Ice cup transferring and boxing mechanism

By designing an adaptive ice cup transfer and packing mechanism, and utilizing the synchronous belt drive and gear rack meshing of the lateral and lifting modules, the problem of mismatched spacing during the ice cup transfer and packing process was solved, achieving efficient, stable, and economical automated operation.

CN223949484UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27ZHEJIANG ZHONGGUAN MECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520534109.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-25

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Technical Problem

Existing ice cup transfer and packing equipment cannot adaptively adjust the spacing, resulting in a mismatch between the spacing of ice cups on the production line and in the transfer box, which requires manual adjustment, which is inefficient and cumbersome.

Method used

An ice cup transfer and packing mechanism was designed, which includes a lateral movement module, a lifting module, and a batch clamping mechanism. The distance between the gripper modules can be dynamically adjusted by adjusting the sliding linkage driven by the cylinder. Combined with synchronous belt drive and gear and rack meshing, stability and accuracy are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It enables adaptive adjustment of the spacing between ice cups, improving the flexibility and efficiency of packing, reducing manual intervention, lowering production costs, and enhancing product consistency and automation.

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Abstract

The ice cup transferring and boxing mechanism comprises a rack, a transverse moving module, a lifting module and a batch clamping mechanism, the transverse moving module is installed at the top of the rack, the lifting module is installed at the moving end of the transverse moving module, and the batch clamping mechanism is installed at the lifting end of the lifting module. The batch clamping mechanism comprises a base, a clamping sliding rail, a plurality of clamping sliding blocks, a plurality of clamping jaw modules and an adjusting air cylinder, the sliding rail is installed at the bottom of the base, the clamping sliding blocks are all installed on the clamping sliding rail and distributed at equal intervals, the clamping sliding block located at one end is fixedly connected with the base, the clamping jaw modules are installed on the clamping sliding blocks respectively, and the adjusting air cylinder is installed on the base. A sliding linkage piece is arranged between every two adjacent clamping sliding blocks, an adjusting air cylinder is installed on the base, and a piston rod of the adjusting air cylinder is connected with the clamping sliding block at the end away from the clamping sliding block on the fixed side. The ice cup transferring and boxing mechanism effectively solves the problem of spacing adaptation in the ice cup transferring and boxing link.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a transfer equipment technical field more specifically relates to a ice cup transfer packing mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of cold drink automation production, ice cup transfer packing link generally adopts mechanical clamping equipment to carry in batches. However, the clamping mechanism in the prior art has the following defects: the traditional clamping jaw mechanism adopts fixed pitch layout, and the several ice cups on the production line are equidistantly distributed, and the continued clamping equipment can only place according to the pitch on the production line when the ice cup is grabbed and clamped from the production line and sent into the transfer box, but the pitch of the ice cup on the production line is usually larger, and the pitch of the ice cup in the transfer box is usually smaller and in the state of being close to each other during packing, so the ice cup needs to be adjusted manually after being packed by the continued clamping equipment, which is more tedious, and the existing mechanical clamping equipment cannot adapt to two pitches. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an ice cup transfer packing mechanism, which effectively solves the pitch adaptation problem of the ice cup transfer packing link, has high efficiency, stability and economy, and is suitable for large-scale application in the field of cold drink production.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0005] An ice cup transfer packing mechanism, comprising a rack, a horizontal movement module, a lifting module and a batch clamping mechanism, the horizontal movement module is installed at the top of the rack, the lifting module is installed on the moving end of the horizontal movement module, the batch clamping mechanism is installed on the lifting end of the lifting module, the batch clamping mechanism comprises a base, a clamping slide rail, a plurality of clamping sliding blocks, a plurality of clamping jaw modules and an adjusting cylinder, the slide rail is installed at the bottom of the base, a plurality of clamping sliding blocks are installed on the clamping slide rail and equidistantly distributed, wherein one clamping sliding block at one end is fixedly connected with the base, and the remaining clamping sliding blocks are slidingly connected, a plurality of clamping jaw modules are installed on a plurality of clamping sliding blocks, and a sliding linkage is arranged between adjacent two clamping sliding blocks, and the adjusting cylinder is installed on the base, and the piston rod of the adjusting cylinder is connected with the clamping sliding block away from the fixed side clamping sliding block.

