Automatic capping and decapping device for washing baskets

CN224916965UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-30SUZHOU JIELIMEI IND EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522644361.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-12
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-12

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Technical Problem

[0003]传统操作多依赖于人工完成压盖与拆盖动作,存在效率低、劳动强度大、一致性差等问题,难以适应自动化、连续化的生产需求

Benefits of technology

[0015]有益效果:在本申请实施例中,采用自动压盖和拆盖的方式,通过机械钩手组件与所述升降驱动机构的输出端相连,且由所述升降驱动机构驱动进行升降运动;所述机械钩手组件包括至少一对钩体以及钩体驱动件;所述钩体驱动件用于驱动所述钩体相对于篮筐盖伸出或缩回,以使钩体进入或退出篮筐盖上的缺口,达到了篮筐盖与篮筐自动压盖和拆盖的目的,从而实现了提高生产效率和降低劳动强度的技术效果,进而解决了传统操作多依赖于人工完成压盖与拆盖动作,存在效率低、劳动强度大、一致性差等问题,难以适应自动化、连续化生产需求的技术问题。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic cover pressing and cover removing devices of washing basket, it is related to washing basket technical field.The automatic cover pressing and cover removing device of this washing basket, comprising: rack;Positioning mechanism, set on rack, for positioning basket conveying to specified position;Lifting drive mechanism, set on rack;Mechanical hook hand component, with the output end of lifting drive mechanism is connected;Mechanical hook hand component includes at least a pair of hook body and hook body driving part;Hook body driving part is used to drive hook body to extend or retract relative to basket cover, to make hook body enter or exit the gap on basket cover.The utility model, solve traditional operation and rely on artificial to complete cover pressing and cover removing action more, there is low efficiency, labor intensity, poor consistency and other problems, difficult to adapt to the problem of automation, continuous production demand.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing basket technology, and in particular to an automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for washing baskets. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, covered baskets are commonly used to load workpieces and protect them during cleaning, processing, or transportation. In existing cleaning processes, the baskets are usually covered first to ensure sealing and stability during the cleaning process, and then the covers are removed after cleaning to allow the workpieces to be taken out.

[0003] Traditional operations rely heavily on manual capping and uncapping, resulting in low efficiency, high labor intensity, and poor consistency, making them unsuitable for automated and continuous production. Currently, no effective solutions have been proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] Purpose of the utility model: To provide an automatic lid pressing and unlidation device for a washing basket, so as to at least solve one of the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] Technical solution: An automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket, comprising: frame; A positioning mechanism, mounted on the frame, is used to position the baskets transported to a designated location; A lifting drive mechanism is mounted on the frame; A mechanical hook assembly is connected to the output end of the lifting drive mechanism; the mechanical hook assembly includes at least one pair of hooks and a hook drive member; the hook drive member is used to drive the hooks to extend or retract relative to the basket cover, so that the hooks enter or exit the notch on the basket cover; An elastic pressure plate mechanism is connected to the mechanical hook assembly and located above the hook body. It is used to elastically press the basket cover downward when the hook body hooks the basket cover.

[0006] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes at least two clamping and positioning cylinders symmetrically arranged on the side of the basket, so that the clamping and positioning cylinders can press against the side of the basket when they extend.

[0007] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes four clamping and positioning cylinders, which are respectively disposed at the four corners of the basket.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting drive mechanism includes: a fixed plate connected to the top of the frame, a lifting and lowering cylinder with its output end facing the basket side is provided on the fixed plate, a movable plate is provided at the output end of the lifting and lowering cylinder, mechanical hook assemblies are provided on both sides of the movable plate, and several linear guide rails are provided between the movable plate and the fixed plate.

[0009] Preferably, sliding components are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the hook body.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic pressure plate mechanism includes: pressure plates respectively inserted into the hook body, a connecting plate connected to the sliding assembly is provided on the outer side of the pressure plate, the connecting plate is disposed opposite to the hook body, and an elastic element is provided between the connecting plate and the hook body.

[0011] Preferably, the elastic element is a tension spring, with its upper end connected to the connecting plate and its lower end connected to the hook body.

[0012] Preferably, the basket cover is also provided with a hook notch, which is engaged with a hook located on the inside of the hook body, and a pressure plate is provided above the hook.

