Automatic can replenishing device for zip-top can

Abstract

The utility model discloses an easy -open can automatic tank device that replenishes, including receiving tank platform, be equipped with the conveyer belt on the receiving tank platform, two intercepting plates are symmetric and equipped with on the receiving tank platform, be equipped with the guide frame on the receiving tank platform, and guide frame lower extreme symmetrically is equipped with two guide rod, the receiving tank platform along the conveyer belt drive direction is evenly distributed with a plurality of baffle, and a plurality of baffles form a plurality of passageways between, be equipped with detection unit on the receiving tank platform side, and the receiving tank platform is equipped with the tank assembly that replenishes one end away from the guide frame, the utility model discloses be equipped with a plurality of baffles on the receiving tank platform, and a plurality of baffles form a plurality of passageways, under the guidance of two guide rods, a plurality of passageways make single tank body not contact with the tank body of left and right sides, reduce the phenomenon that appears the tank, again cooperate tank assembly that replenishes, when appearing the tank phenomenon of small probability, cooperate detection unit can automatically carry out the tank action of its replenishment, make the whole process automation, reduce manual participation, improve efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum can technology, and in particular to an automatic aluminum can refilling device. Background Technology

[0002] In the large-scale production of aluminum cans, the can receiving station, as a crucial link in the production line, undertakes the key task of collecting, sorting, and transporting the processed cans to the next process. However, the current operation of the can receiving station commonly suffers from can shortages. This is because, due to factors such as positional deviations during can transport, temporary equipment jams, and counting errors, the cans on the receiving station cannot be completely filled according to the preset quantity or arrangement, resulting in partial gaps.

[0003] Traditionally, the issue of missing cans at the can receiving station is mainly handled manually by replenishing cans. The production line needs dedicated inspection personnel to monitor the station's operation in real time. Once a missing can is detected, it must be manually replenished immediately. This method not only requires significant labor costs, increasing the company's production and operating expenses, but also suffers from low efficiency in manual inspection and replenishment, making it difficult to keep pace with the high-speed production line. Furthermore, manual operation is susceptible to fatigue and lack of concentration, compromising the timeliness and accuracy of replenishment and potentially causing unresolved can shortages, thus affecting the normal operation of subsequent processes.

[0004] To address this issue, an automatic can refill device is proposed to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems by providing an automatic can replenishment device. This invention utilizes multiple partitions on the can receiving platform, forming multiple channels. Guided by two guide rods, multiple cans are conveyed to a buffer zone, roughly forming three can piles. They then gradually enter the corresponding channels in sequence. The multiple channels prevent individual cans from contacting cans on either side, reducing the likelihood of leakage. Furthermore, in conjunction with the can replenishment component, when a low-probability leakage occurs, a detection unit can automatically replenish the can, automating the entire process, reducing manual intervention, and improving efficiency. To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, an automatic can replenishment device is provided, comprising a can receiving platform, a conveyor belt on the receiving platform, two symmetrically arranged intercepting plates on the receiving platform, a guide frame on the receiving platform, and two symmetrically arranged guide rods at the lower end of the guide frame, a buffer belt on the receiving platform, the buffer belt being located at the front end of the guide frame along the driving direction of the conveyor belt, a plurality of partitions evenly distributed along the driving direction of the conveyor belt on the receiving platform, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of partitions, a detection unit on the side of the receiving platform, and a can replenishment component on the end of the receiving platform away from the guide frame, the can replenishment component cooperating with the detection unit.

[0007] Preferably, the can replenishment assembly includes a front gantry and a rear gantry arranged sequentially on the can receiving platform. The front gantry is provided with a horizontal moving module on the side away from the rear gantry, and the horizontal moving module is provided with a horizontal moving plate. The horizontal moving plate is provided with a vertical moving module, and the vertical moving module is provided with a vertical moving plate. The vertical moving plate is provided with a pushing cylinder, and the pushing cylinder is provided with an L-shaped plate. The L-shaped plate is provided with a pull rod, and the pull rod is L-shaped with a downward curve.

[0008] Preferably, the rear gantry is equipped with an intercepting cylinder, and the output end of the intercepting cylinder extends to the lower end of the rear gantry. The output end of the intercepting cylinder is equipped with a connecting plate, and the lower end of the connecting plate is evenly distributed with multiple blocking rods, and the number of blocking rods is consistent with the number of channels formed by the multiple partitions.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting plate has two telescopic rods symmetrically arranged at its left and right ends, each telescopic rod has a contact block at its lower end, and each interceptor plate has a contact groove at its top, with the contact block engaging with the corresponding contact groove.

[0010] Preferably, both guide rods are inclined outward along the conveyor belt driving direction, forming a figure-eight shape.

[0011] Preferably, the plurality of partitions are provided with guide grooves on the side near the guide frame.

