Bale-seed cotton round film opening robot
By designing a circular film unpacking robot for seed cotton, and adopting automated operations of conveying, film support, and film cutting components, the problems of low efficiency and insufficient safety in unpacking seed cotton have been solved, realizing an efficient and safe unmanned unpacking process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG CHINA COTTON MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The current technology for unpacking seed cotton is inefficient and unsafe, and manual operation is prone to accidents.
A circular film unpacking robot for seed cotton was designed, comprising a conveying component, a film holding component, a film picking component, and a film cutting component. The robot achieves unmanned operation by using a clamping and cutting mechanism driven by a hydraulic cylinder and a motor, automatically removing the plastic film from the surface of the seed cotton bales.
It achieves efficient unmanned operation, improves the opening efficiency, can open no less than 20 packages per hour, ensures safety, and ensures that the seed cotton after opening is not wrapped in plastic film, making it suitable for subsequent processes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed cotton unpacking technology, and in particular to a robot for unpacking round film seed cotton. Background Technology
[0002] The cotton picked by cotton farmers is called seed cotton. After processing, the cottonseed is removed, and the resulting cotton is called lint. Seed cotton byproducts also have certain uses. Seed cotton is processed using a gin to separate the cotton fibers from the seeds. The separated cottonseed is called raw cottonseed, which contains a small amount of short fibers, or lint, which has considerable utilization value.
[0003] With the widespread adoption of machine-harvested cotton in Xinjiang, machine-harvested cotton is wrapped in a plastic film, and the compressed baled seed cotton weighs between 1.5 and 3 tons. However, the opening of the bales and removal of the outer packaging film are mostly done manually, resulting in low efficiency and inadequate safety measures, making accidents prone to occur during manual opening. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a round film unpacking robot for seed cotton to solve these problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a circular film unpacking robot for seed cotton. Its advantages are: this device can unpack no fewer than twenty packages per hour, with high efficiency and speed, while also offering enhanced safety, enabling unmanned operation. After unpacking, the seed cotton, no longer wrapped in plastic film, can continue to be loosened and fed to the next process.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A round film unpacking robot for packing seed cotton includes a conveying assembly and a housing for conveying seed cotton bales. The housing is equipped with a film-retrieving assembly, and the top of the conveying assembly is equipped with a film-supporting assembly.
[0007] The film-taking assembly includes a first hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the housing. A movable plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder. A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the movable plate. A second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the vertical plate. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder. A film-cutting assembly is provided on the bottom outer wall of the clamping plate.
[0008] The above technical solutions enable unmanned operation. After the seed cotton is opened, it is no longer wrapped in plastic film and can continue to be loosened and fed to the next process.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the conveying assembly includes a support frame, the top of the support frame is respectively provided with a conveying roller and a drive shaft, the outer circumferential wall of the drive shaft is fixedly connected with a sprocket, the sprocket is engaged with a chain, and the top of the support frame is provided with a drive box.
[0010] The above technical solutions enable the conveying components to stably convey cotton seed bales.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the film support assembly includes a support plate fixedly connected to the top of the conveying assembly, the cross-section of the support plate is arc-shaped, a reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential wall of the support plate, and the reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to the conveying assembly.
[0012] The above technical solutions demonstrate that the film support assembly effectively assists in film support, ensuring the stability of the seed cotton bales during subsequent transportation.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the film-cutting assembly includes a mounting plate disposed on one side of the seed cotton bale, and a blade is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the mounting plate.
[0014] The above technical solutions demonstrate that the film support assembly effectively assists in film support, ensuring the stability of the seed cotton bales during subsequent transportation.
[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a transmission box is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the clamping plate, a motor is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the transmission box, a threaded screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a threaded sleeve is engaged with the outer circumferential wall of the threaded screw, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve.
[0016] The above technical solution enables the blade to move laterally, thereby quickly cutting open the plastic film on the surface of the cotton seed bale.
[0017] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting groove is formed on one side of the outer wall of the transmission box, and a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the circumferential outer wall of the threaded sleeve, with one end of the limiting plate passing through the inside of the limiting groove.
[0018] The above technical solution allows the limiting plate to move within the limiting groove, effectively guiding and limiting the horizontal movement of the threaded sleeve.
[0019] The present invention is further configured such that a slider is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate away from the threaded sleeve, and one side of the outer wall of the slider is in contact with one side of the outer wall of the transmission box.
