Keying machine with replaceable key stock

By combining a pin-and-hole design with centrifugal rotation and a baffle plate, the key swivel machine achieves rapid replacement and automatic arrangement, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional key swivel machines and improving operational convenience and stability.

CN224547158UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24GUANGDONG KEMAO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG KEMAO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional key placement machines require frequent manual adjustments to the feeding tray, which can cause keys to accumulate and get stuck, resulting in low placement efficiency.

Method used

The design of the plug-in hole enables quick replacement of the feeding tray. Combined with the centrifugal rotation and the guide plate design, the keys are automatically arranged under the action of gravity and centrifugal force, and the sorting and arrangement can be achieved without additional power by using physical inertia.

Benefits of technology

It improves key placement efficiency, reduces operational intensity and production costs, adapts to small-batch production needs, and ensures operational stability and ease of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a key swing tray machine of replaceable discharging tray, apply in mechanical manufacturing technical field, including the shell, the centre inlay of shell inside top portion has the motor, the top fixed sleeve of motor has the carousel, the centre of carousel top portion has established the jack; the utility model discloses through the quick replacement of discharging tray of jack hole, and the orderly slide of key is made by centrifugal rotation mode with physical inertia, can complete the sorting without additional power, and the whole structure gives consideration to operation convenience and reliability, reduces maintenance cost, adapts small -batch production demand, adopts the collaborative design of centrifugal rotation and deflector, and key is arranged to the transverse plate under the action of gravity and centrifugal force, and the placing efficiency is greatly improved, supports the quick switching of different models key, and pure mechanical structure ensures that operation is stable and is easy to maintain, and the operation intensity and production cost are reduced significantly.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical manufacturing technology, and specifically relates to a key-operated plate machine with a replaceable feeding tray. Background Technology

[0002] Keys are a common unlocking tool in people's lives. The main materials used to make keys are copper, zinc, aluminum, iron and other metals. A key arranging machine is a device that takes metal keys out of a feeding tray and arranges them.

[0003] However, traditional tray-loading machines require frequent manual adjustments to the feeding tray during operation, increasing tool disassembly time. At the same time, keys are prone to accumulating and getting stuck during transport, requiring frequent manual intervention for sorting, resulting in low placement efficiency.

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background above, a key-operated tray-swing machine with a replaceable feeding tray is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a key placement machine with a replaceable material tray, which has the advantages of convenient placement and automatic placement.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray, comprising a housing, a motor embedded in the center of the top of the housing, a turntable fixedly sleeved on the top of the motor, an insertion hole opened in the center of the top of the turntable, a pin snapped into the insertion hole, a feeding tray bolted to the top of the pin, an opening penetrating the bottom of the right side of the inner wall of the feeding tray, a door panel provided on the right side of the opening, and a placement mechanism provided on the left side of the top of the turntable.

[0007] The above technical solution involves: holding the handle, inserting the key-containing tray into the top of the turntable by aligning the pin with the socket, pulling up the door panel, and tightening the bolts to secure the door panel, exposing the opening. The motor drives the turntable to rotate counterclockwise, which in turn drives the socket to rotate, which in turn drives the pin to rotate, and the pin to rotate the tray. The bottom of the tray is inclined, and during rotation, the keys inside are subjected to centrifugal force, generating physical inertia that causes the keys to slide out from the opening onto the turntable. This design enables quick replacement of the tray through the pin and socket, and the centrifugal rotation method utilizes physical inertia to allow the keys to slide out in an orderly manner. Sorting can be completed without additional power. The overall structure balances ease of operation and reliability, reducing maintenance costs and adapting to the needs of small-batch production.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the placement mechanism includes a guide plate, the guide plate is located on the left side of the top of the turntable, a slot is provided at the front end of the right side of the outer shell, a horizontal plate is bolted to the top of the inner wall of the slot, and the right side of the bottom of the front of the guide plate is bolted to the back of the horizontal plate, a baffle is bolted to the front of the horizontal plate, and the left side of the baffle is bolted to the left side of the inner wall of the slot, and the surfaces of the baffle, the horizontal plate and the guide plate penetrate the interior of the slot, and a pressure rod is rotatably connected to the top of the front of the guide plate and the top of the back of the baffle.

