Automatic material selecting machine for steel bottle processing
By designing structures such as the receiving shell, conveying components, and correction hooks, automatic correction of the cylinder's posture was achieved, solving the problem of limited applicability of existing devices and improving the efficiency and applicability of automated production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING TONGHUI GAS
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Most existing automatic material sorting devices for steel cylinder processing rely on the gravity of the cylinder body for screening, which has a limited scope of application and cannot effectively correct the posture of steel cylinders with uniform weight.
It adopts a structure including a receiving shell, conveying components, lifting components, and straightening hooks. The receiving plate is driven by a motor to rotate and the straightening hooks are used to adjust the posture of the cylinder, so as to achieve automatic correction and adapt to cylinders of different weights and postures.
It enables automatic correction of the cylinder's posture, improves the applicability and efficiency of automated production, reduces manual intervention, and lowers labor intensity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel cylinder processing technology, specifically to an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing. Background Technology
[0002] In industrial production, gas cylinders are widely used as important containers for storing high-pressure gases. During subsequent processing, such as filling and quality inspection, cylinders need to be transported in a specific orientation, ensuring the cylinder openings face the same direction. Traditional cylinder loading methods mostly rely on manual operation. Workers must manually place each cylinder onto the conveyor and adjust its position so the opening faces the designated direction. This method is not only labor-intensive and physically demanding but also inefficient, failing to meet the demands of large-scale, high-efficiency modern production. To overcome the drawbacks of manual loading, some early automated conveying equipment was developed to automate cylinder transport.
[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN215945971U provides a bottle feeding device with reverse position correction. By installing the first conveyor belt on the right side of the stepped feeding group, the front-to-back length of the first conveyor belt is half the front-to-back length of the bottle material. In this way, when the bottle material rolls onto the first conveyor belt, half of it will be suspended in the air. This allows the bottle material to be rejected based on the difference in gravity between the front and back of the bottle material itself.
[0004] However, most existing sorting devices with correction functions screen bottles by gravity. This method relies heavily on the special structure of the bottle body and has a limited range of applications. If the weight of the bottle body is relatively uniform or if it is not filled with material, it cannot correct its position. Therefore, an automatic sorting machine for steel cylinder processing is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing. This solves the technical problem mentioned in the background that most existing material sorting devices with correction functions rely on gravity to screen the bottles. This method is dependent on the special structure of the bottle body and has a limited range of applications. If the weight of the bottle body is relatively uniform, it cannot correct its position.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing, comprising:
[0007] A receiving shell, wherein a feeding hopper is provided on the receiving shell and a receiving plate is provided on the receiving shell and the receiving plate is driven to rotate by a motor;
[0008] A conveying assembly is connected to the feeding hopper. The feeding hopper is also equipped with a lifting assembly connected to the conveying assembly. The side wall of the conveying assembly is provided with a groove, and an inclined plate is provided on one side of the groove. One end of the inclined plate extends to the receiving plate.
[0009] A vertical plate is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly. A mounting shaft is provided on the vertical plate, and a connecting rod is hinged to the mounting shaft. A straightening hook is provided at the end of the connecting rod, and the straightening hook is located at one end of the conveying assembly.
[0010] The inclined chute is connected to the conveying assembly.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the conveying assembly includes:
[0012] An installation groove is connected to the feeding hopper; the groove is formed on the side wall of the installation groove; and the inclined groove is disposed at one end of the installation groove.
