Automatic counting and sorting device for soft sweet packaging

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic counting and sorting device for soft sweet packaging, and relates to the technical field of soft sweet production. The device comprises a discharging plate, a separation assembly and a paving assembly, the top of the discharging plate is fixedly connected with a photoelectric counter, the right side of the bottom of the discharging plate is fixedly connected with a material blocking mechanism, the separation assembly comprises a vibration disc, a tension spring is fixedly connected between the bottom of the vibration disc and the discharging plate, and the vibration disc is fixedly connected with the vibration disc. The left side of the bottom of the discharging plate is fixedly connected with a vibration assembly, and the top of a vibration disc is fixedly connected with a cooling cover. According to the utility model, through the separation assembly, the vibration assembly is utilized to drive the vibration disc to generate vibration, the elastic reset effect of the tension spring is matched, so that the adhered soft sweets are effectively separated in the vibration process, and meanwhile, the cooling air exhaust mechanism forms cooling air flow through the synergistic effect of the refrigerator and the exhaust fan, so that the surface viscosity of the soft sweets is reduced; due to the dual effects, the soft sweet separation effect is remarkably improved, and the counting precision of the photoelectric counter on soft sweets is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of gummy candy production technology, and in particular relates to an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging. Background Technology

[0002] The production of soft candy refers to the process of adding nutrients such as vitamins and minerals to a gel system formed by syrup and thickeners, and then carrying out a series of processes such as sol-gel, sugar boiling, mixing, pouring, drying, polishing or mixing with sand to finally produce a candy product with elasticity and chewiness.

[0003] Currently, the production and processing of gummy candies requires the use of automatic counting and sorting devices for gummy candy packaging. By counting and sorting the gummy candies, it is convenient for packaging operations, which facilitates storage and sales. Existing automatic counting and sorting devices for gummy candy packaging generally use photoelectric counters to count the conveyed gummy candies. When the conveyed quantity reaches a specified number, the gummy candies are discharged into the packaging bags or boxes. Because gummy candies are sticky, they are prone to sticking together during the conveying process. The photoelectric counter cannot distinguish between individual gummy candies and sticky masses, resulting in missed counts or overcounts. When gummy candies are stacked or partially obscured, the probability of sensor misjudgment is high, which is not conducive to use.

[0004] To address these issues, we have provided an automated counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging. By combining the separation component and the flattening component, it solves the problem in the prior art where the automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging uses a photoelectric counter to count gummy candies. This is because the gummy candies stick together and some candies are blocked by stacking, which affects the counting accuracy and increases the probability of misjudgment by the photoelectric counting sensor.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0007] This utility model relates to an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging, comprising a discharge plate, a separation component, and a flat-laying component. A photoelectric counter is fixedly connected to the top of the discharge plate, and a baffle mechanism is fixedly connected to the right side of the bottom of the discharge plate. The separation component includes a vibrating disc, with a tension spring fixedly connected between the bottom of the vibrating disc and the discharge plate. A vibration component is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the discharge plate, and a cooling hood is fixedly connected to the top of the vibrating disc. A cooling and ventilation mechanism is connected to the top of the cooling hood. The flat-laying component includes a mounting frame, with the top of the mounting frame fixedly connected to the discharge plate. A reset mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame, and a pressure roller is fixedly connected to the left side of the reset mechanism. A baffle is provided on the left side of the pressure roller, and the left side of the baffle is movably connected to the cooling hood.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the material blocking mechanism includes a cylinder, and a partition is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder output end. The top of the partition extends through to the top of the discharge plate. The cylinder can control the height of the partition, and the partition can move to the top of the discharge plate to prevent the gummies from continuing to be conveyed. The vibrating plate can generate vibration, so that the gummies inside the cooling hood vibrate continuously, which facilitates the separation of sticky gummies.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the vibration component includes a motor, the top of the motor is fixedly connected to the discharge plate, the top of the output end of the motor passes through the discharge plate and is fixedly connected to an extrusion turntable, the top of the extrusion turntable is provided with a push block, the top of the push block is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate, the motor can control the rotation of the extrusion turntable, and during the rotation of the extrusion turntable, the protrusion on its top cooperates with the push block to control the vibrating plate to continuously vibrate up and down, so that the sticky gummy candies can be separated from each other.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the cooling and exhaust mechanism includes an air inlet pipe, the bottom of which is connected to the cooling cover via an exhaust hood, and an exhaust fan is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the air inlet pipe. A cooler is fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the air inlet pipe, and the cold ends of the two coolers on opposite sides penetrate into the inner cavity of the air inlet pipe. The exhaust fan can deliver external air into the air inlet pipe, and the cooler is used to lower the air temperature. The low-temperature air enters the cooling cover through the exhaust hood, which lowers the surface temperature of the gummy candies, reduces the stickiness of the gummy candies, and prevents the gummy candies from sticking together.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the reset mechanism includes a reset shell, the bottom of the reset shell is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket, the inner cavity of the reset shell is provided with a limit plate, the right side of the limit plate is fixedly connected to an elastic sheet, the left side of the limit plate is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, the left side of the connecting plate penetrates the reset shell and is fixedly connected to the pressure roller, the limit plate can prevent the connecting plate from detaching from the inner cavity of the reset shell, and the elastic sheet can reset after the limit plate is no longer pressed.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a fixed frame is fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the discharge plate, a sliding rod is fixedly connected between the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed frame, a sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod, and the opposite sides of the two sliding sleeves are fixedly connected to the vibrating plate. The fixed frame can facilitate the installation and fixing of the sliding rod, and the sliding rod and sliding sleeve can limit the position of the vibrating plate to prevent it from shifting during vibration.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the left side of the baffle is movably connected to the cooling cover via a rotating shaft, and an isolation net is fixedly connected between the front and rear sides of the inner cavity of the cooling cover. The rotating shaft facilitates the use of the baffle, allowing it to swing up and down, and the isolation net prevents the soft candies from falling off the conveyor slide and stacking up and down during vibration.