[0013] Preferably, the cylinder body of the lifting and lowering cylinder is fixed to the fixed plate, and its push rod is connected to the movable plate.

[0014] Preferably, the frame is also provided with a conveying transmission mechanism for directional conveying of baskets.

[0015] Beneficial Effects: In this embodiment, an automatic capping and uncapping method is adopted. The mechanical hook assembly is connected to the output end of the lifting drive mechanism and driven by the lifting drive mechanism to perform lifting movements. The mechanical hook assembly includes at least one pair of hooks and a hook drive component. The hook drive component is used to drive the hooks to extend or retract relative to the basket cover, so that the hooks enter or exit the notch on the basket cover, thereby achieving the purpose of automatic capping and uncapping of the basket cover. This achieves the technical effect of improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity, and solves the technical problem that traditional operations rely on manual capping and uncapping, resulting in low efficiency, high labor intensity, poor consistency, and difficulty in adapting to the needs of automated and continuous production. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for the washing basket of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for a washing basket according to this utility model; Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for a washing basket according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for the washing basket of this utility model; and Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for the washing basket of this utility model.

[0017] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 10. Rack; 20. Positioning mechanism; 201. Clamping and positioning cylinder; 30. Lifting drive mechanism; 301. Lifting and lowering cylinder; 302. Fixed plate; 303. Movable plate; 304. Linear guide rail; 40. Mechanical hook assembly; 401. Hook body; 402. Hook body drive component; 403. Hook; 50. Elastic pressure plate mechanism; 501. Pressure plate; 502. Connecting plate; 503. Elastic element; 60. Sliding component; 70. Basketball hoop; 80. Basketball hoop cover; 801. Hook handle notch; 90. Conveying and transmission mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0019] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linked," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this application relates to an automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket. Figure 1-3 As shown, the automatic lid pressing and unpressing device for the washing basket includes: frame 10; frame 10 refers to the supporting foundation and skeleton of the entire device, providing an installation platform for all other mechanisms and ensuring the stability and rigidity of the equipment during operation.

[0023] The positioning mechanism 20 is mounted on the frame 10 and is used to position the basket 70 that is transported to the designated position. When the basket 70 arrives at the working position via the conveyor line, the mechanism uses methods including but not limited to: cylinder stop, guide bar, visual positioning, etc., to accurately fix the basket 70 in a preset, repeatable position, which can ensure that subsequent automated operations are carried out accurately.

[0024] The lifting drive mechanism 30 is mounted on the frame 10; it can provide vertical power to drive the mechanical hook assembly 40 below to rise or fall as a whole, thereby achieving a precise driving effect.

[0025] The mechanical hook assembly 40 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive mechanism 30 and is driven by the lifting drive mechanism 30 to perform lifting movements; the mechanical hook assembly 40 includes at least one pair of hooks 401 and hook drive member 402; the hook drive member 402 is used to drive the hooks 401 to extend or retract relative to the basket cover 80, so that the hooks 401 enter or exit the notch on the basket cover 80; Specifically, hook 401 refers to at least one pair (usually arranged symmetrically) shaped to be inserted under a specific notch or flange of the basket cover 80.

[0026] The hook drive unit 402 is typically a small cylinder or motor, used to drive the hook 401 to perform horizontal telescopic movements. The hook drive unit 402 is horizontally oppositely arranged on the upper surface of the movable plate 303, and its output end is connected to the hook 401. It can achieve the effect of hooking and releasing the basket cover 80, so that the hook 401 can accurately enter or exit the mating notch on the basket cover 80 through telescopic movements.

[0027] The elastic pressure plate mechanism 50 is connected to the mechanical hook assembly 40 and located above the hook body 401. It is used to elastically press the basket cover 80 downward when the hook body 401 hooks the basket cover 80. The pressure plate 501 is pulled down by a tension spring to press the basket cover 80 onto the hook 403, limiting the up and down movement of the basket cover 80.

