Packaging material kicking switching mechanism

By designing a packaging material switching mechanism that coordinates the drive and control components, the problem of low material sorting efficiency in tea packaging machines is solved. This mechanism enables automated, high-precision material sorting and interception, improving sorting efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

CN224090582UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07ANXI BAIFU MACHINERY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional tea packaging machines lack a compact, precise, and automatically controllable material switching mechanism during the sorting process, resulting in low efficiency in high-speed, high-precision packaging.

Method used

A packaging material kicking and switching mechanism was designed, which adopts the collaborative work of drive components and control components. By driving the displacement of the kicking bin and the opening and closing of the L-shaped opening and closing plate, the automatic sorting of materials is realized. The mechanism includes the coordinated action of components such as the kicking bin, drive components, L-shaped opening and closing plate, and collection container.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic responsive sorting of materials, improves sorting efficiency, reduces manual intervention, ensures the accuracy and reliability of material sorting, is suitable for continuous operation, and its modular design facilitates maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a packaging material kicking switching mechanism, and relates to the technical field of packaging machines. Comprising a material kicking bin and a driving assembly, the material kicking bin is driven by the driving assembly to move, the material kicking bin comprises a main slope inclining downwards and an L-shaped opening and closing plate, and in the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate, the main slope and the L-shaped opening and closing plate are matched to form a complete slope; in the opening state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate rotates with the connecting rod as the rotating base point, and the L-shaped opening and closing plate intercepts and changes the tea conveying path. Horizontal displacement of the material kicking bin is controlled through the driving assembly, opening and closing of the L-shaped opening and closing plate are independently adjusted through the control assembly, a double-power system works cooperatively and does not interfere with each other, and accuracy and reliability of material distribution action are guaranteed. When the material kicking device is linked with a packaging machine, the weighing result can be automatically responded, when materials are qualified, the material kicking bin is kept at the initial position, and the materials enter the packaging process normally; when the materials are unqualified, the material kicking bin moves and opens the L-shaped opening and closing plate, and the materials are guided to the collecting container.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging machine technology, specifically a packaging material switching mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In automated packaging processes in industries such as tea, food, and pharmaceuticals, material weighing and sorting are often required. For example, tea packaging machines are typically equipped with weighing hoppers. When tea weight is detected to be below the set standard (too light or too heavy), it must be intercepted and reprocessed to avoid packaging substandard products. Traditional sorting methods mainly rely on manual sorting or simple mechanical baffles. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a compact, precise, and automatically controllable material switching mechanism to solve the aforementioned technical problems and meet the demands of high-speed, high-precision packaging. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a packaging material switching mechanism that overcomes the shortcomings described in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A packaging material kicking switching mechanism includes a kicking bin and a drive assembly. The kicking bin is driven to move by the drive assembly. The kicking bin includes a main slope that slopes downward to the right and an L-shaped opening and closing plate. In the initial state, the main slope and the L-shaped opening and closing plate cooperate to form a complete slope. In the open state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate rotates around the connecting rod as the rotation base point. The L-shaped opening and closing plate intercepts and changes the tea conveying path.

[0006] In some implementations, a collection container is also included, located below the L-shaped hinged plate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a first motor, a drive pulley, a belt, a mating pulley, and a linkage. The output end of the first motor is equipped with the drive pulley, the belt is wound around the drive pulley and the mating pulley, the linkage is connected to a portion of the belt, and the back side of the ejector hopper is connected to the linkage.

[0008] In some implementations, the linkage includes a connecting frame and a slider, with the connecting frame locked onto the slider and connected to the kicking hopper.

[0009] In some implementations, a guide rail is provided on the back side of the slider, and the slider slides along the direction of the guide rail.

[0010] In some implementations, the L-shaped hinge is opened or closed via a control component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control component includes a second motor, a drive gear, and a driven gear. The drive gear is mounted on the output end of the second motor, the driven gear is mounted on the side end of the connecting rod, and an L-shaped opening and closing plate is mounted on the upper limit of the connecting rod. The drive gear meshes with the driven gear, and the driven gear, connecting rod, and L-shaped opening and closing plate rotate synchronously.

[0012] In some implementations, the kicking hopper is equipped with several limiting components to restrict the displacement of the L-shaped opening and closing plate.

[0013] In some implementations, in the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate, the kicking bin contains material, and the position of the kicking bin is changed along a first direction by the drive assembly. In the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate, the kicking bin is a container as a whole, and the first direction can be horizontal to the left or horizontal to the right, depending on the position of the kicking bin and other structures inside the packaging machine.

