Manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics

Abstract

The present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus for filling a spherical cosmetic container with cosmetics, and includes a supply unit for supplying a spherical ball container, a rotating unit for transmitting and rotationally moving the ball container supplied by the supply unit, a punching unit for forming an injection hole in the ball container moved by the supply unit, an injection unit for injecting a beauty liquid into the ball container moved by the rotating unit through the injection hole, a sealing unit for sealing the ball container into which the beauty liquid has been injected and moved by the rotating unit, and a discharging unit for discharging the ball container moved by the rotating unit. Thereby, by punching an injection hole in the ball container moved by the rotating plate, injecting a beauty liquid, and sealing the injection hole, not only can mass production be carried out quickly and hygienically through the automation of the equipment, but also the volume of the equipment can be minimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics, and more particularly, to a manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics for automatically manufacturing a cosmetic ball in which a beauty liquid is injected into a spherical ball container.

Background Art

[0002] Existing soft capsule cosmetics use natural materials without using plastic because their materials are gelatin, plant carrageenan, agar, etc., and are suitable for molding at low temperatures. However, soft capsule cosmetics have the characteristic of being vulnerable to moisture due to the properties of the materials. When a cosmetic containing moisture is encapsulated in a soft capsule, a phenomenon occurs in which it reacts with the moisture and dissolves. In addition, in soft capsules, a phenomenon occurs in which the soft capsules harden over time as the moisture contained in the soft capsules evaporates into the air. Most of the basic cosmetics except for colored cosmetics such as lotion, emulsion, and cream have a moisture content of 50% or more. Therefore, such types of cosmetics cannot be encapsulated in soft capsules and usually need to have an oil content of at least 90% or more.

[0003] For these reasons, soft capsule cosmetics have many restrictions due to the moisture content and it is difficult to make various types of cosmetics. In addition, since soft capsules are sensitive to moisture and temperature in the air, they must be stored in another airtight container.

[0004] A cosmetic container has a function of safely storing cosmetics from the internal and external environments. The container should not be dissolved by the cosmetics or the cosmetics should not penetrate the container, and over time, the container should not be deformed by the contents or the components of the container should not elute and mix with the contents.

[0005] However, since most basic cosmetics contain much more water than oil, the cosmetic container must prevent water from escaping from the container, and the container must not be dissolved by water or oil. Also, the container itself must not deform within the shelf life of the cosmetics due to external moisture and temperature.

[0006] Conventionally, soft capsules widely used for disposable purposes are made of materials such as gelatin and carrageenan, and thus have the property of being dissolved by water. Therefore, there is a limit that only oily substances can be contained. Therefore, it is not suitable for use as a general cosmetic container.

[0007] Also, when using cosmetics, those with a lid that opens and closes the container, not only do cosmetic ingredients such as vitamins bind to oxygen in the air and are oxidized and destroyed during the process, but there are also fungi and bacteria that are invisible to the eye and affect the storage state of the cosmetic contents in the air, and there is a risk of contamination during the process of opening and closing the cosmetics.

[0008] Therefore, in order to solve this problem, a disposable sealed spherical structure is made using environmentally friendly plastic materials such as carbon-saving materials. Even when storing cosmetics containing a large amount of water for more than one year, the capsule does not deform or elute due to the contents, and the contents are safely stored. By putting an amount suitable for one adult dose into a spherical ball-shaped capsule and maintaining a sealed state until use, a cosmetic container that prevents contamination and oxidation by harmful substances in the air is required.

[0009] Also, a cosmetic container that can be decomposed by microorganisms after a certain period of time even when buried and prevent environmental pollution is required.

[0010] As prior art documents in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, there are Patent Document 1: Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2349010, etc.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0011] [Patent Document 1] Republic of Korea Patent Registration Bulletin No. 10-2349010 [Summary of the Invention] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0012] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and by injecting and sealing a beauty liquid into a spherical ball container using a biodegradable plastic material, not only to produce a hygienic and environmentally friendly cosmetic ball, but also to provide a manufacturing apparatus capable of quickly and easily mass-producing the cosmetic ball. [Means for Solving the Problems]

[0013] To achieve the above object, a manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a supply unit for supplying a spherical ball container, a rotating unit for transferring and rotating the ball container supplied by the supply unit, a punching unit for forming an injection hole in the ball container moved by the supply unit, an injection unit for injecting a beauty liquid into the ball container moved by the rotating unit through the injection hole, a sealing unit for sealing the ball container into which the beauty liquid is injected by the injection unit and moved by the rotating unit, and a discharging unit for discharging the ball container moved by the rotating unit.

