Material collecting and sorting device

By controlling the receiving space with the clamping components and power unit of the material receiving device, and combining the alignment push plate and baffle, the twisted rods are automatically aligned, solving the problem of low sorting efficiency of existing equipment and realizing efficient twisted rod sorting.

CN224131443UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17VOLT MASCH TECH (HUNAN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
VOLT MASCH TECH (HUNAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-28
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing processing equipment is unable to efficiently process pipe cleaners, resulting in low efficiency for manual processing.

Method used

The material handling device uses clamps and a power unit to control the opening and closing of the holding space, and combines an alignment push plate and a baffle to automatically align and organize the pipe cleaners.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic alignment and organization of pipe cleaners, improving work efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a material collecting and sorting device, which belongs to the technical field of material sorting machines and comprises a rack, a material sorting assembly is fixedly connected to the rack and comprises a plurality of material sorting units, each material sorting unit comprises a first clamping piece, a second clamping piece and a power assembly, and the lower ends of the first clamping pieces and the second clamping pieces are connected to form a containing space. The power assembly controls opening and closing of the bottom of the containing space, the power assembly is fixedly connected to the rack, an alignment push plate is arranged on one side of the material arranging assembly, the other side of the material arranging assembly is fixedly connected with a baffle, the alignment push plate is movably connected to the rack and used for aligning materials in the containing space, and the alignment push plate and the material arranging unit are pushed by the same pair of external force so that the materials can be arranged in the containing space. The twisting rods are pushed forwards, the baffles align one ends of the twisting rods, the aligning push plates can stack the twisting rods in the multiple material arranging units in order, packaging and arranging are convenient, manual alignment is not needed, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material handling machine technology, and specifically to a material handling device for receiving materials. Background Technology

[0002] Pipe sticks, also known as plush pipe sticks, pipe cleaners, and pipe roots, are a type of linear toy material used in craft flowers, DIY toys, and more. By bending and shaping linear pipe sticks into different shapes, various simulated flowers, plush toys, or ornaments can be created. Existing yarn pipe sticks are generally made by twisting cut yarns together from two highly malleable metal wires, such as galvanized iron wire.

[0003] Existing processing equipment can only cut the processed pipe cleaners to the preset size, then manually align and arrange them before packing them into boxes. However, since the galvanized iron wire and other metal wires used to make pipe cleaners are relatively thin, and the surface of the pipe cleaners is fuzzy and dense, manual arrangement is inefficient and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a material receiving and processing device to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A material handling device includes a material handling assembly, which includes several material handling units. Each material handling unit includes a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a power assembly. The lower ends of the first clamping member and the second clamping member are connected to form a receiving space. The power assembly controls the opening and closing of the bottom of the receiving space and is fixedly connected to the material handling assembly. One side of the material handling assembly is provided with an alignment push plate, and the other side is fixedly connected with a baffle. The alignment push plate is movably connected to the material handling assembly and is used to align the material in the receiving space.

[0007] Preferably, the lower ends of the first clamping member and the second clamping member abut against each other to form a receiving space, and the power component controls the abutment and opening of the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

[0008] Preferably, the alignment push plate is connected to a second cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the power assembly includes a cylinder and a transmission assembly fixedly connected to the frame, the cylinder being connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly being connected to the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a first rod and a second rod. The first rod is provided with a first gear, and the second rod is provided with a second gear. The first gear meshes with the second gear. The first rod is connected to a cylinder. Both the first clamping member and the second clamping member are provided with transmission members. The first rod is connected to the transmission member of the first clamping member, and the second rod is connected to the transmission member of the second clamping member.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission component includes a crank and a shaft, the crank is fixedly connected to the shaft, and both the first clamping member and the second clamping member are fixedly connected to the shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the material handling assembly is fixedly connected to a frame with high and low platforms. The high platform is equipped with a receiving assembly, and the low platform is equipped with a material handling assembly. The material handling assembly is fixedly connected to the low platform. The receiving assembly includes several receiving units. Each receiving unit includes a V-shaped groove and a conveying assembly located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove. The conveying assembly includes a first motor, a transmission rod, a belt, a first pulley, and a second pulley. The first motor drives the transmission rod, which is equipped with a first pulley that cooperates with the receiving unit. The two ends of the belt located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove are respectively connected to the first pulley and the second pulley. The second pulley is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0013] Preferably, the V-groove is composed of two irregularly shaped plates, which are fixedly connected to the frame.

