Zipper pull for a can

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pop can inner spray inlet cage, related to pop can production line equipment technical field, including fixed slide plate subassembly, movable slide plate subassembly and a plurality of lifting mechanisms, and lifting mechanism includes worm gear lifting machine, lifting rod, first fixed mounting plate, second fixed mounting plate, movable mounting plate, first fixed mounting plate is connected with fixed slide plate subassembly fixedly, and movable mounting plate is connected with movable slide plate subassembly fixedly, and lifting rod is connected with first fixed mounting plate, second fixed mounting plate fixedly, and worm gear lifting machine is connected with second fixed mounting plate fixedly, and worm gear lifting machine output is connected with movable mounting plate, and the adjacent two worm gear lifting machines are connected through universal coupling transmission. Through the linkage of worm gear lifting machine and universal coupling, can realize single operating point control all movable slide plate subassembly synchronous movement, and the adjustment precision is high, avoids the traditional jar by jar fine adjustment's tediousness, and the adjustment efficiency and spacing consistency are improved significantly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of equipment for beverage can production lines, and in particular to a cage for spraying inlets inside beverage cans. Background Technology

[0002] In the aluminum can production line, the cage device is a key component that guides the aluminum cans through processes such as internal spraying and cleaning. The accuracy of its spacing directly affects the smoothness of the can transfer and the processing quality.

[0003] Traditional beverage can cage adjustment relies on a "pin + perforated plate" positioning method, with the cage spacing limited by fixed holes on the perforated plate. When a new can type needs to be produced, the perforated plate must be re-processed and replaced. However, both manual drilling and machine repositioning have certain accuracy deviations, resulting in long changeover cycles and high costs.

[0004] In addition, the same size cans from different can manufacturers may have a height deviation of ±0.1-0.2 mm due to differences in molds or materials. Traditional equipment requires operators to make fine adjustments to each cage one by one, which not only relies on the experience of skilled workers, but may also pose safety hazards due to working at height, such as climbing equipment to adjust the pins. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a can cage for spraying into an inner can to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a can cage for spraying inside an aluminum can, including a fixed sliding plate assembly, a movable sliding plate assembly, and multiple lifting mechanisms. Each lifting mechanism includes a worm gear lift, a lifting rod, a first fixed mounting plate, a second fixed mounting plate, and a movable mounting plate. The first fixed mounting plate is fixedly connected to the fixed sliding plate assembly, the movable mounting plate is fixedly connected to the movable sliding plate assembly, the lifting rod is fixedly connected to the first and second fixed mounting plates, and the lifting rod is slidably connected to the movable mounting plate. The worm gear lift is fixedly connected to the second fixed mounting plate, and the output end of the worm gear lift is fixedly connected to the movable mounting plate. Adjacent worm gear lifts are connected by a universal coupling.

[0007] Optionally, the fixed sliding plate assembly and the movable sliding plate assembly are symmetrically arranged. The symmetrical structure ensures that the force is evenly distributed during the transport of the cans, reducing the risk of tilting or jamming and improving operational stability.

[0008] Optionally, both the fixed slide plate assembly and the movable slide plate assembly include a flat slide plate, side plates, reinforcing ribs, wear-resistant strips, and pressure plates. Side plates are fixed to both sides of the flat slide plate, and reinforcing ribs are fixed between the flat slide plate and the side plates. Wear-resistant strips are installed on the ends of the side plates away from the reinforcing ribs, and pressure plates are fixed to the side plates, abutting against the wear-resistant strips. The reinforcing ribs improve overall rigidity, the wear-resistant strips reduce frictional wear from the cans, and the pressure plates fix the wear-resistant strips for easy replacement and maintenance, extending the equipment's service life and reducing operating noise.

