An automatic production line material pushing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic production line material pusher, relates to pusher technical field, including production line conveyer belt, the production line conveyer belt side end is equipped with two groups of cylinder body, two groups cylinder body all are equipped with the cylinder rod of gas push, be equipped with the push mechanism of adjustable on the cylinder rod, the push mechanism is used for pushing the article of conveying on production line conveyer belt, in the new model, through setting up by cylinder body drive cylinder rod push mechanism that drives, the convenient switching of arc pushboard and L -shaped pushboard is realized to fixed ring, fixed column and limiting bolt, while arc pushboard utilizes arc surface and increases the contact area with material, thick polyurethane rubber non -skid pad buffer push impact and offset production line conveyer belt longitudinal inertia causes the side slip force, effectively promote the stability and security of material push, reduce material damage, and then improve the material push efficiency and application scope of automatic production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pushing device technology, and in particular to a material pushing device for an automated production line. Background Technology

[0002] As a manufacturer of material handling devices for automated production lines, we have found through communication with numerous customers in the food, daily chemical, and pharmaceutical industries that the multi-material adaptability and pushing stability of material handling devices directly affect the efficiency of the connection between various processes in the production line and the quality of the finished products. Although the mainstream traditional material handling devices on the market have simple structures and low initial purchase costs, they have exposed many challenging problems in actual multi-category material processing scenarios.

[0003] Several small and medium-sized factories have reported that traditional pusher devices often have fixed, single-structure pushers, which have significant drawbacks when continuously processing materials of different shapes (such as beverage bottles, cans, and round, easily rolling materials). When processing non-rolling materials such as beverage bottles and square packaging boxes, the pusher's contact area is insufficient, and the material easily slips sideways due to longitudinal inertia of the conveyor belt, resulting in approximately 3% to 5% of the material being pushed out of position per batch, requiring manual repositioning. When switching to easily rolling materials such as round and elliptical materials, the lack of a positioning constraint structure increases the material tipping and breakage rate by 2 to 3 percentage points year-on-year, leading some customers to receive returns from downstream customers regarding "material breakage." Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical problems to be solved To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automated production line material pushing device. It solves the problem that traditional pushing devices, with their fixed, single-structure pushers, suffer from significant drawbacks when continuously processing materials of different shapes (such as beverage bottles, canned goods, and round, easily rolling materials). Furthermore, when processing non-rolling materials like beverage bottles and square packaging boxes, the pusher's contact area is insufficient, leading to material slippage due to longitudinal inertia along the conveyor belt.

[0005] Technical solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An automated production line material pushing device includes a production line conveyor belt. Two sets of cylinder bodies are provided on the side end of the production line conveyor belt. Each set of cylinder bodies is provided with a gas-driven cylinder rod. An adjustable pushing mechanism is provided on the cylinder rod. The pushing mechanism is used to push the items conveyed on the production line conveyor belt. A fixing ring is fixedly installed on the cylinder rod, and a fixing post is sleeved on the fixing ring.

[0006] Preferably, the fixing ring has two vertical grooves, the fixing post has one vertical groove, and a limit pin is slidably installed between the fixing post and the vertical groove of the fixing ring.

[0007] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes two connecting rods, both of which are fixedly mounted on a fixed ring. Each of the two connecting rods is provided with an arc-shaped push plate and an L-shaped push plate, and the arc-shaped push plate is fixedly mounted to the connecting rod by bolts.

[0008] Preferably, the arc-shaped push plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, the anti-slip pad has anti-slip patterns on its horizontal sides, and the L-shaped push plate is fixedly installed to the connecting rod by bolts.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include at least the following: In this new invention, a pushing mechanism driven by a cylinder body and a cylinder rod is set up. Combined with a fixing ring, fixing column, and limiting pin, it enables convenient switching between an arc-shaped push plate and an L-shaped push plate. The arc-shaped push plate utilizes its curved surface to increase the contact area with the material, and a thick polyurethane rubber anti-slip pad buffers the pushing impact and counteracts the lateral slippage caused by the longitudinal inertia of the production line conveyor belt. The L-shaped push plate uses its "L"-shaped structure to position and constrain easily rolling materials to prevent tipping. Its curved transitions on both sides and the inner side of the groove's plush rubber pad prevent material bruising and scratching. Furthermore, the bolt connection between the push plate and the connecting rod allows for fine-tuning of the angle to accommodate minor material deviations. This allows for adaptable pushing of different shaped materials such as beverage bottles, cans, square packaging boxes, and round / elliptical easily rolling materials, effectively improving the stability and safety of material pushing, reducing material damage, and thus increasing the material pushing efficiency and applicability of automated production lines. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the entire utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the cylinder body of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cylinder rod of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the connecting rod of this utility model; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A.