[0014] Further, transfer plates are coupled to the rotating plate at equal intervals along the circumference, and seating holes are formed in the transfer plates so that a part of the ball container protrudes and seats thereon.

[0015] Further, a perforated plate having a heated punching pin for forming the injection hole is coupled to the punching unit so as to be vertically movable.

[0016] Further, a first fixing plate that descends together with the perforated plate to fix the ball container is coupled to the punching unit.

[0017] Further, the first fixing plate is elastically connected to the perforated plate and is in close contact with the perforated plate when in close contact with the transfer plate. An insertion hole is formed in the first fixing plate at a position facing the perforating pin. When in close contact with the perforated plate, the perforating pin is inserted into the insertion hole to form the injection hole in the ball container.

[0018] Also, the sealing part includes a film supply unit that supplies a film paper above the ball container, a fusing unit that fuses the film paper disposed above the ball container to the ball container, and a cutting unit that cuts the film paper fused to the ball container.

[0019] Further, a mounting plate is coupled to the lower end inside the seating hole of the transfer plate so as to be vertically movable. The ball container sealed by the sealing part is lifted to the upper end of the transfer plate. The discharging part is characterized in that it pushes and discharges the ball container lifted to the upper end of the transfer plate by a discharge plate.

[0020] Also, an extension shaft penetrating to the lower end of the rotating plate is coupled to the lower end of the mounting plate. A lifting shaft is coupled to the discharging part at a position facing the extension shaft below the rotating part so as to be vertically movable. The extension shaft is lifted and lowered by the lifting shaft.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] According to the manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-type cosmetic container according to the present invention with cosmetics, by perforating an injection hole in the ball container moved by the rotating plate, injecting a beauty liquid, and sealing the injection hole, not only can it be mass-produced quickly and hygienically by automating the equipment, but also the volume of the equipment can be minimized.

[0022] In addition, after fixing a spherical ball container with a transfer plate and a first fixing plate, by forming an injection hole with a perforating pin, when perforating the injection hole in the spherical ball container, an effect that the ball container can be accurately perforated without flowing can be obtained.

[0023] Also, after injecting a beauty liquid into the injection hole with an injection needle and then fusing and sealing the film paper, an effect that the beauty liquid can be injected quickly and accurately and can be easily opened by the film paper can be obtained.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become apparent by referring to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and can be implemented in various different forms. Merely, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to enable those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains to fully understand the scope of the invention. The present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals throughout the specification refer to the same components.

[0027] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings for explaining a manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Referring to these drawings, a manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to the present embodiment is characterized in that it can automate the manufacture of ball containers.

[0029] A manufacturing apparatus 100 for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to the present embodiment that can provide such an effect includes a supply unit 110, a transfer unit 120, a rotation unit 130, a confirmation unit 140, a punching unit 150, an injection unit 160, a sealing unit 170, and a discharge unit 180.

[0030] The supply unit 110 is for supplying the ball containers 10, and is provided with a pack supply unit 111 for supplying a large number of ball containers 10.

[0031] For example, as the pack supply unit 111, a device such as a conveyor is used to supply a large number of ball containers 10.

[0032] The supply unit 110 is provided with an alignment plate 112 so that the ball containers 10 supplied by the pack supply unit 111 are aligned.

[0033] A plurality of alignment holes 112a are formed in the alignment plate 112 so that a plurality of ball containers 10 can be seated.

[0034] The alignment holes 112a are formed so that a part of the ball container 10 is exposed.

[0035] For example, the alignment holes 112a are formed in a hemispherical shape so that the spherical ball container 10 can be seated.

[0036] On the other hand, as an example, the ball container 10 is made by pelletizing NuPlastiQ, which is a starch biopolymer made of a plasticized starch resin with a low moisture content manufactured by BioLogiQ.

[0037] A product (BioBlend) produced by mixing 25% of this pellet and 75% of LDPE for extrusion is provided, and 3% of an LDPE-based color masterbatch required for the outer coating color of the ball container 10 is mixed therein, and a spherical sealed ball container 10 can be produced using hollow molding direct blow.

[0038] In addition, the ball container 10 produced in this way is biodegradable after a certain period of time in a landfilled state and does not generate microplastics, which is also useful for preventing environmental pollution by existing plastics.

[0039] The transfer unit 120 is for transferring the ball containers 10 aligned on the alignment plate 112, and is provided with a suction unit 121 that sucks and transfers the ball containers 10 aligned on the alignment plate 112.

[0040] For example, as the adsorption unit 121, a device such as a vacuum adsorber is used.