[0014] In some implementations, when the L-shaped hinged plate is in the open state, the L-shaped hinged plate rotates, and an opening for material to pass through is formed on the main slope.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This utility model controls the horizontal displacement of the material ejection bin through a drive component and independently adjusts the opening and closing of the L-shaped opening and closing plate through a control component. The two power systems work together without interfering with each other, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the material distribution action.

[0017] 2. When this utility model is linked with a packaging machine, it can automatically respond to the weighing results. When the material is qualified, the kicking bin maintains its initial position and the material enters the packaging process normally. When the material is unqualified, the kicking bin moves and opens the L-shaped opening and closing plate to guide the material to the collection container, reducing manual intervention and improving sorting efficiency.

[0018] 3. The modular design of this utility model facilitates disassembly and maintenance, and the belt drive and gear set structure have high stability, making it suitable for continuous operation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packaging material switching mechanism when it is installed and applied on a packaging machine.

[0023] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0024] 1. Material kicking hopper; 11. Main slope; 12. L-shaped opening and closing plate; 121. Connecting rod; 2. Drive assembly; 21. First motor; 22. Drive pulley; 23. Belt; 24. Matching pulley; 25. Connecting frame; 26. Slider; 27. Guide rail; 3. Collection container; 4. Control assembly; 41. Second motor; 42. Drive gear; 43. Driven gear; 100. Packaging material kicking switching mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a packaging kicking switching mechanism, including a kicking bin 1 and a driving component 2. The kicking bin 1 is driven to move by the driving component 2. The kicking bin 1 includes a main slope 11 that slopes downward to the right and an L-shaped opening and closing plate 12. In the initial state, the main slope 11 and the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 cooperate to form a complete slope. In the open state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotates around the connecting rod 121 as the rotation base point. The L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 intercepts and changes the tea conveying path.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, a collection container 3 is also included, which is located below the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the drive assembly 2 includes a first motor 21, a drive pulley 22, a belt 23, a mating pulley 24, and a linkage. The output end of the first motor 21 is equipped with the drive pulley 22. The belt 23 is wound around the drive pulley 22 and the mating pulley 24. The linkage is connected to a portion of the belt 23. The back side of the kicking bin 1 is connected to the linkage.

[0028] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the linkage includes a connecting frame 25 and a slider 26, the connecting frame 25 is locked onto the slider 26, and the connecting frame 25 is connected to the kicking bin 1.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, a guide rail 27 is provided on the back side of the slider 26, and the slider 26 slides along the direction of the guide rail 27.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 may optionally be opened or closed by the control component 4.

[0031] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the control component 4 includes a second motor 41, a drive gear 42, and a driven gear 43. The drive gear 42 is installed at the output end of the second motor 41, the driven gear 43 is installed at the side end of the connecting rod 121, and an L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 is installed at the upper limit of the connecting rod 121. The drive gear 42 meshes with the driven gear 43, and the driven gear 43, the connecting rod 121, and the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotate synchronously.

[0032] According to some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, a plurality of limiting members are provided on the kicking bin 1 to limit the displacement of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, in the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12, the kicking bin 1 is filled with materials and the position of the kicking bin 1 is changed along the first direction by the driving component 2.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, when the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 is in the open state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotates, and an open opening for material to pass through is formed on the main slope surface 11.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] This embodiment provides a packaging kicking switching mechanism 100, including a kicking bin 1 and a driving component 2. The kicking bin 1 is driven to move by the driving component 2. The kicking bin 1 includes a main slope 11 that slopes downward to the right and an L-shaped opening and closing plate 12. In the initial state, the main slope 11 and the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 cooperate to form a complete slope. In the open state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotates around the connecting rod 121 as the rotation base point. The L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 intercepts and changes the tea conveying path.

[0037] The drive assembly 2 includes a first motor 21, a drive pulley 22, a belt 23, a mating pulley 24, and a linkage. The drive pulley 22 is installed at the output end of the motor. The belt 23 is wound around the drive pulley 22 and the mating pulley 24. The linkage is connected to a part of the belt 23. The back side of the kicking bin 1 is connected to the linkage.

