Bottle cap conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of bottle cap conveying, and discloses a bottle cap conveying device which comprises a rack, a first driving mechanism and a cover plate. The rack is provided with a first conveying chain plate, one end of the first conveying chain plate is a bottle cap inlet, the other end of the first conveying chain plate is a bottle cap outlet, the width from the bottle cap inlet to the bottle cap outlet is gradually reduced, and the bottle cap outlet is suitable for allowing a single bottle cap to pass through; the first driving mechanism is located on one side of the first conveying chain plate, fixed to the rack and used for driving the first conveying chain plate to move. The cover plate is located above the first conveying chain plate and fixed to the rack. The distance between the cover plate and the first conveying chain plate is larger than or equal to the height of the bottle caps and smaller than the maximum height of the bottle caps in the dumping state, and in the process that multiple rows of bottle caps are gradually changed into a single row of bottle caps, the phenomenon that the bottle caps incline or are turned over due to mutual extrusion among the bottle caps is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bottle cap conveying technology, and specifically to a bottle cap conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] In beverage production lines, the conveyor system connecting various unit devices plays an increasingly important role in achieving automated production and maximizing overall production efficiency and economic benefits. The conveyor system that converts multiple rows of bottle caps into a single row is a crucial component of this system. Traditional bottle cap conversion devices rely on the combined action of gradually decreasing width double guardrails and a conveyor belt to convert multiple rows of bottle caps into a single row for subsequent processing. However, due to the light weight and unstable center of gravity of bottle caps, during the conversion process, multiple caps may squeeze against each other, causing them to tilt or flip, affecting further processing by downstream equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a bottle cap conveying device to solve the problem that multiple bottle caps will squeeze each other during the process of gradually changing from multiple rows of bottle caps to a single row of bottle caps, causing the bottle caps to tilt or flip.

[0004] This utility model provides a bottle cap conveying device, including a frame, a first driving mechanism, and a cover plate. The frame is provided with a first conveyor chain plate, one end of which is a bottle cap inlet and the other end is a bottle cap outlet. The width from the bottle cap inlet to the bottle cap outlet gradually decreases, and the bottle cap outlet is suitable for allowing a single bottle cap to pass through. The first driving mechanism is located on one side of the first conveyor chain plate and is fixed on the frame for driving the first conveyor chain plate to move. The cover plate is located above the first conveyor chain plate and is fixed on the frame. The distance between the cover plate and the first conveyor chain plate is greater than or equal to the height of the bottle cap and less than the maximum height of the bottle cap in the tilted state.

[0005] Beneficial effects: By setting up a cover plate, the bottle caps can be prevented from tilting or flipping during the process of gradually changing from multiple rows to a single row. This allows the bottle caps to be smoothly conveyed from the bottle cap inlet to the bottle cap outlet during the process of conveying them on the first conveyor chain, which facilitates further processing of the bottle caps by downstream equipment and improves the efficiency of bottle cap processing.

[0006] In one optional embodiment, the first conveyor chain plate includes a plurality of sequentially arranged speed-increasing belts, the length of which increases sequentially toward the side closer to the bottle cap outlet, and an edge speed-increasing belt is distributed along the edge of the first conveyor chain plate, which is connected to the bottle cap outlet.

[0007] Beneficial effects: By gradually reducing the length of multiple speed-increasing belts in the conveying direction of the first conveyor chain plate towards the side away from the bottle cap outlet, and by connecting the edge speed-increasing belts with the bottle cap outlet, it is possible to ensure that the first conveyor chain plate has a constant conveying capacity, thereby saving equipment costs to the greatest extent.

[0008] In one alternative implementation, the multiple conveying speeds of the multiple speed-increasing belts increase sequentially toward one side of the speed-increasing belt closest to the edge.

[0009] Beneficial effects: By setting multiple speed-increasing belts with progressively increasing conveying speeds towards the edge speed-increasing belt, the closer to the edge speed-increasing belt, the faster the bottle caps are conveyed. Since the edge speed-increasing belt is connected to the bottle cap outlet, the bottle caps at the outlet are conveyed at the fastest speed, thereby gradually diluting the density of the bottle caps. This ensures the smooth operation of the first conveyor chain when changing from multiple rows to a single row of bottle caps, and avoids the accumulation of multiple bottle caps at the bottle cap outlet.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the frame is further provided with a second conveyor chain plate, which is located at one end where the bottle cap inlet is located, on the side away from the edge speed-increasing belt, and is arranged adjacent to the first conveyor chain plate; the bottle cap conveying device also includes a second drive mechanism, which is located on the side of the second conveyor chain plate away from the first conveyor chain plate, fixed on the frame, and used to drive the second conveyor chain plate to move.

