An automatic packing device for electric energy meters

Abstract

This application relates to an automatic packaging device for electricity meters, belonging to the technical field of electricity meter related products. It includes electricity meters to be packaged, a conveyor belt, an electricity meter identification unit, an electricity meter rejection unit, a conveyor belt, a reset guide unit, an operating table, a packing robot, packaging boxes, and a controller. In this application, the automatic packaging device places packaging boxes with identification codes at one end of the conveyor belt, and inputs the identification code information through the controller. Then, the electricity meters to be packaged are conveyed to the electricity meter identification unit via the conveyor belt. This unit checks whether each electricity meter matches the identification code of the packaging box. If they match, the electricity meters continue to the operating table via the reset guide unit; if they do not match, they are rejected by the electricity meter rejection unit and conveyed to another station by the conveyor belt. The packing robot picks up qualified electricity meters from the operating table and places them into the correct packaging boxes, thus completing the entire electricity meter packaging process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electricity meters, and in particular to an automatic packaging device for electricity meters. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of electricity meters, traditional packaging methods rely primarily on manual labor. This approach is not only inefficient but also prone to misalignment between the meters and the packaging boxes, leading to packaging errors. For example, when placing the meters into the boxes, each meter needs to be manually checked for correct placement and stability. This process is time-consuming and increases the probability of errors. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a solution that can improve existing packaging technologies and methods, thereby enhancing packaging accuracy and speed.

[0003] The related technology, with publication number CN204945201U, describes an electricity meter production and packaging line, which comprises a first screwing machine (1) for screwing screws onto the electricity meter casing, a programming device (2) for writing standard programs to multiple electricity meters at once, at least one meter reading device (3) for setting parameters to multiple electricity meters at once, a sealing machine (4) for sealing the electricity meters, a coding machine (5) for coding on the sealing plates, a second screwing machine (6) for screwing large screws onto the programming cover, and a packaging machine (7) for packaging multiple electricity meters. This electricity meter production and packaging line has high production efficiency and high reliability.

[0004] One type of automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters in the aforementioned technology, an electricity meter production and packaging line, includes automated equipment for screw driving, programming, parameter setting, lead sealing, and coding. However, although these devices significantly improve the production efficiency and reliability of other parts, the final packaging step of the electricity meters still relies on manual alignment, lacking equipment capable of automatically and accurately aligning the electricity meters with the packaging boxes. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to address the issue that current automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters still relies on manual alignment in the final packaging step due to its inherent design characteristics, and lacks equipment capable of automatically and accurately aligning the electricity meter with the packaging box, this application provides an automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters.

[0006] The automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: it includes electricity meters to be packaged, a conveyor belt for conveying the electricity meters to be packaged, an electricity meter identification unit set at the feed port of the conveyor belt, an electricity meter rejection unit set next to the electricity meter identification unit, a conveyor belt set perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt and set relative to the conveyor belt, a reset guide unit set at the electricity meter rejection unit, an operating table set at the other end of the conveyor belt, a packing robot set on the operating table for picking up and placing the electricity meters to be packaged, a packaging box with an identification code set next to the conveyor belt and set relative to the operating table, and a controller set on the operating table.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the conveyor belt is responsible for transporting the electricity meters to be packaged to the next process; the electricity meter identification unit determines whether the electricity meter to be packaged is suitable for the packaging box by comparing the information of the electricity meter to be packaged with the information of the packaging box identification code; the electricity meter rejection unit is used to reject the electricity meters to be packaged that do not meet the requirements of the packaging box identification code, so that they enter another conveyor belt; the conveyor belt transports the rejected electricity meters to be packaged to the next process; the reset guide unit ensures that the rejected electricity meters to be packaged follow the correct path; the packing robot is used to grab the qualified electricity meters to be packaged and put them into the packaging box; the packaging box with the identification code provides a suitable container to load the electricity meters to be packaged; and the controller controls the process and operation of the entire device.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the energy meter identification unit includes a support frame fixedly mounted on one side of the conveyor belt, an infrared sensor fixedly mounted on one side of the support frame, and a photoelectric sensor fixedly connected to the support frame. The signal output terminal of the infrared sensor is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the photoelectric sensor, and the signal output terminal of the photoelectric sensor is bidirectionally electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the controller.