[0028] As can be seen from the above description, this application achieves the following technical effects: In this embodiment, an automatic capping and uncapping method is adopted. The mechanical hook assembly 40 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive mechanism 30 and is driven by the lifting drive mechanism 30 to perform lifting movements. The mechanical hook assembly 40 includes at least one pair of hooks 401 and a hook drive member 402. The hook drive member 402 is used to drive the hooks 401 to extend or retract relative to the basket cover 80, so that the hooks 401 enter or exit the notch on the basket cover 80, thereby achieving the purpose of automatic capping and uncapping of the basket cover 80 and the basket 70. This achieves the technical effect of improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity, and solves the technical problem that traditional operations rely on manual capping and uncapping, resulting in low efficiency, high labor intensity, poor consistency, and difficulty in adapting to the needs of automated and continuous production.

[0029] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism 20 includes at least two clamping and positioning cylinders 201 symmetrically arranged on the sides of the basket 70, so that when the clamping and positioning cylinders 201 extend, they can press against the side of the basket 70. It can be understood that by symmetrically arranging four clamping and positioning cylinders 201 at the four corners of the basket 70's transport path, a high-precision positioning effect can be achieved, constraining the basket 70 in two directions (X and Y axes), which is more effective in correcting rotational deviations and center offsets of the basket 70 than two-point clamping; at the same time, it can also achieve a stable clamping effect, acting on the corners to provide uniform clamping force, preventing the basket 70 from tilting or moving during subsequent operations, and providing an extremely stable reference for the hook operator's operation.

[0030] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism 20 includes four clamping and positioning cylinders 201, which are respectively positioned at the four corners of the basket 70. This ensures a good clamping and positioning effect.

[0031] Furthermore, the lifting drive mechanism 30 includes: a fixed plate 302 connected to the top of the frame 10; a lifting and lowering cylinder 301 with its output end facing the basket 70 is provided on the fixed plate 302; a movable plate 303 is provided at the output end of the lifting and lowering cylinder 301; mechanical hook assemblies 40 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the movable plate 303; and several linear guide rails 304 are also provided between the movable plate 303 and the fixed plate 302. This ensures stable lifting and lowering effects, thereby driving the smooth operation of other components.

[0032] Furthermore, sliding components 60 are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the hook body 401. This allows for a good linear sliding effect. The sliding components 60 can be in the form of sliders or rails.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, the elastic pressure plate mechanism 50 includes: pressure plates 501 respectively inserted into the hook body 401; a connecting plate 502 connected to the sliding assembly 60 is provided on the outer side of the pressure plate 501; the connecting plate 502 is disposed opposite to the hook body 401; and an elastic element 503 is provided between the connecting plate 502 and the hook body 401. It can be understood that a good elastic pressing effect can be achieved.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the elastic element 503 is a tension spring, with its upper end connected to the connecting plate 502 and its lower end connected to the hook body 401. This allows for a good elastic connection.

[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the basket cover 80 is also provided with a hook notch 801, which is engaged with a hook 403 located inside the hook body 401. A pressure plate 501 is provided above the hook 403. It can be understood that when the pressure plate 501 presses the cover tightly and the hook body 401 extends horizontally, the hook 403 slides precisely under the hook notch 801, completing the mechanical interlock.

[0036] Furthermore, the cylinder body of the lifting and lowering cylinder 301 is fixed to the fixed plate 302, and its push rod is connected to the movable plate 303. This allows for effective lifting and lowering while ensuring good transmission performance.

[0037] Furthermore, the frame 10 is also equipped with a conveyor transmission mechanism 90, which is used for directional conveying of the basket 70. It is understood that a motor-driven roller conveyor or belt conveyor is responsible for automatically feeding the basket 70 into the working position (positioning mechanism 20) and automatically sending the basket 70 out after the capping / uncapping process is completed. This achieves excellent device integration, forming a complete automated workstation, eliminating the need for manual handling of the basket 70.

[0038] The workflow for this application is as follows: I. Before cleaning: ① After the basket 70 reaches the designated position in the middle, the four cylinders at the four corners extend to position the basket 70. At this time, the cylinder of the mechanical hook is retracted. The hook 403 on the mechanical hook lifts the basket cover 80. The pressure plate 501 is pulled down by the tension spring to press the basket cover 80 onto the hook 403, limiting the up and down movement of the basket cover 80. ② The top cylinder extends to lower the mechanical hook; ③After reaching the position, the two cylinders on the mechanical hook extend and move the hook 403 on the mechanical hook out of the notch corresponding to the basket cover 80; ④ The top cylinder and the four corner cylinders retract, and then the cleaning basket enters the equipment to clean the workpiece.

