Drink can conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage can conveying, in particular to a beverage can conveying device. The beverage can conveying device comprises a single-row chain way, a single-row chain way, a single-row chain way and a single-row chain way, one end of the single-row chain way is connected with a can storage area, and the single-row chain way is used for conveying beverage cans in the can storage area; the can shifting structure is arranged at the joint of the single-row chain way and the can storage area, and the can shifting structure is used for shifting the beverage cans to enter the single-row chain way; the driving structure is connected with the cupping structure; the control system is in signal connection with the driving structure so as to control the shifting frequency of the cupping structure; and the monitoring assembly is arranged on the single-row chain way, and the monitoring assembly is in signal connection with the control system so as to transmit the stacking positions of the beverage cans to the control system. The monitoring assembly transmits information of the stacking positions of the beverage cans to the control system, the control system controls the shifting frequency of the can shifting structure through the driving structure, the conveying amount of the beverage cans is adjusted, and the problem that the beverage cans are stacked or lacked in a single-row chain way is solved.

Description

A beverage can conveying device Technical Field

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

[0002] Beverage cans in the storage area need to be conveyed to the filling process via a chain conveyor. Due to the fast filling speed, the chain conveyor needs to be even faster to meet the number of beverage cans being conveyed. However, the excessively fast conveyor speed causes beverage cans to pile up in the chain conveyor, with many beverage cans squeezed together. As the chain conveyor rotates continuously, friction between the beverage cans can easily occur, causing wear on the coating on the side of the beverage cans. At the same time, the bottom of the cans will also rub against the chain conveyor, causing wear. In severe cases, the beverage cans may even deform due to the compression during conveying, which will affect the sealing and the quality of the beverage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a beverage can conveying device to solve the problem that friction caused by the accumulation of beverage cans leads to wear on the coating on the side of the cans. At the same time, the bottom of the cans also rubs against the chain track, causing wear. In severe cases, the beverage cans may also deform due to the compression during conveying, thus affecting the sealing and the quality of the beverage.

[0004] This utility model provides a beverage can conveying device, including:

[0005] A single-row chain conveyor, one end of which is connected to the tank storage area, is used to transport beverage cans within the tank storage area.

[0006] A can-pulling structure is provided at the connection between the single-row chain track and the can storage area, and the can-pulling structure is used to push the beverage can into the single-row chain track;

[0007] A drive structure, wherein the drive structure is connected to the cupping structure;

[0008] A control system is signal-connected to the drive structure to control the actuation frequency of the cupping structure.

[0009] A monitoring component is disposed on the single-row conveyor belt and is signal-connected to the control system to transmit the stacking position of the beverage cans to the control system.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the monitoring component includes at least one photoelectric sensor disposed on the single-row chain track, spaced apart from the cupping structure, and signal-connected to the control system.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the monitoring component includes a first photoelectric sensor, a second photoelectric sensor, and a third photoelectric sensor, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the single-row chain track. The third photoelectric sensor is relatively close to the cupping structure, the first photoelectric sensor is relatively far from the cupping structure, and the second photoelectric sensor is disposed between the first photoelectric sensor and the third photoelectric sensor.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the distance between the first photoelectric sensor and the second photoelectric sensor is greater than the distance between the second photoelectric sensor and the third photoelectric sensor.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the can-pulling structure has a flexible abutment portion and a prying portion, the flexible abutment portion being disposed on the prying portion, and the prying portion contacting the beverage can through the flexible abutment portion.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the dial structure is a dial wheel, the dial wheel is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped grooves, the plurality of arc-shaped grooves are spaced apart along the circumference of the dial wheel, the arc-shaped grooves form the actuating part, the flexible abutment part is provided on the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove, and the driving structure is connected to the dial wheel to drive the dial wheel to rotate.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the arcuate groove has an arc of 131° and a diameter of 220 mm.

[0016] In one alternative embodiment, the single-row chain track has guardrails on both sides, and the distance between the guardrails on both sides is 70mm.

[0017] In one alternative embodiment, one side of the single-row chain track has an opening, and one side of the derailleur extends into the single-row chain track through the opening.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the drive structure is a servo motor.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. By setting up a monitoring component, the monitoring component transmits information about the stacking position of beverage cans to the control system. The control system controls the agitation frequency of the can-pulling structure through the drive structure, thereby adjusting the conveying volume of beverage cans. This avoids problems such as beverage can stacking or shortage of beverage cans in a single-row conveyor, and prevents beverage cans from deforming due to conveying and squeezing, which would affect the sealing and the quality of the beverage. This helps to ensure the quality of the beverage while also ensuring production stability and efficiency.

