Induction type bottle cap aluminum foil sealing machine

By combining a rotary divider device and an electromagnetic induction film applicator, the automated production of the induction bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine is realized, solving the problems of low processing efficiency and inaccurate aluminum foil sealing, improving production efficiency and sealing performance, and making it suitable for various packaging needs.

CN224212381UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SHENZHEN KEMAIWEI PACKAGING MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN KEMAIWEI PACKAGING MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing sensor-operated aluminum foil sealing machines have low processing efficiency, inaccurate aluminum foil sealing, and are prone to falling off, and require a lot of manual intervention.

Method used

A turntable divider device drives the turntable mechanism to rotate intermittently. Combined with a lid shifting device, a lid picking and placing servo robot, and an electromagnetic induction film application device, automated continuous production is achieved. The aluminum foil is precisely applied to the top of the lid, and the bonding strength is enhanced by a cold pressing device. The modular design enables fully automated production.

Benefits of technology

Significantly increases the speed of aluminum foil sealing, reduces manual intervention, improves processing efficiency, ensures better sealing performance, and reduces production costs. It is suitable for aluminum foil sealing processes on bottle caps in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an induction type bottle cap aluminum foil sealing machine, which belongs to the technical field of bottle cap aluminum foil sealing machines and comprises an aluminum foil machine frame, a feeding machine frame is arranged on the front side of the aluminum foil machine frame, and a cap elevator is mounted on the feeding machine frame. According to the utility model, the turntable mechanism is driven by the turntable divider device to intermittently rotate and is matched with the cover shifting device, the cover taking and placing servo manipulator and the electromagnetic induction film pasting device, so that the automatic continuous production is realized, the aluminum foil sealing speed is greatly improved, the manual intervention is reduced, and the processing efficiency is improved; the aluminum foil is accurately attached to the inner top of the cap instead of bottle opening sealing in the traditional process, better sealing performance is ensured, the problem that the aluminum foil falls off or is poor in sealing is solved, and therefore punching of aluminum foil coiled materials can be achieved, the punched aluminum foil is automatically plugged into the bottle cap, the aluminum foil sealing (attaching) process is carried out, and efficient and high-speed production efficiency is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machines, specifically relating to an induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine. Background Technology

[0002] The aluminum foil cap sealing machine uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to instantly generate high heat on the aluminum foil sheet at the bottle mouth, which then fuses to the bottle mouth to achieve the sealing function. It has a fast sealing speed, is suitable for mass production, has a full stainless steel molded shell, is beautiful and elegant, is easy to use, has good sealing quality, and can work continuously. It is an ideal sealing equipment for industries such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, food, cosmetics, and lubricants.

[0003] Currently, aluminum foil sealing machines typically involve inserting an aluminum foil pad into the bottle cap, then screwing the cap onto the bottle and using a sensor to seal the foil at the bottle opening, rather than sealing it inside the top of the cap. This results in low processing efficiency for sensor-operated aluminum foil sealing machines. Therefore, developing a high-efficiency sensor-operated aluminum foil sealing machine is of significant practical importance and meets market demand. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine, which aims 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 sensor-operated bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine, comprising:

