A turning mechanism for a packaging line

By designing a steering mechanism for the packaging production line, the automatic steering of materials is achieved using a top rod and an electric push rod. This solves the problem of manual intervention required for material steering in existing technologies, improves the automation and flexibility of the production line, reduces labor costs, and increases production efficiency.

CN224676537UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25GUANGDONG ZHONGXU INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521530523.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-22

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Technical Problem

The existing packaging production line's steering device cannot turn the material itself, which requires manual intervention, increases labor costs, and may lead to material damage or reduced production efficiency.

Method used

Design a steering mechanism for a packaging production line, including a conveyor frame, a steering assembly, and a transfer assembly. The steering assembly uses a top rod and an electric push rod to achieve automatic material steering, and combined with chain drive to ensure synchronous operation of the conveyor belt and avoid interference.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic material redirection, improves the automation level of the production line, reduces labor costs, avoids material damage, enhances the smoothness and flexibility of the production line, and shortens the production cycle.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of packing production line discloses a steering mechanism of packing production line, including conveying frame, steering subassembly and removal subassembly, is provided with first roller formula transmission belt and second roller formula transmission belt on conveying frame, second roller formula transmission belt sets up in the inside of first roller formula transmission belt, the steering subassembly for carrying out steering to article itself is established at second roller formula transmission belt, and there is no interference in steering subassembly process with second roller formula transmission belt, removal subassembly sets up at the export of first roller formula transmission belt, the utility model lifts the material through the material lifting lever, and the cooperation first electric push rod drive steering axle rotation, realize material self steering, satisfy the process demand of having specific requirement to material posture, need not manual intervention, improved the automation level of production line, reduced the manpower cost, still can avoid the material damage caused by the unstable manual operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging production line technology, and in particular to a steering mechanism for a packaging production line. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, packaging lines are a key link in material handling, and the functionality and flexibility of their equipment directly affect production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN220787144U discloses a steering device for a logistics sorting production line, including a steering table; a U-shaped seat and a driving component for driving the U-shaped seat to rotate are installed on the steering table; a conveying opening is opened in the U-shaped seat and a conveyor belt is arranged in the conveying opening; a cleaning box is installed in the conveying opening and located below the conveyor belt; a cavity is opened in the cleaning box and a brush component that contacts the conveyor belt is installed in the cavity; and a driving mechanism for driving the conveyor belt and the brush component to rotate simultaneously is installed on the U-shaped seat.

[0004] The aforementioned steering device has a single function; it can only transfer materials from the current production line to another production line and cannot perform the function of steering the materials themselves. This limitation has gradually revealed many problems in actual production.

[0005] For example, during the packaging process, the placement direction needs to be adjusted according to the packaging specifications. If the turning device cannot turn the material itself, additional manual intervention is required. This not only increases labor costs, but may also lead to material damage or reduced production efficiency due to the instability of manual operation.

[0006] Therefore, a steering mechanism for a packaging production line is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steering mechanism for a packaging production line, thereby solving or at least alleviating one or more of the aforementioned problems and other issues existing in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0009] A steering mechanism for a packaging production line includes a conveyor frame, a steering assembly, and a transfer assembly. The conveyor frame is provided with a first roller conveyor belt and a second roller conveyor belt. The second roller conveyor belt is located inside the first roller conveyor belt. The steering assembly for steering the items themselves is located at the second roller conveyor belt. The steering assembly does not interfere with the second roller conveyor belt during the steering process. The transfer assembly is located at the exit of the first roller conveyor belt.

[0010] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the first roller conveyor belt includes a plurality of first transmission rollers, the first transmission rollers are rotatably mounted on the conveyor frame, and a first transmission sprocket is fixedly mounted at the end of the first transmission roller, and two adjacent first transmission sprockets are connected by a first chain drive.

[0011] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the second roller conveyor belt includes a support frame, a storage space is provided in the middle of the support frame, the support frame is fixedly installed on the conveyor frame, and second transmission rollers are rotatably connected to both sides of the support frame. A second sprocket is fixedly connected to the end of the second transmission roller, and two adjacent second sprockets are connected by a second chain drive. The outermost second sprocket is connected to the first transmission sprocket by a third chain drive.

