A device for detecting loosening of a chain joint of a bottle inversion chain

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of chain joint loosening detection technology, specifically a device for detecting loose chain joints in inverted bottles. It includes a lower movable part with a through hole; an upper movable part rotatably mounted on top of the lower movable part, with a fixing pin installed on the upper movable part. The fixing pin is located at the bottom of the upper movable part and can move in and out of the through hole; a spring is sleeved on the fixing pin and located between the upper and lower movable parts; and a detection sensor is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable part and used to detect the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin. This utility model uses the upper movable part to sense abnormal protrusions in the chain joint, causing the fixing pin to move downwards synchronously. When the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin reaches a threshold and is detected by the detection sensor on the lower movable part, the detection sensor sends the signal to the terminal device via a controller, prompting the operator to handle the situation promptly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chain joint loosening detection technology, specifically a device for detecting loose chain joints in inverted bottles. Background Technology

[0002] A bottle-inverting tilting conveyor (i.e., a bottle-inverting sterilizer) is a device used for sterilizing bottled products by sterilizing the bottles during the conveying process in an inclined manner.

[0003] However, existing bottle-inverting conveyor chains are usually connected by chains. Since the chains have many joints, abnormal chain protrusions often occur during production. If operators do not detect and handle them in time, the power switch needs to be turned off for repairs after the chain breaks, which can easily cause long-term downtime and affect production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a chain joint loosening detection device that can detect chain loosening in a timely manner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a device for detecting loose chain joints in inverted bottles. This device can promptly detect chain joints when the chain becomes loose, thus solving the problem that operators often cannot detect abnormal bulges in the chain in a timely manner in existing technologies.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a device for detecting loosening of a bottle-inverting chain joint. The device is arranged at the bottom of a bottle-inverting tilting conveyor and directly below the chain joint. It includes a lower movable component with a through hole; an upper movable component rotatably mounted on top of the lower movable component, with a fixing pin installed on the upper movable component. The fixing pin is located at the bottom of the upper movable component and can move in and out of the through hole; a spring is sleeved on the fixing pin and located between the upper and lower movable components; and a detection sensor is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable component and used to detect the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin.

[0008] Optionally, a disassembly plate is installed on the top of the lower movable component, and a rotating part is arranged at a relatively interval on the side wall of the disassembly plate. A shaft is rotatably installed between the two rotating parts, and the first end of the upper movable component is movably sleeved on the shaft.

[0009] Optionally, the disassembly plate is detachably connected to the lower movable part by bolts.

[0010] Optionally, a limiting member is provided at the bottom end of the fixing pin, the limiting member being used to limit the bottom of the fixing pin from moving upward and disengaging from the through hole.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting member and the fixing pin are threaded together.

[0012] Optionally, a rubber component is fitted onto the fixing pin, and the rubber component is elastically abutted by the bottom end of the spring.

[0013] Optionally, the detection sensor is a photoelectric sensor.

[0014] Optionally, the detection sensor is electrically connected to an external alarm device via a controller.

[0015] Optionally, a mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable component, and an adjustment groove is formed on the mounting plate. The detection sensor is movably arranged in the adjustment groove through a locking member.

[0016] Optionally, the locking element includes two nuts, and the outer wall of the detection sensor has threads, with the two nuts being threadedly connected to the threads.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a device for detecting loose joints in inverted bottle chains, which has the following advantages:

[0018] This invention uses the upper movable component to detect the loose abnormal protrusion of the chain joint, which drives the fixing pin to move downward synchronously. When the movement depth of the bottom end of the fixing pin reaches the threshold and is detected by the detection sensor on the lower movable component, the detection sensor will send the signal to the terminal device through the controller, prompting the operator to handle it in time.

