Automatic packaging equipment for hardware

By combining gear rack and pinion and threaded push rod mechanism, the precise conveying and stable positioning of hardware parts are achieved, solving the problems of material jamming and queue failure caused by workpiece size fluctuations in existing equipment, and improving the operational stability and efficiency of packaging equipment.

CN224146340UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21ZHONGYIBANG (LIAONING) NEW INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing automated packaging equipment is prone to frequent downtime when handling hardware parts of different sizes due to material jamming and queueing failures, making it difficult to adapt to fluctuations in workpiece size.

Method used

The system employs a gear and rack mechanism with threaded push rods, combined with a motor drive, to achieve precise conveying and multi-directional limiting of hardware parts. The baffle spacing can be adjusted via handwheels and knobs to ensure stable positioning and queue consistency of workpieces during the conveying process.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solved the problem of material jamming caused by differences in workpiece size, improved the consistency of hardware conveying and packaging stability, and ensured the continuity and efficiency of the packaging process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of hardware packaging, and discloses an automatic packaging device for hardware, which comprises a machine base, a conveying belt is arranged in the machine base, the lower surface of the conveying belt is fixedly connected with a machine frame, the upper surface of the conveying belt is fixedly connected with a fixing block, and a locking assembly is arranged in the fixing block. A feeding plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rack, a baffle is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding plate, a quantifying assembly is arranged on the lower surface of the feeding plate and comprises a second rack, a moving frame is arranged on the outer wall of the second rack, a second gear is arranged on the outer wall of the moving frame, and a first hand wheel is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the moving frame; one end of the first hand wheel penetrates through the movable frame and is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the second gear. According to the feeding device, the meshing mechanism of the rack and the gear is driven by the hand wheel, the distance between the movable frame and the feeding plate is flexibly adjusted, and the conveying number or the arrangement interval of steel pipes in a single time is accurately controlled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hardware packaging technology, and in particular to an automated packaging equipment for hardware. Background Technology

[0002] In the hardware manufacturing industry, the packaging of small hardware products and finished tubular and rod-shaped hardware parts is an important part of the production process. Traditional manual packaging methods are inefficient, costly, and prone to errors. Therefore, automated packaging equipment has become a key piece of equipment for improving production efficiency, ensuring packaging quality, and reducing reliance on manual labor. The core objective of this type of equipment is to efficiently and orderly deliver scattered or batch-carried hardware parts into the packaging station to achieve a continuous and stable automated packaging process.

[0003] Existing automated packaging equipment typically uses fixed sorting troughs or chain conveyor mechanisms to transport hardware parts. Sorting troughs rely on physical baffles with preset spacing to separate workpieces, and the inertial force of the conveyor belt completes the queuing. Chain conveyors use equally spaced pushers that circulate within the guide rail to push the workpieces forward at a fixed pace. Both types of structures use motors to drive the conveyor belt to rotate at a constant speed, and photoelectric sensors detect the position of the workpieces to form a continuous feeding system.

[0004] However, the aforementioned mechanical structure has adaptation defects. When processing long steel pipe workpieces, the fixed baffle spacing can easily cause short pipes to stack and get stuck or the ends of long pipes to droop. Especially when switching product specifications, it is necessary to stop the machine, manually replace the sorting mold, and recalibrate the sensor. This frequent material jamming and machine stoppage caused by workpiece size fluctuations and queue sorting failures have become a key bottleneck restricting the improvement of the overall efficiency of the packaging line. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides an automated packaging equipment for hardware parts, which aims to improve the problems of frequent material jams and machine stoppages and queue sorting failures caused by workpiece size fluctuations.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automated packaging equipment for hardware parts, comprising a base, a conveyor belt disposed inside the base, a frame fixedly connected to the lower surface of the conveyor belt, a fixing block fixedly connected to the upper surface of the conveyor belt, a locking component disposed inside the fixing block, a feeding plate fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame, a baffle rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding plate, and a metering component disposed on the lower surface of the feeding plate;

[0007] The metering component includes a rack two, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the feeding plate. A movable frame is provided on the outer wall of the rack two, and a gear two is provided on the outer wall of the movable frame. The gear two meshes with the rack two. A handwheel one is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame, and one end of the handwheel one passes through the movable frame and is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear two.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a threaded rod disposed inside the fixed block, a shaped block threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod, a locking block slidably connected to the outer wall of the shaped block, a gear three disposed inside the fixed block, a bidirectional lead screw fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear three, and the locking block disposed inside the gear three.