[0012] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the steering assembly includes a movable seat, which is disposed directly below the second roller conveyor belt via a lifting unit. A steering shaft is rotatably mounted on the movable seat via a bearing seat. A top material rod is fixedly mounted on the top of the steering shaft. A swing rod is fixedly sleeved on the steering shaft. A first electric push rod is hinged to the movable seat. The piston rod end of the first electric push rod is hinged to the end of the swing rod away from the steering shaft. When not in use, the top material rod is located within the storage space.

[0013] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the top material rod is arranged in a cross shape.

[0014] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, an anti-slip plate is fixedly connected to the top of the top material rod.

[0015] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, a mounting frame is fixedly installed on the movable seat, and the steering shaft is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame via bearings.

[0016] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the lifting unit includes a base, the base is fixed on the conveyor frame, an electric cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base, and the upper end of the piston rod of the electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable seat.

[0017] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable seat, a guide sleeve is fixedly installed on the bottom of the base, and the lower end of the guide rod slides out from the guide sleeve.

[0018] In a steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to the present invention, the transfer assembly includes two upright plates, both of which are fixed to the lower end of the conveyor frame. A slide rail is fixedly connected between the two upright plates, and a slider is fixedly installed on the slide rail. A base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider, and an upright rod is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate. The upper end of the upright rod passes through the gap of the first roller conveyor belt and is fixedly connected to the transfer plate. A second electric push rod is fixedly installed on one of the upright plates, and the piston rod of the second electric push rod is fixedly connected to the base plate.

[0019] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The steering assembly lifts the material with the top rod and drives the steering shaft to rotate in conjunction with the first electric push rod, so that the material can turn itself. This meets the process requirements that have specific requirements for the material posture, without the need for manual intervention, which improves the automation level of the production line, reduces labor costs, and avoids material damage caused by unstable manual operation.

[0021] The second roller conveyor belt is located inside the first roller conveyor belt, and the steering component does not interfere with the second roller conveyor belt. At the same time, the two are synchronized through chain drive, which ensures a smooth transition of materials during conveying and steering, avoids problems such as jamming and interference, and improves the smoothness of production line operation.

[0022] The transfer assembly can accurately transfer materials to the next process, and the cross-shaped transfer plate can stably support the materials; the coordinated work of the steering assembly and the transfer assembly enables the production line to quickly handle materials with different posture requirements, adapt to the diversified production needs of products, shorten the production cycle, and improve the overall production efficiency and flexibility of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the steering assembly of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the steering component of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0030] 1. Conveyor frame; 101. First roller conveyor belt; 1011. First transmission roller; 1012. First transmission sprocket; 102. Second roller conveyor belt; 1021. Second transmission roller; 1022. Second sprocket; 1023. Support frame; 2. Steering assembly; 201. Base; 202. Electric cylinder; 203. Moving seat; 204. Mounting frame; 205. Bearing with seat; 206. Steering shaft; 207. Top rod; 208. Anti-slip plate; 209. Swing rod; 210. First electric push rod; 211. Guide rod; 212. Guide sleeve; 3. Transfer assembly; 301. Vertical plate; 302. Second electric push rod; 303. Slide rail; 304. Base plate; 305. Slider; 306. Vertical pole; 307. Transfer plate. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a turning mechanism for a packaging production line, including a conveyor frame 1, a turning component 2, and a transfer component 3. The conveyor frame 1 is provided with a first roller conveyor belt 101 and a second roller conveyor belt 102. The second roller conveyor belt 102 is located inside the first roller conveyor belt 101. The turning component 2, which is used to turn the items themselves, is located at the second roller conveyor belt 102. The turning component 2 does not interfere with the second roller conveyor belt 102 during the turning process. The transfer component 3 is located at the outlet of the first roller conveyor belt 101.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the items are first conveyed on the first roller conveyor belt 101. When the items reach the corresponding position on the second roller conveyor belt 102, the steering component 2 starts to operate, turning the items. Since the steering component 2 does not interfere with the second roller conveyor belt 102, it avoids affecting the conveyor belt during the turning process. After the turning is completed, the items continue to be conveyed to the outlet via the first roller conveyor belt 101, where the transfer component 3 transfers the items to other production lines or workstations, realizing the transfer and posture adjustment of items between different production lines.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first roller conveyor belt 101 includes a plurality of first transmission rollers 1011. The first transmission rollers 1011 are rotatably mounted on the conveyor frame 1. The ends of the first transmission rollers 1011 are fixedly mounted with first transmission sprockets 1012. Adjacent first transmission sprockets 1012 are connected by a first chain drive.

