Steel ball feeding device and cosmetic filling production line

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of cosmetic production, and discloses a steel ball feeding device and a cosmetic filling production line. The device comprises a storage part, an agitation assembly and a discharging assembly. The storage part is used for accommodating steel balls to be fed, and the bottom wall of the storage part is provided with a discharging hole. The agitation assembly comprises a driving part and a poking part. The poking part is arranged in the storage part and can reciprocatingly swing under the driving of the driving part, so as to push the steel balls to move to the discharging hole. The discharging assembly is arranged at the discharging hole and can relatively open or close the discharging hole, so as to realize quantitative feeding of the steel balls in cooperation with the agitation assembly. In the working state, the opening of the cosmetic tank body corresponds to the discharging assembly. When the discharging hole is in communication with the outside, the steel balls in the hole fall into the tank body, and the poking part can shield the discharging hole to avoid that multiple steel balls accidentally leak into the discharging hole. When the discharging hole is closed, the poking part swings to push new steel balls into the hole, forming a continuous feeding cycle, and effectively improving the feeding precision and the degree of automation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cosmetic production technology, and further to a steel ball dispensing device and a cosmetic filling production line. Background Technology

[0002] In current cosmetic production processes, the addition of steel balls is mostly done manually. This is not only cumbersome and inefficient, but also prone to the problem of adding multiple steel balls at once, affecting product quality and consistency. Especially in continuous and automated production scenarios, manual feeding is no longer sufficient to meet the demands for efficient and precise production. Furthermore, the accidental addition of multiple steel balls can also pose safety hazards and risks damaging equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a steel ball dispensing device and a cosmetic filling production line that can adapt to modern steel ball filling processes and improve the reliability of the device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a steel ball dispensing device, comprising:

[0005] A storage container for holding steel balls to be dispensed, wherein the bottom wall of the storage container is provided with a discharge hole;

[0006] The stirring assembly includes a driving member and a prying part connected thereto. The prying part is disposed inside the storage container and can reciprocate inside the storage container under the drive of the driving member to pry the steel ball toward the discharge hole.

[0007] The discharge component is configured corresponding to the discharge hole and can open or close the discharge hole to cooperate with the stirring component to achieve quantitative feeding of steel balls;

[0008] In operation, the opening of the cosmetic container corresponds to the arrangement of the dispensing component;

[0009] When the discharge hole is connected to the outside through the movement of the discharge component, the steel ball located in the discharge hole falls into the cosmetic container, and the agitator can block the discharge hole to prevent other steel balls from entering the discharge hole.

[0010] When the discharge hole is closed relative to the outside, the actuating part can push new steel balls into the discharge hole during the reciprocating swing process, so as to form a continuous steel ball feeding cycle.

[0011] In some embodiments, the actuating part is a paddle structure, which is arranged radially along the storage member and oscillates back and forth in the radial direction with the driving member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving component is a reciprocating cylinder, and the driving rod of the reciprocating cylinder passes through the interior of the storage component from one end of the storage component and is connected to the center of the blade structure.

[0013] And / or, the blade structure and the inner wall of the storage component are provided with a preset gap to prevent relative friction between the blade structure and the storage component.

[0014] In some embodiments, the discharge assembly includes:

[0015] The installation platform has a bottom wall of the storage component fixed to it. The installation platform has a mating hole that is connected to the discharge hole to receive steel balls falling from the discharge hole.

[0016] The movable part is movably disposed below the mounting platform and can move relative to the mounting platform to allow the steel ball falling into the mating hole to be released through the relative movement of the movable part.

[0017] In some embodiments, the discharge assembly further includes a linear driver, the fixed end of which is fixed to the side of the mounting platform away from the storage component, and the output end of which is connected to the movable part for driving the movable part to perform reciprocating linear motion when the linear driver is working.

