Multi-row-to-single-row ring-pull can machining device

By designing a device to convert multi-row can processing into single-row processing, and utilizing a transfer mechanism to achieve the individual adsorption and rotation of cans, the problem of can tipping and jamming during the transfer process of multi-row cans is solved, thus improving the operating efficiency of the equipment.

CN223836526UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27JINAN GAOSEN METAL CONTAINER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520559936.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the processing of aluminum cans, the oscillation speed of multiple rows of cans is not synchronized with the speed of the conveyor belt, which prevents them from accurately entering the predetermined channel, causing can jamming and can tipping, thus affecting equipment efficiency.

Method used

Design a device for processing beverage cans in multiple rows to a single row. The device uses a transfer mechanism including a transfer suction cup, a transfer plate, a transfer plate, an air pump, and a transfer telescopic column to individually adsorb and rotate the beverage cans into a single row of limiting rings, keeping them upright and preventing them from tipping over.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids can tipping over during the transfer process, ensuring that cans accurately enter the single-row equipment and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-row-to-single-row ring-pull can machining device, and belongs to the technical field of ring-pull can production and machining equipment. The multi-row mechanism comprises a fixed disc and a plurality of rows of conveying belts, and the fixed disc is provided with a limiting groove; the single-row mechanism comprises a single-row conveying belt; the transferring mechanism comprises a transferring suction cup, a belt moving disc, a belt moving plate, an air pump and a transferring telescopic column, the transferring suction cup is installed on the belt moving disc, and the transferring telescopic column is connected to the belt moving plate and the belt moving disc; according to the ring-pull can transfer device, the transfer mechanism is arranged, and the transfer suction cup adsorbs ring-pull cans in the multiple rows of limiting rings; when the zip-top cans are transferred, the transfer disc and the transfer suction cup are moved to the position above the single-row limiting ring on the single-row conveying belt, the air pump drives the transfer suction cup to place the zip-top cans into the single-row limiting ring one by one, and in the transfer process, the zip-top cans are always kept in a vertical state, so that the zip-top cans are prevented from falling down in the transfer process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage can production and processing equipment, specifically relating to a device for converting multi-row to single-row beverage can processing. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum cans are a type of metal packaging container widely used in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries. Due to their good sealing performance, ease of carrying and transportation, aluminum cans have become an indispensable form of packaging in modern life.

[0003] During the aluminum can processing, a large number of aluminum cans are produced. Therefore, the aluminum cans are transported to the next production line in multiple rows. However, many filling, capping and testing equipment in the production workshop are designed for single-row cans. Therefore, a multi-row to single-row conversion device is needed to ensure that the aluminum cans can enter these equipment in the correct arrangement to avoid equipment damage and reduced efficiency.

[0004] Typically, aluminum cans are arranged in multiple rows on a conveyor belt. A swing box, driven by a swing motor, swings left and right around a hinge shaft to distribute the moving cans into different channels, thus achieving the effect of converting multiple rows into a single row. However, in actual use, if the swing speed of the swing box is not synchronized with the speed of the cans on the conveyor belt, the cans will not be able to accurately enter the predetermined channels, resulting in can jamming and can tipping. Therefore, a device for converting multiple rows of aluminum cans into a single row is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for converting multi-row to single-row aluminum can processing, comprising:

[0007] Workbench;

[0008] The multi-row mechanism includes a fixed plate and multiple conveyor belts. Both the fixed plate and the multiple conveyor belts are fixedly installed on the worktable. The fixed plate has multiple limiting grooves, which are distributed circumferentially with the center of the fixed plate as the center. Multiple multiple conveyor belts are also provided, and each of the multiple conveyor belts is tractably disposed below each of the limiting grooves.