[0012] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] The present invention discloses an automatic can replenishment device for aluminum cans. Multiple partitions are installed on the can receiving platform, forming multiple channels. Guided by two guide rods, multiple cans are conveyed to a buffer zone, roughly divided into three piles, and then gradually enter the corresponding channels in sequence. The multiple channels prevent individual cans from contacting cans on the left and right sides, reducing the possibility of leakage. Combined with the can replenishment component, when a low-probability leakage occurs, the detection unit can automatically replenish the can, automating the entire process, reducing manual intervention, and improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side perspective view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B;

[0018] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the guide groove of this utility model;

[0019] In the attached diagram: 1. Tank receiving platform; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Interception plate; 4. Guide frame; 5. Guide rod; 6. Buffer belt; 7. Partition plate; 8. Detection unit; 9. Front gantry; 10. Rear gantry; 11. Horizontal moving module; 12. Horizontal moving plate; 13. Vertical moving module; 14. Vertical moving plate; 15. Push cylinder; 16. L-shaped plate; 17. Pull rod; 18. Interception cylinder; 19. Connecting plate; 20. Blocking rod; 21. Telescopic rod; 22. Contact block; 23. Contact groove; 24. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, it should be noted that many details listed in the specification are merely to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of one or more aspects of the utility model, and these aspects can be achieved even without these specific details.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides an automatic can refill device, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0022] The system includes a can receiving platform 1, a conveyor belt 2, two symmetrically arranged interceptor plates 3, a guide frame 4, two symmetrically arranged guide rods 5 at the lower end of the guide frame 4, a buffer belt 6 located at the front end of the guide frame 4 along the driving direction of the conveyor belt 2, multiple partitions 7 evenly distributed along the driving direction of the conveyor belt 2, forming multiple channels between the partitions 7, the partitions 7 being 0.1mm plastic partitions, a detection unit 8 on the side of the can receiving platform 1, the detection unit 8 being a scannable detection device, such as a micro switch, and a can replenishment assembly located at the end of the can receiving platform 1 away from the guide frame 4, the can replenishment assembly cooperating with the detection unit 8.

[0023] The existing can receiving platform 1 uses a detection unit 8 to scan and detect multiple passing cans. When a leak is detected, it is manually repaired. The reason for the leak is that the sides of a single can are blocked by two adjacent cans. Due to the close arrangement of multiple cans, the gaps between the cans are of different sizes, which easily leads to leakage. By installing multiple partitions 7 on the can receiving platform 1, which form multiple channels, the multiple cans are transported to the buffer belt 6 under the guidance of two guide rods 5, roughly divided into three can piles, and then gradually enter the corresponding channels in sequence. Multiple channels prevent a single can from contacting the cans on the left and right sides, reducing the occurrence of leaks. In addition, with the can repair component, when a low probability of a leak occurs, the detection unit 8 can automatically repair the can, making the whole process automated, reducing manual intervention, and improving efficiency.

[0024] The can replenishment assembly includes a front gantry 9 and a rear gantry 10 arranged sequentially on the can receiving platform 1. A horizontal moving module 11 is provided on the side of the front gantry 9 away from the rear gantry 10, and a horizontal moving plate 12 is provided on the horizontal moving module 11. A vertical moving module 13 is provided on the horizontal moving plate 12, and a vertical moving plate 14 is provided on the vertical moving plate 14. A push cylinder 15 is provided on the push cylinder 15, and an L-shaped plate 16 is provided on the push cylinder 15. A pull rod 17 is provided on the L-shaped plate 16, and the pull rod 17 is L-shaped with a downward curve.

[0025] The front and rear gantry frames 10 provide the installation base for the can replenishment assembly. The horizontal moving module 11 drives the horizontal moving plate 12, enabling the can replenishment execution component to move along the length of the receiving platform 1, covering different channel positions. The vertical moving module 13 drives the vertical moving plate 14, which can adjust the height of the can replenishment component to adapt to the height of the can on the conveying surface of the receiving platform 1 and the can replenishment needs of different sizes of cans, so that the can replenishment action can accurately reach the missing can position, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the can replenishment position. The push cylinder 15 provides power, which can quickly drive the L-shaped plate and the pull rod 17 to move. The downward bending L-shaped pull rod 17 makes it easy to contact the can from a specific angle to realize the can replenishment operation and realize the automated can replenishment action.

[0026] The rear gantry 10 is equipped with an intercepting cylinder 18, and the output end of the intercepting cylinder 18 extends to the lower end of the rear gantry 10. The output end of the intercepting cylinder 18 is equipped with a connecting plate 19, and multiple blocking rods 20 are evenly distributed at the lower end of the connecting plate 19. The number of blocking rods 20 is consistent with the number of channels formed by multiple partitions 7.

[0027] The intercepting cylinder 18 on the rear gantry 10 drives evenly distributed blocking rods 20 via the output connecting plate 19. Since the number of blocking rods 20 matches the number of channels, they can precisely correspond to each channel. When a channel is detected as needing refilling, the intercepting cylinder 18 activates, and the corresponding blocking rod 20 falls, precisely intercepting the can delivery in that channel. This prevents subsequent can delivery from interfering with the refilling operation, ensuring sufficient space and timing for refilling, and improving accuracy. Working in conjunction with the refilling component and detection unit 8, it forms a complete "detection-interception-refilling-resumption delivery" process. When the detection unit 8 detects a can shortage, the intercepting cylinder 18 quickly responds by intercepting the corresponding channel, the refilling component performs the refill, and after completion, the interception is released, and can delivery resumes. This enhanced coordination among components makes the automatic refilling process more seamless and efficient.