[0006] Further, the sliding linkage comprises a linkage plate, a first bolt and a second bolt, one end of the linkage plate is provided with a fixed hole, the other end is provided with a waist-shaped hole, one end of the linkage plate is connected with one of the clamping sliding blocks through the fixed hole by the first bolt, and the other end is connected with the other clamping sliding block through the waist-shaped hole by the second bolt.

[0007] Further, the horizontal moving module comprises a horizontal moving motor, a driving pulley, a driven pulley, a synchronous belt and a horizontal moving seat, the horizontal moving motor is installed on the rack, the driving pulley and the driven pulley are respectively arranged at the top of the two ends of the rack, the driving pulley is connected with the main shaft of the horizontal moving motor, the driven pulley is rotationally connected with the rack, the synchronous belt is installed on the driving pulley and the driven pulley, the horizontal moving seat is horizontally slidably connected with the rack, and the horizontal moving seat is connected with the synchronous belt, and the lifting module is installed on the horizontal moving seat.

[0008] Further, the horizontal moving slide rails are horizontally arranged on the rack, and the horizontal moving slide blocks are arranged on the horizontal moving seat and slidably connected with the horizontal moving slide rails.

[0009] Further, the lifting module comprises a lifting seat, a lifting motor, a lifting guide assembly, a lifting gear and a lifting rack, the lifting seat is vertically slidably connected with the horizontal moving seat through the lifting guide assembly, the lifting motor is installed on the horizontal moving seat, the lifting gear is installed on the main shaft of the lifting motor, the lifting rack is vertically arranged and installed on the lifting seat, and the lifting rack is meshed with the lifting gear.

[0010] Further, the horizontal moving seat is provided with a guide clamping wheel, the guide clamping wheel is rotationally connected with the horizontal moving seat, and the guide clamping wheel is arranged on the back of the lifting rack and opposite to the lifting gear.

[0011] Further, the lifting guide assembly comprises a plurality of guide columns and a plurality of guide sleeves, the plurality of guide sleeves are installed on the horizontal moving seat, the plurality of guide columns are vertically arranged, one end of each guide column is fixedly connected with the lifting seat, and the other end of each guide column penetrates through the guide sleeve in an upward direction.

[0012] Further, the batch clamping mechanism is provided with two groups, and the two groups of batch clamping mechanisms are arranged side by side.

[0013] Further, the claw module comprises a claw cylinder and a profiling claw, the claw cylinder is installed on the clamping slide block, and the profiling claw is installed on the output end of the claw cylinder.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0015] 1. Self-adaptive spacing adjustment, improve the flexibility of boxing: by adjusting the cylinder driving sliding linkage, the adjacent clamping slide blocks are synchronously moved, so that the spacing of the claw module can be dynamically adjusted according to requirements. When grabbing, the spacing is matched with the spacing of the production line ice cups, and when placing, the spacing is reduced to the required spacing of the transfer box, without manual secondary adjustment, the problem of poor adaptability of the traditional fixed spacing claw mechanism is solved, and the automation level is significantly improved.

[0016] 2. Double-batch clamping mechanism parallel operation, improve efficiency: two groups of parallel arrangement of batch clamping mechanism can simultaneously grab and place ice cup, realize double station synchronous operation, greatly shorten the transfer cycle, improve the overall efficiency of the container.

[0017] 3. Compact and stable structure, precise and reliable operation: the horizontal movement module adopts synchronous belt transmission and horizontal movement slide rail cooperation, the lifting module is designed through gear and rack meshing and guiding clamping wheel, to ensure the stability and precision of horizontal movement and lifting movement; the lifting guide assembly (guide column and guide sleeve) further strengthens the stability in vertical direction, avoids shaking or deviation, and guarantees the safety and reliability of ice cup transfer process.

[0018] 4. Modular design, convenient maintenance: each functional module (horizontal movement module, lifting module, batch clamping mechanism) is independently installed and cooperates, which is convenient for disassembly and maintenance; the modular combination design of profiled clamping jaw and clamping jaw cylinder can quickly replace to adapt to different specifications of ice cup, and reduce equipment maintenance cost.

[0019] 5. Reduce manual intervention, save production cost: the fully automated operation process (grabbing, moving, spacing adjustment, placing) replaces the traditional manual adjustment link, reduces the dependence on manpower, avoids human operation error, significantly reduces production cost and improves product consistency.

