Automatic tray entering device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of packaging equipment, in particular to an automatic support entering device which comprises a rack, a bottle supplying device and a support separating and conveying device are arranged on the rack, a bottle separating and support entering device is arranged above the rear end of the support separating and conveying device and connected with the bottle supplying device through a bottle discharging and overturning device, and the bottle discharging and overturning device is connected with the support separating and conveying device. The bottle discharging and overturning device is used for overturning the vertical bottle bodies by 90 degrees, so that the vertical bottle bodies are output in a horizontal state; a bottle pressing and tray entering mechanism is arranged at the rear end of the bottle separating and tray entering device and located above the tray separating and conveying device, and the bottle pressing and tray entering mechanism is configured to press the bottle bodies located by the bottle separating and tray entering device into trays. According to the automatic tray entering device, the vertical bottle bodies are turned over and then are automatically put into a tray, full-automatic continuous operation from bottle supplying, turning over to tray entering is achieved, production efficiency and product consistency are remarkably improved, and manual intervention and the breakage rate are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic tray loading device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of liquid filling, food, and pharmaceutical packaging, bottles are typically output vertically after filling and labeling processes, requiring them to be orderly loaded into pallets for subsequent transportation or storage. Traditional palletizing methods rely heavily on manual operation, removing bottles from the conveyor line and placing them into stacked pallets. This is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to bottle breakage or misalignment due to improper handling, affecting product consistency and production safety.

[0003] With the development of automation technology, some production lines have begun to use robotic arms or simple conveying devices for automated tray loading. However, most of these devices cannot automatically flip vertically output bottles, resulting in mismatched bottle loading postures and affecting loading accuracy and stability. Furthermore, the lack of reliable clamping or positioning structures after the bottles are loaded makes them prone to tipping or shifting during transport.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fully automatic tray-feeding device that integrates bottle flipping, precise tray placement, and bottle pressing and fixing, so as to realize continuous and intelligent operation from bottle supply to tray placement, improve overall production efficiency, reduce breakage rate, and ensure the consistency of product packaging quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the current bottle-feeding devices, this utility model provides an automatic bottle-feeding device that automatically feeds upright bottles into the tray after flipping them over. The fully automatic and continuous operation from bottle feeding and flipping to bottle feeding significantly improves production efficiency and product consistency, and reduces manual intervention and breakage rate.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:

[0007] An automatic bottle tray feeding device includes a frame on which a bottle feeding device and a bottle tray conveying device are mounted. A bottle tray feeding device is located above the rear end of the bottle tray conveying device. The bottle tray feeding device is connected to the bottle feeding device via a bottle outlet flipping device, which is used to flip upright bottles by 90 degrees so that they are output in a horizontal state. A bottle pressing feeding mechanism is located at the rear end of the bottle tray feeding device and above the bottle tray conveying device. The bottle pressing feeding mechanism is configured to press the bottles positioned by the bottle tray feeding device into the tray.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a tray clamping and positioning device is also provided at a relative position to the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device. The tray clamping and positioning device is configured to clamp and position the tray so that the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device can place the bottle into a preset position within the tray.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, the tray clamping and positioning device is provided with a tray clamping roller and a clamping and positioning adjustment device. The tray clamping roller is configured to clamp and position the tray, and the clamping and positioning adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the tray clamping and positioning device and the tray conveying device.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, a clamping device is also provided at the rear end of the bottle feeding device, the clamping device being configured to position the bottle body to ensure that the bottle dispensing and flipping device can flip the bottle body 90 degrees.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, two sets of clamping devices are provided, and the two sets of clamping devices are arranged opposite to each other.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the clamping device is provided with a clamping roller and a clamping device width adjustment device, wherein the clamping device width adjustment device adjusts the width between the clamping roller and another clamping roller.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the bottle pressing and feeding mechanism is provided with a bottle pressing mounting base, a bottle pressing roller, a bottle pressing motor, and a bottle pressing roller adjusting device. The bottle pressing mounting base is connected to the bottle pressing roller adjusting device, the bottle pressing roller adjusting device is mounted on the frame, the bottle pressing motor is mounted on the bottle pressing mounting base, the bottle pressing motor is connected to the bottle pressing roller and drives the bottle pressing roller to rotate, and the bottle pressing roller adjusting device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle pressing roller and the feeding and conveying device.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, the bottle-dividing tray device is provided with a material shortage detection device and a tray adjustment device. The material shortage detection device is configured to detect whether the bottle-dividing tray device is short of material, and the tray adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle-dividing tray device and the tray conveying device.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, the bottle feeding device is equipped with a bottle squeezing alarm at the feeding front end.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, it further includes a PLC controller, which is connected to the bottle feeding device, the tray conveying device, the bottle pressing and tray feeding mechanism, the tray clamping and positioning device, the clamping device and / or the bottle feeding device.

