An apparatus for forming an ai-branch

Abstract

The utility model discloses an equipment is shaped to moxa stick, including forming mechanism, cutting mechanism and blanking mechanism, and forming mechanism includes forming box, auger, drive assembly and die head, is equipped with the feeding port on the forming box, and multiple augers are along the width direction interval of forming box and are connected in the forming box, and the die cavity for accommodating auger is along the width direction interval of forming box and is equipped with in the forming box, and the fixed end of drive assembly is connected on the forming box, and the movable end of drive assembly is connected on the auger, and the die head is located on the forming box, and multiple die holes are equipped on the die head, and multiple die holes are along the length direction interval of die head and are equipped on the die head, and the die hole and the die cavity one to one correspond, the cutting mechanism is used for cutting moxa stick section, and the blanking mechanism is used for conveying the moxa stick after cutting to the next process, and the utility model has the beneficial effect that: through multiple die cavity independent shaping, the stirring of auger and the progressive compaction effect make the moxa completely dispersed, can accurate control moxa stick tightness, and the quality of moxa stick is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of moxa stick production, specifically to a moxa stick forming equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Moxa sticks are the core consumables of moxibustion therapy. They are formed by tightly rolling moxa wool inside cotton paper or mulberry paper. The uniformity and compactness of their density directly affect the burning rate and the therapeutic effect of moxibustion. Traditional moxa stick production mainly relies on manual rolling: operators spread a certain amount of moxa wool on the paper, knead and roll it tightly by hand, then glue it with rice paste, and finally cut it into fixed lengths.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent application CN218652451U discloses a semi-automatic moxa stick forming device, including side plates. A front end baffle and a rear end baffle are respectively provided at both ends of the side plates. A mounting base is provided on the adjacent side of the two side plates. A forming platform is provided on the top of the mounting base. A forming cloth is provided on the top of the forming platform. A fixing plate is provided on one side of the front end baffle. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the front end baffle by bolts. A forming baffle is provided on the adjacent side of the two side plates. A forming rod is provided on the adjacent side of the two forming baffles.

[0004] The aforementioned technologies have the following drawbacks: when using molded cloth to roll moxa sticks, the moxa wool may not be spread evenly, may accumulate in some areas, or may be sparse on the molded cloth, affecting the quality of the moxa sticks. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and propose an moxa stick forming device to solve the technical problem of uneven moxa wool spreading in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention provides a moxa stick forming device, including a forming mechanism. The forming mechanism includes a forming box, an auger, a driving component, and a mold head. The forming box is provided with a feeding port. Multiple augers are rotatably connected to the forming box at intervals along the width direction. The augers extend along the length direction of the forming box. Mold cavities for accommodating the augers are provided at intervals along the width direction of the forming box. The fixed end of the driving component is connected to the forming box, and the movable end of the driving component is connected to the augers. The mold head is disposed on the forming box and is provided with multiple mold holes at intervals along the length direction of the mold head. Each mold hole corresponds to a mold cavity. A cutting mechanism for cutting moxa sticks into segments; and, The feeding mechanism is used to transport the cut moxa sticks to the next process.

[0007] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a motor, a drive sprocket, a chain, and a plurality of driven sprockets. The motor is mounted on a molding box, the drive sprocket is connected to the output shaft of the motor, the plurality of driven sprockets are respectively connected to a plurality of augers, and the chain is connected to the drive sprocket and the driven sprockets.

[0008] In some embodiments, the molding mechanism further includes a protective box connected to the molding box, the protective box covering the outside of the motor, the drive sprocket, the chain, and a plurality of driven sprockets.

[0009] In some embodiments, the end of the mold hole near the mold cavity is radial.

[0010] In some embodiments, the molding mechanism further includes a pin, the molding box is provided with a positioning hole for receiving the mold head, the molding box is provided with an insertion hole, the mold head is provided with a slot, and the pin passes through the insertion hole and the slot.

[0011] In some embodiments, the molding mechanism further includes a spring, which is sleeved on the pin, with one end of the spring connected to the pin and the other end connected to the molding box. The spring is in a stretched state, and the spring causes the pin to slide towards the slot.

