Retracting and turning device for aluminum ring-pull can production

By using a motor-driven bidirectional threaded rod and a hydraulic telescopic rod assembly, the limitations of existing devices on specific sizes of aluminum cans are overcome, enabling adaptive fixing of aluminum cans of different sizes, reducing modification costs, and improving production efficiency and equipment versatility.

CN224168555UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28HENAN GAOSEN PACKAGING CONTAINER CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN GAOSEN PACKAGING CONTAINER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing aluminum can production shrink-folding devices are usually only designed for specific sizes, requiring large-scale modifications or replacements to adapt to the production of cans of different sizes, which is costly and time-consuming.

Method used

A fixing assembly consisting of a motor-driven bidirectional threaded rod and a hydraulic telescopic rod was designed. It can adapt to the height of different sizes of beverage cans, and is precisely fixed by flexible clamps and pressure sensors. The connection method is easy to disassemble, which facilitates equipment maintenance and adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and stable fixing of cans of different sizes, reduces equipment modification and replacement costs, improves production efficiency and equipment versatility, and facilitates flexible use of the equipment in different scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical field of zip-top can production, and provides a shrinking and turning device for aluminum zip-top can production, which comprises a workbench, a support table is arranged on one side of the workbench, and a fixing component is arranged at the bottom of the support table; according to the pop-top can fixing device, aluminum pop-top cans can be rapidly and stably fixed, the four connecting blocks are matched with the second hydraulic telescopic rods, and self-adaptive fixing of pop-top cans with different heights can be achieved by adjusting the telescopic lengths of the second hydraulic telescopic rods according to the heights of the pop-top cans with different specifications; the function breaks through the limitation that a traditional shrinking and turning device is only suitable for zip-top cans of specific specifications, so that the equipment can meet the production requirements of the zip-top cans of various specifications without large-scale transformation or replacement, the cost generated by equipment replacement of enterprises is reduced, the universality and the utilization rate of the equipment are improved, and compared with a traditional fixing mode, the production efficiency is improved. The design does not need to manually and frequently adjust the fixing part, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of aluminum can manufacturing technology, and particularly relates to a collapsing device for aluminum can manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern beverage and food industry, aluminum cans are widely used in the packaging of various beverages, beer, canned goods, and other products due to their advantages such as light weight, corrosion resistance, ease of processing, and recyclability. With the increasing market demand for aluminum cans, higher requirements are being placed on the performance and efficiency of can production equipment. In the production process of aluminum cans, the shrinking and turning process is a key step, which mainly includes reducing the diameter and turning the edges of the top and bottom of the can to achieve a seal.

[0003] Existing can-shrinking devices are usually designed for specific sizes of aluminum cans. When it is necessary to produce aluminum cans of different sizes, large-scale modifications or replacements of the equipment are often required, which is costly and time-consuming. Therefore, a can-shrinking device for aluminum can production is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a shrinking and turning device for aluminum can production, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A retractable device for producing aluminum beverage cans includes a workbench, a support platform on one side of the workbench, a fixing component at the bottom of the support platform, a first hydraulic telescopic rod inside the support platform, and a retractable device at one end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod.

[0007] The fixing component includes a motor, the output end of which is provided with a bidirectional threaded rod, the two ends of which are connected to connecting rods by threads, the bottom of which is provided with a slider, the bottom of which is provided with a support rod, a connecting block is welded to one side of the bottom end of the support rod, a second hydraulic telescopic rod is provided on the top of the connecting block, and a flexible clamp is connected to one side of the connecting block.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the number of connecting rods is two, one end of each connecting rod is connected to a bidirectional threaded rod by a thread, and the other end of each connecting rod is slidably connected to a limiting rod, the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support platform.

[0009] In a further technical solution, a connecting block is connected to the top of the second hydraulic telescopic rod, and there are four connecting blocks and four flexible clamping plates.

