A directional arrangement and conveying device for metal bottle caps

Abstract

The utility model relates to bottle cap processing technical field, specifically disclose a directional arrangement and conveyer of metal bottle cap, its structure includes frame, sets up along the material direction arrangement component, distance component and column conveying component of arrangement component in sequence on frame, and first conveying belt, and arrangement component is arranged into single column through the opposite extension and contraction of push material board to bottle cap, and distance component utilizes the distance slot of distance wheel to separate and form even spacing to single column bottle cap, and column conveying component is shunted to multiple column conveying channels through S shape main conveying channel and rotatable column board to bottle cap, the utility model discloses through the collaborative coordination of arrangement, distance and column conveying, need not to realize multiple column shunting without series connection multiple equipment, simplifyed the structure, promoted the shunting accuracy and system stability, satisfy the junction of subsequent process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bottle cap processing technology, specifically to a directional sorting and conveying device for metal bottle caps. Background Technology

[0002] In the bottle cap production process, after the bottle caps are uniformly aligned with their front or back facing up by the feeding and sorting device, they need to be conveyed to the next processing stage, such as cap coding and packaging, by the sorting and diversion equipment. In traditional technology, bottle cap diversion usually relies on the cooperation of conveyor belts and guide structures, but existing solutions have significant shortcomings in diversion efficiency and stability.

[0003] Based on the aforementioned application scenarios, existing technology proposes a bottle cap diversion conveyor belt (CN201721170415.9), whose structure includes a frame, a conveyor belt, and left limiting outer plates, right limiting outer plates, and limiting inner plates disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt. These three components form a Y-shaped diversion channel. First guide wheels are distributed along the track below the channel edge, using rolling contact instead of direct friction to reduce bottle cap conveying resistance. A guide component is hinged to the front end of the limiting inner plate. This guide component consists of three guide rods with second guide wheels and a coaxial third guide wheel. When a bottle cap enters the channel, contact with the guide rods triggers their rotation. By switching the position of the guide rods, the bottle cap is guided into different branch channels, achieving two-column diversion. The third guide wheel avoids the complex structure required by traditional guide components with curved surfaces, simplifying the overall layout.

[0004] However, existing technologies have drawbacks. First, the guide vanes can only achieve two-column diversion. If multiple-column diversion is required (such as four or more), multiple diversion conveyor belts need to be connected in a tree-like pattern, resulting in bulky equipment, increased costs, and complex maintenance. Second, the guide vanes rely on the passive pushing of bottle caps to achieve rotation. When the bottle cap conveying speed is uneven or there is jamming, the guide vanes are prone to jamming due to uneven force, leading to diversion failure. In addition, the Y-shaped channel requires frequent switching of the guide direction when diverting multiple columns, further reducing system stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical deficiencies in the background art, this utility model proposes a directional sorting and conveying device for metal bottle caps. To further solve the aforementioned technical problems and meet practical needs, the specific technical solution is as follows: A directional sorting and conveying device for metal bottle caps includes a frame, comprising a sorting component, a spacing component, and a sectional conveying component arranged sequentially on the frame along the material feeding direction. A first conveyor belt is provided on the frame. The sorting component and the spacing component are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt. The sectional conveying component is located at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt. The sorting component includes a pusher plate located above the first conveyor belt, a retractable push rod symmetrically arranged on the frame, and a connecting plate connected to the rear end of the push rod. A plurality of cams are provided on the rear side of the connecting plate. The sectional conveying component includes a second conveyor belt located at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt and a plurality of third conveyor belts arranged in parallel at the discharge end of the second conveyor belt. The second and third conveyor belts are provided with an S-shaped main conveying channel. The third conveyor belts are provided with a plurality of sectional conveying channels communicating with the main conveying channels. The sectional conveying channels are corresponding to the third conveyor belts.

[0006] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the frame is provided with a mounting bracket below the cam, the mounting bracket is provided with a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, the cam is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft, and one end of the first rotating shaft is connected to a first motor.