[0009] Optionally, the lifting mechanism is distributed along the trajectory of the fixed sliding plate assembly. A right-angle steering device is installed on the second fixed mounting plate of the lifting mechanism at one end of the trajectory. A hand crank is installed at the input end of the right-angle steering device, and the output end of the right-angle steering device is connected to the input end of the worm gear jack via a coupling. The hand crank, in conjunction with the right-angle steering device, transfers the operating position to the outside of the equipment, avoiding the risks of working at height. Furthermore, the efficient transmission of force is achieved through gear transmission, allowing a single person to complete the entire process adjustment, thus reducing labor costs.

[0010] Optionally, an adjustment plate is mounted on the second fixed mounting plate. The adjustment plate has a scale groove, and adjustment scales are provided on both sides of the scale groove. The scale groove and adjustment scales help operators intuitively control the adjustment amount. Combined with actual measurement data from aluminum cans, calibration can be completed quickly, reducing the number of trial and error attempts and improving changeover efficiency.

[0011] Optionally, a guide sleeve is fixed to the movable mounting plate, and the lifting rod is slidably connected to the guide sleeve. The guide sleeve restricts the radial displacement of the movable mounting plate, preventing shaking or jamming during adjustment and ensuring the linear accuracy and stability of the cage spacing adjustment.

[0012] Optionally, two lifting rods are provided, with the fixed slide plate assembly and the movable slide plate assembly located between the two lifting rods. The dual lifting rod structure forms symmetrical support, ensuring that the movable slide plate assembly is subjected to uniform force during lifting, preventing tilting or jamming, and ensuring the synchronicity and reliability of the adjustment action.

[0013] Optionally, the lifting rod has an external thread at one end near the first fixed mounting plate, and the lifting rod is connected to the first fixed mounting plate by at least two nuts, with the first fixed mounting plate located between the two nuts. The threaded connection, coupled with the double nut locking, allows for quick adjustment of the initial installation height of the lifting rod, meeting the installation reference requirements of different production lines, while ensuring a secure and stable connection during operation.

[0014] Optionally, the lifting rod has an internally threaded hole axially formed at one end near the second fixed mounting plate, and the second fixed mounting plate is threadedly connected to the internally threaded hole by bolts. This bolted connection facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the second fixed mounting plate. When maintenance of the worm gear jack or replacement of parts is required, it can be quickly disassembled without affecting the overall structure, thus improving equipment maintenance efficiency.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this technical solution are as follows: Through the precision transmission of the worm gear jack and the linkage of the universal coupling, the synchronous movement of all moving slide components can be controlled by a single operating point, resulting in high adjustment accuracy. This avoids the tediousness of traditional fine-tuning of each slide individually and significantly improves adjustment efficiency and spacing consistency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spray inlet cage inside an aluminum can according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism, right-angle steering gear, hand crank, and adjusting plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed skateboard assembly and the movable skateboard assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; In the diagram, 1. Fixed slide assembly; 11. Flat slide; 12. Side plate; 13. Reinforcing rib; 14. Wear-resistant strip; 15. Pressure plate; 2. Movable slide assembly; 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Worm gear lift; 32. Lifting rod; 33. First fixed mounting plate; 34. Second fixed mounting plate; 35. Movable mounting plate; 36. Bolt; 37. Guide sleeve; 38. Nut; 4. Right-angle steering gear; 5. Hand crank; 6. Adjusting plate; 61. Scale groove; 7. Universal coupling; 8. Coupling. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be 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 modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0018] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a can cage for spraying inside an aluminum can, including a fixed slide plate assembly 1, a movable slide plate assembly 2, and multiple lifting mechanisms 3. The lifting mechanism 3 includes a worm gear lift 31, a lifting rod 32, a first fixed mounting plate 33, a second fixed mounting plate 34, and a movable mounting plate 35. The first fixed mounting plate 33 is fixedly connected to the fixed slide plate assembly 1, the movable mounting plate 35 is fixedly connected to the movable slide plate assembly 2, the lifting rod 32 is fixedly connected to the first fixed mounting plate 33 and the second fixed mounting plate 34, the lifting rod 32 is slidably connected to the movable mounting plate 35, the worm gear lift 31 is fixedly connected to the second fixed mounting plate 34, the output end of the worm gear lift 31 is fixedly connected to the movable mounting plate 35, and adjacent worm gear lifts 31 are connected by a universal coupling 7. Figure 1 Only one universal coupling 7 is shown in the image.