[0007] The aluminum foil machine frame includes a feeding frame at its front, on which a cover lifting machine and a cover vibrating sorting machine are mounted. An aluminum foil unwinding device is located on the left side of the frame. An operation touchscreen is fixedly mounted on the frame. A turntable divider device is also mounted on the frame, connected to a turntable mechanism with multiple sets of fixtures. An electromagnetic induction film application device and a cold pressing device are also mounted on the frame. A cover feed channel is located at the front of the frame, and a cover shifting device is located at the rear of the feed channel, positioned between the feed channel and the turntable mechanism, for shifting covers from the cover feed channel to the turntable mechanism. The material is moved to the fixture of the turntable mechanism. The aluminum foil machine frame is equipped with a cap picking and placing servo robot, the turntable mechanism is equipped with a cap flattening device, the aluminum foil machine frame is equipped with an aluminum foil detection and positioning device, the aluminum foil punching device, and the aluminum foil machine frame is equipped with a good product unloading servo robot and a defective product unloading robot. Through the coordinated work of various functional modules, the fully automated production from cap lifting, cap sorting, aluminum foil punching, sealing, detection, and sorting is realized, which greatly improves production efficiency. The integrated design of the frame optimizes space utilization and reduces the equipment footprint. It can punch aluminum foil rolls, automatically insert the punched aluminum foil into the bottle cap, and perform the sealing (applying) aluminum foil process, achieving high efficiency and high speed production efficiency.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lid lifting machine and the lid vibrating lid sorting machine are connected by a conveying channel, and the conveying channel is used to transport the lid lifted by the lid lifting machine to the lid vibrating lid sorting machine. Through the lid lifting machine and the lid vibrating lid sorting machine, manual intervention can be eliminated, lids can be avoided from accumulating or jamming, the feeding speed can be improved, and the lid vibrating lid sorting machine ensures that the opening direction of the lids is uniform.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the touch screen can set the operating parameters of the device, display the operating status and fault information of the device, and through the settings of the touch screen, it can support the visual adjustment of parameters (such as temperature, speed and pressure) and reduce the operating threshold.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the turntable divider device enables the turntable mechanism to rotate at a preset angle and time interval. Through the setting of the turntable divider device, precise stopping is achieved, ensuring that each fixture is aligned with the processing device when switching workstations.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electromagnetic induction film applicator includes an induction coil and a heating control module. The heating control module is used to control the heating power and time of the induction coil. Through the setting of the electromagnetic induction film applicator, the aluminum foil is inductively heated to bond with the inner wall of the cover at the molecular level, thereby improving the sealing strength and avoiding overheating damage to the plastic cover.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the good product unloading servo robot and the defective product unloading robot include a robotic arm and a gripping mechanism. The robotic arm is used to move the gripping mechanism, and the gripping mechanism is used to grip the lid. By setting up the good product unloading servo robot and the defective product unloading robot, the good product unloading servo robot grasps the good products through visual positioning, and the defective product unloading robot removes them simultaneously.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lid shifting device includes a shifting cylinder and a gripper. The gripper is used to grasp the lid, and the shifting cylinder is used to drive the gripper to move the lid from the lid feed channel to the fixture of the turntable mechanism. By setting the lid shifting device, the cylinder drive ensures that the transfer of the lid from the lid feed channel to the turntable mechanism is synchronized with the production cycle.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by driving the turntable mechanism to rotate intermittently through the turntable divider device, in conjunction with the cap shifting device, the cap picking and placing servo robot and the electromagnetic induction film applicator, automated continuous production is achieved, which greatly improves the sealing speed of aluminum foil, reduces manual intervention, and improves processing efficiency. The use of the electromagnetic induction film applicator ensures that the aluminum foil is accurately applied to the top of the inside of the cap, rather than the bottle mouth sealing in the traditional process, which ensures better sealing performance and reduces the problem of aluminum foil falling off or poor sealing. Thus, the aluminum foil roll can be punched, and the punched aluminum foil can be automatically inserted into the bottle cap and the aluminum foil sealing (applied) process can be carried out, achieving high efficiency and high speed production efficiency.

[0015] The sealed aluminum foil is cold-pressed by a cold-pressing device to enhance the bonding strength between the aluminum foil and the cap, thereby improving the product yield. The process of feeding, sorting, sealing aluminum foil, inspection, and unloading is fully automated through a cap lifting machine, a cap vibrating cap sorting machine, a cap shifting device, a good product unloading servo robot, and a defective product unloading robot. This reduces manual operation and lowers production costs. It has the advantages of high efficiency, high quality, high degree of automation, and intelligent control. It can be widely used in the bottle cap sealing aluminum foil process in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, and has broad market prospects and practical value.

