Food cover capping machine feeding detection mechanism

By introducing a vibratory feeder, support frame, and guide assembly into the feeding and inspection mechanism of the capping machine, and utilizing belt clamping and guiding methods in conjunction with a bottom inspection camera, the problem of bottom inspection of the capping machine was solved, achieving efficient bottom appearance inspection of caps and improving inspection quality and efficiency.

CN224411353UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26XIAMEN JIRUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAMEN JIRUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

The existing capping machine's feeding mechanism lacks a bottom inspection mechanism, making it difficult to simultaneously perform visual inspection of the bottom surface of the cap.

Method used

A feeding and inspection mechanism for a food capping machine was designed, including a vibratory plate, a support frame, a guide assembly, and a bottom inspection assembly. It utilizes belt clamping and guiding methods, combined with a bottom inspection camera, to simultaneously inspect the appearance of the bottom of the cap.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables simultaneous visual inspection of the bottom of the cap during the feeding process, improving inspection quality and efficiency, reducing workpiece path, and enhancing the working effect of the capping machine.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a screw cap machine technical field, and specifically is a kind of food cover screw cap machine feed detection mechanism, including vibrating disk, support frame and bottom detection component, the side of vibrating disk is provided with support frame, the top of support frame is provided with guide component, the side of guide component is provided with bottom detection component, the side of bottom detection component is provided with surface detection component, the top of support frame is located the bottom of bottom detection component and surface detection component and is provided with discharge conveyer belt, the side of support frame is located the both sides of discharge conveyer belt and is provided with distribution component;The bottom detection component includes driving pulley and driven pulley;By increasing bottom detection mechanism, using the mode of clamping, guiding, in the process of conveying screw cap detection feeding, the appearance detection is carried out to its bottom surface simultaneously, to improve use effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of capping machine technology, specifically to a feeding and testing mechanism for a food capping machine. Background Technology

[0002] A capping machine, also known as a sealing machine, pressing machine, or locking machine, is a device used to tighten and loosen bottle caps on plastic bottles, glass bottles, and other containers after they have been dispensed. It is widely used in many industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical research and development, cosmetics, personal care products, household cleaning products, and food and beverage. Its main function is to complete the cap tightening operation on the filling production line to ensure the container's airtightness and prevent the contents from evaporating or leaking. Before the capping machine is used to cap food caps, the appearance of the caps needs to be inspected by an inspection agency.

[0003] Currently, the feeding mechanism of a capping machine lacks a bottom inspection mechanism. Typically, the feeding inspection mechanism uses a camera to inspect the appearance of the cap surface. However, since the bottom of the cap is in contact with the conveying mechanism, it is difficult to simultaneously inspect the bottom surface of the workpiece during the actual inspection process. Therefore, a feeding inspection mechanism for a food capping machine is proposed to add a bottom inspection mechanism. By using clamping and guiding methods, the bottom surface can be inspected simultaneously during the feeding and inspection of the cap, thereby improving the efficiency of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a feeding and inspection mechanism for a food capping machine, which allows for simultaneous visual inspection of the bottom surface using clamping and guiding methods, thereby improving the performance.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a feeding and detection mechanism for a food capping machine, including a vibrating plate, a support frame, and a bottom detection component. A support frame is provided on one side of the vibrating plate, a guide component is provided on the top of the support frame, a bottom detection component is provided on one side of the guide component, a surface detection component is provided on one side of the bottom detection component, a discharge conveyor belt is provided on the top of the support frame at the bottom of the bottom detection component and the surface detection component, and a material distribution component is provided on both sides of the discharge conveyor belt on one side of the support frame.

[0006] The bottom detection component includes an active pulley and a driven pulley. Corresponding conveyor belts are fitted around the active pulley and the driven pulley. A bottom detection camera is installed on the top of the support frame at the bottom of the conveyor belt.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, and using belt clamping and guiding, the bottom of the workpiece is simultaneously inspected during the conveying and feeding process.

[0008] Specifically, the surface inspection component includes a first top inspection camera, and peripheral inspection cameras are equally spaced around the top of the support frame on the periphery of the discharge conveyor belt. A second top inspection camera is provided on one side of the first top inspection camera.

[0009] Specifically, a stepper motor is provided on the top of the drive pulley, and the stepper motor is connected to the drive pulley via a drive shaft.

