Automatic packaging equipment for sauce cups

Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic packaging equipment for sauce cups. The automatic packaging equipment comprises a machine table, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a first supporting table, a second supporting table and a packaging machine. A height difference exists between the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism, so that the sauce cup stack in a vertical stacking state is converted into a horizontal stacking state; at least one first guide rod is arranged on the first supporting table and extends to the position above the second conveying mechanism. The first supporting table is provided with a blocking assembly. A material arranging mechanism is arranged above the second conveying mechanism; a pushing mechanism is arranged in the middle of the first supporting table. A material distributing and transferring mechanism is arranged on the second supporting table; the material distributing and transferring mechanism is used for transferring the sauce cup stack on the first supporting table; and the pushing mechanism is used for pushing the sauce cup stacks on the distributing and transferring mechanism onto the packaging machine. The automatic bagging and packaging operation of the sauce cups is achieved, the bagging and packaging efficiency of the sauce cups is greatly improved, and the production cycle of bagging and packaging is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container packaging technology, and in particular to an automated packaging device for sauce cups. Background Technology

[0002] Disposable sauce cups consist of a cup body, a lid, and a connecting strap between the lid and the cup body. They are molded as a single piece using an injection molding machine. During the production process, the injection-molded sauce cups are stacked in a certain number before being bagged and packaged on a packaging machine for transportation and storage.

[0003] However, in the existing disposable sauce cup bagging process, the injection-molded sauce cups are often manually stacked to a preset number and then manually transferred to the packaging machine for bagging, resulting in relatively low bagging efficiency and a long production cycle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide an automated packaging equipment for sauce cups, which realizes automated bagging and packaging of sauce cups, greatly improves the bagging and packaging efficiency of sauce cups, shortens the bagging and packaging production cycle, and improves the quality consistency of bagged and packaged products.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the specific solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automated packaging device for sauce cups includes a machine base and a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a first support platform, a second support platform, and a packaging machine arranged sequentially on the machine base along the sauce cup conveying direction.

[0007] The second conveying mechanism has a height difference with the first conveying mechanism to transform the vertically stacked sauce cups into a horizontally stacked state; the first support platform is provided with at least one first guide rod, which extends above the second conveying mechanism; the first support platform is provided with a blocking component at the position corresponding to the first guide rod; a material handling mechanism is provided above the second conveying mechanism; a material pushing mechanism is provided in the middle of the first support platform; a material dispensing and transfer mechanism is provided on the second support platform; the material dispensing and transfer mechanism is used to transfer the sauce cup stacks on the first support platform; the material pushing mechanism is used to push the sauce cup stacks on the material dispensing and transfer mechanism onto the packaging machine.

[0008] Optionally, the first support platform is provided with a plurality of first guide rods, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the first support platform. The first support platform is provided with a blocking component corresponding to the position of each first guide rod. First sensors are provided on both sides of the first guide rods of the first support platform.

[0009] Optionally, the first conveying mechanism includes a first conveying bracket, a first driving member, and a first conveying belt rotatably disposed on the first conveying bracket. The first conveying bracket is provided with a vacuum generator inside the first conveying belt, and vacuum adsorption holes are opened at positions corresponding to each first guide rod position on the first conveying belt.

[0010] Optionally, the material handling mechanism includes a material handling support frame, a first linear module disposed on the material handling support frame, a sliding frame disposed on the output end of the first linear module, connecting seats disposed at both ends of the sliding frame, a first pushing cylinder disposed on the connecting seats, and a first pushing plate disposed on the output end of the first pushing cylinder; the first linear module is used to drive the first pushing plate to move along a first direction; the first pushing cylinder is used to drive the first pushing plate to move along a third direction.

[0011] Optionally, the output end of the first pusher cylinder is connected to a first pusher seat, and a connecting rod is slidably passed through the first pusher seat; the first pusher plate is connected to one end of the connecting rod; the other end of the connecting rod is connected to a second pusher seat, the second pusher seat is provided with a first baffle plate, and the first pusher seat is provided with a second sensor; a spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the two ends of the spring abut against the first pusher plate and the first pusher seat respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the blocking assembly includes a blocking cylinder mounted on the bottom surface of the first support platform and a blocking pin movably passing through the first support platform, the blocking pin being connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, the pushing mechanism includes a third pushing seat, a second pushing cylinder disposed on the third pushing seat, a push rod slidably disposed on the third pushing seat, and a second push plate disposed at the end of the push rod away from the second pushing cylinder; the output end of the second pushing cylinder is connected to the push rod.