[0009] The above technical solution employs a placement mechanism. After the key slides out from the feeding tray onto the turntable, the turntable continues to rotate. The top of the turntable is tilted. During rotation, the key on the turntable is subject to centrifugal force and physical inertia, sliding to the edge of the top of the turntable. The guide plate remains stationary, guiding the key, which is positioned near the center of the turntable, to the edge of the top of the turntable. The key rotates from the left front to the right front of the top of the turntable and onto the horizontal plate. As the key reaches the horizontal plate, the key on the left pushes the key on the right, and the keys are arranged from the left to the right of the horizontal plate. A pressure rod limits the passing keys to prevent them from stacking. The centrifugal rotation and guide plate are designed in tandem, allowing the keys to automatically arrange themselves onto the horizontal plate under the action of gravity and centrifugal force, significantly improving placement efficiency. It supports quick switching between different key models. The purely mechanical structure ensures stable operation and easy maintenance, significantly reducing operational intensity and production costs.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a slider is welded to the left side of the door panel, and a groove is provided on the top right side of the feeding tray, and the interior of the groove is slidably connected to the surface of the slider.

[0011] The above technical solution uses sliders and grooves to limit the movement of the door panel.

[0012] The present invention is further provided that a tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the right side of the door panel.

[0013] The above technical solution involves setting tightening bolts to restrict the movement of the door panel.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that there is a gap between the left side of the horizontal plate and the surface of the turntable.

[0015] The above technical solution, by setting a gap, can prevent the turntable from rubbing against the horizontal plate and causing damage when it rotates.

[0016] The present invention is further provided that a protective pad is adhered to the inner wall of the outer shell.

[0017] The above technical solution involves a protective pad that protects the key from scratches when it comes into contact with the inner wall of the casing.

[0018] The present invention is further provided that handles are bolted to both sides of the top of the feeding tray.

[0019] The above technical solution incorporates a handle, making it easy to pick up and drop the material tray.

[0020] The present invention is further configured such that a support leg is bolted to the bottom of the outer shell.

[0021] The above technical solution, by setting up support legs, can stabilize the equipment.

[0022] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model enables quick replacement of the feeding tray through the pin and hole. The centrifugal rotation method uses physical inertia to make the key slide out in an orderly manner, and sorting can be completed without additional power. The overall structure takes into account both ease of operation and reliability, which reduces maintenance costs and adapts to the needs of small-batch production. 2. This utility model adopts a centrifugal rotation and guide plate design to automatically arrange the keys on the horizontal plate under the action of gravity and centrifugal force, which greatly improves the placement efficiency, supports quick switching of different key models, and the pure mechanical structure ensures stable operation and simple maintenance, significantly reducing the intensity of operation and production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A; Figure 4 This is a top sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a top sectional view of a partial structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a partial structural side sectional view of this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Outer shell; 2. Motor; 3. Turntable; 4. Insertion hole; 5. Pin; 6. Feed tray; 7. Opening; 8. Door panel; 9. Guide plate; 10. Slot; 11. Horizontal plate; 12. Baffle; 13. Pressure rod; 14. Slider; 15. Slide groove; 16. Tightening bolt; 17. Protective pad; 18. Handle; 19. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Example 1: refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 A key-dispensing machine with a replaceable dispensing tray includes a housing 1. A motor 2 is embedded in the center of the top of the housing 1. The motor speed is 100-300 r / min. Too low a speed affects centrifugal force, while too high a speed may cause keys to splash. A turntable 3 is fixedly sleeved on the top of the motor 2. An insertion hole 4 is opened in the center of the top of the turntable 3. A pin 5 is engaged inside the insertion hole 4. A dispensing tray 6 is bolted to the top of the pin 5. An opening 7 is formed through the bottom right side of the inner wall of the dispensing tray 6. A door panel 8 is provided on the right side of the opening 7. A placement mechanism is provided on the left side of the top of the turntable 3. By holding the handle 18, the dispensing tray 6 containing keys is aligned with the pin 5. Hole 4 is placed above turntable 3, and door panel 8 is pulled up. Slider 14 and slide 15 limit the movement of door panel 8. Tighten tightening bolt 16 to fix door panel 8, exposing opening 7. Motor 2 drives turntable 3 to rotate counterclockwise. Turntable 3 drives insertion hole 4 to rotate. Insertion hole 4 drives pin 5 to rotate. Pin 5 rotates to drive material feeding tray 6 to rotate. The bottom of the inside of material feeding tray 6 is set to be inclined, with an inclination angle of 15°-30°, taking into account the sliding speed and stability of the key. When rotating, the key inside is subjected to centrifugal force and generates physical inertia, causing the key to slide out from opening 7 onto turntable 3. This design realizes the quick replacement of material feeding tray 6 through pin 5 and insertion hole 4.

