Feeding mechanism and packaging machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a feeding mechanism and a packaging machine, the feeding mechanism is used for conveying plastic bottles, the feeding mechanism comprises: a conveyor belt, which is provided with a conveying path arranged along a first direction; the limiting structure comprises a limiting plate and a plurality of limiting columns, the limiting plate can move in the second direction relative to the conveying belt and can be close to or away from the conveying belt, the multiple limiting columns are arranged on the limiting plate at intervals in the first direction, and a limiting cavity is formed between every two adjacent limiting columns; the container is used for containing the plastic bottles; under the action of external force, the limiting plate is in linkage with the limiting column to stay above the conveying belt in a suspended mode and used for limiting movement of the plastic bottles or being away from the conveying belt and used for releasing the plastic bottles. The plastic bottle feeding device solves the technical problems that in the prior art, plastic bottles topple over and are not arranged in order in the feeding process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging machine technology, and in particular to a feeding mechanism and a packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the plastic bottle production and packaging industry, the feeding mechanism is a key piece of equipment for achieving automated conveying. Traditional feeding mechanisms mostly use conveyor belts combined with fixed baffles or robotic arms to limit the plastic bottles. However, existing technologies have the following shortcomings: fixed baffles cannot be flexibly adjusted in position, which can easily lead to bottles tipping over or becoming misaligned; robotic arms require frequent start-stop of the conveyor belt for sorting, affecting the continuity of conveying, and are also complex in structure and have high maintenance costs; there is an urgent need to design a feeding structure with a simple structure to improve the stability, efficiency, and adaptability of plastic bottle conveying. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a feeding mechanism and a packaging machine, which solves the technical problems of plastic bottles tipping over and becoming misaligned during feeding.

[0004] According to the embodiments of this utility model, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] A feeding mechanism for conveying plastic bottles, characterized in that the feeding mechanism comprises:

[0006] A conveyor belt having a conveying path arranged along a first direction;

[0007] At least one limiting structure includes a limiting plate and a plurality of limiting posts. The limiting plate can move relative to the conveyor belt along a second direction and can move closer to or further away from the conveyor belt. The plurality of limiting posts are spaced apart on the limiting plate along a first direction. A limiting cavity is formed between two adjacent limiting posts to accommodate the plastic bottle.

[0008] Under the action of external force, the limiting plate, in conjunction with the limiting post, is suspended above the conveyor belt to restrict the movement of the plastic bottle or to move it away from the conveyor belt, thereby releasing the plastic bottle.

[0009] Preferably, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting structure further includes a cylinder for driving the limiting plate to move along the second direction.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting rod is provided between the cylinder and the limiting plate, and a guide post is provided at one end of the connecting rod near the limiting plate. The limiting plate is provided with a sliding groove that slides with the guide post.

[0012] Preferably, the extension and retraction direction of the cylinder is set along the first direction, and the slide groove is set at an angle to the second direction.

[0013] Preferably, the conveyor belt is provided with baffles along the first direction to divide the conveyor belt into a first conveying area and a second conveying area.

[0014] Preferably, the baffle has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, the first side and the second side being respectively arranged facing the first conveying area and the second conveying area, and at least one of them is provided with an arc-shaped groove, the opening of the arc-shaped groove being arranged facing the limiting plate.

[0015] Preferably, the end of the limiting post facing away from the limiting plate has a pointed tip.

[0016] This utility model also provides a packaging machine, including the feeding mechanism described above.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: the limiting plate can be suspended or moved away from the conveyor belt, and the limiting or release of the plastic bottle can be completed without stopping the conveyor belt, ensuring the continuity of conveying and significantly improving efficiency; the limiting cavity formed by the spacing of the limiting columns can be adjusted according to the size of the plastic bottle, adapting to different specifications of bottle bodies, and has strong versatility; the lifting and lowering of the limiting plate is controlled by external force to control the stopping position of the bottle body, avoiding the tilting or misalignment of the bottle body. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a top view of the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In the above attached figures: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Limiting plate; 3. Limiting post; 4. Limiting cavity; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Guide post; 7. Slide groove; 8. Baffle; 9. First conveying zone; 10. Second conveying zone. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit it.