[0007] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the front end of the push rod is connected to the push plate, and a spring is provided between the connecting plate and the frame, which is sleeved on the outside of the rear end of the push rod. The two ends of the spring abut against the connecting plate and the frame respectively. Guide rods are symmetrically provided at both ends of the push plate, and the guide rods are telescopically and through the frame.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the spacing assembly includes spacing wheels symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt. Each spacing wheel is provided with a second rotating shaft rotatably connected to the frame. The frame is provided with a drive motor that is pulsatorically connected to the second rotating shaft. Several spacing half-grooves are arranged on the spacing wheels in a rotationally symmetrical manner. The spacing half-grooves between two spacing wheels enclose each other above the first conveyor belt to form a spacing groove.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the main conveying channel includes an outer baffle and an inner baffle that are symmetrically erected above the second conveyor belt and the third conveyor belt and are curved in an S-shape. The outer baffle is integrally curved in an S-shape and connected to the frame. Several dividing plates and partition plates are provided on the inner side of the outer baffle.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the inner baffle includes an inner side plate disposed on the second conveyor belt and parallel to the first end of the outer baffle, a split plate and a partition plate alternately disposed at the end of the inner side plate along an S-shaped trajectory, the partition plate being erected at equal intervals above the third conveyor belt and dividing the upper part of the third conveyor belt into several split conveying channels, the split plate being disposed at the feed end of the split conveying channel.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a fixed frame connected to the machine frame is provided above the sorting plate, and a second motor corresponding to the number of sorting plates is provided on the fixed frame. A third rotating shaft is connected to the top of the sorting plate, and the upper end of the third rotating shaft passes through the fixed frame and is connected to the second motor for transmission.

[0012] The advantages of this invention are as follows: the sorting component neatly arranges bottle caps into a single column, and the spacing component adjusts the spacing between bottle caps, providing operating space for sorting and diverting, effectively avoiding congestion and jamming. The sorting and conveying component adopts an S-shaped main conveying channel and a motor-driven sorting plate to achieve active and controllable multi-column diverting, eliminating the need for multiple devices in series, resulting in a compact structure that reduces cost and maintenance difficulty. The sorting plate is rotated by a motor, guiding the bottle caps into the designated sorting and conveying channel, ensuring high diverting accuracy, adapting to different speed requirements, and effectively improving diverting efficiency and system stability. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sorting component and the spacing component of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the split conveying assembly of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the split conveyor assembly of this utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals: 1-Frame; 11-First conveyor belt; 2-Ordering assembly; 20-Guide rod; 21-Push plate; 22-Push rod; 23-Connecting plate; 24-Mounting frame; 25-First motor; 26-Cam; 27-First rotating shaft; 28-Spring; 3-Splitting assembly; 31-Splitting wheel; 32-Splitting half-groove; 33-Second rotating shaft; 4-Separating conveyor assembly; 40-Outer baffle; 41-Separator plate; 42-Second conveyor belt; 43-Third conveyor belt; 44-Separating plate; 45-Third rotating shaft; 46-Second motor; 47-Fixing frame; 48-Inner baffle; 481-Inner side plate; 401-Main conveying channel; 411-Separating conveying channel. Detailed Implementation

[0018] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a directional sorting and conveying device for metal bottle caps, including a frame 1, and a sorting component 2, a spacing component 3, and a sorting conveying component 4 arranged sequentially on the frame 1 along the material feeding direction. A first conveyor belt 11 is provided on the frame 1. The sorting component 2 and the spacing component 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt 11. The sorting conveying component 4 is located at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt 11. The sorting component 2 includes a pusher plate 21 arranged above the first conveyor belt 11 and a retractable pusher plate 21 symmetrically arranged on the frame 1. The rod 22 and the connecting plate 23 connected to the rear end of the push rod 22 are provided with a plurality of cams 26 on the rear side of the connecting plate 23. The split conveying assembly 4 includes a second conveyor belt 42 disposed at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt 11 and a plurality of third conveyor belts 43 disposed in parallel at the discharge end of the second conveyor belt 42. The second conveyor belt 42 and the third conveyor belts 43 are provided with a main conveying channel 401 that is bent in an S-shape. The third conveyor belts 43 are provided with a plurality of split conveying channels 411 that communicate with the main conveying channels 401. The split conveying channels 411 are disposed corresponding to the third conveyor belts 43.

