A material receiving mechanism convenient for maintenance

Abstract

The utility model belongs to cup making machine field, especially relates to a kind of material receiving mechanism of convenient overhaul, comprising: turnover open-close mould module component, with lifting platform, upper die and lower die, the lower die is detachably connected on lifting platform;And lifting platform drives lower die to overturn to realize processing product discharge;The turnover open-close mould module component has feed inlet and discharge outlet along the first direction setting, the feed inlet and discharge outlet are located between upper die and lower die;Material receiving component is set to the discharge outlet side of turnover open-close mould module component, for receiving the product of turnover open-close mould module component processing completion;Its characterized in that, still include the slide rail along the second direction setting, the material receiving component is slidably connected on slide rail to reciprocate in the second direction, the second direction and the first direction are perpendicular to each other.In the utility model can realize the overhaul and replacement process of mould simplification, to improve the comprehensive use efficiency and operation convenience of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cup making machine technology, and specifically relates to a material receiving mechanism that is easy to inspect and maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Overview of Disposable Cup Manufacturing and Cup Making Machines: In the large-scale production of disposable paper cups, plastic cups, and other containers, fully automatic cup making machines are the core equipment. These machines typically include multiple stations such as feeding, heating, forming, punching, stacking, or conveying. After the cup body is formed or finally punched out, a specialized mechanism is needed to receive the finished cups and collect, transfer, or stack them in an orderly manner for subsequent packaging or processing. This mechanism for receiving finished products is usually called a "receiving mechanism" or "cup receiving rack."

[0003] Typical structure and installation method of existing receiving mechanisms: Currently, in most cup-making machines, the receiving mechanism (cup holder) is designed to be fixedly installed on the machine frame, usually closely arranged behind or below the processing mold. Its installation position needs to be precisely aligned with the discharge port side of the mold to ensure that the formed or punched cups can fall accurately and smoothly into the receiving mechanism. Therefore, the space between the receiving mechanism and the processing mold behind or below is usually designed to be very compact, leaving only the minimum distance required to meet basic receiving functions.

[0004] In the long-term, high-intensity continuous production process of cup-making machines, the processing mold is a key consumable part or a component that needs to be replaced according to product specifications. The mold inevitably experiences wear and damage, or requires replacement with molds of different sizes and shapes to produce cups of different specifications. However, precisely because the aforementioned receiving mechanism is fixedly installed and the space between it and the rear mold is extremely narrow, it brings great difficulties to the daily maintenance, inspection, and replacement of the mold, as detailed below:

[0005] 1. Insufficient operating space: Technicians cannot easily use tools (such as wrenches and lifting tools) to disassemble, install, or adjust the mold in a narrow space.

[0006] 2. Complete disassembly of the receiving mechanism is required: When it is necessary to access or disassemble the rear mold, almost the only way is to completely disassemble the entire receiving mechanism first. This process often involves removing multiple fasteners, disconnecting possible power lines, air lines, or sensor connections, etc.

[0007] 3. Time-consuming and labor-intensive, impacting efficiency: Disassembling the material receiving mechanism is a tedious and time-consuming task. This not only significantly extends downtime for mold changes or equipment maintenance, reducing production efficiency, but also increases the labor intensity of operators.

[0008] 4. Increased risk of damage: Repeated disassembly and reassembly of the receiving mechanism not only increases the number of operating steps, but may also cause damage or accuracy deviation to the receiving mechanism itself or its connecting parts due to improper operation, affecting the accuracy of receiving materials after reassembly and the stability of equipment operation.

[0009] 5. Poor flexibility: Frequent disassembly requirements limit the possibility of quick mold change (SMED) for the equipment, which is not conducive to the production needs of small batches and multiple varieties.

[0010] Therefore, the fixed material receiving mechanism in existing cup-making machines, with its excessively small distance from the processing mold, has become one of the main bottlenecks restricting equipment maintenance efficiency, improving production flexibility, and reducing operational difficulty. There is an urgent need for a new material receiving mechanism design that can simplify the mold inspection and replacement process while ensuring stable and accurate material receiving, thereby improving the overall efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0011] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a convenient material receiving mechanism that simplifies the mold maintenance and replacement process, thereby improving the overall efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0012] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a material receiving mechanism that is easy to maintain. This material receiving mechanism has a simple structure, is easy to implement, and is easy to promote widely.

