Air bag type bottle grabbing device and box filling machine
By introducing a bottle cap cover design into the airbag-type bottle gripping device, the problem of plastic parts falling off aluminum-plastic caps during the gripping process is solved, achieving stable gripping and reducing waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520585037.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing airbag-type bottle gripping devices often cause the plastic part to detach when gripping aluminum-plastic caps, resulting in product scrap.
An airbag-type bottle gripping device was designed, comprising a shell, an airbag, a ventilation component, and a bottle cap cover. The plastic part of the aluminum-plastic cap is accommodated through the bottle cap receiving groove of the bottle cap cover, avoiding direct contact between the airbag and the plastic part. The bottle cap is fixed by the compression between the airbag and the bottle cap cover.
This effectively prevents the plastic part of the aluminum-plastic cap from falling off, reduces the product scrap rate, and improves the reliability and efficiency of bottle gripping.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of bottle handling technology, and more particularly to airbag-type bottle gripping devices and case packers. Background Technology
[0002] After filling, the bottles are often packed into boxes using a case packer. A case packer consists of a robotic arm and grippers mounted on the robotic arm. The grippers include multiple bottle gripping devices, such as airbag grippers. When the case packer is in use, the robotic arm moves the grippers above the bottles to be packed, the grippers grab the bottles, and then the robotic arm moves the grippers above the boxes, where the grippers place the bottles into the boxes.
[0003] In existing technology, some bottle caps are aluminum-plastic caps, which consist of an aluminum part and a plastic part. The aluminum part forms the side wall of the cap, and the plastic part forms the top wall. When the airbag-type bottle gripping device grips the aluminum-plastic cap, the inflated airbag squeezes the plastic part, causing it to detach. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides an airbag-type bottle gripping device and a case packing machine to solve the problem of the plastic part of the aluminum-plastic cap falling off due to the pressure of the airbag.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides an airbag-type bottle gripping device, comprising:
[0006] A housing having a lower opening and an accommodating space communicating with the lower opening;
[0007] An airbag is disposed within the accommodating space. The lower end of the airbag is connected to the inner wall of the outer shell, dividing the accommodating space into a gas chamber formed between the airbag and the outer shell, and a bottle-gripping space formed between the airbag and the lower opening.
[0008] A venting component, disposed within the housing, having a gas passage, one end of which is connected to a gas source, and the other end of which communicates with the gas chamber; and
[0009] A bottle cap cover is disposed within the bottle gripping space and is fixedly connected to the ventilation component through the airbag. The bottle cap cover has a bottle cap receiving groove on the side facing the downward opening.
[0010] Secondly, this application provides a case packer, including the airbag-type bottle gripper as described in the first aspect.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, this application includes at least the following beneficial effects:
[0012] In this application's airbag-type bottle gripping device, the plastic portion of the aluminum-plastic cap is located within the cap receiving groove of the cap cover during bottle gripping. Therefore, when the airbag inflates, compression occurs between the airbag and the cap cover, avoiding the compression between the airbag and the plastic portion of the aluminum-plastic cap as in the prior art. Consequently, the airbag-type bottle gripping device of this application does not cause the plastic portion of the aluminum-plastic cap to detach during bottle gripping, reducing product scrap rates. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the airbag-type bottle gripping device according to an embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the airbag is not inflated.
[0014] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the airbag-type bottle gripping device according to an embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the airbag has been inflated.
[0015] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a bottle cap cover according to an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0016] Figure label:
[0017] 1. Outer shell; 1.1. Upper shell; 1.2. Lower shell; 1.3. Top wall; 1.4. Side wall;
[0018] 2. Ventilation components; 2.1. Gas passage; 2.2. Shaft; 2.3. Stepped section;
[0019] 3. Airbag; 3.1. Outward-flaring edge;
[0020] 4. Aluminum-plastic cap; 4.1. Plastic parts;
[0021] 5. Bottle;
[0022] 6. Compressed air;
[0023] 7. Bottle cap cover; 7.1. Bottle cap receiving groove; 7.2. Bottom surface of the groove; 7.3. Peripheral wall of the groove. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining this application and not for limiting it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all of them.
[0025] This application defines certain directional terms. Unless otherwise stated, the directional terms used, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," are used for ease of understanding and therefore do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application.
[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0027] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the airbag-type bottle gripping device provided in this application includes a housing 1, an airbag 3, a ventilation component 2, and a bottle cap cover 7.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the outer casing 1 has a lower opening and an accommodating space communicating with the lower opening. Specifically, the outer casing 1 may include a top wall 1.3 and a side wall 1.4. The upper end of the side wall 1.4 is connected to the top wall 1.3, and the lower end of the side wall 1.4 extends downward, forming the lower opening. The side wall 1.4 and the top wall 1.3 together enclose the accommodating space. The diameter of the lower opening is larger than the diameter of the bottle cap (using an aluminum-plastic cap 4 as an example in this embodiment) and the diameter of the bottle neck, so that the bottle cap and the bottle neck can enter the accommodating space.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the airbag 3 is disposed within the accommodating space. The lower end of the airbag 3 is connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 1, dividing the accommodating space into a gas chamber formed between the airbag 3 and the outer shell 1, and a bottle-gripping space formed between the airbag 3 and the lower opening. Gas can be introduced into or discharged from the gas chamber. When gas is introduced into the gas chamber, the airbag 3 inflates and the bottle-gripping space contracts; when gas is discharged from the gas chamber, the airbag 3 contracts and the bottle-gripping space expands.