[0012] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism includes a frame, a first belt conveyor, a knife holder, a cutter, and a cylinder. The first belt conveyor is mounted on the frame, with one end of the first belt conveyor located below the die hole. The knife holder is connected to the frame, and the cutter is slidably connected to the knife holder. The cylinder is mounted on the knife holder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the cutter.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism further includes a fixing component, wherein the blade holder is slidably connected to the frame along the length direction of the first belt conveyor, and the fixing component is used to fix the blade holder to the frame to adjust the spacing between adjacent cutters.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fixing assembly includes a bolt and a nut, the frame has a strip hole extending along the sliding direction of the tool holder, the tool holder has a through hole, the bolt passes through the strip hole and the through hole, and the nut is threaded to the end of the bolt.

[0015] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a second belt conveyor and a tray, the tray being located on the second belt conveyor and used to receive moxa sticks from the first belt conveyor.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include: through multi-cavity independent shaping, the stirring and progressive compaction of the auger completely disperses the moxa wool, which can precisely control the density of the moxa stick and improve the quality of the moxa stick. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the molding equipment provided by this utility model; Figure 2 This utility model provides Figure 1 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the molding mechanism provided by this utility model; Figure 4 This utility model provides Figure 3 Enlarged view of the local structure at point B; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the drive component provided by this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the cutting mechanism provided by this utility model; Figure 7 This utility model provides Figure 6 Enlarged view of the local structure at point C.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Molding mechanism; 11. Molding box; 111. Feeding port; 112. Mold cavity; 12. Screwdriver; 13. Drive assembly; 131. Motor; 132. Drive sprocket; 133. Chain; 134. Driven sprocket; 135. Protective box; 14. Mold head; 141. Mold hole; 15. Pin; 16. Positioning hole; 17. Insertion hole; 18. Slot; 19. Spring; 2. Cutting mechanism; 21. Frame; 22. First belt conveyor; 23. Knife holder; 24. Cutter; 25. Cylinder; 26. Fixing assembly; 261. Bolt; 262. Nut; 263. Strip hole; 264. Through hole; 3. Unloading mechanism; 31. Second belt conveyor; 32. Pallet. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0020] This utility model provides a moxa stick forming device, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 1 - Figure 7 As shown, it includes a forming mechanism 1, a cutting mechanism 2, and a feeding mechanism 3.

[0021] The molding mechanism 1 includes a molding box 11, augers 12, a drive assembly 13, and a mold head 14. The molding box 11 is provided with a feeding port 111. Multiple augers 12 are rotatably connected to the molding box 11 at intervals along the width direction of the molding box 11. The augers 12 extend along the length direction of the molding box 11. Mold cavities 112 for accommodating the augers 12 are provided at intervals along the width direction of the molding box 11. The fixed end of the drive assembly 13 is connected to the molding box 11, and the movable end of the drive assembly 13 is connected to the augers 12. The mold head 14 is provided on the molding box 11. The mold head 14 is provided with multiple mold holes 141. The multiple mold holes 141 are provided at intervals along the length direction of the mold head 14, and the mold holes 141 correspond one-to-one with the mold cavities 112.

[0022] The cutting mechanism 2 is used to cut the moxa stick into segments.

[0023] The feeding mechanism 3 is used to transport the cut moxa sticks to the next process.

[0024] In use, the forming box 11 has multiple independent mold cavities 112 spaced apart along its width, each mold cavity 112 corresponding to one auger 12. When moxa wool is fed into the forming box 11 from the feeding port 111, it naturally disperses into each mold cavity 112, avoiding the accumulation phenomenon of traditional single-channel conveying. The drive component 13 simultaneously drives all augers 12 to rotate along their length, and the pushing force of the auger blades evenly conveys the moxa wool along the length of the mold cavity 112, ensuring that the amount of moxa wool conveyed in each mold cavity 112 is consistent. The pitch of the auger 12 gradually decreases along the direction of moxa wool conveying, and in conjunction with the cylindrical channel of the mold cavity 112, the moxa wool is subjected to gradually increasing extrusion pressure during the conveying process, achieving a gradual increase in density. The die head 14 at the outlet end of the forming box 11 has die holes 141 corresponding to each mold cavity 112. The dense moxa wool column conveyed by each mold cavity 112 is extruded through the corresponding die hole 141 to form a continuous moxa stick with a precise diameter. After being cut by the cutting mechanism 2, the continuous moxa sticks are conveyed to the next process by the feeding mechanism 3.

