Unpackaged dual-channel side push mechanism
By designing a non-packaging dual-channel side-push mechanism and using upper and lower frame components, flow strips, transition plates, and other components, highly efficient and automated multi-layer palletizing of cigarette cartons was achieved. This solved the problems of high labor intensity and poor uniformity in manual palletizing, improved conveying and sorting efficiency, and reduced equipment footprint and modification costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEIJING FOCUSIGHT TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The palletizing process of printed cigarette packs in existing equipment relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor intensity, poor product standardization, and difficulty in achieving efficient and automated multi-layer palletizing.
Design a non-packaging dual-channel side-push mechanism, which adopts an upper frame assembly and a lower frame assembly distributed vertically, combined with flow rails, transition plates and push plate assemblies, to achieve independent dual-channel conveying and precise sorting of products. Modular design improves space utilization and automation.
It achieves efficient and precise product delivery and sorting, reduces manual intervention, improves the efficiency of automated palletizing and product uniformity, and reduces equipment footprint and modification costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic palletizing equipment technology, and in particular to a non-packaging dual-channel side-push mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] The post-printing process for cigarette packs involves bundling the cigarette packs into specific quantities after inspection, followed by stacking. Current equipment relies on manual stacking. The bundling speed is typically 5-6 packs / minute, with each stack weighing 2 kg, approximately 140-240 stacks per pallet, and a stacking height of 820-1225 mm. This requires repeated operation by workers. Furthermore, manual stacking lacks consistency, resulting in some deviation in the delivered products. In short, current cigarette pack stacking methods are labor-intensive and produce inconsistent stacking quality. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a non-packaging dual-channel side-pushing mechanism. This invention is suitable for products that do not require packaging, facilitating subsequent automated multi-layer palletizing. This invention features a dual-channel feeding assembly, making it suitable for industrial scenarios requiring high-speed and precise conveying, such as automated packaging and sorting.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a non-packaging dual-channel side-pushing mechanism, which has an upper frame assembly and a lower frame assembly distributed vertically. The lower frame assembly includes a lower frame, on which a first channel conveying assembly and a second channel conveying assembly are installed.
[0005] The first channel conveying assembly is sequentially equipped with a first feeding flow bar, a first transition plate, and a first discharging flow bar along the product conveying route; the second channel conveying assembly is sequentially equipped with a second feeding flow bar, a second transition plate, and a second discharging flow bar along the product conveying route; a first discharging pusher is installed at the first transition plate to push the product out of the first transition plate and the second discharging pusher is installed at the second transition plate to push the product out of the second transition plate and the second discharging flow bar.
[0006] The upper frame assembly includes an upper frame, on which a first pusher assembly and a second pusher assembly are respectively provided for feeding and shaping the products of the first feeding flow strip and the second feeding flow strip.
[0007] The dual-channel independent conveying system, achieved through upper and lower frame assemblies, maximizes space utilization and adapts to compact layouts. The first / second channel conveying assemblies utilize a combination of flow bars and transition plates to enable unpowered rolling conveying of products, reducing energy consumption. Simultaneously, lateral push-plates facilitate precise and efficient lateral push-out sorting. The push-plate assembly on the upper frame shapes (aligns or positions) the products, ensuring stable product posture during conveying and sorting, and minimizing the risk of jamming.
[0008] The upper frame is responsible for feeding and shaping, while the lower frame is responsible for conveying and discharging. The modular structure and clear functional zoning facilitate maintenance and debugging. Furthermore, the transition plate and discharge pusher plate work together to enable rapid lateral ejection of the product at the end of the conveying path, reducing manual intervention and increasing automation.
[0009] Furthermore, the first feeding flow bar and the first discharging flow bar are arranged vertically; the second feeding flow bar and the second discharging flow bar are also arranged vertically. The vertical arrangement of the feeding and discharging flow bars optimizes the spatial layout, enabling products to be sorted at 90° during transport, suitable for multi-directional discharge requirements. The vertical design shortens the overall conveyor line length, reduces the equipment footprint, and improves space utilization.