[0013] A roller conveyor is installed in the mounting slot.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the lifting component includes:
[0015] The mounting frame is installed inside the feeding hopper;
[0016] Multiple sets of conveyor rollers are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame; and
[0017] The lifting belt is fitted onto multiple sets of the conveyor rollers, with one end positioned above the conveying assembly.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving plate is provided with a first bevel gear, and a second bevel gear is provided at the end of a set of conveying rollers, the second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment, a shielding shell is provided on one side of the feeding hopper, and the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are located inside the shielding shell.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the end of the correction hook is provided with a counterweight.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, a guide plate is provided on the inclined groove, and one end of the guide plate is bent outward toward the inclined groove.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] When in use, the gas cylinders to be processed are placed in batches into the feeding hopper. The lifting component lifts the gas cylinders in the feeding hopper into the conveying component to convey multiple groups of gas cylinders. During the conveying process, if the subsequent correction speed is slower than the conveying speed, the accumulated gas cylinders can fall through the groove onto the receiving plate. The receiving plate is driven by a motor to rotate and convey the fallen gas cylinders back into the feeding hopper. During the conveying process, if the bottom of the gas cylinder is facing forward, it will fall directly into the inclined chute. If the mouth of the gas cylinder is facing forward, it will be hooked on the correction hook and drive the connecting rod to rotate along the mounting shaft until the bottom of the gas cylinder falls into the inclined chute. The inclined chute connects to the subsequent processing equipment, thus completing the automatic correction of the gas cylinders. It is not affected by the overall weight of the gas cylinders and has a wider range of applications compared to traditional gravity-based devices. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the specific embodiments will be briefly described below. In all the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to the present invention;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal parts structure of an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to this utility model;
[0028] Figure label:
[0029] 1. Receiving shell; 2. Feeding hopper; 3. Motor; 4. Receiving plate; 5. Covering shell; 6. First bevel gear; 7. Mounting frame; 8. Conveyor roller; 9. Second bevel gear; 10. Lifting belt; 11. Mounting groove; 12. Roller conveyor; 13. Inclined chute; 14. Guide plate; 15. Vertical plate; 16. Mounting shaft; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Correcting hook; 19. Counterweight; 20. Groove; 21. Inclined plate. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present invention based on the above application content.
[0031] Example:
[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing, including a receiving shell 1, a feeding hopper 2 connected to the receiving shell 1, and a receiving plate 4 driven to rotate by a motor 3 on the receiving shell 1. A conveying assembly is connected to the feeding hopper 2, and the conveying assembly includes an installation groove 11 connected to the feeding hopper 2. A roller conveyor 12 is installed in the installation groove 11. A groove 20 is formed on the side wall of the installation groove 11, and an inclined groove 13 is provided at one end of the installation groove 11. An inclined plate 21 is provided on one side of the groove 20, and one end of the inclined plate 21 extends to the receiving plate 4. A lifting assembly connected to the conveying assembly is also provided in the feeding hopper 2. The lifting assembly includes an installation frame 7 installed in the feeding hopper 2, and multiple sets of rotatable conveyor rollers 8 are provided on the installation frame 7. A lifting belt 10 is sleeved on the multiple sets of conveyor rollers 8, and one end of the lifting belt 10 is located above the conveying assembly.
[0033] The conveyor roller 8 can be controlled to rotate, driving the lifting belt 10 to move. Multiple sets of lifting plates are spaced along the lifting belt 10, which lifts the cylinders in the feeding hopper 2, moving them to the mounting groove 11. Then, the roller conveyor 12 sequentially transports multiple sets of cylinders out of the feeding hopper 2 for subsequent position correction. If the subsequent position correction speed is slower than the cylinder transport speed, the cylinders will accumulate in the mounting groove 11 and fall onto the inclined plate 21 via the groove 20. The inclined plate 21 guides the cylinders onto the receiving plate 4, which is then driven by the motor 3 to rotate, moving the cylinders back into the feeding hopper 2 for subsequent transport.
[0034] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a first bevel gear 6 is provided on the receiving plate 4, and a second bevel gear 9 is provided at the end of a set of conveying rollers 8. The second bevel gear 9 meshes with the first bevel gear 6. When the motor 3 drives the receiving plate 4 to rotate, it drives the first bevel gear 6 to rotate. Thus, through the cooperation of the first bevel gear 6 and the second bevel gear 9, one set of conveying rollers 8 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the lifting belt 10 to run. Therefore, the return and lifting of the cylinder can be achieved without the need for an external power source. Furthermore, a shielding shell 5 is provided on one side of the feeding hopper 2. The first bevel gear 6 and the second bevel gear 9 are located inside the shielding shell 5 to prevent the movement of the cylinder from interfering with the movement of the first bevel gear 6 and the second bevel gear 9.
