Servo-Driven Singling Equipment for Lollipop Packaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lollipop packaging machines are not suitable for high-capacity lollipop singling and are difficult to operate, as they are not designed for lollipops with sticks, leading to inefficiencies in separation and processing.
Innovation Solution
A singling equipment with a horizontally rotating sorting disc and vertically rotating transfer wheels driven by servomotors, allowing precise control of rotation speed and torque, along with identification systems to ensure correct operation and adaptation for specific lollipop sizes, enables efficient singling and processing of lollipops.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional packaging machines are used for lollipop separation, then basic packaging function is achieved, but singling rate is low and operation is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a horizontally rotating singling disc with vertically rotating transfer wheels, where each component can rotate independently with adjustable speeds. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt to different lollipop sizes and packaging requirements, significantly improving singling rate while maintaining ease of operation through programmable control sequences.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes operational parameters by using servomotors that can independently control rotation speed and torque of the singling disc and transfer wheels. This parameter control enables optimization of singling performance for different lollipop types while keeping the machine easy to operate through automated parameter adjustment based on pre-programmed sequences.
2Productivity
If conventional machines are used for lollipop handling, then basic separation is achieved, but capacity is relatively low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the lollipop handling process into distinct functional zones: the singling disc with multiple pockets for individual lollipop accommodation, and separate transfer wheels for stick engagement and conveyance. This segmentation increases singling capacity by allowing parallel processing of multiple lollipops while keeping each segment relatively simple in design.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a vertical dimension by using vertically rotating transfer wheels that engage with lollipop sticks, complementing the horizontal rotation of the singling disc. This multi-dimensional approach increases capacity by utilizing both horizontal and vertical motion spaces without significantly increasing overall machine footprint or complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise control is implemented for lollipop positioning, then singling accuracy is improved, but equipment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors that detect the position and orientation of lollipops on the singling disc and transfer wheels. This feedback mechanism enables real-time adjustment of motor control to achieve precise positioning and handling of lollipops, while the automated feedback loop maintains ease of operation without requiring complex manual adjustment systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces complex mechanical positioning mechanisms with electronically controlled servomotors that can be precisely controlled through software. This substitution achieves high positioning precision for lollipop handling while reducing mechanical complexity and enabling easier operation through programmable control sequences.
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AI summary
Singling equipment for an apparatus for packaging lollipops, each lollipop having a head and a stick, the singling equipment includes: a horizontally rotating sorting disc with a plurality of pockets, each of the pockets accommodating the head of the lollipop; a vertically rotating first transfer wheel with a plurality of indentations for the stick of the lollipop; and a vertically rotating second transfer wheel with a plurality of holding means, each of the holding means gripping the stick of the lollipop, the horizontally rotating sorting disc and the vertically rotating first transfer wheel are each driven by a servomotor, whose speed of rotation and/or torque is controlled independently.