[0014] Optionally, the material distribution and transfer mechanism includes a second linear module, a slidably disposed transfer bracket, a first sliding support slidably disposed on the transfer bracket, a rodless cylinder disposed on the transfer bracket, a third pushing cylinder disposed on the first sliding support, a second sliding support slidably disposed on the first sliding support, a rotary cylinder disposed on the second sliding support, and a material distribution paddle disposed at the output end of the rotary cylinder.

[0015] The second linear module is used to drive the transfer bracket to move along the second direction; the rodless cylinder is used to drive the first sliding support to move along the first direction; and the third pushing cylinder is used to drive the second sliding support to move along the third direction.

[0016] Optionally, the transfer bracket is provided with a second guide rod, and the transfer bracket is provided with limit plates on both sides of the second guide rod.

[0017] Optionally, the packaging machine is provided with a conveyor track, which is aligned with the position of the feeding mechanism.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a height difference between the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism, the vertically stacked sauce cups are automatically transformed into a horizontally stacked state. The material handling mechanism and the blocking component work together to handle the sauce cups stacked horizontally along the axis of the first guide rod. The material transfer mechanism then transfers a preset number of sauce cups to be aligned with the pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism then pushes the preset number of sauce cups onto the packaging machine for bagging, thereby realizing automated bagging of sauce cups, greatly improving the bagging efficiency of sauce cups, shortening the bagging production cycle, and improving the consistency of bagged packaging quality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a portion of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first conveying mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first conveying mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the first support platform, the material handling mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism of this utility model working together;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the material handling mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a portion of the material handling mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the cooperation of the second conveying mechanism, the first support platform, the second support platform, and the material distribution and transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the cooperation between the second conveying mechanism, the first support platform, the second support platform, and the material distribution and transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the cooperation between the second support platform and the material transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the cooperation between the second support platform and the material transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 12This is a perspective view of a portion of the material distribution and transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support platform of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the material pushing mechanism of this utility model;

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Machine base; 11. Enclosure gate; 2. First conveying mechanism; 21. First conveying support; 22. First driving component; 23. First conveyor belt; 231. Vacuum suction hole; 24. Vacuum generator; 3. Second conveying mechanism; 31. Second conveying support; 32. Second driving component; 33. Second conveyor belt; 34. Third sensor; 4. First support platform; 41. First guide rod; 421. Blocking cylinder; 422. Blocking pin; 43. First sensor; 5. Second support platform; 6. Packaging machine; 61. Conveying track; 7. Material handling mechanism; 71. Material handling support frame; 72. First linear module; 73. Sliding frame; 74. Connecting seat; 75. First pushing cylinder; 76. First push plate; 761. 762. Pusher seat; 763. Connecting rod; 764. Second pusher seat; 765. First baffle; 766. Second sensor; 767. Spring; 8. Pushing mechanism; 81. Third pusher seat; 82. Second pusher cylinder; 83. Push rod; 84. Second push plate; 85. Connecting block; 86. Second buffer; 9. Material distribution and transfer mechanism; 91. Second linear module; 911. Fifth sensor; 92. Transfer bracket; 921. Second guide rod; 922. Limiting plate; 923. Fourth sensor; 924. First buffer; 925. Third baffle; 93. First sliding support; 931. Second baffle; 94. Rodless cylinder; 95. Third pusher cylinder; 96. Second sliding support; 97. Rotary cylinder; 98. Material distribution paddle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the automated packaging equipment for sauce cups described in this embodiment includes a machine base 1 and a first conveying mechanism 2, a second conveying mechanism 3, a first support platform 4, a second support platform 5 and a packaging machine 6 arranged sequentially on the machine base 1 along the sauce cup conveying direction.