[0014] The present invention is further provided that a fixing frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the discharge plate, and the bottom of the fixing frame is provided with a mounting hole. The fixing frame and the mounting hole can facilitate the installation and fixing of the discharge plate, so that it can be stably fixed in the designated production position.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0016] 1. This utility model uses a separation component and a vibration component to drive a vibrating plate to vibrate. Combined with the elastic reset effect of a tension spring, the sticky gummies are effectively separated during the vibration process. At the same time, the cooling and ventilation mechanism forms a cooling airflow through the coordinated action of a cooler and an exhaust fan, which reduces the stickiness of the gummies. The dual effect significantly improves the gummies separation effect and increases the counting accuracy of the photoelectric counter.

[0017] 2. This utility model uses a flat-laying component, in which the pressure roller cooperates with the baffle under the elastic pressure of the reset mechanism to form a guiding structure. When the vibrating plate vibrates up and down, the candies will be discharged one by one to the top of the discharge plate. Through the cooperation of the pressure roller and the baffle, the candies are conveyed in a single-layer flat state. At the same time, the isolation net restricts the movement trajectory of the candies, avoiding stacking and obstruction. This makes the candies evenly distributed in the detection plane of the photoelectric counter, greatly improving the counting accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective view of an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging;

[0020] Figure 2 A side view of an automated counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging;

[0021] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the air inlet pipe in an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging;

[0022] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the reset shell in an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging;

[0023] Figure 5 An exploded view of the vibration component in an automatic counting and sorting device for gummy candy packaging.

[0024] In the attached diagram: 1. Discharge plate; 2. Photoelectric counter; 3. Material blocking mechanism; 4. Separation assembly; 41. Vibrating plate; 42. Tension spring; 43. Vibration assembly; 44. Cooling hood; 45. Cooling and exhaust mechanism; 5. Flattening assembly; 51. Mounting frame; 52. Reset mechanism; 53. Pressure roller; 54. Baffle; 31. Cylinder; 32. Partition; 431. Motor; 432. Extrusion turntable; 433. Push block; 451. Air inlet pipe; 452. Exhaust hood; 453. Exhaust fan; 454. Cooler; 521. Reset shell; 522. Limiting plate; 523. Elastic sheet; 524. Connecting plate; 6. Isolation net. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model is an automatic counting and sorting device for soft candy packaging, including a discharge plate 1, a separation component 4, and a flat-laying component 5. A photoelectric counter 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the discharge plate 1, and a baffle mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the right side of the bottom of the discharge plate 1. The separation component 4 includes a vibrating plate 41, a tension spring 42 is fixedly connected between the bottom of the vibrating plate 41 and the discharge plate 1, a vibration component 43 is fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom of the discharge plate 1, a cooling cover 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the vibrating plate 41, and a cooling and ventilation mechanism 45 is connected to the top of the cooling cover 44. The flat-laying component 5 includes a mounting frame 51, the top of the mounting frame 51 is fixedly connected to the discharge plate 1, a reset mechanism 52 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame 51, a pressure roller 53 is fixedly connected to the left side of the reset mechanism 52, a baffle 54 is provided on the left side of the pressure roller 53, and the left side of the baffle 54 is movably connected to the cooling cover 44.