[0018] In some embodiments, the discharge assembly further includes a pipe assembly disposed below the movable part, the pipe assembly including a discharge pipe for discharging steel balls;

[0019] In operation, one side of the discharge pipe is positioned opposite the opening of the cosmetic container, and the other side is directly or indirectly engaged with the mating hole, allowing the steel ball to be injected into the cosmetic container through the movement of the movable part.

[0020] In some embodiments, the pipe assembly further includes a support portion, the discharge pipe is connected to the support portion, and the support portion and the mounting platform are fixedly connected relative to each other;

[0021] The support plate has a through hole, and the movable part is sandwiched between the support and the mounting platform in the thickness direction. The movable part has a bearing hole and is configured to move between a first state and a second state.

[0022] In the first state, the bearing hole of the movable part moves to be aligned directly below the mating hole of the mounting platform to receive steel balls falling from the mating hole;

[0023] In the second state, the movable part carrying the steel ball moves to the delivery position and aligns the carrying hole and the through hole, so that the steel ball can fall into the corresponding cosmetic container by gravity.

[0024] In some embodiments, the steel ball dispensing device further includes a fixed bracket, and a height adjustment mechanism is provided between the fixed bracket and the mounting platform. The height adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the relative distance between the dispensing component and the cosmetic container.

[0025] In some embodiments, the height adjustment mechanism further includes a guide structure;

[0026] The guide structure is disposed between the fixed bracket and the mounting platform to constrain the lifting and lowering direction of the mounting platform.

[0027] Another aspect of this application also provides a cosmetic filling production line, comprising:

[0028] At least one of the steel ball dispensing devices described in the above embodiments;

[0029] It also includes a conveying mechanism for conveying cosmetic containers and a filling mechanism for filling cosmetic base into the cosmetic containers;

[0030] The steel ball dispensing device is installed on the layout path of the conveying mechanism and is used to dispense steel balls into the corresponding cosmetic container before or after the filling mechanism completes filling.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the steel ball dispensing device and cosmetic filling production line provided in this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0032] This application, by incorporating a storage component and a agitator, orderly agitates and guides steel balls within the storage space to the discharge port. When the agitator swings back to another preset position, it blocks the discharge port, preventing the continuous falling of steel balls and ensuring that only one steel ball is dispensed at a time, effectively avoiding the problem of misoperation by dispensing multiple balls at once. This device achieves stable quantitative dispensing without complex sensing and control methods, making it suitable for continuous production lines. It significantly improves production efficiency and reduces the risks of manual operation, demonstrating promising application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The preferred embodiments will now be described in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, to further explain the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages, and implementation methods of this application.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the steel ball dispensing device in one embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2This is a top view of a portion of the structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded structural diagram of one embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure in one embodiment of this application.

[0039] Reference numerals: 1. Storage component; 10. Discharge hole; 21. Drive component; 22. Actuating part; 23. Mounting platform; 230. Mating hole; 24. Moving part; 240. Bearing hole; 25. Linear actuator; 26. Pipe assembly; 261. Discharge pipe; 262. Support part; 2620. Through hole; 3. Fixed bracket; 300. Adjustment hole; 31. Height adjustment mechanism; 32. Guide structure. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0041] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the application; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" can mean not only "only one" but also "more than one."

[0042] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0043] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "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 based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0045] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In the production process of cosmetics, certain types of products (such as sunscreen sprays and hairsprays) often require the addition of a steel ball to the can or bottle to facilitate mixing, shaking, and stabilizing of the ingredients. Currently, the addition of the steel ball mostly relies on manual operation. During the filling process, operators manually add the steel ball into the target container using clamps, funnels, or other methods. While this method is simple in structure, it has the following drawbacks:

[0047] First, manual ball loading is inefficient and difficult to adapt to the pace of large-scale, automated production lines. Second, due to the lack of precision in manual operation, multiple steel balls may be loaded at once, which not only affects product performance and appearance consistency but may also pose potential risks to subsequent use.

