A can lid orientation sequencing mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of can lid directional sequencing mechanism, including vibration table and can lid vibration table top is provided with disc shell, disc shell inside is equipped with spiral chute, can lid has several placements in vibration table top and can be conveyed along spiral chute by vibration table, spiral chute lower part is provided with arc baffle, spiral chute upper portion is equipped with notch, notch is equipped with two pieces of screen piece, screen piece end is arc structure.The utility model is by vibration table top setting disc shell with spiral chute, can lid can be conveyed along spiral chute upward, by arc baffle, the can lid that is erected is blocked and falls down, when can lid passes through screening piece, the can lid on front can pass through smoothly, when reverse can lid passes, recess and screen piece abut, can lid will appear to be inclined, when vibrating is conveyed upward, it will fall to vibration table top, realize towards screening, the utility model structure is novel, design is ingenious, can realize the directional sequencing transmission of can lid and transmission ordered efficiency is high, suitable for promotion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage can production equipment technology, and more specifically to a can lid orientation and sorting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Can lids are an indispensable component in the production of beverage cans. Before entering the can press, the disordered can lids need to be sorted to ensure they are stacked in a specific orientation, preventing damage to the press and potential safety hazards. Existing vibratory feeder systems typically use sorting mechanisms or manual labor to individually sort can lids at the outlet, allowing those with downward-facing lids to pass through for subsequent sealing, while those with upward-facing lids are screened out and returned to the hopper for reordering. However, this method has drawbacks: sorting mechanisms are prone to repeated rejections, and manual labor is costly, inefficient, and increases production costs. To address these issues, the inventors propose a can lid orientation and sorting mechanism. This mechanism uses arc-shaped blocks and spacers on the vibratory feeder to sort the can lids by their orientation and orientation, enabling them to be sorted and transported in an orderly manner with the lids facing upwards. This automates the orientation and conveying of can lids, improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

[0003] To achieve automated conveying of can lids, improve production efficiency and output, and reduce production costs, Chinese Patent (Authorization Announcement No.: CN204021840U) discloses an automatic can lid conveying machine. This utility model includes a frame with a reducer mounted on it. The output shaft of the reducer is connected to a lid storage cylinder, which is coaxially arranged with the output shaft. The storage cylinder stores can lids. A guide groove is connected to one side of the bottom edge of the storage cylinder. A cover-stopping device is provided at the connection between the guide groove and the storage cylinder. The cover-stopping device is connected to a drive cylinder. The other end of the guide groove is connected to a cover-pushing device, and the other end of the cover-pushing device is connected to a lid conveying track. The other end of the lid conveying track is connected to the lower lid system of a sealing machine. This utility model can automatically convey can lids of various models and specifications. It has a simple structure, novel design, and is practical.

[0004] The proposed solution still has some shortcomings in its application. When the can lid conveyor works with the capping machine to cap the cans, the can lids need to be aligned in the same direction, i.e., the side with the pull tab should be facing upwards. Otherwise, the can pressing process cannot proceed normally. This step needs to be automated, as manual operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the can lids can be in various positions during the conveying process, including both front and back sides, as well as vertical positions. They also need to be automatically repositioned, otherwise, it will affect the normal pressing operation of the can press. Therefore, the structure of the can lid orientation and sorting mechanism needs to be improved to overcome the aforementioned problems and enable automated orientation and sorting, thereby improving production efficiency in conjunction with the can press. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention discloses a can lid orientation and sorting mechanism, the main purpose of which is to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies and shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A can lid orientation and sorting mechanism includes a vibrating table and can lids. A disc shell is provided on the top of the vibrating table, and a spiral material channel is provided on the inner side of the disc shell. A straight vibrating plate is provided on the outlet side of the disc shell and is connected to the spiral material channel. Several can lids are placed on the top of the vibrating table and can be conveyed along the spiral material channel through the vibrating table. An arc-shaped stop is provided at the lower part of the spiral material channel, and a notch is provided at the upper part of the spiral material channel. Two screen plates are installed on the notch, and the ends of the screen plates are arc-shaped.

