A cap locking machine for gel containing bottles

Abstract

The utility model provides a locking cap machine for gel loading bottle, and the bottle cap conveying belt is used for conveying the bottle cap, and the bottle cap conveying belt tail end is provided with the limit plate, so that each bottle cap on the bottle cap conveying belt is closely arranged. The bottle body to be locked is placed into the fixed groove, the telescopic cylinder drives the clamping plate to move close to the other clamping plate, so as to clamp and fix the bottle body to be locked. The driving mechanism takes off the bottle cap abutting against the limit plate and sets it on the bottle body. In the locking cap process, the driving motor drives the clamping cylinder to rotate through the rotating plate, the clamping cylinder drives the bottle cap to rotate, simultaneously, the driving cylinder drives the clamping cylinder to move downward through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor and the rotating plate. So that the bottle cap is set on the bottle body. The driving mechanism places the bottle with the locked cap on the finished product conveying belt, and the finished product conveying belt conveys the bottle with the locked cap to other stations. The above-mentioned locking cap machine for gel loading bottle can realize batch locking cap operation, and increase the processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of capping machines, and in particular to capping machines for gel containers. Background Technology

[0002] A capping machine is an industrial device used to tighten or loosen caps on plastic bottles, glass bottles, and other containers after dispensing. It comes in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic types. Capping machines are suitable for various bottle and cap shapes in the cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

[0003] However, traditional capping machines, such as the patent application number CN201120248987.0 entitled "Medicine Bottle Capping Machine," cannot achieve mass capping operations, thus affecting processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a capping machine for gel containers to address the technical problem that traditional capping machines cannot achieve batch capping operations, which affects processing efficiency.

[0005] A capping machine for gel bottles includes: a receiving platform, a drive mechanism, a bottle body fixing mechanism, a cap conveyor belt, a finished product conveyor belt, and a control mechanism.

[0006] The driving mechanism includes a receiving frame, a lead screw motor, an L-shaped drive plate, a drive cylinder, a cylinder connecting plate, a drive motor, a rotating plate, and a clamping cylinder; the lead screw motor is connected to the receiving platform through the receiving frame; the lead screw motor is driven by the drive cylinder through the L-shaped drive plate; the drive cylinder is driven by the drive motor through the cylinder connecting plate; and the drive motor is driven by the clamping cylinder through the rotating plate.

[0007] The bottle fixing mechanism includes a support platform, two clamping assemblies, and a proximity sensor. The support platform is located in the middle area of ​​the receiving platform. A clamping groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the support platform, a fixing groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of the clamping groove, and a sensing groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of the fixing groove. The two clamping assemblies are symmetrically arranged in the clamping groove. The proximity sensor is located in the sensing groove, with its detection end facing the opening of the sensing groove. The clamping assembly includes a telescopic cylinder and a clamping plate. The telescopic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the clamping groove and drives the clamping plate to move closer to or away from the other clamping plate. An arc-shaped groove is formed on the side of the clamping plate facing the other clamping plate, and an anti-slip pad is provided in the arc-shaped groove. The driving cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the fixing groove through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor, and the rotating plate.

[0008] The bottle cap conveyor belt and the finished product conveyor belt are respectively arranged on both sides of the support platform and are both arranged on the receiving platform; the driving cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the end of the bottle cap conveyor belt through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor and the rotating plate; the driving cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the finished product conveyor belt through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor and the rotating plate.

[0009] The lead screw motor, the drive cylinder, the drive motor, the clamping cylinder, the telescopic cylinder, and the proximity sensor are all electrically connected to the control mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment, the control mechanism is disposed on the receiving platform.

[0011] In one embodiment, the anti-slip pad is a soft rubber pad.

[0012] In one embodiment, the anti-slip pad is a soft silicone pad.

[0013] In one embodiment, the anti-slip mat is a soft plastic mat.

[0014] In one embodiment, the anti-slip pad is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0015] In one embodiment, the drive motor is a servo motor.

[0016] In one embodiment, the drive motor is a stepper motor.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cylinder connecting plate is a circular plate structure.

[0018] In one embodiment, the rotating plate is a circular plate structure.

