Automatic capping and heating equipment

By introducing a torque sensor and an electric heating wire into the automatic capping equipment, the problem of over-tightening and damage to the caps has been solved, achieving precise tightening and safe capping.

CN224212379UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SHUNCHANG LUBRICANTS GUANGDONG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHUNCHANG LUBRICANTS GUANGDONG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic capping equipment lacks real-time force feedback adjustment, leading to problems such as over-tightening and damage to the caps.

Method used

The system combines a torque sensor and an electric heating wire. The torque sensor monitors the tightening force in real time to prevent over-tightening, while the electric heating wire heats the cover to cause it to shrink and secure the seal.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise tightening of the oil can cap, avoiding damage to the cap and improving tightening efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic capping heating device which comprises a supporting frame and a tightening mechanism arranged on the supporting frame. The tightening mechanism comprises a telescopic motor fixedly arranged on one side of the supporting frame through a support, a driving motor fixedly connected with the telescopic end of the telescopic motor and a connecting cylinder connected with the driving motor, the driving motor is slidably connected with the supporting frame, and the connecting cylinder is fixedly connected with the supporting frame. A twisting base used for being connected with a sealing cover is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the connecting cylinder, a conveying belt used for conveying a plurality of engine oil barrels is arranged on one side of the supporting frame, and an infrared sensor used for detecting the engine oil barrels and two electric telescopic rods used for limiting movement of the single engine oil barrel are arranged on one side of the conveying belt. And through the arrangement of the torsion sensor, when the tightening mechanism tightens the engine oil barrel sealing cover, the tightening force can be grasped, and therefore the situation that the sealing cover is damaged due to excessive tightening is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to an automatic lid heating device. Background Technology

[0002] The automatic oil drum capping machine is a highly efficient and precise automated device designed specifically for tightening and loosening oil drum caps, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0003] Currently, most mainstream automatic capping equipment on the market adopts a multi-electric control unit collaborative operation method to achieve efficient tightening of oil drum caps;

[0004] Traditional motor control methods mainly rely on preset rotation time to tighten the cap, but due to the lack of real-time force feedback adjustment, this time control strategy often causes the cap to be too tight or even damaged. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an automatic lid heating device. The torque sensor allows the tightening mechanism to control the tightening force when tightening the oil drum lid, thereby avoiding over-tightening and damage to the lid.

[0006] An automatic cover heating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a support frame and a tightening mechanism disposed on the support frame. The tightening mechanism includes a telescopic motor fixedly disposed on one side of the support frame by a bracket, a drive motor fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic motor, and a connecting cylinder connected to the drive motor.

[0007] The drive motor and the support frame are slidably connected, and a screwing seat for connecting with the cover is fixedly provided at the bottom of the connecting cylinder;

[0008] One side of the support frame is equipped with a conveyor belt for transporting multiple oil drums, and the other side of the conveyor belt is equipped with an infrared sensor for detecting oil drums and two electrically operated telescopic rods for limiting the movement of a single oil drum.

[0009] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, an extension rod is fixedly provided at the output end of the drive motor, and the end of the extension rod away from the drive motor is fixedly connected to the connecting cylinder.

[0010] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, a torque sensor is provided between the connecting cylinder and the screwing seat, and the torque sensor is rigidly connected to the connecting cylinder and the screwing seat respectively;

[0011] The inner ring of the rotating seat is provided with several electric heating wires.

[0012] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, a plurality of connecting frames are fixedly arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor belt, and a guide plate is connected to the end of the connecting frame away from the conveyor belt by bolt thread.

[0013] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, the two guide plates are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor belt, and both guide plates have a certain distance from the conveyor belt.

[0014] According to the automatic lid heating device of this utility model embodiment, a gap is left between the two guide plates to allow the oil drum to move, and the guide plates are used to guide the movement of the oil drum.

[0015] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, a fixed bracket is fixedly provided on one side of the outer support of the conveyor belt, and the fixed bracket is used to fix the position of the infrared sensor and the electric telescopic rod.

[0016] The position of the infrared sensor is opposite to the position of the screwing seat.

