Flipper hardware count sorting apparatus
By designing a multi-angle rotation and clamping mechanism for the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment, the problem of adapting the equipment to various specifications of hardware parts has been solved, and the automated sorting and counting of parts with special shapes has been realized.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI FEIYU PACKING MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment is difficult to adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, especially parts with special shapes, which require manual assistance in sorting and reduce the degree of automation.
The flipping and clamping mechanisms employ multi-angle rotation. The flipping plate can be rotated in all directions and at multiple angles through motor-driven gear transmission. The clamping mechanism uses a limit plate and a locking block design to clamp irregularly shaped parts and parts with large size differences.
It expands the applicability of the equipment, improves the degree of automation, and enables the sorting of specially shaped hardware parts without manual assistance, ensuring the accuracy of counting and sorting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hardware counting and sorting technology, and in particular to a flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] Hardware refers to various parts and products made of metal materials such as gold, silver, copper, iron, and aluminum. It is widely used in many fields such as construction, home furnishing, machinery, electronics, automobiles, and aerospace. It has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, high strength, beautiful appearance, durability, and rust resistance.
[0003] The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment is an automated device used for counting and sorting hardware parts. The flip plate is the core component of the equipment, consisting of multiple flip plates. One end of the flip plate is rotatably mounted on a fixed bracket and can be flipped under the action of a corresponding drive device.
[0004] In existing technology, objects move on a conveyor plane. When they reach a certain flipping plate, if the weight of the object is less than the flipping force limit of that flipping plate, the flipping plate completes the flipping action and pushes the object into the corresponding branch conveyor device. If the weight of the object is greater than the flipping force limit, the flipping plate cannot flip, and the object continues to move to the next flipping plate. This achieves sorting of hardware parts according to weight gradient. The flipping plate relies on mechanical contact and photoelectric sensors for counting. For irregularly shaped and overlapping parts, it is impossible to accurately identify the quantity. Multi-beam laser scanning of the three-dimensional contour of the parts, combined with volume calculation method, can improve the counting accuracy of irregular parts. However, the fixed-angle flipping plate is difficult to adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, which limits the applicability of the equipment. For some special-shaped parts, manual assistance is required for sorting, which reduces the degree of automation. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device, which aims to improve the problem that the fixed-angle flip plate in the prior art is difficult to adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, which limits the applicability of the equipment. For some special-shaped parts, manual assistance is required for sorting, which reduces the degree of automation.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device, including a conveyor table, wherein flipping mechanisms are equidistantly installed on the front side of the outer wall of the conveyor table, the flipping mechanisms are used to achieve multi-angle rotation, and a clamping mechanism is installed on the top of the flipping mechanism, the clamping mechanism being used to clamp workpieces of different specifications; the flipping mechanism includes a frame, the frame being equidistantly installed on the bottom of the front side of the outer wall of the conveyor table, bearings being fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the frame, a rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bearing, a gear being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft on the right side, a fixing plate being fixedly connected to the right side of the frame, and a drive assembly being installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The drive assembly includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the fixed plate. A second gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the second gear meshes with the first gear.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a housing, and a square plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the housing.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The clamping mechanism includes a limiting plate, which is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the square plate. Multiple fixing blocks are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the top wall of the limiting plate. A protrusion is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing block. A locking block is rotatably connected to the front side of the inner wall of the protrusion. Multiple sliders are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the rear side of the outer wall of the protrusion.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The inner wall of the protrusion is equipped with a connecting block, and the front and rear sides of the outer wall of the connecting block are provided with sliding grooves. The slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the connecting block. A transmission component is installed at the bottom of the limiting plate.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] The transmission assembly includes a telescopic rod, which is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the housing. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod, and the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] A processing chamber is installed on the top of the conveyor, and the processing chamber is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the conveyor.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] The inner wall of the processing chamber is fixedly connected with multiple lifting rods at equal intervals, and a sensor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each lifting rod.
[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. In this utility model, the rotation of the motor drives the rotation of the second gear. Since the second gear is meshed with the first gear, the second gear drives the first gear, and the first gear drives the rotating shaft to rotate in the bearing, thereby causing the first gear to drive the long plate of the outer shell and the top wall to rotate, realizing omnidirectional and multi-angle rotation. It can adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, improve the applicability of the equipment, and eliminate the need for manual sorting for some special-shaped parts, thus improving the degree of automation.