[0020] The utility model discloses an ice cup transfer and containerizing mechanism, which effectively solves the spacing adaptation problem of ice cup transfer and containerizing link through innovative structure design and automatic control, and is suitable for large-scale application in cold drink production field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawing needed to be used in the embodiment description, and obviously, the drawing in the following description is only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creating creative labor, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of an ice cup transfer and containerizing mechanism.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structure schematic view of a batch clamping mechanism. Figure One ;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of a batch clamping mechanism. Figure Two .

[0025] Marked as: 1 rack; 201, transverse movement motor; 202, driven pulley; 203, synchronous belt; 204, transverse movement slide rail; 205, transverse movement sliding block; 206, transverse movement seat; 301, lifting seat; 302, lifting rack; 303, lifting gear; 304, guide clamping wheel; 305, guide sliding sleeve; 306, guide column; 401, base, a plurality of, a plurality of jaw modules and; 402, clamping slide rail; 403, clamping sliding block; 404, adjusting cylinder; 405, jaw cylinder; 406, profiling jaw; 407, linkage plate; 408, first bolt; 409, waist-shaped hole; 410, second bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In the description of the present application, it should be explained that, for the orientation words, such as the terms "center", "lateral (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present application.

[0027] In addition, if the terms "first", "second" are used for description purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. Therefore, the "first", "second" features can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more features, and in the description of the present application, the meaning of "several", "several" is two or more than two, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0028] A ice cup transfer and boxing mechanism, such as Figures 1-3As shown, it comprises a rack 1, a horizontal moving module, a lifting module and a batch clamping mechanism, the horizontal moving module is installed on the top of the rack 1, the lifting module is installed on the moving end of the horizontal moving module, the batch clamping mechanism is installed on the lifting end of the lifting module, the batch clamping mechanism comprises a base 401, a clamping slide rail 402, a plurality of clamping slide blocks 403, a plurality of clamping jaw modules and an adjusting cylinder 404, the slide rail 402 is installed on the bottom of the base 401, the plurality of clamping slide blocks 403 are all installed on the clamping slide rail 402 and are equidistantly distributed, wherein one clamping slide block 403 located at one end is fixedly connected with the base 401, and the rest clamping slide blocks 403 are all slidingly connected, the plurality of clamping jaw modules are respectively installed on the plurality of clamping slide blocks 403, a sliding linkage is arranged between adjacent two clamping slide blocks 403, and the adjusting cylinder 404 is installed on the base 401, and the piston rod of the adjusting cylinder 404 is connected with the clamping slide block 403 away from the clamping slide block 403 at the fixed side.

[0029] Preferably, the sliding linkage comprises a linkage plate 407, a first bolt 408 and a second bolt 410, one end of the linkage plate 407 is provided with a fixed hole, and the other end is provided with a waist-shaped hole 409, the first bolt 408 passes through the fixed hole to connect one clamping slide block 403 at one end of the linkage plate 407 between adjacent two clamping slide blocks 403, and the second bolt 410 passes through the waist-shaped hole 409 to connect the other clamping slide block 403 at the other end of the linkage plate 407.

[0030] Preferably, the horizontal moving module comprises a horizontal moving motor 201, a driving pulley, a driven pulley 202, a synchronous belt 203 and a horizontal moving seat 206, the horizontal moving motor 201 is installed on the rack 1, the driving pulley and the driven pulley 202 are respectively located at the two ends of the top of the rack 1, the driving pulley is connected with the main shaft of the horizontal moving motor 201, and the driven pulley 202 is rotationally connected with the rack 1, the synchronous belt 203 is installed on the driving pulley and the driven pulley 202, the horizontal moving seat 206 is horizontally slidingly connected with the rack 1, and the horizontal moving seat 206 is connected with the synchronous belt 203, and the lifting module is installed on the horizontal moving seat 206.

[0031] Specifically, when moving horizontally, the horizontal moving motor 201 is started to drive the driving pulley to rotate, so that the synchronous belt 203 is synchronously rotated to drive the horizontal moving seat 206 to move.

[0032] Preferably, the rack 1 is provided with a horizontal transverse moving slide rail 204, the horizontal moving seat 206 is provided with a horizontal moving slide block 205, and the horizontal moving slide block 205 is slidingly connected with the horizontal moving slide rail 204 in cooperation.