[0019] This invention achieves preliminary sorting and spacing of bottle caps through the front-mounted cooperation of the sorting component 2 and the spacing component 3. The sorting component 2 drives the first rotating shaft 27 via the first motor 25, which in turn drives the cam 26 to rotate. The cam 26 pushes the connecting plate 23, causing the push rod 22 to drive the pusher plate 21 to extend and retract in opposite directions. With the reset action of the spring 28 and the limiting action of the guide rod 20, the metal bottle caps on the first conveyor belt 11 are quickly sorted and restricted to a single row. Then, the accommodating space formed by the spacing half grooves 32 of the spacing wheels 31 on both sides of the first conveyor belt 11 separates the single row of bottle caps one by one and forms a uniform spacing, leaving sufficient operating space for the rotation intervention of the spacing plate 44 and effectively avoiding mechanical interference problems during the spacing process.

[0020] After being separated, the bottle caps enter the sorting and conveying assembly 4, achieving accurate multi-column sorting. The outer baffle 40 and inner baffle 48 on the second conveyor belt 42 and the third conveyor belt 43 form an S-shaped main conveying channel 401, guiding the bottle caps to be conveyed in an orderly manner. When sorting is required, the second motor 46 on the fixed frame 47 drives the sorting plate 44 at the feed end of the corresponding sorting and conveying channel 411 to rotate through the third rotating shaft 45, so that the main conveying channel 401 is connected to the target sorting and conveying channel 411, and the bottle caps enter the designated channel under the drive of the conveyor belt. The separator plate 41 stably maintains the independence of each sorting and conveying channel 411, ensuring the stability of the conveying after sorting. The coordinated cooperation of the three components can achieve multi-column sorting without the need for multiple devices in series, which simplifies the structure, reduces costs, and improves the sorting accuracy and system stability through the active-driven sorting method. It adapts to different conveying speed requirements and meets the needs of efficient connection of subsequent processes such as bottle cap coding and packaging.

[0021] It should be noted that the present invention should also include a controller in its structure. The controller is fixedly installed on the frame 1 and is electrically connected to the drive motors of the first motor 25, the second motor 46 and the spacing assembly 3. It is also connected to the power mechanism of each conveyor belt. The controller coordinates and controls the timing of the actions of each component. For example, after the first motor 25 drives the sorting assembly 2 to complete efficient sorting, the drive motor of the spacing assembly 3 is started to adjust the spacing. Subsequently, according to the diversion requirements, the corresponding second motor 46 is precisely controlled to drive the sorting plate 44 to rotate.

[0022] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame 1 has a mounting bracket 24 below the cam 26. The mounting bracket 24 has a first rotating shaft 27, which is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 24. The cam 26 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 27. One end of the first rotating shaft 27 is connected to a first motor 25.

[0023] The frame 1 provides a fixed support point for the first rotating shaft 27 through the mounting bracket 24. The cam 26 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 27 and can rotate synchronously with the shaft. The first motor drives the first rotating shaft 27 to drive the cam 26 to rotate. The eccentric structure of the cam 26 periodically pushes the connecting plate 23, thereby realizing the extension and retraction of the push rod 22, thus providing power for the push plate 21 to stably sort bottle caps, which facilitates the rapid sorting and restriction of the metal bottle caps on the first conveyor belt 11 into a single row.

[0024] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the front end of the push rod 22 is connected to the push plate 21. A spring 28 is provided between the connecting plate 23 and the frame 1 and is sleeved on the outside of the rear end of the push rod 22. The two ends of the spring 28 abut against the connecting plate 23 and the frame 1 respectively. Guide rods 20 are symmetrically provided at both ends of the push plate 21. The guide rods 20 are telescopically and pass through the frame 1.

