fixed between the opposite sides of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the base. The piston rod of the cylinder passes through the right side wall of the inner cavity of the base and extends to the right side of the base and is fixed with the collar. The movable plate is located on the upper surface of the workbench and on the right side of the base. The locking rod is fixed to the upper surface of the movable plate, and the movable insert rod is fixed to the right end of the upper surface of the movable plate.

[0008] By adopting this technical solution, the sensor design can identify the placement actions of the staff, and then use the controller to realize the actions of pressing, punching and pulling out the support plate to punch the sponge. It is not only highly automated, but also easy to use, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of sponge punching.

[0009] Furthermore, a telescopic sleeve is fixed between the base and the side opposite to the movable plate. The telescopic sleeve consists of an outer rod and an inner rod nested together, and the collar is fitted onto the outer surface of the clamp rod.

[0010] By adopting this technical solution, the telescopic sleeve is designed to limit the movement of the movable plate, thereby enabling the movable plate to move in a straight line.

[0011] Furthermore, the pressing component includes a fixing block, a baffle plate, two guide blocks, a mounting block, a drive motor, and a pressure cap. The fixing block is fixed to the upper surface of the workbench and located to the right of the punching component. The baffle plate is fixed to the right of the fixing block. The two guide blocks are fixed to the side of the baffle plate opposite to the fixing block. The mounting block is fixed to the upper surface of the workbench and located behind the baffle plate. The drive motor is fixed to the right of the mounting block. The output shaft of the drive motor passes through the mounting block and extends to the left side of the mounting block and is fixed to the bottom of the pressure cap.

[0012] By adopting this technical solution, the set pressing component can block the upper surface of the fixing block, thereby positioning the top of the sponge when the sponge is punched.

[0013] Furthermore, through holes are provided on opposite sides of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the fixed block. The inner diameter of the through hole on the left side is adapted to the outer diameter of the movable insertion rod. The lower surface of the fixed block and the upper surface of the worktable have the same discharge port, and the lower surface of the baffle plate and the upper surface of the worktable have the same waste port.

[0014] By adopting this technical solution, the designed discharge port and waste port enable the perforated sponge and waste material to be collected through the channel.

[0015] Furthermore, the support component includes a guide rail, an electric push rod, a sliding block, a connecting block, a connecting rod, and a support block. The guide rail is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable and located behind the fixed block. The electric push rod is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable and located behind the guide rail. The sliding block is slidably connected to the upper surface of the guide rail. The piston rod of the electric push rod is fixed to the back of the sliding block. The connecting block is fixed to the upper surface of the sliding block. The connecting rod is fixed to the front of the connecting block. The support block is fixed to the front of the connecting rod.

[0016] By adopting this technical solution, the designed support structure facilitates the falling of the sponge block.

[0017] Furthermore, an inlet is provided on the back of the fixing block, and the dimensions of the inlet and the inner cavity of the fixing block are adapted to the dimensions of the support block.

[0018] By adopting this technical solution, the entry point is designed to facilitate the entry and exit of the support block.

[0019] Furthermore, the collection mechanism includes two guide covers, two guide pipes, and two collection boxes. The two guide covers are fixed to the lower surface of the workbench, the two guide pipes are respectively connected to the lower surface of the guide covers, and the two collection boxes are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the workbench.

[0020] By adopting this technical solution, after the sponge is perforated, the sponge and waste materials can enter the inner cavity of the collection box through two channels for collection, which facilitates the packaging of the sponge.

[0021] Furthermore, the two guide hoods are respectively connected to the discharge port and the waste port, and the other side of each guide pipe is connected to a telescopic pipe, the other end of which is located in the inner cavity of the collection box.

[0022] By adopting this technical solution, the collection box can be easily removed from below the two guide pipes using the telescopic tube, which improves the convenience of collection.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. This automatic sponge punching device is designed with a sensor that can recognize the placement actions of the operator. The controller then performs pressing, punching, and support plate removal actions to punch holes in the sponge. It is not only highly automated but also easy to use, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of sponge punching.

