Automatic cartoning machine and bottle separating device thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic cartoning machine and bottle separating device thereof, wherein the bottle separating mechanism comprises a base, a first side plate, a second side plate and a separating plate, the first side plate and the second side plate are symmetrically installed on both sides of the base through a first screw respectively, the separating plate is installed on the surface of the base through a second screw, at least one first mounting hole is arranged on the stainless steel plate, at least one second mounting hole is arranged on the base, a third screw is sequentially penetrated through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to install the bottle separating device on the transmission belt of the automatic cartoning machine, and the diameters of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are both greater than the outer diameter of the screw head of the third screw. The utility model separates the traditional integrated box plate body into three independent components, which not only greatly improves the material utilization rate, reduces the raw material consumption and manufacturing cost, but also when the first side plate and the second side plate as the easily damaged components need to be replaced, the entire bottle separating device does not need to be replaced, only the corresponding first side plate and / or second side plate need to be replaced, thereby reducing the maintenance cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic packaging machinery technology, specifically to an automatic cartoning machine and its bottle-splitting device. Background Technology

[0002] Automatic cartoning machines are widely used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Their main function is to group continuously conveyed medicine bottles into predetermined quantities and deliver them to the cartoning station. The bottle-separating mechanism is one of its key functional components. In existing technologies, such as the GDZ-130T cartoning machine, the bottle-separating box plate typically adopts a one-piece structure, with the main body made of POM (polyoxymethylene) acetal material through milling, and guided by a stainless steel separator plate. This structure has the following main drawbacks: 1. Poor material utilization and processing economy: The integrated box panel body requires the removal of a large amount of excess material during processing. According to calculations, its raw material forming rate is only 32.93%, which not only wastes raw materials and increases costs, but also goes against the concept of green manufacturing.

[0003] 2. High maintenance costs do not match component lifespan: The most vulnerable parts of the one-piece box panel are the thin side panels, which are prone to breakage during bottle jamming or handling. Due to the one-piece structure, partial damage requires replacing the entire box panel, resulting in a waste of resources through "minor damage leading to major replacement".

[0004] 3. The maintenance and disassembly process is cumbersome and inefficient: The integrated box panel is fixed to the conveyor belt with two M5 hex screws, but the corresponding through-hole diameter (Φ6mm) of the stainless steel separator plate above it is smaller than the screw head diameter (Φ8mm). Therefore, when replacing or repairing the box panel, all six M3 screws fixing the separator plate must be removed first, and the separator plate must be removed before the M5 screws can be operated. Although this process only takes about 2 minutes for one box panel, the entire automatic boxing machine has dozens of box panels, which seriously affects the equipment maintenance efficiency and production continuity. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides an automatic cartoning machine and its bottle-splitting device. The bottle-splitting device significantly improves the material utilization rate through structural innovation, thereby reducing raw material consumption and manufacturing costs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a bottle-separating device for an automatic cartoning machine, comprising a base, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a separating plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the base by first screws. The separating plate is mounted on the surface of the base by second screws. The stainless steel plate is provided with at least one first mounting hole, and the base is provided with at least one second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole, so that a third screw passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole in sequence to mount the bottle-separating device on the drive belt of the automatic cartoning machine. The diameters of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are both larger than the outer diameter of the screw head of the third screw.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the first screw and the second screw are M3 Phillips head countersunk screws.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the third screw is an M5 internal hex screw.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the diameter of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are both 10mm, and the number of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are the same.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base, the first side plate and the second side plate are all made of nylon, and the separation plate is made of stainless steel.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base includes a hollow structure.

[0012] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the back of the base is provided with a first groove and a second groove, the first groove and the second groove being symmetrically located on both sides of the back of the base.

[0013] This utility model also provides an automatic cartoning machine, which includes a drive belt and a bottle-separating device as described in any of the above claims, wherein the bottle-separating device is disposed on the drive belt.

[0014] As a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a concave groove is provided in the middle of the back side of the base, and the concave groove cooperates with the boss on the transmission belt.

[0015] As a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the automatic cartoning machine further includes blocking plates located on both sides of the transmission belt. The first side plate and the second side plate are provided with notches on the side away from the separation plate, and the notches are respectively matched with the blocking plates.

[0016] The automatic cartoning machine and its bottle-splitting device of this utility model, by adopting the above-mentioned technical solution, can achieve the following beneficial effects: 1. Through structural innovation, the traditional one-piece box panel is decoupled into three independent components: base, first side panel, and second side panel. This not only significantly improves material utilization and reduces raw material consumption and manufacturing costs, but also allows for the replacement of the first and second side panels, which are vulnerable components. If the first and second side panels are damaged and need to be replaced, the entire bottle separating device does not need to be replaced; only the corresponding first and / or second side panels need to be replaced. This extends the overall service life of the device and significantly reduces maintenance costs.

[0017] 2. Compared to existing technologies, by increasing the diameter of the first mounting hole on the separator plate (its diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the third screw head), the screw head of the third screw (e.g., an M5 hex socket screw) can directly pass through the separator plate. Therefore, when disassembling the bottle-separating device, it is not necessary to first disassemble the entire separator plate. This simplifies the disassembly and assembly steps of the bottle-separating device from three steps to one, reducing the time from approximately two minutes to tens of seconds. A comprehensive maintenance of all bottle-separating devices on an automatic cartoning machine can save more than 60 minutes of labor time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of an embodiment of the bottle-separating device of the automatic cartoning machine of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the side structure; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view.