[0010] In a further technical solution, a rubber plate is provided on one side of the flexible clamping plate, a limiting telescopic rod is provided between the two ends of the two flexible clamping plates, and a pressure sensor is provided on the top of the flexible clamping plate through an opening groove, with one side of the pressure sensor connected to the rubber plate.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the support platform, the sliding groove is slidably connected to the slider, and a conveyor belt is provided at the top of the worktable.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the top of the retractable device is connected to a threaded post, and a nut is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded post. A positioning plate is provided at the top of the threaded post, and the bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod is connected to the positioning plate through an opening groove. The bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod is threadedly connected to the outside of the nut through an opening threaded groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention, by controlling the rotation of a motor, can drive the rotation of a bidirectional threaded rod. Since the two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod are connected to the connecting rods through threads, the two connecting rods can move relative to each other, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the flexible clamp. This allows for the quick and stable fixing of aluminum cans. The four connecting blocks, in conjunction with the second hydraulic telescopic rod, can adaptively fix cans of different heights by adjusting the extension length of the second hydraulic telescopic rod according to the height of different cans. This function breaks the limitation of traditional tipping devices that are only suitable for specific can sizes, allowing the equipment to meet the production needs of various can sizes without large-scale modification or replacement. This reduces the costs incurred by enterprises due to equipment replacement, improves the versatility and utilization of the equipment, and compared with traditional fixing methods, this design does not require frequent manual adjustment of fixing components, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0015] This invention utilizes a pressure sensor to precisely adjust the pressure between the rubber plate and the can, preventing excessive pressure from the flexible clamp that could cause the can surface to dent. The flexible clamp can adaptively adjust to the curvature of cans of different diameters, ensuring a consistent fit and better fixation. The retractable device is connected to the first hydraulic telescopic rod via a threaded post, positioning plate, and nut. This connection method makes disassembly and installation of the retractable device very convenient. In actual production, if maintenance, replacement, or parameter adjustment of the retractable device is required, the operator only needs to unscrew the nut to remove the device from the first hydraulic telescopic rod, facilitating equipment maintenance and upgrades. Furthermore, this detachable connection method allows for flexible adjustment and combination of the equipment in different production scenarios, further enhancing its practicality.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a frontal three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body of this utility model viewed from below;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the threaded column of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Support platform; 3. Fixing component; 4. First hydraulic telescopic rod; 5. Retraction / tilting device; 6. Conveyor belt; 7. Slide rail; 8. Limiting telescopic rod; 9. Rubber plate; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Threaded column; 12. Positioning plate; 13. Nut; 14. Pressure sensor; 301. Motor; 302. Bidirectional threaded rod; 303. Connecting rod; 304. Slider; 305. Support rod; 306. Connecting block; 307. Second hydraulic telescopic rod; 308. Flexible clamping plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0024] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a retractable device for aluminum can production, including a workbench 1, a support platform 2 on one side of the workbench 1, a fixing component 3 at the bottom of the support platform 2, a first hydraulic telescopic rod 4 inside the support platform 2, and a retractable device 5 at one end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4.

[0026] The fixing component 3 includes a motor 301. The output end of the motor 301 is provided with a bidirectional threaded rod 302. The two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 302 are connected to a connecting rod 303 by threads. The bottom of the connecting rod 303 is provided with a slider 304. The bottom of the slider 304 is provided with a support rod 305. A connecting block 306 is welded to one side of the bottom end of the support rod 305. The top of the connecting block 306 is provided with a second hydraulic telescopic rod 307. A flexible clamping plate 308 is connected to one side of the connecting block 306.

[0027] In this embodiment, by controlling the rotation of the motor 301, the bidirectional threaded rod 302 can be driven to rotate. Since the two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 302 are connected to the connecting rod 303 by threads, the two connecting rods 303 can be driven to move relative to each other, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the flexible clamp 308. This can quickly and stably fix the aluminum can. The four connecting blocks 306, together with the second hydraulic telescopic rod 307, can adaptively fix cans of different heights by adjusting the extension length of the second hydraulic telescopic rod 307 according to the height of different cans.

[0028] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, specifically, there are two connecting rods 303. One end of each connecting rod 303 is connected to a bidirectional threaded rod 302 by a thread. The other end of each connecting rod 303 is slidably connected to a limiting rod 10. Both ends of the limiting rod 10 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support platform 2.

[0029] The top end of the second hydraulic telescopic rod 307 is connected to a connecting block 306, and there are four connecting blocks 306 and four flexible clamping plates 308.

[0030] A rubber plate 9 is provided on one side of the flexible clamp 308, and a limiting telescopic rod 8 is provided between the two ends of the two flexible clamps 308. A pressure sensor 14 is provided on the top of the flexible clamp 308 through a groove, and one side of the pressure sensor 14 is connected to the rubber plate 9.