[0039] II. After cleaning: ①After the basket 70 reaches the designated middle position, the four cylinders at the four corners extend to position the basket 70. ② The two cylinders of the mechanical hook extend to open the mechanical hook; ③ The lifting cylinder extends and lowers the mechanical hook. Before the mechanical hook reaches the designated position, the pressure plate 501 will first hit the basket cover 80 and then move down a little distance so that the hook 403 is within the notch of the basket cover 80. ④ The mechanical hook arm retracts its two cylinders, extending hook 403 into the notch 80 in the basket cover; ⑤ The top cylinder retracts, and hook 403 hooks the basket cover 80 and lifts it upwards; ⑥ After the basket cover 80 is in place, the basket 70, carrying the cleaned workpiece, is conveyed backward through the conveyor line.

[0040] This application also has the following beneficial effects: 1. The operation sequence of first pressing the elastic pressure plate and then hooking is crucial; it eliminates the gap between the cover and the basket, ensuring that the notch is accurately positioned when the hook is inserted, and preventing the hook from hitting the edge of the cover, which could lead to failure or damage.

[0041] Smooth separation: During disassembly, the continuous buffering pressure of the elastic plate can effectively prevent the cover from suddenly popping up due to jamming or vacuum adsorption, achieving smooth and controllable separation.

[0042] 2. High efficiency and automation, saving manpower, completely replacing the repetitive labor of manual handling, alignment, pressing down and prying open the lid, realizing automatic loading and unloading of the lid before and after cleaning; at the same time, it can be seamlessly connected with the conveyor line and cleaning machine to form a fully automatic production line, significantly improving cycle time and production capacity.

[0043] 3. It avoids repetitive bending and exertion by workers, eliminating safety hazards such as pinching and scratching that may be caused by manual operation.

[0044] 4. Reduces product and equipment damage. The combination of gentle operation, elastic clamping, and mechanical hooking causes less damage to baskets and lids than purely rigid gripping or lever prying, thus extending the service life of logistics equipment.

[0045] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various equivalent transformations can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such equivalent transformations fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket, characterized in that, include: frame; A positioning mechanism, mounted on the frame, is used to position the baskets transported to a designated location; A lifting drive mechanism is mounted on the frame; A mechanical hook assembly is connected to the output end of the lifting drive mechanism; the mechanical hook assembly includes at least one pair of hooks and a hook drive member; the hook drive member is used to drive the hooks to extend or retract relative to the basket cover, so that the hooks enter or exit the notch on the basket cover; An elastic pressure plate mechanism is connected to the mechanical hook assembly and located above the hook body. It is used to elastically press the basket cover downward when the hook body hooks the basket cover.

2. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes at least two clamping and positioning cylinders symmetrically arranged on the side of the basket, so that the clamping and positioning cylinders can press against the side of the basket when they extend.

3. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes four clamping and positioning cylinders, which are respectively located at the four corners of the basket.

4. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive mechanism includes: a fixed plate connected to the top of the frame; a lifting and lowering cylinder with its output end facing the basket side is provided on the fixed plate; a movable plate is provided at the output end of the lifting and lowering cylinder; mechanical hook assemblies are provided on both sides of the movable plate; and several linear guide rails are provided between the movable plate and the fixed plate.

5. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sliding components are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the hook.

6. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic pressure plate mechanism includes: pressure plates respectively inserted into the hook body, a connecting plate connected to the sliding assembly is provided on the outer side of the pressure plate, the connecting plate is disposed opposite to the hook body, and an elastic element is provided between the connecting plate and the hook body.

7. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic element is a tension spring, with its upper end connected to the connecting plate and its lower end connected to the hook body.

8. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The basket cover is also provided with a hook notch, which is connected to a hook located inside the hook body, and a pressure plate is provided above the hook.

9. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder body of the lifting and lowering cylinder is fixed to the fixed plate, and its push rod is connected to the movable plate.

10. The automatic lid-pressing and lid-removing device for a washing basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is also equipped with a conveying transmission mechanism, which is used for directional conveying of baskets.