[0025] In this invention, the moxa wool is completely dispersed by the independent shaping of the multi-cavity 112 and the stirring and progressive compaction of the auger 12, which can precisely control the density of the moxa stick and improve the quality of the moxa stick.

[0026] To drive multiple augers 12 to rotate synchronously, please refer to... Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the drive assembly 13 includes a motor 131, a drive sprocket 132, a chain 133, and a plurality of driven sprockets 134. The motor 131 is mounted on the molding box 11, the drive sprocket 132 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 131, the plurality of driven sprockets 134 are respectively connected to a plurality of augers 12, and the chain 133 is connected to the drive sprocket 132 and the driven sprockets 134.

[0027] In operation, when the motor 131 is powered on, electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy. The output shaft drives the drive sprocket 132 to rotate at a constant speed, and the torque is transmitted to the chain 133 through the teeth. The drive sprocket 132 and multiple driven sprockets 134 form a transmission chain through the chain 133. When the drive sprocket 132 rotates, it pushes the rollers of the chain 133 through the teeth, causing the chain 133 to circulate, thereby driving all driven sprockets 134 to rotate synchronously. Each driven sprocket 134 is connected to the end of the corresponding auger 12. When the driven sprocket 134 rotates, it directly drives the auger 12 to rotate within the mold cavity 112. Since all driven sprockets 134 have the same number of teeth and are driven by the same chain 133, their rotational speed is completely consistent with that of the drive sprocket 132, ensuring that the conveying speed and pushing force of each auger 12 are completely synchronized.

[0028] To protect the motor 131, drive sprocket 132, chain 133, and multiple driven sprockets 134, please refer to... Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the molding mechanism 1 further includes a protective box 135, which is connected to the molding box 11 and covers the motor 131, the drive sprocket 132, the chain 133 and a plurality of driven sprockets 134.

[0029] During use, the dust concentration in the moxa wool processing environment is high. Long-term exposure will cause dust to adhere to the surfaces of the drive sprocket 132, chain 133, and driven sprocket 134, accelerating the wear of the meshing parts. The protective box 135 forms a relatively enclosed space, which reduces the internal dust concentration and slows down the wear rate of the drive sprocket 132, chain 133, and driven sprocket 134.

[0030] To achieve a smooth transition between mold cavity 112 and mold hole 141, please refer to... Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the end of the mold hole 141 near the mold cavity 112 is radial.

[0031] During use, the radial ends achieve a smooth transition from the mold cavity 112 to the mold hole 141 through the sloping surface, reducing impact resistance and significantly improving the stability of continuous operation of the equipment.

[0032] To assemble and disassemble mold head 14, please refer to... Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the molding mechanism 1 further includes a pin 15, the molding box 11 is provided with a positioning hole 16 for accommodating the mold head 14, the molding box 11 is provided with an insertion hole 17, the mold head 14 is provided with a slot 18, and the pin 15 passes through the insertion hole 17 and the slot 18.

[0033] During use, the positioning holes 16 on the molding box 11 provide initial positioning for the die head 14. After the die head 14 is inserted into the positioning holes 16, its outer contour fits against the inner wall of the positioning holes 16, so that the multiple die holes 141 on the die head 14 are initially aligned with the mold cavity 112 inside the molding box 11. When the die head 14 is fully inserted into the positioning holes 16, the insertion holes 17 on the molding box 11 and the slots 18 on the die head 14 automatically align. After the pin 15 passes through the insertion holes 17 and slots 18 axially, its cylindrical surface fits tightly against the inner walls of the insertion holes 17 and slots 18, forming a radial constraint and restricting the horizontal displacement of the die head 14. Even under the axial force generated by the extrusion of moxa wool, the die head 14 can still maintain a stable position.