[0021] 2. By setting a flexible abutment in the actuating part, the actuating part contacts the beverage can through the flexible abutment, which can prevent the actuating part from scratching the coating on the surface of the beverage can. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a beverage can conveying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Single-row chain conveyor; 101. Guardrail; 2. Tank storage area; 3. Beverage tanks; 4. Can-pulling structure; 5. Monitoring components; 501. First photoelectric sensor; 502. Second photoelectric sensor; 503. Third photoelectric sensor; 6. Pulling wheel; 601. Arc groove; 602. Flexible contact part. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to Figure 1.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a beverage can 3 conveying device is provided, including a single-row chain conveyor 1, a can-pulling structure 4, a drive structure, a control system, and a monitoring component 5.

[0029] Specifically, one end of the single-row chain conveyor 1 is connected to the storage tank area 2, and the single-row chain conveyor 1 is used to transport beverage cans 3 within the storage tank area 2. A can-pushing structure 4 is located at the connection between the single-row chain conveyor 1 and the storage tank area 2, and is used to actuate the beverage cans 3 into the single-row chain conveyor 1. A drive structure is connected to the can-pushing structure 4. A control system is signal-connected to the drive structure to control the actuation frequency of the can-pushing structure 4. A monitoring component 5 is located on the single-row chain conveyor 1, and is signal-connected to the control system to transmit the stacking position of the beverage cans 3 to the control system.

[0030] In this embodiment, the worker places the destabilized beverage cans 3 in the storage area 2. As the worker continues to place beverage cans 3 into the storage area 2, the later placed beverage cans 3 will push the beverage cans 3 that are relatively ahead towards the single-row conveyor 1, and make the beverage cans 3 that are relatively ahead enter the single-row conveyor 1. The can-pulling structure 4 is set at the connection between the single-row conveyor 1 and the storage area 2. The can-pulling structure 4 can provide a pushing force to the beverage cans 3 located at the connection between the single-row conveyor 1 and the storage area 2, pushing the beverage cans 3 into the single-row conveyor 1. The can-pulling structure 4 is connected to the drive structure (not shown). The drive structure can drive the can-pulling structure 4 to complete the can-pulling action. The monitoring component 5 is set on the single-row conveyor 1. The monitoring component 5 can monitor the stacking position of the beverage cans 3 on the single-row conveyor 1. The monitoring component 5 can transmit the information of the stacking position of the beverage cans 3 to the control system (not shown). The control system controls the drive structure according to the information transmitted by the monitoring component 5. The control system controls the actuation frequency of the can-pulling structure 4 through the drive structure to adjust the conveying volume of the beverage cans 3. When the monitoring component 5 detects that the accumulation position of the beverage can 3 is close to the cupping structure 4, the monitoring component 5 transmits the data information to the control system. The control system controls the cupping structure 4 to reduce the cupping frequency through the drive structure, so as to reduce the amount of beverage can 3 conveyed. When the monitoring component 5 detects that the accumulation position of the beverage can 3 is far away from the cupping structure 4, the monitoring component 5 transmits the data information to the control system. The control system controls the cupping structure 4 to increase the cupping frequency through the drive structure, so as to increase the amount of beverage can 3 conveyed.

[0031] Preferably, the control system is a PLC controller.

[0032] It should be noted that by setting up the monitoring component 5, the monitoring component 5 transmits the information of the stacking position of the beverage cans 3 to the control system. The control system controls the actuation frequency of the can-pulling structure 4 through the drive structure, thereby adjusting the conveying volume of the beverage cans 3. This avoids the problem of beverage cans 3 stacking or missing beverage cans 3 in the single-row chain conveyor 1, and prevents the beverage cans 3 from deforming due to conveying and squeezing, which would affect the sealing and the quality of the beverage. This helps to ensure the quality of the beverage while also ensuring production stability and efficiency.

[0033] In one embodiment, the monitoring component 5 includes at least one photoelectric sensor, which is disposed on the single-row chain track 1, spaced apart from the cupping structure 4, and connected to the control system signal.