[0028] Specifically: the material blocking mechanism 3 can block the soft candy, preventing the soft candy from continuing to be conveyed after counting is completed; the tension spring 42 can move the vibrating plate 41 and reset it; the vibration component 43 can make the vibrating plate 41 shake up and down, making it easier to separate the soft candies that are stuck together; the cooling cover 44 and the cooling and exhaust mechanism 45 can continuously blow air to cool the soft candy, making its surface temperature lower and reducing the stickiness of the soft candy; the reset mechanism 52 can make the pressure roller 53 squeeze the baffle 54, spreading the soft candy flat and conveying it to the top of the discharge plate 1, preventing the soft candy from stacking during the conveying process and improving the counting accuracy of the photoelectric counter 2.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Please see Figure 1-5Based on Embodiment 1, the material blocking mechanism 3 includes a cylinder 31, with a partition 32 fixedly connected to the bottom of the output end of the cylinder 31. The top of the partition 32 extends through to the top of the discharge plate 1. The vibration assembly 43 includes a motor 431, with the top of the motor 431 fixedly connected to the discharge plate 1. The top of the output end of the motor 431 extends through the discharge plate 1 and is fixedly connected to a pressing turntable 432. A push block 433 is provided on the top of the pressing turntable 432, and the top of the push block 433 is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate 41. The cooling and exhaust mechanism 45 includes an air inlet pipe 451, with the bottom of the air inlet pipe 451 communicating with the cooling cover 44 through an exhaust hood 452. A fan 453 is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the air inlet pipe 451. Coolers 454 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the air inlet pipe 451, and the cold ends of the two coolers 454 on opposite sides extend through the air inlet pipe 451. The inner cavity and reset mechanism 52 include a reset shell 521. The bottom of the reset shell 521 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 51. The inner cavity of the reset shell 521 is provided with a limit plate 522. An elastic sheet 523 is fixedly connected to the right side of the limit plate 522. A connecting plate 524 is fixedly connected to the left side of the limit plate 522. The left side of the connecting plate 524 passes through the reset shell 521 and is fixedly connected to the pressure roller 53. Fixed frames are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the discharge plate 1. A sliding rod is fixedly connected between the top and bottom of the inner cavity of the fixed frame. A sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod. The opposite sides of the two sliding sleeves are fixedly connected to the vibrating plate 41. The left side of the baffle 54 is movably connected to the cooling cover 44 through a rotating shaft. An isolation net 6 is fixedly connected between the front and rear sides of the inner cavity of the cooling cover 44. Fixed frames are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the discharge plate 1. The bottom of the fixed frame is provided with a mounting hole.

[0031] Specifically: Cylinder 31 controls the height of partition 32, which can move to the top of discharge plate 1 to prevent the candy from continuing to be conveyed; vibrating disc 41 generates vibration, causing the candy inside cooling hood 44 to vibrate continuously, facilitating the separation of sticky candy; motor 431 controls the rotation of extrusion turntable 432, and during the rotation of extrusion turntable 432, the protrusion on its top cooperates with push block 433 to control the vibrating disc 41 to vibrate up and down continuously, so that sticky candy can be separated from each other; exhaust fan 453 delivers external air into air inlet pipe 451; cooler 454 is used to lower the air temperature, and low-temperature air enters the cooling hood 452. Inside the cover 44, the surface temperature of the gummies is lowered, reducing their stickiness and preventing them from sticking together. The limiting plate 522 prevents the connecting plate 524 from detaching from the inner cavity of the reset shell 521. The elastic sheet 523 can reset after the limiting plate 522 is no longer pressed. The fixing frame facilitates the installation and fixing of the sliding rod. The sliding rod and sliding sleeve limit the vibration plate 41 to prevent it from shifting during vibration. The rotating shaft facilitates the use of the baffle 54, allowing it to swing up and down. The isolation net 6 prevents the gummies from detaching from the conveyor slide and stacking together during vibration. The fixing frame and mounting holes facilitate the installation and fixing of the discharge plate 1, allowing it to be stably fixed in the designated production position.