[0048] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1 This application describes a steel ball dispensing device that improves overall filling efficiency and product consistency, and ensures production safety.

[0049] Reference manual attached Figure 1 This application provides a steel ball dispensing device, which is suitable for scenarios where steel balls need to be dispensed into cans during the cosmetic filling process. The steel ball dispensing device includes a storage component 1, a stirring component, and a dispensing component.

[0050] Among them, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the storage unit 1 is used to hold steel balls to be released, and its bottom wall is provided with a discharge hole 10 so that the steel balls can be discharged from the hole under certain working conditions. The agitation assembly includes a driving member 21 and a deflecting part 22 connected to it. The deflecting part 22 is disposed inside the storage unit 1 and can reciprocate in the storage space inside the storage unit 1 under the drive of the driving member 21, thereby agitating the steel balls inside and causing them to move towards the discharge hole 10. The discharge assembly is disposed at the corresponding position of the discharge hole 10, and its structure can open or close the discharge hole 10, for example, a rotatable baffle, so as to release the steel balls in cooperation with the deflecting part 22.

[0051] In actual operation, the opening of the cosmetic container corresponds to the dispensing component. When the dispensing hole 10 is connected to the outside through the movement of the dispensing component, the steel ball inside the dispensing hole 10 can fall directly into the container below under gravity. Simultaneously, the actuating part 22 moves to block the dispensing hole 10, preventing other steel balls from the storage component 1 from entering the dispensing hole 10, thus preventing multiple steel balls from falling into the container simultaneously and ensuring the accuracy of each dispensing operation. Subsequently, when the dispensing component closes the dispensing hole 10 relative to the outside, the actuating part 22, during its continuous reciprocating motion, can push a new steel ball into the dispensing hole 10 for the next dispensing. Through the coordination of these mechanisms, a quantitative control mechanism in the mechanical structure can be achieved, forming a complete continuous steel ball dispensing cycle.

[0052] Understandably, the above technical solution, without relying on complex control programs, utilizes the toggle unit 22 to coordinate the structural obstruction of the discharge hole 10 with the opening and closing rhythm of the discharge component, effectively solving the problems of low efficiency, large error, multiple mis-dispensing, and safety risks of manual steel ball dispensing in the prior art. It not only ensures that only one steel ball is dispensed each time, but also adapts to the automated filling cycle, improving the overall operational stability and production efficiency.

[0053] In a further embodiment, the actuating part 22 may adopt a plate-like, blade-like, or paddle-like structure, and combine with a crank, connecting rod, or linear drive structure to achieve reciprocating oscillation. In other embodiments, further technical expansions can be made to the structural form of the actuating part 22, the specific mechanism design of the discharge assembly, and the volumetric structure of the storage component 1 within the framework of the above-described basic scheme.

[0054] Based on the above, please refer to the appendix to the instruction manual for details. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the actuating part 22 is a paddle structure, which is arranged radially along the storage member 1 and swings back and forth in the radial direction with the driving member 21.

[0055] It is understandable that by adopting a paddle-shaped agitator 22, a larger agitation path can be covered during the oscillation process, effectively increasing the range of action on the steel balls in the storage component 1, so that the steel balls can be guided to the discharge hole 10 in a timely manner at multiple radial positions, thereby improving the discharge efficiency and reducing dead corners of accumulation.

[0056] In some cases, the paddle structure can have a certain degree of rigidity and surface smoothness, creating a near-brush-like scraping effect at the bottom of the storage unit 1. When the drive unit 21 drives it to swing towards the discharge port 10, it can push the steel balls located on the path in front of the paddle to the discharge port 10. When the discharge assembly is open, the steel balls in the discharge port 10 can fall smoothly into the tank below; when the discharge assembly is closed, the paddle structure pushes new steel balls into the discharge port 10 during subsequent swinging, realizing a continuous feeding cycle.

