An airflow directing hopper device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of airflow guide funnel devices, it is set on vertical packing machine, the airflow guide funnel device includes funnel body, fixed base, fixed base is set on the workbench of vertical packing machine, funnel body is through the position adjusting mechanism being set on fixed base, it is arranged above the instruction manual warehouse position of vertical packing machine, the opening of funnel body is large-diameter rectangular opening, the opening of funnel body is small-diameter rectangular opening, the long edge of the lower opening of funnel body is equipped with a plurality of air blow holes, each air blow hole is communicated with external gas source. By setting a row of air blow holes on the long edge of the lower opening of funnel body, when instruction manual passes through funnel, funnel bottom air blow hole continuously blows air, to form wind wall on both sides, so that instruction manual is always kept within a specific range during descending process, accurately falls into in instruction manual warehouse position, prevent its frequent jam, plugging problem when falling, its structure is compact, work reliable, easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, and in particular to an airflow guiding funnel device for discharging instruction manuals in a vertical cartoning machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the high-speed automatic cartoning process of automated cartoning machines, the instruction leaflet of a medicine is folded several times from a flat sheet of paper by an automatic folding device to form a strip shape matching the width of the medicine carton. It is then conveyed from top to bottom to the slot of the cartoning machine via a conveyor unit. During its descent, it passes through a funnel-shaped device that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, aligning it with the slot. In existing technology, the folded instruction leaflet frequently jams and gets stuck during the feeding process due to the elasticity of the folds. This affects automated production, increases downtime of the cartoning machine, and causes damage to the instruction leaflets, ultimately reducing production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an airflow guiding funnel device to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the springback expansion of folded paper causes the instruction manual to easily get stuck and blocked during the feeding process, leading to the cartoning machine stopping and the instruction manual being damaged.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: This utility model discloses an airflow guiding funnel device, which is installed on a vertical cartoning machine. It is characterized by comprising a funnel body and a fixed base. The fixed base is installed on the worktable of the vertical cartoning machine. The funnel body is positioned above the instruction manual compartment of the vertical cartoning machine via a position adjustment mechanism installed on the fixed base. The funnel body has a large-diameter rectangular opening at the top and a small-diameter rectangular opening at the bottom. The long edge of the bottom opening of the funnel body is provided with several air-blowing holes, each of which is connected to an external air source.

[0005] A further improvement is that the position adjustment mechanism includes an L-shaped bracket, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate. The L-shaped bracket is placed upside down on the fixed base 2. The first connecting plate is vertically disposed at the tip of the L-shaped bracket, and a first strip-shaped slot perpendicular to the fixed base 2 is provided in the middle of the first connecting plate. One end of the second connecting plate is horizontally disposed in the middle of the first connecting plate by a screw, and a second strip-shaped slot is provided in the middle of the second connecting plate. The side of the funnel body is connected to the middle of the second connecting plate by a screw.

[0006] A further improvement is that the side wall of the upper opening edge of the funnel body is provided with a connection interface for connecting an external air source, and the connection interface is connected to the air blowing hole.

[0007] A further improvement is that the interface adopts a plug-in quick-connect endotracheal connector.

[0008] A further improvement is that the funnel body is made of metal.

[0009] A further improvement is that a detection unit for detection is provided at the lower end of the first connecting plate, and the detection unit is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0010] A further improvement is that the detection surface of the detection unit faces the instruction manual compartment, and is used to detect when the instruction manual falling from the funnel body is in the instruction manual compartment.