[0027] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 A slider 14 is welded to the left side of the door panel 8, and a groove 15 is provided on the top right side of the feeding tray 6. The inside of the groove 15 is slidably connected to the surface of the slider 14. By setting the slider 14 and the groove 15, the movement of the door panel 8 can be limited.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The right side of the door panel 8 is threaded with a tightening bolt 16, which restricts the movement of the door panel 8.

[0029] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 Handles 18 are bolted to both sides of the top of the feeding tray 6, making it easy to pick up and drop the feeding tray 6.

[0030] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 The bottom of the outer casing 1 is bolted with a support leg 19, which can stabilize the equipment.

[0031] Brief description of usage: Hold handle 18 and insert the key-containing tray 6 into the top of turntable 3 by aligning the pin 5 with the socket 4. Pull up the door panel 8 and tighten the tightening bolt 16 to fix the door panel 8, exposing the opening 7. Motor 2 drives turntable 3 to rotate counterclockwise. Turntable 3 drives socket 4 to rotate, socket 4 drives pin 5 to rotate, and pin 5 rotates to drive tray 6 to rotate. The bottom of tray 6 is set to be inclined. When rotating, the key inside is subjected to centrifugal force and physical inertia, causing the key to slide out from the opening 7 onto turntable 3. This design enables quick replacement of tray 6 through pin 5 and socket 4.

[0032] Example 2: refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 A key-dispensing machine with a replaceable feeding tray includes a guide plate 9 located on the top left side of a turntable 3. A slot 10 is formed at the front right side of the outer casing 1. A horizontal plate 11 is bolted to the top of the inner wall of the slot 10. The right side of the bottom front of the guide plate 9 is bolted to the back of the horizontal plate 11. A baffle 12 is bolted to the front of the horizontal plate 11, and the left side of the baffle 12 is bolted to the left side of the inner wall of the slot 10. The surfaces of the baffle 12, the horizontal plate 11, and the guide plate 9 penetrate the interior of the slot 10. A pressure rod 13 is rotatably connected to the top front of the guide plate 9 and the top back of the baffle 12. After the key slides out from the feeding tray 6 onto the turntable 3, the turntable 3 continues to rotate. The top of the turntable 3 is tilted at an angle of 15°-30° to accommodate the key sliding. The rotation speed and stability are controlled by the centrifugal force on the key on the turntable 3, which slides to the top edge of the turntable 3 due to physical inertia. The guide plate 9 remains stationary, guiding the key, which is located near the center of the turntable 3, to the top edge of the turntable 3. The key rotates from the left front to the right front of the top of the turntable 3 and onto the horizontal plate 11. As the key reaches the horizontal plate 11, the key on the left pushes the key on the right. The keys are arranged from the left to the right of the horizontal plate 11. The pressure rod 13 limits the passing keys. The height of the pressure rod is set to the thickness of the key plus 1mm to ensure the limiting effect, not to hinder the movement of the keys, and to prevent the keys from stacking. The centrifugal rotation and the guide plate 9 are designed in coordination so that the keys are automatically arranged onto the horizontal plate 11 under the action of gravity and centrifugal force.