[0019] This utility model effectively prevents the fixing pin from dislodging from the through hole due to improper operation or external force by setting a limiting component, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the detection device;

[0020] This invention incorporates a rubber component that provides shock absorption and anti-slip properties, effectively absorbing vibration and impact when the spring undergoes elastic deformation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This diagram shows the main view of the structure during installation of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another axial side of the present invention is shown.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Lower moving part; 2. Upper moving part; 3. Through hole; 4. Fixing pin; 5. Spring; 6. Detection sensor; 7. Disassembly plate; 8. Rotating part; 9. Shaft; 10. Bolt 1; 11. Bolt 2; 12. Fixing part; 13. Limiting part; 14. Rubber part; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Adjusting groove; 17. Nut; 18. Chain body; 19. Bottle tilting conveyor body. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example: Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a technical solution is provided: a device for detecting loosening of a bottle-inverting chain joint is arranged at the bottom of a bottle-inverting tilting conveyor and directly below the chain joint. The device includes a lower movable part 1 with a through hole 3; an upper movable part 2 rotatably disposed on top of the lower movable part 1, with a fixing pin 4 mounted on the upper movable part 2. The fixing pin 4 is located at the bottom of the upper movable part 2 and can move in and out of the through hole 3; a spring 5 is sleeved on the fixing pin 4 and located between the upper movable part 2 and the lower movable part 1; and a detection sensor 6 is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable part 1 and used to detect the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin 4.

[0027] The above-described device for detecting loose chain joints in bottle inversion utilizes a mechanism that, during the operation of the bottle inversion tilting conveyor, causes an abnormal protrusion in the chain joint to abut against the movable part 2, displacing it downwards. Simultaneously, the fixing pin 4 moves downwards. When the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin 4 reaches a threshold and is detected by the detection sensor 6 on the lower movable part 1, the detection sensor 6 sends the signal (the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin 4 reaches the threshold) to the terminal device via the controller, prompting the operator to handle the situation promptly.

[0028] It should be noted that the bottom of the bottle tilting conveyor is equipped with a C-shaped fixing part 12. One end of the lower movable part 1 is detachably fixed to the fixing part 12 by bolt 2 11, so that the free end of the upper movable part 2 is located at the bottom of the chain joint.

[0029] In this embodiment, a disassembly plate 7 is installed on the top of the lower movable component 1. A rotating part 8 is arranged at intervals on the side wall of the disassembly plate 7. A shaft 9 is rotatably installed between the two rotating parts 8. The first end of the upper movable component 2 is movably sleeved on the shaft 9. This arrangement allows the upper movable component 2 to rotate freely on the lower movable component 1.

[0030] Understandably, the upper movable part 2 is elastic so that it can produce appropriate deformation or displacement when the chain joint becomes loose.

[0031] In this embodiment, the disassembly plate 7 is detachably connected to the lower movable part 1 by bolt 10; this arrangement allows the operator to disassemble and assemble the disassembly plate 7 and the lower movable part 1, facilitating the operator's maintenance of the upper movable part 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, a limiting member 13 is arranged at the bottom end of the fixing pin 4. The limiting member 13 is used to limit the bottom of the fixing pin 4 from moving upward and disengaging from the through hole 3. This arrangement can effectively prevent the fixing pin 4 from disengaging from the through hole 3 due to improper operation or external force, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the detection device.

[0033] In this embodiment, the limiting member 13 and the fixing pin 4 are connected by a thread; with this configuration, the operator can remove the limiting member 13 from the fixing pin 4 through the threaded connection to replace or maintain the spring 5.

[0034] In this embodiment, a rubber component 14 is sleeved on the fixing pin 4, and the rubber component 14 is elastically abutted by the bottom end of the spring 5; the rubber component 14 has the functions of shock absorption and anti-slip, and can effectively absorb vibration and impact when the spring 5 undergoes elastic deformation.

[0035] In this embodiment, the detection sensor 6 is a photoelectric sensor; the photoelectric sensor can detect the displacement of the fixed pin 4 by emitting and receiving light beams.