[0025] 2. This automatic sponge punching device allows the sponge and waste materials to enter the inner cavity of the collection box through two channels after punching, facilitating the packaging of the sponge. The telescopic tubes make it easy to remove the collection box from below the two guide tubes, improving the convenience of collection. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the punched part of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing component structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of the support structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a 3D schematic diagram of the press-fit structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the collection mechanism of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Sensing device; 3. Controller; 4. Automatic drilling mechanism; 41. Drilling component; 411. Base; 412. Cylinder; 413. Collar; 414. Movable plate; 415. Locking rod; 416. Moving insertion rod; 42. Pressing component; 421. Fixing block; 422. Baffle plate; 423. Guide block; 424. Mounting block; 425. Drive motor; 426. Pressure cap; 43. Support component; 431. Guide rail; 432. Electric push rod; 433. Sliding block; 434. Connecting block; 435. Connecting rod; 436. Support block; 5. Collection mechanism; 51. Guide cover; 52. Guide pipe; 53. Collection box. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 An automatic sponge punching device in this embodiment includes a workbench 1. Both the left and right ends of the upper surface of the workbench 1 are provided with sensing devices 2. A controller 3 is fixed to the left end of the upper surface of the workbench 1. An automatic punching mechanism 4 for automatically sensing and punching sponges is provided at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench 1 and in front of the controller 3. Both the left and right ends of the lower surface of the workbench 1 are provided with collection mechanisms 5 for collecting sponges and waste materials.

[0035] It should be noted that the sensing device 2 is a photoelectric sensor. The photoelectric sensor uses the characteristics of light reflection, refraction and absorption to detect the presence, color and distance of an object. It can be used to detect placement actions. When the object reaches a specific position, the photoelectric sensor can output a signal to trigger subsequent actions such as pressing and drilling.

[0036] Please see Figures 2 to 5 To improve the efficiency of sponge punching, the automatic punching mechanism 4 in this embodiment includes a punching component 41, a pressing component 42, and a supporting component 43. The punching component 41 includes a base 411, a cylinder 412, a collar 413, a movable plate 414, a locking rod 415, and a moving insertion rod 416. The base 411 is fixed to the left end of the upper surface of the workbench 1 and is located in front of the controller 3. The cylinder 412 is fixed between the opposite sides of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the base 411. The piston rod of cylinder 2 passes through the right side wall of the inner cavity of the base 411 and extends to the right side of the base 411 and is fixed with the collar 413. The controller 3 can control the start of the cylinder 412. The piston rod of the cylinder 412 moves to the right, thereby pushing the collar 413 to move to the right. The movable plate 414 is located on the upper surface of the workbench 1 and is located on the right side of the base 411. The locking rod 415 is fixed on the upper surface of the movable plate 414, and the moving insert rod 416 is fixed on the right end of the upper surface of the movable plate 414.

[0037] In this embodiment, a telescopic sleeve is fixed between the base 411 and the opposite side of the movable plate 414. The telescopic sleeve consists of an outer rod and an inner rod nested together. The telescopic sleeve achieves the purpose of limiting the movement of the movable plate 414, thereby enabling the movable plate 414 to move linearly. The collar 413 is sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod 415. The movement of the collar 413 causes the locking rod 415 to drive the movable plate 414 to move to the right. In turn, the movement of the movable plate 414 causes the movable insertion rod 416 to move to the right in the inner cavity of the left through hole, thereby allowing it to be inserted into the sponge into the right through hole.

[0038] The pressing component 42 includes a fixing block 421, a baffle plate 422, two guide blocks 423, a mounting block 424, a drive motor 425, and a pressure cap 426. The fixing block 421 is fixed to the upper surface of the workbench 1 and located to the right of the punching component 41. The baffle plate 422 is fixed to the right of the fixing block 421. The two guide blocks 423 are fixed to the side of the baffle plate 422 opposite to the fixing block 421. The mounting block 424 is fixed to the upper surface of the workbench 1 and located behind the baffle plate 422. The drive motor 425 is fixed to the right of the mounting block 424. The sponge block is placed on the fixing block 421. Inside the cavity of 1, the sensing devices 2 at both ends can sense the placement action of the staff and send a signal to the controller 3. After receiving the signal, the controller 3 controls the drive motor 425 to start. The output shaft of the drive motor 425 passes through the mounting block 424 and extends to the left side of the mounting block 424 and is fixed to the bottom of the pressure cover 426. The output shaft of the drive motor 425 rotates and drives the pressure cover 426 to rotate. When the pressure cover 426 rotates to the horizontal state, it can fit against the upper surface of the fixing block 421. Then, the lower surface of the pressure cover 426 in the horizontal state can position the upper part of the sponge block.

[0039] In this embodiment, through holes are provided on the opposite sides of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the fixing block 421. The inner diameter of the left through hole is adapted to the outer diameter of the movable insertion rod 416. The lower surface of the fixing block 421 and the upper surface of the worktable 1 are provided with the same discharge port. The lower surface of the baffle plate 422 and the upper surface of the worktable 1 are provided with the same waste port.