[0011] Beneficial effects: By setting a second conveyor chain plate adjacent to the bottle cap inlet of the first conveyor chain plate, it is not only convenient to transport bottle caps from the upstream equipment to the first conveyor chain plate, but the second conveyor chain plate can also serve as a buffer for placing multiple bottle caps, so that multiple bottle caps can be located at the bottle cap inlet at the same time, avoiding the accumulation of a large number of bottle caps on the first conveyor chain plate.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, a baffle and a separating plate are also included; the baffle is disposed on the side of the first conveyor chain plate near the edge speed-increasing belt and is fixed to the frame; one end of the separating plate is located on the second conveyor chain plate and the other end is located on the first conveyor chain plate and is fixedly connected to the frame, and the distance between the separating plate and the baffle gradually decreases along the direction from the bottle cap inlet to the bottle cap outlet.

[0013] Beneficial effects: By setting baffles and separation plates, bottle caps can be prevented from falling off the first or second conveyor chain. As the distance between the baffles and separation plates gradually decreases, multiple rows of bottle caps gradually approach each other during the process of being conveyed to the bottle cap outlet by the first conveyor chain, and are separated into a row under the limiting action of the baffles and separation plates, ensuring that the bottle caps pass through the bottle cap outlet one by one in sequence.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, a diversion mechanism is also included, which includes a diversion plate. One end of the diversion plate is located on the second conveyor chain plate, and the other end extends to the bottle cap inlet. The diversion plate and the separation plate are spaced apart to divide the second conveyor chain plate into a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel.

[0015] Beneficial effects: By setting up a diverter plate, the second conveyor chain plate can be divided into a first conveyor channel and a second conveyor channel. When the bottle cap enters the second conveyor chain plate, it will be guided by the diverter plate into the two channels respectively, ensuring the smooth flow of the bottle cap during the conveying process and effectively avoiding the accumulation and blockage problems that may occur on the second conveyor chain plate.

[0016] In one optional embodiment, the diversion mechanism further includes a first driving member and a first lever; the first driving member is located on the side of the first conveying channel away from the diversion plate, and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the entrance of the second conveying chain plate is located; one end of the first lever is connected to the driving end of the first driving member; the other end of the first lever has a first position away from the diversion plate, connecting the entrance of the second conveying chain plate with the first conveying channel; and a second position that abuts against the diversion plate and blocks the first conveying channel.

[0017] Beneficial effects: By setting the first drive rod and the first lever, the connection and blockage of the entrance of the first conveying channel and the second conveying chain plate can be realized, and the number of bottle caps conveyed in the first conveying channel can be effectively controlled.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, a first detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the first conveying channel to detect the number of bottle caps entering the first conveying channel; a second detection sensor is provided at the exit of the first conveying channel to detect the number of bottle caps output from the first conveying channel; the bottle cap conveying device further includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the first detection sensor, the second detection sensor and the first driving member, and controls the operation of the first driving member according to the detection difference between the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor.

[0019] Beneficial effects: By cooperating with the control device, the first detection sensor, the second detection sensor and the first drive component, the action of the first drive component is controlled according to the number of bottle caps remaining in the first conveying channel, thereby controlling the number of bottle caps entering the first conveying channel and ensuring that the number of bottle caps in the first conveying channel is maintained within a reasonable range.

[0020] In one optional embodiment, the diversion mechanism further includes a second driving member and a second lever; the second driving member is located on the side of the second conveying channel away from the diversion plate, and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the entrance of the second conveying chain plate is located; one end of the second lever is connected to the driving end of the second driving member; the other end of the second lever has a third position away from the diversion plate, connecting the entrance of the second conveying chain plate and the second conveying channel; and a fourth position that abuts against the diversion plate and blocks the second conveying channel.

