An automated cup orientation mechanism

Abstract

This utility model provides an automated cup orientation mechanism, including a conveyor belt, a base frame fixed to the conveyor belt, and a base plate on the base frame; and an orientation and spacing unit disposed on the base plate, the orientation and spacing unit including a second screw, a transmission component, a support cylinder, and helical blades disposed on the support cylinder, the transmission component controlling the rotation of the support cylinder on the base plate. In this automated cup orientation mechanism, the formed cups are transported on the conveyor belt. The transmission component controls the rotation of the support cylinder and helical blades to guide the cups towards the center of the conveyor belt. Simultaneously, the fed cups are spaced to facilitate subsequent labeling or stacking processes. When changing to different cup sizes, the second screw can be rotated, and a slider pushes against the helical blades, thereby adjusting the pitch of the helical blades to adapt to the guiding and spacing of cups of different sizes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cup production equipment technology, and more specifically to an automated cup orientation mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Cups are common drinking containers in daily life. They can be divided into many types according to their materials and uses, such as stainless steel cups, glass cups, paper cups and plastic cups, to meet the requirements of being lightweight and portable, and suitable for daily use.

[0003] In factories, plastic cups are often injection molded or blow molded. After molding, the cups fall onto a conveyor belt, where automated processes then label and stack them. Before conveying the cups, the spacing between them needs to be adjusted to match subsequent labeling or stacking processes, ensuring production accuracy and efficiency. In existing technologies, baffles or cam mechanisms are often designed on the conveyor belt to control the spacing between the cups. However, when changing to different cup sizes, the baffles or cam mechanisms need to be redesigned and disassembled, increasing production costs. Furthermore, the disassembly and assembly are cumbersome, resulting in a significant reduction in production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems in the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model can be implemented through the following technical solution: an automated cup orientation mechanism, including a conveyor belt, and further comprising:

[0006] A base frame, which is fixed to the conveyor belt, and a base plate is provided on the base frame;

[0007] A directional spacing unit is disposed on the base plate, and the directional spacing unit includes a second screw, a transmission component, a support cylinder, and a spiral blade disposed on the support cylinder. The transmission component controls the support cylinder to rotate on the base plate so that the spiral blade rotates on the conveyor belt.

[0008] The support cylinder has a guide groove, and a slider that pushes against the spiral blade is provided in the guide groove. The second screw is rotatably mounted on the support cylinder and is threadedly connected to the slider.

[0009] In this embodiment of the utility model, one end of the support cylinder is provided with a fixing block that cooperates with the spiral blade, and the other end is provided with a transmission block that is threadedly connected to the second screw. The transmission block engages with the end of the spiral blade.

[0010] In this embodiment of the utility model, the slider is provided with a support part, the support part is provided with a groove, and the groove abuts against the spiral blade.

[0011] In this embodiment of the utility model, the transmission component includes a housing and a motor disposed on the housing. The output end of the motor is provided with a second bevel gear, and a first bevel gear is engaged on the support cylinder. The first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear.

[0012] In this embodiment of the utility model, a guide plate is provided on the outer shell, an inclined portion is provided on the guide plate, and a fan is provided on the inclined portion.

[0013] In this embodiment of the utility model, the base frame includes a first support seat and a support plate disposed on the first support seat. A first screw is disposed on the support plate and the first screw is threadedly connected to the base plate.

[0014] In this embodiment of the utility model, guide rods are symmetrically arranged on the support plate, and the guide rods cooperate with the base plate.

[0015] In this embodiment of the utility model, a second support seat connected to the conveyor belt is provided on the base frame.

[0016] In this embodiment of the utility model, a handle is provided on the base plate.