[0010] Specifically, the guiding assembly includes a guide conveyor belt, a mounting frame is bolted to the top of the support frame located on one side of the guide conveyor belt, a photoelectric sensor is bolted to one side of the mounting frame located on the top of the guide conveyor belt, and guide plates are provided on both sides of the top of the guide conveyor belt.

[0011] Specifically, the material distribution assembly includes a discharge chute, and a miniature cylinder is provided on one side of the discharge chute at the top of the discharge conveyor belt. The output end of the miniature cylinder is connected to a retraction needle by bolts.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] (1) The food capping machine feeding and testing mechanism described in this utility model adds a bottom testing mechanism by setting a vibrating plate, a support frame, an active pulley, a driven pulley, a conveyor belt and a bottom testing camera. By using belt clamping and guiding, the bottom of the workpiece is simultaneously inspected during the feeding and testing process, so as to improve the quality and efficiency of feeding and testing.

[0014] (2) The food capping machine feeding and inspection mechanism described in this utility model can simultaneously complete the appearance inspection of the top and outer surfaces by setting a first top inspection camera, an outer peripheral inspection camera and a second top inspection camera. This not only improves the appearance inspection efficiency, but also helps to reduce the workpiece path and improve the working effect of the capping machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the bottom detection component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide component structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution component structure of this utility model;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Vibratory feeder; 2. Support frame; 3. Guide assembly; 301. Guide conveyor belt; 302. Mounting frame; 303. Photoelectric sensor; 304. Guide plate; 4. Bottom detection assembly; 401. Driven pulley; 402. Driven pulley; 403. Conveyor belt; 404. Bottom detection camera; 405. Stepper motor; 5. Surface detection assembly; 501. First top detection camera; 502. Peripheral detection camera; 503. Second top detection camera; 6. Discharge conveyor belt; 7. Material distribution assembly; 701. Discharge chute; 702. Miniature cylinder; 703. Unloading needle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0023] To facilitate clamping and guiding, and simultaneously perform visual inspection of its bottom surface, thereby improving usability, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the feeding and detection mechanism of the food capping machine of this utility model includes a vibrating plate 1, a support frame 2 and a bottom detection component 4. The support frame 2 is provided on one side of the vibrating plate 1, the top of the support frame 2 is provided with a guide component 3, the bottom detection component 4 is provided on one side of the guide component 3, the surface detection component 5 is provided on one side of the bottom detection component 4, the top of the support frame 2 is provided with a discharge conveyor belt 6 located at the bottom of the bottom detection component 4 and the surface detection component 5, and the support frame 2 is provided with material distribution components 7 on both sides of the discharge conveyor belt 6.

[0024] The bottom detection component 4 includes an active pulley 401 and a driven pulley 402. The active pulley 401 and the driven pulley 402 are fitted with corresponding conveyor belts 403. The top of the support frame 2 is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt 403 and a bottom detection camera 404 is provided.

[0025] In use, a bottom inspection mechanism is added through the vibratory plate 1, support frame 2, drive pulley 401, driven pulley 402, conveyor belt 403 and bottom inspection camera 404. By using belt clamping and guiding, the bottom of the workpiece is simultaneously inspected and processed during the conveying and inspection feeding process.

[0026] To improve the efficiency of appearance inspection, for example, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the present invention also includes the surface detection component 5, which includes a first top detection camera 501. The top of the support frame 2 is provided with peripheral detection cameras 502 at equal intervals around the discharge conveyor belt 6. A second top detection camera 503 is provided on one side of the first top detection camera 501.

[0027] In use, the first top inspection camera 501, the outer peripheral inspection camera 502, and the second top inspection camera 503 can simultaneously complete the appearance inspection of the top and outer surfaces, thereby improving the appearance inspection efficiency of the workpiece.

[0028] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the present invention also includes a stepper motor 405 disposed on the top of the active pulley 401, and the stepper motor 405 is connected to the active pulley 401 via a drive shaft.

[0029] In use, the stepper motor 405 facilitates the rotation of the drive pulley 401 to perform the conveying action, and the bottom detection component 4 also includes a tensioning wheel.

[0030] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the present invention also includes the following: the guide assembly 3 includes a guide conveyor belt 301; the top of the support frame 2 is located on one side of the guide conveyor belt 301 and is connected to a mounting frame 302 by bolts; one side of the mounting frame 302 is located on the top of the guide conveyor belt 301 and is connected to a photoelectric sensor 303 by bolts; and guide plates 304 are provided on both sides of the top of the guide conveyor belt 301.