[0021] Beneficial effects: By setting a second drive rod and a second lever, the connection and blockage of the entrance of the second conveying channel and the second conveying chain plate can be realized, which can effectively control the number of bottle caps conveyed in the second conveying channel.

[0022] In one optional embodiment, a third detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the second conveying channel to detect the number of bottle caps entering the second conveying channel; a fourth detection sensor is provided at the exit of the second conveying channel to detect the number of bottle caps output from the second conveying channel; the bottle cap conveying device further includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the third detection sensor, the fourth detection sensor and the second drive unit, and controls the operation of the second drive unit according to the detection difference between the third detection sensor and the fourth detection sensor.

[0023] Beneficial effects: Through the cooperation of the control device, the third detection sensor, the fourth detection sensor, and the second drive component, the action of the second drive component is controlled according to the number of bottle caps remaining in the second conveying channel, thereby controlling the number of bottle caps entering the second conveying channel and ensuring that the number of bottle caps in the second conveying channel is maintained within a reasonable range. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view of a bottle cap conveying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of a bottle cap conveying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Frame; 11. First conveyor chain plate; 111. Bottle cap inlet; 112. Bottle cap outlet; 113. Speed-increasing belt; 114. Edge speed-increasing belt; 12. Second conveyor chain plate; 121. First conveying channel; 122. Second conveying channel; 2. First drive mechanism; 3. Cover plate; 4. Second drive mechanism; 5. Baffle; 6. Separating plate; 71. Diverter plate; 72. First lever; 73. Second lever; 81. Drive shaft; 82. Differential gear; 83. Drive chain. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] The following is combined Figures 1 to 3 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a bottle cap conveying device is provided, including a frame 1, a first driving mechanism 2, and a cover plate 3; the frame 1 is provided with a first conveying chain plate 11, one end of the first conveying chain plate 11 is a bottle cap inlet 111, and the other end is a bottle cap outlet 112, and the width from the bottle cap inlet 111 to the bottle cap outlet 112 gradually decreases, and the bottle cap outlet 112 is suitable for a single bottle cap to pass through; the first driving mechanism 2 is located on one side of the first conveying chain plate 11 and fixed on the frame 1, and is used to drive the first conveying chain plate 11 to move; the cover plate 3 is located above the first conveying chain plate 11 and fixed on the frame 1; the distance between the cover plate 3 and the first conveying chain plate 11 is greater than or equal to the height of the bottle cap, and less than the maximum height of the bottle cap in the tilted state.

[0033] By setting the cover plate 3, the bottle caps can be prevented from tilting or flipping during the process of gradually changing from multiple rows to a single row. This allows the bottle caps to be smoothly conveyed from the bottle cap inlet 111 to the bottle cap outlet 112 during the process of conveying on the first conveyor chain plate 11, which facilitates further processing of the bottle caps by downstream equipment and improves the efficiency of bottle cap processing.

[0034] Specifically, the first drive mechanism 2 is a motor. Furthermore, the first drive mechanism 2 is a servo motor. By setting the first drive mechanism 2 as a servo motor, the conveying speed of the first conveyor chain plate 11 can be quickly and accurately adjusted and controlled, thereby improving operating efficiency and stability.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first conveyor chain plate 11 includes a plurality of sequentially arranged speed-increasing belts 113, and the length of the plurality of speed-increasing belts 113 increases sequentially toward the side closer to the bottle cap outlet 112. An edge speed-increasing belt 114 is distributed along the edge of the first conveyor chain plate 11, and the edge speed-increasing belt 114 is connected to the bottle cap outlet 112.

[0036] By setting the length of multiple speed-increasing belts 113 to decrease sequentially towards the side away from the bottle cap outlet 112 in the conveying direction of the first conveyor chain plate 11, and by setting the edge speed-increasing belt 114 to be connected to the bottle cap outlet 112, it can be ensured that the first conveyor chain plate 11 has a constant conveying capacity, thus saving equipment costs to the greatest extent.

[0037] In one embodiment, the conveying speeds of the plurality of speed-increasing bands 113 increase sequentially toward one side of the speed-increasing band 114 near the edge.