[0017] In this embodiment of the utility model, an extension block is provided on the base plate, and a bearing connected to the support cylinder is provided on the extension block.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are as follows: the formed cup body is transported on the conveyor belt. At this time, the transmission component controls the rotation of the support cylinder and the spiral blade to guide the cup body to be transported towards the center of the conveyor belt. At the same time, the fed cup bodies are spaced to cooperate with subsequent labeling or stacking processes. When changing cup bodies of different specifications, the second screw can be rotated to push the spiral blade through the slider, thereby adjusting the pitch of the spiral blade to adapt to the guiding and spaced transmission of cup bodies of different specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure after the parts are assembled;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base frame and the directional spacing unit;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the directional spacing unit assembled on the base plate;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a half-section of the overall component of the directional spacing unit.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Base frame; 11. First support seat; 12. First screw; 13. Support plate; 14. Guide rod; 15. Second support seat; 2. Orientation and spacing unit; 21. Second screw; 22. Support cylinder; 23. Guide groove; 24. Slider; 241. Support part; 242. Groove; 25. Helical blade; 26. Fixing block; 27. Transmission component; 271. Housing; 272. First bevel gear; 273. Second bevel gear; 274. Motor; 28. Guide plate; 281. Inclined part; 282. Fan; 29. ​​Transmission block; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Base plate; 41. Handle; 42. Extension block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solution of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an automated cup orientation mechanism includes a conveyor belt 3, and further includes:

[0027] Base frame 1, fixed to conveyor belt 3, and base plate 4 is provided on base frame 1;

[0028] The directional spacing unit 2 is set on the base plate 4 and includes a second screw 21, a transmission component 27, a support cylinder 22 and a spiral blade 25 set on the support cylinder 22. The transmission component 27 controls the support cylinder 22 to rotate on the base plate 4 so that the spiral blade 25 rotates on the conveyor belt 3.

[0029] The support cylinder 22 is provided with a guide groove 23, and a slider 24 that pushes against the spiral blade 25 is provided in the guide groove 23. The second screw 21 is rotatably mounted on the support cylinder 22 and is threadedly connected to the slider 24.

[0030] Specifically, the base frame 1 is fixed to the conveyor belt 3 to support the directional spacing unit 2 on the base frame 1, ensuring that the spiral blades 25 in the directional spacing unit 2 are located directly above the conveyor belt 3 to guide the molded cup body. After the cup body is injection molded, it is conveyed to the directional spacing unit 2 via the conveyor belt 3 until the cup body contacts the spiral blades 25. At this time, the spiral blades 25 rotate under the drive of the transmission component 27, so that the cup body moves towards the center of the conveyor belt 3 under the drive of the two sets of spiral blades 25, and maintains a certain distance to cooperate with subsequent labeling or cup stacking processes, thereby ensuring the production accuracy and efficiency of the product.

[0031] As a further embodiment of this utility model, one end of the support cylinder 22 is provided with a fixing block 26 that cooperates with the spiral blade 25, and the other end is provided with a transmission block 29 that is threadedly connected to the second screw 21. The transmission block 29 engages with the end of the spiral blade 25. The fixing block 26 is connected to one end of the spiral blade 25 by bolts and is fixedly connected to one end of the slide groove, which serves to support and fix the spiral blade 25. The other end of the spiral blade 25 is connected to the transmission block 29 by bolts. The transmission block 29 is threadedly engaged with the second screw 21. When the second screw 21 rotates, the transmission block 29 and multiple sliders 24 slide synchronously in the slide groove, thereby adjusting the pitch of the spiral blade 25. The multi-point support adjustment method reduces the deformation of the spiral blade 25.

[0032] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the slider 24 is provided with a support portion 241, and the support portion 241 is provided with a groove 242. The groove 242 abuts against the spiral blade 25. There is a gap between the bottom of the groove 242 and the spiral blade 25. The two sides of the groove 242 are arc-shaped and abut against the arc-shaped surface of the spiral blade 25. When the second screw 21 rotates, the slider 24 slides along the groove to push the spiral blade 25 to extend or contract, thereby adjusting the pitch of the spiral blade 25 and adapting to the directional pitch transmission of cups of different specifications.

[0033] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the transmission component 27 includes a housing 271 and a motor 274 disposed on the housing 271. The output end of the motor 274 is provided with a second bevel gear 273, and a first bevel gear 272 is engaged on the support cylinder 22. The first bevel gear 272 meshes with the second bevel gear 273. The model of the motor 274 is MHMF042L1U4-1116. The motor 274 is used as a power source to rotate the first bevel gear 272 by meshing the second bevel gear 273 at the output end, thereby making the support cylinder 22 and the spiral blade 25 rotate synchronously.

