A device for installing a portable cover on a beer can

Abstract

The application discloses a device for installing portable covers on beer cans, comprising: a conveyor for conveying the beer cans, a limiting member for limiting the beer cans at a preset position, and a pushing member for pushing the beer cans at the preset position to below a cover driving member; the cover driving member presses the portable cover onto the beer cans; the cover driving member comprises a pressing member for applying pressure to the portable cover, a pulling member, and a transmission structure for connecting the pulling member and the pressing member; the pulling member extends below a handle at a first relative position; after the cover driving member presses the portable cover onto the beer cans, the pressing member and the pulling member move upwards, and the pulling member moves upwards at a second relative position, so that the handle is pulled to a vertical or inclined position. The application has the beneficial effect that, after the portable cover is pressed onto multiple beer cans by the pressing of the pulling member, the handle on the portable cover is directly in an inclined or vertical state, so that the handle is easier to be lifted by fingers, and the application is better adapted to some groups with larger fingers or less flexible fingers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cap installation, and more specifically, to a device for installing a portable cap on a beer can. Background Technology

[0002] The portable lid of the beer can is a new type of packaging structure that replaces disposable plastic film. It can be recycled, avoiding the need for degradation of traditional plastic film as waste, and thus plays a better role in environmental protection.

[0003] Currently, portable caps are manually attached to beer cans, which slows down the packaging process and significantly increases manpower waste. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a device for installing a portable cap on a beer can, comprising: a conveyor, a limiting member, a conveyor rail, a pushing member, and a capping drive member; the conveyor transports the beer can, the limiting member limits the beer can to a preset position, the pushing member pushes the beer can at the preset position under the capping drive member; a portable cap is disposed on the conveyor rail, and when the beer can is pushed under the capping drive member, the portable cap is placed on the beer can; the capping drive member presses the portable cap onto the beer can.

[0006] Furthermore, the limiting member includes a first driving structure and a first push plate; the pushing member includes a second driving structure and a second push plate; the first push plate forms the limiting surface, and the first driving structure is used to drive the limiting surface to switch between a first limiting position and a second limiting position; the second push plate forms the pushing surface, and the second driving structure is used to drive the pushing surface to switch between a first pushing position and a second pushing position; the first push plate is perpendicular to the second push plate, and the first push plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor.

[0007] Furthermore, the portable cover also has a fastening part and a connecting part; the fastening part has the fastening groove, and multiple fastening parts are provided; the connecting part is used to connect multiple fastening parts and to connect the handle to the fastening part.

[0008] Furthermore, the pressing component includes an annular pressing part, a circular pressing part located in the middle of the annular pressing part, a first lifting power part, and a second lifting power part; the annular pressing part forms the annular pressing surface, and the circular pressing part forms the circular pressing surface; the first lifting power part drives the annular pressing part to move up to a first height position and down to a second height position, and the second lifting power part drives the circular pressing part to move up to the first height position and down to the second height position.

[0009] Furthermore, a heating element for preheating the portable cover is provided on the conveyor rail.

[0010] Furthermore, the cap pressing drive also includes a cooling fan, which is positioned above the pressing component; after the cap pressing drive presses the portable cap into the beer can, the cooling fan is activated; wherein the exhaust direction of the cooling fan intersects with the portable cap on the beer can.

[0011] Furthermore, the portable lid has multiple snap-fit ​​slots for engaging with beer cans and a handle for carrying; the handle is horizontally positioned between the multiple snap-fit ​​slots; the lid-pressing drive includes a pressing member for applying pressure to the portable lid, a pulling member, and a transmission structure connecting the pulling member and the pressing member; the transmission structure gives the pulling member a first relative position and a second relative position relative to the pressing member; when the pulling member is in the first relative position, the pulling member is separated from the handle; when the pulling member is in the second relative position, the pulling member is in contact with the handle; when the lid-pressing drive presses the portable lid onto the beer can, the pressing member is in contact with the portable lid; the pulling member extends into the area below the handle in the first relative position; after the lid-pressing drive presses the portable lid onto the beer can, the pressing member and the pulling member move upward, and the pulling member moves upward in the second relative position, so that the handle is pulled to a vertical or oblique position.