[0038] By setting multiple speed-increasing belts 113 with their conveying speeds increasing sequentially towards the edge speed-increasing belt 114, the conveying speed of the bottle caps increases as they approach the edge speed-increasing belt 114. Since the edge speed-increasing belt 114 is connected to the bottle cap outlet 112, the conveying speed of the bottle caps at the bottle cap outlet 112 is the fastest, thereby gradually diluting the density of the bottle caps. This ensures the smooth operation of the first conveyor chain plate 11 when the bottle caps are changed from multiple rows to a single row, and avoids the accumulation of multiple bottle caps at the bottle cap outlet 112.

[0039] In one embodiment, the system further includes a speed change mechanism, which includes multiple drive shafts 81 and multiple differential gears 82. The multiple drive shafts 81 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the conveying direction of the first conveyor chain plate 11 and are respectively connected to multiple speed increase belts 113. The drive end of the first drive mechanism 2 is connected to one of the drive shafts 81. At least one differential gear 82 is sleeved on the outer periphery of each drive shaft 81, and two adjacent drive shafts 81 are connected by the differential gear 82.

[0040] By setting the drive shaft 81, the first drive mechanism 2 can smoothly drive the first conveyor chain plate 11 to convey; the two adjacent drive shafts 81 are connected by a differential gear 82, so that the two adjacent drive shafts 81 have different rotation speeds, thereby achieving the purpose of the multiple conveying speeds of multiple speed-increasing belts 113 increasing sequentially towards the side of the speed-increasing belt 114 near the edge, ensuring the stability and reliability of the first conveyor chain plate 11 conveying bottle caps.

[0041] In a specific implementation, six drive shafts 81 are provided. The drive end of the first drive mechanism 2 is connected to the drive shaft 81 near the bottle cap inlet 111. The number of teeth of the differential gears 82 fitted on each drive shaft 81 is different along the conveying direction of the first conveyor chain plate 11. Through the difference in the number of teeth of the differential gears 82, the rotational speeds of two adjacent drive shafts 81 are different, thereby realizing that the multiple conveying speeds of multiple speed-increasing belts 113 increase sequentially towards the side of the edge speed-increasing belt 114. The first drive gear is located on the side away from the edge speed-increasing belt 114, and the differential gears 82 and the drive chain 83 are located between the first drive gear and the first conveyor chain plate 11. In actual use, the number of drive shafts 81 can be increased or decreased according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In one embodiment, the drive shaft 81 near the bottle cap inlet 111 is connected to the speed-up belt 113 away from the edge speed-up belt 114; the drive shaft 81 near the bottle cap outlet 112 is connected to the edge speed-up belt 114.

[0043] By connecting the drive shaft 81 near the bottle cap inlet 111 to the speed-increasing belt 113 away from the edge speed-increasing belt 114, and connecting the drive shaft 81 near the bottle cap outlet 112 to the edge speed-increasing belt 114, it can be ensured that the multiple drive shafts 81 arranged from the bottle cap inlet 111 to the bottle cap outlet 112 are sequentially connected to the multiple speed-increasing belts 113 on the side closer to the edge speed-increasing belt 114, thus ensuring that the multiple conveying speeds of the multiple speed-increasing belts 113 increase sequentially towards the side closer to the edge speed-increasing belt 114.

[0044] In one embodiment, two adjacent differential gears 82 are connected by a transmission chain 83.

[0045] By connecting two adjacent differential gears 82 through a transmission chain 83, the distance between two adjacent transmission shafts 81 can be adjusted, which facilitates the uniform spacing of multiple transmission shafts 81 along the conveying direction of the first conveyor chain plate 11. Furthermore, the transmission chain 83 can ensure an accurate transmission ratio, transmit a large amount of power, exert a small force on the transmission shafts 81, and achieve high transmission efficiency.

[0046] In one embodiment, the frame 1 is further provided with a second conveyor chain plate 12, which is located at one end of the bottle cap inlet 111, on the side away from the edge speed-up belt 114, and is arranged adjacent to the first conveyor chain plate 11; the bottle cap conveying device also includes a second drive mechanism 4, which is located on the side of the second conveyor chain plate 12 away from the first conveyor chain plate 11, fixed on the frame 1, and used to drive the second conveyor chain plate 12 to move.

