Cup falling mechanism capable of reducing double cups and filling equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cup falling mechanism capable of reducing double cups and filling equipment, and belongs to the technical field of filling equipment. The cup falling mechanism comprises a guide shaft; the number of the supporting plates is two, the supporting plates are arranged on the two sides of the guide shaft, and cups are placed in the supporting plates and can abut against the guide shaft; the supporting frame is installed on one side of the supporting plates, and the length of the supporting frame is not smaller than 2 / 3 of the distance between the two supporting plates; the detection sensor is installed on the side, away from the supporting plate, of the supporting frame. According to the cup falling mechanism, the height of the supporting frame is increased, the position of the detection sensor is raised, the height difference of cup falling is reduced, the cup falling distance is reduced, potential energy generated by the gravity effect is also reduced, acting force generated on a cup in a guide shaft is also reduced, and the situation that when the cup is placed, the falling cup impacts the cup in the guide shaft is avoided; the problem of double-cup phenomenon caused by the fact that the cup at the bottom is smashed down is solved, the continuity and the smoothness of production are guaranteed, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cup dropping mechanism and filling equipment that reduces the number of double cups, and belongs to the field of filling equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Filling is widely used in the food, beverage, and daily chemical industries. Competition in the food packaging machinery sector is becoming increasingly fierce. Future food filling machinery will support industrial automation, promoting the overall improvement of packaging equipment and developing multi-functional, high-efficiency, and low-consumption food packaging equipment.

[0003] In food packaging filling production, the cup clamping mechanism above the cup dropping mechanism is used to add cups to the cup dropping mechanism. After clamping the cup above the cup dropping mechanism, the cup is released and falls into the cup dropping mechanism under the action of gravity. During the falling process, the lower cup is prone to being knocked off, resulting in frequent double cup problems. Once double cups occur, the equipment will alarm and need to be stopped for handling. Frequent shutdowns to remove cups affect the production progress, reduce production efficiency, and also increase the risk of paper cup contamination. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a cup dropping mechanism and filling equipment that reduces the number of double cups, in order to solve the problem of the lower cup being knocked off during the cup dropping process, resulting in double cups, requiring frequent machine stops to remove the cups, affecting production progress, reducing production efficiency, and causing paper cups to be contaminated.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] Firstly, this utility model provides a cup-dropping mechanism that reduces the number of double cups, including...

[0007] Guide shaft;

[0008] The support plates are two in number and are disposed on both sides of the guide shaft. The cup is placed in the support plates and can abut against the guide shaft.

[0009] A support frame is installed on one side of the support plate, and the length of the support frame is not less than 2 / 3 of the distance between the two support plates;

[0010] A detection sensor is installed on the side of the support frame away from the support plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the support plate includes a first support plate and a second support plate, and the support frame is connected to the second support plate.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the support plate further includes a cup dropping hole, the edge of which is chamfered. The chamfer effectively prevents the protruding part of the paper cup from getting stuck at the edge of the dropping hole during the cup dropping process due to protruding corners at the paper cup seam, thus avoiding missing or double cups, which would cause equipment alarms and require frequent shutdowns for cup replacement or removal. This saves time for cup replacement or removal and improves production efficiency.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, a mounting plate is included, and the second support plate is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a column is included, and the column is connected to the mounting plate.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, a frame is included, and the column is mounted on the frame.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, a chain template is included, which is rotatably connected to the frame and can abut against the cup.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, a drive mechanism is also included, which is connected to the chain template.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model provides a filling device, including the aforementioned cup dropping mechanism for reducing double cups.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, a cup clamping mechanism and a filling mechanism are included, wherein the cup clamping mechanism, the cup dropping mechanism and the filling mechanism are sequentially installed in the filling equipment.