[0016] The aluminum foil detection and positioning device can detect the position and status of the aluminum foil in real time, ensuring accurate foil bonding and reducing the scrap rate. The touch screen allows operators to set operating parameters and monitor equipment status, facilitating quick adjustments and troubleshooting, thus improving production stability. The equipment adopts a modular design and can be adjusted according to different specifications of bottle caps and aluminum foil, making it suitable for various packaging needs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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. Wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional side view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Aluminum foil machine frame; 2. Feeding frame; 3. Lid lifting machine; 4. Lid vibrating sorting machine; 5. Aluminum foil unwinding device; 6. Operation touch screen; 7. Turntable divider device; 8. Electromagnetic induction film application device; 9. Cold pressing device; 10. Lid feed channel; 11. Lid shifting device; 12. Turntable mechanism; 13. Good product unloading servo robot; 14. Defective product unloading robot; 15. Lid picking and placing servo robot; 16. Lid flattening device; 17. Aluminum foil detection and positioning device; 18. Fixture; 19. Aluminum foil punching device. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0026] Example

[0027] Reference Figure 1-4 This embodiment of the present invention provides an induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine, comprising:

[0028] The aluminum foil machine frame 1 has a feeding frame 2 at its front, a cover lifting machine 3 and a cover vibrating and sorting machine 4 mounted on the feeding frame 2, an aluminum foil unwinding device 5 on its left side, an operation touch screen 6 fixedly mounted on the aluminum foil machine frame 1, a turntable divider device 7 mounted on the aluminum foil machine frame 1, a turntable mechanism 12 connected to the turntable divider device 7, multiple sets of fixtures 18 mounted on the turntable mechanism 12, an electromagnetic induction film application device 8 mounted on the aluminum foil machine frame 1, a cold pressing device 9 mounted on the aluminum foil machine frame 1, a cover feed channel 10 at its front, and a cover shifting device 11 located between the cover feed channel 10 and the turntable mechanism 12 for shifting covers from the cover feed channel 10 to the turntable mechanism 12. The 10 is moved to the fixture 18 of the turntable mechanism 12. The aluminum foil machine frame 1 is equipped with a cap picking and placing servo robot 15, the turntable mechanism 12 is equipped with a cap flattening device 16, the aluminum foil machine frame 1 is equipped with an aluminum foil detection and positioning device 17, the aluminum foil machine frame 1 is equipped with an aluminum foil punching device 19, and the aluminum foil machine frame 1 is equipped with a good product unloading servo robot 13 and a defective product unloading robot 14 respectively. Through the coordinated work of each functional module, the fully automated production from cap lifting, cap sorting, aluminum foil punching, sealing, detection and sorting is realized, which greatly improves production efficiency. The integrated design of the frame optimizes space utilization and reduces the equipment footprint. It can realize the punching of aluminum foil rolls, automatically insert the punched aluminum foil into the bottle cap, and perform the aluminum foil sealing process, thus achieving high efficiency and high speed production efficiency.

[0029] Specifically, the lid lifting machine 3 and the lid vibrating and sorting machine 4 are connected by a conveying channel, which is used to transport the lids lifted by the lid lifting machine 3 to the lid vibrating and sorting machine 4. Through the lid lifting machine 3 and the lid vibrating and sorting machine 4, manual intervention can be eliminated, lids can be avoided from accumulating or jamming, and the feeding speed can be increased. The lid vibrating and sorting machine 4 ensures that the opening direction of the lids is uniform.

[0030] Furthermore, the touchscreen 6 allows users to set the device's operating parameters, display the device's operating status and fault information. Through the settings on the touchscreen 6, users can visually adjust parameters such as temperature, speed, and pressure, thus lowering the barrier to entry for operation.

[0031] Preferably, the turntable divider device 7 enables the turntable mechanism 12 to rotate at a preset angle and time interval. Through the setting of the turntable divider device 7, precise stopping is achieved, ensuring that each fixture 18 is aligned with the processing device when switching workstations.