[0010] Furthermore, the first feeding flow bar and the second feeding flow bar are arranged side by side, and the second discharge flow bar is set lower than the first discharge flow bar;
[0011] The second transition plate is driven to move up and down by a linear module, and the second discharge push plate is located below the second transition plate.
[0012] The parallel feeding flow rails and staggered discharge flow rails enable independent sorting in both channels without interference, improving sorting efficiency. The second transition plate, raised and lowered via a linear module, can dynamically adjust the discharge height to adapt to different product specifications or downstream equipment interface requirements, offering high flexibility. The low-positioned second discharge pusher plate avoids conflict with the upper mechanism, ensuring reliable synchronous operation of the two channels.
[0013] Furthermore, the first pusher assembly includes a first flip pusher and a first receiving pusher, which are located on both sides of the product;
[0014] The second pusher assembly includes a second flip pusher and a second receiving pusher, which are located on both sides of the product.
[0015] The first and second flipping push plates are respectively driven to flip by flipping cylinders.
[0016] The flip-over pusher plate works in conjunction with the receiving pusher plate to correct the posture of the products from both sides, ensuring that the products are neatly arranged during the conveying process and reducing subsequent processing errors. The flip-over cylinder drives the pusher plate, which has a fast response and controllable force, and saves more space than traditional linear pusher plates, making it suitable for narrow workstations.
[0017] Furthermore, baffle assemblies to prevent products from falling are respectively provided at the first and second feeding flow bars. The baffle assemblies include fixed baffles and movable baffles, which are respectively located on both sides of the first and second feeding flow bars.
[0018] It prevents products from falling during transport and allows for easy adjustment of the baffle position to accommodate products of different sizes, making it highly versatile. The double-sided baffles form a guide channel, further stabilizing the product transport path and reducing vibration or jamming.
[0019] Furthermore, the inlet and outlet of the baffle assembly are provided with inclined guide sections. The inclined guide sections at the inlet and outlet reduce the frictional resistance between the product and the baffle, guide the product to enter and exit smoothly, reduce the risk of jamming, and improve the smoothness of conveying.
[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model is reasonably designed and easy to operate, and has the following advantages:
[0021] (1) High-efficiency dual-channel conveying: Through independent dual-channel design, products can be processed in parallel, significantly improving conveying and sorting efficiency, and suitable for high-capacity demand scenarios;
[0022] (2) Space optimization and compatibility: The vertical turning of the feeding flow bar and the discharge flow bar, the layered discharge of the second discharge flow bar and the first discharge flow bar, and the adaptive baffle design enable the equipment to adapt to complex layouts, be compatible with a variety of product specifications, and reduce the cost of production line transformation.
[0023] (3) Flexible adaptation: The baffle is adjustable, the transition plate is raised and lowered and the push plate is shaped, which is compatible with products of different sizes / shapes and reduces the cost of equipment modification.
[0024] (4) Failure prevention design: The baffle anti-fall and inclined guide are optimized to reduce the failure rate of material jamming and slippage, and ensure the reliability of continuous production.
[0025] (5) Modular maintenance: The upper and lower racks are separated and the independent functional modules are designed to facilitate local maintenance and upgrades and extend the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the upper rack assembly;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower rack assembly;
[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Top view.
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Upper frame, 2. Lower frame, 3. First feed flow bar, 4. First transition plate, 5. First discharge flow bar, 6. Second feed flow bar, 7. Second transition plate, 8. Second discharge flow bar, 9. First tilting push plate, 10. Tilting cylinder, 12. First receiving push plate, 13. First discharge push plate, 14. Second tilting push plate, 15. Second receiving push plate, 16. Second discharge push plate, 17. Fixed baffle, 18. Movable baffle, 19. Inclined guide section. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.