[0034] In this embodiment, the photoelectric sensor can be used to monitor the position information of the beverage can 3. When the light beam of the photoelectric sensor is blocked by the beverage can 3 for a specified time, the photoelectric sensor determines that the beverage can 3 has accumulated and transmits the information to the control system. The control system then controls the can-pulling structure 4 to reduce the frequency of the can-pulling mechanism through the drive structure to reduce the amount of beverage can 3 being delivered. When the light beam of the photoelectric sensor is not blocked or the blocking time does not reach the specified time, the photoelectric sensor determines that the beverage can 3 is missing and transmits the information to the control system. The control system then controls the can-pulling structure 4 to increase the frequency of the can-pulling mechanism through the drive structure to increase the amount of beverage can 3 being delivered.

[0035] In one embodiment, the monitoring component 5 includes a first photoelectric sensor 501, a second photoelectric sensor 502, and a third photoelectric sensor 503. The first photoelectric sensor 501, the second photoelectric sensor 502, and the third photoelectric sensor 503 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the single-row chain track 1. The third photoelectric sensor 503 is relatively close to the cupping structure 4, the first photoelectric sensor 501 is relatively far away from the cupping structure 4, and the second photoelectric sensor 502 is disposed between the first photoelectric sensor 501 and the third photoelectric sensor 503.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first photoelectric sensor 501, the second photoelectric sensor 502, and the third photoelectric sensor 503 are arranged at intervals on the single-row chain track 1. All three sensors are connected to the control system signal. The drive structure can adjust the can-dispensing structure 4 to three speeds to correspond to the three photoelectric sensors. When the first photoelectric sensor 501 detects that the beverage cans 3 are piling up and transmits the information to the control system, because the first photoelectric sensor 501 is far from the can-dispensing structure 4, the piling up of the beverage cans 3 will not cause them to squeeze each other. Therefore, the control system controls the can-dispensing structure 4 through the drive structure to perform the first speed setting. When the second photoelectric sensor 502 detects that the beverage cans 3 are piling up and transmits the information to the control system, because the second photoelectric sensor 502 is at a suitable distance from the can-dispensing structure 4, the piling up of the beverage cans 3 is unlikely to cause them to squeeze each other. To avoid the piling up of the beverage cans 3... The speed of conveying beverage cans 3 needs to be adjusted. Therefore, the control system controls the can-pulling structure 4 to reduce the frequency of the pulling and the second speed of the pulling, so as to reduce the amount of beverage cans 3 conveyed. When the third photoelectric sensor 503 detects that beverage cans 3 are piling up and transmits the information to the control system, because the third photoelectric sensor 503 is close to the can-pulling structure 4, the piling up of beverage cans 3 is likely to cause the beverage cans 3 to squeeze each other. Therefore, the speed of conveying beverage cans 3 needs to be adjusted. Therefore, the control system controls the can-pulling structure 4 to reduce the frequency of the pulling and the third speed of the pulling, so as to reduce the amount of beverage cans 3 conveyed. If the beam of the third photoelectric sensor 503 is not blocked or the blocking time does not reach the specified time, and the information is transmitted to the control system, the control system controls the can-pulling structure 4 to increase the turning frequency and perform the second-level can-pulling speed to increase the delivery volume of the beverage can 3. If the beam of the second photoelectric sensor 502 is not blocked or the blocking time does not reach the specified time, and the information is transmitted to the control system, the control system controls the can-pulling structure 4 to increase the turning frequency and perform the first-level can-pulling speed to increase the delivery volume of the beverage can 3.

[0037] Specifically, the cupping speed is 750-800 cups / min for the first setting, 700-750 cups / min for the second setting, and 400-450 cups / min for the third setting.

[0038] It should be noted that due to certain errors in actual production, it is impossible to specifically limit the number of cupping sessions per minute for the first, second, and third levels.

[0039] In one embodiment, the distance between the first photoelectric sensor 501 and the second photoelectric sensor 502 is greater than the distance between the second photoelectric sensor 502 and the third photoelectric sensor 503.

[0040] In this embodiment, the distance between the first photoelectric sensor 501 and the second photoelectric sensor 502 is 1.5 to 2 times greater than the distance between the second photoelectric sensor 502 and the third photoelectric sensor 503, and the distance between the second photoelectric sensor 502 and the third photoelectric sensor 503 is 1 time greater than the distance between the third photoelectric sensor 503 and the cupping structure 4.