[0057] Furthermore, the design of this embodiment allows for the coordination of feeding and dispensing rhythms without the need for additional guiding or limiting devices, through the design of the actuating part 22 itself, thereby achieving reliable single-ball dispensing control while maintaining structural simplicity. In addition, the geometric parameters of the blades (e.g., width, length, number) can be flexibly set according to the size of the storage unit 1 and the diameter of the steel balls.

[0058] In one embodiment, the drive component 21 in the steel ball dispensing device is a reciprocating cylinder. The reciprocating cylinder is used to drive the actuating part 22 disposed inside the storage component 1 to achieve periodic reciprocating oscillation.

[0059] Specifically, the drive rod of the reciprocating cylinder enters the storage unit 1 from one end and is connected to the center of the actuating part 22 so that the actuating part 22 can swing along a preset path during the operation of the reciprocating cylinder.

[0060] In the preferred structure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the reciprocating cylinder preferentially penetrates from the top wall of the storage unit 1 to reduce the area occupied below the storage unit 1. Since the bottom of the storage unit 1 is usually equipped with a discharge hole 10 and a discharge assembly, and is arranged corresponding to the cosmetic container below, if the drive structure penetrates from the bottom or lower side, it will inevitably cause structural interference or obstruction of the discharge path. However, by penetrating from the top wall, efficient docking between the drive rod and the actuating part 22 can be achieved, and structural pressure on the discharge assembly and the container space is avoided, which is conducive to the compact integration of the overall device and the optimization of installation space.

[0061] Furthermore, since the reciprocating cylinder itself has a stable output stroke and a controllable oscillation frequency, the paving trajectory can be finely adjusted by combining factors such as the shape of the storage component 1 and the width of the blade, so as to ensure that the steel ball can be effectively disturbed and displaced with each oscillation, and to ensure that the steel ball feeding rhythm of the device is continuous and controllable.

[0062] Furthermore, in some implementations, a preset gap is provided between the paddle structure and the inner wall of the storage component 1, which structurally avoids direct frictional contact between the paddle structure and the storage component 1 during the tossing operation, thereby reducing the risk of wear on the structural components and improving the structural stability and service life of the device during long-term operation.

[0063] Understandably, the structural design in this embodiment not only improves the smoothness of the agitation component's operation, but also significantly reduces the risk of foreign objects such as metal shavings and dust generated by friction entering the steel ball channel, which helps to ensure the cleanliness of the steel balls and the safety of the product during the delivery process; especially in high-frequency continuous operation scenarios, it can also effectively suppress vibration noise and energy consumption accumulation caused by micro-motion contact, thereby improving the overall durability and operational stability of the device.

[0064] In another alternative embodiment, a lubricating material or a low-friction interface structure may be provided in the contact area between the blade structure and the storage component 1. For example, the edge of the blade structure may be coated with polytetrafluoroethylene, silicone or other polymer materials with good wear resistance, or a lubricating coating may be sprayed on the corresponding area of ​​the inner wall of the storage component 1, so as to further reduce the frictional resistance and local wear generated during relative movement, thereby achieving a high-efficiency and low-noise steel ball plucking action.

[0065] In one embodiment, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the discharge assembly includes a mounting platform 23 and a movable part 24. The mounting platform 23 is located below the storage component 1 and is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the storage component 1, serving as the supporting foundation for the discharge assembly. The mounting platform 23 is provided with a mating hole 230, which corresponds to and communicates with the discharge hole 10 of the storage component 1. The size of the mating hole 230 is adapted to the outer diameter of the steel ball, which can stably receive a single steel ball falling from the discharge hole 10 and maintain the temporary positioning of the steel ball in subsequent actions.

[0066] The movable part 24 is located below the mounting platform 23 and is movably positioned relative to the mounting platform 23. The movement path of the movable part 24 can be sliding or rotating within a plane. Specifically, the movable part 24 is not limited to simple opening and closing actions, but can achieve more precise control over the path and timing of steel ball delivery through its structural design and movement.