[0034] 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," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] like Figures 1-5 The non-packaging dual-channel side-push mechanism shown has an upper frame assembly and a lower frame assembly distributed vertically. The lower frame assembly includes a lower frame 2, on which a first channel conveying assembly and a second channel conveying assembly are installed. The first channel conveying assembly is arranged along the product conveying route with a first feeding flow bar 3, a first transition plate 4, and a first discharge flow bar 5. The second channel conveying assembly is arranged along the product conveying route with a second feeding flow bar 6, a second transition plate 7, and a second discharge flow bar 8. A first discharge push plate 13 is installed at the first transition plate 4 to push the product out of the first transition plate 4 and the first discharge flow bar 5, and a second discharge push plate 16 is installed at the second transition plate 7 to push the product out of the second transition plate 7 and the second discharge flow bar 8. The upper frame assembly includes an upper frame 1, on which a first push plate assembly and a second push plate assembly are respectively provided for feeding and shaping the products of the first feeding flow bar 3 and the second feeding flow bar 6.
[0037] The first feeding flow bar 3 and the first discharging flow bar 5 are arranged perpendicularly; the second feeding flow bar 6 and the second discharging flow bar 8 are arranged perpendicularly.
[0038] The first feeding flow bar 3 and the second feeding flow bar 6 are arranged side by side, and the second discharge flow bar 8 is set lower than the first discharge flow bar 5; the second transition plate 7 is driven up and down by the linear module, and the second discharge push plate 16 is set below the second transition plate 7.
[0039] The first pusher assembly includes a first flip pusher 9 and a first receiving pusher 12, which are located on both sides of the product; the second pusher assembly includes a second flip pusher 14 and a second receiving pusher 15, which are located on both sides of the product; the first flip pusher 9 and the second flip pusher 14 are respectively driven to flip by a flip cylinder 10.
[0040] The first feed flow bar 3 and the second feed flow bar 6 are respectively equipped with baffle assemblies to prevent products from falling. The baffle assembly includes a fixed baffle 17 and a movable baffle 18, which are respectively located on both sides of the first feed flow bar 3 and the second feed flow bar 6. The inlet and outlet of the baffle assembly are provided with inclined guide portions 19. The movable baffle 18 is driven by a corresponding linear module, and the distance between the fixed baffle 17 and the movable baffle 18 can be adjusted to suit products of different specifications and sizes.
[0041] The working process of the first channel component in this non-packaging dual-channel side-pushing mechanism is as follows:
[0042] (1) Feeding: The flipping cylinder 10 drives the first flipping push plate 9 to flip, pushing the product from the previous station to the feed port of the first feeding flow bar 3. Then, the first flipping push plate 9 is driven by the corresponding linear module and moves to the left along the straight line, pushing the product forward along the first feeding flow bar 3. At the same time, according to the product specifications, the first receiving push plate 12 is driven by the corresponding linear module and moves to the right to the target position to block the product. The first flipping push plate 9 pushes the product forward into the first transition plate 4 until the first receiving push plate 12 blocks it. The first flipping push plate 9 and the first receiving push plate 12 can adjust the posture of the product. In addition, the first flipping push plate 9 and the first receiving push plate 12 can be moved to ensure that the center of products of different specifications is located at the center of the first transition plate 4.
[0043] (2) Discharge: When the product is located at the first transition plate 4, the first flip push plate 9 and the first receiving push plate 12 are both retracted and reset. At this time, the first discharge push plate 13 is driven by the corresponding linear module to push the product from the first transition plate 4 into the first discharge flow bar 5. The first discharge push plate 13 continues to work and pushes the product out of the first discharge flow bar 5 into the next process.