[0047] By setting a second conveyor chain plate 12 adjacent to the end of the first conveyor chain plate 11 where the bottle cap inlet 111 is located, it is convenient to transport bottle caps from the upstream equipment to the first conveyor chain plate 11. The second conveyor chain plate 12 can also serve as a buffer for placing multiple bottle caps, so that multiple bottle caps can be located at the bottle cap inlet 111 at the same time, avoiding the accumulation of a large number of bottle caps on the first conveyor chain plate 11.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, the cover plate 3 covers the overall structure of the first conveyor chain plate 11 and the second conveyor chain plate 12.

[0049] Specifically, the second drive mechanism 4 is a motor. Furthermore, the second drive mechanism 4 is a servo motor. By setting the second drive mechanism 4 as a servo motor, the conveying speed of the second conveyor chain plate 12 can be quickly and accurately adjusted and controlled, thereby improving operating efficiency and stability.

[0050] In one embodiment, the system further includes a baffle 5 and a separating plate 6; the baffle 5 is disposed on the side of the first conveyor chain plate 11 near the edge speed-increasing belt 114 and is fixed to the frame 1; one end of the separating plate 6 is located on the second conveyor chain plate 12 and the other end is located on the first conveyor chain plate 11, and is fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the distance between the separating plate 6 and the baffle 5 gradually decreases along the direction from the bottle cap inlet 111 to the bottle cap outlet 112.

[0051] By setting baffle 5 and separation plate 6, bottle caps can be prevented from falling off the first conveyor chain plate 11 or the second conveyor chain plate 12. As the distance between baffle 5 and separation plate 6 gradually decreases, multiple rows of bottle caps gradually approach each other during the process of being conveyed from the first conveyor chain plate 11 to the bottle cap outlet 112, and are separated into a row under the limiting action of baffle 5 and separation plate 6, ensuring that the bottle caps pass through the bottle cap outlet 112 one by one in sequence.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, the portion of the separating plate 6 located above the bottom first conveyor chain plate 11 and the second conveyor chain plate 12 has a first gap between it and the first conveyor chain plate 11 and the second conveyor chain plate 12. The height of the first gap is less than the height of the bottle cap, which ensures both the limiting and separating effect on the bottle cap and the free movement of the first conveyor chain plate 11 and the second conveyor chain plate 12 without obstruction.

[0053] In one embodiment, a diversion mechanism is also included, which includes a diversion plate 71. One end of the diversion plate 71 is located on the second conveyor chain plate 12, and the other end extends to the bottle cap inlet 111. The diversion plate 71 is spaced apart from the separation plate 6, dividing the second conveyor chain plate 12 into a first conveying channel 121 and a second conveying channel 122.

[0054] By setting the diverter plate 71, the second conveyor chain plate 12 can be divided into the first conveying channel 121 and the second conveying channel 122. When the bottle cap enters the second conveyor chain plate 12, it will be guided by the diverter plate 71 into the two channels respectively, ensuring the smooth flow of the bottle cap during the conveying process and effectively avoiding the accumulation and blockage problems that may occur on the second conveyor chain plate 12.

[0055] Specifically, the distance between the diverter plate 71 and the partition plate is greater than the outer diameter of the bottle cap, ensuring that the bottle cap can be smoothly conveyed in the first conveying channel 121 and the second conveying channel 122.

[0056] Specifically, the top of the diverter plate 71 can be fixedly connected to the cover plate 3, and a second gap is provided between the bottom and the second conveyor chain plate 12. The height of the second gap is less than the height of the bottle cap, which not only ensures the limiting and diverting effect of the bottle cap, but also ensures that the second conveyor chain plate 12 can move freely without obstruction.

[0057] In one embodiment, the diversion mechanism further includes a first driving member and a first lever 72; the first driving member is located on the side of the first conveying channel 121 away from the diversion plate 71, and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the entrance of the second conveying chain plate 12 is located; one end of the first lever 72 is connected to the driving end of the first driving member; the other end of the first lever 72 has a first position away from the diversion plate 71, connecting the entrance of the second conveying chain plate 12 with the first conveying channel 121; and a second position that abuts against the diversion plate 71 and blocks the first conveying channel 121.

[0058] By setting the first drive rod and the first lever 72, the connection and blockage of the entrance of the first conveying channel 121 and the second conveying chain plate 12 can be realized, and the number of bottle caps conveyed in the first conveying channel 121 can be effectively controlled.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, the other end of the first lever 72 is in the second position.

[0060] Specifically, the first driving component can be a rotary motor, which can drive the first lever 72 to rotate.

