A counting-in-frame device

Abstract

The utility model relates to packing equipment technical field especially, and it is a kind of counting into frame device, including lifting type conveying line, it includes Z type support and belt, and push plate is equipped with on belt, Z type support is equipped with rail board;Counting mechanism, it includes frame, and frame is equipped with fixed material guide inclined plate, frame is equipped with mobile material guide inclined plate, and frame is equipped with push power unit, and frame is equipped with several pairs of shot optical fiber sensor, frame is also equipped with guide unit, and mobile material guide inclined plate and fixed material guide inclined plate are folded and form counting storage hopper;Roller mechanism, it includes several arrangements rotation roller on frame, and several rotation roller one end is equipped with gear set, and chain and servo motor drive assembly are equipped on frame;Display and control unit, it includes PLC control device and touch display screen.The utility model can adapt to diversified production demand, need not to carry out large-scale reform to existing production line, greatly reduce the production cost of enterprise, and improve production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, and in particular to a counting and loading device. Background Technology

[0002] A counting device is a device that uses materials to count data. It is commonly used in automated production, storage, and transportation.

[0003] However, current counting devices on the market are extremely prone to undercounting or overcounting workpieces with complex geometries, tiny workpieces, black workpieces, and transparent workpieces. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to address the problem that existing counting devices on the market are prone to undercounting or overcounting workpieces with complex geometries, small workpieces, black workpieces, and transparent workpieces. This new counting and loading device should be compatible with various incoming material conditions, have no restrictions on usage scenarios, and have data recording and transmission functions. It can upload the counting results and other relevant information to a central database or management system in real time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a counting and loading device, comprising:

[0006] The lifting conveyor line is used to transport materials. It includes a Z-shaped support frame and a belt set on the Z-shaped support frame. Push plates are set on the belt at equal intervals. The Z-shaped support frame on both sides of the belt is equipped with guardrails. The two guardrails form a feeding channel. The push plates move in the feeding channel.

[0007] A counting mechanism, located at the unloading end of a lifting conveyor line, is used to count the number of falling materials. It includes a frame, a fixed guide plate on the frame below the unloading end of the lifting conveyor line, and a movable guide plate on the frame opposite the fixed guide plate. The frame also includes a driving power unit that drives the movable guide plate closer to or further from the fixed guide plate, catching materials when closed and letting materials fall when separated. Several through-beam fiber optic sensors for counting the number of falling materials are located on the frames on both sides of the fixed and movable guide plates. These sensors form a counting area. The frame also includes a guiding unit that, in conjunction with the driving power unit, ensures the stable movement of the movable guide plate. The movable and fixed guide plates close together to form a counting storage hopper.

[0008] The roller mechanism, located below the frame, is used to convey the material frame to the bottom of the counting storage hopper. It includes several rotating rollers arranged on the frame, one end of each rotating roller is equipped with a gear set, and the frame is equipped with a chain and a servo motor drive assembly connected to the gear set.

[0009] The display and control unit is used to display the count and control the operation of the lifting conveyor, the drive unit, and the chain and servo motor drive components. It includes a PLC control device and a touch screen display.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving power unit includes a horizontal movable base plate fixed to the frame and a driving cylinder disposed on the horizontal movable base plate and whose output end is connected to the moving guide plate. The horizontal movable base plate is provided with a first movable mounting position.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two guide units, which are symmetrically arranged on the horizontal movable base plates on both sides of the push cylinder. Each guide unit includes two guide blocks spaced apart. The two guide blocks are provided with sliding holes with their central axes overlapping. A sliding rod with one end connected to the moving guide plate slides on the sliding hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixed guide plate is provided with horizontal connecting plates on both sides that are connected to the frame, and the horizontal connecting plates are provided with a second movable mounting position.

[0013] Furthermore, the moving guide plate is equipped with an L-shaped connecting plate that is connected to the output end of the push cylinder and the slide rod respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the counting mechanism also includes a left support and a right support, which are respectively mounted on the frames on both sides of the fixed guide plate and the movable guide plate, and the through-beam fiber optic sensors are respectively mounted on the top of the left support and the right support.