[0035] A power source drives one of the first transmission rollers 1011 to rotate, and the first drive sprocket 1012 at the end of the first transmission roller 1011 rotates accordingly. This drives the adjacent first drive sprockets 1012 to rotate via a first chain, thereby causing all the first transmission rollers 1011 to rotate synchronously. In this way, the first roller conveyor belt 101 can stably transport items, realizing the horizontal transfer of items in the turning mechanism of the packaging production line.

[0036] Furthermore, the second roller conveyor belt 102 includes a support frame 1023, with a storage space in the middle of the support frame 1023. The support frame 1023 is fixedly installed on the conveyor frame 1. Second transmission rollers 1021 are rotatably connected to both sides of the support frame 1023. Second sprockets 1022 are fixedly connected to the ends of the second transmission rollers 1021. Adjacent second sprockets 1022 are connected by a second chain drive. The outermost second sprocket 1022 is connected to the first transmission sprocket 1012 by a third chain drive.

[0037] When the first roller conveyor belt 101 is working, the first drive sprocket 1012 drives the outermost second sprocket 1022 to rotate via the third chain, which in turn causes all the second conveyor rollers 1021 to rotate synchronously via the second chain, achieving synchronous operation of the second roller conveyor belt 102 and the first roller conveyor belt 101. The storage space in the middle of the support frame 1023 is used to store the structure of the steering assembly 2 when not in operation, such as the top rod 207, to prevent interference between the steering assembly 2 and the second roller conveyor belt 102 and ensure normal operation of the equipment.

[0038] In this embodiment, the steering assembly 2 includes a movable seat 203, which is positioned directly below the second roller conveyor belt 102 via a lifting unit. A steering shaft 206 is rotatably mounted on the movable seat 203 via a bearing 205. A mounting bracket 204 is fixedly mounted on the movable seat 203, and the steering shaft 206 is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket 204 via a bearing. A top material rod 207 is fixedly mounted on the top of the steering shaft 206, and a swing rod 209 is fixedly sleeved on the steering shaft 206. A first electric push rod 210 is hinged to the movable seat 203, and the piston rod end of the first electric push rod 210 is connected to the swing rod 209. The end away from the steering shaft 206 is hinged. When not in use, the top material rod 207 is located in the storage space. In order to allow the top material rod 207 to enter and exit the storage space smoothly, the top material rod 207 is arranged in a cross shape. The lifting unit includes a base 201, which is fixed on the conveyor frame 1. An electric cylinder 202 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 201. The upper end of the piston rod of the electric cylinder 202 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving seat 203. A guide rod 211 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the moving seat 203. A guide sleeve 212 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base 201. The lower end of the guide rod 211 slides out from the guide sleeve 212.

[0039] When the item is conveyed to the turning position, the electric cylinder 202 is activated, pushing the movable seat 203 upward along the guide direction of the guide rod 211 and the guide sleeve 212. This causes the top material rod 207 to rise from the storage space of the support frame 1023 of the second roller conveyor belt 102 and lift the item, detaching it from the conveyor belt. Subsequently, the piston rod of the first electric push rod 210 extends and retracts, causing the swing rod 209 to swing, which in turn rotates the turning shaft 206, thus turning the top material rod 207 and the item. After the turning is completed, the electric cylinder 202 drives the movable seat 203 to descend, the top material rod 207 retracts into the storage space, and the item falls back onto the conveyor belt to continue conveying. The cross-shaped transfer plate 307 can more stably support and transfer items.

[0040] Furthermore, an anti-slip plate 208 is fixedly connected to the top of the top material rod 207.

[0041] The anti-slip plate 208 increases the friction between the top rod 207 and the item. During the process of the top rod 207 lifting the item and turning it, it can effectively prevent the item from sliding and causing inaccurate turning or falling, thus ensuring the stability and reliability of the item turning operation.