[0012] Legend: 1. Fixing ring; 2. Fixing column; 3. Limiting pin; 4. L-shaped push plate; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Arc-shaped push plate; 7. Anti-slip pad; 8. Cylinder rod; 9. Cylinder body; 10. Production line conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0013] This application provides an automated production line material pushing device that effectively solves the problem that traditional pushing devices, with their fixed, single-structure pushers, suffer from significant drawbacks when continuously processing materials of different shapes (such as beverage bottles, canned goods, and round, easily rolling materials). Furthermore, when processing non-rolling materials like beverage bottles and square packaging boxes, the pusher's contact area is insufficient, causing the material to easily slip along the conveyor belt due to longitudinal inertia.

[0014] Example: Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, the technical solution in this application aims to effectively address the shortcomings of traditional pushing devices, where the pusher plate is mostly a fixed, single structure, particularly when continuously processing materials of different shapes (such as beverage bottles, canned goods, and round, easily rolling materials). When processing non-easily rolling materials such as beverage bottles and square packaging boxes, the pusher plate has insufficient contact area, causing the material to easily slip sideways due to longitudinal inertia along the conveyor belt. The overall approach is as follows: To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an automated production line material pushing device, including a production line conveyor belt 10. Two sets of cylinder bodies 9 are provided on the side of the production line conveyor belt 10. Each set of cylinder bodies 9 is provided with a gas-driven cylinder rod 8. An adjustable pushing mechanism is provided on the cylinder rod 8. The pushing mechanism is used to push the items conveyed on the production line conveyor belt 10.

[0015] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a fixed ring 1 is fixedly installed on the cylinder rod 8, and a fixed post 2 is sleeved on the fixed ring 1. The fixed ring 1 has two vertical sliding grooves, and the included angle between the two vertical sliding grooves is 90 degrees. The fixed post 2 has one vertical sliding groove. A limit pin 3 is slidably installed between the fixed post 2 and the vertical sliding groove of the fixed ring 1. When the device needs to switch between the arc-shaped push plate 6 and the L-shaped push plate 4 in the pushing mechanism, the limit pin 3 can be taken out, and then the fixed ring 1 can be rotated to change the groove position connecting the fixed ring 1 and the fixed post 2. Then the limit pin 3 can be inserted to complete the adjustment.

[0016] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the pushing mechanism includes two connecting rods 5, both of which are fixedly mounted on a fixed ring 1. An arc-shaped push plate 6 and an L-shaped push plate 4 are respectively mounted on the two connecting rods 5. The arc-shaped push plate 6 is fixed to the connecting rods 5 by bolts. The angle of the arc-shaped push plate 6 can be adjusted on the connecting rods 5. One end of the arc-shaped push plate 6 is an arc-shaped surface. An anti-slip pad 7 is provided on the arc-shaped push plate 6, with transverse anti-slip patterns on the anti-slip pad 7. The anti-slip pad 7 is made of thick polyurethane rubber, which is elastic and anti-slip. The transverse anti-slip patterns pressed on its surface further enhance the anti-slip properties. The arc-shaped push plate 6 and the connecting rods 5 can be tightened or loosened by bolts, allowing for slight changes in its angle to accommodate minor material deviations. When pushing objects such as beverage bottles, cans, and square packaging boxes, the arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped push plate 6 increases the contact area, the anti-slip pad 7 cushions and reduces impact, and the anti-slip patterns on the anti-slip pad 7 counteract the lateral slip force caused by the longitudinal inertia of the conveyor belt, thereby improving pushing efficiency.

[0017] The L-shaped push plate 4 is fixedly installed to the connecting rod 5 with bolts. The angle of the L-shaped push plate 4 can be adjusted on the connecting rod 5. The two ends of the L-shaped push plate 4 are arc-shaped to avoid sharp corners from damaging materials. The inner side of the groove of the L-shaped push plate 4 is pasted with a fluffy rubber pad to prevent scratching the surface of glass bottles and ceramic jars. When pushing easily rolling round or elliptical materials, the L-shaped structure of the L-shaped push plate 4 forms a "positioning constraint" through the force on both sides, which restricts the center of the material to the axis of symmetry of the push head and counteracts the lateral swaying moment, thereby solving the tipping problem.