[0025] Spring 28 is sleeved on the outer rear end of push rod 22, and its two ends abut against connecting plate 23 and frame 1 respectively, forming an elastic reset structure. When cam 26 rotates and disengages from connecting plate 23, spring 28 can push connecting plate 23 and push rod 22 to quickly reset, so that push plate 21 completes reciprocating extension and retraction. Guide rods 20 at both ends of push plate 21 can extend and retract through frame 1, which can effectively limit the movement trajectory of push plate 21, prevent it from deviating or shaking during extension and retraction, and ensure that push plate 21 always acts accurately on bottle cap in the horizontal direction, improving the stability of the sorting effect.

[0026] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pitching assembly 3 includes pitching wheels 31 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt 11. Each pitching wheel 31 is provided with a second rotating shaft 33 rotatably connected to the frame 1. The frame 1 is provided with a drive motor that is pulsatorically connected to the second rotating shaft 33. Several pitching half-grooves 32 are arranged on the pitching wheels 31 in a rotationally symmetrical manner. The pitching half-grooves 32 between two pitching wheels 31 enclose each other above the first conveyor belt 11 to form a pitching groove.

[0027] The dividing rollers 31 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt 11. They are rotatably connected to the frame 1 through the second rotating shaft 33. The drive motor on the frame 1 is driven by the second rotating shaft 33, which can stably output power and drive the dividing rollers 31 on both sides to rotate synchronously. The dividing half grooves 32 are symmetrically distributed on the dividing rollers 31. The dividing half grooves 32 on both sides of the dividing rollers 31 form an independent dividing groove above the first conveyor belt 11, which can accommodate a single bottle cap. When the sorted single row of bottle caps passes by, the dividing groove will lock the bottle caps one by one. With the rotation of the dividing rollers 31, the bottle caps are pushed in an orderly manner, so that the originally closely arranged bottle caps form a uniform spacing. This provides sufficient operating space for the subsequent diversion plate 44 to intervene and divert the flow, effectively avoiding the problem of diversion failure caused by bottle cap crowding.

[0028] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the main conveying channel 401 includes an outer baffle 40 and an inner baffle 48 that are symmetrically erected above the second conveyor belt 42 and the third conveyor belt 43 and are curved in an S-shape. The outer baffle 40 is integrally curved in an S-shape and connected to the frame 1. Several dividing plates 44 and partition plates 41 are provided on the inner side of the outer baffle 40.

[0029] Furthermore, in the above structure, the inner baffle 48 includes an inner side plate 481 disposed on the second conveyor belt 42 and parallel to the first end of the outer baffle 40, a split plate 44 and a partition plate 41 alternately disposed at the end of the inner side plate 481 along an S-shaped trajectory, the partition plate 41 being equally spaced above the third conveyor belt 43 and dividing the area above the third conveyor belt 43 into several split conveying channels 411, and the split plate 44 being disposed at the feed end of the split conveying channel 411.

[0030] The outer baffle 40 has an integrated S-shaped curved structure and is fixed to the frame 1. Together with the inner baffle 48, it forms a closed main conveying channel 401. The inner side plate 481 of the inner baffle 48 is parallel to the first end of the outer baffle 40, ensuring that the bottle caps from the first conveyor belt 11 can smoothly enter the main conveying channel 401. The subsequent alternating arrangement of the splitting plate 44 and the partition plate 41 along the S-shaped trajectory divides the diversion nodes and independent channels. The split conveying channels 411, which are equally spaced by the partition plate 41, provide a basic structure for multi-column diversion. The S-shaped main conveying channel 401 not only ensures the continuity of bottle cap conveying, but also reserves sufficient reaction time for the action of the splitting plate 44.

[0031] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a fixing frame 47 connected to the frame 1 is provided above the dividing plate 44. The fixing frame 47 is provided with a second motor 46 corresponding to the number of dividing plates 44. A third rotating shaft 45 is connected to the top of the dividing plate 44. The upper end of the third rotating shaft 45 passes through the fixing frame 47 and is connected to the second motor 46 for transmission.