[0036] Specifically, the photoelectric sensor consists of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter emits light of a certain wavelength (such as infrared light) into the detection area. When the fixing pin 4 is displaced, the path of the light changes, causing a change in the intensity of the light signal received by the photoelectric sensor receiver. More specifically, when the bottom of the fixing pin 4 moves up or down, the sensor detects changes in the degree of light beam obstruction or reflection. Once the sensor detects that the displacement of the fixing pin 4 exceeds a set threshold, the photoelectric sensor transmits the change signal to the control system. The control system then issues an alarm based on the received signal, alerting the operator that the chain joint may be loose.

[0037] In this embodiment, the detection sensor 6 is electrically connected to an external alarm device through a controller. With this configuration, when the detection sensor 6 detects that the displacement of the fixed pin 4 exceeds a preset threshold, it will transmit a signal to the controller, which will trigger the external alarm device to issue an alarm signal, prompting the operator to check and handle the problem in a timely manner.

[0038] In this embodiment, a mounting plate 15 is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable component 1, and an adjustment groove 16 is provided on the mounting plate 15. The detection sensor 6 is movably arranged in the adjustment groove 16 through a locking member. This arrangement is to achieve the precision adjustment of the movement of the bottom end of the fixed pin 4 by the detection sensor 6.

[0039] Specifically, the detection sensor 6 is locked to the top of the adjustment groove 16 by a locking member. Since the output end of the detection sensor 6 is directly opposite the bottom end of the fixing pin 4, this will enable the detection sensor 6 to more accurately detect the movement of the fixing pin 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, the locking component includes two nuts 17, and the outer wall of the detection sensor 6 has threads, with the two nuts 17 being threadedly connected to the threads; thus, the position of the detection sensor 6 in the adjustment groove 16 can be adjusted through the threaded connection.

[0041] Specifically, the mounting plate 15 is held between two nuts 17. When the operator needs to adjust the position of the sensor, by rotating one of the nuts 17, the clamping force of the two nuts 17 on the mounting plate 15 is loosened. At this time, the operator can adjust the position of the detection sensor 6, and vice versa.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for detecting loose chain joints in a bottle-inverting conveyor, arranged at the bottom of the bottle-inverting tilting conveyor and directly below the chain joint, characterized in that, include: The lower movable part (1) has a through hole (3); The upper movable part (2) is rotatably located on the top of the lower movable part (1). A fixing pin (4) is installed on the upper movable part (2). The fixing pin (4) is located at the bottom of the upper movable part (2) and can move in and out of the through hole (3). Spring (5) is sleeved on the fixed pin (4) and located between the upper movable part (2) and the lower movable part (1); A detection sensor (6) is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable part (1) and is used to detect the depth of movement of the bottom of the fixing pin (4).

2. The device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A disassembly plate (7) is installed on the top of the lower movable component (1). A rotating part (8) is arranged at a relatively interval on the side wall of the disassembly plate (7). A shaft (9) is rotatably installed between the two rotating parts (8). The first end of the upper movable component (2) is movably sleeved on the shaft (9).

3. The device for detecting loosening of chain joints in inverted bottles according to claim 2, characterized in that: The disassembly plate (7) is detachably connected to the lower movable part (1) by bolt one (10).

4. The device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting member (13) is arranged at the bottom end of the fixing pin (4), and the limiting member (13) is used to limit the bottom of the fixing pin (4) from moving upward and disengaging from the through hole (3).

5. A device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting member (13) and the fixing pin (4) are threaded together.

6. The device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rubber component (14) is fitted onto the fixing pin (4), and the rubber component (14) is elastically abutted by the bottom end of the spring (5).

7. The device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection sensor (6) is a photoelectric sensor.

8. A device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 7, characterized in that: The detection sensor (6) is electrically connected to an external alarm device via a controller.

9. A device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 7, characterized in that: A mounting plate (15) is arranged at the bottom of the lower movable part (1), and an adjustment groove (16) is opened on the mounting plate (15). The detection sensor (6) is movably arranged in the adjustment groove (16) through a locking member.

10. A device for detecting loose joints in a bottle-twisting chain according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking component includes two nuts (17), and the outer wall of the detection sensor (6) has threads, with the two nuts (17) being threadedly connected to the threads.

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