[0042] In this embodiment, the transfer assembly 3 includes two upright plates 301. Both upright plates 301 are fixed to the lower end of the conveyor frame 1. A slide rail 303 is fixedly connected between the two upright plates 301. A slider 305 is fixedly installed on the slide rail 303. A base plate 304 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider 305. A vertical rod 306 is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate 304. The upper end of the vertical rod 306 passes through the gap of the first roller conveyor belt 101 and is fixedly connected to the transfer plate 307. A second electric push rod 302 is fixedly installed on one of the upright plates 301. The piston rod of the second electric push rod 302 is fixedly connected to the base plate 304.

[0043] During operation, when the item is conveyed to the outlet of the first roller conveyor belt 101, the piston rod of the second electric push rod 302 extends and retracts, causing the base plate 304 to slide along the slider 305 on the slide rail 303, thereby moving the upright 306 and the transfer plate 307. The transfer plate 307 laterally transfers the item from the first roller conveyor belt 101 to other production lines or workstations, realizing the transfer of items between different production paths and completing the transfer function of the packaging production line turning mechanism.

[0044] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the present invention's conception through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A steering mechanism for a packaging production line, characterized in that, The device includes a conveyor frame (1), a steering assembly (2), and a transfer assembly (3). The conveyor frame (1) is provided with a first roller conveyor belt (101) and a second roller conveyor belt (102). The second roller conveyor belt (102) is located inside the first roller conveyor belt (101). The steering assembly (2) for turning the item itself is located at the second roller conveyor belt (102). The steering assembly (2) does not interfere with the second roller conveyor belt (102) during the process. The transfer assembly (3) is located at the outlet of the first roller conveyor belt (101).

2. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first roller conveyor belt (101) includes a plurality of first transmission rollers (1011). The first transmission rollers (1011) are rotatably mounted on the conveyor frame (1). The ends of the first transmission rollers (1011) are fixedly mounted with first transmission sprockets (1012). Adjacent first transmission sprockets (1012) are connected by a first chain drive.

3. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second roller conveyor belt (102) includes a support frame (1023), the middle of which is provided with a storage space. The support frame (1023) is fixedly installed on the conveyor frame (1). The two sides of the support frame (1023) are rotatably connected to second transmission rollers (1021). The ends of the second transmission rollers (1021) are fixedly connected to second sprockets (1022). Two adjacent second sprockets (1022) are connected by a second chain drive. The outermost second sprocket (1022) is connected to the first transmission sprocket (1012) by a third chain drive.

4. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The steering assembly (2) includes a movable seat (203), which is positioned directly below the second roller conveyor belt (102) via a lifting unit. A steering shaft (206) is rotatably mounted on the movable seat (203) via a bearing seat (205). A top rod (207) is fixedly mounted on the top of the steering shaft (206). A swing rod (209) is fixedly sleeved on the steering shaft (206). A first electric push rod (210) is hinged to the movable seat (203). The piston rod end of the first electric push rod (210) is hinged to the end of the swing rod (209) away from the steering shaft (206). When not in use, the top rod (207) is located within the storage space.

5. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top material rod (207) is arranged in a cross shape.

6. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the top material rod (207) is fixedly connected to an anti-slip plate (208).

7. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting bracket (204) is fixedly installed on the movable seat (203), and the steering shaft (206) is rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket (204) via a bearing.

8. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting unit includes a base (201), which is fixed on the conveyor frame (1). An electric cylinder (202) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base (201), and the upper end of the piston rod of the electric cylinder (202) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable seat (203).

9. The steering mechanism of a packaging production line according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable seat (203) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (211), and the bottom of the base (201) is fixedly installed with a guide sleeve (212). The lower end of the guide rod (211) slides out from the guide sleeve (212).

10. A steering mechanism for a packaging production line according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The transfer assembly (3) includes two upright plates (301). Both upright plates (301) are fixed to the lower end of the conveyor frame (1). A slide rail (303) is fixedly connected between the two upright plates (301). A slider (305) is fixedly installed on the slide rail (303). A base plate (304) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider (305). A vertical rod (306) is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate (304). The upper end of the vertical rod (306) passes through the gap of the first roller conveyor belt (101) and is fixedly connected to the transfer plate (307). A second electric push rod (302) is fixedly installed on one of the upright plates (301). The piston rod of the second electric push rod (302) is fixedly connected to the base plate (304).

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    CN220787144U