[0040] In addition, the movement of the movable insert rod 416 can push the sponge on its movement trajectory into the right through hole. The sponge that enters the right through hole can enter the waste port with the guidance of the guide block 423. Then the piston rod of the cylinder 412 shortens and drives the movable insert rod 416 to be pulled out from the sponge.

[0041] The support component 43 includes a guide rail 431, an electric push rod 432, a sliding block 433, a connecting block 434, a connecting rod 435, and a support block 436. The guide rail 431 is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable 1 and located behind the fixed block 421. The electric push rod 432 is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable 1 and located behind the guide rail 431. The sliding block 433 is slidably connected to the upper surface of the guide rail 431. The piston rod of the electric push rod 432 is fixed to the back of the sliding block 433. The controller 3 controls the starting of the electric push rod 432. When the piston rod of the electric push rod 432 is shortened, it can drive the sliding block 433 to move backward on the outer surface of the guide rail 431. The connecting block 434 is fixed on the upper surface of the sliding block 433, the connecting rod 435 is fixed on the front of the connecting block 434, and the support block 436 is fixed on the front of the connecting rod 435. The movement of the sliding block 433 drives the connecting block 434, the connecting rod 435 and the support block 436 to move backward until one side of the support block 436 is completely moved out of the fixed block 421, and the sponge block can fall downward into the inner cavity of the discharge port.

[0042] In this embodiment, the back of the fixing block 421 is provided with an inlet, and the dimensions of the inlet and the inner cavity of the fixing block 421 are adapted to the dimensions of the support block 436.

[0043] It should be noted that the design of the sensing device 2 can identify the placement actions of the workers, thereby using the controller 3 to realize the actions of pressing, punching and pulling out the support plate to punch the sponge, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of sponge punching, so as to facilitate mass production.

[0044] Please see Figure 6 In order to facilitate the collection of sponges and waste materials, the collection mechanism 5 in this embodiment includes two guide covers 51, two guide pipes 52 and two collection boxes 53. The two guide covers 51 are fixed on the lower surface of the workbench 1, the two guide pipes 52 are respectively connected to the lower surface of the guide covers 51, and the two collection boxes 53 are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the workbench 1.

[0045] In this embodiment, the two guide covers 51 are connected to the discharge port and the waste port respectively. The sponge and waste entering the discharge port and the waste port will enter the inner cavity of the two guide covers 51 respectively, and then enter the inner cavity of the collection box 53 under the guidance of the two guide tubes 52. The other side of each guide tube 52 is connected to a telescopic tube, and the other end of the telescopic tube is located in the inner cavity of the collection box 53. When replacing the collection box 53, the bottom of the guide tube 52 can be completely placed inside the collection box 53 by compressing the telescopic tube at one end of the guide tube 52, thereby facilitating the replacement of the collection box 53 and improving the convenience during collection.

[0046] Understandably, after the sponge is perforated, the sponge and waste materials can enter the inner cavity of the collection box 53 through two channels for collection, which facilitates the subsequent packaging of the sponge.

[0047] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0048] (1) When drilling holes in the sponge block, first start the controller 3 and place the sponge block in the inner cavity of the fixed block 421. At this time, the sensors 2 at both ends can sense the placement action of the staff and send a signal to the controller 3. After receiving the signal, the controller 3 controls the drive motor 425 to start. The output shaft of the drive motor 425 rotates and drives the pressure cover 426 to rotate. When the pressure cover 426 rotates to the horizontal state, it can fit against the upper surface of the fixed block 421. Then, the lower surface of the pressure cover 426 in the horizontal state can position the upper part of the sponge block. Then the controller 3 can control the start of the cylinder 412. The piston rod of the cylinder 412 moves to the right, which pushes the collar 413 to move to the right. The movement of the collar 413 causes the locking rod 415 to drive the movable plate 414 to move to the right, which in turn moves the movable plate 414 to the right. The movement of 414 causes the movable insert rod 416 to move to the right within the cavity of the left through hole, thus allowing it to be inserted into the right through hole. The movement of the movable insert rod 416 pushes the sponge along its trajectory into the right through hole. The sponge entering the right through hole can then enter the waste outlet under the guidance of the guide block 423. Then, the piston rod of the cylinder 412 shortens, causing the movable insert rod 416 to be pulled out of the sponge. At this time, the controller 3 controls the start of the electric push rod 432. The piston rod of the electric push rod 432 shortens, causing the sliding block 433 to move backward on the outer surface of the guide rail 431. The movement of the sliding block 433 causes the connecting block 434, the connecting rod 435, and the support block 436 to move backward until one side of the support block 436 is completely removed from the fixed block 421, and the sponge block can fall downward into the cavity of the discharge port.