[0033] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 There is a gap between the left side of the horizontal plate 11 and the surface of the turntable 3. By setting a gap, it can prevent the turntable 3 from rubbing against the horizontal plate 11 when it rotates, thus preventing damage.

[0034] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5The inner wall of the outer casing 1 is bonded with a protective pad 17. By setting the protective pad 17, the key can be protected from scratches when it comes into contact with the inner wall of the outer casing 1.

[0035] Brief description of the usage process: After the key slides out from the inside of the feeding tray 6 onto the turntable 3, the turntable 3 continues to rotate. The top of the turntable 3 is set to be tilted. When rotating, the key on the turntable 3 is subjected to centrifugal force and physical inertia, sliding to the edge of the top of the turntable 3. The guide plate 9 remains stationary, guiding the key that is held near the center of the turntable 3 to the edge of the top of the turntable 3. The key rotates from the left front to the right front of the top of the turntable 3 to the horizontal plate 11. As the key reaches the horizontal plate 11, the key on the left pushes the key on the right. The keys are arranged from the left to the right of the horizontal plate 11. The pressure rod 13 limits the passing keys to prevent them from stacking. The centrifugal rotation and the guide plate 9 are designed in coordination, so that the keys are automatically arranged to the horizontal plate 11 under the action of gravity and centrifugal force.

[0036] It should be noted that parts have a lifespan and can be replaced during regular maintenance when they no longer meet performance requirements. Deterioration in performance due to prolonged use of parts is not a design defect of this application.

[0037] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The motor (2) is embedded in the center of the top of the outer shell (1). A turntable (3) is fixedly sleeved on the top of the motor (2). A socket (4) is opened in the center of the top of the turntable (3). A pin (5) is snapped into the socket (4). A feeding tray (6) is bolted to the top of the pin (5). An opening (7) is opened through the bottom of the right side of the inner wall of the feeding tray (6). A door panel (8) is provided on the right side of the opening (7). A placement mechanism is provided on the left side of the top of the turntable (3).

2. The key-operated tray machine with replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement mechanism includes a guide plate (9), which is located on the left side of the top of the turntable (3). A slot (10) is provided at the front end of the right side of the outer shell (1). A horizontal plate (11) is bolted to the top of the inner wall of the slot (10). The right side of the bottom front of the guide plate (9) is bolted to the back of the horizontal plate (11). A baffle (12) is bolted to the front of the horizontal plate (11). The left side of the baffle (12) is bolted to the left side of the inner wall of the slot (10). The surfaces of the baffle (12), the horizontal plate (11), and the guide plate (9) penetrate the interior of the slot (10). A pressure rod (13) is rotatably connected to the top front of the guide plate (9) and the top back of the baffle (12).

3. The key-operated tray machine with replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slider (14) is welded to the left side of the door panel (8), and a groove (15) is opened on the top right side of the feeding tray (6), and the interior of the groove (15) is slidably connected to the surface of the slider (14).

4. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right side of the door panel (8) is threaded with a tightening bolt (16).

5. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: There is a gap between the left side of the horizontal plate (11) and the surface of the turntable (3).

6. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the outer shell (1) is bonded with a protective pad (17).

7. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: Handles (18) are bolted to both sides of the top of the feeding tray (6).

8. A key-operated tray machine with a replaceable feeding tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer casing (1) is bolted with a support leg (19).