[0034] To improve the stability of pin 15, please refer to... Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the molding mechanism 1 further includes a spring 19, which is sleeved on the pin 15. One end of the spring 19 is connected to the pin 15, and the other end of the spring 19 is connected to the molding box 11. The spring 19 is in a stretched state, and the spring 19 causes the pin 15 to tend to slide towards the slot 18.

[0035] During use, the tension of the spring 19 ensures that the pin 15 is always subjected to an axial force in the direction of the slot 18, forcing the pin 15 to fit tightly against the bottom of the slot 18 and eliminating any clearance between the pin 15 and the insertion hole 17 and the slot 18. This pre-tightening effect reduces the axial movement of the pin 15, preventing the pin 15 from loosening due to vibrations during equipment operation.

[0036] To cut the moxa sticks into sections, please refer to... Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the cutting mechanism 2 includes a frame 21, a first belt conveyor 22, a knife holder 23, a cutter 24, and a cylinder 25. The first belt conveyor 22 is mounted on the frame 21, with one end of the first belt conveyor 22 located below the die hole 141. The knife holder 23 is connected to the frame 21, and the cutter 24 is slidably connected to the knife holder 23. The cylinder 25 is mounted on the knife holder 23, and the piston rod of the cylinder 25 is connected to the cutter 24.

[0037] In use, the first belt conveyor 22 is mounted on the frame 21, with its input end aligned directly below the die hole 141, allowing it to directly receive the continuous moxa sticks extruded from the die hole 141. The cylinder 25, serving as the cutting power source, is vertically mounted on the top of the blade holder 23, with its piston rod connected to the top of the cutter 24 via a floating joint. When a cutting signal is received, air is introduced into the cylinder 25's inlet, and compressed air pushes the piston rod downwards rapidly, converting air pressure energy into mechanical energy. This drives the cutter 24 to move vertically along the guide groove of the blade holder 23, providing sufficient impact force for cutting.

[0038] To cut moxa sticks into segments of different lengths, please refer to... Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the cutting mechanism 2 further includes a fixing component 26, wherein the blade holder 23 is slidably connected to the frame 21 along the length direction of the first belt conveyor 22, and the fixing component 26 is used to fix the blade holder 23 to the frame 21 to adjust the spacing between adjacent cutters 24.

[0039] During use, the blade holder 23 slides along the length of the first conveyor belt 22, and with the locking function of the fixing component 26, the spacing between adjacent cutters 24 can be precisely adjusted. This allows the moxa sticks to be cut into segments of different lengths, meeting the needs of diverse production.

[0040] To fix the cutter 24 in the predetermined position, please refer to... Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the fixing component 26 includes a bolt 261 and a nut 262. The frame 21 is provided with a strip hole 263, which extends along the sliding direction of the tool holder 23. The tool holder 23 is provided with a through hole 264. The bolt 261 passes through the strip hole 263 and the through hole 264, and the nut 262 is threaded to the end of the bolt 261.

[0041] During use, when it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the cutters 24, after loosening the nut 262, the bolt 261 can slide freely along the slot 263, driving the cutter holder 23 to move synchronously along the surface of the frame 21, ensuring that the cutter holder 23 can only be adjusted in a preset direction. After the cutter holder 23 moves to the target position, tighten the nut 262, and the threaded pair of the bolt 261 and the nut 262 generates an axial preload. This preload makes the nut 262 and the surface of the frame 21, and the head of the bolt 261 and the surface of the cutter holder 23 fit tightly together, forming a bidirectional clamping force, which rigidly fixes the cutter holder 23 to the frame 21.

[0042] To facilitate the transfer of processes for moxa sticks, please refer to... Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment, the feeding mechanism 3 includes a second belt conveyor 31 and a tray 32, the tray 32 being located on the second belt conveyor 31 and used to receive moxa sticks on the first belt conveyor 22.

[0043] In operation, the second conveyor belt 31 connects to the output end of the first conveyor belt 22. After the first conveyor belt 22 completes the cutting of the moxa sticks, it conveys the single-segment moxa sticks to the input end of the second conveyor belt 31, achieving a seamless transfer of the moxa sticks from the cutting station to the collection station. The friction between the bottom of the tray 32 and the surface of the conveyor belt prevents the tray 32 from sliding during transport, ensuring a stable receiving position. When the number of moxa sticks in the tray 32 reaches a preset value, the second conveyor belt 31 restarts, conveying the full tray 32 to the output end of the unloading mechanism 3.