[0009] Furthermore, a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod, and a handwheel is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear three.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the conveyor belt, a guide plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the inner wall of the guide plate is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw.

[0011] Furthermore, a sliding rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable frame, a partition is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rod, a rack is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition, and a gear is provided inside the movable frame, which meshes with the rack.

[0012] Furthermore, a second motor is installed inside the movable frame, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first gear.

[0013] Furthermore, a motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding plate, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle.

[0014] Furthermore, a packaging film is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the machine base, a heat sealing head is provided on the outer wall of the machine base, and a thermoforming knife is provided on the inner wall of the machine base.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, the meshing mechanism of rack and pinion driven by handwheel can flexibly adjust the spacing of the moving frame on the feeding plate, accurately control the number of steel pipes conveyed at one time or the arrangement interval, effectively solve the problems of jamming and stacking caused by differences in steel pipe size. Combined with the partition limit function of the partition, it significantly improves the queue consistency of long strip workpieces in high-speed conveying, and provides a stable and orderly feeding basis for subsequent packaging processes.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, a knob-driven threaded push rod mechanism is used to radially lock the baffles on both sides of the steel pipe with the locking block. Combined with the bidirectional screw rod to adjust the baffle spacing, the steel pipe is multi-directionally limited during the conveying process. This design effectively overcomes the difficulty of the steel pipe rolling and slipping, ensuring its stable positioning in the heat sealing and cutting process, and ensuring that the packaging film is evenly applied and cut flat. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automated packaging equipment for hardware parts proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a heat sealing head structure for an automated packaging equipment for hardware parts proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding plate structure of an automated packaging equipment for hardware parts proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C.

[0024] Legend:

[0025] 1. Machine base; 2. Packaging film; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Heat sealing head; 5. Thermoplastic knife; 6. Machine frame; 7. Feeding plate; 8. Baffle; 9. Motor 1; 10. Moving frame; 11. Motor 2; 12. Gear 1; 13. Rack 1; 14. Slide rod; 15. Partition; 16. Rack 2; 17. Gear 2; 18. Handwheel 1; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Two-way lead screw; 21. Fixing block; 22. Knob; 23. Irregular block; 24. Threaded rod; 25. Gear 3; 26. Locking block; 27. Handwheel 2; 28. Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Reference Figures 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of an automated packaging device for hardware parts, including a base 1. A conveyor belt 3 is installed inside the base 1. A frame 6 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the conveyor belt 3, providing a stable physical support structure for the device and ensuring the smooth operation of the entire packaging process. A fixing block 21 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the conveyor belt 3, and a locking component is installed inside the fixing block 21. A feeding plate 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the frame 6. A baffle 8 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding plate 7. The rotation of the baffle 8 controls the feeding speed and sequence of the hardware parts, allowing the hardware parts to enter the packaging process in an orderly manner. The surface is equipped with a metering component; the metering component includes a rack 16, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the feeding plate 7. A movable frame 10 is provided on the outer wall of the rack 16, and a gear 17 is provided on the outer wall of the movable frame 10. The gear 17 meshes with the rack 16. Through this gear and rack transmission method, the moving distance of the movable frame 10 can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving precise control of the quantity or arrangement interval of the hardware parts being conveyed. A handwheel 18 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame 10. One end of the handwheel 18 passes through the movable frame 10 and is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear 17. The handwheel 18 is designed to facilitate manual adjustment by the operator. The movable frame 10 is positioned such that a slide rod 14 is fixedly connected to its outer wall, and a partition 15 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod 14. The partition 15 can separate and position the hardware parts, preventing them from colliding and getting mixed up. A rack 13 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition 15. A gear 12 is installed inside the movable frame 10, and the gear 12 meshes with the rack 13. The rotational motion of the gear 12 is converted into the linear motion of the rack 13, thereby driving the movement of the partition 15 and achieving precise adjustment of the position of the partition 15. A motor 11 is installed inside the movable frame 10, and the output end of the motor 11 is fixedly connected to... On the inner wall of gear 12, motor 2 11 provides the power source for the rotation of gear 12. Through the precise control of the motor, the stable rotation of gear 12 can be achieved, thereby ensuring the smooth movement of partition 15. Motor 1 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of feeding plate 7. The output end of motor 1 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of baffle 8. Motor 1 9 drives the rotation of baffle 8, realizing the automatic feeding function of hardware parts. By controlling the speed and rotation angle of motor 1 9, the feeding speed and quantity of hardware parts can be precisely controlled. Packaging film 2 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of machine base 1. Heat sealing head 4 is set on the outer wall of machine base 1. Heat-plastic knife 5 is set on the inner wall of machine base 1.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-6The locking assembly includes a threaded rod 24, which is located inside the fixed block 21. A shaped block 23 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 24, and a locking block 26 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the shaped block 23. By rotating the threaded rod 24, the shaped block 23 can be moved, thereby causing the locking block 26 to lock the gear 25. The gear 25 is located inside the fixed block 21, and a bidirectional lead screw 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear 25. The locking block 26 is located inside the gear 25. A knob 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 24, allowing the operator to manually rotate the threaded rod 24. A handwheel 27 is fixedly connected to one side, which allows the operator to manually rotate the gear 3 25, thereby driving the bidirectional lead screw 20 to rotate. This enables precise adjustment of the position of the guide plate 28 to adapt to the packaging needs of hardware parts of different sizes, shapes and quantities. A connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the conveyor belt 3, and a guide plate 28 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod 19. The inner wall of the guide plate 28 is threaded to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw 20. The guide plate 28 can guide and limit the hardware parts, ensuring the correct position and direction of the hardware parts on the conveyor belt 3 and preventing the hardware parts from shifting or overturning during the conveying process.