[0009] By employing the above technical solution, the infrared sensor first identifies the precise location of the electricity meter to be packaged within the identification unit, and then transmits this location information to the controller. Subsequently, the photoelectric sensor captures the barcode information of the electricity meter to be packaged and feeds it back to the controller. The controller receives and processes this information, comparing it with the identification code on the outside of the packaging box, thereby ensuring the consistency between the barcode information and the packaging box markings, and realizing automated electricity meter packaging and assembly line operations.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the rejection unit includes a pusher plate and a pusher cylinder fixedly connected to the other side of the pusher plate. The pusher cylinder is fixedly disposed on one side of the conveyor belt, and the telescopic end of the pusher cylinder is fixedly connected to the pusher plate. The signal input end of the pusher cylinder is electrically connected to the signal output end of the controller.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the pusher plate is responsible for pushing the energy meters to be packaged that do not match the identification code on the outside of the packaging box to the conveyor belt. The pusher cylinder, as the actuator that pushes the pusher plate, has its telescopic end fixedly connected to the pusher plate and can perform telescopic movement according to the controller signal, thereby realizing the accurate pushing of the energy meters. If they match, the energy meters to be packaged continue to reach the operating table through the reset guide unit; if they do not match, they are rejected by the energy meter rejection unit and sent to another station by the conveyor belt.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the reset guide unit includes a first baffle plate disposed on one side of the conveyor belt, a second baffle plate disposed on the other side of the conveyor belt, and a support assembly for supporting the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate. The first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are arranged in a mirror image of each other, and the inner sides of the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are respectively set as arc shapes.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the first and second baffles are located on both sides of the conveyor belt to precisely guide the electricity meters to be packaged during the conveying process. The first and second baffles are arranged in a mirror image of each other, and both are designed with arc-shaped inner sides, effectively avoiding scratches or collisions to the electricity meters during the guiding process and ensuring their safe transport. The support assembly provides stable support for the first and second baffles, ensuring their structural stability during operation.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the support assembly includes a support base fixedly connected to the conveyor belt, a connecting spring fixedly connected to the support base, an adjusting screw connected to the other end of the connecting spring, an adjusting seat fixedly disposed on one side of the conveyor belt, and a supporting torsion spring disposed on the outer periphery of the adjusting screw. The adjusting screw passes through the first baffle and the second baffle respectively and is connected to the adjusting seat. The adjusting screw and the adjusting seat are connected by a threaded structure. One end of the supporting torsion spring abuts against the lower end face of the first baffle and the second baffle respectively, and the other end of the supporting torsion spring is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the adjusting seat.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the support seat is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor belt, providing basic support for the conveyor belt; the connecting spring is fixedly connected to the support seat, providing a certain elastic restoring force when the support torsion spring is under force; one end of the adjusting screw is connected to the connecting spring, and the other end passes through the first and second baffles and is connected to the adjusting seat, fixed by a threaded structure, which can adjust the depth of the screw into the support seat; one end of the support torsion spring abuts against the lower end face of the first and second baffles, and the other end is fixedly connected to the adjusting seat, which can change the support height of the first and second baffles as needed. The working principle is: by rotating the adjusting screw, its depth into the support seat can be changed, and then the height of the first and second baffles can be adjusted by the elastic action of the support torsion spring, thereby flexibly adjusting the position of the baffles to meet the needs of different working conditions.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the first baffle and the second baffle are respectively provided with positioning holes that are adapted to the smooth end of the adjusting screw, and the inner wall of the positioning hole is set as a smooth arc surface.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when the adjusting screw is rotated, its smooth end is smoothly guided in the positioning holes of the first and second baffles, thereby realizing the precise adjustment of the distance between the baffles. This design not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also improves the convenience of operation and work efficiency.