[0012] Furthermore, the transmission structure includes a transmission plate and a docking plate; the pull member has a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the docking plate; the transmission plate is connected to the pressing member, a support portion is provided below the transmission plate, the support portion contacts the lower end of the docking plate, and the docking plate is rotatably connected to the transmission plate; a locking portion is provided on the docking plate, the locking portion contacts the upper part of the pull member; a torsion spring is provided on the rotating shaft, the torsion spring causes the pull member to be subjected to an external force that rotates upward and abuts against the locking portion.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are: by using the setting of conveying components, limiting components, pushing components and capping driving components, the portable caps can be automatically capped onto beer cans, reducing manual labor and increasing production speed. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0015] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing... Figure 1 Local structure; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the limiting member and the pusher; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the pressure cap drive component; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the first driving structure and the second driving structure; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing an observation from another perspective. Figure 5 The structure; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of part A; Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the circular pressing part and some surrounding parts; Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the portable cover.

[0017] 1. Conveyor; 2. Limiting component; 21. First drive structure; 22. First push plate; 3. Pushing component; 31. Second drive structure; 32. Second push plate; 4. Cover driving component; 41. Pressing component; 411. Annular pressing part; 412. Circular pressing part; 413. First lifting power unit; 414. Second lifting power unit; 42. Pulling component; 43. Transmission structure; 431. Transmission plate; 432. Connecting plate; 433. Support part; 434. Locking part; 435. Torsion spring; 5. Conveyor rail; 6. Portable cover; 61. Fastening groove; 62. Handle; 63. Fastening part; 64. Connecting part; 7. Cover platform. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0019] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0020] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0022] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-9 , A device for attaching a portable cap 6 to a beer can includes: a conveyor 1, a limiting member 2, a conveyor rail 5, a pushing member 3, and a capping drive member 4. The conveyor 1 transports the beer can, the limiting member 2 limits the beer can to a preset position, and the pushing member 3 pushes the beer can at the preset position under the capping drive member 4. The portable cap 6 is mounted on the conveyor rail 5. When the beer can is pushed under the capping drive member 4, the portable cap 6 is placed on the beer can. The capping drive member 4 presses the portable cap 6 onto the beer can. The conveyor 1 is either a belt conveyor or a chain conveyor. A capping platform 7 is located below the capping drive member 4 and is connected to the conveyor 1. Therefore, the pushing member 3 can push the beer can at the preset position onto the capping platform 7 below the capping drive member 4. The beer can is placed on the conveyor 1 manually or by a robotic arm.

[0024] Beer cans are conveyed on conveyor 1 in two rows. The portable cap 6 has multiple engaging slots 61 that mate with the beer cans. Preferably, the engaging slots 61 are arranged in a horizontal and vertical pattern. Therefore, during the capping process, the portable cap 6 can be pressed onto four beer cans, achieving packaging. Furthermore, the portable cap 6 secures the four beer cans, replacing traditional plastic film packaging. This significantly improves the reusability of the portable cap 6. The portable cap 6 also features a handle 62 for easy carrying of the four beer cans.

[0025] Further, the limiting member 2 includes a first driving structure 21 and a first push plate 22; the pushing member 3 includes a second driving structure 31 and a second push plate 32; the first push plate 22 forms the limiting surface, and the first driving structure 21 is used to drive the limiting surface to switch between a first limiting position and a second limiting position; the second push plate 32 forms the pushing surface, and the second driving structure 31 is used to drive the pushing surface to switch between a first pushing position and a second pushing position; the first push plate 22 is perpendicular to the second push plate 32, and the first push plate 22 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor 1. The limiting surface switches to the second limiting position at a speed slower than that of the conveyor 1; the limiting surface prevents impact during the stopping process after the beer can is transported. Therefore, it can achieve buffering of the beer can, avoiding the beer can being suddenly impacted and stopped after being transported to the preset position at a relatively high speed, avoiding the situation where the beer can is equivalent to shaking due to inertia, better ensuring that the beer in the beer can is not shaken, avoiding the situation where the beer can explodes in serious cases, and better ensuring the safety during the installation of the portable cap 6.

[0026] The conveyor 1 stops conveying beer cans, and the pusher surface switches from the second pushing position to the first pushing position; the limiting surface switches from the second limiting position to the first limiting position. The limiting surface resets, and the above operation can be repeated. Furthermore, when the limiting surface resets, the conveyor 1 stops conveying, thus preventing the beer cans from colliding with the limiting surface, providing all-around protection for the beer cans and preventing impacts.

[0027] Specifically, a third drive structure and a cap storage compartment are provided on the conveyor rail 5; the third drive structure is used to push the portable cap 6 in the cap storage compartment outward to the outside of the conveyor rail 5. The third drive structure can be a robotic arm, the purpose of which is to remove the portable cap 6 from the storage compartment and place it on the beer can, which will not be described in detail.