[0067] In one optional structure, the movable part 24 may have a through hole or an opening structure. During displacement, when the movable part 24 moves to a position where the through hole connects with the mating hole 230 on the mounting platform 23, the steel ball can fall directly down along the through channel by gravity, completing the downward release action. In this scheme, the falling action of the steel ball is closely related to the position of the movable part 24. After the movable part 24 resets or deviates from the corresponding position, the mating hole 230 will no longer be connected, and the next steel ball will not fall even if it enters the mating hole 230, thereby realizing the release of a single steel ball.

[0068] In another alternative, the structure of the movable part 24 can be configured without a through channel, but with a bearing recess or limiting cavity. After the steel ball falls into the mating hole 230, it can move or rotate with the movable part 24 as a whole. When it moves to the preset release point, the steel ball is finally released by the structural misalignment or switching between the movable part 24 and the discharge path below. For example, the movable part 24 can adopt a structure similar to a turntable. When the turntable rotates, the steel ball is driven to move by the rotation of the turntable, and finally the steel ball is released into the target tank.

[0069] Based on the above embodiments, more specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the discharge assembly also includes a linear driver 25. The fixed end of the linear driver 25 is installed on the side of the mounting platform 23 away from the storage unit 1 to avoid interference with the storage unit 1.

[0070] The output end of the linear actuator 25 is connected to the movable part 24, which is used to drive the movable part 24 to reciprocate linearly along a preset path when the linear actuator 25 is working. In the working state, when the steel ball falls from the storage component 1 into the mating hole 230 on the mounting platform 23, the movable part 24 moves linearly under the drive of the linear actuator 25, thereby pushing or releasing the steel ball in the mating hole 230; when the linear actuator 25 reverses its drive, the movable part 24 resets accordingly, ready to receive the next steel ball falling in, thereby realizing continuous and stable single steel ball feeding control.

[0071] It should be noted that the linear actuator 25 can be an electric push rod, a miniature electric cylinder, or other actuators with linear actuation function. Its output stroke can be precisely set during the design according to the size of the steel ball, the position of the mating hole 230, and the related structure of the moving part 24, so as to ensure that only one steel ball is effectively released during the entire reciprocating motion cycle.

[0072] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the discharge assembly also includes a pipe assembly 26 for guiding the steel balls released by the moving part 24 accurately into the corresponding cosmetic container. (See attached diagram.) Figures 3 to 5The pipe assembly 26 is located below the movable part 24. Its overall structure is arranged along the direction of steel ball delivery and includes at least one discharge pipe 261, which constitutes the end outlet channel of the steel ball delivery path.

[0073] In the specific structure, one side of the discharge pipe 261 is set opposite to the opening of the cosmetic container, so that the steel ball can fall smoothly into the container and complete the precise delivery; the other side is directly or indirectly connected to the mating hole 230 on the mounting platform 23. Specifically, the steel ball falling into the mating hole 230 can be stably guided into the discharge pipe 261 after being released by the moving part 24 through a rigid connection, sleeve sliding or guide structure 32 transition.

[0074] Through the above arrangement, the pipe assembly 26 connects the space between the movable part 24 and the tank, realizing the full-process guidance of the steel ball from the storage part 1 to the inside of the tank cavity, avoiding abnormal situations such as bouncing, rolling or deviating of the steel ball during the release process.

[0075] Moreover, the discharge pipe 261 also provides a certain degree of protection, preventing the steel balls from being disturbed or contaminated by external factors or accidentally falling into non-target containers during the release process. It is particularly suitable for cosmetic production line scenarios with high requirements for product cleanliness and filling consistency.

[0076] Optionally, the discharge pipe 261 can be made of hard stainless steel pipe, food-grade plastic pipe or transparent material guide channel, and its length and diameter can be flexibly customized according to different specifications of cosmetic containers. In addition, a positioning structure can also be set between the discharge pipe 261 and the cosmetic container to ensure that the steel ball enters the predetermined container accurately during each filling process, avoiding filling abnormalities caused by misalignment.

