An apparatus for sorting moxa sticks
By using multi-module coordinated motion and precise positioning technology, the problem of low automation in moxa stick packaging devices has been solved, achieving efficient and orderly arrangement and consistent posture of moxa sticks, thereby improving production efficiency and equipment compatibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANYANG PUNOVA AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing moxa stick packaging equipment has a low degree of automation, especially in the sorting and wrapping boxing stages, where efficiency is low and the equipment has poor compatibility, making it unable to adapt to different specifications of moxa sticks.
Employing multi-module coordinated motion and precise positioning technology, the electric linear module is used to control the precise three-dimensional spatial displacement of the moxa stick, achieving efficient and orderly arrangement of the moxa stick. The U-shaped groove and the moxa stick gathering channel are used to ensure the consistency of the moxa stick's posture during the transfer process.
It achieves efficient and automatic sorting of moxa sticks, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency, enhances equipment compatibility, and adapts to moxa sticks of different specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of moxa stick processing technology, specifically relating to a moxa stick sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] Moxa sticks are cylindrical rolls made by wrapping moxa wool in cotton paper. They are mainly used for moxibustion.
[0003] To facilitate transportation and storage, moxa sticks are sometimes packaged in a film-coated manner, tightly binding several layers of moxa sticks into a single package. This requires the moxa sticks to be neatly arranged, but currently, automation in this area is low, and manual intervention is still largely required, resulting in inefficiency. Existing automated packaging equipment is slow in processing moxa sticks, especially in the sorting, film-coating, and boxing stages, where each stick needs to be processed individually, making batch processing impossible. Furthermore, the equipment has poor compatibility; some packaging equipment can only handle moxa sticks of specific sizes or shapes, failing to adapt to products of different specifications. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a moxa stick sorting device that achieves efficient and orderly arrangement of moxa sticks through multi-module coordinated movement and precise positioning technology.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A moxa stick sorting device includes a frame with two mutually perpendicularly arranged electric linear modules A and C. The electric linear module C has a strip receiving plate, and an upper push plate mechanism fixing frame is located above the strip receiving plate. The upper push plate mechanism fixing frame has an electric linear module B, which has an upper push plate lifting cylinder. An upper push plate is located at the bottom of the upper push plate lifting cylinder. Above the electric linear module A are staggered moxa stick gathering channels and U-shaped grooves. The U-shaped grooves are connected to the electric linear module A via a transition plate. The moxa stick gathering channels are located between the electric linear module C and the U-shaped grooves.
[0007] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove is lower than the bottom surface of the moxa stick gathering channel, and the height difference between the two can accommodate multiple layers of moxa sticks.
[0008] The front end of the moxa stick gathering channel is provided with outwardly inclined guide plates on both sides.
[0009] The receiving plate is provided with several arc-shaped grooves for receiving moxa sticks.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] This invention employs multiple electrically driven linear modules in coordinated control to achieve precise three-dimensional spatial displacement of the moxa sticks. Electrically driven linear module C moves the receiving tray to the side of the moxa stick gathering channel. Electrically driven linear module B drives the pusher plate to push the moxa sticks on the receiving tray through the moxa stick gathering channel into the U-shaped mold groove, neatly stacking them into upper and lower layers. During this process, the moxa stick gathering channel laterally arranges the moxa sticks, ensuring they fit tightly together. The arranged moxa sticks are then pushed layer by layer into the U-shaped mold groove, completing the sorting process and preparing for subsequent film coating and packaging. In this invention, the U-shaped mold groove and the moxa stick gathering channel work together to ensure the consistency of the moxa sticks' posture during transfer. This solution has a high degree of automation, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an moxa stick sorting device according to the present invention;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the upper push plate mechanism fixing frame described in this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0015] Reference Figure 1-2 As shown, a moxa stick sorting device includes a frame. The frame is equipped with two mutually perpendicularly arranged electric linear modules, A 100 and C 200. Electric linear module C has a strip receiving plate 201, and an upper push plate mechanism fixing frame 300 is located above the strip receiving plate. The upper push plate mechanism fixing frame is equipped with an electric linear module B 400, which has an upper push plate lifting cylinder 401. An upper push plate 402 is located at the bottom of the upper push plate lifting cylinder. Above electric linear module A 100, there are staggered moxa stick gathering channels 101 and U-shaped mold grooves 102. The U-shaped mold groove 102 is connected to electric linear module A 100 via a transition plate 103. The moxa stick gathering channel is located between electric linear module C 200 and U-shaped mold groove 102.