[0011] Because this utility model adopts the above technical solution, it has the following beneficial effects: This utility model's airflow guiding funnel device features a row of air-blowing holes along the long edge of the funnel's lower opening. During the packaging process, as the instruction manual passes through the funnel, the air-blowing holes at the bottom of the funnel continuously blow air, creating air walls on both sides of the instruction manual. This prevents the instruction manual from deviating significantly during free fall, ensuring it remains within a specific range and falls precisely into the instruction manual compartment on the cartoning machine's worktable. This guarantees that when the bottle pusher pushes out the bottle, it accurately pushes the bottle and instruction manual together into the box, completing the cartoning process. The device is compact, reliable, and easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an airflow guiding funnel device according to the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the funnel body in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the funnel body in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0016] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model provides an airflow guiding funnel device, which is installed on a vertical cartoning machine. The airflow guiding funnel device includes a funnel body 1 and a fixed base 2. Preferably, the funnel body 1 is made of metal. The fixed base 2 is installed on the worktable 3 of the vertical cartoning machine. The funnel body 1 is arranged above the instruction manual compartment 31 of the vertical cartoning machine through a position adjustment mechanism 4 installed on the fixed base 2. The instruction manual compartment 31 is a long strip-shaped groove structure, and its groove width is greater than the thickness of the folded instruction manual. The upper opening of the funnel body 1 is a large-diameter rectangular opening, and the lower opening 10 of the funnel body 1 is a small-diameter rectangular opening. The long edge of the lower opening 10 of the funnel body 1 is provided with a plurality of air blowing holes 11, and each air blowing hole 11 is connected to an external air source.

[0017] Specifically, the position adjustment mechanism 4 includes an L-shaped bracket 41, a first connecting plate 42, and a second connecting plate 43. The L-shaped bracket 41 is placed upside down on the fixed base 2. The first connecting plate 42 is vertically arranged at the tip of the L-shaped bracket 41. The middle of the first connecting plate 42 is provided with a first strip-shaped slot 421 perpendicular to the fixed base 2. One end of the second connecting plate 43 is provided with a screw hole 44, which is horizontally arranged in the middle of the first connecting plate 42 by screws. The middle of the second connecting plate 43 is provided with a horizontal second strip-shaped slot 431. The side of the funnel body 1 is connected to the middle of the second connecting plate 43 by screws.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the upper opening edge of the funnel body 1 is provided with a connection interface 12 for connecting an external air source, and the connection interface 12 is connected to the air blowing hole 11.

[0019] Preferably, the interface 12 is a plug-in quick-connect endotracheal connector.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a further improvement is that a detection unit 5 for detection is provided at the lower end of the first connecting plate 42. The detection unit 5 is electrically connected to the control unit (not shown in the figure). In practical applications, the detection unit 5 can be an infrared light sensor or a camera. The detection surface of the detection unit 5 faces the instruction manual compartment and is used to detect the situation where the instruction manual falling from the funnel body 1 is in the instruction manual compartment 31.

[0021] It should be understood that the directional terms are established in combination with the daily operating habits of operators and users and the accompanying drawings in the instruction manual, and their appearance should not affect the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An airflow guiding funnel device, installed on a vertical cartoning machine, characterized in that, The device includes a funnel body (1) and a fixed base (2). The fixed base (2) is set on the worktable (3) of the vertical cartoning machine. The funnel body (1) is arranged above the instruction manual compartment (31) of the vertical cartoning machine through a position adjustment mechanism (4) set on the fixed base (2). The upper opening of the funnel body (1) is a large-diameter rectangular opening, and the lower opening of the funnel body (1) is a small-diameter rectangular opening. The long edge of the lower opening of the funnel body (1) is provided with several air holes (11), and each air hole (11) is connected to an external air source.

2. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The position adjustment mechanism (4) includes an L-shaped bracket (41), a first connecting plate (42), and a second connecting plate (43). The L-shaped bracket (41) is placed upside down on the fixed base (2). The first connecting plate (42) is vertically arranged at the tip of the L-shaped bracket (41). The first connecting plate (42) has a first strip-shaped slot (421) perpendicular to the fixed base (2) in the middle. One end of the second connecting plate (43) is horizontally arranged in the middle of the first connecting plate (42) by screws. The second connecting plate (43) has a horizontal second strip-shaped slot (431) in the middle. The side of the funnel body (1) is connected to the middle of the second connecting plate (43) by screws.

3. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The funnel body (1) has a connection port (12) for connecting to an external air source on the side wall of the upper opening edge. The connection port (12) is connected to the air blowing hole (11).

4. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The interface (12) adopts a plug-in quick-connect endotracheal connector.

5. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The funnel body (1) is made of metal.

6. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the first connecting plate (42) is provided with a detection unit (5) for detection, and the detection unit (5) is electrically connected to the control unit.

7. The airflow guiding funnel device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection surface of the detection unit (5) faces the instruction manual compartment (31) and is used to detect when the instruction manual falling from the funnel body is in the instruction manual compartment.

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