[0036] The second conveying mechanism 3 has a height difference with the first conveying mechanism 2, so that the vertically stacked sauce cups are transformed into a horizontally stacked state; the first support platform 4 is provided with at least one first guide rod 41, which extends above the second conveying mechanism 3; the first support platform 4 is provided with a blocking component at the position corresponding to the first guide rod 41; a material handling mechanism 7 is provided above the second conveying mechanism 3; a material pushing mechanism 8 is provided in the middle of the first support platform 4; a material distributing and transferring mechanism 9 is provided on the second support platform 5; the material distributing and transferring mechanism 9 is used to transfer the sauce cup stacks on the first support platform 4; the material pushing mechanism 8 is used to push the sauce cup stacks on the material distributing and transferring mechanism 9 onto the packaging machine 6.

[0037] Specifically, in actual use, the automated packaging equipment for sauce cups in this embodiment uses an external robotic arm to vertically stack the injection-molded sauce cups on the first conveying mechanism 2. The first conveying mechanism 2 then moves the vertically stacked sauce cups toward the second conveying mechanism 3. Due to the height difference between the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 3, when the vertically stacked sauce cups fall to the second conveying mechanism 3, they change from a vertically stacked state to a horizontally stacked state. The connecting straps of the sauce cups are supported on the first guide rod 41. The second conveying mechanism 3 then moves the horizontally stacked sauce cups toward the first support platform 4.

[0038] As the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 3 transport the sauce cups, the sauce cups are continuously stacked along the axis of the first guide rod 41. The blocking component blocks the sauce cups on the first support platform 4, and the sorting mechanism 7 sorts the horizontally stacked sauce cups, thereby automatically adjusting the tightness of the sauce cups and making the front end of the sauce cups abut against the blocking component.

[0039] After the material handling is completed, the blocking component releases its obstruction of the sauce cup stack. The material distribution and transfer mechanism 9 moves the preset number of sauce cup stacks on the first support platform 4 to align with the position of the pushing mechanism 8. Then, the pushing mechanism 8 pushes the preset number of sauce cup stacks on the material distribution and transfer mechanism 9 onto the packaging machine 6. The packaging machine 6 performs bagging and packaging operations on the preset number of sauce cup stacks, thus completing the bagging and packaging of a set of sauce cup stacks.

[0040] This embodiment achieves automated bagging of sauce cups by setting a height difference between the second conveying mechanism 3 and the first conveying mechanism 2, thereby automatically transforming the vertically stacked sauce cups into a horizontally stacked state. The material handling mechanism 7, in cooperation with the blocking component, performs material handling on the horizontally stacked sauce cups along the axis of the first guide rod 41. The material transfer mechanism 9 then transfers a preset number of sauce cups to be aligned with the pushing mechanism 8, which in turn pushes the preset number of sauce cups onto the packaging machine 6 for bagging. This achieves automated bagging of sauce cups, greatly improving the bagging efficiency, shortening the bagging production cycle, and resulting in better quality consistency in the bagged packaging.

[0041] In some embodiments of the automated packaging equipment for sauce cups described in this embodiment, the first support platform 4 is provided with multiple first guide rods 41, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the first support platform 4. A blocking component is provided on the first support platform 4 corresponding to the position of each first guide rod 41. First sensors 43 are provided on both sides of the first guide rods 41 of the first support platform 4. By providing multiple first guide rods 41 and multiple blocking components, this embodiment can simultaneously convey multiple rows of sauce cup stacks. The material distribution and transfer mechanism 9 then transfers the multiple rows of sauce cup stacks to a position aligned with the pushing mechanism 8, and then pushes them onto the same packaging machine 6 via the pushing mechanism 8, thereby improving the utilization rate and timeliness of the packaging machine 6.

[0042] For example, such as Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, four first guide rods 41 are provided on the first support platform 4. The four first guide rods 41 are evenly distributed at both ends of the first guide rods 41. Correspondingly, four blocking components are provided to form a four-row sauce cup stacking conveyor line.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment, in some embodiments of an automated packaging equipment for sauce cups, the first conveying mechanism 2 includes a first conveying bracket 21, a first driving member 22, and a first conveying belt 23 rotatably disposed on the first conveying bracket 21. The first conveying bracket 21 is provided with a vacuum generator 24 inside the first conveying belt 23. Vacuum adsorption holes 231 are opened at positions corresponding to the positions of each first guide rod 41 on the first conveying belt 23.