[0013] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows.

[0014] A material receiving mechanism that is easy to inspect and maintain includes:

[0015] The flip-opening and closing mold assembly includes a lifting platform, an upper mold, and a lower mold. The lower mold is detachably connected to the lifting platform so that the lower mold can move up and down relative to the upper mold to open and close the mold to process products. The lifting platform can also flip the lower mold to discharge the processed products.

[0016] The flip-opening mold assembly has a feed inlet and a discharge outlet arranged along a first direction, both of which are located between the upper mold and the lower mold.

[0017] The receiving component is located on one side of the discharge port of the flip-opening mold assembly and is used to receive the products processed by the flip-opening mold assembly.

[0018] The feature is that it further includes a slide rail arranged along a second direction, and the receiving component is slidably connected to the slide rail to reciprocate in the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] In this invention, a slide rail is provided along a second direction, and the receiving component is slidably connected to the slide rail to reciprocate in the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. When the mold opening and closing assembly needs to be replaced, the receiving component can be slid along the second direction to expose part or all of the discharge port, thereby freeing up space for replacing and repairing the lower mold. Ultimately, this simplifies the mold repair and replacement process, thereby improving the overall efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0020] Furthermore, the receiving mechanism also includes a drive assembly, which has a tilting drive and an opening / closing drive. The tilting drive is connected to the lifting platform to drive the lifting platform to tilt, and the opening / closing drive is connected to the lifting platform to drive the lifting platform to move the lower mold up and down relative to the upper mold. The drive assembly can be based on existing technology, such as the structure in prior art CN119748829B. Any mechanism that can achieve the above-described motion process is acceptable.

[0021] Furthermore, the receiving mechanism also includes a frame, on which the flipping and opening / closing mold assembly and the slide rail are both mounted. The frame enhances the overall stability of the mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, the receiving mechanism also includes a cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the frame, and the output shaft of the cylinder is connected to the receiving assembly to drive the receiving assembly to reciprocate in a second direction. The cylinder allows for convenient automated control of the receiving assembly's movement in the working position and the avoidance position.

[0023] Furthermore, the length of the slide rail in the second direction is greater than the length of the flip-opening mold assembly in the second direction. This slide rail length setting allows the receiving assembly to move in the second direction, thereby avoiding the flip-opening mold assembly and facilitating the exposure of the flip-opening mold assembly's outlet, thus simplifying mold replacement. Preferably, the length of the slide rail in the second direction is equal to the sum of the lengths of the flip-opening mold assembly and the receiving assembly in the second direction. This ensures that when the receiving assembly moves to its limit position in the second direction, it completely avoids the flip-opening mold assembly, achieving optimal avoidance and maintenance.

[0024] Furthermore, the receiving assembly includes a receiving frame, a mounting plate, a receiving cylinder for receiving products, and a rotary drive motor. The receiving cylinders are evenly distributed on the front and rear sides of the mounting plate. The rotary drive motor is connected to the mounting plate to drive the mounting plate to rotate, thereby driving the receiving cylinders to rotate. The receiving frame is equipped with a cup-receiving slide rail. Both the mounting plate and the rotary drive motor are slidably connected to the cup-receiving slide rail via a cup-receiving slider to realize the forward and backward movement of the receiving cylinder, thereby allowing the receiving cylinder to extend into the flipped lower mold to remove the product. The sliding connection can be achieved by using a cylinder fixed to the receiving frame to drive the cup-receiving slider to slide onto the cup-receiving slide rail; or by using a motor to drive the cup-receiving slider to slide. In specific operation, the receiving cylinder moves forward, extending into the product. Through the interference fit between the receiving cylinder and the product, the product is removed from the lower mold. Then, the rotary drive motor drives the mounting plate to rotate, and the mounting plate slides backward on the cup-receiving slide rail, realizing the rotation and backward sliding of the receiving cylinder, ultimately sending the product into the subsequent process.