[0023] 2. In this utility model, the telescopic rod moves up and down, thereby driving the limiting plate to move up and down. The limiting plate pulls the connecting block, and the connecting block slides on the inner wall of the protrusion. When the limiting plate moves upward, the wider part of the outer wall of the connecting block will squeeze the locking block. The locking block rotates and drives the protrusion to slide in the fixed block, so that the protrusion slides towards the middle of the limiting plate to clamp the hardware. For irregularly shaped parts and parts with large size differences, it can be fixed to ensure that they can be flipped and separated smoothly. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device proposed in this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device proposed in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device proposed in this utility model.
[0029] Legend:
[0030] 1. Conveyor; 2. Tilting mechanism; 201. Bearing; 202. Rotating shaft; 203. Housing; 204. Square plate; 205. Gear 1; 206. Drive assembly; 2061. Gear 2; 2062. Motor; 207. Fixing plate; 208. Frame; 3. Clamping mechanism; 301. Locking block; 302. Slide groove; 303. Connecting block; 304. Protrusion; 305. Fixing block; 306. Limiting plate; 307. Transmission assembly; 3071. Connecting frame; 3072. Telescopic rod; 308. Connecting rod; 309. Slider; 4. Processing chamber; 5. Hanging rod; 6. Sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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.
[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This utility model provides an embodiment of a flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device, including a conveyor table 1. A flipping mechanism 2 is equidistantly installed on the front side of the outer wall of the conveyor table 1. The flipping mechanism 2 is used to achieve multi-angle rotation. A clamping mechanism 3 is installed on the top of the flipping mechanism 2, used to clamp workpieces of different specifications. The flipping mechanism 2 includes a frame 208, which is equidistantly installed on the bottom front side of the outer wall of the conveyor table 1. Bearings 201 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the frame 208. A rotating shaft 202 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bearing 201. A gear 205 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the right rotating shaft 202. A fixing plate 207 is fixedly connected to the right side of the frame 208. A drive assembly 206 is installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate 207. The drive assembly 206 includes a motor 2062, which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing plate 207. On the right side, a gear 2061 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 2062. The gear 2061 meshes with the gear 205. The end of the rotating shaft 202 is fixedly connected to the housing 203. A square plate 204 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the housing 203. The rotation of the motor 2062 drives the gear 2061 to rotate. Since the gear 2061 meshes with the gear 205, the gear 2061 transmits power to the gear 205. The gear 205 then drives the rotating shaft 202 to rotate in the bearing 201. Thus, the gear 205 drives the housing 203 and the square plate 204 on the top wall to rotate in all directions and at multiple angles. This design can adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, thereby expanding the application range of the equipment. For parts with special shapes, this mechanism can sort them without manual assistance, effectively improving the level of automation.
[0033] Specifically, the rotation of motor 2062 drives gear 2061 to rotate. Since gear 2061 meshes with gear 205, gear 2061 drives gear 205, which in turn drives shaft 202 to rotate within bearing 201. This causes gear 205 to rotate housing 203 and the square plate 204 on top wall, achieving omnidirectional and multi-angle rotation. This allows the equipment to adapt to various specifications of hardware parts, improving its applicability. For some special-shaped parts, manual sorting is not required, thus increasing the degree of automation.
[0034] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The clamping mechanism 3 includes a limiting plate 306, which is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the square plate 204. Multiple fixing blocks 305 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the top wall of the limiting plate 306. A protrusion 304 is slidably connected to the inner wall of each fixing block 305. A locking block 301 is rotatably connected to the front side of the inner wall of each protrusion 304. Multiple sliders 309 are fixedly connected at equal intervals to the rear side of the outer wall of each protrusion 304. A connecting block 303 is installed on the inner wall of each protrusion 304. Slide grooves 302 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the outer wall of the connecting block 303. The sliders 309 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide grooves 302. A connecting rod 308 is rotatably connected to the lower middle part of the inner wall of the connecting block 303. A transmission assembly 307 is installed at the bottom of the limiting plate 306. The transmission assembly 307 includes a telescopic rod 3072, which is fixedly connected to the outer shell 2. On the inner bottom wall of 03, the top end of the telescopic rod 3072 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 3071. The connecting rod 308 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame 3071. The up and down movement of the telescopic rod 3072 can drive the limiting plate 306 to move up and down accordingly. The limiting plate 306 then pulls the connecting block 303, causing the connecting block 303 to slide in the inner wall of the protrusion 304. When the limiting plate 306 moves upward, the wider part of the outer wall of the connecting block 303 will apply pressure to the locking block 301, causing the locking block 301 to rotate. The rotation of the locking block 301 will then cause the protrusion 304 to slide in the fixed block 305, thereby causing the protrusion 304 to slide towards the middle of the limiting plate 306 to clamp the hardware. This mechanism plays an important role in fixing irregularly shaped parts or parts with large size differences, ensuring the smooth flipping and separation of the parts.