[0009] A single-row mechanism, the single-row mechanism including a single-row conveyor belt, the single-row conveyor belt being tractably mounted on the worktable;

[0010] The transfer mechanism includes a transfer suction cup, a transfer plate, a transfer plate, an air pump, and a transfer telescopic column. The transfer suction cup is installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate. Multiple transfer suction cups are arranged in a circle with the center of the transfer plate as the center. The air pump is installed on the upper end face of the transfer plate and is connected to the transfer suction cup via a pipe. The transfer plate is movably installed at a predetermined distance above the worktable. The transfer telescopic column is connected to the transfer plate and the transfer plate, and the upper end of the transfer telescopic column is rotatably installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the worktable further includes a slide rail frame, and the transfer mechanism further includes a connecting rod, which is slidably mounted on the slide rail frame, with its lower end fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the transfer plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the transfer mechanism further includes a driving gear, a driven gear, and a rotating motor. The driven gear is connected to the upper end of the transfer telescopic column, the driving gear and the driven gear mesh with each other, and the output shaft of the rotating motor is connected to the driving gear.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the workbench further includes a telescopic cylinder, a movable telescopic column, and a movable cylinder. The telescopic cylinder is mounted on the sliding plate, and the output shaft of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the movable telescopic column. The movable telescopic column is connected to the slide rail and the connecting rod, and the output shaft of the movable cylinder is connected to the movable telescopic column.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the multi-row mechanism further includes a multi-row motor, and the single-row mechanism further includes a single-row motor. Multiple multi-row motors are provided, and the output shaft of each multi-row motor is connected to each multi-row conveyor belt. The output shaft of each single-row motor is connected to the single-row conveyor belt.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the fixed plate also has a baffle, the multi-row mechanism further includes a multi-row limiting ring, the single-row mechanism further includes a single-row limiting ring, the baffle is provided in multiple pairs, each pair of baffles is respectively provided on both sides of each limiting groove, the multi-row limiting ring is provided in multiple sets, each set of multi-row limiting rings is provided in multiple sets, the multiple multi-row limiting rings are spaced apart on the multi-row conveyor belt, and the single-row limiting rings are provided in multiple sets, the multiple single-row limiting rings are spaced apart on the single-row conveyor belt.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention features a transfer mechanism comprising a transfer suction cup, a transfer tray, a transfer plate, an air pump, and a transfer telescopic column. The transfer suction cup is mounted on the transfer tray, and the transfer telescopic column is connected to the transfer plate and the transfer tray, with its upper end rotatably mounted on the lower end face of the transfer plate. The transfer tray and transfer suction cup move down to the multi-row limiting rings closest to the center of the fixed plate, where the transfer suction cup picks up the cans from the multi-row limiting rings. The transfer tray and transfer suction cup move to above the single-row limiting rings on the single-row conveyor belt. The cans on the transfer tray and transfer suction cup rotate axially around the transfer telescopic column, and the air pump drives the transfer suction cup to place the cans one by one into the single-row limiting rings. During the transfer process, the cans remain upright to prevent them from tipping over.

[0018] This utility model, by setting up baffles, multiple rows of limiting rings, and single rows of limiting rings, with multiple pairs of baffles, each pair of baffles being set on both sides of each limiting groove, multiple sets of multiple rows of limiting rings, each set of multiple rows of limiting rings being set multiple times, and multiple sets of single rows of limiting rings being set multiple times, prevents the cans from tipping over during the conveying process of the multiple rows of conveyor belts and the single rows of conveyor belts. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention from one angle;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle;

[0021] Figure 3 The structural diagrams are of the multi-row mechanism and the single-row mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 11. Slide rail frame; 12. Telescopic cylinder; 13. Moving telescopic column; 14. Moving cylinder; 2. Multi-row mechanism; 21. Fixed plate; 211. Limiting groove; 212. Baffle; 22. Multi-row conveyor belt; 23. Multi-row motor; 24. Multi-row limiting ring; 3. Single-row mechanism; 31. Single-row conveyor belt; 32. Single-row motor; 33. Single-row limiting ring; 4. Transfer mechanism; 41. Transfer suction cup; 42. With transfer plate; 43. With transfer plate; 44. Air pump; 45. Transfer telescopic column; 46. Connecting rod; 47. Driving gear; 48. Driven gear; 49. Rotating motor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0025] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The conditions in the embodiments can be further adjusted according to specific conditions, and simple improvements to the method of the present invention under the premise of the concept of the present invention are all within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a device for converting multi-row to single-row aluminum can processing, comprising:

[0027] Workbench 1;

[0028] The multi-row mechanism 2 includes a fixed plate 21 and a multi-row conveyor belt 22. Both the fixed plate 21 and the multi-row conveyor belt 22 are fixedly installed on the worktable 1. The fixed plate 21 has multiple limiting grooves 211, which are distributed in a circle around the center of the fixed plate 21. Multiple multi-row conveyor belts 22 are also provided, and each multi-row conveyor belt 22 is tractably installed below each limiting groove 211.