[0008] Furthermore, the distance between the arc-shaped stop and the bottom surface of the spiral channel is greater than the height of the can lid, and the arc-shaped stop is used to block the can lid in an irregular posture.

[0009] Furthermore, the diameter of the can lid is larger than that of the spiral feed channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the length of the screen blade is less than the width of the spiral feed channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the distance between the screen plate and the spiral feed channels on both sides is less than the diameter of the can lid.

[0012] Furthermore, the can lid includes a front and a back, with a groove in the middle of the front and an easy-pull ring on one side of the groove.

[0013] As can be seen from the above description of this utility model, compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention firstly uses a disc shell with a spiral feeding channel mounted on the top of a vibrating table. After the can lid is placed on top of the vibrating table, it can be conveyed upwards along the spiral feeding channel. The structure is simple and the conveying is smooth. Next, an arc-shaped stop is installed at the bottom of the spiral feeding channel. The distance between the arc-shaped stop and the bottom surface of the spiral feeding channel is greater than the height of the can lid. This design prevents tilted or upright can lids from being conveyed and causes them to fall downwards to the top of the vibrating table, ready for the next feeding. Only can lids on the front or back can pass through, preparing for subsequent orientation screening. Finally, the can lid passes through the upper part of the spiral feeding channel... When screening the can lids, the distance between the two screen plates and the spiral feed channel is less than the diameter of the can lid. Therefore, can lids facing the front can pass through smoothly, while when can lids facing the back pass through, the bottom surface of the groove abuts against the end of the screen plate, causing the can lid to tilt. When the can lid is vibrated upwards, it will fall downwards to the top of the vibrating table, ready for the next feeding. This setting achieves screening by can lid orientation. The structure is ingeniously designed yet highly practical. This utility model has a novel structure and ingenious design, which can realize the directional sorting and conveying of can lids. It is highly automated and requires no manual intervention. The conveying is orderly and efficient, making it suitable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the spiral feed channel and screen plate of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral feed channel and screen plate of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side view of the screening plate and can lid of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral feed channel and arc-shaped stop of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a can lid orientation and sorting mechanism includes a vibrating table 1 and can lids 2. A disc shell 3 is provided on the top of the vibrating table 1. A spiral material channel 4 is provided on the inner side of the disc shell 3. A straight vibrating plate 5 is provided on the outlet side of the disc shell 3. The straight vibrating plate 5 is connected to the spiral material channel 4. Several can lids 2 are placed on the top of the vibrating table 1 and can be conveyed along the spiral material channel 4 through the vibrating table 1. An arc-shaped stop block 6 is provided at the lower part of the spiral material channel 4. A notch 7 is provided at the upper part of the spiral material channel 4. Two screen plates 8 are installed on the notch 7. The ends of the screen plates 8 are arc-shaped structures 81.

[0022] Furthermore, the distance between the arc-shaped stop 6 and the bottom surface of the spiral material channel 4 is greater than the height of the can lid 2. The arc-shaped stop 6 is used to block the can lid 2 when it is in an irregular position.

[0023] Furthermore, the diameter of the can lid 2 is larger than that of the spiral feed channel 4.

[0024] Furthermore, the length of the screen plate 8 is less than the width of the spiral feed channel 4.

[0025] Furthermore, the distance between the screen plate 8 and the spiral feed channels 4 on both sides is less than the diameter of the can cover 2.

[0026] Furthermore, the can lid 2 includes a front side 21 and a back side 22. The front side 21 has a groove 9 in the middle, and an easy-pull ring 10 is provided on one side of the groove 9.