[0017] The advantages of this invention are as follows: The bottle-turning device rotates the bottles output from the bottle supply device by 90 degrees, ensuring a horizontal output and allowing the vertically oriented bottles, after filling and labeling, to be directly placed into the tray, facilitating subsequent processes. The bottle-separating tray-feeding device places the bottles on designated positions on the tray, and the pressing mechanism then presses the bottles into the tray, completing the tray-separating process and improving filling accuracy and product stability. The bottle supply device is equipped with a bottle-squeezing alarm, allowing operators to promptly address any instances of bottle squeezing. The PLC controller enables rapid program modification to adapt to diverse needs; it features comprehensive self-diagnostic capabilities, monitoring the tray-separating tray's operating status in real time. Upon detecting a fault, it immediately issues an alarm signal and displays the fault code and location, facilitating rapid troubleshooting by maintenance personnel. This utility model provides an automatic tray feeding device that can automatically feed upright bottles into trays after flipping them over. The fully automated continuous operation from bottle feeding and flipping to tray feeding significantly improves production efficiency and product consistency, while reducing manual intervention and breakage rates. Simultaneously, it significantly improves production efficiency and packaging precision, meeting the application requirements of continuous production, and possesses good economic benefits and promotional value. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of an automatic tray-loading device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic tray-feeding device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a second-view perspective three-dimensional structural view of an automatic loading device according to the present invention.

[0022] The names corresponding to the serial numbers in the diagram are as follows:

[0023] 1. Frame; 2. Bottle feeding device; 21. Bottle squeezing alarm; 22. Bottle guide rail; 3. Clamping device; 31. Clamping device width adjustment device; 32. Clamping roller; 4. Feeding tray device; 5. Distributing tray device; 6. Distributing tray conveying device; 61. Distributing tray rail; 7. Bottle exiting and turning device; 71. Turning curved surface; 8. Distributing bottle into tray device; 81. Material shortage detection device; 82. Intake height adjustment device; 83. Intake width adjustment device; 84. Intake mounting frame; 9. Tray box clamping and positioning device; 91. Tray box clamping roller; 92. Clamping and positioning width adjustment device; 93. Clamping and positioning height adjustment device; 10. Bottle pressing and tray feeding mechanism; 101. Bottle pressing roller; 102. Bottle pressing motor; 103. Bottle pressing mounting base; 104. Bottle pressing roller height adjustment device; 105. Bottle pressing roller width adjustment device; 100. PLC controller. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element present. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an automatic tray-feeding device is mainly suitable for feeding bottles or tubes into trays. It includes a frame 1, on which a bottle feeding device 2 and a tray-separating conveyor 6 are mounted. The inlet of the bottle feeding device 2 is connected to a rotary labeling machine. The tray-separating conveyor 6 transports empty trays to a bottle-separating tray-feeding device 8 and outputs the bottles to the rear end after they have been placed in the tray. The inlet of the tray-separating conveyor 6 is connected to the feeding device; preferably, a tray-separating device is provided between the feeding device and the tray-separating conveyor 6. The rear end of the tray-separating conveyor 6 is connected to the bottle-separating tray-feeding device 8; preferably, the bottle-separating tray-feeding device 8 is positioned above the tray-separating conveyor 6 to facilitate the transport of bottles onto the tray. The bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8 is used to place the bottle into the designated position of the tray; the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8 is connected to the bottle-feeding device 2 through the bottle-out flipping device 7, which is used to flip the upright bottle by 90 degrees so that it is output in a horizontal state; at the rear end of the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8 and above the tray-separating and conveying device 6, a bottle-pressing and tray-feeding mechanism 10 is provided, which is configured to press the bottle after it has been positioned by the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8 into the tray.

[0029] In this embodiment, a bottle squeezing alarm 21 is provided at the feeding front end of the bottle feeding device 2. The bottle squeezing alarm 21 is used to alert the operator when bottle squeezing occurs. A bottle guide rail 22 is provided on the bottle feeding device 2. The bottle guide rail 22 is configured to guide the direction of bottle conveying and prevent bottles from falling.

[0030] In this embodiment, the tray conveying device 6 is provided with tray guardrail 61, which guides the tray to be transported in a specified direction to avoid deviation and prevent the tray from falling.

[0031] In this embodiment, the bottle-dispensing flipping device 7 is provided with a flipping surface 71, which is S-shaped and can guide the vertical bottle to flip into a horizontal bottle.