[0020] The above technical solutions ensure that the limiting plate and the threaded sleeve can move horizontally stably.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0022] The seed cotton round film unpacking robot can unpack no less than 20 packages per hour. It has high efficiency and speed, and is also safer. It can achieve unmanned operation. After the seed cotton is unwrapped by plastic film, it can continue to be loosened and fed to the next process.
[0023] The seed cotton round film unpacking robot is equipped with a film support component. The operator first uses the conveyor component to transport the seed cotton bales into the machine casing. During the conveying process, the film support component can play a good auxiliary role in supporting the film, ensuring the stability of the seed cotton bales during subsequent transport.
[0024] The seed cotton round film unpacking robot is equipped with a film-slicing component. After the seed cotton bale is clamped, the first hydraulic cylinder is activated again to lift it up. At the same time as lifting, the motor starts, which drives the threaded screw to rotate. During the rotation of the threaded screw, the threaded sleeve drives the blade to move horizontally, thereby cutting open the plastic film on the surface of the seed cotton bale, realizing the automatic unpacking of the seed cotton bale. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the seed cotton circular film unpacking robot proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component structure of the packaging seed cotton circular film unpacking robot proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the internal structure of the packaging robot for unpacking round films of seed cotton proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the film-retrieving component of the packaging seed cotton circular film unpacking robot proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the film-splitting component of the cotton seed film unpacking robot proposed in this utility model.
[0030] In the diagram: 1. Machine casing; 2. Seed cotton bale; 3. Conveying assembly; 3001. Support frame; 3002. Sprocket; 3003. Drive shaft; 3004. Conveying roller; 3005. Chain; 3006. Drive box; 4. Film support assembly; 4001. Support plate; 4002. Reinforcing plate; 5. Film taking assembly; 5001. First hydraulic cylinder; 5002. Movable plate; 5003. Second hydraulic cylinder; 5004. Vertical plate; 5005. Clamping plate; 6. Film cutting assembly; 6001. Transmission box; 6002. Motor; 6003. Limiting plate; 6004. Limiting groove; 6005. Threaded screw; 6006. Threaded sleeve; 6007. Mounting plate; 6008. Blade. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solution of this patent will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0032] The embodiments of this patent 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 patent, and should not be construed as limiting this patent.
[0033] In the description of this patent, it should be understood that the terms “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this patent 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 patent.
[0034] In the description of this patent, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integral connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] Reference Figures 1-5 The seed cotton round film unpacking robot includes a conveying component 3 for conveying seed cotton bales 2 and a housing 1. The housing 1 is equipped with a film picking component 5, and the top of the conveying component 3 is equipped with a film supporting component 4.
[0036] The film-taking assembly 5 includes a first hydraulic cylinder 5001 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the housing 1. A movable plate 5002 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 5001. A vertical plate 5004 is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the movable plate 5002. A second hydraulic cylinder 5003 is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the vertical plate 5004. A clamping plate 5011 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder 5003. A film-cutting assembly 6 is provided on the bottom outer wall of a set of clamping plates 5011.
[0037] Specifically, the conveying assembly 3 includes a support frame 3001, with a conveying roller 3004 and a drive shaft 3003 respectively installed on the top of the support frame 3001. A sprocket 3002 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the drive shaft 3003, and a chain 3005 is engaged with the sprocket 3002. A drive box 3006 is installed on the top of the support frame 3001, so that the conveying assembly 3 can stably convey the seed cotton bale 2.
[0038] Specifically, the film support assembly 4 includes a support plate 4001 fixedly connected to the top of the conveying assembly 3. The cross-section of the support plate 4001 is arc-shaped, and a reinforcing plate 4002 is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the support plate 4001. The reinforcing plate 4002 is fixedly connected to the conveying assembly 3. The film support assembly 4 can play a good auxiliary film support role, ensuring the stability of the seed cotton bale 2 during subsequent conveying.
[0039] Specifically, the film-cutting assembly 6 includes a mounting plate 6007 disposed on one side of the seed cotton bale 2. A blade 6008 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the mounting plate 6007. The blade 6008 can cut open the plastic film on the surface of the seed cotton bale 2, thereby realizing the automatic opening of the seed cotton bale 2.
[0040] Specifically, a transmission box 6001 is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the clamping plate 5005, a motor 6002 is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the transmission box 6001, a threaded screw 6005 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 6002, a threaded sleeve 6006 is engaged with the circumferential outer wall of the threaded screw 6005, and a mounting plate 6007 is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve 6006, which can drive the blade 6008 to move laterally, thereby quickly cutting open the plastic film on the surface of the seed cotton bale 2.
