A bottle cap storage capacity detection device

By setting a limiting rod and a fastening ring in the cap compartment and using a distance sensor to calculate the number of caps, the problem of not being able to detect the cap compartment capacity and the success rate of dispensing in real time in the existing technology is solved, thus improving the stability and reliability of the detection.

CN224547459UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24GANSU POWER INVESTMENT JINCHANG POWER GENERATION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GANSU POWER INVESTMENT JINCHANG POWER GENERATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-10
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technology cannot provide real-time feedback on the remaining capacity of the bottle cap compartment, nor can it determine whether the bottle cap was successfully dispensed, resulting in unstable and unreliable detection.

Method used

A bottle cap storage capacity detection device is adopted. Limiting rods and fastening rings are set on the feeding ring and the discharge bottom plate, and a distance sensor is installed at the push port. The remaining number of bottle caps is calculated using a formula, and the discharge status is judged by the sensor detecting the height change.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time detection of the remaining quantity in the bottle cap compartment and the accuracy of cap dispensing, improving the stability and reliability of detection, and providing timely feedback on the operating status to prevent bottle cap dispensing failures or excessive dispensing.

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Abstract

A bottle cap warehouse capacity detection device, including feed ring, limit rod, discharge bottom plate, the limit rod is provided with a plurality, and one end is fixed on the feed ring, the other end is fixed on the discharge bottom plate, the limit rod is evenly distributed on the feed ring and the discharge bottom plate in circumference;The discharge bottom plate has a pushing port, and the discharge push hand is opposite to the pushing port to realize the bottle cap is pushed out of the bottle cap warehouse, the feed ring is annular and has a feed port, and the bottle cap enters from the feed port and is stacked in turn according to the entering order;The sensor is arranged on the pushing port and detects in the direction of the bottle cap stack, and the remaining cap number N is obtained by formula, the utility model discloses a detection device can be used to detect the remaining bottle cap number in the bottle cap warehouse in real time, and the bottle cap warehouse falling cap accuracy can be detected, the situation that the bottle cap does not come out or comes out more is detected, the stability and reliability of detection are improved, the situation in the bottle cap warehouse is judged through the digital type, and the feedback operation effect is fed back when the bottle cap warehouse acts.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bottle cap dispensing, and in particular to a bottle cap storage capacity detection device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the remaining bottle caps in the bottle storage compartment are detected by a sensor at the bottom of the compartment. When the sensor detects a cap, it means there are still caps in the compartment; otherwise, it means there are no caps left.

[0003] However, this detection method can only detect if there are bottle caps at the current location; it cannot indicate how many bottle caps remain in the cap compartment. It can only detect when there are no caps left, and therefore cannot provide early warnings. Figure 1 As shown. Furthermore, when the cap compartment is dispensing caps, the switch always sends a signal, making it impossible to determine the change in the height of the remaining caps or whether the dispensing was successful. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defect of the existing technology that cannot provide feedback on how much capacity is left in the bottle cap compartment, and to provide a bottle cap compartment capacity detection device.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is a bottle cap storage capacity detection device, including a feeding ring, a limiting rod, and a discharging base plate. Multiple limiting rods are provided, with one end fixed to the feeding ring and the other end fixed to the discharging base plate. The limiting rods are evenly distributed circumferentially on the feeding ring and the discharging base plate. The discharging base plate has a push port, and the discharging pusher faces the push port to push the bottle caps out of the bottle cap storage. The feeding ring is annular and has a feeding port. Bottle caps enter through the feeding port and are stacked sequentially according to the order of entry. A sensor is set at the push port and detects in the direction of bottle cap stacking. The remaining number of caps N is obtained through formula (1):

[0006] (1)

[0007] In formula (1), H is the height of the cap compartment, h1 is the height of a single cap, and h2 is the distance at which the sensor detects the cap.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a fastening ring, which has multiple through holes and the number of holes corresponds one-to-one with the number of limiting rods. The fastening ring is disposed between the feed ring and the discharge bottom plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the feed ring and the fastening ring is larger than the radius of the bottle cap.

[0010] Furthermore, the fastening ring is provided with at least one.

[0011] Furthermore, the sensor used is a distance sensor.

[0012] Furthermore, if the change in h2 after the bottle cap is ejected is not equal to h1, it indicates that the bottle cap ejection has failed, and the central control of the equipment will call for manual processing.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] By using a detection device, the number and capacity of remaining bottle caps in the cap compartment can be detected in real time. It can also detect the accuracy of cap placement, and detect cases where caps are not dispensed or are dispensed in excess, thus improving the stability and reliability of the detection. The device judges the situation in the cap compartment through digital model and provides feedback on the operation when the cap compartment is in motion. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This refers to the prior art shown in the background section;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the bottle cap compartment capacity detection device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the parameters of an embodiment of the bottle cap compartment capacity detection device of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 1. Bottle cap compartment; 11. Feeding ring; 12. Limiting rod; 13. Discharge base plate; 131. Push port; 14. Fastening ring; 2. Sensor; 3. Discharge pusher; 4. Bottle cap. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Reference Figure 2 This embodiment includes a bottle cap chamber 1, a sensor 2, and a discharge pusher 3. The bottle cap chamber 1 and the discharge pusher 3 are installed on the machine platform, while the sensor 2 is installed on the top of the bottle cap chamber 1.