[0033] Preferably, the lifting module comprises a lifting seat 301, a lifting motor, a lifting guide assembly, a lifting gear 303 and a lifting rack 302, the lifting seat 301 is vertically slidably connected with the transverse moving seat 206 through the lifting guide assembly, the lifting motor is installed on the transverse moving seat 206, the lifting gear 303 is installed on the main shaft of the lifting motor, the lifting rack 302 is vertically arranged and installed on the lifting seat 301, and the lifting rack 302 is engaged with the lifting gear 303;

[0034] Specifically, during lifting, the lifting motor is started to drive the lifting gear 303 to rotate and drive the rack 302 to lift.

[0035] Preferably, the transverse moving seat 206 is provided with a guide clamping wheel 304, the guide clamping wheel 304 is rotatably connected with the transverse moving seat 206, and the guide clamping wheel 304 is arranged on the back of the lifting rack 302 opposite to the lifting gear 303, so that the lifting rack 302 can be clamped by the guide clamping wheel 304 and the lifting gear 303, and the lifting rack 302 and the lifting gear 303 are always in engagement, and the rotating guide clamping wheel 304 can also guide the sliding of the lifting rack 302.

[0036] Preferably, the lifting guide assembly comprises a plurality of guide columns 306 and a plurality of guide sleeves 305, the guide sleeves 305 are installed on the transverse moving seat 206, the guide columns 306 are vertically arranged, and one end is fixedly connected with the lifting seat 301 and the other end penetrates the guide sleeve 305 upward.

[0037] Preferably, the batch clamping mechanism is provided with two groups, and the two groups of batch clamping mechanisms are arranged side by side, so that two groups of ice cups on the processing equipment can be grabbed, and the grabbing and placing efficiency is improved.

[0038] Preferably, the claw module comprises a claw cylinder 405 and a profiling claw 406, the claw cylinder 405 is installed on the clamping sliding block 403, and the profiling claw 406 is installed on the output end of the claw cylinder 405.

[0039] Working process:

[0040] When the refrigerator is transported, the horizontal module drives the lifting module and the batch clamping mechanism to move to the end of the production line. After moving to the position, the lifting module starts to drive the batch clamping mechanism to descend to the position of the ice cup on the production line. Then the jaw cylinder 405 in the batch clamping mechanism drives the profiling jaw 406 to clamp the ice cup. Then the lifting module and the horizontal module drive the batch clamping mechanism to rise and move horizontally to the loading position of the transfer box (the other side). During the transportation, the adjusting cylinder 404 in the batch clamping mechanism starts to drive the sliding link to move the sliding blocks 403 to adjust the distance between the jaw modules.

[0041] When moving to the transfer box, the lifting module starts to lower the batch clamping mechanism to the transfer box, so that the ice cup is placed in the transfer box. Then the jaw modules release the ice cup, so that the ice cup is completely in the transfer box. The lifting module and the horizontal module act in turn to move the batch clamping mechanism to the production line for the next time of grabbing and placing. At the same time, the adjusting cylinder 404 starts to drive the sliding link to move the sliding blocks 403 to restore the distance between the jaw modules to the distance of the ice cups on the production line.

[0042] Advantages:

[0043] 1. Self-adaptive distance adjustment to improve the loading flexibility: The adjusting cylinder 404 drives the sliding link to move the adjacent clamping sliding blocks 403 synchronously, so that the distance between the jaw modules can be dynamically adjusted according to the requirements. When grabbing, the distance is matched with the distance of the ice cups on the production line. When placing, the distance is reduced to the required distance of the transfer box. No manual secondary adjustment is needed, which solves the problem of poor adaptability of the traditional fixed-distance jaw mechanism and significantly improves the automation level.

[0044] 2. Double batch clamping mechanisms for parallel operation to improve efficiency: The two batch clamping mechanisms arranged side by side can simultaneously grab and place the ice cups, realize double-station synchronous operation, greatly shorten the transportation cycle, and improve the overall loading efficiency.

[0045] 3. Compact and stable structure, precise and reliable operation: The horizontal module uses synchronous belt 203 transmission and horizontal sliding rail 204 cooperation, and the lifting module uses gear 303 and rack 302 meshing and guide clamping wheel 304 design to ensure the stability and precision of horizontal movement and lifting movement. The lifting guide assembly (guide column 306 and guide sleeve 305) further strengthens the stability in the vertical direction, avoids shaking or deviation, and ensures the safety and reliability of the ice cup transportation process.