[0061] Specifically, when the first lever 72 is in the second position, the distance between the first lever 72 and the inlet of the second conveyor chain plate 12 gradually increases in the direction closer to the diverter plate 71, which can guide the bottle cap into the second conveying channel 122.

[0062] Specifically, a third gap is provided between the top of the first lever 72 and the cover plate 3, and a gap is provided between the bottom of the lever and the second conveyor chain plate 12, so as to ensure that the first lever 72 can move freely between the cover plate 3 and the second conveyor chain plate 12.

[0063] In one embodiment, a first detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the first conveying channel 121 to detect the number of bottle caps entering the first conveying channel 121; a second detection sensor is provided at the exit of the first conveying channel 121 to detect the number of bottle caps output from the first conveying channel 121; the bottle cap conveying device further includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the first detection sensor, the second detection sensor and the first driving member, and controls the operation of the first driving member according to the detection difference between the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor.

[0064] By cooperating with the control device, the first detection sensor, the second detection sensor, and the first drive component, the action of the first drive component is controlled according to the number of bottle caps remaining in the first conveying channel 121, thereby controlling the number of bottle caps entering the first conveying channel 121 and ensuring that the number of bottle caps in the first conveying channel 121 is maintained within a reasonable range.

[0065] Specifically, the first and second detection sensors can be photoelectric sensors.

[0066] Specifically, when the detection difference between the first and second detection sensors is less than a preset value, it indicates that the number of bottle caps in the first conveying channel 121 is relatively small. At this time, the control device controls the first driving component to rotate the first lever 72 to the first position, connecting the first conveying channel 121 with the entrance of the second conveying chain plate 12, allowing bottle caps entering the second conveying chain plate 12 to enter the first conveying channel 121 and be conveyed to the first conveying chain plate 11. When the detection difference between the first and second detection sensors is greater than or equal to the preset value, it indicates that the number of bottle caps in the first conveying channel 121 is excessive, potentially causing blockage. At this time, the control device controls the first driving component to rotate the first lever 72 to the second position, blocking the first conveying channel 121 and preventing more bottle caps from entering.

[0067] Specifically, the detection difference between the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor is the number of bottle caps detected by the first detection sensor minus the number of bottle caps detected by the second detection sensor.

[0068] In one embodiment, the diversion mechanism further includes a second driving member and a second lever 73; the second driving member is located on the side of the second conveying channel 122 away from the diversion plate 71, and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the inlet of the second conveying chain plate 12 is located; one end of the second lever 73 is connected to the driving end of the second driving member; the other end of the second lever 73 has a third position away from the diversion plate 71, connecting the inlet of the second conveying chain plate 12 with the second conveying channel 122; and a fourth position that abuts against the diversion plate 71 and blocks the second conveying channel 122.

[0069] By setting the second drive rod and the second lever 73, the connection and blockage of the entrance of the second conveying channel 122 and the second conveying chain plate 12 can be realized, and the number of bottle caps conveyed in the second conveying channel 122 can be effectively controlled.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the other end of the second lever 73 is in the third position.

[0071] Specifically, the second driving component can be a rotary motor, which can drive the second lever 73 to rotate.

[0072] Specifically, when the second lever 73 is in the fourth position, the distance between the first lever 72 and the inlet of the second conveyor chain plate 12 gradually increases in the direction closer to the diverter plate 71, which can guide the bottle cap into the first conveying channel 121.

[0073] Specifically, a gap is provided between the top of the second lever 73 and the cover plate 3, and a gap is provided between the bottom of the second lever 73 and the second conveyor chain plate 12, so as to ensure that the second lever 73 can move freely between the cover plate 3 and the second conveyor chain plate 12.

[0074] In one embodiment, a third detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the second conveying channel 122 to detect the number of bottle caps entering the second conveying channel 122; a fourth detection sensor is provided at the exit of the second conveying channel 122 to detect the number of bottle caps output from the second conveying channel 122; the bottle cap conveying device also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the third detection sensor, the fourth detection sensor and the second drive member, and controls the operation of the second drive member according to the detection difference between the third detection sensor and the fourth detection sensor.