[0032] In this embodiment, a tray clamping and positioning device 9 is also provided at a relative position to the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8. The tray clamping and positioning device 9 is configured to clamp and position the tray so that the bottle-separating and tray-feeding device 8 can place the bottle in a preset position within the tray.

[0033] In this embodiment, the tray clamping and positioning device 9 is equipped with a tray clamping roller 91 and a clamping and positioning adjustment device. The tray clamping roller 91 is configured to clamp and position the tray, and the clamping and positioning adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the tray clamping and positioning device 9 and the tray conveying device 6. The clamping and positioning adjustment device includes a clamping and positioning width adjustment device 92 and a clamping and positioning height adjustment device 93. The clamping and positioning width adjustment device 92 adjusts the width between the tray clamping roller 91 and the tray conveying device 6, and the clamping and positioning height adjustment device 93 adjusts the height between the tray clamping roller 91 and the tray conveying device 6.

[0034] In this embodiment, a clamping device 3 is also included at the discharge end of the bottle feeding device 2. The clamping device 3 is configured to position the bottle body to ensure that the bottle discharging and flipping device 7 can flip the bottle body 90 degrees. Two clamping devices 3 are provided, and the two clamping devices 3 are arranged opposite to each other. Each clamping device 3 is provided with a clamping roller 32 and a clamping device width adjustment device 31. The clamping device width adjustment device 31 adjusts the width between the clamping roller 32 and the other clamping roller 32 so as to clamp and position bottles of different diameters.

[0035] In this embodiment, the bottle pressing and tray feeding mechanism 10 is equipped with a bottle pressing mounting base 103, a bottle pressing roller 101, a bottle pressing motor 102, and a bottle pressing roller adjusting device. The bottle pressing mounting base 103 is connected to the bottle pressing roller adjusting device, which is mounted on the frame 1. The bottle pressing motor 102 is mounted on the bottle pressing mounting base 103 and is connected to the bottle pressing roller 101, driving the bottle pressing roller 101 to rotate. The bottle pressing roller adjusting device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle pressing roller 101 and the tray conveying device 6. The bottle pressing roller adjusting device includes a bottle pressing roller height adjusting device 104 and a bottle pressing roller width adjusting device 105, which are used to adjust the height and width between the bottle pressing roller 101 and the tray conveying device 6, respectively, so that it can accommodate bottles of different sizes and / or trays of different sizes, so as to press the bottles into the trays.

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottle-separating tray device 8 is equipped with a tray mounting frame 84, a material shortage detection device 81, and a tray adjustment device. Both the material shortage detection device 81 and the tray adjustment device are mounted on the tray mounting frame 84. The material shortage detection device 81 is configured to detect whether the bottle-separating tray device 8 is short of material, and the tray adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle-separating tray device 8 and the tray conveying device 6. The tray adjustment device includes a tray width adjustment device 83 and a tray height adjustment device 82, which are used to adjust the height and width between the bottle-separating tray device 8 and the tray conveying device 6, respectively, so that it can accommodate bottles of different sizes and position them in trays of different shapes.

[0037] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: The bottle-turning device allows the bottles output from the bottle supply device to be turned 90 degrees, ensuring a horizontal output. This guarantees that the upright bottles, after filling and labeling, can be directly placed into trays, facilitating subsequent processes. The bottle-separating and tray-feeding device places the bottles on designated positions on the trays, and the bottle-pressing and tray-feeding mechanism presses the bottles into the trays, completing the separate tray-feeding process. This improves filling accuracy and product stability. The bottle supply device is equipped with a bottle-squeezing alarm, allowing operators to promptly address any bottle-squeezing incidents. The automatic separate tray-feeding device provided in this embodiment can automatically turn upright bottles over and place them into trays. This fully automated, continuous operation from bottle supply and turning to tray placement significantly improves production efficiency and product consistency, while reducing manual intervention and breakage rates. Simultaneously, it significantly improves production efficiency and packaging accuracy, meeting the application requirements of continuous production, and possesses good economic benefits and promotional value.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that this embodiment also includes a PLC controller 100, which is connected to the bottle feeding device 2, the tray conveying device 6, the bottle pressing and tray placing mechanism 10, the tray clamping and positioning device 9, and / or the bottle feeding device 8. The PLC controller 100 can monitor the status of the bottle feeding device 2, the tray conveying device 5, the bottle pressing and tray placing mechanism 6, and / or the bottle feeding device 8 in real time, and will immediately issue an alarm signal if a fault is detected.