[0017] According to the automatic cover heating device of this utility model embodiment, baffles are fixedly provided at the output ends of the two rotating seats, and the baffles are used to block the movement of the oil drum.

[0018] In the automatic cover heating device according to the embodiment of this utility model, the infrared sensors are all electrically connected to the two electric telescopic rods.

[0019] In the automatic cover heating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the infrared sensor is also electrically connected to the telescopic motor and the drive motor.

[0020] The torque sensor is electrically connected to both the telescopic motor and the drive motor.

[0021] The automatic lid heating device according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] First, in this embodiment, a telescopic motor can be used to drive the connecting cylinder to rise and fall, so that the connecting cylinder can be close to the oil drum to tighten the oil drum cap. At the same time, the motor drives the connecting cylinder to rotate, so that the connecting cylinder can achieve the above-mentioned effect of tightening the oil drum cap by turning the seat.

[0023] Secondly, the torque sensor allows the tightening mechanism to control the tightening force when tightening the oil can cap, thereby preventing over-tightening that could damage the cap.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the automatic lid heating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional rear view of the automatic lid heating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the connecting cylinder and the rotating seat of the automatic cover heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of the automatic cover heating device according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating seat of the automatic cover heating device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 100, support frame; 110, telescopic motor; 120, drive motor; 130, extension rod; 140, connecting cylinder; 150, conveyor belt; 160, guide plate; 170, connecting frame; 180, fixed bracket; 190, infrared sensor; 200, electric telescopic rod; 210, torque sensor; 220, turning seat; 221, electric heating wire; 230, baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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 be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" and "second" are mentioned, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation, connection, and linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections 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.

[0036] The automatic lid heating device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Reference Figures 1-5 The present invention aims to provide an embodiment of an automatic lid heating device. The automatic lid heating device of this embodiment mainly includes a support frame 100 and a tightening mechanism disposed on the support frame 100. The tightening mechanism includes a telescopic motor 110 fixedly disposed on one side of the support frame 100 by a bracket, a drive motor 120 fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic motor 110, and a connecting cylinder 140 connected to the drive motor 120.

[0038] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the telescopic motor 110 can be used to drive the connecting cylinder 140 to rise and fall, so that the connecting cylinder 140 can be close to the oil tank so that the oil tank cap can be tightened.

[0039] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the drive motor 120 can be used to drive the connecting cylinder 140 to rotate, so that the connecting cylinder 140 can achieve the above-mentioned effect of tightening the oil drum cap by turning the seat 220.

[0040] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the drive motor 120 and the support frame 100 are slidably connected, the bottom of the connecting cylinder 140 is fixedly provided with a screwing seat 220 for connecting with the cover, the output end of the drive motor 120 is fixedly provided with an extension rod 130, the end of the extension rod 130 away from the drive motor 120 is fixedly connected to the connecting cylinder 140, and a torque sensor 210 is provided between the connecting cylinder 140 and the screwing seat 220, and the torque sensor 210 is rigidly connected to the connecting cylinder 140 and the screwing seat 220 respectively;

[0041] The inner ring of the rotating base 220 is provided with several electric heating wires 221.

[0042] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the sliding connection between the drive motor 120 and the support frame 100 can ensure that the lifting stroke of the telescopic motor 110 is not disturbed when it drives the drive motor 120 to lift.

[0043] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the extension rod 130 can provide an extension effect for the entire mechanism, thereby achieving the purpose of tightening the oil drum cap as described above.

[0044] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the torque sensor 210 can control the tightening force when the tightening mechanism tightens the oil drum cap, thereby avoiding over-tightening that could damage the cap.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, when the screwing seat 220 tightens the oil drum cap, the electric heating wire 221 can heat the cap, causing the cap to shrink due to heat, thereby making the connection with the oil drum more secure.

[0046] It should be noted that the control terminal indirectly controls the power supply of the electric heating wire 221 by driving switching elements such as relays and MOSFETs through output electrical signals (high and low levels or PWM).