[0032] It should be noted that the electromagnetic induction film applicator 8 includes an induction coil and a heating control module. The heating control module is used to control the heating power and time of the induction coil. Through the setting of the electromagnetic induction film applicator 8, the induction heating causes the aluminum foil to bond with the inner wall of the cover at the molecular level, thereby improving the sealing strength and avoiding overheating damage to the plastic cover.

[0033] Both the good product unloading servo robot 13 and the defective product unloading robot 14 include a robotic arm and a gripping mechanism. The robotic arm is used to move the gripping mechanism, and the gripping mechanism is used to grip the lid. By setting the good product unloading servo robot 13 and the defective product unloading robot 14, the good product unloading servo robot 13 grasps the good products through visual positioning, and the defective product unloading robot 14 removes them simultaneously.

[0034] The lid shifting device 11 includes a shifting cylinder and a gripper. The gripper is used to grab the lid, and the shifting cylinder is used to drive the gripper to move the lid from the lid feed channel 10 to the fixture 18 of the turntable mechanism 12. By setting the lid shifting device 11, the cylinder drive ensures that the transfer of the lid from the lid feed channel 10 to the turntable mechanism 12 is synchronized with the production cycle.

[0035] In operation, the operator simply pours the lids into the lid lifting machine 3 or the lid vibrating sorting machine 4. The lid vibrating sorting machine 4 uses vibration and air blowing to shape the workpieces into the required orientation and delivers them to the machine's gripping position via the lid feed channel 10. The gripping position is equipped with a lid shifting device 11, which is driven by a cylinder to shift the workpieces delivered from the lid feed channel 10, staggering them so as not to interfere with the workpieces in the rear row of the lid feed channel 10 during gripping. The lid picking and placing servo robot 15 is driven by a motor PPU robot arm, causing the robot gripper to perform an n-shaped trajectory to pick up the workpieces. The turntable mechanism 12 is driven by the turntable divider device 7 to perform intermittent motion. Four fixtures 18 are evenly distributed on the turntable mechanism 12 as a group. The electromagnetic induction film-applying device 8 consists of a control host and an induction coil. The induction coil generates a magnetic field that heats the aluminum foil, melting the plastic layer on the surface of the foil and achieving adhesion to the top of the lid. The detection system can detect whether the aluminum foil is adhered to the top of the lid; lids without aluminum foil are rejected. The human-machine interface system consists of an operating touchscreen 6 and a programmable logic controller (PLC) to achieve digital control of machine operation for easy equipment operation and assembly processes. The lid vibration sorting machine 4 arranges the lids so that the opening faces down and sends them through the lid feed channel 10 to the lid shifting device 11. The aluminum foil punching device 19 punches out the required disc size from the roll aluminum foil and presses it onto the fixture 18 of the turntable mechanism 12. The fixture 18 is hollow and has negative pressure to prevent the punched aluminum foil from being misaligned. The turntable mechanism 12 rotates to move the aluminum foil to the next station, detects the presence of aluminum foil, and positions it so that the aluminum foil disc is kept in the center of the circular fixture 18. Then it rotates to the next station, where the lid shifting device 11 moves the lid pick-up and drop servo robot 15 to grab the lid and place it on the aluminum foil. On the fixture 18, the turntable mechanism 12 rotates to send the cover to the next station. The cover flattening device 16 flattens the cover to prevent it from being crooked. Then it is sent to the next station. The cylinder drives the electromagnetic induction coil box to move down and press the cover. At the same time, the magnetic field is sensed to heat the aluminum foil and stick it to the top inside the cover. After the set film application time is reached, the cylinder retracts and lifts the coil box. The aluminum foil detection and positioning device 17 detects whether there is aluminum foil inside the cover. Qualified products are picked up by the good product unloading servo robot 13 and placed in the unloading trough. Unqualified products are picked up and removed by the defective product unloading robot 14.