[0018] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0019] 1. The conveyor belt is responsible for transporting the electricity meters to be packaged to the next process; the electricity meter identification unit determines whether the electricity meter to be packaged is suitable for the packaging box by comparing the information of the electricity meter to be packaged with the information of the packaging box identification code;

[0020] 2. The electricity meter rejection unit is used to reject electricity meters that do not meet the packaging box identification code requirements, so that they can enter another conveyor belt;

[0021] 3. The conveyor belt transports the rejected energy meters to the next process; the reset guide unit ensures that the rejected energy meters follow the correct path.

[0022] 4. The packing robot is used to grab qualified electricity meters to be packaged and put them into the packaging box; the packaging box with the identification code provides a suitable container to load the electricity meters to be packaged; the controller controls the process and operation of the entire device. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This application relates to an automatic packaging device for electricity meters. Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the enlarged view at point A;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the guiding and resetting device in an automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters according to this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly position between the adjusting screw and the adjusting seat in an automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Energy meter to be packaged; 200, Operating table; 300, Conveyor belt; 1, Material conveyor belt; 21, Support frame; 22, Photoelectric sensor; 221, Infrared sensor; 31, Pusher plate; 32, Pusher cylinder; 41, First baffle plate; 42, Second baffle plate; 5, Packing robot; 6, Controller; 71, Connecting spring; 711, Support seat; 81, Adjusting screw; 811, Positioning hole; 82, Adjusting seat; 83, Support torsion spring; 900, Packing box. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This application discloses an automatic packaging device for electricity meters. It includes an electricity meter 100 to be packaged, a conveyor belt 1 for transporting the electricity meter 100, an electricity meter identification unit located at the inlet of the conveyor belt 1, an electricity meter rejection unit located next to the electricity meter identification unit, a conveyor belt 300 perpendicular to and relative to the conveyor belt 1, a reset guide unit located at the electricity meter rejection unit, an operating table 200 at the other end of the conveyor belt 1, a packing robot 5 on the operating table 200 for picking up and placing the electricity meter 100, a packaging box 900 with an identification code located next to the conveyor belt 1 and relative to the operating table 200, and a controller 6 on the operating table 200. In this invention, the conveyor belt 1 is responsible for transporting the electricity meter 100 to be packaged. The next step involves the energy meter identification unit comparing the information of the energy meter 100 to be packaged with the identification code of the packaging box 900 to determine whether the energy meter 100 is suitable for the packaging box 900. The energy meter rejection unit rejects energy meters 100 that do not meet the identification code requirements of the packaging box 900, allowing them to enter another conveyor belt 300. The conveyor belt 300 transports the rejected energy meters 100 to the next step. The reset guide unit ensures that the rejected energy meters 100 follow the correct path. The packing robot 5 picks up qualified energy meters 100 and puts them into the packaging box 900. The packaging box 900 with the identification code provides a suitable container to hold the energy meters 100. The controller 6 controls the process and operation of the entire device. The working principle is as follows: First, the packaging box 900 with the identification code is placed at one end of the conveyor belt 1, and the identification code information is input through the controller 6. Then, the electricity meters 100 to be packaged are conveyed to the electricity meter identification unit via the conveyor belt 1. This unit checks whether each electricity meter matches the identification code of the packaging box 900. If they match, the electricity meters 100 to be packaged continue to the operating table 200 via the reset guide unit; if they do not match, they are rejected by the electricity meter rejection unit and sent to another station by the conveyor belt 300. At the operating table 200, the packing robot 5 picks up the qualified electricity meters from the operating table 200 and puts them into the correct packaging box 900, thus completing a complete electricity meter packaging process.

[0030] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 and Figure 2The electricity meter identification unit includes a support frame 21 fixedly mounted on one side of the conveyor belt 1, an infrared sensor 221 fixedly mounted on one side of the support frame 21, and a photoelectric sensor 22 fixedly connected to the support frame 21. The signal output terminal of the infrared sensor 221 is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the photoelectric sensor 22, and the signal output terminal of the photoelectric sensor 22 is bidirectionally electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the controller 6. The infrared sensor 221 first identifies the precise position of the electricity meter 100 to be packaged entering the identification unit, and then transmits this position information to the controller 6. Subsequently, the photoelectric sensor 22 captures the barcode information of the electricity meter 100 to be packaged and feeds it back to the controller 6. The controller 6 receives and processes this information and compares it with the identification code on the outside of the packaging box 900, thereby ensuring the consistency between the barcode information and the identification on the packaging box 900, realizing automated electricity meter packaging and assembly line operation.