[0021] The markings in the image are as follows: 1. Base; 12. First groove; 13. Second groove; 14. Concave groove; 2. First side plate; 3. Second side plate; 4. First screw; 5. Second screw; 6. Third screw; 7. Separation plate.

[0022] The purpose, features, and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in the preferred embodiments are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1, Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a bottle-separating device for an automatic cartoning machine, including a base 1, a first side plate 2, a second side plate 3, and a separating plate 7. The first side plate 2 and the second side plate 3 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the base 1 by first screws 4. The separating plate 7 is installed on the surface of the base 1 by second screws 5. The stainless steel plate is provided with at least one first mounting hole, and the base 1 is provided with at least one second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole, so that a third screw 6 passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole in sequence to install the bottle-separating device on the drive belt of the automatic cartoning machine. The diameters of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are both larger than the outer diameter of the screw head of the third screw 6.

[0025] The bottle-separating device of this application mainly comprises three parts (first side plate 2, second side plate 3, and base 1). The easily damaged first side plate 2 and second side plate 3 can be replaced individually without replacing the entire bottle-separating device. This extends the service life of the bottle-separating device and saves on the maintenance costs of the automatic cartoning machine. For example, the unit price of a complete bottle-separating device is approximately 300 yuan, and the unit price of the first side plate 2 or the second side plate 3 is approximately 70 yuan. An automatic cartoning machine contains 30 dispensing devices. If the entire bottle-separating device were replaced, the total maintenance cost would be 9,000 yuan. However, if the bottle-separating device of this application is used, only the first side plate 2 or the second side plate 3 needs to be replaced, and the maintenance cost is only between 2,100 and 4,200 yuan. Therefore, the maintenance cost of a single bottle-separating device is reduced by 53.33%-76.67%.

[0026] In specific implementation, the first screw 4 and the second screw 5 are both M3 Phillips head countersunk screws, and the third screw 6 is an M5 socket head cap screw. Specifically, as follows: Figure 3 As shown, there are six first screws 4, three of which install the first side plate 2 onto one side of the base 1, and the other three install the second side plate 3 onto the other side of the base 1; there are six second screws 5, and two third screws 6. Of course, in this application, the number of first screws 4, second screws 5, and third screws 6 is not limited, and designers can determine them comprehensively according to design needs. It is understood that the base 1 has mounting holes corresponding to the first screws 4 and the second screws, which is conventional technology in the field and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0027] Since the diameter of the M5 socket head cap screw head is 8mm, the diameter of both the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole can be 10mm, thus ensuring that the number of the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes are the same.

[0028] In one specific implementation, the base 1, the first side plate 2, and the second side plate 3 are all made of nylon, and the separation plate 7 is made of stainless steel.

[0029] Preferably, to further reduce the weight of the base 1 and lower material costs, the base 1 includes a hollow structure. Specifically, a first groove 12 and a second groove 13 are provided on the back of the base 1, and the first groove 12 and the second groove 13 are symmetrically located on both sides of the back of the base 1. Furthermore, this can also improve the transmission efficiency of the drive belt.

[0030] This utility model also provides an automatic cartoning machine, which includes a drive belt and a bottle-separating device as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the bottle-separating device is disposed on the drive belt. It should be noted that, since the core protection of this application lies in the dispensing device, other components of the automatic cartoning machine are not described in detail, as they are well-known technologies in the field.

[0031] Preferably, the base 1 has a concave groove 14 in the middle of its back side, which cooperates with the boss on the transmission belt, so as to realize the quick and accurate positioning and installation of the box plate.

[0032] More preferably, the automatic cartoning machine also includes baffles located on both sides of the transmission belt. The side of the first side plate 2 and the second side plate 3 away from the separation plate 7 is provided with a notch, which can be arrow-shaped. The notch matches the baffle respectively, thus ensuring the number of bottles loaded each time, for example, 5*2 bottles each time. Therefore, this preferred solution can not only ensure accurate separation and smooth connection of bottle groups, but also improve the success rate of bottle separation and the smoothness of equipment operation.

[0033] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and various changes or modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bottle-splitting device for an automatic cartoning machine, characterized in that, The device includes a base, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a separating plate. The first and second side plates are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the base by first screws. The separating plate is mounted on the surface of the base by second screws. The separating plate has at least one first mounting hole, and the base has at least one second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole. A third screw passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole in sequence to mount the bottle separating device onto the drive belt of an automatic cartoning machine. The diameters of the first and second mounting holes are both larger than the outer diameter of the screw head of the third screw.

2. The bottle-separating device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first and second screws are M3 Phillips head countersunk screws.

3. The bottle-separating device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third screw is an M5 socket head cap screw.

4. The bottle-separating device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diameter of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole is 10mm, and the number of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole is the same.

5. The bottle-splitting device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base, the first side plate, and the second side plate are all made of nylon, while the separation plate is made of stainless steel.

6. The bottle-splitting device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a hollow structure.

7. The bottle-splitting device of the automatic cartoning machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base has a first groove and a second groove on its back side, and the first groove and the second groove are symmetrically located on both sides of the back side of the base.

8. An automatic cartoning machine, characterized in that: It includes a drive belt and a bottle-separating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, the bottle-separating device being disposed on the drive belt.

9. The automatic cartoning machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The base has a concave groove in the middle of its back side, which engages with the boss on the transmission belt.

10. The automatic cartoning machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The automatic cartoning machine also includes baffles located on both sides of the transmission belt. The first side plate and the second side plate are provided with notches on the side away from the separation plate, and the notches are respectively matched with the baffles.

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