[0046] 4、Modular design, convenient maintenance: each functional module (horizontal movement module, lifting module, batch clamping mechanism) is independently installed and works cooperatively, facilitating disassembly and maintenance; the modular combination design of the profiling clamping jaw 406 and the clamping jaw cylinder 405 can be quickly replaced to adapt to different specifications of ice cups, reducing equipment maintenance costs.

[0047] 5、Reduce manual intervention, save production cost: the fully automated operation process (grabbing, moving, spacing adjustment, placing) replaces the traditional manual adjustment link, reduces the dependence on manpower, avoids human operation errors, significantly reduces production costs and improves product consistency.

[0048] The utility model discloses through the innovative structure design and automation control, effectively solved ice cup transfer packing link spacing adaptation problem, and has the high efficiency, the stability and the economy, is applicable to the large -scale application of cold drink production field.

[0049] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the protection scope of the utility model is not only limited to the above embodiment, and all technical solutions under the idea of the utility model belong to the protection scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled person in the art, some improvements and decorations without departing from the principle of the utility model, these improvements and decorations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A ice cup transfer boxing mechanism, characterized in that: The system includes a frame, a transverse module, a lifting module, and a batch clamping mechanism. The transverse module is mounted on the top of the frame, the lifting module is mounted on the moving end of the transverse module, and the batch clamping mechanism is mounted on the lifting end of the lifting module. The batch clamping mechanism includes a base, a clamping slide rail, several clamping sliders, several gripper modules, and an adjusting cylinder. The slide rail is mounted on the bottom of the base. Several clamping sliders are mounted on the clamping slide rail and are evenly distributed. One clamping slider at one end is fixedly connected to the base, while the remaining clamping sliders are slidably connected. Several gripper modules are respectively mounted on several clamping sliders. A sliding linkage is provided between each pair of adjacent clamping sliders. The adjusting cylinder is mounted on the base, and the piston rod of the adjusting cylinder is connected to the clamping slider at the end away from the fixed side.

2. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding linkage includes a linkage plate, a first bolt, and a second bolt. One end of the linkage plate is provided with a fixing hole, and the other end is provided with an oblong hole. Between two adjacent clamping sliders, one end of the linkage plate is connected to one of the clamping sliders through the fixing hole via the first bolt, and the other end is connected to the other clamping slider through the oblong hole via the second bolt.

3. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The transverse module includes a transverse motor, a drive pulley, a driven pulley, a synchronous belt, and a transverse base. The transverse motor is mounted on the frame. The drive pulley and the driven pulley are located at the top ends of the frame, respectively. The drive pulley is connected to the main shaft of the transverse motor, and the driven pulley is rotatably connected to the frame. The synchronous belt is mounted on the drive pulley and the driven pulley. The transverse base is horizontally slidably connected to the frame and is connected to the synchronous belt. The lifting module is mounted on the transverse base.

4. The ice cup transfer and boxing mechanism of claim 3, wherein: The frame is provided with a horizontally arranged transverse slide rail, and the transverse slide seat is provided with a transverse slider, which is slidably connected to the transverse slide rail.

5. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting module includes a lifting base, a lifting motor, a lifting guide assembly, a lifting gear, and a lifting rack. The lifting base is vertically slidably connected to the transverse base through the lifting guide assembly. The lifting motor is mounted on the transverse base. The lifting gear is mounted on the main shaft of the lifting motor. The lifting rack is vertically arranged and mounted on the lifting base, and the lifting rack meshes with the lifting gear.

6. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The transverse shift seat is provided with a guide clamping wheel, which is rotatably connected to the transverse shift seat and is located on the back of the lifting rack and arranged opposite to the lifting gear.

7. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The lifting guide assembly includes several guide columns and several guide sleeves. The guide sleeves are installed on the transverse sliding seat, and the guide columns are arranged vertically, with one end fixedly connected to the lifting seat and the other end passing upward through the guide sleeve.

8. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The batch clamping mechanism is provided in two sets, and the two sets of batch clamping mechanisms are arranged side by side.

9. The ice cup transfer and packing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The gripper module includes a gripper cylinder and a contour gripper. The gripper cylinder is mounted on the gripping slider, and the contour gripper is mounted on the output end of the gripper cylinder.