[0031] like Figure 1As shown, the venting component 2 is disposed on the outer casing 1, for example, the venting component 2 passes through a through hole in the top of the outer casing 1. The venting component 2 has a gas passage 2.1, one end of which is used to connect to a gas source (not shown), and the other end of the gas passage 2.1 communicates with a gas chamber. When it is necessary to inflate the airbag 3, the gas source can supply compressed air 6 to the gas chamber. The gas source can be an air tank.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottle cap cover 7 is disposed within the bottle gripping space and is fixedly connected to the ventilation component 2 through the airbag 3. The side of the bottle cap cover 7 facing downward opening has a bottle cap receiving groove 7.1. When gripping a bottle, the bottle cap is received in the bottle cap receiving groove 7.1.
[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, when the airbag-type bottle gripping device of this application grips the bottle, the aluminum-plastic cap 4 and the neck of the bottle 5 extend into the bottle gripping space, and the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4 is located in the cap receiving groove 7.1. The air source inflates the gas chamber through the gas channel 2.1, causing the airbag 3 to expand. The airbag 3 is squeezed between the bottle cap 7 and the aluminum part of the aluminum-plastic cap 4, thereby fixing the airbag 3 and the bottle 5 together.
[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in this application, when the airbag-type bottle gripping device grips a bottle, the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4 is located within the cap receiving groove 7.1 of the cap cover 7. Therefore, when the airbag 3 inflates, compression occurs between the airbag 3 and the cap cover 7, avoiding the compression between the airbag 3 and the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4 as in the prior art. Thus, the airbag-type bottle gripping device of this application will not cause the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4 to detach during bottle gripping, reducing the scrap rate of the bottle 5.
[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the outer shell 1 includes an upper shell 1.1 and a lower shell 1.2. The lower shell 1.2 is connected to the lower end of the upper shell 1.1, and a mounting groove is formed between the upper shell 1.1 and the lower shell 1.2. The outward flange 3.1 of the airbag 3 extends into the mounting groove. Thus, the lower end of the airbag 3 is fixed to the inner wall of the outer shell 1.
[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the venting component 2 includes a shaft portion 2.2 and a stepped portion 2.3. The shaft portion 2.2 passes through the outer casing 1, for example, through a through hole in the top wall 1.3. The lower end of the shaft portion 2.2 is located in the accommodating space. The gas passage 2.1 is located in the shaft portion 2.2. The stepped portion 2.3 is connected to the lower end of the shaft portion 2.2 and is located within the bottle-gripping space. The upper end of the airbag 3 surrounds the outer periphery of the shaft portion 2.2 and abuts against the upper side surface of the stepped portion 2.3.
[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the bottle cap receiving groove 7.1 includes a groove bottom surface 7.2 and a groove peripheral wall 7.3. The groove bottom surface 7.2 is used to abut against the upper surface of the bottle cap. The upper end of the groove peripheral wall 7.3 is connected to the groove bottom surface 7.2, and the lower end of the groove peripheral wall 7.3 extends downward, surrounding the outer periphery of the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4. This prevents the airbag 3 from squeezing the plastic part 4.1 of the aluminum-plastic cap 4 after it inflates.
[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the bottle cap 7 and the ventilation component 2 can be integrally molded.
[0039] This application also provides a case packer (not shown) that includes the above-described airbag-type bottle gripping device.
[0040] Although this application has been described in detail above with general descriptions, specific embodiments, and experiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this application fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.
Claims
1. A pneumatic bottle gripping device, characterized in that, include: The outer casing (1) has a lower opening and an accommodating space communicating with the lower opening; An airbag (3) is disposed in the accommodating space. The lower end of the airbag (3) is connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (1), dividing the accommodating space into a gas chamber formed between the airbag (3) and the outer shell (1), and a bottle gripping space formed between the airbag (3) and the lower opening. A ventilation component (2) is disposed on the outer casing (1). The ventilation component (2) has a gas passage (2.1), one end of which is connected to a gas source, and the other end of which communicates with the gas chamber. Bottle cap cover (7) is disposed in the bottle gripping space and is fixedly connected to the ventilation component (2) through the air bag (3). The bottle cap cover (7) has a bottle cap receiving groove (7.1) on the side facing the downward opening.
2. The airbag-type bottle gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) includes: A top wall (1.3) having a through hole, the ventilation component (2) passing through the through hole; and The side wall (1.4) is connected to the top wall (1.3) at its upper end and forms the lower opening at its lower end. The side wall (1.4) and the top wall (1.3) together enclose the accommodating space.
3. The airbag-type bottle gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) includes: Upper shell (1.1); and The lower housing (1.2) is connected to the lower end of the upper housing (1.1), and a mounting groove is formed between the upper housing (1.1) and the lower housing (1.2). The outer flange (3.1) of the airbag (3) extends into the mounting groove.
4. The airbag-type bottle gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation component (2) includes: A shaft portion (2.2) passing through the outer casing (1), the lower end of the shaft portion (2.2) being located in the accommodating space, and a gas passage (2.1) located in the shaft portion (2.2); and The step portion (2.3) is connected to the lower end of the shaft portion (2.2) and is located within the bottle gripping space. The upper end of the airbag (3) surrounds the outer periphery of the shaft portion (2.2) and abuts against the upper side of the step portion (2.3).
5. The airbag-type bottle gripping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The bottle cap receiving slot (7.1) includes: The bottom surface of the groove (7.2), which is used to abut the upper surface of the bottle cap; and The groove peripheral wall (7.3) has its upper end connected to the groove bottom surface (7.2) and its lower end extending downward, and the groove peripheral wall (7.3) surrounds the outer periphery of the plastic part (4.1) of the bottle cap.
6. The airbag-type bottle gripping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The bottle cap (7) is integrally formed with the ventilation component (2).
7. A case packing machine, characterized in that, The device includes the airbag-type bottle gripping device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.