[0041] In this embodiment, the can-pulling structure 4 has a flexible abutment portion 602 and a actuating portion. The flexible abutment portion 602 is disposed on the actuating portion, and the actuating portion contacts the beverage can 3 through the flexible abutment portion 602. The flexible abutment portion 602 can prevent the actuating portion from scratching the coating on the surface of the beverage can 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, the can-tapping structure 4 is a dial wheel 6. The dial wheel 6 is provided with multiple arc-shaped grooves 601. The multiple arc-shaped grooves 601 are spaced apart along the circumference of the dial wheel 6. The arc-shaped grooves 601 form a turning part. The flexible abutment part 602 is provided on the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped grooves 601. The driving structure is connected to the dial wheel 6 to drive the dial wheel 6 to rotate.

[0043] Preferably, the dial 6 is provided with 11 arc-shaped grooves 601, which are evenly spaced along the circumference of the dial 6. In other embodiments, the dial 6 may be provided with 10 or 12 or other numbers of arc-shaped grooves 601.

[0044] Preferably, the flexible abutment portion 602 is a rubber surface layer. In other embodiments, the flexible abutment portion 602 may be a silicone surface layer.

[0045] In this embodiment, the arc of the arc groove 601 is 131° and the diameter of the arc groove 601 is 220mm.

[0046] In this embodiment, the single-row chain track 1 has guardrails 101 on both sides, and the distance between the guardrails 101 on both sides is 70mm.

[0047] In this embodiment, one side of the single-row chain track 1 has an opening, and one side of the derailleur 6 extends into the single-row chain track 1 through the opening.

[0048] Preferably, the drive structure is a servo motor.

[0049] 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 beverage can conveying device, characterized in that, include: A single-row chain conveyor (1), one end of which is connected to the storage tank area (2), is used to transport beverage cans (3) in the storage tank area (2); a can-pulling structure (4), which is located at the connection between the single-row chain conveyor (1) and the storage tank area (2), is used to pry the beverage cans (3) into the single-row chain conveyor (1); a drive structure, which is connected to the can-pulling structure (4); a control system, which is signal-connected to the drive structure to control the prying frequency of the can-pulling structure (4); and a monitoring component (5), which is located on the single-row chain conveyor (1) and signal-connected to the control system to transmit the stacking position of the beverage cans (3) to the control system.

2. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring component (5) includes at least one photoelectric sensor, which is disposed on the single-row chain track (1) and spaced apart from the cupping structure (4). The photoelectric sensor is connected to the control system signal.

3. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring component (5) includes a first photoelectric sensor (501), a second photoelectric sensor (502), and a third photoelectric sensor (503). The first photoelectric sensor (501), the second photoelectric sensor (502), and the third photoelectric sensor (503) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the single-row chain track (1). The third photoelectric sensor (503) is relatively close to the cupping structure (4), and the first photoelectric sensor (501) is relatively far away from the cupping structure (4). The second photoelectric sensor (502) is disposed between the first photoelectric sensor (501) and the third photoelectric sensor (503).

4. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance between the first photoelectric sensor (501) and the second photoelectric sensor (502) is greater than the distance between the second photoelectric sensor (502) and the third photoelectric sensor (503).

5. The beverage can conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The can-pulling structure (4) has a flexible abutment part (602) and a prying part. The flexible abutment part (602) is disposed on the prying part, and the prying part contacts the beverage can (3) through the flexible abutment part (602).

6. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dial structure (4) is a dial wheel (6), which is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped grooves (601). The plurality of arc-shaped grooves (601) are spaced apart along the circumference of the dial wheel (6). The arc-shaped grooves (601) form the actuating part. The flexible abutment part (602) is provided on the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped groove (601). The driving structure is connected to the dial wheel (6) to drive the dial wheel (6) to rotate.

7. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The arc of the arc groove (601) is 131° and the diameter of the arc groove (601) is 220mm.

8. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The single-row chain track (1) has guardrails (101) on both sides, and the distance between the guardrails (101) on both sides is 70mm.

9. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, One side of the single-row chain track (1) has an opening, and one side of the derailleur (6) extends into the single-row chain track (1) through the opening.

10. The beverage can conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive structure is a servo motor.

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