[0031] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The rejection unit includes a pusher plate 31 and a pusher cylinder 32 fixedly connected to the other side of the pusher plate 31. The pusher cylinder 32 is fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor belt 1, and the telescopic end of the pusher cylinder 32 is fixedly connected to the pusher plate 31. The signal input end of the pusher cylinder 32 is electrically connected to the signal output end of the controller 6. The pusher plate 31 is responsible for pushing the energy meter 100 to be packaged that does not match the identification code on the outside of the packaging box 900 to the conveyor belt 300. The pusher cylinder 32, as the actuator that pushes the pusher plate 31, has its telescopic end fixedly connected to the pusher plate 31 and can perform telescopic movement according to the signal indication of the controller 6, thereby realizing the accurate pushing of the energy meter. If it matches, the energy meter 100 to be packaged continues to reach the side of the operating table 200 through the reset guide unit; if it does not match, it is rejected by the energy meter rejection unit and sent to another station by the conveyor belt 300.

[0032] Please refer to the details. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The reset guide unit includes a first baffle plate 41 disposed on one side of the conveyor belt 1, a second baffle plate 42 disposed on the other side of the conveyor belt 1, and a support assembly for supporting the first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42. The first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42 are arranged in a mirror image of each other, and the inner sides of the first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42 are respectively designed to be arc-shaped. The first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42 are located on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, and are used to accurately guide the energy meter 100 to be packaged during the conveying process. The mirror image arrangement of the first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42, and the arc-shaped design of their inner sides, effectively avoid scratches or collisions to the energy meter during the guiding process, ensuring its safe conveying. The support assembly provides stable support for the first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42, ensuring their structural stability during operation. In terms of working principle, when the electricity meter 100 to be packaged moves to the guide area with the conveyor belt 1, the first baffle plate 41 and the second baffle plate 42 guide the two sides of the electricity meter smoothly through the arc design, so that it can accurately enter the subsequent packaging process; the support component ensures that the baffle plate performs the guiding function stably and reliably, ensuring the smooth progress of the whole process.

[0033] Please refer to the details. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The support assembly includes a support base 711 fixedly connected to the conveyor belt 1, a connecting spring 71 fixedly connected to the support base 711, an adjusting screw 81 connected to the other end of the connecting spring 71, an adjusting seat 82 fixedly disposed on one side of the conveyor belt 1, and a supporting torsion spring 83 disposed on the outer periphery of the adjusting screw 81. The adjusting screw 81 passes through the first baffle and the second baffle respectively and is connected to the adjusting seat 82. The adjusting screw 81 and the adjusting seat 82 are connected by a threaded structure. One end of the supporting torsion spring 83 abuts against the lower end face of the first baffle and the second baffle respectively, and the other end of the supporting torsion spring 83 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the adjusting seat 82. The support base 711 is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor belt 1, providing basic support for the conveyor belt 1. The connecting spring 71 is fixedly connected to the support base 711, providing a certain elastic restoring force when the supporting torsion spring 83 is under force. One end of the adjusting screw 81 is connected to the connecting spring 71, and the other end passes through the first baffle and the second baffle and is connected to the adjusting base 82. It is fixed by a threaded structure, which can adjust the depth of the screw 81 into the support base 711. One end of the supporting torsion spring 83 abuts against the lower end face of the first baffle and the second baffle, and the other end is fixedly connected to the adjusting base 82, which can change the support height of the first baffle and the second baffle as needed. The working principle is: by rotating the adjusting screw 81, its depth into the support base 711 can be changed, and then the height of the first baffle and the second baffle can be adjusted by the elastic action of the supporting torsion spring 83, thereby flexibly adjusting the position of the baffle to meet the needs of different working conditions.