[0022] See Figures 1 to 2 This utility model provides a feeding mechanism and a packaging machine for conveying plastic bottles. The feeding mechanism includes:

[0023] Conveyor belt 1 has a conveying path arranged along a first direction;

[0024] At least one limiting structure includes a limiting plate 2 and a plurality of limiting posts 3. The limiting plate 2 can move relative to the conveyor belt 1 along a second direction and can move closer to or further away from the conveyor belt 1. The plurality of limiting posts 3 are arranged at intervals along the first direction on the limiting plate 2. A limiting cavity 4 is formed between two adjacent limiting posts 3 for accommodating the plastic bottle.

[0025] Under the action of external force, the limiting plate 2, in conjunction with the limiting post 3, is suspended above the conveyor belt 1 to restrict the movement of the plastic bottle or to move it away from the conveyor belt 1, thereby releasing the plastic bottle.

[0026] In this embodiment, plastic bottles are conveyed onto a conveyor belt 1. The conveyor belt 1 has a conveying path arranged along a first direction, which is a back-to-back direction, for conveying plastic bottles. Simultaneously, two limiting plates 2 and multiple limiting posts 3 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 1. The multiple limiting posts 3 are spaced apart on the two limiting plates 2 along the conveying path of the conveyor belt 1. The limiting plates 2 can move relative to the conveyor belt 1 along a second direction, which is a left-to-right direction. A limiting cavity 4 can be constructed between two adjacent limiting posts 3 to accommodate the plastic bottles. Under the action of external force, the limiting plates 2 can cause the limiting posts 3 to suspend and remain on the conveyor belt 1. Above or away from conveyor belt 1, when the limiting post 3 is close to conveyor belt 1, the limiting cavity 4 formed by adjacent limiting posts 3 can effectively restrict the position of the plastic bottle and prevent it from moving randomly; when the limiting post 3 is away from conveyor belt 1, the plastic bottle is allowed to pass freely and realize the release function. Of course, in order to limit the plastic bottle more stably, three limiting posts 3 can be set along the vertical direction of conveyor belt 1, corresponding to the bottle mouth, bottle body and bottle bottom of the plastic bottle respectively, so that the plastic bottle can be stably kept vertical on conveyor belt 1 without stopping the conveyor belt 1, so as to facilitate subsequent packaging operations.

[0027] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0028] In this embodiment, the perpendicularity of the first direction to the second direction helps to more accurately control the restriction and release of the plastic bottle by the limiting structure. By moving the limiting plate 2 in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1, the position of the limiting post 3 relative to the plastic bottle on the conveyor belt 1 can be adjusted more flexibly and accurately, ensuring that each plastic bottle can be effectively and accurately positioned or released. This not only improves the accuracy of the feeding process, but also helps to improve the working efficiency and reliability of the entire production line.

[0029] The limiting structure also includes a cylinder, which is used to drive the limiting plate 2 to move along the second direction.

[0030] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to restrict the movement of the plastic bottle, the control system will trigger the cylinder to work, so that the cylinder pushes the limiting plate 2 closer to the conveyor belt 1 until the limiting post 3 is suspended above the conveyor belt 1, and separates the plastic bottles arranged in front and behind to form a limiting cavity 4 to accommodate the plastic bottle. Conversely, when it is necessary to release the plastic bottle, the cylinder will pull the limiting plate 2 away from the conveyor belt 1, the limiting post 3 will extend, and the plastic bottle will be conveyed with the conveyor belt 1.

[0031] A connecting rod 5 is provided between the cylinder and the limiting plate 2. A guide post 6 is provided at one end of the connecting rod 5 near the limiting plate 2. The limiting plate 2 is provided with a sliding groove 7 that slides with the guide post 6.

[0032] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 5 connects the cylinder and the limiting plate 2. The guide post 6 is located at the end of the connecting rod 5 near the limiting plate 2 to ensure that the limiting plate 2 moves precisely in a predetermined direction (i.e., the second direction). The slide groove 7 is located on the limiting plate 2 and forms a sliding fit with the guide post 6, which not only provides a guiding function but also ensures the stability and accuracy of the limiting plate 2 during the movement.