[0044] Specifically, the first conveyor belt 23 is provided with four rows of vacuum adsorption holes 231, with multiple vacuum adsorption holes 231 evenly distributed in each row along the circumference of the first conveyor belt 23; the first driving component 22 is a motor power mechanism, which drives the first conveyor belt 23 to rotate, and the vacuum generator 24 works. When the external robotic arm places the vertically stacked sauce cups on the first conveyor belt 23, the vacuum generator 24 performs vacuum adsorption on the sauce cup stack through the vacuum adsorption holes 231, so that the sauce cup stack is not easy to tip over during the conveying process.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second conveying mechanism 3 includes a second conveying support 31, a second driving member 32, and a second conveying belt 33 rotatably mounted on the second conveying support 31; the second driving member 32 drives the second conveying belt 33 to rotate, thereby realizing the conveying of the sauce cup stacks. Specifically, the second driving member 32 is a motor power mechanism.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first direction is the X-axis direction, the second direction is the Y-axis direction, and the third direction is the Z-axis direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other.

[0047] like Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 7 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups, in some embodiments, includes a material handling mechanism 7 comprising a material handling support frame 71, a first linear module 72 disposed on the material handling support frame 71, a sliding frame 73 disposed at the output end of the first linear module 72, connecting seats 74 disposed at both ends of the sliding frame 73, a first pushing cylinder 75 disposed on the connecting seat 74, and a first pushing plate 76 disposed at the output end of the first pushing cylinder 75; the first linear module 72 is used to drive the first pushing plate 76 to move along a first direction; the first pushing cylinder 75 is used to drive the first pushing plate 76 to move along a third direction.

[0048] Specifically, when it is necessary to perform a sorting operation on the sauce cup stack, the first linear module 72 drives the sliding frame 73 to move, the sliding frame 73 drives the connecting seat 74 to move, the connecting seat 74 drives the first pushing cylinder 75 to move, and the first pushing cylinder 75 drives the first pushing plate 76 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the first pushing plate 76 in the first direction. After the adjustment is in place, the first pushing cylinder 75 adjusts the position of the first pushing plate 76 in the third direction. Then, the first linear module 72 drives the first pushing plate 76 to move along the first direction, thereby adjusting the tightness of the horizontal stacking of the sauce cup stack and realizing the sorting operation of the sauce cup stack.

[0049] For example, during the material handling process, the first push plate 76 is located between the two first guide rods 41, so that the first push plate 76 can simultaneously perform material handling operations on two rows of sauce cup stack conveyor lines, thereby improving the efficiency of the material handling operation.

[0050] Preferably, the connecting seat 74341 has an I-shaped structure. By providing the connecting seat 74, the first pushing cylinder 75 can be installed, and the stroke of the first pushing cylinder 75 can be reduced to save energy.

[0051] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups includes, in some embodiments, a first pushing cylinder 75 with its output end connected to a first pushing seat 761, and a connecting rod 762 slidably passing through the first pushing seat 761; a first pushing plate 76 connected to one end of the connecting rod 762; a second pushing seat 763 connected to the other end of the connecting rod 762, a first baffle 764 provided on the second pushing seat 763, and a second sensor 765 provided on the first pushing seat 761; a spring 766 sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod 762, with both ends of the spring 766 abutting against the first pushing plate 76 and the first pushing seat 761 respectively. Specifically, there are two connecting rods 762, spaced apart, each connected rod 762 with a spring 766 sleeved on it, and the first pushing plate 76 connected to both connecting rods 762.

[0052] When sorting the sauce cups, the first pusher plate 76 contacts the sauce cup stack and applies a pushing force to it. As the first pusher plate 76 squeezes, the reaction force from the sauce cup stack increases, causing the first pusher plate 76 and the connecting rod 762 to slide relative to the first pusher seat 761. The spring 766 is compressed, and the connecting rod 762 drives the second pusher seat 763 to move, so that the first baffle 764 corresponds to the position of the second sensor 765. At this time, the second sensor 765 generates a sensing signal. The first linear module 72 drives the first pusher plate 76 to move in the opposite direction according to the generated sensing signal to release the squeezing of the sauce cup stack. The first pusher plate 76 releases the squeezing of the spring 766, and the spring 766 pushes the first pusher plate 76 to reset. The first pusher cylinder 75 drives the first pusher plate 76 to reset, thereby completing the sorting operation.