[0015] Furthermore, three sides of the lower side of the frame are equipped with guardrails to block the material frame. One of the guardrails is equipped with a set of position sensors for sensing the position of the material frame. The position sensors are electrically connected to the PLC control device, which controls the chain and servo motor drive components to operate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: The material is conveyed to the counting area by the lifting conveyor line. The counting area is equipped with a through-beam fiber optic sensor. Each time a material is fed in, a signal is triggered and transmitted to the PLC for counting. The counted amount is displayed on the touch screen. The storage hopper is connected to a push cylinder, which controls its opening and closing. The roller mechanism is equipped with two position sensors, corresponding to the loading position and the completion position respectively. When the material frame moves to the loading position, the material falls into the material frame after passing through the counting area. After the preset quantity is reached, the storage hopper closes, the roller mechanism moves the material frame to the completion position, the material frame is removed manually, and the empty material frame is placed in the roller mechanism, so that the roller mechanism moves the material frame to the loading position, and the storage hopper opens again.

[0017] The counting and loading device of this utility model, through its unique design, can effectively reduce counting errors caused by differences in the shape, size or color of the workpiece. It can not only handle workpieces of various shapes and sizes, but also has good recognition ability for black or transparent workpieces, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of counting.

[0018] Secondly, the device's versatility makes it suitable for a variety of industrial environments and production processes. Whether it is mass production or small-batch operation, it can adapt to diverse production needs without the need for large-scale modifications to existing production lines. This flexibility greatly reduces the production costs of enterprises and improves production efficiency.

[0019] Furthermore, the data recording and transmission functions of the counting and input device greatly facilitate production management. By uploading the counting results to the PLC control device in real time and displaying the counted quantity on the touch screen, enterprises can monitor production progress in real time, adjust production plans in a timely manner, optimize inventory management, and thus improve overall operational efficiency.

[0020] In terms of technical implementation, the counting mechanism of this utility model ensures the stability and repeatability of the counting process through precise mechanical design and control logic. With the coordinated work of the driving power unit and the guiding unit, the movement of the moving guide plate becomes smooth and precise, thereby effectively avoiding counting errors caused by mechanical failure.

[0021] The introduction of a display and control unit allows operators to intuitively monitor the counting process and intervene manually as needed. The combination of the PLC control unit and the touch screen not only improves the ease of operation but also enhances the system's intelligence, making the entire counting process more efficient and accurate.

[0022] In summary, the counting and loading device of this utility model has significant advantages over existing technologies in terms of improving counting accuracy, adaptability, and data management capabilities. It not only meets the demands of modern industrial production for high efficiency and high precision, but also brings more convenience and value to production enterprises through its innovative design and functions. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from one perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting conveyor line in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the counting mechanism in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control unit in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the driving power unit, the guiding unit, and the moving guide plate in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed guide plate in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a counting and loading device, which includes a lifting conveyor line 10, a counting mechanism 20, a roller mechanism 30, and a display and control unit 40.

[0032] For further implementation details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The lifting conveyor line 10 is used to transport materials. The lifting conveyor line 10 includes a Z-shaped support 101. Rollers are provided at the upper and lower ends of the Z-shaped support 101. A gear and motor assembly for driving one of the rollers to rotate is provided on the Z-shaped support 101. A belt 102 is connected to the two rollers. Push plates 103 are provided at equal intervals on the belt 102. The push plates 103 can push the material upward. The equal intervals of the push plates 103 can avoid the accumulation of a large amount of material, so as to facilitate the accuracy of subsequent counting. The Z-shaped support 101 on both sides of the belt 102 is provided with guardrails 104. The guardrails 104 are set along the direction of the belt 102. The height of the guardrails 104 is greater than the height of the push plates 103, so that the two guardrails 104 form a feeding channel. The push plates 103 move in the feeding channel, thereby preventing the material from falling from the side of the push plates 103.