[0044] The second channel component operates as follows:
[0045] (1) The feeding process is the same as that of the first channel component;
[0046] (2) Discharge: When the product is located at the second transition plate 7, the second flip push plate 14 and the second receiving push plate 15 both retract and reset. The second transition plate 7 is driven by the corresponding linear module to descend to be flush with the second discharge flow bar 8. At this time, the second discharge push plate 16 is driven by the corresponding linear module to push the product from the second transition plate 7 into the second discharge flow bar 8. The second discharge push plate 16 continues to work to push the product out of the second discharge flow bar 8 into the next process.
[0047] This utility model is reasonably designed and easy to operate, and has the following advantages:
[0048] (1) High-efficiency dual-channel conveying: Through independent dual-channel design, products can be processed in parallel, significantly improving conveying and sorting efficiency, and suitable for high-capacity demand scenarios;
[0049] (2) Space optimization and compatibility: The vertical turning of the feeding flow bar and the discharge flow bar, the layered discharge of the first discharge flow bar 5 and the second discharge flow bar 8, and the adaptive baffle design enable the equipment to adapt to complex layouts, be compatible with a variety of product specifications, and reduce the cost of production line transformation.
[0050] (3) Flexible adaptation: The baffle is adjustable, the transition plate is raised and lowered and the push plate is shaped, which is compatible with products of different sizes / shapes and reduces the cost of equipment modification.
[0051] (4) Failure prevention design: The baffle anti-fall and inclined guide are optimized to reduce the failure rate of material jamming and slippage, and ensure the reliability of continuous production.
[0052] (5) Modular maintenance: The upper and lower racks are separated and the independent functional modules are designed to facilitate local maintenance and upgrades and extend the service life of the equipment.
[0053] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Various examples and illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the substantive content of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make modifications or variations to the above-described specific embodiments after reading the description without departing from the essence and scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. An unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism, characterized by: It has an upper frame assembly and a lower frame assembly distributed vertically. The lower frame assembly includes a lower frame (2), on which a first channel conveying assembly and a second channel conveying assembly are installed. The first channel conveying assembly is provided with a first feeding flow bar (3), a first transition plate (4) and a first discharge flow bar (5) in sequence along the product conveying route; the second channel conveying assembly is provided with a second feeding flow bar (6), a second transition plate (7) and a second discharge flow bar (8) in sequence along the product conveying route; a first discharge pusher plate (13) is installed at the first transition plate (4) to push the product out of the first transition plate (4) and the second discharge pusher plate (16) is installed at the second transition plate (7) to push the product out of the second transition plate (7) and the second discharge pusher plate (16) is installed at the second transition plate (7) to push the product out of the second discharge flow bar (8); The upper frame assembly includes an upper frame (1), on which a first pusher assembly and a second pusher assembly are respectively provided for feeding and shaping products of the first feeding flow bar (3) and the second feeding flow bar (6).
2. The unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The first feeding flow bar (3) and the first discharging flow bar (5) are arranged vertically; the second feeding flow bar (6) and the second discharging flow bar (8) are arranged vertically.
3. The unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The first feeding flow bar (3) and the second feeding flow bar (6) are arranged side by side, and the second discharge flow bar (8) is set lower than the first discharge flow bar (5); The second transition plate (7) is driven to move up and down by a linear module, and the second discharge push plate (16) is located below the second transition plate (7).
4. The unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The first pusher assembly includes a first flip pusher (9) and a first receiving pusher (12), which are located on both sides of the product; The second pusher assembly includes a second flip pusher (14) and a second receiving pusher (15), which are located on both sides of the product; The first flipping push plate (9) and the second flipping push plate (14) are respectively driven to flip by the flipping cylinder (10).
5. The unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The first feeding flow bar (3) and the second feeding flow bar (6) are respectively provided with baffle assemblies to prevent products from falling. The baffle assembly includes a fixed baffle (17) and a movable baffle (18). The fixed baffle (17) and the movable baffle (18) are respectively located on both sides of the first feeding flow bar (3) and the second feeding flow bar (6).
6. The unpackaged dual lane side push mechanism of claim 5, wherein: The inlet and outlet of the baffle assembly are provided with inclined guide sections (19).