[0028] Furthermore, the portable cover 6 also has a fastening part 63 and a connecting part 64; the fastening part 63 has the fastening groove 61, and multiple fastening parts 63 are provided; the connecting part 64 is used to connect multiple fastening parts 63 and to connect the handle 62 to the fastening part 63.

[0029] The pressing member 41 includes an annular pressing part 411, a circular pressing part 412 located in the middle of the annular pressing part 411, a first lifting power part 413, and a second lifting power part 414; the annular pressing part 411 forms the annular pressing surface, and the circular pressing part 412 forms the circular pressing surface; the first lifting power part 413 drives the annular pressing part 411 to move up to a first height position and down to a second height position, and the second lifting power part drives the circular pressing part 412 to move up to the first height position and down to the second height position.

[0030] The pressure cap drive 4 has a pressure member 41 that applies pressure to the portable cover 6. The pressure member 41 has a circular pressure surface and an annular pressure surface that switch between a first height position and a second height position. Specifically, the pressure member 41 includes an annular pressure portion 411, a circular pressure portion 412 located in the middle of the annular pressure portion 411, a first lifting power portion 413, and a second lifting power portion 414. The annular pressure portion 411 forms the annular pressure surface, and the circular pressure portion 412 forms the circular pressure surface. The first lifting power portion 413 drives the annular pressure portion 411 to move upward to the first height position and downward to the second height position, and the second lifting power portion drives the circular pressure portion 412 to move upward to the first height position and downward to the second height position. The circular pressure surface contacts the middle of the fastening portion 63, and the annular pressure surface contacts the portion of the fastening portion 63 located on the inner wall of the fastening groove 61. The first height position is located above the second height position.

[0031] Furthermore, specifically, the conveyor rail 5 is equipped with a heating element for preheating the portable cap 6. The cap-pressing drive 4 also includes a cooling fan, which is positioned above the pressing element 41; after the cap-pressing drive 4 presses the portable cap 6 into the beer can, the cooling fan is activated; wherein, the exhaust direction of the cooling fan intersects with the portable cap 6 on the beer can. Utilizing the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the portable cap 6 is better secured onto the beer can, and after the cap is secured, cooling is performed to restore the tight, locked fit between the portable cap 6 and the beer can.

[0032] Furthermore, the portable lid 6 has multiple snap-fit ​​grooves 61 that mate with beer cans and a handle 62 for carrying; the handle 62 is horizontally positioned between the multiple snap-fit ​​grooves 61; the lid-pressing drive 4 includes a pressing member 41 that applies pressure to the portable lid 6, a pulling member 42, and a transmission structure 43 that connects the pulling member 42 to the pressing member 41; the transmission structure 43 causes the pulling member 42 to have a first relative position and a second relative position relative to the pressing member 41; when the pulling member 42 is in the first relative position, the pulling member 42 and the handle 62... Handle 62 is separated; when the pull member 42 is in the second relative position, the pull member 42 is in contact with the handle 62; when the capping drive member 4 presses the portable cap 6 onto the beer can, the pressure member 41 is in contact with the portable cap 6; the pull member 42 extends into the lower part of the handle 62 in the first relative position; after the capping drive member 4 presses the portable cap 6 onto the beer can, the pressure member 41 and the pull member 42 move upward, and the pull member 42 moves upward in the second relative position so that the handle 62 is pulled to a vertical or oblique position.

[0033] Further, the transmission structure 43 includes a transmission plate 431 and a docking plate 432; the pull member 42 has a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the docking plate 432; the transmission plate 431 is connected to the pressing member 41, and a support portion 433 is provided below the transmission plate 431, the support portion 433 contacts the lower end of the docking plate 432, and the docking plate 432 is rotatably connected to the transmission plate 431; a locking portion 434 is provided on the docking plate 432, and the locking portion 434 contacts the upper part of the pull member 42; a torsion spring 435 is provided on the rotating shaft, and the torsion spring 435 causes the pull member 42 to be subjected to an external force that rotates upward and abuts against the locking portion 434.

[0034] In some embodiments, the handle 62 is positioned horizontally between multiple engaging slots 61. The portable cover 6 is injection molded as a single piece, and the handle 62 is positioned horizontally for ease of transport.

[0035] The capping drive 4 includes a pressing member 41 that applies pressure to the portable cap 6, a pulling member 42, and a transmission structure 43 connecting the pulling member 42 to the pressing member 41. The transmission structure 43 positions the pulling member 42 in a first relative position and a second relative position relative to the pressing member 41. When the pulling member 42 is in the first relative position, it is separated from the handle 62. When the pulling member 42 is in the second relative position, it is in contact with the handle 62. When the capping drive 4 presses the portable cap 6 onto the beer can, the pressing member 41 contacts the portable cap 6. The pulling member 42 extends below the handle 62 in the first relative position. After the capping drive 4 presses the portable cap 6 onto the beer can, the pressing member 41 and the pulling member 42 move upwards, and the pulling member 42 moves upwards in the second relative position, so that the handle 62 is pulled to a vertical or angled position. Therefore, the handle 62 can be easily lifted.