[0053] In this embodiment, a first pusher plate 76 is slidably mounted on a first pusher seat 761, a spring 766 is provided between the first pusher plate 76 and the first pusher seat 761, a second pusher seat 763 is provided on a connecting rod 762, a first baffle 764 is provided on the second pusher seat 763, and a second sensor 765 is provided on the first pusher seat 761. This effectively prevents the first pusher plate 76 from applying excessive pushing force to the stack of sauce cups during the material handling process, which could cause the horizontally stacked sauce cups to bend, arch, or even fall apart. This makes the material handling operation more reliable.

[0054] like Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, third sensors 34 are provided on both sides of the second conveying mechanism 3. In this embodiment, by providing third sensors 34, after too many sauce cups are horizontally stacked on the second conveying mechanism 3, the third sensors 34 generate a sensing signal. According to the sensing signal, the material handling mechanism 7 controls the first push plate 76 to apply a pushing force to the horizontally stacked sauce cups along the first direction, so as to adjust the tightness between the sauce cup stacks.

[0055] Preferably, the third sensor 34 is detachably connected to the second transmission bracket 31, thereby allowing the position of the third sensor 7 to be adjusted, making the structure more flexible.

[0056] like Figure 5 and Figure 13 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups includes, in some embodiments, a blocking component comprising a blocking cylinder 421 mounted on the bottom surface of a first support platform 4 and a blocking pin 422 movably passing through the first support platform 4. The blocking pin 422 is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder 421. In this embodiment, the blocking cylinder 421 drives the blocking pin 422 to extend and retract, thereby controlling the blocking pin 422 to switch between a blocking state and a retracted state.

[0057] like Figure 2 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 14 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups includes, in some embodiments, a pushing mechanism 8 comprising a third pushing seat 81, a second pushing cylinder 82 disposed on the third pushing seat 81, a push rod 83 slidably disposed on the third pushing seat 81, and a second push plate 84 disposed at the end of the push rod 83 away from the second pushing cylinder 82; the output end of the second pushing cylinder 82 is connected to the push rod 83. Specifically, in actual use, the second pushing cylinder 82 pushes the push rod 83 to move, and the push rod 83 drives the second push plate 84 to move, thereby pushing the stack of sauce cups on the dispensing and transfer mechanism 9 onto the packaging machine 6, realizing the automatic transfer of the sauce cup stack.

[0058] For example, a connecting block 85 is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod 83 away from the second push plate 84, and the connecting block 85 is connected to the output end of the second push cylinder 82. The connecting block 85 is provided to facilitate the installation between the push rod 83 and the second push cylinder 82.

[0059] like Figure 2 , Figures 8 to 12As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups, in some embodiments, the material dispensing and transfer mechanism 9 includes a second linear module 91, a slidably disposed transfer bracket 92, a first sliding support 93 slidably disposed on the transfer bracket 92, a rodless cylinder 94 disposed on the transfer bracket 92, a third pushing cylinder 95 disposed on the first sliding support 93, a second sliding support 96 slidably disposed on the first sliding support 93, a rotary cylinder 97 disposed on the second sliding support 96, and a material dispensing paddle 98 disposed at the output end of the rotary cylinder 97;

[0060] The second linear module 91 is used to drive the transfer bracket 92 to move along the second direction; the rodless cylinder 94 is used to drive the first sliding support 93 to move along the first direction; and the third pushing cylinder 95 is used to drive the second sliding support 96 to move along the third direction.