[0077] Based on the above embodiments, in one embodiment, the steel ball dispensing device further includes a support portion 262 in the pipe assembly 26. Specifically, the discharge pipe 261 is connected to the support portion 262, and the support portion 262 is fixedly connected to the mounting platform 23.

[0078] The support 262 can be a flat plate structure with a through hole 2620. The movable part 24 is sandwiched between the mounting platform 23 and the support 262 in the thickness direction, so that the movable part 24 can move smoothly and controllably between the two fixed components. This helps to limit the swing or displacement of the movable part 24 in the non-movement direction, thereby improving the stability and guiding accuracy of the movement path.

[0079] The movable part 24 is provided with a bearing hole 240 for accommodating a single steel ball. The size of the bearing hole 240 matches the diameter of the steel ball. The movable part 24 is configured to reciprocate between a first state and a second state.

[0080] In the first state, the carrying hole 240 of the movable part 24 moves to be aligned directly below the mating hole 230 provided on the mounting platform 23. At this time, the steel ball falling in the mating hole 230 will be accurately guided into the carrying hole 240 and stay temporarily, completing the receiving and positioning action of the steel ball. In the second state, the movable part 24 slides or moves relative to the driving structure. The steel ball received in the carrying hole 240 moves with the movable part 24 as a whole to the predetermined placement position. At this time, the carrying hole 240 is connected to the through hole 2620 of the support part 262 and the discharge pipe 261 below. The steel ball passes through the through hole 2620 by gravity and falls down along the discharge pipe 261, thereby accurately being guided into the corresponding cosmetic container.

[0081] Understandably, the setup in this embodiment not only achieves precise control over the rhythm of steel ball dispensing, but also, through the coordinated arrangement of structures such as the mounting platform 23, the movable part 24, and the support part 262, ensures a clear and unambiguous guiding path for the movable part 24, avoiding problems such as misalignment, jamming, or multiple balls overlapping during movement. Simultaneously, because the discharge pipe 261 is fixedly connected to the support part 262, the overall path remains rigid during steel ball dispensing, significantly improving the stability of the filling process.

[0082] As described in the above embodiments, in this application, the paddle structure inside the storage component 1 reciprocates, agitates, and guides the steel balls toward the discharge hole 10 at the bottom. The steel balls fall from the discharge hole 10 into the mating hole 230 on the mounting platform 23, and are then received by the bearing hole 240 on the movable part 24 located below the mounting platform 23.

[0083] Subsequently, the movable part 24, driven by the linear actuator 25, moves to transfer the steel ball in the receiving hole 240 to the position above the through hole 2620 of the support part 262 and the discharge pipe 261 of the pipe assembly 26. The steel ball, aided by gravity, is precisely poured into the corresponding cosmetic container along the discharge pipe 261, achieving continuous and quantitative dispensing of a single steel ball. This effectively avoids filling errors and safety risks caused by multiple steel balls falling simultaneously. After resetting, the movable part 24 aligns again with the mating hole 230 and enters the next round of steel ball receiving, thus forming a continuous, stable, and quantitative steel ball dispensing cycle.

[0084] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the steel ball dispensing device may also include a fixed bracket 3. A height adjustment mechanism 31 is provided between the fixed bracket 3 and the mounting platform 23. The mounting platform 23 serves as the bearing reference for key components such as the discharge assembly and the storage component 1. As explained above, the mounting platform 23 may be integrally formed or assembled from multiple different parts (supports) to facilitate installation, assembly, and subsequent maintenance of the device.

[0085] Understandably, by adjusting the vertical position of the installation platform 23 relative to the fixed bracket 3 through the height adjustment mechanism 31, the relative height between the dispensing component and the cosmetic container can be flexibly adjusted simultaneously.