[0031] The bottom of the support platform 2 is provided with a slide groove 7, which is slidably connected to the slider 304, and the top of the worktable 1 is provided with a conveyor belt 6.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rubber plate 9 on one side of the flexible clamp 308 increases the friction between it and the can. During the fixing process, it can firmly clamp the can while preventing damage to the can surface due to excessive clamping force, thus ensuring the integrity of the product. The limiting telescopic rods 8 at both ends further enhance the stability of the flexible clamp 308's movement, preventing it from shifting during movement and ensuring the reliability of the fixing effect. The sliding connection between the connecting rod 303 and the limiting rod 10, as well as the sliding cooperation between the slider 304 and the slide groove 7, effectively restricts the movement of the connecting rod 303 and the can. The degree of freedom of the fixed component 3 during movement ensures the smooth operation of the entire fixed component 3. During the fixing and tipping of the can, the equipment will not affect the production accuracy due to the shaking or displacement of the parts. The pressure sensor 14 can adjust the pressure between the rubber plate 9 and the can more accurately to prevent the pressure of the flexible clamp 308 from being too high, which would cause the surface of the can to dent. The flexible clamp 308 can be adaptively adjusted according to the arc size of cans of different diameters, so that it always fits the can, thereby better fixing the can.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the top of the retractable device 5 is connected to a threaded post 11, and the outer side of the threaded post 11 is connected to a nut 13 by a thread. The top of the threaded post 11 is provided with a positioning plate 12. The bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4 is connected to the positioning plate 12 through an opening groove, and the bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4 is connected to the outer side of the nut 13 by an opening threaded groove.

[0034] In this embodiment, the retractable device 5 is connected to the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4 via a threaded post 11, a positioning plate 12, and a nut 13. This connection method makes the disassembly and installation of the retractable device 5 very convenient. In actual production, if it is necessary to repair, replace, or adjust the parameters of the retractable device 5, the operator only needs to unscrew the nut 13 to remove the retractable device 5 from the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4, which facilitates the maintenance and upgrading of the equipment. At the same time, this detachable connection method is also conducive to the flexible adjustment and combination of the equipment in different production scenarios, further improving the practicality of the equipment.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, by controlling the rotation of the motor 301, the bidirectional threaded rod 302 can be driven to rotate. Since the two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod 302 are connected to the connecting rod 303 by threads, the two connecting rods 303 can be driven to move relative to each other, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the flexible clamp 308, which can quickly and stably fix the aluminum can. Then, through the four connecting blocks 306 and the second hydraulic telescopic rod 307, the height of the can can be adjusted according to the height of the can, so as to achieve adaptive fixing of cans of different heights. Finally, if it is necessary to repair, replace or adjust the parameters of the retractable device 5, the operator only needs to unscrew the nut 13 to remove the retractable device 5 from the first hydraulic telescopic rod 4, which facilitates the maintenance and upgrading of the equipment.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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. A collapsible device for producing aluminum beverage cans, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The workbench (1) has a support platform (2) on one side, a fixing component (3) at the bottom of the support platform (2), a first hydraulic telescopic rod (4) inside the support platform (2), and a retractable device (5) at one end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod (4). The fixing component (3) includes a motor (301), the output end of the motor (301) is provided with a bidirectional threaded rod (302), the two ends of the bidirectional threaded rod (302) are connected to a connecting rod (303) by threads, the bottom of the connecting rod (303) is provided with a slider (304), the bottom of the slider (304) is provided with a support rod (305), a connecting block (306) is welded to one side of the bottom end of the support rod (305), the top of the connecting block (306) is provided with a second hydraulic telescopic rod (307), and a flexible clamp (308) is connected to one side of the connecting block (306).

2. The aluminum can production tipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two connecting rods (303). One end of each connecting rod (303) is connected to a bidirectional threaded rod (302) by a thread. The other end of each connecting rod (303) is slidably connected to a limiting rod (10). Both ends of the limiting rod (10) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support platform (2).

3. The aluminum can production tipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the second hydraulic telescopic rod (307) is connected to a connecting block (306), and there are four connecting blocks (306) and four flexible clamps (308).

4. The aluminum can production tipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber plate (9) is provided on one side of the flexible clamp (308), and a limiting telescopic rod (8) is provided between the two ends of the two flexible clamps (308). A pressure sensor (14) is provided on the top of the flexible clamp (308) through a groove, and one side of the pressure sensor (14) is connected to the rubber plate (9).

5. The aluminum can production tipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support platform (2) is provided with a sliding groove (7), which is slidably connected to the slider (304), and the top of the worktable (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (6).

6. The aluminum can production tipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the retractable device (5) is connected to a threaded column (11), and the outer side of the threaded column (11) is connected to a nut (13) by a thread. The top of the threaded column (11) is provided with a positioning plate (12). The bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod (4) is connected to the positioning plate (12) through a slot. The bottom end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod (4) is connected to the outer side of the nut (13) by a threaded groove.