[0019] The fixed sliding plate assembly 1 and the movable sliding plate assembly 2 are symmetrically arranged. The symmetrical structure ensures that the force is evenly distributed during the transport of the cans, reducing the risk of tilting or jamming and improving operational stability.

[0020] By operating one of the worm gear jacks 31, and with the linkage of the universal coupling 7, the remaining worm gear jacks 31 can be driven to operate, thereby driving the movable slide plate assemblies 2 to move synchronously, moving closer to or away from the fixed slide plate assembly 1. This avoids the tediousness of traditional individual fine-tuning and improves adjustment efficiency. Furthermore, the worm gear jacks 31 have high adjustment precision, which can significantly improve adjustment efficiency and spacing consistency.

[0021] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 To enhance the structural strength and wear resistance of the fixed sliding plate assembly 1 and the movable sliding plate assembly 2, both assemblies include a flat sliding plate 11, side plates 12, reinforcing ribs 13, wear-resistant strips 14, and pressure plates 15. Side plates 12 are fixed to both sides of the flat sliding plate 11, and reinforcing ribs 13 are fixed between the flat sliding plate 11 and the side plates 12. Wear-resistant strips 14 are installed at the end of the side plates 12 away from the reinforcing ribs 13, and pressure plates 15 are fixed to the side plates 12, abutting against the wear-resistant strips 14. The reinforcing ribs 13 improve overall rigidity, the wear-resistant strips 14 reduce friction wear from the cans, and the pressure plates 15 secure the wear-resistant strips 14 for easy replacement and maintenance, extending the equipment's service life and reducing operating noise.

[0022] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To facilitate manual operation of the lifting mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 3 is arranged along the trajectory of the fixed slide assembly 1. A right-angle steering gear 4 is installed on the second fixed mounting plate 34 of the lifting mechanism 3 located at one end of the trajectory. A hand crank 5 is installed at the input end of the right-angle steering gear 4. The output end of the right-angle steering gear 4 is connected to the input end of the worm gear lift 31 through a coupling 8. The coupling 8 is a rigid connector.

[0023] The hand crank 5, in conjunction with the right-angle steering gear 4, moves the operating position to the outside of the equipment, avoiding the risks of working at heights. Furthermore, the gear transmission enables efficient force transmission, allowing a single person to complete the entire process adjustment and reducing labor costs.

[0024] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To provide operators with a visual reference for adjusting the scale, an adjustment plate 6 is installed on the second fixed mounting plate 34. The adjustment plate 6 has a scale groove 61, and adjustment scales are provided on both sides of the scale groove 61.

[0025] The graduated groove 61 and the adjustment scale help operators intuitively control the adjustment amount. Combined with the actual measurement data of the aluminum can, calibration can be completed quickly, reducing the number of trial and error and improving the efficiency of changeover.

[0026] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 In order to guide the lifting rod 32 to slide linearly and improve the stability of the movement, a guide sleeve 37 is fixed on the movable mounting plate 35, and the lifting rod 32 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 37.

[0027] The guide sleeve 37 restricts the radial displacement of the movable mounting plate 35 to prevent shaking or jamming during adjustment, ensuring the linear accuracy and stability of the cage spacing adjustment.

[0028] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To improve the connection stability of the fixed skateboard assembly 1 and the movable skateboard assembly 2, two lifting rods 32 are set, with the fixed skateboard assembly 1 and the movable skateboard assembly 2 located between the two lifting rods 32.

[0029] The two lifting rods 32 form a symmetrical support structure, which makes the movable slide plate assembly 2 subjected to uniform force during the lifting process, preventing tilting or jamming, and ensuring the synchronicity and reliability of the adjustment action.

[0030] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 To facilitate the installation and positioning of the lifting rod 32, an external thread is provided at one end of the lifting rod 32 near the first fixed mounting plate 33. The lifting rod 32 is connected to the first fixed mounting plate 33 by two nuts 38, and the first fixed mounting plate 33 is located between the two nuts 38.