[0020] Beneficial effects

[0021] The cup-dropping mechanism provided by this utility model increases the height of the support frame and raises the position of the detection sensor, reducing the height difference of the falling cups. The reduced falling distance decreases the potential energy generated by gravity, thus reducing the force exerted on the cups within the guide shaft. This avoids the problem of falling cups impacting the cups within the guide shaft, causing the bottom cup to fall and resulting in double cups. This ensures the continuity and smoothness of production, improves production efficiency, and reduces the risk of cup contamination from frequent cup removal. Furthermore, by setting a chamfer on the cup-dropping hole, it prevents protruding parts of the paper cups from getting stuck at the edge of the dropping hole during the cup-dropping process, causing missing or double cups, triggering equipment alarms, and requiring frequent shutdowns for cup replacement or removal. This saves time for cup replacement or removal and reduces product production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A perspective view of the cup-dropping mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Cup; 2. Detection sensor; 3. Support frame; 4. Support plate; 41. First support plate; 42. Second support plate; 43. Cup drop hole; 431. Chamfer; 5. Guide shaft; 6. Chain template; 7. Frame; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Column; 10. Drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 2As shown in the illustration, this application provides a cup-dropping mechanism to reduce the number of double cups. The mechanism includes a detection sensor 2, a support frame 3, a support plate 4, and a guide shaft 5. Two support plates 4 are located at the two ends of the guide shaft 5. A cup 1 is placed between the two support plates 4 and abuts against the guide shaft 5, which provides support and guidance for the cup 1. The support frame 3 is mounted on one end of the support plate 4. The detection sensor 2 is mounted on the support frame 3 and is used to detect the height of the cup 1 between the two support plates 4. When the detection sensor 2 detects that the number of cups 1 is lower than a set value, it feeds the information back to the control system. The control system then drives a cup-clamping mechanism above the cup-dropping mechanism to clamp the cup 1 and transport it above the support plate 4 for replenishment.

[0029] In some embodiments, the cup-dropping mechanism further includes a chain template 6, a frame 7, a mounting plate 8, and columns 9. Columns 9 are mounted on the frame 7, and the mounting plate 8 is mounted on the side of the columns 9 facing away from the frame 7. There are four columns 9, distributed at the four corners of the mounting plate 8, providing support for the mounting plate 8. A support plate 4 is mounted on the side of the mounting plate 8 facing away from the columns 9, and the chain template 6 is mounted on the side of the mounting plate 8 facing away from the support plate 4 and is rotatably connected to the frame 7. The chain template 6 transports the cups 1 dropped from the support plate 4 to various workstations via chain drive, ensuring the positional accuracy of each operation. A drive mechanism 10 is connected to one side of the chain template 6, which can drive the chain template 6 to rotate. The drive mechanism 10 can be a drive motor, cylinder, electric cylinder, or other structure, without specific limitations. Two limiting components are also provided between the mounting plate 8 and the chain template 6, symmetrically mounted on both sides of the cup 1 and abutting against the cup 1 to limit the falling of the cup 1. One side of the limiting member is connected to the drive mechanism 10. The drive mechanism 10 can drive the limiting member to move. When the cup 1 needs to fall, the drive mechanism 10 drives the limiting member to open, so that the cup 1 falls. After the cup 1 falls, the limiting member quickly resets, limiting the remaining cups 1 in the guide shaft 5, ensuring that only one cup 1 falls at a time.

[0030] In some embodiments, the support plate 4 includes a first support plate 41 and a second support plate 42, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the guide shaft 5, and the second support plate 42 is mounted on the mounting plate 8. The support plate 4 is also provided with a cup drop hole 43, in which the cup 1 is placed.

[0031] like Figure 2As shown, further, in this embodiment, the cup dropping hole 43 on the second support plate 42 is also provided with a chamfer 431. The chamfer 431 can effectively prevent the protruding part of the paper cup from getting stuck at the edge of the cup dropping hole 43 during the cup dropping process due to the protruding corner at the seam of the paper cup, which would cause the paper cup to be missing or doubled, resulting in the equipment alarm and the need to frequently stop the machine to replenish or remove the cup. This saves the time for replenishing or removing the cup and improves production efficiency.