[0061] Specifically, in actual use, the second linear module 91 drives the transfer bracket 92 to move along the second direction, so that the transfer bracket 92 corresponds to the position of the sauce cup stack. The rodless cylinder 94 drives the first sliding support 93 to move along the first direction. The first sliding support 93 drives the second sliding support 96 to move. The second sliding support 96 drives the dispensing paddle 98 to move to the predetermined position. Then, the third pushing cylinder 95 drives the dispensing paddle 98 to move along the third direction, so that the dispensing paddle 98 is inserted between two adjacent sauce cups. Then, the rotating cylinder 97 drives the dispensing paddle 98 to rotate, so that the two sauce cups on both sides of the dispensing paddle 98 are separated, thereby realizing the separation of the preset number of sauce cup stacks from the horizontally stacked sauce cup stacks. Then, the rodless cylinder 94 drives the first sliding support 93 to move in the opposite direction along the first direction. During the reverse movement of the second sliding support 96, the dispensing paddle 98 pushes the separated preset number of sauce cup stacks into the transfer bracket 92, thereby completing the dispensing operation of the sauce cup stacks.

[0062] Then, the second linear module 91 drives the transfer bracket 92 to move along the second direction until the position of the transfer bracket 92 is aligned with the position of the second push plate 84. The second push cylinder 82 works to push the second push plate 84 to move, thereby pushing the sauce cup stack on the transfer bracket 92 into the packaging machine 6, thus completing the sauce cup stack distribution and transfer process.

[0063] like Figures 8 to 12 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups includes, in some embodiments, a second guide rod 921 on a transfer bracket 92, and limiting plates 922 on both sides of the second guide rod 921. This embodiment provides guidance and limitation for the sauce cup stack by providing the second guide rod 921 and limiting plates 922 on the transfer bracket 92, so that the second pusher plate 84 can push the sauce cup stack onto the packaging machine 6 more smoothly.

[0064] like Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, a fourth sensor 923 is provided at both ends of the outer wall of the transfer bracket 92, and a second baffle 931 is connected to the first sliding support 93. By setting the fourth sensor 923 and the second baffle 931, the position of the first sliding support 93 is sensed by the fourth sensor 923 and the second baffle 931 to control the sliding stroke of the first sliding support 93, thereby controlling the dispensing position of the dispensing plate 98, and thus realizing the separation of a preset number of sauce cup stacks from the horizontally stacked sauce cup stacks.

[0065] Furthermore, a first mounting rail is provided on the outer wall of the transfer bracket 92; the fourth sensor 923 is slidably mounted on the first mounting rail. In this embodiment, by setting the first mounting rail, the position of the fourth sensor 923 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the preset number of sauce cups stacked, realizing bagging packaging of sauce cups with different stack numbers, making the structure more flexible.

[0066] like Figure 12 As shown, both ends of the inner wall of the transfer bracket 92 are provided with first buffer members 924 to provide a buffering effect for the first sliding support 93. In this embodiment, by providing the first buffer members 924, the first sliding support 93 is buffered during its sliding process, resulting in higher structural reliability. Specifically, the first buffer member 924 is a hydraulic buffer.

[0067] like Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, the third pusher seat 81 is provided with a second buffer member 86 at one end near the second pusher plate 84 to provide a buffering effect for the connecting block 85. By providing the second buffer member 86, this embodiment provides buffering for the connecting block 85 during its movement, resulting in higher structural reliability. Specifically, the second buffer member 86 is a hydraulic buffer.

[0068] like Figure 10 As shown, the second linear module 91 is equipped with a fifth sensor 911 at both ends, and a third baffle 925 is fixed on the transfer bracket 92. By setting the fifth sensor 911 and the third baffle 925, the position of the transfer bracket 92 is sensed by the cooperation of the fifth sensor 911 and the third baffle 925, thereby controlling the position of the transfer bracket 92 for the transfer of the sauce cup stack.

[0069] The second linear module 91 is provided with a second mounting rail, and the fifth sensor 911 is slidably mounted on the second mounting rail. By setting the second mounting rail, the position of the fifth sensor 911 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the sliding stroke of the transfer bracket 92 to accommodate the transfer of sauce cups of different sizes.