[0029] The single-row mechanism 3 includes a single-row conveyor belt 31, which is tractably mounted on the workbench 1.

[0030] The transfer mechanism 4 includes a transfer suction cup 41, a transfer plate 42, a transfer plate 43, an air pump 44, and a transfer telescopic column 45. The transfer suction cup 41 is installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate 42. Multiple transfer suction cups 41 are provided and are distributed in a circle around the center of the transfer plate 42. The air pump 44 is installed on the upper end face of the transfer plate 42 and is connected to the transfer suction cup 41 by a pipe. The transfer plate 43 is movably installed at a predetermined distance above the workbench 1. The transfer telescopic column 45 is connected to the transfer plate 43 and the transfer plate 42, and the upper end of the transfer telescopic column 45 is rotatably installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate 43.

[0031] The workbench 1 also includes a slide rail frame 11, and the transfer mechanism 4 also includes a connecting rod 46. The connecting rod 46 is slidably mounted on the slide rail frame 11, and the lower end of the connecting rod 46 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the transfer plate 43.

[0032] The transfer mechanism 4 also includes a drive gear 47, a driven gear 48, and a rotary motor 49. The driven gear 48 is connected to the upper end of the transfer telescopic column 45. The drive gear 47 and the driven gear 48 mesh with each other. The output shaft of the rotary motor 49 is connected to the drive gear 47.

[0033] The workbench 1 also includes a telescopic cylinder 12, a movable telescopic column 13 and a movable cylinder 14. The telescopic cylinder 12 is mounted on the moving plate 43 and the output shaft of the telescopic cylinder 12 is connected to the movable telescopic column 45. The movable telescopic column 13 is connected to the slide rail frame 11 and the connecting rod 46. The output shaft of the movable cylinder 14 is connected to the movable telescopic column 13.

[0034] The multi-row mechanism 2 also includes a multi-row motor 23, and the single-row mechanism 3 also includes a single-row motor 32. Multiple multi-row motors 23 are provided, and the output shaft of each multi-row motor 23 is connected to each multi-row conveyor belt 22. The output shaft of the single-row motor 32 is connected to the single-row conveyor belt 31.

[0035] The fixed plate 21 also has a baffle 212, the multi-row mechanism 2 also includes a multi-row limit ring 24, the single-row mechanism 3 also includes a single-row limit ring 33, the baffle 212 is provided in multiple pairs, each pair of baffles 212 is respectively provided on both sides of each limit groove 211, the multi-row limit ring 24 is provided in multiple sets, each set of multi-row limit ring 24 is provided in multiple sets, the multiple multi-row limit rings 24 are spaced apart on the multi-row conveyor belt 22, the single-row limit ring 33 is provided in multiple sets, the multiple single-row limit rings 33 are spaced apart on the single-row conveyor belt 31.

[0036] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0037] First, the finished aluminum cans are placed one by one on the multi-row limit rings 24 on the multi-row conveyor belts 22 below the multiple limit slots 211; after starting, the multiple multi-row motors 23 simultaneously drive the multiple multi-row conveyor belts 22 to move towards the center of the fixed plate 21.

[0038] Subsequently, the activated movable cylinder 14 drives the movable telescopic column 13 to extend, thereby causing the connecting rod 46 and the belt transfer plate 43 located at the lower end of the connecting rod 46 to move along the slide rail frame 11, so that the belt transfer plate 42 and the transfer suction cup 41 located below the belt transfer plate 42 move until the center of the belt transfer plate 42 coincides with the center of the fixed plate 21; the activated telescopic cylinder 12 drives the transfer telescopic column 45 to extend, thereby causing the belt transfer plate 42 and the transfer suction cup 41 to move down to the multi-row limiting ring 24 closest to the center of the fixed plate 21; the activated air pump 44 drives the transfer suction cup 41 so that the transfer suction cup 41 adsorbs the can in the multi-row limiting ring 24;