[0035] like Figure 1 , 3As shown, in this embodiment, a vertical plate 15 is provided on one side of the conveying assembly, and an installation shaft 16 is provided on the vertical plate 15. A connecting rod 17 is hinged to the installation shaft 16, and a straightening hook 18 is provided at the end of the connecting rod 17. The straightening hook 18 is located at one end of the conveying assembly, and a counterweight 19 is provided at the end of the straightening hook 18. During the conveying process, if the bottle mouth faces outward from the installation groove 11, it will be fitted onto the straightening hook 18 during its movement. The straightening hook 18 prevents the bottle mouth from falling downward and drives the connecting rod 17 to rotate along the installation shaft 16 until the bottom of the bottle falls downward. When the bottom of the bottle faces outward from the installation groove 11, it will fall directly into the inclined groove 13, thus achieving uniform orientation of multiple sets of bottles. Furthermore, the setting of the counterweight 19 improves the stability of the straightening hook 18 when it is stuck on the bottle mouth. A guide plate 14 is provided on the inclined chute 13. One end of the guide plate 14 is bent outwards from the inclined chute 13. The guide plate 14 can guide the bottom of the cylinder so that the cylinder can smoothly enter the inclined chute 13. The inclined chute 13 is connected to the subsequent processing equipment.
[0036] The specific usage and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0037] When in use, the gas cylinders to be processed are placed in batches into the feeding hopper 2. The lifting component lifts the gas cylinders in the feeding hopper 2 into the conveying component to convey multiple groups of gas cylinders. If the subsequent correction speed is slower than the conveying speed during the conveying process, the accumulated gas cylinders can fall through the groove 20 onto the receiving plate 4. The motor 3 drives the receiving plate 4 to rotate, so that the fallen gas cylinders are conveyed back into the feeding hopper 2. During the conveying process of the gas cylinders by the conveying component, if the bottom of the gas cylinder is facing forward, it will fall directly into the inclined chute 13. If the mouth of the gas cylinder is facing forward, it will be hooked on the correction hook and drive the connecting rod 17 to rotate along the mounting shaft 16 until the bottom of the gas cylinder falls into the inclined chute 13. The inclined chute 13 is connected to the subsequent processing equipment, thereby completing the automatic correction of the gas cylinders. At the same time, it is not affected by the overall weight of the gas cylinders. Compared with traditional gravity-based devices, it has a wider range of applications.
[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above. Modifications or improvements can be made to this utility model, which is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this utility model fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing, characterized in that, Including: The receiving shell (1) is provided with a connected feeding hopper (2) and a receiving plate (4) that is driven to rotate by a motor (3). The conveying component is connected to the feeding hopper (2). The feeding hopper (2) is also provided with a lifting component connected to the conveying component. The side wall of the conveying component is provided with a groove (20). An inclined plate (21) is provided on one side of the groove (20). One end of the inclined plate (21) extends to the receiving plate (4). A vertical plate (15) is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly. A mounting shaft (16) is provided on the vertical plate (15), and a connecting rod (17) is hinged to the mounting shaft (16). A straightening hook (18) is provided at the end of the connecting rod (17), and the straightening hook (18) is located at one end of the conveying assembly. The inclined groove (13) is connected to the conveying assembly.
2. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes: The mounting groove (11) is connected to the feeding hopper (2), the groove (20) is formed on the side wall of the mounting groove (11), and the inclined groove (13) is provided at one end of the mounting groove (11); and A roller conveyor (12) is installed in the mounting groove (11).
3. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component includes: The mounting bracket (7) is installed inside the feeding hopper (2); Multiple sets of conveyor rollers (8) are rotatably mounted on the mounting frame (7); and The lifting belt (10) is fitted on multiple sets of the conveyor rollers (8), with one end of it located above the conveying assembly.
4. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The receiving plate (4) is provided with a first bevel gear (6), and a second bevel gear (9) is provided at the end of a set of conveying rollers (8), the second bevel gear (9) meshing with the first bevel gear (6).
5. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A shielding shell (5) is provided on one side of the feeding hopper (2), and the first bevel gear (6) and the second bevel gear (9) are located inside the shielding shell (5).
6. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the correction hook (18) is provided with a counterweight (19).
7. The automatic material sorting machine for steel cylinder processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate (14) is provided on the inclined groove (13), and one end of the guide plate (14) is bent outward toward the inclined groove (13).