[0041] The rotating unit 130 is for rotating and moving the ball container 10 transmitted from the transfer unit 120, and includes a rotating plate 131 that rotates by a drive motor 132.

[0042] On the upper surface of the rotating plate 131, transfer plates 133 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference.

[0043] On the transfer plate 133, a seating hole 133a is formed so that the ball container 10 can be seated thereon.

[0044] The seating hole 133a of the transfer plate 133 is formed in a shape and number corresponding to the alignment holes 112a of the alignment plate 112.

[0045] On the rotating plate 131, first through holes 131a are formed at positions facing both sides of the lower surface of the transfer plate 133.

[0046] On the lower surface inside the seating hole 133a, a seating plate 134 is coupled so as to be able to move up and down.

[0047] On the lower surface of the seating plate 134, an extension shaft 134a is coupled so as to penetrate to the lower surface of the rotating plate 131.

[0048] In the rotating plate 131 and the transfer plate 133, second through holes 131b and third through holes 133b are formed so that the extension shaft 134a penetrates therethrough.

[0049] The confirmation unit 140 senses the ball container 10 by a sensor unit 141, and is provided on one side of the supply unit 110.

[0050] When the confirmation unit 140 is arranged such that the transfer plate 133 moved by the rotation unit 130 faces it, the sensor unit 141 senses the ball container 10 placed on the transfer plate 133.

[0051] The confirmation unit 140 senses the placement position, number, and outer shape of the ball container 10.

[0052] For example, as the sensor unit 141, at least one of a camera sensor, an infrared sensor, and a proximity sensor may be used.

[0053] The perforation unit 150 is for forming the injection hole 11 in the ball container 10 and is provided on one side of the confirmation unit 140.

[0054] A drive cylinder 151 is provided at a position of the perforation unit 150 facing the transfer plate 133 moved by the rotation unit 130.

[0055] A perforation plate 152 is coupled to the drive cylinder 151 so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0056] A perforation pin 152a is coupled to the lower surface of the perforation plate 152 at a position corresponding to the placement hole 133a in a state of being arranged to face the transfer plate 133.

[0057] The perforation pin 152a is for perforating the ball container 10, has a separate heating device built therein, and is heated to a high temperature by the heating device.

[0058] The injection hole 11 is formed in the ball container 10 located in a straight line by the vertical movement of the perforation plate 152 by the perforation pin 152a.

[0059] Fourth through holes 152b are formed on both sides of the perforation plate 152.

[0060] A first fixing plate 153 is coupled to the lower end of the perforated plate 152 so as to be movable vertically at a certain distance apart.

[0061] A first fixing hole 153a is formed in the first fixing plate 153 so as to correspond to a protruding portion of the ball container 10 seated on the transfer plate 133.

[0062] A fifth through-hole 153b is formed at the center of the first fixing hole 153a so that the perforating pin 152a can penetrate therethrough.

[0063] In addition, guide shafts 153c are formed on both sides of the first fixing plate 153 so as to penetrate through the fourth through-hole 152b.

[0064] The guide shaft 153c is formed with a hooking portion such that the upper end thereof is hooked and fixed to the upper surface of the perforated plate 152.

[0065] A first elastic body 153d is coupled between the perforated plate 152 and the first fixing plate 153 below the guide shaft 153c.

[0066] Here, the first fixing plate 153 moves downward together when moving downward below the perforated plate 152, and only the perforated plate 152 moves downward when coming into close contact with the transfer plate 133.

[0067] Therefore, with the ball container 10 seated on the transfer plate 133 fixed by the first fixing hole 153a of the first fixing plate 153, the perforating pin 152a penetrates through the fifth through-hole 153b, so that the ball container 10 can be perforated while being fixed.

[0068] The injection part 160 is for injecting a beauty liquid through the injection hole 11 of the ball container 10, and is provided on one side of the perforating part 150.

[0069] A housing 161 is provided in the injection part 160 so as to be movable vertically.

[0070] Inside the housing 161, an injection path 161a is formed so that the beauty liquid can move.

[0071] On one side of the housing 161, a storage tank 162 is coupled which is connected to the injection path 161a and stores the beauty liquid.

[0072] On the other side of the housing 161, an injection needle 163 is coupled which is connected to the injection path 161a and can discharge the beauty liquid from the storage tank 162.

[0073] On the upper part of the housing 161, an injection cylinder 164 is coupled which inhales a certain amount of the beauty liquid from the storage tank 162 into the injection path 161a and then discharges it through the injection needle 163.

[0074] A second elastic body 165 is coupled to the lower end of the injection cylinder 164.

[0075] The injection cylinder 164 moves in the vertical direction by pressure, and when the pressure is released in the state of moving downward, it rises a certain distance by the elasticity of the second elastic body 165.