[0019] In the aforementioned capping machine for gel bottles, a cap conveyor belt transports caps, with a limit plate at the end to ensure a tight arrangement of caps. An external robotic arm places the bottle to be capped into a fixed slot, and a telescopic cylinder drives a clamping plate to move closer to another clamping plate, thus clamping and fixing the bottle. The drive mechanism removes the cap that has abutted against the limit plate and places it on the bottle. During the capping process, a drive motor drives a clamping cylinder to rotate via a rotating plate, which in turn drives the cap to rotate. Simultaneously, the drive cylinder, through a cylinder connecting plate, the drive motor, and the rotating plate, drives the clamping cylinder to move downwards, thus placing the cap on the bottle. The drive mechanism places the capped bottle onto a finished product conveyor belt, which then transports the capped bottle to other workstations. This capping machine for gel bottles enables batch capping operations, increasing processing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a capping machine for gel containers in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bottle fixing mechanism in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0027] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 2 This utility model provides a capping machine 10 for gel bottles. The capping machine 10 for gel bottles includes: a receiving platform 100, a driving mechanism 200, a bottle body fixing mechanism 300, a cap conveyor belt 400, a finished product conveyor belt 500, and a control mechanism 600.

[0028] The drive mechanism 200 includes a receiving frame 210, a lead screw motor 220, an L-shaped drive plate 230, a drive cylinder 240, a cylinder connecting plate 250, a drive motor 260, a rotating plate 270, and a clamping cylinder 280. The lead screw motor 220 is connected to the receiving platform 100 via the receiving frame 210. The lead screw motor 220 is driven by the drive cylinder 240 via the L-shaped drive plate 230. The drive cylinder 240 is driven by the drive motor 260 via the cylinder connecting plate 250. In this embodiment, the cylinder connecting plate 250 is a circular plate structure. The drive motor 260 is driven by the clamping cylinder 280 via the rotating plate 270. In this embodiment, the drive motor 260 is a servo motor. In another embodiment, the drive motor 260 is a stepper motor. In this embodiment, the rotating plate 270 is a circular plate structure.

[0029] The bottle fixing mechanism 300 includes a support platform 310, two clamping assemblies 320, and a proximity sensor 330. The support platform 310 is located in the middle region of the receiving platform 100. A clamping groove 301 is formed in the middle region of the support platform 310; a fixing groove 302 is formed in the middle region of the bottom of the clamping groove 301; and a sensing groove 303 is formed in the middle region of the bottom of the fixing groove 302. The two clamping assemblies 320 are symmetrically arranged within the clamping groove 301. The proximity sensor 330 is located in the sensing groove 303, with its detection end facing the opening of the sensing groove 303. Each clamping assembly 320 includes a telescopic cylinder 321 and a clamping plate 322. The telescopic cylinder 321 is connected to the bottom of the clamping groove 301, and drives the clamping plate 322 to move closer to or further away from the other clamping plate 322. An arc-shaped groove 304 is formed on the side of the clamping plate 322 facing the other clamping plate 322, and an anti-slip pad 323 is provided in the arc-shaped groove 304. The anti-slip pad 323 is a soft rubber pad. In another embodiment, the anti-slip pad 323 is a soft silicone pad. In yet another embodiment, the anti-slip pad 323 is a soft plastic pad. Further, the anti-slip pad 323 is provided with anti-slip texture. The drive cylinder 240 can drive the clamping cylinder 280 to move closer to or away from the fixed groove 302 through the cylinder connecting plate 250, the drive motor 260, and the rotating plate 270.

[0030] The bottle cap conveyor belt 400 and the finished product conveyor belt 500 are respectively arranged on both sides of the support platform 310 and are both mounted on the receiving platform 100. The drive cylinder 240 can drive the clamping cylinder 280 to move closer to or away from the end of the bottle cap conveyor belt 400 through the cylinder connecting plate 250, the drive motor 260, and the rotating plate 270. The drive cylinder 240 can drive the clamping cylinder 280 to move closer to or away from the finished product conveyor belt 500 through the cylinder connecting plate 250, the drive motor 260, and the rotating plate 270.