[0038] The linkage includes a connecting frame 25 and a slider 26. The connecting frame 25 is locked onto the slider 26 and is connected to the kicking bin 1. A guide rail 27 is provided on the back side of the slider 26, and the slider 26 slides along the direction of the guide rail 27. The L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 is opened or closed by a control component 4. The control component 4 includes a second motor 41, a drive gear 42, and a driven gear 43. The drive gear 42 is installed at the output end of the second motor 41, and the driven gear 43 is installed on the side end of the connecting rod 121. The L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 is installed at the upper limit of the connecting rod 121. The drive gear 42 meshes with the driven gear 43, and the driven gear 43, the connecting rod 121, and the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotate synchronously. Several limiting components are provided on the kicking bin 1 to limit the displacement of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12. In the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12, the kicking bin 1 is filled with materials and the position of the kicking bin 1 is changed along the first direction by the drive component 2; in the open state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12, the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotates, and an open opening for materials to pass through is formed on the main slope 11.

[0039] The material kicking switching mechanism 100 of this packaging achieves the position switching of the kicking bin 1 and the opening and closing of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 through the coordinated action of the drive component 2 and the control component 4, thereby changing the material conveying path and completing the directional material distribution or interception function.

[0040] The operating principle of the packaging material kicking switching mechanism 100 is as follows: The L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 is tightly fitted with the main slope 11 of the kicking bin 1 to form a complete inclined slope. The material (such as tea leaves) can slide naturally down the slope to the predetermined outlet. The first motor 21 drives the linkage to move through the drive pulley 22, belt 23 and matching pulley 24, thereby pushing the kicking bin 1 to slide horizontally along the guide rail 27. The second motor 41 starts, and the drive gear 42 drives the driven gear 43 to rotate. The connecting rod 121 and the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotate synchronously, so that the opening and closing plate flips around the connecting rod 121 and separates from the main slope 11. After the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 rotates, its vertical part cuts into the material flow, blocking the material on the original slope from continuing to slide down. The main slope 11 forms an open opening due to the flipping of the opening and closing plate. The material can fall into the secondary channel (such as the collection container 3 or another conveying path) through the open opening. The limiting component on the kicking bin 1 limits the rotation angle of the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12 to prevent excessive displacement from causing structural interference.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] This embodiment provides a packaging machine, which includes the packaging material switching mechanism 100 of Embodiment 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, a collection container 3 is also provided, which is located below the L-shaped opening and closing plate 12.

[0044] Taking a tea packaging machine as an example, the packaging kick-off switching mechanism 100 is mainly used for: when the weight of the tea weighed by the weighing hopper on the packaging machine does not meet the requirements (both insufficient and excessive weight are considered non-compliant), the kick-off bin 1 is activated to intercept it; if the weight of the tea meets the requirements, the kick-off bin 1 remains in its initial side position and is not activated, allowing the remaining structures on the packaging machine to cooperate in completing the normal packaging work. The collection container 3 is used to collect the intercepted tea, which can then be removed from the collection container 3 and placed back into the material cylinder on the packaging machine.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present utility model patent and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A packaging material kicking and switching mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a kicking hopper and a drive assembly. The kicking hopper is displaced by the drive assembly. The kicking hopper includes a main slope that slopes downward to the right and an L-shaped opening and closing plate. In the initial state, the main slope and the L-shaped opening and closing plate cooperate to form a complete slope. In the open state, the L-shaped opening and closing plate rotates around the connecting rod as the rotation base point. The L-shaped opening and closing plate intercepts and changes the tea conveying path.

2. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a collection container located below the L-shaped hinged plate.

3. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a first motor, a drive pulley, a belt, a mating pulley, and a linkage. The drive pulley is installed at the output end of the first motor. The belt is wound around the drive pulley and the mating pulley. The linkage is connected to a portion of the belt. The back side of the ejector hopper is connected to the linkage.

4. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage component includes a connecting frame and a slider. The connecting frame is locked onto the slider and is connected to the kicking hopper.

5. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slider is provided with a guide rail on its back side, and the slider slides along the direction of the guide rail.

6. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The L-shaped hinged plate is opened or closed by a control component.

7. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control component includes a second motor, a drive gear, and a driven gear. The drive gear is installed at the output end of the second motor, the driven gear is installed at the side end of the connecting rod, and an L-shaped opening and closing plate is installed at the upper limit of the connecting rod. The drive gear meshes with the driven gear, and the driven gear, connecting rod, and L-shaped opening and closing plate rotate synchronously.

8. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kicking bin is equipped with several limiting components to restrict the displacement of the L-shaped opening and closing plate.

9. The packaging material kicking and switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the initial state of the L-shaped opening and closing plate, the kicking bin contains materials and the position of the kicking bin is changed along the first direction by the driving component.

10. The packaging material switching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the L-shaped opening plate is in the open state, the L-shaped opening plate rotates, and an opening for material to pass through is formed on the main slope.