[0025] Furthermore, a fixing plate extends from the receiving rack along the first direction, and the output shaft of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixing plate. The fixing plate allows the output shaft of the cylinder to be connected perpendicularly or nearly perpendicularly to the fixing plate, enabling the force of the cylinder to better apply to the receiving assembly as it reciprocates along the slide rail in the second direction.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that, by setting a slide rail along the second direction, the material receiving component is slidably connected to the slide rail to reciprocate in the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. When the mold opening and closing component needs to be replaced, the material receiving component can be slid along the second direction to expose part or all of the material outlet, thereby freeing up space for replacing and repairing the mold. Ultimately, this simplifies the mold repair and replacement process, thereby improving the overall efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first angle structure of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle structure of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention with the lower mold concealed.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1. Flip-opening mold assembly; 11. Lifting platform; 12. Upper mold; 13. Lower mold;

[0032] 2. Feed inlet;

[0033] 3. Discharge port;

[0034] 4. Receiving assembly; 41. Receiving rack; 42. Mounting plate; 43. Receiving cylinder; 44. Rotary drive motor; 411. Cup receiving slide rail; 412. Cup receiving slider;

[0035] 5. Slide rail;

[0036] 6. Drive components; 61. Flip drive; 62. Opening and closing drive;

[0037] 7. Cylinder;

[0038] 8. Fixing plate;

[0039] X, the first direction; Y, the second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0041] See Figure 1-3 A material receiving mechanism that is easy to inspect and maintain includes:

[0042] The flip-opening and closing mold assembly 1 has a lifting platform 11, an upper mold 12 and a lower mold 13. The lower mold 13 is detachably connected to the lifting platform 11 so that the lower mold 13 can move up and down relative to the upper mold 12 to open and close the mold to process products. The lifting platform 11 can also flip the lower mold 13 to discharge the processed products.

[0043] The flip-opening mold assembly 1 has a feed inlet 2 and a discharge outlet 3 arranged along the first direction X, and both the feed inlet 2 and the discharge outlet 3 are located between the upper mold 12 and the lower mold 13;

[0044] The receiving component 4 is located on one side of the discharge port 3 of the flip-opening mold assembly 1 and is used to receive the product processed by the flip-opening mold assembly 1.

[0045] The receiving mechanism also includes a slide rail 5 arranged along the second direction Y, and the receiving component 4 is slidably connected to the slide rail 5 to reciprocate in the second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0046] In this invention, a slide rail 5 is set along the second direction Y, and the receiving component 4 is slidably connected to the slide rail 5 to reciprocate in the second direction Y. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X. When the flipping mold opening and closing component 1 needs to replace the lower mold 13, the receiving component 4 can be slid along the second direction Y to expose the discharge port 3 partially or completely, thereby freeing up space for the replacement and maintenance of the lower mold 13. Ultimately, this simplifies the mold maintenance and replacement process, thereby improving the overall efficiency and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0047] In this embodiment, the receiving mechanism further includes a drive assembly 6, which has a tilting drive 61 and an opening / closing drive 62. The tilting drive 61 is connected to the lifting platform 11 to drive the lifting platform 11 to tilt, and the opening / closing drive 62 is connected to the lifting platform 11 to drive the lifting platform 11 to move the lower mold 13 up and down relative to the upper mold 12. The drive assembly 6 is prior art, such as the structure in prior art CN119748829B. Any mechanism that can achieve the above-described movement process is acceptable.

[0048] In this embodiment, the receiving mechanism also includes a frame (not shown), on which the flipping mold opening and closing assembly 1 and the slide rail 5 are both mounted. The frame enhances the overall stability of the mechanism.

[0049] In this embodiment, the receiving mechanism further includes a cylinder 7, which is fixedly connected to the frame 7, and the output shaft of the cylinder 7 is connected to the receiving assembly 4 to drive the receiving assembly 4 to reciprocate in the second direction Y. The cylinder 7 facilitates automated control of the movement of the receiving assembly 4 in the working position and the avoidance position.

[0050] In this embodiment, the length of the slide rail 5 in the second direction Y is greater than the length of the flip-opening mold assembly 1 in the second direction Y. This length setting of the slide rail 5 allows the receiving assembly 4 to move in the second direction Y and thus avoid the flip-opening mold assembly 1 in the second direction Y, facilitating the exposure of the discharge port 3 of the flip-opening mold assembly 1 and the replacement of the lower mold 13. Preferably, the length of the slide rail 5 in the second direction Y is equal to the sum of the lengths of the flip-opening mold assembly 1 and the receiving assembly 4 in the second direction Y. This ensures that when the receiving assembly 4 moves to its limit position in the second direction Y, it is completely offset from the flip-opening mold assembly, achieving the best avoidance and maintenance effect.