[0036] Therefore, when the pressing member 41 moves downward, both the transmission plate 431 and the docking plate 432 move downward. Then, the pulling member 42 contacts the handle 62. The pulling member 42 cannot rotate upward, so the docking plate 432 rotates upward relative to the transmission plate 431, allowing the pulling member 42 to move below the handle 62. After the pressing member 41 completes its pressing, it moves upward, and both the transmission plate 431 and the docking plate 432 move upward. However, the docking plate 432 cannot rotate downward relative to the transmission plate 431, so the pulling member 42 rotates downward relative to the docking plate 432. Under the action of the torsion spring 435, the pulling member 42 provides an upward rotational force to the handle 62, causing the handle 62 to rotate upward and be placed at an angle or vertically. Then, after the pulling member 42 rotates to a certain angle, it moves above the handle 62, and the torsion spring 435 resets the pulling member 42. The pulling member 42 is made of a plate, or a groove is formed on the pulling member 42 to facilitate the application of an upward external force to the handle 62.

[0037] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can, characterized in that... ,include: Conveyors, limiting components, conveyor rails, pushing components, and pressure cap drive components; The conveyor transports beer cans, the limiting component limits the beer cans to a preset position, and the pushing component pushes the beer cans located at the preset position under the capping drive component; A portable cap is provided on the conveyor rail. When the beer can is pushed under the capping drive, the portable cap is placed on the beer can; the capping drive presses the portable cap into the beer can.

2. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a first driving structure and a first push plate; the pushing component includes a second driving structure and a second push plate; The first push plate forms a limiting surface, and the first driving structure is used to drive the limiting surface to switch between a first limiting position and a second limiting position; The second push plate forms a push surface, and the second drive structure is used to drive the push surface to switch between a first push position and a second push position; The first pusher plate is perpendicular to the second pusher plate, and the first pusher plate is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor.

3. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 2, characterized in that: The portable cover also has a fastening part and a connecting part; the fastening part has a fastening groove, and multiple fastening parts are provided; the connecting part is used to connect multiple fastening parts and to connect the handle to the fastening part.

4. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap-pressing drive includes a pressure member that applies pressure to the portable cap; The pressing component includes an annular pressing part, a circular pressing part located in the middle of the annular pressing part, a first lifting power part, and a second lifting power part; the annular pressing part forms an annular pressing surface, and the circular pressing part forms a circular pressing surface. The first lifting power unit drives the annular pressure part to move up to a first height position and down to a second height position, and the second lifting power unit drives the circular pressure part to move up to the first height position and down to the second height position.

5. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveyor rail is equipped with a heating element for preheating the portable cover.

6. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressure cap drive also includes a cooling fan, which is disposed above the pressure cap; After the capping drive presses the portable cap into the beer can, the cooling fan is activated; The exhaust direction of the cooling fan intersects with the portable cap on the beer can.

7. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 6, characterized in that: The portable lid has multiple snap-fit ​​slots for engaging with beer cans and a handle for carrying; the handle is positioned horizontally between the multiple snap-fit ​​slots; the lid-pressing drive includes a pressing member for applying pressure to the portable lid, a pulling member, and a transmission structure connecting the pulling member and the pressing member; The transmission structure gives the pull member a first relative position and a second relative position relative to the pressure member; when the pull member is in the first relative position, the pull member is separated from the handle; When the pull member is in the second relative position, the pull member is in contact with the handle; When the capping drive presses the portable cap onto the beer can, the capping member contacts the portable cap; the pull member extends into the lower part of the handle in a first relative position; after the capping drive presses the portable cap onto the beer can, the capping member and the pull member move upward, and the pull member moves upward in a second relative position so that the handle is pulled to a vertical or oblique position.

8. The device for attaching a portable lid to a beer can according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission structure includes a transmission plate and a docking plate; the pull member has a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the docking plate. The transmission plate is connected to the pressure member, and a support is provided below the transmission plate. The support contacts the lower end of the docking plate, and the docking plate is rotatably connected to the transmission plate. The docking plate is provided with a locking part, which contacts the upper part of the pull member; a torsion spring is provided on the rotating shaft, which causes the pull member to be subjected to an external force that rotates upward and presses against the locking part.

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