[0027] Example: First, several can lids 2 are placed on top of the vibrating table 1. The can lids 2 are conveyed one by one upwards along the spiral conveyor 4 via the vibrating table 1. At this time, the can lids 2 are in different postures, including front 21, back 22, tilted, and upright. Then, when the can lids 2 pass the arc-shaped stop 6, the tilted and upright can lids 2 are blocked and fall to the top of the vibrating table 1 to prepare for the next conveying. The height of the front 21 and back 22 can lids 2 is less than the distance between the arc-shaped stop 6 and the spiral conveyor 4, so they can pass smoothly. Then, the can lids 2 in the mixed front 21 and back 22 positions are conveyed upwards. When the canister 2 passes through the screen plate 8, the distance between the screen plate 8 and the spiral channel 4 is less than the diameter of the canister 2 and the bottom of the canister 2 is flat. Therefore, the canister 2 on the front can pass through smoothly. However, when the canister 2 on the back passes through the screen plate 8, the bottom surface of the groove 9 abuts against the end of the screen plate 8, and the canister 2 will tilt. With the vibration of the vibrating table 1, the canister 2 on the back will fall down to the top of the vibrating table 1. This setting realizes the screening of the canister 2 on the front and back. Finally, the canister 2 on the front is sorted and conveyed to the straight vibrating plate 5. The canister 2 is conveyed forward in a straight line by the straight vibrating plate 5, realizing the directional sorting and conveying of the canister 2.

[0028] As can be seen from the above description of this utility model, compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0029] This invention firstly uses a disc shell with a spiral feeding channel mounted on the top of a vibrating table. After the can lid is placed on top of the vibrating table, it can be conveyed upwards along the spiral feeding channel. The structure is simple and the conveying is smooth. Next, an arc-shaped stop is installed at the bottom of the spiral feeding channel. The distance between the arc-shaped stop and the bottom surface of the spiral feeding channel is greater than the height of the can lid. This design prevents tilted or upright can lids from being conveyed and causes them to fall downwards to the top of the vibrating table, ready for the next feeding. Only can lids on the front or back can pass through, preparing for subsequent orientation screening. Finally, the can lid passes through the upper part of the spiral feeding channel... When screening the can lids, the distance between the two screen plates and the spiral feed channel is less than the diameter of the can lid. Therefore, can lids facing the front can pass through smoothly, while when can lids facing the back pass through, the bottom surface of the groove abuts against the end of the screen plate, causing the can lid to tilt. When the can lid is vibrated upwards, it will fall downwards to the top of the vibrating table, ready for the next feeding. This setting achieves screening by can lid orientation. The structure is ingeniously designed yet highly practical. This utility model has a novel structure and ingenious design, which can realize the directional sorting and conveying of can lids. It is highly automated and requires no manual intervention. The conveying is orderly and efficient, making it suitable for widespread application.

[0030] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial improvements made to this utility model using this concept should be considered as infringing on the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A can lid orientation and sorting mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a vibrating table and a can lid. The top of the vibrating table is equipped with a disc shell, and the inner side of the disc shell is provided with a spiral material channel. A straight vibrating plate is provided on the outlet side of the disc shell and is connected to the spiral material channel. Several can lids are placed on the top of the vibrating table and can be conveyed along the spiral material channel through the vibrating table. An arc-shaped stop is provided at the lower part of the spiral material channel, and a notch is provided at the upper part of the spiral material channel. Two screen plates are installed on the notch, and the ends of the screen plates are arc-shaped.

2. The can lid orientation and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the arc-shaped stop and the bottom surface of the spiral channel is greater than the height of the can lid. The arc-shaped stop is used to block the can lid in an irregular posture.

3. The can lid orientation and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the can lid is larger than that of the spiral feed channel.

4. The can lid orientation and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the screen blade is less than the width of the spiral feed channel.

5. The can lid orientation and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the screen plate and the spiral feed channels on both sides is less than the diameter of the can lid.

6. The can lid orientation and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The can lid includes a front and a back. The front has a groove in the middle and an easy-pull ring on one side of the groove.

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