[0036] In summary, the turntable mechanism 12 is driven by the turntable divider device 7 to rotate intermittently. Combined with the cap shifting device 11, the cap picking and placing servo robot 15, and the electromagnetic induction film applicator 8, automated continuous production is achieved, significantly increasing the sealing speed of aluminum foil, reducing manual intervention, and improving processing efficiency. The electromagnetic induction film applicator 8 ensures precise application of the aluminum foil to the top of the cap, rather than the traditional bottle neck sealing, ensuring superior sealing and reducing problems such as aluminum foil detachment or poor sealing. This allows for the stamping of aluminum foil rolls, automatically inserting the stamped aluminum foil into the bottle cap, and performing the sealing process, achieving high efficiency and high speed. The cold pressing device 9 cold-presses the sealed aluminum foil, enhancing the bonding strength between the aluminum foil and the cap and improving product yield. The cap lifting machine 3 and the cap vibration device further enhance the sealing process. The cap sorting machine 4, cap shifting device 11, good product unloading servo robot 13, and defective product unloading robot 14 achieve fully automatic feeding, cap sorting, aluminum foil sealing, detection, and unloading, reducing manual operation and lowering production costs. It has the advantages of high efficiency, high quality, high degree of automation, and intelligent control, and can be widely used in the bottle cap sealing aluminum foil process in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It has broad market prospects and practical value. The aluminum foil detection and positioning device 17 can detect the position and status of the aluminum foil in real time to ensure accurate aluminum foil bonding and reduce scrap rate. The touch screen 6 can set operating parameters and monitor equipment status, which is convenient for operators to quickly adjust and troubleshoot, improving production stability. The equipment adopts a modular design and can be adjusted according to different specifications of bottle caps and aluminum foils, making it suitable for various packaging needs.

[0037] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0039] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine, characterized in that: include: An aluminum foil machine frame (1) is provided with a feeding frame (2) on the front side of the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A cover lifting machine (3) is installed on the feeding frame (2). A cover vibrating cover sorting machine (4) is installed on the feeding frame (2). An aluminum foil unwinding device (5) is provided on the left side of the aluminum foil machine frame (1). An operation touch screen (6) is fixedly installed on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A turntable divider device (7) is installed on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A turntable mechanism (12) is connected to the turntable divider device (7). Multiple sets of fixtures (18) are provided on the turntable mechanism (12). An electromagnetic induction film application device (8) is installed on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A cold pressing device (9) is installed on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). 1) A cover material channel (10) is provided on the front side, and a cover shifting device (11) is provided on the rear side of the cover material channel (10). The cover shifting device (11) is located between the cover material channel (10) and the turntable mechanism (12) and is used to move the cover from the cover material channel (10) to the fixture (18) of the turntable mechanism (12). A cover picking and placing servo robot (15) is provided on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A cover flattening device (16) is provided on the turntable mechanism (12). An aluminum foil detection and positioning device (17) is provided on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). An aluminum foil punching device (19) is provided on the aluminum foil machine frame (1). A good product unloading servo robot (13) and a defective product unloading robot (14) are respectively provided on the aluminum foil machine frame (1).

2. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid lifting machine (3) and the lid vibrating lid sorting machine (4) are connected by a conveying channel, and the conveying channel is used to transport the lid lifted by the lid lifting machine (3) to the lid vibrating lid sorting machine (4).

3. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The touchscreen (6) can set the device's operating parameters, display the device's operating status and fault information.

4. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The turntable divider device (7) enables the turntable mechanism (12) to rotate at a preset angle and time interval.

5. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electromagnetic induction film application device (8) includes an induction coil and a heating control module, which is used to control the heating power and time of the induction coil.

6. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the good product unloading servo robot (13) and the defective product unloading robot (14) include a robotic arm and a gripping mechanism. The robotic arm is used to move the gripping mechanism, and the gripping mechanism is used to grip the lid.

7. The induction-type bottle cap sealing aluminum foil machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lid shifting device (11) includes a shifting cylinder and a gripper. The gripper is used to grab the lid, and the shifting cylinder is used to drive the gripper to move the lid from the lid feed channel (10) to the fixture (18) of the turntable mechanism (12).