[0040] The working principle or operation process in this implementation is as follows: Materials are supplied through the bottle feeding device 2 and, under the clamping and positioning of the clamping device 3, enter the bottle exiting and flipping device 7. The bottle exiting and flipping device 7 flips the vertical bottle body of the bottle feeding device 2 by 90 degrees, making it horizontal and outputting it to the bottle sorting and tray feeding device 8. Simultaneously, the worker transports the tray to the tray conveying device 6, which transports the tray to below the bottle sorting and tray feeding device 8. After being clamped and positioned by the tray clamping and positioning device 9, the bottle sorting and tray feeding device 8 places the bottle body on the designated position on the tray. The bottle pressing and tray feeding mechanism 10 then presses the bottle body into the tray box. After the bottle body is placed in the tray, it is output to the subsequent process via the tray conveying device 6.

[0041] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: by setting up a PLC controller, the program can be quickly modified to adapt to diverse needs; it has a complete self-diagnostic function, which can monitor the working status of the tray feeding device in real time. Once a fault is detected, it will immediately issue an alarm signal and display the fault code and location, making it convenient for maintenance personnel to quickly locate and troubleshoot the fault.

[0042] Advantages of this utility model: The automatic tray feeding device provided by this utility model can automatically feed upright bottles into trays after flipping them over. The fully automated continuous operation from bottle feeding and flipping to tray feeding significantly improves production efficiency and product consistency, while reducing manual intervention and breakage rates. At the same time, it significantly improves production efficiency and packaging accuracy, meets the application requirements of continuous production, and has good economic benefits and promotional value.

[0043] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic tray feeding device, comprising a frame (1), wherein a bottle feeding device (2) and a tray conveying device (6) are provided on the frame (1), characterized in that, A bottle-feeding device (8) is provided above the rear end of the bottle-feeding device (6). The bottle-feeding device (8) is connected to the bottle supply device (2) through a bottle-out flipping device (7). The bottle-out flipping device (7) is used to flip the upright bottle body 90 degrees so that it is output in a horizontal state. A bottle-pressing device (10) is provided at the rear end of the bottle-feeding device (8) and above the bottle-feeding device (6). The bottle-pressing device (10) is configured to press the bottle body after it has been positioned by the bottle-feeding device (8) into the tray.

2. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a tray clamping and positioning device (9) disposed at a relative position to the bottle-dividing tray device (8), the tray clamping and positioning device (9) being configured to clamp and position the tray so that the bottle-dividing tray device (8) can place the bottle into a preset position in the tray.

3. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tray clamping and positioning device (9) is provided with a tray clamping roller (91) and a clamping and positioning adjustment device. The tray clamping roller (91) is configured to clamp and position the tray, and the clamping and positioning adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the tray clamping and positioning device (9) and the tray conveying device (6).

4. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping device (3) located at the rear end of the bottle feeding device (2), the clamping device (3) being configured to position the bottle body to ensure that the bottle dispensing and flipping device (7) can flip the bottle body 90 degrees.

5. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two sets of clamping devices (3) are provided, and the two sets of clamping devices (3) are arranged opposite to each other.

6. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping device (3) is provided with a clamping roller (32) and a clamping device width adjustment device (31), and the clamping device width adjustment device (31) adjusts the width between the clamping roller (32) and the other clamping roller (32).

7. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle pressing and feeding mechanism (10) is provided with a bottle pressing mounting base (103), a bottle pressing roller (101), a bottle pressing motor (102), and a bottle pressing roller adjustment device. The bottle pressing mounting base (103) is connected to the bottle pressing roller adjustment device. The bottle pressing roller adjustment device is installed on the frame (1). The bottle pressing motor (102) is installed on the bottle pressing mounting base (103). The bottle pressing motor (102) is connected to the bottle pressing roller (101) and drives the bottle pressing roller (101) to rotate. The bottle pressing roller adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle pressing roller (101) and the feeding and conveying device (6).

8. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle-dividing and tray-feeding device (8) is equipped with a material shortage detection device (81) and a tray-feeding adjustment device. The material shortage detection device (81) is configured to detect whether the bottle-dividing and tray-feeding device (8) is short of material, and the tray-feeding adjustment device is configured to adjust the relative position between the bottle-dividing and tray-feeding device (8) and the tray-feeding conveying device (6).

9. The automatic tray-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle feeding device (2) is equipped with a bottle squeezing alarm (21) at the feeding front end.

10. The automatic tray-feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, It also includes a PLC controller (100), which is connected to the bottle feeding device (2), the tray conveying device (6), the bottle pressing and tray feeding mechanism (10), the tray clamping and positioning device (9), the clamping device (3) and / or the bottle feeding device (8).

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