[0076] In the injection path 161a, a first on-off valve 166 is coupled at positions adjacent to the storage tank 162 on both sides of the injection cylinder 164, and a second on-off valve 167 is coupled at a position adjacent to the injection needle 163.

[0077] Thereby, when the transfer plate 133 is moved by the rotating part 130, the injection part 160 is arranged in a state where the injection hole 11 of the ball container 10 and the injection needle 163 face each other, and the housing 161 moves downward so that the injection needle 163 is inserted into the injection hole 11.

[0078] When the first on-off valve 166 is opened with the second on-off valve 167 closed, the inside of the injection cylinder 164 is filled with the beauty liquid.

[0079] After the injection cylinder 164 is filled with the beauty liquid, with the first on-off valve 166 closed and the second on-off valve 167 open, the injection cylinder 164 is driven, and the beauty liquid filled inside is discharged through the injection needle 163.

[0080] At this time, when the injection cylinder 164 moves downward due to pressure, the second elastic body 165 contracts, and after the beauty liquid is discharged, the pressure of the injection cylinder 164 is released.

[0081] When the pressure of the injection cylinder 164 is released, the second elastic body 165 rises to a certain height due to its elasticity, and the beauty liquid remaining inside the injection needle 163 is sucked in by the rising pressure.

[0082] Due to the opening and closing of the first on-off valve 166 and the second on-off valve 167, and the rising pressure caused by the elasticity of the second elastic body 165 when the pressure of the injection cylinder 164 is released, the remaining beauty liquid in the injection needle 163 can be sucked in, and the beauty liquid can be injected more accurately and hygienically.

[0083] The sealing part 170 is for sealing the injection hole 11 of the ball container 10, and is provided on one side of the injection part 160.

[0084] A second fixed plate 171 is coupled to the sealing part 170 at a position facing the transfer plate 133 moved by the rotating part 130.

[0085] A second fixing hole 171a is formed at the lower part of the second fixed plate 171 so as to correspond to the protruding part of the ball container 10 resting on the transfer plate 133.

[0086] Here, the second fixing hole 171a is formed such that the protruding part of the ball container 10 partially protrudes above the second fixed plate 171.

[0087] A grip hole 171b is formed on one side of the second fixing hole 171a.

[0088] A first lifting unit 172 is coupled to the sealing part 170 below the rotating part 130.

[0089] A first lifting shaft 172a is coupled to the first lifting unit 172 so as to be movable in the vertical direction at a position facing the first through hole 131a of the rotating plate 131.

[0090] The first lifting shaft 172a moves upward through the first through hole 131a, and pushes and lifts the lower end of the transfer plate 133.

[0091] At this time, the transfer plate 133 is in close contact with the lower surface of the second fixing plate 171, and the ball container 10 is fixed to the second fixing hole 171a.

[0092] A film supply unit 173 for supplying the film paper 20 is coupled to the upper surface of the second fixing plate 171 of the sealing part 170.

[0093] A supply roller 173a is coupled to the upper part of the film supply unit 173. When the film paper 20 is wound and rotated, the film paper 20 is unwound and supplied above the second fixing plate 171.

[0094] A recovery roller 173b for recovering the remaining film paper 20 fused and cut by the second fixing plate 171 is coupled to the lower part of the film supply unit 173.

[0095] A first transfer unit 174 is coupled to the film supply unit 173 above the second fixing plate 171.

[0096] A fusion unit 175 and a cutting unit 176 are coupled to the first transfer unit 174.

[0097] The first transfer unit 174, when driven, moves the fusing unit 175 and the cutting unit 176 in sequence to positions facing the second fixing plate 171.

[0098] The first transfer unit 174, when driven, moves the fusing unit 175 and the cutting unit 176 above the second fixing plate 171 so as to face the second fixing plate 171 respectively.

[0099] A fusing shaft 175a is coupled to the fusing unit 175 so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0100] The fusing shaft 175a is disposed at a position facing the second fixing hole 171a.

[0101] By moving downward, the fusing shaft 175a presses the film paper 20 disposed above the second fixing plate 171 against the second fixing hole 171a to make it adhere to the ball container 10, and then fuses the portion corresponding to the second fixing hole 171a to seal the injection hole 11.

[0102] Also, a cutting shaft 176a is coupled to the cutting unit 176 so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0103] The cutting shaft 176a is for cutting the film paper 20, and is disposed at a position facing the second fixing hole 171a and is formed to correspond to the second fixing hole 171a and the grip hole 171b.