[0022] The bottle cap compartment 1 includes a feeding ring 11, a limiting rod 12, a discharge base plate 13, and a fastening ring 14. The discharge base plate 13 is installed on the machine platform of the equipment. Multiple limiting rods 12 are provided and are evenly distributed around the axis of the discharge base plate 13. Specifically, the top of the limiting rod 12 is fixed to the feeding ring 11 by bolts, and the bottom is fixed to the discharge base plate 13 by bolts. The feeding ring 11 and the discharge base plate 13 are coaxially arranged. The fastening ring 14 is provided with a through hole, and the number of through holes corresponds one-to-one with the number of limiting rods 12. The limiting rods 12 pass through the fastening ring 14, the feeding ring 11, and the discharge base plate 13. The fastening ring 14 is located in the middle of the entire bottle cap compartment 1.

[0023] In addition, there is not just one fastening ring 14. If the length of the limiting rod 12 is too long, multiple fastening rings 14 are needed to maintain the overall stability of the cap chamber 1. Both the feeding ring 11 and the fastening ring 14 are annular. The annular opening of the feeding ring 11 serves as the feeding opening, and the annular opening of the fastening ring 14 serves to allow the bottle cap 4 to pass through. The radii of the annular openings of both rings are the same and larger than the radius of the bottle cap 4.

[0024] The discharge base plate 13 has a push port 131 on its side, and the discharge pusher 3 is positioned opposite the push port 131 to push the bottle cap 4 out of the bottle cap chamber 1. The basic component of the discharge pusher 3 is a cylinder.

[0025] Sensor 2 is a distance sensor that measures distance using infrared laser. Sensor 2 is installed at the opening of the feed ring 11. Sensor 2 detects the distance h2 between sensor 2 and the topmost bottle cap 4 in the bottle cap chamber 1, while the height of a single bottle cap 4 is h1, and the height of the bottle cap chamber 1 is H. The above parameters are imported into formula (1):

[0026] (1)

[0027] The calculation yields a specific value for N, with an allowable error of ±0.05. Each time cap 4 exits the chamber, the distance detected by sensor 2 changes accordingly due to the height variation, roughly within the cap's height h1. If the detection range shows no change, it indicates a cap-dropping failure, meaning cap 4 did not successfully exit the chamber. Alternatively, if the detection distance is too large, exceeding height h1, it indicates multiple caps exited the chamber, also resulting in an unsuccessful operation. In this case, the equipment's central control system will promptly alert manual intervention via a buzzer or alarm.

[0028] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bottle cap compartment capacity detection device, characterized in that, The device includes a bottle cap compartment (1), a sensor (2), and a discharge pusher (3). The bottle cap compartment (1) includes a feeding ring (11), a limiting rod (12), and a discharge base plate (13). Multiple limiting rods (12) are provided, with one end fixed to the feeding ring (11) and the other end fixed to the discharge base plate (13). The limiting rods (12) are evenly distributed circumferentially on the feeding ring (11) and the discharge base plate (13). The discharge base plate (13) has... There is a push port (131), and the discharge pusher (3) is facing the push port (131) to push the bottle cap (4) out of the bottle cap chamber (1). The feeding ring (11) is annular and has a feeding port. The bottle cap (4) enters from the feeding port and is stacked in sequence according to the entry order. The sensor (2) is set at the push port (131) and detects in the direction of the stacking of bottle caps (4). The value detected by the sensor (2) represents the amount of contents in the bottle cap chamber (1).

2. The bottle cap compartment capacity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fastening ring (14), which has multiple through holes and the number of holes corresponds one-to-one with the number of limiting rods (12). The fastening ring (14) is disposed between the feeding ring (11) and the discharge bottom plate (13).

3. The bottle cap compartment capacity detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the feed ring (11) and the fastening ring (14) is larger than the radius of the bottle cap (4).

4. The bottle cap compartment capacity detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastening ring (14) is provided with at least one.

5. The bottle cap compartment capacity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor (2) is a distance sensor (2).

6. The bottle cap compartment capacity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the change in h2 after the bottle cap (4) leaves the chamber is not equal to h1, it indicates that the bottle cap (4) has failed to leave the chamber, and the central control of the equipment calls for manual processing.