Same-direction sorting and counting device for small strip packages
By adjusting the position of the carriage and baffle by pulling the lever, combined with photoelectric detection and automatic feeding system, the problem of machine downtime and manual intervention caused by inconsistent orientation of small packages was solved. This achieved automated same-direction material handling and counting of small packages, improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI SHUNDI FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
In the production of small packs, inconsistent orientation leads to machine downtime and increased manual intervention, reducing packaging efficiency and product quality stability.
By pulling the lever to adjust the position of the carriage and baffle, combined with photoelectric detection and automatic feeding system, the same-direction material handling and counting of small strips can be achieved, reducing manual intervention and improving the boxing speed and automation level.
It enables automated same-direction material handling and counting of small packages, reducing machine downtime and manual intervention, and improving production efficiency and product quality stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material handling device technology, and in particular to a small strip package material handling and counting device in the same direction. Background Technology
[0002] In modern industrial production, especially in the food, pharmaceutical, and daily necessities industries, small strip packaging is widely used because it is convenient to carry, store, and use in fixed quantities. From food such as chocolate bars and chewing gum to medicines such as tablets and capsules, and daily necessities such as wet wipes and face masks, small strip packaging has become an important link between products and consumers. Material counting devices are required in the production and packaging process of small strips.
[0003] If the orientation of the small packages is inconsistent when they enter the subsequent packaging stage, they may need to be manually rearranged or adjusted. This will increase the packaging time and labor costs, reduce the overall packaging efficiency, and the inconsistent orientation of the small packages may cause the shrink film to wrap unevenly, resulting in wrinkles or damage. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a small bag unidirectional sorting and counting device. By pulling the lever out of the fixing hole, the slide is pulled to drive the baffle. When the baffle moves to the appropriate position, the lever is released. When the lever is released, the spring bounces the connecting plate into the fixing hole and fixes it. Thus, by adjusting the length and width, the small bags are sorted, reducing machine downtime and manual intervention caused by inconsistent orientation, and improving the boxing speed.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A small strip package unidirectional material counting device includes: a base plate as a supporting body; a collection box fixedly connected to the top right side of the base plate; a material sorting box fixedly connected to the right end of the collection box; a slide frame slidably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the material sorting box; a pull rod slidably connected to the inner wall of each slide frame; a connecting plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of each pull rod; a spring provided between each connecting plate and the inner wall of each slide frame; a baffle fixedly connected to the top of each slide frame; a feeding assembly provided to the top left side of the base plate; and the bottom end of the material sorting box fixedly connected to the top of the base plate.
[0007] Furthermore, one end of each spring is connected to a connecting plate, and the other end of each spring is connected to the inner wall of the carriage.
[0008] Furthermore, the inner wall of the material sorting box is provided with multiple fixing holes corresponding to the pull rod, and the outer wall of the baffle is slidably connected to the inner wall of the material sorting box.
[0009] Furthermore, a photoelectric receiver is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the material handling box, and a photoelectric transmitter is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the material handling box.
[0010] Furthermore, an inclined plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the material handling box.
[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes an electric slide rail fixedly connected to the top left side of the base plate, a fixed plate fixedly connected to the opposite end of the electric slide rail, a feeding box rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed plate, a fixed box fixedly connected to the front end of the fixed plate, a motor fixedly connected to the left end of the fixed box, and a drive assembly provided at the right end of the motor.
[0012] Furthermore, a feeding plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box.