[0041] Specifically, a limiting groove 6004 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the transmission box 6001, and a limiting plate 6003 is fixedly connected to the outer circumferential wall of the threaded sleeve 6006. One end of the limiting plate 6003 passes through the inside of the limiting groove 6004. By moving the limiting plate 6003 inside the limiting groove 6004, the horizontal movement of the threaded sleeve 6006 can be well guided and limited.
[0042] Specifically, a slider is fixedly connected to the end of the limiting plate 6003 away from the threaded sleeve 6006. The outer wall of one side of the slider contacts the outer wall of one side of the transmission box 6001, ensuring that the limiting plate 6003 and the threaded sleeve 6006 can move horizontally stably.
[0043] Working principle: In operation, the operator first uses the conveying component 3 to transport the seed cotton bales 2 into the machine casing 1. During the conveying process, the film-supporting component 4 provides good auxiliary film support, ensuring the stability of the seed cotton bales 2 during subsequent transport. After the seed cotton bales 2 are transported into the machine casing 1, the first hydraulic cylinder 5001 is activated, which lowers the movable plate 5002 and the clamping plate 5011. When the movable plate 5002 and the clamping plate 5011 have descended to a certain height, the second hydraulic cylinder 5003 is activated. The second hydraulic cylinder 5003 drives the two sets of clamping plates 5011 to move in opposite directions, thereby clamping the cotton seed bale 2. After the cotton seed bale 2 is clamped, the first hydraulic cylinder 5001 starts again to lift it up. At the same time as lifting, the motor 6002 starts, which drives the threaded screw 6005 to rotate. During the rotation of the threaded screw 6005, the threaded sleeve 6006 drives the blade 6008 to move horizontally, thereby cutting open the plastic film on the surface of the cotton seed bale 2, realizing the automatic opening of the cotton seed bale 2.
[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A seed cotton round film unpacking robot, comprising a conveying assembly (3) for conveying seed cotton bales (2) and a housing (1), characterized in that, The inside of the housing (1) is provided with a film taking assembly (5), and the top of the conveying assembly (3) is provided with a film supporting assembly (4); The film-taking assembly (5) includes a first hydraulic cylinder (5001) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the housing (1). The output end of the first hydraulic cylinder (5001) is fixedly connected to a movable plate (5002). The bottom outer wall of the movable plate (5002) is fixedly connected to a vertical plate (5004). The outer wall of one side of the vertical plate (5004) is fixedly connected to a second hydraulic cylinder (5003). The output end of the second hydraulic cylinder (5003) is fixedly connected to a clamping plate (5011). A film-cutting assembly (6) is provided on the bottom outer wall of a set of clamping plates (5011).
2. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (3) includes a support frame (3001), and a conveying roller (3004) and a drive shaft (3003) are respectively provided on the top of the support frame (3001). A sprocket (3002) is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the drive shaft (3003), and a chain (3005) is engaged with the sprocket (3002). A drive box (3006) is provided on the top of the support frame (3001).
3. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The film support assembly (4) includes a support plate (4001) fixedly connected to the top of the conveying assembly (3). The cross-section of the support plate (4001) is arc-shaped. A reinforcing plate (4002) is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the support plate (4001). The reinforcing plate (4002) is fixedly connected to the conveying assembly (3).
4. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The film-cutting assembly (6) includes a mounting plate (6007) disposed on one side of the seed cotton bale (2), and a blade (6008) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the mounting plate (6007).
5. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, A transmission box (6001) is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the clamping plate (5005). A motor (6002) is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the transmission box (6001). A threaded screw (6005) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (6002). A threaded sleeve (6006) is engaged with the circumferential outer wall of the threaded screw (6005). The mounting plate (6007) is fixedly connected to the threaded sleeve (6006).
6. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, A limiting groove (6004) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the transmission box (6001), and a limiting plate (6003) is fixedly connected to the outer circumference of the threaded sleeve (6006). One end of the limiting plate (6003) passes through the inside of the limiting groove (6004).
7. The seed cotton round film unpacking robot according to claim 6, characterized in that, A slider is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate (6003) away from the threaded sleeve (6006), and one side of the outer wall of the slider is in contact with one side of the outer wall of the transmission box (6001).