[0033] The cylinder's extension and retraction direction is set along the first direction, and the slide groove 7 is set at an angle to the second direction.

[0034] In this embodiment, by setting the extension and retraction direction of the cylinder to be along the first direction, and since the slide 7 is set at an angle to the second direction, space can be utilized more flexibly and the limiting plate 2 can be more smooth and stable when approaching or moving away from the conveyor belt 1.

[0035] The conveyor belt 1 is provided with a baffle 8 along the first direction to divide the conveyor belt 1 into a first conveying area 9 and a second conveying area 10.

[0036] In this embodiment, a baffle 8 is provided in the middle of the conveyor belt 1 along the first direction, which is used to cooperate with the limiting post 3 to separate each plastic bottle in the front-back and left-right directions, so as to avoid the collision between the plastic bottles and the tilting situation.

[0037] The baffle 8 has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other. The first side and the second side are respectively arranged facing the first conveying area 9 and the second conveying area 10, and at least one of them is provided with an arc-shaped groove. The opening of the arc-shaped groove is arranged facing the limiting plate 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped groove (not shown) provides additional guidance for the plastic bottle. By adjusting the shape and position of the arc-shaped groove, the plastic bottle can transition smoothly, reducing the possibility of jamming or blockage. The opening of the arc-shaped groove is positioned facing the limiting plate 2, allowing for more precise control of the plastic bottle's position as the limiting plate 2 moves closer to or away from the conveyor belt 1. For example, when the limiting plate 2 approaches the conveyor belt 1, the arc-shaped groove can serve as an auxiliary positioning point, ensuring that the plastic bottle accurately enters the limiting cavity 4.

[0039] The end of the limiting post 3 that is away from the limiting plate 2 has a pointed tip.

[0040] In this embodiment, due to the reduced contact area, the limiting post 3 can more accurately separate the plastic bottle, thereby providing a more precise positioning effect.

[0041] This embodiment also provides a packaging machine, including the feeding mechanism described above. The specific structure of the packaging machine is the same as described in the above embodiment. Since this packaging machine adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0042] This embodiment also provides a packaging machine, including the feeding mechanism described above. The specific structure of the packaging machine is the same as described in the above embodiment. Since this packaging machine adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for conveying plastic bottles, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism comprises: a conveyor belt having a conveying path arranged along a first direction; at least one limiting structure comprising a limiting plate and a plurality of limiting posts, the limiting plate being movable relative to the conveyor belt along a second direction and being movable towards or away from the conveyor belt, the plurality of limiting posts being arranged at intervals along the first direction on the limiting plate, two adjacent limiting posts defining a limiting cavity therebetween for accommodating the plastic bottle; under the action of an external force, the limiting plate links the limiting posts to be suspended above the conveyor belt for limiting the movement of the plastic bottle, or to be moved away from the conveyor belt for releasing the plastic bottle.

2. A feed mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

3. A feed mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The limiting structure further comprises a pneumatic cylinder for driving the limiting plate to move along the second direction.

4. A feed mechanism according to claim 3, wherein A connecting rod is arranged between the pneumatic cylinder and the limiting plate, one end of the connecting rod close to the limiting plate being provided with a guide post, and the limiting plate being provided with a sliding groove in sliding fit with the guide post.

5. A feed mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The extension direction of the pneumatic cylinder is arranged along the first direction, and the sliding groove is arranged at an angle to the second direction.

6. A feed mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The conveyor belt is provided with a baffle along the first direction for separating the conveyor belt into a first conveying area and a second conveying area.

7. A feed mechanism according to claim 6, wherein The baffle has a first face and a second face arranged opposite to each other, the first face and the second face being arranged towards the first conveying area and the second conveying area respectively, and at least one of the two faces being provided with an arc-shaped groove, the groove opening of the arc-shaped groove being arranged towards the limiting plate.

8. A feed mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The limiting posts are formed with pointed ends at the ends away from the limiting plate.

9. A packaging machine characterized in that, The feeding mechanism comprises any one of claims 1-8.

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