[0033] Please see Figure 4The counting mechanism 20 is located at the unloading end of the lifting conveyor line 10. Its main function is to accurately count the number of materials falling from the lifting conveyor line 10. The counting mechanism 20 includes a robust frame structure 201. A fixed guide ramp 202 is installed on the frame 201 below the unloading end of the lifting conveyor line 10. The fixed guide ramp 202 guides the material to slide down a predetermined path. A movable guide ramp 203 is also equipped on the frame 201 on the opposite side of the fixed guide ramp 202. The movable guide ramp 203 can move closer to or further away from the fixed guide ramp 202 as needed. To enable the movable guide ramp 203 to move, the frame 201 is also equipped with a driving power unit 204 to drive the movable guide ramp 203. The driving power unit 204 is responsible for providing the power to push the movable guide ramp 203, so that it can support the material when it closes and allow the material to fall smoothly when it separates. In addition, several through-beam fiber optic sensors 205 are installed on both sides of the frame 201 of the fixed guide ramp 202 and the movable guide ramp 203. The through-beam fiber optic sensors 205 form a precise counting area for detecting and counting the number of falling materials. To ensure that the movable guide ramp 203 can move stably when driven by the driving unit, the frame 201 is also designed with a guide unit 206, which can ensure the smooth movement of the movable guide ramp 203. When the movable guide ramp 203 and the fixed guide ramp 202 are closed, they together form a counting storage hopper for temporary storage of materials, thereby preventing excess materials from flowing into the material frame.

[0034] Please see Figure 5 The roller mechanism 30 is located below the frame 201 and is used to transport the material frame to the bottom of the counting storage hopper. The roller mechanism 30 includes several rotating rollers 301 arranged on the frame 201. One end of each rotating roller 301 is equipped with a gear set, and the frame 201 is equipped with a chain and a servo motor drive assembly connected to the gear set. Guardrails 302 for blocking the material frame are provided on three sides of the lower side of the frame 201. One of the guardrails 302 is equipped with a set of position sensors 303 for sensing the position of the material frame. In particular, the roller mechanism 30 is equipped with two position sensors 303, corresponding to the loading position and the completion position respectively. When the material frame moves to the loading position, the material falls into the material frame through the counting area. After the preset quantity is reached, the storage hopper closes, the roller mechanism 30 moves the material frame to the completion position, the manual removes the material frame, and then the empty material frame is placed back into the roller mechanism 30 so that the roller mechanism 30 moves the material frame to the loading position. The storage hopper opens again, and the material flows from the storage hopper into the material frame.

[0035] To facilitate intuitive operation and monitoring by operators, the counting and loading device is equipped with a display and control unit 40, which is located on the side of the counting mechanism 20. The display and control unit 40 is used to display the count quantity and control the operation of the lifting conveyor line 10, the drive power unit 204, and the chain and servo motor drive components. The display and control unit 40 includes a PLC control device and a touch screen display for intuitive operation and monitoring by operators. In addition, the position sensor 303 is electrically connected to the PLC control device, which controls the operation of the chain and servo motor drive components, thereby controlling the rotation of the rotating drum 301 to move the material frame to the loading position and the completion position.

[0036] For further implementation details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 To ensure that the driving power unit 204 can effectively drive the moving guide ramp 203, the driving power unit 204 includes a horizontal movable base plate 2040 fixed on the frame 201 and a driving cylinder 2041 disposed on the horizontal movable base plate 2040 and whose output end is connected to the moving guide ramp 203. The horizontal movable base plate 2040 is provided with a first movable mounting position 2042, wherein the first movable mounting position 2042 is a strip groove, and multiple threaded holes are opened at corresponding positions on the frame 201. By loosening the bolts, more flexible adjustment can be achieved, thereby adjusting the position of the horizontal movable base plate 2040, which can meet the requirements of large-size product counting and framing.

[0037] To improve guiding accuracy and stability, two guide units 206 are provided, symmetrically arranged on the horizontal movable base plates 2040 on both sides of the push cylinder 2041. The guide unit 206 includes two spaced guide blocks 2060, and the two guide blocks 2060 are provided with sliding holes with their central axes overlapping. A slide rod 2061 with one end connected to the moving guide inclined plate 203 is slidably mounted on the sliding hole to ensure the smooth movement of the moving guide inclined plate 203. In addition, the moving guide inclined plate 203 is provided with an L-shaped connecting plate that is connected to the output end of the push cylinder 2041 and the slide rod 2061 respectively, ensuring the stability of the connection and facilitating installation and maintenance.

[0038] For further implementation details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The fixed guide plate 202 has horizontal connecting plates 2020 on both sides that are connected to the frame 201. The horizontal connecting plates 2020 have second movable mounting positions 2021, which are strip-shaped grooves. Multiple threaded holes are opened at corresponding positions on the frame 201 to facilitate the installation of the guide plate 202 and to allow for more flexible adjustment by loosening the bolts.