[0013] Furthermore, the drive end assembly includes a worm located at the motor drive end and a worm wheel located at the front end of the feed box, and the worm and the worm wheel are meshed together.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, by pulling the pull rod to disengage from the fixing hole, the slide is pulled to drive the baffle. When the baffle moves to the appropriate position, the pull rod is released. When the pull rod is released, the spring will spring the connecting plate into the fixing hole and fix it. Thus, by adjusting the length and width, the small strips are straightened, reducing machine downtime and manual intervention caused by inconsistent orientation, and improving the boxing speed.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, the electric slide rail is activated to drive the fixed plate, which in turn drives the feeding box. At this time, the motor is activated to drive the worm gear, which in turn drives the worm wheel. The worm wheel drives the feeding box to rotate, and then the small strips fall into the collection box along with the feeding plate. Thus, there is no need for manual feeding one by one, which greatly reduces the manual operation links, improves the automation level of the entire production process, and improves production efficiency and product quality stability. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a small strip package unidirectional material counting device proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the material collection box structure of a small strip package unidirectional material counting device proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the material handling box structure of a small strip package same-direction material handling and counting device proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component structure of a small strip package same-direction material counting device proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fixing box structure of a small strip package same-direction material counting device proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Legend:
[0023] 1. Base plate; 2. Collection box; 3. Sorting box; 4. Slide; 5. Tie rod; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Spring; 8. Fixing hole; 9. Baffle; 10. Photoelectric transmitter; 11. Photoelectric receiver; 12. Inclined plate; 13. Electric slide rail; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Feeding box; 16. Fixing box; 17. Motor; 18. Worm gear; 19. Worm wheel; 20. Discharge plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a small strip package unidirectional material counting device, comprising: a base plate 1 serving as a supporting body; a material collection box 2 fixedly connected to the top right side of the base plate 1; a material sorting box 3 fixedly connected to the right end of the material collection box 2; slide frames 4 slidably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the material sorting box 3; a pull rod 5 slidably connected to the inner wall of each slide frame 4; a connecting plate 6 fixedly connected to the outer wall of each pull rod 5; a spring 7 provided between each connecting plate 6 and the inner wall of each slide frame 4; and a baffle 9 fixedly connected to the top of each slide frame 4. A feeding assembly is provided on the top left side of the base plate 1. The bottom end of the material handling box 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. One end of each spring 7 is connected to the connecting plate 6, and the other end of each spring 7 is connected to the inner wall of the slide 4. The inner wall of the material handling box 3 is provided with multiple fixing holes 8 corresponding to the pull rod 5. The outer wall of the baffle 9 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the material handling box 3. A photoelectric receiver 11 is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the material handling box 3, a photoelectric transmitter 10 is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the material handling box 3, and an inclined plate 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the material handling box 3.
[0026] Specifically, when it is necessary to align small packages in the same direction, first pull the lever 5 to disengage it from the fixing hole 8. At this time, the slide 4 is in a movable state. Pulling the slide 4 will move the baffle 9 along with it. After the baffle 9 is adjusted to the appropriate position, release the lever 5. The spring 7 will immediately take effect, pushing the connecting plate 6 to spring up and re-insert it into the fixing hole 8, thus locking the positions of the slide 4 and the baffle 9. In this way, by adjusting the position of the baffle 9, the length and width of the sorting area can be changed, effectively organizing the miscellaneous items. The disordered small packages are arranged in the same direction, which greatly reduces machine downtime and manual adjustment caused by misalignment of the small packages, and significantly improves the efficiency of cartoning. In the counting stage, photoelectric emitters 10 and photoelectric receivers 11 are installed on both sides of the sorting box 3. When a small package enters the sorting box 3, it will block the light emitted by the photoelectric emitter 10, causing the light intensity received by the photoelectric receiver 11 to change. By accurately detecting and counting the number of light intensity changes, the number of small packages passing through the sorting box 3 can be accurately counted.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The feeding assembly includes an electric slide rail 13 fixedly connected to the top left of the base plate 1. A fixed plate 14 is fixedly connected to the opposite end of the electric slide rail 13. A feeding box 15 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed plate 14. A fixed box 16 is fixedly connected to the front end of the front fixed plate 14. A motor 17 is fixedly connected to the left end of the fixed box 16. A drive assembly is provided at the right end of the motor 17. A feeding plate 20 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box 15. The drive assembly includes a worm 18 located at the drive end of the motor 17 and a worm wheel 19 located at the front end of the feeding box 15. The worm 18 and the worm wheel 19 are meshed together.