[0014] Preferably, a storage box is provided below the material handling unit, and the storage box is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This invention uses external force to push the alignment plate, which continuously taps the twisted rods in the sorting unit, pushing the twisted rods forward. The baffle continuously blocks the twisted rods, aligning them. The alignment plate can neatly stack the twisted rods in multiple sorting units, making it convenient for packaging and sorting. It eliminates the need for manual alignment and improves work efficiency.

[0017] The lower ends of the first and second clamping members abut against each other to form a receiving space. The power assembly controls the abutment and opening of the first and second clamping members, making the opening and closing of the first and second clamping members more rapid.

[0018] The transmission assembly includes a first rod and a second rod. The first rod has a first gear, and the second rod has a second gear. The first gear meshes with the second gear. A cylinder pushes the first rod forward. With the cooperation of the first gear and the second gear, the second rod moves backward, which in turn drives the first clamping member and the second clamping member to rotate in opposite directions. The lower ends of the first clamping member and the second clamping member separate, allowing the pipe cleaner in the storage space to fall into the storage box. The structure is simple and the work efficiency is high. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a first-view diagram of an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a second-view diagram of an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a magnified view of a portion of point A;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a magnified view of a section at point B;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a first-person view of the powertrain components;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a second-view view of the powertrain components.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Receiving unit; 3. Conveying assembly; 32. Drive rod; 33. Belt; 34. First pulley; 35. Second pulley; 4. Material handling unit; 5. First clamping component; 6. Second clamping component; 7. Power assembly; 71. Cylinder; 72. First rod; 73. Second rod; 74. First gear; 75. Second gear; 76. Crank; 77. Shaft; 8. Alignment push plate; 9. Storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Example: Refer to Figures 1 to 6 The present invention discloses a material handling device, comprising a material handling assembly, which includes several material handling units 4. Each material handling unit 4 includes a first clamping member 5, a second clamping member 6, and a power assembly 7. The lower ends of the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 are connected to form a receiving space. The power assembly 7 controls the opening and closing of the bottom of the receiving space and is fixedly connected to the material handling assembly. One side of the material handling assembly is provided with an alignment push plate 8, and the other side is fixedly connected with a baffle. The alignment push plate 8 is movably connected to the material handling assembly and is used to align the receiving space. After the materials in the space are processed and cut to a set length, the twisted rods fall into the material handling unit 4. An external force is used to push the alignment push plate 8 to tap the twisted rods in the material handling unit 4 and push them forward. The baffle aligns the twisted rods. When a certain number of aligned twisted rods are accumulated, the power component 7 opens the bottom of the receiving space and sends the twisted rods to the next process. The alignment push plate 8 can align the twisted rods in multiple material handling units 4 at the same time, which improves work efficiency. In the preferred embodiment, the alignment push plate 8 is connected to a second cylinder, which drives the alignment push plate 8 to tap the material handling unit 4.

[0028] In the preferred embodiment, the lower ends of the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 abut against each other to form a receiving space, and the power component 7 controls the abutment and opening of the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6, making the opening and closing of the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 more rapid.

[0029] Specifically, the power assembly 7 includes a cylinder 71 fixedly connected to the frame 1 and a transmission assembly. The cylinder 71 is connected to the transmission assembly, which connects the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6. The transmission assembly includes a first rod 72 and a second rod 73. The first rod 72 is provided with a first gear 74, and the second rod 73 is provided with a second gear 75. The first gear 74 meshes with the second gear 75. The first rod 72 is connected to the cylinder 71. Both the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 are provided with transmission components. The first rod 72 is connected to the transmission component of the first clamping member 5, and the second rod 73 is connected to the transmission component of the second clamping member 6. The transmission component includes a crank 76 and... A rotating shaft 77 and a crank 76 are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 77. The first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 are both fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 77. When the cylinder 71 pulls the first rod 72 backward, the first rod 72 drives the crank 76 of the second clamping member 6. The crank 76 drives the rotating shaft 77 to rotate counterclockwise. The first gear 74 drives the second gear 75, causing the second rod 73 to move forward. The second rod 73 drives the crank 76 of the first clamping member 5 to rotate the rotating shaft 77 of the second clamping member 6, causing the second clamping member 6 to rotate clockwise. This causes the lower ends of the first clamping member 5 and the second clamping member 6 to separate, and the pipe cleaner in the receiving space falls down and is sent to the next process.