[0104] When the cutting shaft 176a moves downward, the portions of the film paper 20 corresponding to the second fixing hole 171a and the grip hole 171b are cut.

[0105] Here, only the portion of the film paper 20 corresponding to the second fixing hole 171a is fused, and the portion corresponding to the grip hole 171b is not fused.

[0106] At this time, a grip portion 21 is formed on the cut film paper 20 at a portion corresponding to the grip hole 171b without being fused to the ball container 10.

[0107] The discharge portion 180 is for discharging the ball container 10 seated on the transfer plate 133 and is provided on one side of the seal portion 170.

[0108] A second lifting unit 181 is coupled to the discharge portion 180 below the rotating portion 130.

[0109] A second lifting shaft 181a is coupled to the second lifting unit 181 so as to be movable in the vertical direction at a position facing the second through hole 131b of the rotating plate 131.

[0110] Here, the second lifting shaft 181a is coupled to a position of the second through hole 131b facing the third through hole 133b of the transfer plate 133.

[0111] The second lifting shaft 181a moves upward through the second through hole 131b and pushes and lifts the lower end of the extension shaft 134a of the seating plate 134.

[0112] Here, the seating plate 134 is lifted to the upper end of the transfer plate 133 by the second lifting unit 181.

[0113] In addition, a second transfer unit 182 for pressing and discharging the ball container 10 located at the upper end of the transfer plate 133 is coupled to the discharge portion 180.

[0114] A discharge plate 182a is coupled to the second transfer unit 182 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction.

[0115] The discharge plate 182a discharges the ball container 10 lifted by the second lifting shaft 181a by moving backward in a state of moving forward.

[0116] According to the manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container according to the present invention with cosmetics, by punching an injection hole in the ball container moved by a rotating plate, injecting a beauty liquid, and sealing the injection hole, not only can mass production be carried out quickly and hygienically by automating the equipment, but also the volume of the equipment can be minimized.

[0117] Further, after fixing the spherical ball container by a transfer plate and a first fixing plate, by forming an injection hole with a punching pin, when punching an injection hole in the spherical ball container, the effect that the ball container can be accurately punched without flowing can be obtained.

[0118] Also, after injecting a beauty liquid into the injection hole with an injection needle, by fusing and sealing a film paper, not only can the beauty liquid be injected quickly and accurately, but also the effect that it can be easily opened by the film paper can be obtained.

[0119] Those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical idea and essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described later rather than the above detailed description, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A supply unit for supplying a spherical ball container; A rotating unit that is transmitted with the ball container supplied by the supply unit and rotates and moves; A punching unit that forms an injection hole in the ball container moved by the supply unit; An injection unit that injects a beauty liquid into the ball container moved by the rotating unit through the injection hole; A sealing unit that seals the ball container into which the beauty liquid has been injected and moved by the rotating unit; And a discharging unit that discharges the ball container moved by the rotating unit. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics, characterized in that.

2. Transfer plates are coupled to the rotating plate at equal intervals along the circumference. The transfer plate is formed with a seating hole so that a part of the ball container protrudes and seats thereon. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to Claim 1.

3. A punching plate formed with a heated punching pin for forming the injection hole is coupled to the punching unit so as to be vertically movable. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to Claim 2.

4. A first fixing plate that descends together with the punching plate to fix the ball container is coupled to the punching unit. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to Claim 3.

5. The first fixing plate is elastically connected to the punching plate and is in close contact with the punching plate when in close contact with the transfer plate. The first fixing plate is formed with an insertion hole at a position facing the punching pin, and when in close contact with the punching plate, the punching pin is inserted into the insertion hole to form the injection hole in the ball container. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to Claim 4.

6. The sealing unit includes: A film supply unit that supplies a film paper above the ball container; A fusing unit that fuses the film paper disposed above the ball container to the ball container; And a cutting unit that cuts the film paper fused to the ball container. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-shaped cosmetic container with cosmetics according to Claim 2.

7. A seating plate is coupled to the transfer plate so as to be vertically movable at the inner lower end of the seating hole, and the ball container sealed by the sealing unit is raised to the upper end of the transfer plate. The discharging unit pushes and discharges the ball container raised to the upper end of the transfer plate by a discharging plate. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-type cosmetic container according to claim 2 with cosmetics.

8. At the lower end of the fixing plate, an extension shaft penetrating to the lower end of the rotating plate is coupled. In the discharging portion, a lifting shaft is coupled to be vertically movable at a position facing the extension shaft below the rotating portion, and the extension shaft is lifted and lowered by the lifting shaft. A manufacturing apparatus for filling a ball-type cosmetic container according to claim 7 with cosmetics.

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