[0032] The working principle of this invention is as follows: After the gummy candies enter the vibrating plate 41, the motor 431 in the vibration assembly 43 starts working and drives the extrusion turntable 432 to rotate. The pusher 433 pushes the vibrating plate 41 to generate periodic up-and-down vibrations. Under the elastic reset action of the tension spring 42, the sticky gummy candies separate during the vibration process. Simultaneously, the exhaust fan 453 draws external air into the air inlet pipe 451, and the cooler 454 cools the airflow. The resulting cooling airflow is guided through the exhaust hood 452 into the cooling hood 44, further reducing the surface temperature and viscosity of the gummy candies. To enhance the separation effect of sticky gummies, the separated gummies move towards the baffle 54 with vibration. The pressure roller 53 adheres tightly to the baffle 54 under the elastic pressure of the reset mechanism 52. The two work together to form a guide channel. When the gummies pass through, the pressure roller 53 flattens them and limits the number of layers. The isolation net 6 simultaneously constrains the movement trajectory of the gummies, ensuring that the gummies are evenly distributed on the surface of the discharge plate 1 in a single layer. The photoelectric counter 2 continuously detects and counts the flattened gummies. The gummies that have completed counting continue to be transported to the downstream process, avoiding the problem of inaccurate counting caused by the sticking and stacking of gummies.

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present utility model to the specific implementation methods described. The present specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principle and practical application of the present utility model, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic counting and sorting device for gummy packaging, comprising a discharging plate (1), a separating assembly (4) and a flattening assembly (5), characterized in that: The top of the discharging plate (1) is fixedly connected with a photoelectric counter (2), and the right side of the bottom of the discharging plate (1) is fixedly connected with a material blocking mechanism (3). The separating assembly (4) comprises a vibrating disc (41), a tension spring (42) is fixedly connected between the bottom of the vibrating disc (41) and the discharging plate (1), the left side of the bottom of the discharging plate (1) is fixedly connected with a vibrating assembly (43), the top of the vibrating disc (41) is fixedly connected with a cooling cover (44), and the top of the cooling cover (44) is communicated with a cooling exhaust mechanism (45). The laying assembly (5) comprises a mounting frame (51), the top of the mounting frame (51) is fixedly connected with the discharging plate (1), the top of the mounting frame (51) is fixedly connected with a reset mechanism (52), the left side of the reset mechanism (52) is fixedly connected with a compression roller (53), the left side of the compression roller (53) is provided with a baffle (54), and the left side of the baffle (54) is movably connected with the cooling cover (44).

2. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The material blocking mechanism (3) comprises a gas cylinder (31), the bottom of the output end of the gas cylinder (31) is fixedly connected with a partition plate (32), and the top of the partition plate (32) penetrates to the top of the discharging plate (1).

3. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The vibrating assembly (43) comprises a motor (431), the top of the motor (431) is fixedly connected with the discharging plate (1), the top of the output end of the motor (431) penetrates the discharging plate (1) and is fixedly connected with a squeezing turntable (432), the top of the squeezing turntable (432) is provided with a push block (433), and the top of the push block (433) is fixedly connected with the vibrating disc (41).

4. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The cooling exhaust mechanism (45) comprises an air inlet pipe (451), the bottom of the air inlet pipe (451) is communicated with the cooling cover (44) through an exhaust cover (452), the two sides of the inner cavity of the air inlet pipe (451) are fixedly connected with an air extractor (453), the front side and the rear side of the air inlet pipe (451) are fixedly connected with refrigerators (454), and the cold ends on the opposite sides of the two refrigerators (454) penetrate the inner cavity of the air inlet pipe (451).

5. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The reset mechanism (52) comprises a reset shell (521), the bottom of the reset shell (521) is fixedly connected with the mounting frame (51), a limiting plate (522) is arranged in the inner cavity of the reset shell (521), the right side of the limiting plate (522) is fixedly connected with an elastic sheet (523), the left side of the limiting plate (522) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (524), and the left side of the connecting plate (524) penetrates the reset shell (521) and is fixedly connected with the compression roller (53).

6. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The front side and the rear side of the discharging plate (1) are fixedly connected with fixed frames, the top and the bottom of the inner cavities of the fixed frames are fixedly connected with sliding rods, the surfaces of the sliding rods are slidably connected with sliding sleeves, and the opposite sides of the two sliding sleeves are fixedly connected with the vibrating disc (41).

7. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The left side of the baffle (54) is movably connected with the cooling cover (44) through a rotating shaft, and the front side and the rear side of the inner cavity of the cooling cover (44) are fixedly connected with a separation net (6).

8. The gummy pack automatic count sorting apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the discharging plate (1) is fixedly connected with a fixing frame, and the bottom of the fixing frame is provided with a mounting hole.

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