[0031] During use, the guide conveyor belt 301, mounting frame 302 and guide plate 304 facilitate the correction of workpiece position for material feeding and conveying, and the photoelectric sensor 303 facilitates the detection of the continuity of material feeding to avoid long-term material shortage.

[0032] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the present invention also includes a material distribution component 7 comprising a discharge trough 701, a micro cylinder 702 disposed on one side of the discharge trough 701 at the top of the discharge conveyor belt 6, and a material ejection needle 703 connected to the output end of the micro cylinder 702 by bolts.

[0033] In use, the unloading chute 701, the miniature cylinder 702 and the ejector needle 703 can be used to add an auxiliary unloading mechanism. By pushing, qualified and unqualified workpieces are unloaded separately. The support frame 2 includes a controller, a photoelectric sensor 303, a stepper motor 405, an unloading conveyor belt 6 and a miniature cylinder 702, all of which are electrically connected to the controller via wires.

[0034] In use, this utility model first feeds the workpiece to the guide conveyor belt 301 through two sets of vibrating plates 1. The guide conveyor belt 301 drives the workpiece to be transported to the bottom detection component 4. The guide plate 304 ensures the accuracy of the workpiece's transport position. Then, the workpiece enters the conveyor belt 403 under the transport of the guide conveyor belt 301. At the same time, the stepper motor 405 drives the drive pulley 401 to rotate. Through the relative rotation of the two sets of conveyor belts 403, the workpiece is clamped and moved horizontally. At the same time, the bottom detection camera 404 at the bottom can perform appearance inspection on the bottom surface of the capped workpiece.

[0035] Then, under the conveyor belt 403, the workpiece falls onto the discharge conveyor belt 6 for conveying. When it moves to the designated inspection position, the appearance inspection of the workpiece is completed by the first top inspection camera 501, the outer peripheral inspection camera 502 and the second top inspection camera 503. Finally, the unloading needle 703 is driven by the miniature cylinder 702 of the two group material assembly 7 to push the qualified and unqualified workpieces into the unloading trough 701 respectively, thus completing the material separation and unloading of the workpiece.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food cap capping machine feed detection mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a vibratory feeder (1), a support frame (2), and a bottom detection component (4). The vibratory feeder (1) is provided with a support frame (2) on one side. The support frame (2) is provided with a guide component (3) on the top of the support frame (2). The guide component (3) is provided with a bottom detection component (4) on one side. The bottom detection component (4) is provided with a surface detection component (5) on one side. The top of the support frame (2) is located at the bottom of the bottom detection component (4) and the surface detection component (5) and a discharge conveyor belt (6) is provided. The support frame (2) is located on both sides of the discharge conveyor belt (6) and a material distribution component (7) is provided on both sides. The bottom detection component (4) includes an active pulley (401) and a driven pulley (402). The active pulley (401) and the driven pulley (402) are fitted with corresponding conveyor belts (403). The top of the support frame (2) is located at the bottom of the conveyor belt (403) and a bottom detection camera (404) is provided.

2. The food cap screwing machine feed detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface inspection component (5) includes a first top inspection camera (501), and peripheral inspection cameras (502) are equidistantly arranged on the top of the support frame (2) around the discharge conveyor belt (6). A second top inspection camera (503) is arranged on one side of the first top inspection camera (501).

3. The feeding and detection mechanism for a food capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stepper motor (405) is provided on the top of the drive pulley (401), and the stepper motor (405) is connected to the drive pulley (401) via a drive shaft.

4. The feeding and detection mechanism for a food capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding assembly (3) includes a guide conveyor belt (301), and the top of the support frame (2) is located on one side of the guide conveyor belt (301) and is connected to a mounting frame (302) by bolts. One side of the mounting frame (302) is located on the top of the guide conveyor belt (301) and is connected to a photoelectric sensor (303) by bolts. Guide plates (304) are provided on both sides of the top of the guide conveyor belt (301).

5. The feeding and detection mechanism for a food capping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution assembly (7) includes a discharge chute (701). A miniature cylinder (702) is provided on one side of the discharge chute (701) at the top of the discharge conveyor belt (6). The output end of the miniature cylinder (702) is connected to a retraction needle (703) by bolts.