[0086] In practical applications, due to differences in height and container size among the tanks used in different cosmetic production lines, if the docking height between the output end of the steel ball dispensing device and the tank opening is not compatible, it can easily lead to problems such as steel ball displacement, collision with the bottle mouth, or missed dispensing, thus affecting filling accuracy and product quality. However, by introducing a height adjustment mechanism 31, adjustments can be quickly made for specific tank types, ensuring that the outlet pipe 261 is always aligned with the tank opening, guaranteeing that the steel balls are smoothly introduced along the dispensing path, and improving the consistency and stability of dispensing.

[0087] Preferably, the height adjustment mechanism 31 may include at least one electric or pneumatic linear actuator, such as a linear electric cylinder, with its fixed end mounted on the fixed bracket 3 and its output end connected to the mounting platform 23. By controlling the extension and retraction stroke of the electric cylinder, the platform and its supporting components can be accurately raised and lowered in the vertical direction.

[0088] Of course, in some embodiments, the body of the fixed bracket 3 may also be provided with a telescopic structure to achieve height adjustment of the fixed bracket 3 body, such as... Figure 4 As shown, this can be achieved through a structure similar to a telescopic rod. The fixed bracket 3 is divided into at least two parts, each of which is provided with several adjustment holes 300 arranged in the vertical direction. The parts are connected in pairs, and the overall height can be adjusted between adjacent parts by the holes corresponding to different adjustment holes 300. Then, the positions of the parts are locked by locking parts, such as positioning pins, which are easy to insert and remove, to ensure the stability of the fixed bracket 3.

[0089] Based on the above embodiments, the height adjustment mechanism 31 further includes a guide structure 32. The guide structure 32 is disposed between the fixed bracket 3 and the mounting platform 23, and is used to limit and guide the lifting movement of the mounting platform 23, thereby avoiding platform tilting, shaking or offset during the adjustment process, and ensuring the alignment accuracy and structural stability of the delivery path.

[0090] For example, the guide structure 32 can be implemented by using a positioning post set on the fixed bracket 3 and a positioning hole on the mounting platform 23. The positioning post is a vertically set guide component fixed to the upper structure of the fixed bracket 3, while the mounting platform 23 has a positioning hole that matches the positioning post.

[0091] When the mounting platform 23 is raised and lowered vertically by the height adjustment mechanism 31, the positioning pins are always inserted into the corresponding positioning holes, providing a linear constraint on the platform's raising and lowering direction. This guiding method not only effectively prevents the platform from shifting or swaying in non-raising and lowering directions, but also maintains a consistent path during multiple raising and lowering adjustments, improving the accuracy and reliability of repeated positioning.

[0092] In one embodiment, according to another aspect of this application, this application further provides a cosmetic filling production line, which integrates the steel ball feeding device, conveying mechanism and filling mechanism described in the above embodiments, thereby constructing an automated and continuous filling process that meets the current widespread demand for intelligent manufacturing in the daily chemical industry.

[0093] Specifically, the production line includes at least one steel ball feeding device as described in the above embodiment, and multiple sets can be configured according to the production line cycle time and the number of filling stations to improve the overall line operating efficiency. The production line also includes a conveying mechanism for transporting cosmetic containers. This conveying mechanism can take the form of a belt conveyor, chain conveyor, guide rail slide, etc., to sequentially transport empty containers to each process node, ensuring that the containers flow in an orderly manner according to the cycle time. In addition, the production line is equipped with a filling mechanism for filling cosmetic base materials into the containers. The filling mechanism can take the form of a piston-type quantitative filling head, a peristaltic pump filling head, etc., selected according to the viscosity of the base material and the packaging specifications.

[0094] The steel ball dispensing device is installed along the path of the conveying mechanism and can be positioned before or after the filling mechanism, depending on process requirements. If installed at the front end of the filling process, the steel balls are pre-entered into the tank, providing a foundation for subsequent base material filling; if installed at the rear end of the filling process, the steel balls are dispensed after the tank is filled with cosmetic base material.