[0032] In some embodiments, the support frame 3 is mounted on the second support plate 42, and the height of the support frame 3 should be greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the distance between the first support plate 41 and the second support plate 42. Preferably, in this embodiment, the height of the support frame 3 is 2 / 3 of the distance between the first support plate 41 and the second support plate 42. After the number of cups 1 is lower than the position of the detection sensor 2, the detection sensor 2 feeds back the detected information to the control system, and the control system drives the cup clamping mechanism to replenish the cup dropping mechanism. After the cup clamping mechanism moves the cup 1 above the first support plate 41, it releases it. The falling distance of the cup 1 is reduced, and its potential energy generated by gravity is also reduced. The force exerted on the cup 1 in the guide shaft 5 is also reduced, which avoids the problem that the falling cup 1 impacts the cup 1 in the guide shaft 5 when placing the cup, causing the bottom cup 1 to be knocked off, resulting in a double cup phenomenon, which requires frequent machine stops to remove cups and affects production efficiency. It can also effectively avoid contamination of paper cups when removing cups. By increasing the height of the support frame 3 and raising the position of the detection sensor 2, the height difference of the falling cup 1 is reduced, thus solving the problem of double cups caused by falling, ensuring the continuity and smoothness of production, and improving production efficiency.

[0033] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a filling device, including the aforementioned cup dropping mechanism, a cup clamping mechanism, and a filling mechanism. The cup dropping mechanism is installed in the filling device via a frame 7, and the cup clamping mechanism is installed on one side of the cup dropping mechanism for replenishing cups for the cup dropping mechanism. The filling mechanism is located on the side of the cup dropping mechanism opposite to the cup clamping mechanism. The cup dropping mechanism and the filling mechanism are connected via a chain template 6. The cups 1 in the cup dropping mechanism fall into the chain template 6 and are transported to the filling mechanism for filling via the chain template 6.

[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Cup 1 is placed in a cup-dropping frame composed of a first support plate 41, a second support plate 42, and a guide shaft 5. A limiting member abuts against cup 1, restricting its descent. When cup 1 needs to fall, the drive mechanism 10 drives the limiting member to move, ceasing contact with cup 1. Cup 1 then falls into the chain template 6 under gravity. After falling, the limiting member resets and continues to abut against the remaining cups 1. The chain template 6 transports the cups 1 to other workstations. As cups 1 continuously fall, the number of cups 1 in the first support plate 41 and the second support plate 42 decreases. When the detection sensor 2 detects that the number of cups 1 is lower than a set value, it feeds the detected information back to the control system. The control system then controls the cup-clamping mechanism to replenish the cup-dropping mechanism, ensuring the smooth operation of the entire filling equipment.

[0035] This cup-dropping mechanism, by increasing the height of the support frame 3 and raising the position of the detection sensor 2, reduces the height difference of the falling cups 1, solving the problem of double cups caused by falling cups, ensuring the continuity and smoothness of production, and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, by setting a chamfer 431 on the cup-dropping hole 43, it avoids the problem of protruding parts of paper cups getting stuck at the edge of the cup-dropping hole 43 during the cup-dropping process, causing missing or double cups, triggering equipment alarms, and requiring frequent machine shutdowns for cup replacement or removal. This saves time for cup replacement or removal and reduces product production costs.

[0036] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0037] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] This document uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cup-dropping mechanism for reducing the number of double cups, characterized in that, include: Guide shaft (5); Support plate (4), there are two support plates (4), which are arranged on both sides of the guide shaft (5). The cup (1) is placed in the support plate (4) and can abut against the guide shaft (5); A support frame (3) is installed on one side of the support plate (4), and the length of the support frame (3) is not less than 2 / 3 of the distance between the two support plates (4); The detection sensor (2) is installed on the side of the support frame (3) away from the support plate (4).

2. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (4) includes a first support plate (41) and a second support plate (42), and the support frame (3) is connected to the second support plate (42).

3. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support plate (4) also includes a cup drop hole (43), and the edge of the cup drop hole (43) is provided with a chamfer (431).

4. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 2, characterized in that, Includes a mounting plate (8), on which the second support plate (42) is mounted.

5. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 4, characterized in that, It includes a column (9) which is connected to the mounting plate (8).

6. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 5, characterized in that, Includes a frame (7), on which the column (9) is mounted.

7. A cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 6, characterized in that, Includes a chain template (6), which is rotatably connected to the frame (7) and can abut against the cup (1).

8. The cup-dropping mechanism for reducing double cups according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a drive mechanism (10) connected to the chain template (6).

9. A filling device, characterized in that, Includes a cup dropping mechanism for reducing double cups as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A filling device according to claim 9, characterized in that, It includes a cup clamping mechanism and a filling mechanism, which are installed sequentially in the filling equipment.

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