[0047] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a conveyor belt 150 for conveying multiple oil drums is provided on one side of the support frame 100, and an infrared sensor 190 for detecting oil drums and two electric telescopic rods 200 for limiting the movement of a single oil drum are provided on one side of the conveyor belt 150.

[0048] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, multiple oil drums can be detected by the conveyor belt 150. Thus, when the oil drum moves directly under the screwing seat 220, the electric telescopic rod 200 can be used to block the movement of the oil drum directly under the screwing seat 220, so that the screwing seat 220 can tighten the oil drum cap.

[0049] In summary, firstly, this embodiment can use the telescopic motor 110 to drive the connecting cylinder 140 to rise and fall, thereby allowing the connecting cylinder 140 to approach the oil drum so as to tighten the oil drum cap. At the same time, the drive motor 120 drives the connecting cylinder 140 to rotate, so that the connecting cylinder 140 can achieve the above-mentioned effect of tightening the oil drum cap by turning the seat 220.

[0050] Secondly, the torque sensor 210 allows the tightening mechanism to control the tightening force when tightening the oil can cap, thereby preventing over-tightening that could damage the cap.

[0051] Furthermore, multiple oil drums can be inspected via the conveyor belt 150. Thus, when an oil drum moves directly under the screwing seat 220, the electric telescopic rod 200 can be used to move and block the oil drum, so that the screwing seat 220 can tighten the oil drum cap.

[0052] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a number of connecting frames 170 can be fixedly arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor belt 150. The end of the connecting frame 170 away from the conveyor belt 150 is connected to a guide plate 160 by bolt thread. A gap is left between the two guide plates 160 to allow the oil drum to move. The guide plate 160 is used to guide the movement of the oil drum.

[0053] It is easy to understand that in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 150 is connected to the guide plate 160 through multiple connecting frames 170. Thus, the guide plate 160 can be used to guide the conveying of the oil drum on the conveyor belt 150, preventing the oil drum from detaching from the conveyor belt 150. At the same time, the operator can also disassemble the guide plate 160 through the connecting frame 170 to replace the individual guide plate 160.

[0054] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, two guide plates 160 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor belt 150, and both guide plates 160 have a certain distance from the conveyor belt 150. Both output ends of the two electric telescopic rods 200 are fixedly provided with baffles 230, which are used to block the movement of the oil drum.

[0055] It is easy to understand that in this embodiment, by leaving a certain gap between the guide plate 160 and the conveyor belt 150, the baffle 230 on the electric telescopic rod 200 can move and block the oil drum being conveyed on the conveyor belt 150 through the gap between the two.

[0056] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a fixed bracket 180 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer support of the conveyor belt 150. The fixed bracket 180 is used to fix the positions of the infrared sensor 190 and the electric telescopic rod 200. The infrared sensor 190 is electrically connected to both electric telescopic rods 200.

[0057] The infrared sensor 190 is positioned opposite the screw base 220.

[0058] It is easy to understand that in this embodiment, the fixed bracket 180 can not only fix the position of the infrared sensor 190 and the electric telescopic rod 200, but also provide the height of the infrared sensor 190 so that the infrared sensor 190 can detect the oil can.

[0059] It should be noted that when the infrared sensor 190 detects the oil can... Figure 1 The electric telescopic rod 200 on the right side extends first, followed by the electric telescopic rod 200 on the left side. At the same time, the distance between the two electric telescopic rods 200 is only the distance of an oil can, thus enabling movement restriction of a single oil can.

[0060] It should be noted that the infrared sensor 190 triggers the controller via an electrical signal, and uses an independent delay program to drive the two electric telescopic rods 200 respectively, so as to realize the telescopic action at different times. This is an existing mature technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0061] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the infrared sensor 190 is also electrically connected to the telescopic motor 110 and the drive motor 120.

[0062] The torque sensor 210 is electrically connected to the telescopic motor 110 and the drive motor 120, respectively.

[0063] It is easy to understand that when the oil drum is moved and restricted by the electric telescopic rod 200 in this embodiment, the telescopic motor 110 will drive the drive motor 120 to descend. Thus, the drive motor 120 can drive the screwing seat 220 to tighten the cap on the oil drum by rotating. During this process, the torque sensor 210 can detect the tightening force of the screwing seat 220 in real time, thereby avoiding the screwing seat 220 from over-tightening the cap.