[0070] It should be noted that when the second guide rod 921 is installed on the transfer bracket 92, a clearance notch is provided on the second push plate 84 to avoid the second guide rod 921. This clearance notch allows the second push plate 84 to avoid the second guide rod 921 during the material pushing process. The clearance notch is inverted U-shaped.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging device for sauce cups is provided. In some embodiments, the packaging machine 6 is equipped with a conveyor track 61, which is aligned with the pusher mechanism 8. In this embodiment, the conveyor track 61 is provided to guide the stack of sauce cups pushed in by the second pusher plate 84, so that the stack of sauce cups can enter the packaging machine 6 more smoothly for bagging and packaging.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, an automated packaging equipment for sauce cups is provided with enclosure doors 11 on both sides of the machine base 1 in some embodiments to protect the sauce cups during the transfer process.

[0073] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included within the protection scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. An automated packaging device for sauce cups, characterized in that, It includes a machine base and a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a first support platform, a second support platform, and a packaging machine, which are sequentially arranged on the machine base along the conveying direction of the sauce cups; The second conveying mechanism has a height difference with the first conveying mechanism to transform the vertically stacked sauce cups into a horizontally stacked state; the first support platform is provided with at least one first guide rod, which extends above the second conveying mechanism; the first support platform is provided with a blocking component at the position corresponding to the first guide rod; a material handling mechanism is provided above the second conveying mechanism; a material pushing mechanism is provided in the middle of the first support platform; a material dispensing and transfer mechanism is provided on the second support platform; the material dispensing and transfer mechanism is used to transfer the sauce cup stacks on the first support platform; the material pushing mechanism is used to push the sauce cup stacks on the material dispensing and transfer mechanism onto the packaging machine.

2. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support platform is provided with a plurality of first guide rods, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the first support platform. The first support platform is provided with a blocking component corresponding to the position of each first guide rod. First sensors are provided on both sides of the first guide rods of the first support platform.

3. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism includes a first conveying bracket, a first driving member, and a first conveying belt rotatably mounted on the first conveying bracket. The first conveying bracket is provided with a vacuum generator inside the first conveying belt, and vacuum adsorption holes are opened at positions corresponding to each first guide rod position on the first conveying belt.

4. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes a material handling support frame, a first linear module disposed on the material handling support frame, a sliding frame disposed at the output end of the first linear module, connecting seats disposed at both ends of the sliding frame, a first pushing cylinder disposed at the connecting seats, and a first pushing plate disposed at the output end of the first pushing cylinder; the first linear module is used to drive the first pushing plate to move along a first direction; the first pushing cylinder is used to drive the first pushing plate to move along a third direction.

5. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 4, characterized in that, The output end of the first pusher cylinder is connected to a first pusher seat, and a connecting rod is slidably passed through the first pusher seat; the first pusher plate is connected to one end of the connecting rod; the other end of the connecting rod is connected to a second pusher seat, the second pusher seat is provided with a first baffle plate, and the first pusher seat is provided with a second sensor; a spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the two ends of the spring abut against the first pusher plate and the first pusher seat respectively.

6. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking assembly includes a blocking cylinder mounted on the bottom surface of the first support platform and a blocking pin that is movably inserted through the first support platform. The blocking pin is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder.

7. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes a third pushing seat, a second pushing cylinder disposed on the third pushing seat, a push rod slidably disposed on the third pushing seat, and a second push plate disposed at the end of the push rod away from the second pushing cylinder; the output end of the second pushing cylinder is connected to the push rod.

8. The automated packaging equipment for sauce cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material distribution and transfer mechanism includes a second linear module, a slidably disposed transfer bracket, a first sliding support slidably disposed on the transfer bracket, a rodless cylinder disposed on the transfer bracket, a third pushing cylinder disposed on the first sliding support, a second sliding support slidably disposed on the first sliding support, a rotary cylinder disposed on the second sliding support, and a material distribution paddle disposed at the output end of the rotary cylinder. The second linear module is used to drive the transfer bracket to move along the second direction; the rodless cylinder is used to drive the first sliding support to move along the first direction; and the third pushing cylinder is used to drive the second sliding support to move along the third direction.

9. An automated packaging device for sauce cups according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transfer bracket is equipped with a second guide rod, and the transfer bracket is equipped with limit plates on both sides of the second guide rod.

10. An automated packaging device for sauce cups according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging machine is equipped with a conveyor track, which is aligned with the position of the feeding mechanism.

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