[0075] By cooperating with the control device, the third detection sensor, the fourth detection sensor, and the second drive unit, the action of the second drive unit is controlled according to the number of bottle caps remaining in the second conveying channel 122, thereby controlling the number of bottle caps entering the second conveying channel 122 and ensuring that the number of bottle caps in the second conveying channel 122 is maintained within a reasonable range.

[0076] Specifically, the third and fourth detection sensors can be photoelectric sensors.

[0077] Specifically, when the detection difference between the third and fourth sensors is less than a preset value, it indicates that the number of bottle caps in the second conveying channel 122 is relatively small. At this time, the control device controls the second drive unit to rotate the second lever 73 to the third position, connecting the second conveying channel 122 with the entrance of the second conveyor chain plate 12, allowing bottle caps entering the second conveyor chain plate 12 to enter the second conveying channel 122 and be conveyed to the first conveyor chain plate 11. When the detection difference between the third and fourth sensors is greater than or equal to the preset value, it indicates that the number of bottle caps in the second conveying channel 122 is excessive, potentially causing blockage. At this time, the control device controls the second drive unit to rotate the second lever 73 to the fourth position, blocking the second conveying channel 122 to prevent more bottle caps from entering.

[0078] Specifically, the detection difference between the third and fourth detection sensors is the number of bottle caps detected by the third detection sensor minus the number of bottle caps detected by the fourth detection sensor.

[0079] In one embodiment, the cover plate 3 includes a fifth detection sensor, which is disposed on the side of the cover plate 3 facing the bottle cap and is used to detect the amount of bottle cap being poured out. The control device is electrically connected to the fifth detection sensor and the first drive mechanism 2 and can adjust the differential value of multiple speed belts 113 according to the amount of bottle cap being poured out through the first drive mechanism 2.

[0080] By installing a fifth detection sensor on the side of the cover plate 3 facing the bottle cap, the tilting state of the bottle cap during the conveying process can be detected in real time. The control device can then control the driving speed of the first drive mechanism 2 under various operating conditions and adjust its speed to the required range, ensuring that the first conveyor chain 11 maintains a smooth and efficient conveying process for the bottle caps, thus guaranteeing the high-efficiency operation of the entire production line. The fifth detection sensor and control device enable intelligent management and monitoring of the first conveyor chain 11, allowing for real-time monitoring of its operating status and the quality of bottle cap transmission. This enables timely adjustments and maintenance of the first conveyor chain 11's operating status, thereby improving operational efficiency and stability.

[0081] Specifically, when the number of bottle caps that tip over is greater than a preset value, such as 10, it indicates that the reason for the tipping of the bottle caps is that the difference between the two adjacent speed-increasing bands 113 is too large. At this time, the difference between the two adjacent speed-increasing bands 113 can be reduced by reducing the power of the first drive mechanism 2, thereby reducing the occurrence of multiple bottle caps tipping over.

[0082] Specifically, the fifth detection sensor includes an ultrasonic sensor, a visual sensor, or a light sensor.

[0083] In one embodiment, the cover plate 3 is a tempered glass plate.

[0084] By setting the cover plate 3 as a tempered glass plate, operators can intuitively and effectively observe the conveying status of the bottle caps. Furthermore, the tempered glass plate has high strength, making it safer to use in the production workshop.

[0085] In a specific implementation, when the fifth detection sensor detects an excessive number of tilted bottle caps, the control device can appropriately reduce the driving speed of the first driving mechanism 2, thereby slowing down the conveying speed of the first conveyor chain plate 11, making the operation of the first conveyor chain plate 11 more stable, and improving the stability of bottle cap conveying; when the fifth detection sensor detects too few tilted bottle caps or no tilted bottle caps, the control device can appropriately increase the driving speed of the first driving mechanism 2, thereby speeding up the conveying speed of the first conveyor chain plate 11, and increasing the speed of conveying bottle caps; when the fifth detection sensor detects an excessive number of tilted and compressed bottle caps, causing multiple bottle caps to jam at a certain position and unable to be conveyed, the control device can issue an alarm, and the operator can arrive at the scene in time, quickly observe the location of the jammed bottle caps through the tempered glass plate, and adjust the state of the bottle caps to ensure normal bottle cap conveying.