[0029] Working principle: When this automated packaging equipment for hardware parts is needed, the operator turns handwheel 18 to drive gear 17 to rotate. This gear meshes with rack 16 fixed to the bottom of the feeding plate 7, causing the moving frame 10 to move laterally. The moving frame 10 is linked to the partition 15 via slide rod 14. Simultaneously, motor 11 drives gear 12 to mesh with rack 13 to adjust the height of the partition 15, forming a conveying channel suitable for the workpiece. Motor 9 drives baffle 8 to rotate, sending the hardware parts onto the conveyor belt 3. At this point, the workpiece enters the conveyor belt 3. The corresponding area of ​​the fixed block 21 on the upper surface, the rotating knob 22 drives the threaded rod 24 inside the fixed block 21, pushes the irregular block 23 to slide and press the locking block 26 to radially lock the workpiece, and simultaneously rotates the handwheel 27 to drive the gear 3 25 inside the fixed block 21, which drives the bidirectional lead screw 20 to rotate, adjusts the longitudinal spacing of the guide plate 28 that is slidably connected to the connecting rod 19, and the workpiece is stably transported by the conveyor belt 3 supported by the frame 6. After the packaging film 2 on the side of the base 1 wraps the workpiece, the heat sealing head 4 performs longitudinal sealing, and the thermoplastic knife 5 completes the transverse cutting to form independent packaging.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware pieces, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The machine base (1) is equipped with a conveyor belt (3), the lower surface of the conveyor belt (3) is fixedly connected to a frame (6), the upper surface of the conveyor belt (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (21), the fixing block (21) is equipped with a locking component, the upper surface of the frame (6) is fixedly connected to a feeding plate (7), the outer wall of the feeding plate (7) is rotatably connected to a baffle (8), and the lower surface of the feeding plate (7) is equipped with a metering component; The quantitative component includes a rack two (16), the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the feeding plate (7). A movable frame (10) is provided on the outer wall of the rack two (16), and a gear two (17) is provided on the outer wall of the movable frame (10). The gear two (17) is meshed with the rack two (16). A handwheel one (18) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame (10), and one end of the handwheel one (18) passes through the movable frame (10) and is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear two (17).

2. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The locking assembly includes a threaded rod (24), which is disposed inside the fixed block (21). A shaped block (23) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod (24). A locking block (26) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the shaped block (23). A gear three (25) is disposed inside the fixed block (21). A bidirectional lead screw (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear three (25). The locking block (26) is disposed inside the gear three (25).

3. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 2, wherein: A knob (22) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod (24), and a handwheel (27) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the gear three (25).

4. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 2, wherein: A connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the conveyor belt (3). A guide plate (28) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod (19). The inner wall of the guide plate (28) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw (20).

5. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 1, wherein: The movable frame (10) is fixedly connected to a slide rod (14) on its outer wall. A partition (15) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rod (14). A rack (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the partition (15). A gear (12) is provided inside the movable frame (10). The gear (12) meshes with the rack (13).

6. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 5, wherein: The movable frame (10) is equipped with a second motor (11), and the output end of the second motor (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gear (12).

7. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 1, wherein: A motor (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding plate (7), and the output end of the motor (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the baffle (8).

8. An automated packaging apparatus for hardware items as defined in claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of the base (1) is rotatably connected to a packaging film (2), the outer wall of the base (1) is provided with a heat sealing head (4), and the inner wall of the base (1) is provided with a thermoplastic knife (5).