[0095] With the setup in this embodiment, the cosmetic filling production line can achieve synchronous control of quantitative steel ball dispensing and base material filling, effectively reducing manual intervention, improving filling consistency and product qualification rate, and has a very good market prospect.

[0096] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A steel ball dispensing device, characterized in that, include: A storage container for holding steel balls to be dispensed, wherein the bottom wall of the storage container is provided with a discharge hole; The stirring assembly includes a driving member and a prying part connected thereto. The prying part is disposed inside the storage container and can reciprocate inside the storage container under the drive of the driving member to pry the steel ball toward the discharge hole. The discharge component is configured corresponding to the discharge hole and can open or close the discharge hole to cooperate with the stirring component to achieve quantitative feeding of steel balls; In operation, the opening of the cosmetic container corresponds to the arrangement of the dispensing component; When the discharge hole is connected to the outside through the movement of the discharge component, the steel ball located in the discharge hole falls into the cosmetic container, and the agitator can block the discharge hole to prevent other steel balls from entering the discharge hole. When the discharge hole is closed relative to the outside, the actuating part can push new steel balls into the discharge hole during the reciprocating swing process, so as to form a continuous steel ball feeding cycle.

2. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating part is a paddle structure, which is arranged radially along the storage component and oscillates back and forth in the radial direction with the driving component.

3. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component is a reciprocating cylinder. The driving rod of the reciprocating cylinder passes through the interior of the storage component from one end of the storage component and is connected to the center of the blade structure. And / or, the blade structure and the inner wall of the storage component are provided with a preset gap to prevent relative friction between the blade structure and the storage component.

4. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge assembly includes: The installation platform has a bottom wall of the storage component fixed to it. The installation platform has a mating hole that is connected to the discharge hole to receive steel balls falling from the discharge hole. The movable part is movably disposed below the mounting platform and can move relative to the mounting platform to allow the steel ball falling into the mating hole to be released through the relative movement of the movable part.

5. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The discharge assembly also includes a linear driver. The fixed end of the linear driver is fixed to the side of the mounting platform away from the storage component. The output end of the linear driver is connected to the movable part and is used to drive the movable part to perform reciprocating linear motion when the linear driver is working.

6. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The discharge assembly also includes a pipe assembly, which is disposed below the movable part and includes a discharge pipe for discharging steel balls; In operation, one side of the discharge pipe is positioned opposite the opening of the cosmetic container, and the other side is directly or indirectly engaged with the mating hole, allowing the steel ball to be injected into the cosmetic container through the movement of the movable part.

7. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pipeline assembly also includes a support section, the discharge pipe is connected to the support section, and the support section and the installation platform are fixedly connected to each other. The support plate has a through hole, and the movable part is sandwiched between the support and the mounting platform in the thickness direction. The movable part has a bearing hole and is configured to move between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the bearing hole of the movable part moves to be aligned directly below the mating hole of the mounting platform to receive steel balls falling from the mating hole; In the second state, the movable part carrying the steel ball moves to the delivery position and aligns the carrying hole and the through hole, so that the steel ball can fall into the corresponding cosmetic container by gravity.

8. The steel ball dispensing device according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The steel ball dispensing device also includes a fixed bracket, and a height adjustment mechanism is provided between the fixed bracket and the mounting platform. The height adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the relative distance between the dispensing component and the cosmetic container.

9. The steel ball dispensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism also includes a guide structure; The guide structure is disposed between the fixed bracket and the mounting platform to constrain the lifting and lowering direction of the mounting platform.

10. A cosmetic filling production line, characterized in that, include: At least one steel ball dispensing device according to any one of claims 1-9; It also includes a conveying mechanism for conveying cosmetic containers and a filling mechanism for filling cosmetic base into the cosmetic containers; The steel ball dispensing device is installed on the layout path of the conveying mechanism and is used to dispense steel balls into the corresponding cosmetic container before or after the filling mechanism completes filling.

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