[0030] Specifically, a storage box 9 is provided below the material handling unit 4. The storage box 9 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The storage box 9 catches the falling twisted sticks, and the falling twisted sticks continue to be patted and aligned by the alignment push plate 8.

[0031] Specifically, the material handling assembly is fixedly connected to the frame 1, which has high and low platforms. The high platform has a receiving assembly, and the low platform has a material handling assembly. The material handling assembly is fixedly connected to the low platform. The receiving assembly includes several receiving units 2. The receiving unit 2 includes a V-shaped groove and a conveying assembly 3 located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove. The conveying assembly 3 includes a first motor (not shown in the figure), a transmission rod 32, a belt 33, a first pulley 34, and a second pulley 35. The first motor drives the transmission rod 32 to rotate. The transmission rod 32 is equipped with a first pulley 34 that cooperates with the receiving unit 2. The two ends of the belt 33 located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove are respectively connected to the first pulley 34 and the second pulley 35. The second pulley 35 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The belt 33 cooperates with the V-shaped groove, so that the twist rod moves forward stably on the belt 33 without swinging left and right, and thus falls accurately into the material handling unit 4. In a preferred embodiment, the V-shaped groove is composed of two irregularly shaped plates, which are fixedly connected to the frame 1, making processing and installation convenient.

[0032] Specifically, the V-groove consists of two irregularly shaped plates, which are fixedly connected to the frame 1, ensuring a stable connection.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material gathering device comprising a material gathering assembly, characterized in that, The material handling assembly includes several material handling units (4). Each material handling unit (4) includes a first clamping member (5), a second clamping member (6), and a power assembly (7). The lower ends of the first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6) are connected to form a receiving space. The power assembly (7) controls the opening and closing of the bottom of the receiving space. The power assembly (7) is fixedly connected to the material handling assembly. One side of the material handling assembly is provided with an alignment push plate (8), and the other side is fixedly connected with a baffle. The alignment push plate (8) is movably connected to the material handling assembly and is used to align the material in the receiving space.

2. The food intake device of claim 1, wherein The lower ends of the first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6) abut to form a receiving space, and the power component (7) controls the abutment and opening of the first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6).

3. The food receiving device according to claim 1, wherein The alignment push plate (8) is connected to a second cylinder.

4. The food receiving device according to claim 1, wherein The power assembly (7) includes a cylinder (71) fixedly connected to the frame (1) and a transmission assembly. The cylinder (71) is connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6).

5. The food intake device of claim 4, wherein, The transmission assembly includes a first rod (72) and a second rod (73). The first rod (72) is provided with a first gear (74), and the second rod (73) is provided with a second gear (75). The first gear (74) meshes with the second gear (75). The first rod (72) is connected to the cylinder (71). The first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6) are both provided with transmission members. The first rod (72) is connected to the transmission member of the first clamping member (5), and the second rod (73) is connected to the transmission member of the second clamping member (6).

6. A foodstuff collecting device according to claim 5, characterised in that The transmission component includes a crank (76) and a rotating shaft (77). The crank (76) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (77). The first clamping member (5) and the second clamping member (6) are both fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (77).

7. The food receiving device according to claim 1, wherein The material handling assembly is fixedly connected to the frame (1) which has high and low platforms. The high platform is equipped with a receiving assembly, and the low platform is equipped with a material handling assembly. The material handling assembly is fixedly connected to the low platform. The receiving assembly includes several receiving units (2). The receiving unit (2) includes a V-shaped groove and a conveying assembly (3) located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove. The conveying assembly (3) includes a first motor, a transmission rod (32), a belt (33), a first pulley (34), and a second pulley (35). The first motor drives the transmission rod (32). The transmission rod (32) is equipped with a first pulley (34) that cooperates with the receiving unit (2). The belt (33) located at the bottom of the V-shaped groove is connected to the first pulley (34) and the second pulley (35) at both ends. The second pulley (35) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

8. The material receiving and handling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The V-groove is composed of two irregularly shaped plates, which are fixedly connected to the frame (1).

9. The food receiving device according to claim 1, wherein The material handling unit (4) is provided with a storage box (9) below it, and the storage box (9) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).