[0031] The lead screw motor 220, drive cylinder 240, drive motor 260, clamping cylinder 280, telescopic cylinder 321, and proximity sensor 330 are all electrically connected to the control mechanism 600. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the control mechanism 600 is a lower-level machine, specifically a PLC. In another embodiment, the control mechanism 600 is a microcontroller. In other embodiments, the control mechanism 600 includes an upper-level machine and a lower-level machine, which are electrically connected. The control mechanism 600 coordinates the operation of the lead screw motor 220, drive cylinder 240, drive motor 260, clamping cylinder 280, telescopic cylinder 321, and proximity sensor 330 to ensure the operational stability of the capping machine 10 used for gel bottles. In this embodiment, the control mechanism 600 is mounted on the receiving platform 100.

[0032] It should be noted that gel bottles are used to hold antibacterial gels, and gel bottles come in various sizes and specifications. The capping machine 10 described above can accommodate gel bottles of various sizes and specifications. The capping machine 10 employs fully automatic loading and unloading operations, preventing manual operation from introducing pathogens into the gel bottles during the capping process.

[0033] In the operation of the capping machine 10 for gel containers, a cap conveyor belt 400 is used to transport caps. A limit plate 410 is provided at the end of the cap conveyor belt 400 to ensure that the caps on the conveyor belt 400 are closely arranged. An external robotic arm places the bottle to be capped into the fixing groove 302. A telescopic cylinder 321 drives a clamping plate 322 to move closer to another clamping plate 322, thereby clamping and fixing the bottle to be capped. The drive mechanism 200 removes the cap that abuts against the limit plate and places it on the bottle. During the capping process, a drive motor 260 drives a clamping cylinder 280 to rotate via a rotating plate 270. The clamping cylinder 280 drives the cap to rotate. Simultaneously, a drive cylinder 240 drives the clamping cylinder 280 downwards via a cylinder connecting plate 250, a drive motor 260, and a rotating plate 270. This places the cap on the bottle. The drive mechanism 200 places the capped bottles onto the finished product conveyor belt 500, which then transports the capped bottles to other workstations. The capping machine 10 for gel bottles described above enables batch capping operations, increasing processing efficiency.

[0034] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0035] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cap locking machine for gel containing bottles, characterized in that, include: The receiving platform, drive mechanism, bottle body fixing mechanism, bottle cap conveyor belt, finished product conveyor belt, and control mechanism; The driving mechanism includes a receiving frame, a lead screw motor, an L-shaped drive plate, a drive cylinder, a cylinder connecting plate, a drive motor, a rotating plate, and a clamping cylinder; the lead screw motor is connected to the receiving platform through the receiving frame; the lead screw motor is driven by the drive cylinder through the L-shaped drive plate; the drive cylinder is driven by the drive motor through the cylinder connecting plate; and the drive motor is driven by the clamping cylinder through the rotating plate. The bottle fixing mechanism includes a support platform, two clamping assemblies, and a proximity sensor. The support platform is located in the middle area of ​​the receiving platform. A clamping groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the support platform, a fixing groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of the clamping groove, and a sensing groove is formed in the middle area of ​​the bottom of the fixing groove. The two clamping assemblies are symmetrically arranged in the clamping groove. The proximity sensor is located in the sensing groove, with its detection end facing the opening of the sensing groove. The clamping assembly includes a telescopic cylinder and a clamping plate. The telescopic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the clamping groove and drives the clamping plate to move closer to or away from the other clamping plate. An arc-shaped groove is formed on the side of the clamping plate facing the other clamping plate, and an anti-slip pad is provided in the arc-shaped groove. The driving cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the fixing groove through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor, and the rotating plate. The bottle cap conveyor belt and the finished product conveyor belt are respectively arranged on both sides of the support platform and are both arranged on the receiving platform; the driving cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the end of the bottle cap conveyor belt through the cylinder connecting plate, the driving motor and the rotating plate. The drive cylinder can drive the clamping cylinder to move closer to or away from the finished product conveyor belt via the cylinder connecting plate, the drive motor, and the rotating plate; The lead screw motor, the drive cylinder, the drive motor, the clamping cylinder, the telescopic cylinder, and the proximity sensor are all electrically connected to the control mechanism.

2. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control mechanism is located on the receiving platform.

3. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat is a soft rubber mat.

4. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat is a soft silicone mat.

5. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat is a soft plastic mat.

6. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat has anti-slip patterns.

7. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor is a servo motor.

8. The capping machine for gel containers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor is a stepper motor.

9. The capping machine for gel packaging bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder connecting plate is a circular plate structure.

10. The capping machine for gel containers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating plate has a circular plate-like structure.

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