[0064] It should be noted that after the infrared sensor 190 detects the target signal, the controller (such as a PLC or microcontroller) first outputs an electrical signal to drive the telescopic motor 110 to move. After a preset time delay (such as 3 seconds), it sends a start signal to the drive motor 120, thereby realizing the sequential time-sharing control of the two actuators.

[0065] It should be noted that the torque sensor 210 monitors changes in rotational or static torque in real time and converts mechanical force into a standard electrical signal (such as ±5V or 4-20mA). When the detected value exceeds the preset threshold, the control system immediately sends a signal to the relay / servo driver of the telescopic motor 110; at the same time, it activates the programmable delay module (with an accuracy of up to milliseconds). After the delay ends, it outputs a PWM / direction control signal to the drive motor 120, thereby achieving precise coordinated control of "telescopic pole priority action - delay buffer - motor follow-up".

[0066] Once the above work is completed, the torque sensor 210 will send a signal to the two electric telescopic rods 200, causing the two electric telescopic rods 200 to retract, so that the tightened oil can continue to move forward.

[0067] It should be noted that the torque sensor 210 detects changes in system torque in real time and converts them into standard electrical signals (such as 0-10V or 4-20mA). When the torque value exceeds the preset safety threshold, the controller immediately sends a synchronous retraction command to the drive modules of the two electric telescopic rods 200, thereby completing the tightening of a single oil can.

[0068] It should be noted that the above-mentioned electronic control systems are all existing and relatively mature technologies, and this application document is only used as a reference.

[0069] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0070] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic lid heating device, comprising a support frame (100) and a tightening mechanism disposed on the support frame (100), characterized in that; The tightening mechanism includes a telescopic motor (110) fixedly mounted on one side of the support frame (100) by a bracket, a drive motor (120) fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic motor (110), and a connecting cylinder (140) connected to the drive motor (120). The drive motor (120) and the support frame (100) are slidably connected, and the bottom of the connecting cylinder (140) is fixedly provided with a screwing seat (220) for connecting with the cover. The support frame (100) is provided with a conveyor belt (150) for conveying multiple oil drums on one side, and an infrared sensor (190) for detecting oil drums and two electric telescopic rods (200) for limiting the movement of a single oil drum are provided on one side of the conveyor belt (150).

2. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extension rod (130) is fixedly provided at the output end of the drive motor (120), and the end of the extension rod (130) away from the drive motor (120) is fixedly connected to the connecting cylinder (140).

3. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A torque sensor (210) is provided between the connecting cylinder (140) and the screwing seat (220), and the torque sensor (210) is rigidly connected to the connecting cylinder (140) and the screwing seat (220) respectively; The inner ring of the rotating seat (220) is provided with several electric heating wires (221).

4. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The infrared sensor (190) is also electrically connected to the telescopic motor (110) and the drive motor (120); The torque sensor (210) is electrically connected to the telescopic motor (110) and the drive motor (120) respectively.

5. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several connecting frames (170) are fixedly arranged on opposite sides of the conveyor belt (150), and a guide plate (160) is connected to the end of the connecting frame (170) away from the conveyor belt (150) by bolt thread.

6. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two guide plates (160) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the conveyor belt (150), and both guide plates (160) have a certain distance from the conveyor belt (150).

7. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A gap is provided between the two guide plates (160) to allow the oil drum to move, and the guide plates (160) are used to guide the movement of the oil drum.

8. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A fixed bracket (180) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer support of the conveyor belt (150). The fixed bracket (180) is used to fix the position of the infrared sensor (190) and the electric telescopic rod (200). The infrared sensor (190) is positioned opposite to the rotating seat (220).

9. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both of the output ends of the two rotating seats (220) are fixedly provided with baffles (230), which are used to block the movement of the oil drum.

10. The automatic lid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The infrared sensors (190) are all electrically connected to the two electric telescopic rods (200).