[0086] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bottle cap conveying device, characterized in that, include: The frame (1) is provided with a first conveyor chain plate (11), one end of the first conveyor chain plate (11) is a bottle cap inlet (111), and the other end is a bottle cap outlet (112). The width from the bottle cap inlet (111) to the bottle cap outlet (112) gradually decreases, and the bottle cap outlet (112) is suitable for a single bottle cap to pass through. The first drive mechanism (2) is located on one side of the first conveyor chain plate (11) and is fixed on the frame (1) for driving the first conveyor chain plate (11) to move. The cover plate (3) is located above the first conveyor chain plate (11) and is fixed on the frame (1); The distance between the cover plate (3) and the first conveyor chain plate (11) is greater than or equal to the height of the bottle cap, and less than the maximum height of the bottle cap when it is tilted.

2. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveyor chain plate (11) includes a plurality of sequentially arranged speed-increasing belts (113), and the length of the plurality of speed-increasing belts (113) increases sequentially toward the side closer to the bottle cap outlet (112). The first conveyor chain plate (11) has an edge speed-increasing belt (114) distributed along its edge, and the edge speed-increasing belt (114) is connected to the bottle cap outlet (112).

3. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple conveying speeds of the multiple speed-increasing bands (113) increase sequentially toward one side of the edge speed-increasing band (114).

4. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The frame (1) is also provided with a second conveyor chain plate (12), which is located at one end where the bottle cap inlet (111) is located, and is set on the side away from the edge speed-up belt (114), and is arranged adjacent to the first conveyor chain plate (11). The bottle cap conveying device further includes a second drive mechanism (4), which is located on the side of the second conveying chain plate (12) away from the first conveying chain plate (11) and is fixed on the frame (1) for driving the second conveying chain plate (12) to move.

5. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A baffle (5) is disposed on the side of the first conveyor chain plate (11) near the edge speed-increasing belt (114) and fixed on the frame (1); The separating plate (6) has one end located on the second conveyor chain plate (12) and the other end located on the first conveyor chain plate (11), and is fixedly connected to the frame (1). The distance between the separating plate (6) and the baffle (5) gradually decreases along the direction from the bottle cap inlet (111) to the bottle cap outlet (112).

6. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a diversion mechanism, which includes a diversion plate (71). One end of the diversion plate (71) is located on the second conveyor chain plate (12), and the other end extends to the bottle cap inlet (111). The diversion plate (71) and the separation plate (6) are spaced apart to divide the second conveyor chain plate (12) into a first conveying channel (121) and a second conveying channel (122).

7. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diversion mechanism also includes: The first driving component is located on the side of the first conveying channel (121) away from the diverter plate (71), and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the entrance of the second conveying chain plate (12) is located; The first lever (72) has one end connected to the driving end of the first driving member; the other end of the first lever (72) has a first position away from the diverter plate (71) and connecting the entrance of the second conveyor chain plate (12) with the first conveying channel (121); and a second position abutting against the diverter plate (71) and blocking the first conveying channel (121).

8. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A first detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the first conveying channel (121), and the first detection sensor is used to detect the number of bottle caps entering the first conveying channel (121); A second detection sensor is provided at the outlet of the first conveying channel (121), and the second detection sensor is used to detect the number of bottle caps output from the first conveying channel (121); The bottle cap conveying device also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the first detection sensor, the second detection sensor and the first drive component, and controls the operation of the first drive component based on the detection difference between the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor.

9. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diversion mechanism also includes: The second driving component is located on the side of the second conveying channel (122) away from the diverter plate (71), and its fixed end is fixed on the side where the entrance of the second conveying chain plate (12) is located; The second lever (73) has one end connected to the drive end of the second drive member; the other end of the second lever (73) has a third position away from the diverter plate (71) and connecting the inlet of the second conveyor chain plate (12) with the second conveying channel (122); and a fourth position abutting against the diverter plate (71) and blocking the second conveying channel (122).

10. The bottle cap conveying device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A third detection sensor is provided at the entrance of the second conveying channel (122), and the third detection sensor is used to detect the number of bottle caps entering the second conveying channel (122); A fourth detection sensor is provided at the outlet of the second conveying channel (122), the fourth detection sensor being used to detect the number of bottle caps output from the second conveying channel (122); The bottle cap conveying device also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the third detection sensor, the fourth detection sensor and the second drive unit, and controls the operation of the second drive unit according to the detection difference between the third detection sensor and the fourth detection sensor.

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