[0031] The threaded connection, secured with double nuts 38, allows for quick adjustment of the initial installation height of the lifting rod 32, meeting the installation reference requirements of different production lines while ensuring a secure and stable connection during operation.

[0032] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 In order to achieve reliable fixation and convenient maintenance of the second fixed mounting plate 34, the lifting rod 32 is provided with an internal threaded hole axially at one end near the second fixed mounting plate 34, and the second fixed mounting plate 34 is threadedly connected to the internal threaded hole by bolts 36.

[0033] The bolt 39 connection method facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the second fixed mounting plate 34. When it is necessary to maintain the worm gear lift 31 or replace parts, it can be quickly disassembled without affecting the overall structure, thus improving equipment maintenance 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 above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but 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.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

Claims

1. A spray inlet cage for aluminum cans, characterized in that, The system includes a fixed slide assembly (1), a movable slide assembly (2), and multiple lifting mechanisms (3). The lifting mechanism (3) includes a worm gear lift (31), a lifting rod (32), a first fixed mounting plate (33), a second fixed mounting plate (34), and a movable mounting plate (35). The first fixed mounting plate (33) is fixedly connected to the fixed slide assembly (1), the movable mounting plate (35) is fixedly connected to the movable slide assembly (2), the lifting rod (32) is fixedly connected to the first fixed mounting plate (33) and the second fixed mounting plate (34), the lifting rod (32) is slidably connected to the movable mounting plate (35), the worm gear lift (31) is fixedly connected to the second fixed mounting plate (34), the output end of the worm gear lift (31) is fixedly connected to the movable mounting plate (35), and two adjacent worm gear lifts (31) are connected by a universal coupling (7).

2. The canister cage with an inlet for spraying water inside an aluminum can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed skateboard assembly (1) and the movable skateboard assembly (2) are symmetrically arranged.

3. The canister cage with an internal spray inlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed skateboard assembly (1) and the movable skateboard assembly (2) both include a flat skateboard (11), a side plate (12), a reinforcing rib (13), a wear-resistant strip (14), and a pressure plate (15). The flat skateboard (11) has a side plate (12) fixed on both sides, and a reinforcing rib (13) is fixed between the flat skateboard (11) and the side plate (12). A wear-resistant strip (14) is installed on the side plate (12) away from the reinforcing rib (13). A pressure plate (15) is fixed on the side plate (12), and the pressure plate (15) abuts against the wear-resistant strip (14).

4. The can-inlet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (3) is distributed along the trajectory of the fixed slide assembly (1). A right-angle steering gear (4) is installed on the second fixed mounting plate (34) of the lifting mechanism (3) located at one end of the trajectory. A hand crank (5) is installed at the input end of the right-angle steering gear (4). The output end of the right-angle steering gear (4) is connected to the input end of the worm gear lift (31) through a coupling (8).

5. The can-inlet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, An adjustment plate (6) is installed on the second fixed mounting plate (34). The adjustment plate (6) is provided with a scale groove (61) and adjustment scales are provided on both sides of the scale groove (61).

6. The canister cage with an internal spray inlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A guide sleeve (37) is fixed on the movable mounting plate (35), and the lifting rod (32) is slidably connected to the guide sleeve (37).

7. The canister cage with an internal spray inlet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rod (32) is configured as two, with the fixed slide assembly (1) and the movable slide assembly (2) located between the two lifting rods (32).

8. The can-inlet cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rod (32) has an external thread at one end near the first fixed mounting plate (33). The lifting rod (32) is connected to the first fixed mounting plate (33) by at least two nuts (38). The first fixed mounting plate (33) is located between the two nuts (38).

9. The canister cage with an internal spray inlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting rod (32) has an internal threaded hole axially opened at one end near the second fixed mounting plate (34), and the second fixed mounting plate (34) is threadedly connected to the internal threaded hole by bolts (36).

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