[0034] Please refer to the details. Figure 4The first and second baffles are respectively provided with positioning holes 811 that are adapted to the smooth end of the adjusting screw 81. The inner wall of the positioning hole 811 is set as a smooth arc surface. When the adjusting screw 81 is rotated, its smooth end is smoothly guided in the positioning holes 811 of the first and second baffles, thereby realizing the precise adjustment of the distance between the baffles. This design not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also improves the convenience of operation and work efficiency.

[0035] The implementation principle of an automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: First, a packaging box 900 with an identification code is placed at one end of the conveyor belt 1, and the identification code information is input through the controller 6. Then, the electricity meter 100 to be packaged is conveyed to the electricity meter identification unit through the conveyor belt 1. This unit checks whether each electricity meter matches the identification code of the packaging box 900. If they match, the electricity meter 100 to be packaged continues to reach the operating table 200 through the reset guide unit; if they do not match, they are rejected by the electricity meter rejection unit and sent to another station by the conveyor belt 300. At the operating table 200, the packing robot 5 picks up the qualified electricity meter from the operating table 200 and puts it into the correct packaging box 900, thereby completing a complete electricity meter packaging process.

[0036] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic packaging device for electricity meters, characterized in that: The package includes an energy meter to be packaged (100), a conveyor belt (1) for conveying the energy meter to be packaged (100), an energy meter identification unit located at the feed port of the conveyor belt (1), an energy meter rejection unit located next to the energy meter identification unit, a conveyor belt (300) arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (1) and relative to the conveyor belt (1), a reset guide unit located at the energy meter rejection unit, an operating table (200) located at the other end of the conveyor belt (1), a packing robot (5) located on the operating table (200) for picking up and placing the energy meter to be packaged (100), a packaging box (900) with an identification code located next to the conveyor belt (1) and relative to the operating table (200), and a controller (6) located on the operating table (200).

2. The automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electricity meter identification unit includes a support frame (21) fixedly installed on one side of the conveyor belt (1), an infrared sensor (221) fixedly installed on one side of the support frame (21), and a photoelectric sensor (22) fixedly connected to the support frame (21).

3. The automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal output terminal of the infrared sensor (221) is electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the photoelectric sensor (22), and the signal output terminal of the photoelectric sensor (22) is bidirectionally electrically connected to the signal input terminal of the controller (6).

4. The automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rejection unit includes a pusher plate (31) and a pusher cylinder (32) fixedly connected to the other side of the pusher plate (31). The pusher cylinder (32) is fixedly disposed on one side of the conveyor belt (1), and the telescopic end of the pusher cylinder (32) is fixedly connected to the pusher plate (31). The signal input end of the pusher cylinder (32) is electrically connected to the signal output end of the controller (6).

5. An automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to claim 4, characterized in that: The reset guide unit includes a first baffle plate (41) disposed on one side of the conveyor belt (1), a second baffle plate (42) disposed on the other side of the conveyor belt (1), and a support assembly for supporting the first baffle plate (41) and the second baffle plate (42). The first baffle plate (41) and the second baffle plate (42) are mirror images of each other, and the inner sides of the first baffle plate (41) and the second baffle plate (42) are respectively set as arcs.

6. The automatic packaging equipment for electricity meters according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support assembly includes a support seat (711) fixedly connected to the conveyor belt (1), a connecting spring (71) fixedly connected to the support seat (711), an adjusting screw (81) connected to the other end of the connecting spring (71), an adjusting seat (82) fixedly disposed on one side of the conveyor belt (1), and a support torsion spring (83) disposed on the outer periphery of the adjusting screw (81).

7. An automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjusting screw (81) passes through the first baffle and the second baffle and is connected to the adjusting seat (82). The adjusting screw (81) and the adjusting seat (82) are connected by a threaded structure.

8. An automatic packaging device for electricity meters according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the support torsion spring (83) is respectively abutted against the lower end face of the first baffle and the second baffle, and the other end of the support torsion spring (83) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the adjustment seat (82).

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