[0018] Working principle: First, based on the shape of the material on the production line conveyor belt 10 (such as beverage bottles, cans, square packaging boxes, or easily rolling round / oval materials), first complete the adaptation and adjustment of the pushing mechanism. If it is necessary to switch between the arc-shaped push plate 6 (for non-easily rolling materials) and the L-shaped push plate 4 (for easily rolling materials), first pull out the limiting pin 3 between the fixing ring 1 and the fixing column 2, rotate the fixing ring 1 so that the target push plate faces the production line conveyor belt 10, and after the sliding groove of the fixing ring 1 and the fixing column 2 are aligned, reinsert the limiting pin 3 to fix it; then, by loosening or tightening the fixing bolts between the arc-shaped push plate 6 or the L-shaped push plate 4 and the connecting rod 5, fine-tune the push plate angle—the arc-shaped push plate 6 can adapt to slight material offsets, and the L-shaped push plate 4 can ensure alignment with the center of the material. After adjustment, tighten the bolts.

[0019] The second step is to start the production line conveyor belt 10 to transport materials at a preset speed; at the same time, start the cylinder control system, adjust the air supply pressure of the cylinder body 9 to ensure that the pushing force of the cylinder rod 8 matches the hardness of the material, and set the synchronization logic between the cylinder action and the production line conveyor belt 10.

[0020] Third, when the material moves to the pushing station with the production line conveyor belt 10, the cylinder body 9 receives the signal and vents air. The gas pressure pushes the cylinder rod 8 to extend horizontally. The cylinder rod 8 drives the fixed ring 1, connecting rod 5 and target push plate (arc-shaped push plate 6 or L-shaped push plate 4) to move towards the material. If it is an arc-shaped push plate 6, its arc surface increases the contact area with the material, the thick polyurethane rubber anti-slip pad 7 buffers the impact, and the transverse anti-slip texture on the surface counteracts the side slip force caused by the longitudinal inertia of the conveyor belt. If it is an L-shaped push plate 4, its "L" shape structure forms a "positioning constraint", which restricts the center of the material to the axis of symmetry of the push plate to prevent it from tipping over. The arc transition on both sides avoids damaging the material, and the plush rubber pad on the inside of the trough protects the surface of the material that is easily scratched. Finally, the material is pushed to the designated position.

[0021] In the fourth step, after the material is pushed to the target position, the cylinder body 9 exhausts air, and the cylinder rod 8 drives the fixed ring 1, connecting rod 5 and push plate to reset to the initial position along the original path; the production line conveyor belt 10 continues to transport the next batch of materials. When the next material arrives at the pushing station, the above process of "pre-adjustment of pushing mechanism (can be omitted if the material type remains unchanged) - equipment start-up and parameter synchronization - material pushing execution - mechanism reset" is repeated to achieve automated cyclic pushing.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An automated production line material pushing device, comprising a production line conveyor belt (10), wherein two sets of cylinder bodies (9) are provided on the side end of the production line conveyor belt (10), and each of the two sets of cylinder bodies (9) is provided with a gas-driven cylinder rod (8). Its features are: The cylinder rod (8) is provided with an adjustable pushing mechanism, which is used to push the items conveyed on the production line conveyor belt (10). A fixing ring (1) is fixedly installed on the cylinder rod (8), and a fixing column (2) is sleeved on the fixing ring (1).

2. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing ring (1) has two vertical grooves, and the fixing column (2) has one vertical groove.

3. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limit pin (3) is slidably installed between the fixed column (2) and the vertical groove of the fixed ring (1).

4. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes two connecting rods (5), both of which are fixedly mounted on the fixing ring (1).

5. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two connecting rods (5) are respectively provided with an arc-shaped push plate (6) and an L-shaped push plate (4).

6. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The arc-shaped push plate (6) and the connecting rod (5) are fixedly installed by bolts.

7. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The arc-shaped push plate (6) is provided with an anti-slip pad (7), and the anti-slip pad (7) has anti-slip patterns opened horizontally.

8. The automated production line material pushing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The L-shaped push plate (4) and the connecting rod (5) are fixedly installed by bolts.

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