[0028] Specifically, at the start of the feeding operation, the small packages are poured into the feeding box 15. Then, the electric slide rail 13 is activated, which drives the fixed plate 14 to move along the predetermined track, thereby causing the feeding box 15 to move synchronously. When it moves to the precise feeding position, the motor 17 is activated. The drive end of the motor 17 drives the worm gear 18 to rotate at high speed. Due to the meshing transmission characteristics of the worm gear 18 and the worm wheel 19, the rotation of the worm gear 18 will drive the worm wheel 19 to rotate accordingly, causing the feeding box 15 to flip inside the fixed plate 14. As the feeding box 15 flips, the small packages inside slide orderly into the collection box 2 along the guide of the unloading plate 20. This automated feeding process completely replaces the traditional manual feeding mode, greatly reducing the manual intervention links. It not only significantly improves the automation level of the production process, but also ensures the feeding speed and accuracy through stable mechanical operation, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality stability.
[0029] Working principle: When feeding is required, small strips are poured into the feeding box 15. The electric slide rail 13 is then activated, causing the fixed plate 14 to move. As the fixed plate 14 moves, the feeding box 15 moves as well. When the feeding box 15 reaches the appropriate position, the motor 17 is activated, causing its drive end to rotate, which in turn rotates the worm gear 18. The worm gear 18 then rotates the worm wheel 19, which in turn rotates the feeding box 15 inside the fixed plate 14. As the feeding box 15 rotates, the small strips fall into the collection box 2 along with the discharge plate 20. This eliminates the need for manual feeding, significantly reducing manual operations, improving the automation level of the entire production process, increasing production efficiency, and enhancing product quality stability. When sorting materials in the correct direction, pull rod 5 is pulled to disengage it from the inside of the fixing hole 8. At this time, pull slide 4 is pulled to move baffle 9. When baffle 9 moves to the appropriate position, release pull rod 5. When pull rod 5 is released, spring 7 will spring the connecting plate 6. When the connecting plate 6 is springed, it will be inserted into the fixing hole 8 for fixation. In this way, the small packages are straightened by adjusting the length and width, reducing machine downtime and manual intervention caused by inconsistent orientation, and improving the boxing speed. When counting is required, a photoelectric transmitter 10 is installed on one side of the sorting box 3 and a photoelectric receiver 11 is installed on the other side. When the small packages are sorted in the sorting box 3, the photoelectric signal will be blocked, causing the light intensity received by the photoelectric receiver 11 to change. By detecting the number of such light intensity changes, the number of small packages that have passed can be counted.
[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A counting device for unidirectional material handling of small strip packages, characterized in that, include: The base plate (1) serves as the main support. A material collection box (2) is fixedly connected to the top right side of the base plate (1). A material sorting box (3) is fixedly connected to the right end of the material collection box (2). A slide frame (4) is slidably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the material sorting box (3). A pull rod (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide frame (4). A connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull rod (5). A spring (7) is provided between the connecting plate (6) and the inner wall of the slide frame (4). A baffle (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the slide frame (4). A feeding assembly is provided on the top left side of the base plate (1). The bottom end of the material sorting box (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1).
2. The small strip package same-direction material counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of each spring (7) is connected to the connecting plate (6), and the other end of each spring (7) is connected to the inner wall of the slide (4).
3. The small strip package same-direction material counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the material handling box (3) is provided with multiple fixing holes (8) corresponding to the pull rod (5), and the outer wall of the baffle (9) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the material handling box (3).
4. The small strip package same-direction material counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A photoelectric receiver (11) is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the material handling box (3), and a photoelectric transmitter (10) is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the material handling box (3).
5. The small strip package same-direction material counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the feeding box (3) is fixedly connected with an inclined plate (12).
6. The small strip package same-direction material counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes an electric slide rail (13) fixedly connected to the top left of the base plate (1). A fixed plate (14) is fixedly connected to the opposite end of the electric slide rail (13). A feeding box (15) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed plate (14). A fixed box (16) is fixedly connected to the front end of the fixed plate (14). A motor (17) is fixedly connected to the left end of the fixed box (16). A drive assembly is provided at the right end of the motor (17).
7. A small strip package unidirectional material counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the feeding box (15) is fixedly connected to the unloading plate (20).
8. A small strip package unidirectional material counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive end assembly includes a worm (18) located at the drive end of the motor (17) and a worm wheel (19) located at the front end of the feed box (15), and the worm (18) and the worm wheel (19) are meshed together.