[0044] To better understand this utility model, the following is combined with... Figure 1 - Figure 7 The working principle of the moxa stick forming device of this utility model is described in detail below: Multiple independent mold cavities 112 are spaced apart along the width direction inside the forming box 11, each mold cavity 112 corresponding to a auger 12. When moxa wool is fed into the forming box 11 from the feeding port 111, it naturally disperses into each mold cavity 112, avoiding the accumulation phenomenon of traditional single-channel conveying. The drive component 13 simultaneously drives all augers 12 to rotate along the length direction, and the pushing force of the auger blades uniformly conveys the moxa wool along the length direction of the mold cavity 112, ensuring a consistent amount of moxa wool conveyed in each mold cavity 112. The pitch of the auger 12 gradually decreases along the conveying direction of the moxa wool, and in conjunction with the cylindrical channel of the mold cavity 112, the moxa wool is subjected to gradually increasing extrusion pressure during conveying, achieving a gradual increase in density. The die head 14 at the outlet end of the forming box 11 is provided with die holes 141 corresponding to each mold cavity 112. The dense moxa wool column conveyed by each mold cavity 112 is extruded through the corresponding die hole 141 to form a continuous moxa stick with a precise diameter. After being cut by the cutting mechanism 2, the continuous moxa sticks are conveyed to the next process by the feeding mechanism 3.

[0045] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A moxa stick forming device, characterized in that, include: A molding mechanism includes a molding box, augers, a drive assembly, and a die head. The molding box has a feeding port. Multiple augers are rotatably connected to the molding box at intervals along the width direction. The augers extend along the length direction of the molding box. Mold cavities for accommodating the augers are spaced apart along the width direction of the molding box. The fixed end of the drive assembly is connected to the molding box, and the movable end of the drive assembly is connected to the augers. The die head is disposed on the molding box and has multiple mold holes spaced apart along the length direction of the die head. Each mold hole corresponds to a mold cavity. A cutting mechanism for cutting moxa sticks into segments; and, The feeding mechanism is used to transport the cut moxa sticks to the next process.

2. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor, a drive sprocket, a chain, and multiple driven sprockets. The motor is mounted on the molding box, the drive sprocket is connected to the output shaft of the motor, the multiple driven sprockets are respectively connected to multiple augers, and the chain is connected to the drive sprocket and the driven sprockets.

3. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The molding mechanism also includes a protective box, which is connected to the molding box and covers the outside of the motor, drive sprocket, chain, and multiple driven sprockets.

4. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mold holes are radially arranged at the end closest to the mold cavity.

5. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The molding mechanism also includes a pin, the molding box is provided with a positioning hole for accommodating the mold head, the molding box is provided with an insertion hole, the mold head is provided with a slot, and the pin passes through the insertion hole and the slot.

6. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The forming mechanism also includes a spring, which is sleeved on the pin. One end of the spring is connected to the pin, and the other end of the spring is connected to the forming box. The spring is in a stretched state, and the spring causes the pin to slide towards the slot.

7. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting mechanism includes a frame, a first belt conveyor, a knife holder, a cutter, and a cylinder. The first belt conveyor is mounted on the frame, with one end of the first belt conveyor located below the die hole. The knife holder is connected to the frame, and the cutter is slidably connected to the knife holder. The cylinder is mounted on the knife holder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the cutter.

8. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cutting mechanism further includes a fixing component. The blade holder is slidably connected to the frame along the length of the first belt conveyor. The fixing component is used to fix the blade holder to the frame to adjust the spacing between adjacent blades.

9. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a bolt and a nut. The frame has a strip hole that extends along the sliding direction of the tool holder. The tool holder has a through hole. The bolt passes through the strip hole and the through hole. The nut is threaded onto the end of the bolt.

10. The moxa stick forming equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a second belt conveyor and a tray. The tray is located on the second belt conveyor and is used to receive moxa sticks from the first belt conveyor.

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