[0035] Specifically, the telescopic rod 3072 moves up and down, thereby driving the limiting plate 306 to move up and down. The limiting plate 306 pulls the connecting block 303, and the connecting block 303 slides on the inner wall of the protrusion 304. When the limiting plate 306 moves upward, the wider part of the outer wall of the connecting block 303 will squeeze the locking block 301. The locking block 301 rotates and drives the protrusion 304 to slide in the fixing block 305, so that the protrusion 304 slides towards the middle of the limiting plate 306 to clamp the hardware. For irregularly shaped parts and parts with large size differences, it fixes them to ensure that they can be flipped and separated smoothly.
[0036] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A processing chamber 4 is installed on the top of the conveyor 1. The processing chamber 4 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the conveyor 1. Multiple hanging rods 5 are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the inner wall of the processing chamber 4. A sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the hanging rod 5.
[0037] Specifically, conveyor 1 is used to connect the feeding, sorting and unloading links to realize the continuous transmission of hardware parts. Sensor 6 detects the number of parts passing by by blocking the light beam. It is suitable for regular shaped parts and accurately counts and identifies the specifications of hardware parts passing through the flip plate, providing signals for sorting.
[0038] Working principle: The rotational motion of motor 2062 is transmitted through gear 2061. Gear 2061 is tightly meshed with gear 205, thus transmitting power to gear 205. The rotation of gear 205 drives shaft 202 to rotate smoothly in bearing 201. The rotational motion of shaft 202 causes housing 203 and square plate 204 on top wall to rotate accordingly. This all-round, multi-angle rotation design allows the equipment to adapt to hardware parts of various specifications, greatly expanding the applicability of the equipment. For hardware parts with special shapes or large size differences, the equipment can effectively sort them without manual assistance, thus significantly improving the level of automation.
[0039] The vertical movement of the telescopic rod 3072 is driven by a mechanical linkage to move the limiting plate 306 vertically. During the movement, the limiting plate 306 pulls the connecting block 303, causing it to slide on the inner wall of the protrusion 304. When the limiting plate 306 moves upward, the wider part of the outer wall of the connecting block 303 squeezes the locking block 301, causing the locking block 301 to rotate. The rotation of the locking block 301 then causes the protrusion 304 to slide within the fixing block 305, allowing the protrusion 304 to slide towards the center of the limiting plate 306, thereby clamping the hardware. This design is particularly suitable for irregularly shaped parts and parts with large size differences, effectively fixing these parts and ensuring their stability during flipping and separation, thus ensuring smooth operation.
[0040] 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 flip-plate hardware counting and sorting device, comprising a conveyor (1), characterized in that: The outer wall front side of the conveyor (1) is equidistantly equipped with a flipping mechanism (2), which is used to achieve multi-angle rotation. The top of the flipping mechanism (2) is equipped with a clamping mechanism (3), which is used to clamp workpieces of different specifications. The flipping mechanism (2) includes a frame (208), which is equidistantly installed on the bottom front side of the outer wall of the conveyor (1). Bearings (201) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the frame (208). A rotating shaft (202) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bearing (201). A gear (205) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (202) on the right side. A fixing plate (207) is fixedly connected to the right side of the frame (208). A drive assembly (206) is installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate (207).
2. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (206) includes a motor (2062), which is fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the fixed plate (207). The output end of the motor (2062) is fixedly connected to a gear two (2061), which meshes with a gear one (205).
3. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the rotating shaft (202) is fixedly connected to a housing (203), and a square plate (204) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the housing (203).
4. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) includes a limiting plate (306), which is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the square plate (204). Multiple fixing blocks (305) are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the top wall of the limiting plate (306). A protrusion (304) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing block (305). A locking block (301) is rotatably connected to the front side of the inner wall of the protrusion (304). Multiple sliders (309) are fixedly connected at equal intervals on the rear side of the outer wall of the protrusion (304).
5. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the protrusion (304) is equipped with a connecting block (303), and the front and rear sides of the outer wall of the connecting block (303) are provided with sliding grooves (302). The slider (309) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (302). The lower part of the inner wall of the connecting block (303) is rotatably connected with a connecting rod (308). The bottom of the limiting plate (306) is equipped with a transmission assembly (307).
6. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (307) includes a telescopic rod (3072), which is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the outer shell (203). A connecting frame (3071) is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod (3072), and the connecting rod (308) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame (3071).
7. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the conveyor (1) is equipped with a processing chamber (4), which is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the conveyor (1).
8. The flip-plate hardware counting and sorting equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner wall of the processing chamber (4) is fixedly connected with multiple lifting rods (5) at equal intervals, and the bottom end of the lifting rods (5) is fixedly connected with a sensor (6).