[0049] (2) The sponge and waste entering the discharge port and waste port will enter the inner cavity of the two guide covers 51 respectively, and then enter the inner cavity of the collection box 53 under the guidance of the two guide pipes 52. When replacing the collection box 53, the bottom of the guide pipe 52 can be completely placed in the collection box 53 by compressing the telescopic pipe at one end of the guide pipe 52, which facilitates the replacement of the collection box 53.

Claims

1. An automatic sponge punching device, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the workbench (1) is equipped with sensing devices (2) at both the left and right ends. A controller (3) is fixed at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench (1). An automatic punching mechanism (4) for automatically sensing and punching holes in the sponge is provided at the left end of the upper surface of the workbench (1) and in front of the controller (3). A collection mechanism (5) for collecting sponge and waste is provided at both the left and right ends of the lower surface of the workbench (1). The automatic punching mechanism (4) includes a punching component (41), a pressing component (42), and a support component (43). The punching component (41) includes a base (411), a cylinder (412), a collar (413), a movable plate (414), a locking rod (415), and a moving insert rod (416). The base (411) is fixed to the left end of the upper surface of the workbench (1) and located in front of the controller (3). The cylinder (412) is fixed in the inner cavity of the base (411). Between the opposite sides of the left and right side walls, the piston rod of the cylinder (412) passes through the right side wall of the inner cavity of the base (411) and extends to the right side of the base (411) and is fixed with the collar (413). The movable plate (414) is located on the upper surface of the workbench (1) and on the right side of the base (411). The clamping rod (415) is fixed on the upper surface of the movable plate (414). The movable insert rod (416) is fixed at the right end of the upper surface of the movable plate (414).

2. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A telescopic sleeve is fixed between the base (411) and the side opposite to the movable plate (414). The telescopic sleeve consists of an outer rod and an inner rod nested together. The collar (413) is sleeved on the outer surface of the clamp (415).

3. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing component (42) includes a fixing block (421), a baffle plate (422), two guide blocks (423), a mounting block (424), a drive motor (425), and a pressure cap (426). The fixing block (421) is fixed on the upper surface of the workbench (1) and located on the right side of the punching component (41). The baffle plate (422) is fixed on the right side of the fixing block (421). The two guide blocks (423) are fixed on the side of the baffle plate (422) opposite to the fixing block (421). The mounting block (424) is fixed on the upper surface of the workbench (1) and located on the rear side of the baffle plate (422). The drive motor (425) is fixed on the right side of the mounting block (424). The output shaft of the drive motor (425) passes through the mounting block (424) and extends to the left side of the mounting block (424) and is fixed to the bottom of the pressure cap (426).

4. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner walls of the fixed block (421) are provided with through holes on opposite sides. The inner diameter of the through hole on the left side is adapted to the outer diameter of the movable insert rod (416). The lower surface of the fixed block (421) and the upper surface of the worktable (1) are provided with the same discharge port. The lower surface of the baffle plate (422) and the upper surface of the worktable (1) are provided with the same waste port.

5. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support member (43) includes a guide rail (431), an electric push rod (432), a sliding block (433), a connecting block (434), a connecting rod (435), and a support block (436). The guide rail (431) is fixed on the upper surface of the worktable (1) and located behind the fixed block (421). The electric push rod (432) is fixed on the upper surface of the worktable (1) and located behind the guide rail (431). The sliding block (433) is slidably connected to the upper surface of the guide rail (431). The piston rod of the electric push rod (432) is fixed to the back of the sliding block (433). The connecting block (434) is fixed on the upper surface of the sliding block (433). The connecting rod (435) is fixed on the front of the connecting block (434). The support block (436) is fixed on the front of the connecting rod (435).

6. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The back of the fixing block (421) has an inlet, and the dimensions of the inlet and the inner cavity of the fixing block (421) are adapted to the dimensions of the support block (436).

7. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The collection mechanism (5) includes two guide covers (51), two guide pipes (52) and two collection boxes (53). The two guide covers (51) are fixed on the lower surface of the workbench (1), the two guide pipes (52) are respectively connected to the lower surface of the guide covers (51), and the two collection boxes (53) are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the workbench (1).

8. The automatic sponge punching device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two guide covers (51) are connected to the discharge port and the waste port respectively. The other side of the guide pipe (52) is connected to a telescopic pipe, and the other end of the telescopic pipe is located in the inner cavity of the collection box (53).

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