[0034] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a guide plate 28 is provided on the outer shell 271, an inclined portion 281 is provided on the guide plate 28, and a fan 282 is provided on the inclined portion 281. The inclined portion 281 guides the cup body to be conveyed toward the axis of the conveyor belt 3. The fan 282 has two functions: first, to cool down the cup body after injection molding, reduce the temperature of the cup body, and prevent the cup body from remaining in a soft state and coming into contact with the spiral blades 25 during directional and segmented transmission, thus preventing deformation; second, to promote the cup body to move closer to the axis of the conveyor belt 3.

[0035] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the base frame 1 includes a first support base 11 and a support plate 13 disposed on the first support base 11. A first screw 12 is disposed on the support plate 13. The first screw 12 is threadedly connected to the base plate 4. The two sets of base plates 4 are connected to the first screw 12 in opposite directions. When the first screw 12 rotates, it drives the two base plates 4 to move relative to or towards each other on the first screw 12, thereby adjusting the distance between the two guide spacing units and thus adapting to cups of different sizes.

[0036] As a further embodiment of this utility model, guide rods 14 are symmetrically arranged on the support plate 13. The guide rods 14 cooperate with the base plate 4 and play a guiding and supporting role to guide the base plate 4 to move and improve the stability of the base plate 4 during the movement process.

[0037] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a second support seat 15 connected to the conveyor belt 3 is provided on the base frame 1. The second support seat 15 connects the conveyor belt 3 to the base frame 1, thereby improving the stability of the directional spacing unit 2 during the transmission process.

[0038] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a handle 41 is provided on the base plate 4. The handle 41 facilitates the displacement or assembly of the base plate 4 and the parts on the base plate 4, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0039] As a further embodiment of this utility model, an extension block 42 is provided on the base plate 4, and a bearing connected to the support cylinder 22 is provided on the extension block 42. The extension block 42 is L-shaped so that the spiral blade 25 extends outward, ensuring that the spiral blade 25 will not engage with the base plate 4. At the same time, the bearing improves the rotation efficiency and accuracy of the support cylinder 22.

[0040] The above-described technical solution of this utility model addresses the problem that existing technical solutions are too simplistic and provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies. The parts not covered in this application's technical solution are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The technical solutions in the above embodiments have clearly and completely described the content of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cup automated orientation mechanism comprising a conveyor belt, characterized in that, Also includes: A base frame, which is fixed to the conveyor belt, and a base plate is provided on the base frame; A directional spacing unit is disposed on the base plate, and the directional spacing unit includes a second screw, a transmission component, a support cylinder, and a spiral blade disposed on the support cylinder. The transmission component controls the support cylinder to rotate on the base plate so that the spiral blade rotates on the conveyor belt. The support cylinder has a guide groove, and a slider that pushes against the spiral blade is provided in the guide groove. The second screw is rotatably mounted on the support cylinder and is threadedly connected to the slider.

2. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, One end of the support cylinder is provided with a fixing block that cooperates with the spiral blade, and the other end is provided with a transmission block that is threadedly connected to the second screw. The transmission block engages with the end of the spiral blade.

3. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The slider is provided with a support part, and the support part is provided with a groove, which abuts against the spiral blade.

4. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission component includes a housing and a motor mounted on the housing. The output end of the motor is provided with a second bevel gear, while a first bevel gear is engaged on the support cylinder. The first bevel gear meshes with the second bevel gear.

5. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein, The outer casing is provided with a guide plate, the guide plate is provided with an inclined portion, and a fan is provided on the inclined portion.

6. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The base frame includes a first support base and a support plate disposed on the first support base. A first screw is disposed on the support plate and is threadedly connected to the base plate.

7. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 6, wherein, Guide rods are symmetrically arranged on the support plate, and the guide rods cooperate with the base plate.

8. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The base frame is provided with a second support seat that is connected to the conveyor belt.

9. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, A handle is provided on the base plate.

10. An automated cup orienting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, An extension block is provided on the base plate, and a bearing connected to the support cylinder is provided on the extension block.

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