[0039] The counting mechanism 20 also includes a left support 207 and a right support 208. The left support 207 and the right support 208 are respectively mounted on the frames 201 on both sides of the fixed guide plate 202 and the movable guide plate 203. The through-beam fiber optic sensors 205 are respectively mounted on the top of the left support 207 and the right support 208. In addition, a third movable mounting position is provided on the side of the left support 207 and the right support 208. The third movable mounting position is a strip groove with multiple threaded holes opened at the corresponding positions on the frame 201 to facilitate the installation of the left support 207 and the right support 208. The bolts can be loosened to achieve more flexible adjustment.

[0040] In summary, the working principle of this counting and loading device is as follows: Material is placed on the lifting conveyor line 10, which transports the material to the counting area. The counting area is equipped with a through-beam fiber optic sensor 205. Each time a material is fed in, a signal is triggered and transmitted to the PLC for counting. The counted quantity is displayed on the touchscreen. The storage hopper is connected to a push cylinder 2041, which controls its opening and closing. The roller mechanism 30 is equipped with two position sensors 303, corresponding to the loading position and the completion position, respectively. When the material frame moves to the loading position, the material passes through the counting... The material is placed into the material frame. Once the preset quantity is reached, the storage hopper closes, and the roller mechanism 30 moves the material frame to the completion position. The manual removes the material frame, and the empty material frame is placed back into the roller mechanism 30, which moves the material frame to the loading position. The storage hopper then reopens. This utility model's counting and loading device, through its unique design, can effectively reduce counting errors caused by differences in workpiece shape, size, or color. It can handle workpieces of various shapes and sizes and also has good recognition capabilities for black or transparent workpieces, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the counting.

[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one.

Claims

1. A counting and loading device, characterized in that, include: The lifting conveyor line is used to transport materials. It includes a Z-shaped support frame and a belt set on the Z-shaped support frame. Push plates are set on the belt at equal intervals. The Z-shaped support frame on both sides of the belt is equipped with guardrails. The two guardrails form a feeding channel. The push plates move in the feeding channel. A counting mechanism, located at the unloading end of a lifting conveyor line, is used to count the number of falling materials. It includes a frame, a fixed guide plate on the frame below the unloading end of the lifting conveyor line, and a movable guide plate on the frame opposite the fixed guide plate. The frame also includes a driving power unit that drives the movable guide plate closer to or further from the fixed guide plate, catching materials when closed and letting materials fall when separated. Several through-beam fiber optic sensors for counting the number of falling materials are located on the frames on both sides of the fixed and movable guide plates. These sensors form a counting area. The frame also includes a guiding unit that, in conjunction with the driving power unit, ensures the stable movement of the movable guide plate. The movable and fixed guide plates close together to form a counting storage hopper. The roller mechanism, located below the frame, is used to convey the material frame to the bottom of the counting storage hopper. It includes several rotating rollers arranged on the frame, one end of each rotating roller is equipped with a gear set, and the frame is equipped with a chain and a servo motor drive assembly connected to the gear set. The display and control unit is used to display the count and control the operation of the lifting conveyor, the drive unit, and the chain and servo motor drive components. It includes a PLC control device and a touch screen display.

2. The counting and loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving power unit includes a horizontal movable base plate fixed on the frame and a driving cylinder disposed on the horizontal movable base plate and whose output end is connected to the moving guide plate. The horizontal movable base plate is provided with a first movable mounting position.

3. The counting and loading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two guide units are provided, which are symmetrically arranged on the horizontal movable base plates on both sides of the push cylinder. Each guide unit includes two spaced guide blocks. The two guide blocks are provided with sliding holes with their central axes overlapping. A sliding rod with one end connected to the moving guide plate slides on the sliding hole.

4. The counting and loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed guide plate has horizontal connecting plates on both sides that are connected to the frame, and the horizontal connecting plates have a second movable mounting position.

5. The counting and loading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The moving guide plate is equipped with an L-shaped connecting plate that is connected to the output end of the push cylinder and the slide rod respectively.

6. The counting and loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The counting mechanism also includes a left support and a right support, which are respectively mounted on the frames on both sides of the fixed guide plate and the movable guide plate, and the through-beam fiber optic sensors are respectively mounted on the top of the left support and the right support.

7. The counting and loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Three sides of the frame are equipped with guardrails to block the material frame. One of the guardrails is equipped with a set of position sensors to sense the position of the material frame. The position sensors are electrically connected to the PLC control device, which controls the chain and servo motor drive components to operate.

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