[0039] Then, the movable cylinder 14 drives the movable telescopic column 13 to compress, causing the conveyor plate 42 and the transfer suction cup 41 to move above the single-row limiting ring 33 on the single-row conveyor belt 31; the rotating motor 49 drives the drive gear 47 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear 48 and the transfer telescopic column 45 connected to the driven gear 48 to rotate, so that the cans on the conveyor plate 42 and the transfer suction cup 41 rotate axially around the transfer telescopic column 45; the air pump 44 drives the transfer suction cup 41 to place the cans one by one into the single-row limiting ring 33; in this way, by setting the transfer mechanism 4, the cans are transferred from the multi-row mechanism 2 to the single-row mechanism 3. During the transfer process, the cans always remain vertical, avoiding the cans from tipping over during the transfer process.

[0040] 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 device for processing beverage cans in a multi-row to single-row configuration, characterized in that, include: Workbench (1); The multi-row mechanism (2) includes a fixed disk (21) and a multi-row conveyor belt (22). The fixed disk (21) and the multi-row conveyor belt (22) are both fixedly installed on the workbench (1). The fixed disk (21) has multiple limiting grooves (211). The limiting grooves (211) are distributed in a circle with the center of the fixed disk (21) as the center. The multi-row conveyor belt (22) is also provided in multiple ways. Each multi-row conveyor belt (22) is tractably disposed below each limiting groove (211). A single-row mechanism (3) includes a single-row conveyor belt (31) which is tractably mounted on the workbench (1). The transfer mechanism (4) includes a transfer suction cup (41), a transfer plate (42), a transfer plate (43), an air pump (44), and a transfer telescopic column (45). The transfer suction cup (41) is installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate (42). Multiple transfer suction cups (41) are provided, and the multiple transfer suction cups (41) are distributed in a circle with the center of the transfer plate (42) as the center. The air pump (44) is installed on the upper end face of the transfer plate (42) and is connected to the transfer suction cup (41) by a pipe. The transfer plate (43) is movably installed at a predetermined distance above the workbench (1). The transfer telescopic column (45) is connected to the transfer plate (43) and the transfer plate (42), and the upper end of the transfer telescopic column (45) is rotatably installed on the lower end face of the transfer plate (43).

2. The device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) also includes a slide rail frame (11), and the transfer mechanism (4) also includes a connecting rod (46). The connecting rod (46) is slidably mounted on the slide rail frame (11), and the lower end of the connecting rod (46) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the moving plate (43).

3. The device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (4) further includes a drive gear (47), a driven gear (48), and a rotating motor (49). The driven gear (48) is connected to the upper end of the transfer telescopic column (45). The drive gear (47) and the driven gear (48) mesh with each other. The output shaft of the rotating motor (49) is connected to the drive gear (47).

4. The device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans according to claim 3, characterized in that: The workbench (1) also includes a telescopic cylinder (12), a movable telescopic column (13), and a movable cylinder (14). The telescopic cylinder (12) is mounted on the sliding plate (43), and the output shaft of the telescopic cylinder (12) is connected to the movable telescopic column (45). The movable telescopic column (13) is connected to the slide rail frame (11) and the connecting rod (46). The output shaft of the movable cylinder (14) is connected to the movable telescopic column (13).

5. The device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans according to claim 4, characterized in that: The multi-row mechanism (2) further includes a multi-row motor (23), and the single-row mechanism (3) further includes a single-row motor (32). There are multiple multi-row motors (23), and the output shaft of each multi-row motor (23) is connected to each multi-row conveyor belt (22). The output shaft of the single-row motor (32) is connected to the single-row conveyor belt (31).

6. The device for converting multi-row to single-row processing of beverage cans according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed plate (21) also has a baffle (212), the multi-row mechanism (2) further includes a multi-row limiting ring (24), the single-row mechanism (3) further includes a single-row limiting ring (33), the baffle (212) is provided in multiple pairs, each pair of baffles (212) is respectively provided on both sides of each limiting groove (211), the multi-row limiting ring (24) is provided in multiple sets, each set of multi-row limiting ring (24) is provided in multiple sets, the multiple multi-row limiting rings (24) are spaced apart on the multi-row conveyor belt (22), the single-row limiting ring (33) is provided in multiple sets, the multiple single-row limiting rings (33) are spaced apart on the single-row conveyor belt (31).