[0016] In order to achieve automatic sorting of moxa sticks, the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove 102 is lower than the bottom surface of the moxa stick gathering channel 101, and the height difference between the two can accommodate multiple layers of moxa sticks.
[0017] The front end of the moxa stick collecting channel 101 is provided with outwardly inclined guide plates 104 on both sides. The purpose is to allow the moxa sticks to enter the moxa stick collecting channel smoothly.
[0018] The receiving plate 201 is provided with several arc-shaped grooves 202 for receiving moxa sticks.
[0019] The operating flow of this utility model is as follows: The connecting strip plate 201 is fixed on the electric linear module C 200 and can move left and right (it should be noted that...). Figure 2 The image shows the starting and ending positions of the moxa stick receiving plate. During operation, the receiving plate moves to the receiving position to begin receiving the moxa stick. After the moxa stick is received, the electric linear module C drives the receiving plate to move. When it reaches the position aligned with the gathering channel 101, the receiving plate stops (this position is determined by the displacement of the motor controlled by electrical components). At this time, the upper push plate cylinder 401 drives the upper push plate 402 to fall, and then the electric linear module B... The 400 motor drives the upper push plate to push half of the moxa sticks on the receiving plate forward. When passing through the gathering channel, this part of the moxa sticks is tightly packed without gaps, and finally pushed down into the U-shaped mold trough 102. At this time, the first layer of moxa sticks has been placed in place. Then, the upper push plate cylinder lifts up, and the electric linear module B takes the upper push plate back to the initial position. Then the receiving plate moves to align the remaining half of the moxa sticks with the gathering channel. Then the receiving plate stops, the upper push plate cylinder falls, and the upper push plate pushes the remaining moxa sticks forward out of the receiving plate. First, the moxa sticks pass through the gathering channel and are squeezed together, and then they are directly pushed into the U-shaped mold trough, so that this part of the moxa sticks is stacked on top of the first layer. At this time, the moxa sticks are sorted. The upper push plate cylinder returns to the initial position to wait. The U-shaped mold trough is also sent into the subsequent packaging process by the electric linear module A 100 below. After the moxa sticks on the U-shaped mold trough are sent out, the empty U-shaped mold trough also returns to the initial position, waiting for the next cycle.
[0020] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model are included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A device for sorting of incense sticks, characterized in that, The application relates to a machine frame, wherein an electric linear module A and an electric linear module C are arranged perpendicularly on the machine frame, a joint bar supporting plate is arranged on the electric linear module C, an upper pushing plate mechanism fixing frame is arranged above the joint bar supporting plate, an electric linear module B is arranged on the upper pushing plate mechanism fixing frame, an upper pushing plate lifting cylinder is arranged on the electric linear module B, and an upper pushing plate is arranged at the bottom of the upper pushing plate lifting cylinder; an Ai stick folding channel and a U-shaped die groove are arranged above the electric linear module A in a staggered mode, the U-shaped die groove is connected with the electric linear module A through a transition plate, and the Ai stick folding channel is located between the electric linear module C and the U-shaped die groove.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom surface of the U-shaped die groove is lower than the bottom surface of the Ai stick folding channel, and the height difference between the two can accommodate multiple layers of Ai sticks.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, Two material guide plates are arranged on the two sides of the front end of the Ai stick folding channel in an outwardly inclined mode.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of arc-shaped grooves are arranged on the joint bar supporting plate and used for placing Ai sticks.