[0051] In this embodiment, the receiving assembly 4 includes a receiving frame 41, a mounting plate 42, a receiving cylinder 43 for receiving products, and a rotary drive motor 44. The receiving cylinders 43 are evenly distributed on the front and rear sides of the mounting plate 42. The rotary drive motor 44 is driven by the mounting plate 42 to rotate the mounting plate 42, thereby rotating the receiving cylinders 43. The receiving frame 41 is provided with a cup-receiving slide rail 411. The mounting plate 42 and the rotary drive motor 44 are both slidably connected to the cup-receiving slide rail 411 through a cup-receiving slider 412 to realize the back-and-forth movement of the receiving cylinder 43, thereby allowing the receiving cylinder 43 to extend into the flipped lower mold 13 to remove the product. The sliding connection can be achieved by using a drive cylinder fixed on the receiving frame 41 to drive the cup-receiving slider 412 to slide on the cup-receiving slide rail 411; or by using a motor to drive the cup-receiving slider 412 to slide. In actual operation, the receiving cylinder 43 moves forward and extends into the product. Through the interference fit between the receiving cylinder 43 and the product, the product is taken out from the lower mold 13. Then, the rotating drive motor 44 drives the mounting plate 42 to rotate. Then, the mounting plate 42 slides backward on the cup receiving slide rail 411 to realize the rotation and backward sliding of the receiving cylinder 43, and finally send the product into the subsequent process.

[0052] In this embodiment, a fixing plate 8 extends from the receiving rack 41 along the first direction, and the output shaft of the cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 8. The fixing plate 8 allows the output shaft of the cylinder 7 to be connected perpendicularly or nearly perpendicularly to the fixing plate 8, so that the force of the cylinder 7 can be better applied to the receiving assembly 4, and the receiving assembly 4 can reciprocate along the slide rail 411 in the second direction Y.

[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements 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 material receiving mechanism that is easy to inspect and maintain, comprising: The flip-opening and closing mold assembly includes a lifting platform, an upper mold, and a lower mold. The lower mold is detachably connected to the lifting platform so that the lower mold can move up and down relative to the upper mold to open and close the mold to process products. The lifting platform can also flip the lower mold to discharge the processed products. The flip-opening mold assembly has a feed inlet and a discharge outlet arranged along a first direction, both of which are located between the upper mold and the lower mold. The receiving component is located on one side of the discharge port of the flip-opening mold assembly and is used to receive the products processed by the flip-opening mold assembly. The feature is that it further includes a slide rail arranged along a second direction, and the receiving component is slidably connected to the slide rail to reciprocate in the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism also includes a frame, and the flipping and opening mold assembly and the slide rail are both mounted on the frame.

3. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism also includes a cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the frame, and the output shaft of the cylinder is connected to the receiving assembly to drive the receiving assembly to reciprocate in the second direction.

4. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the slide rail in the second direction is greater than the length of the flip-opening mold assembly in the second direction.

5. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving assembly includes a receiving frame, a mounting plate, a receiving cylinder for receiving products, and a rotary drive motor. The receiving cylinders are evenly distributed on the front and rear sides of the mounting plate. The rotary drive motor is connected to the mounting plate to drive the mounting plate to rotate, thereby driving the receiving cylinders to rotate. The receiving frame is equipped with a cup-receiving slide rail. The mounting plate and the rotary drive motor are both slidably connected to the cup-receiving slide rail through a cup-receiving slider to realize the back-and-forth movement of the receiving cylinders, thereby enabling the receiving cylinders to extend into the flipped lower mold to remove the products.

6. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fixing plate extends from the receiving rack along the first direction, and the output shaft of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

7. The material receiving mechanism for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism also includes a drive assembly, which has a flipping drive and an opening and closing drive. The flipping drive is connected to the lifting platform to drive the lifting platform to flip, and the opening and closing drive is connected to the lifting platform to drive the lifting platform to move the lower mold up and down relative to the upper mold.

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