[0028] The connecting plate 19 has two telescopic rods 21 symmetrically arranged at its left and right ends. Each telescopic rod 21 has a contact block 22 at its lower end, and each intercepting plate 3 has a contact groove 23 at its top. The contact block 22 cooperates with the corresponding contact groove 23. When the intercepting cylinder 18 drives the connecting plate 19 and the blocking rod 20 to move down for interception, the contact block 22 is embedded in the contact groove 23, providing additional support and limiting for the connecting plate 19. This prevents the connecting plate 19 and the blocking rod 20 from shifting position due to the impact force of the can during interception, ensuring the stability of the interception structure during operation and making the interception action more reliable.

[0029] Both guide rods 5 are inclined outward along the driving direction of the conveyor belt 2, forming a figure-eight shape.

[0030] The outward-sloping guide rod 5 creates a gradually changing guide space, accommodating different numbers and arrangements of cans, reducing congestion and jamming caused by an overly cramped guide structure. Compared to a straight-rod guide structure, the figure-eight design provides more adjustment space for the cans, reducing the probability of conveyor stagnation due to mutual compression between cans, ensuring continuous and stable operation of the conveyor belt 2, and thus improving the overall conveying efficiency of the production line.

[0031] The partitions 7 are provided with guide grooves 24 on the side near the guide frame 4.

[0032] The guide trough 24 has a gradient structure, which is adapted to the outlet of the guide frame 4 and guide rod 5, and can smoothly guide the cans after they have been shaped by the guide frame 4 into the corresponding channels. This design effectively avoids the cans from getting stuck, deviating, or even piling up when entering the channels due to obstruction by the edge of the partition 7 or unclear guidance, ensuring that the cans can smoothly enter each channel along the preset path, thus improving the continuity and stability of the overall conveying. Based on this, two types of guide troughs 24 can be set, such as... Figure 1 The design features a central protrusion that gradually slopes smoothly towards the two side edges, creating a convex shape. The center is higher, while the sides are lower and smoothly transition. When a can comes into contact with this structure, under the influence of gravity and conveying force, the liquid naturally flows to both sides along the sloping sides of the protruding portion; or as... Figure 5 The central depression gradually slopes smoothly towards both sides, forming a concave shape. The central depression is low, while the sides are high and transition smoothly. When the can comes into contact with the central depression, the contents will converge along the sloping sides towards the central depression. This can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic can refilling device, characterized in that, include: A can receiving platform (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (2), two interceptor plates (3) are symmetrically provided on the can receiving platform (1), a guide frame (4) is provided on the can receiving platform (1), and two guide rods (5) are symmetrically provided at the lower end of the guide frame (4), a buffer belt (6) is provided on the can receiving platform (1), and the buffer belt (6) is set at the front end of the guide frame (4) along the driving direction of the conveyor belt (2), a plurality of partitions (7) are evenly distributed on the can receiving platform (1) along the driving direction of the conveyor belt (2), and a plurality of channels are formed between the plurality of partitions (7), a detection unit (8) is provided on the side of the can receiving platform (1), and a can replenishment assembly is provided at the end of the can receiving platform (1) away from the guide frame (4), and the can replenishment assembly cooperates with the detection unit (8).

2. The automatic can refilling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The can replenishment assembly includes a front gantry (9) and a rear gantry (10) arranged sequentially on the can receiving platform (1). The front gantry (9) is provided with a horizontal moving module (11) on the side away from the rear gantry (10), and a horizontal moving plate (12) is provided on the horizontal moving module (11). A vertical moving module (13) is provided on the horizontal moving plate (12), and a vertical moving plate (14) is provided on the vertical moving module (13). A push cylinder (15) is provided on the vertical moving plate (14), and an L-shaped plate (16) is provided on the push cylinder (15). A pull rod (17) is provided on the L-shaped plate (16), and the pull rod (17) is in the shape of a downwardly curved L.

3. The automatic can refill device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear gantry (10) is provided with an intercepting cylinder (18), and the output end of the intercepting cylinder (18) extends to the lower end of the rear gantry (10). The output end of the intercepting cylinder (18) is provided with a connecting plate (19), and multiple blocking rods (20) are evenly distributed at the lower end of the connecting plate (19). The number of blocking rods (20) is consistent with the number of channels formed by multiple partitions (7).

4. The automatic can refill device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate (19) has two telescopic rods (21) symmetrically arranged at its left and right ends. Each telescopic rod (21) has a contact block (22) at its lower end. Each interceptor plate (3) has a contact groove (23) at its top, and the contact block (22) cooperates with the corresponding contact groove (23).

5. The automatic can refilling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both guide rods (5) are inclined outward along the driving direction of the conveyor belt (2) to form a figure-eight shape.

6. The automatic can refill device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partitions (7) are provided with guide grooves (24) on the side near the guide frame (4).

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