[0032] The fixed frame 47 is connected to the frame 1 and can stably support the second motor 46 and the third rotating shaft 45. The second motor 46 corresponds one-to-one with the sorting plate 44. The power is directly transmitted to the sorting plate 44 through the third rotating shaft 45. The rotation angle and timing of a single sorting plate 44 can be flexibly controlled according to the diversion requirements. Compared with the traditional passive guide, the active motor drive avoids the jamming problem caused by uneven bottle cap delivery and greatly improves the diversion stability. The independent control capability of a single sorting plate 44 can accurately guide the bottle cap to any designated sorting delivery channel 411, adapting to the multi-column diversion requirements.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A directional sorting and conveying device for metal bottle caps, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that, The assembly includes a sorting component (2), a spacing component (3), and a sorting conveyor component (4) arranged sequentially on a frame (1) along the material feeding direction. A first conveyor belt (11) is provided on the frame (1). The sorting component (2) and the spacing component (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt (11). The sorting conveyor component (4) is located at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt (11). The sorting component (2) includes a pusher plate (21) arranged above the first conveyor belt (11), a retractable push rod (22) symmetrically arranged on the frame (1), and a connecting plate (23) connected to the rear end of the push rod (22). The connecting plate (23) is provided with a number of cams (26) on its rear side. The split conveying assembly (4) includes a second conveyor belt (42) provided at the discharge end of the first conveyor belt (11) and a number of third conveyor belts (43) arranged in parallel at the discharge end of the second conveyor belt (42). The second conveyor belt (42) and the third conveyor belt (43) are provided with a main conveying channel (401) that is bent in an S-shape. The third conveyor belt (43) is provided with a number of split conveying channels (411) that are connected to the main conveying channel (401). The split conveying channels (411) are arranged corresponding to the third conveyor belt (43).

2. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) has a mounting bracket (24) below the cam (26). The mounting bracket (24) has a first rotating shaft (27) on it. The first rotating shaft (27) is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket (24). The cam (26) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft (27). One end of the first rotating shaft (27) is connected to a first motor (25).

3. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the push rod (22) is connected to the push plate (21). A spring (28) is sleeved on the outside of the rear end of the push rod (22) between the connecting plate (23) and the frame (1). The two ends of the spring (28) abut against the connecting plate (23) and the frame (1) respectively. Guide rods (20) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the push plate (21). The guide rods (20) are telescopically arranged through the frame (1).

4. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pitching assembly (3) includes pitching wheels (31) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first conveyor belt (11). The pitching wheels (31) are provided with a second rotating shaft (33) rotatably connected to the frame (1). The frame (1) is provided with a drive motor that is pulsatorically connected to the second rotating shaft (33). Several pitching half-grooves (32) are arranged on the pitching wheels (31) in a rotationally symmetrical manner. The pitching half-grooves (32) between two pitching wheels (31) enclose and form a pitching groove above the first conveyor belt (11).

5. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main conveying channel (401) includes an outer baffle (40) and an inner baffle (48) that are symmetrically erected above the second conveyor belt (42) and the third conveyor belt (43) and are bent in an S-shape. The outer baffle (40) is integrally bent in an S-shape and connected to the frame (1). Several dividing plates (44) and partition plates (41) are provided on the inner side of the outer baffle (40).

6. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner baffle (48) includes an inner side plate (481) disposed on the second conveyor belt (42) and parallel to the first end of the outer baffle (40), a split plate (44) and a partition plate (41) alternately disposed at the end of the inner side plate (481) along an S-shaped trajectory. The partition plate (41) is erected at equal intervals above the third conveyor belt (43) and divides the upper part of the third conveyor belt (43) into several split conveying channels (411). The split plate (44) is disposed at the feed end of the split conveying channel (411).

7. The orientation and conveying device for metal bottle caps according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fixed frame (47) connected to the frame (1) is provided above the dividing plate (44). The fixed frame (47) is provided with a second motor (46) corresponding to the number of dividing plates (44). A third rotating shaft (45) is connected to the top of the dividing plate (44). The upper end of the third rotating shaft (45) passes through the fixed frame (47) and is connected to the second motor (46) for transmission.

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