CN215707442U

CN215707442U - Sorting machine

Info

Publication number: CN215707442U
Application number: CN202120964414.1U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 罗翔
Original assignee: Abbott Diagnostic Products Shanghai Co ltd
Current assignee: Abbott Diagnostic Products Shanghai Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-05-07
Filing date: 2021-05-07
Publication date: 2022-02-01
Anticipated expiration: 2031-05-07

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting machine, comprising: the device comprises a support frame, a conveying track arranged along the length direction of the support frame and a sequencing auxiliary device arranged along the width direction of the support frame; the sequencing auxiliary device comprises a plurality of guide pieces arranged at intervals along the width direction of the support frame, and the guide pieces are all positioned above the conveying track; the guide pieces are used for butting a feed opening of a packaging machine and guiding a product of the feed opening to enter the conveying track; and a roller part for guiding the products to enter the conveying track and accelerating or decelerating the products is arranged between every two adjacent guide pieces. The utility model can quickly and accurately sequence the products packaged by the packaging machine.

Description

Sorting machine

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of packaging, and particularly relates to a sorting machine.

Background

Products packaged by the existing packaging machine are generally sorted by a sorting machine and automatically placed into a carton box through an automatic mechanism. However, since the front section of the sorter is usually directly butted with the feed opening of the packaging machine, the products cannot be quickly and accurately sorted, and the subsequent boxing operation is affected.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model aims to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide a sorting machine which can quickly and accurately sort products packaged by a packaging machine.

In order to solve the technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a sequencer, comprising: the device comprises a support frame, a conveying track arranged along the length direction of the support frame and a sequencing auxiliary device arranged along the width direction of the support frame; the sequencing auxiliary device comprises a plurality of guide pieces arranged at intervals along the width direction of the support frame, and the guide pieces are all positioned above the conveying track; the guide pieces are used for butting a feed opening of a packaging machine and guiding a product discharged from the feed opening to enter the conveying track; and a roller part for guiding the products to enter the conveying track and accelerating or decelerating the products is arranged between every two adjacent guide pieces.

In a specific embodiment, the conveying track is provided with a plurality of groove bodies for placing the products, the groove bodies are arranged along the width direction of the conveying track, and the width of each groove body is the same.

In a specific embodiment, the tank is used for placing one of the products.

In one embodiment, the cross-section of the channel is U-shaped.

In a specific embodiment, a first sensor for detecting the trough body is arranged on the first guide piece close to the first end of the support frame, the first sensor faces the first end of the support frame, a second sensor for detecting the product is arranged on the first guide piece and/or a second guide piece adjacent to the first guide piece, the first sensor and the second sensor are both connected with a first motor through a control part, and the first motor is connected with the conveying track; when the first sensor detects the groove body, the first sensor drives the first motor to work through the control part, the first motor drives the groove body to move to a position between the first guide piece and the second guide piece, the position is opposite to the position where the product is discharged from the discharging opening, and then the first sensor stops working; when the second sensor detects that the product is placed in the groove body, the second sensor drives the first motor to work through the control part, the first motor drives the groove body to move a certain distance towards the second end of the supporting frame, and the distance is equal to the width of the groove body.

In a particular embodiment, the second sensor is disposed within a sensor holder, the sensor holder being coupled to the first guide and the second guide.

In a specific embodiment, the number of the second sensors is plural.

In a specific embodiment, the output end of the first motor is connected with the input end of a speed reducer, and the output end of the speed reducer is connected with the conveying track through a synchronous belt or a synchronous chain.

In a specific embodiment, a guide portion is disposed at one end of each guide member close to the discharge opening, and the guide portions of two adjacent guide members are disposed opposite to each other and used for guiding the products to the conveying track together.

In one embodiment, two ends of the guide member are respectively connected with two sides of the support frame through support plates.

In a specific embodiment, the roller part is connected with a second motor, and the second motor is connected with the supporting plate through a motor support.

In a specific embodiment, the second motor is connected with a speed regulation knob arranged on the electric control cabinet.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

1. the sequencing machine is provided with the sequencing auxiliary device, the sequencing auxiliary device comprises the roller part and the plurality of guide pieces, and products packaged by the packaging machine can be rapidly and accurately sequenced.

2. The conveying track of the sorting machine is provided with the plurality of groove bodies, so that products can be placed conveniently, and the products can be sorted conveniently.

3. The groove body of the sorting machine is used for placing a product, so that the product can be further conveniently sorted, and a subsequent manipulator can conveniently complete the grabbing action.

4. The sorting machine is provided with the first sensor and the second sensor, so that the accuracy of the product entering the tank body can be further improved.

5. The sorting machine has the advantages that the number of the second sensors is multiple, and the accuracy and the reliability of product detection can be improved.

6. The guide piece of the sorting machine is provided with the guide part, so that the speed and the accuracy of the product entering the conveying track can be further improved.

7. The second motor of the sorting machine is connected with the speed regulating knob arranged on the electric control cabinet, so that the products can be simply, conveniently and efficiently placed at a proper position in the groove body, and the subsequent mechanical arm can conveniently complete the grabbing action.

Drawings

Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of the docking of a sequencer with a packaging machine according to an embodiment of the utility model;

FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view of the interface of the sorter and the wrapping machine according to one embodiment of the utility model;

fig. 3 shows a partial structure diagram of the interface of the sequencing machine and the packaging machine according to another embodiment of the utility model.

Wherein, 1-a support frame; 11-a first end of the support frame; 12-a second end of the support frame; 2-a transfer track; 3 a sequencing assistance device; 31-a guide; 311-a guide portion; 32-a roller section; 33-a first sensor; 34-a second sensor; 35-a sensor holder; 36 a supporting plate; 37-a second motor; 38-motor support; 4-packaging machine; 41-a feed opening; 5-a first motor.

Detailed Description

The utility model will be further described with reference to examples of embodiments shown in the drawings.

Directional phrases used in connection with the present invention, such as "above," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., are intended to be open-ended relative to the appended drawings. Accordingly, the directional terms used are used for explanation and understanding of the present invention, and are not used for limiting the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the sorting machine of the present invention comprises: the device comprises a support frame 1, a conveying track 2 arranged along the length direction of the support frame 1 and a sequencing auxiliary device 3 arranged along the width direction of the support frame 1. The sequencing assisting device 3 includes a plurality of guides 31 arranged at intervals in the width direction of the support frame 1, and each of the plurality of guides 31 is located above the conveying rail 2. The plurality of guide members 31 are all used for abutting against the feed opening 41 of the packaging machine 4 and guiding the product of the feed opening 41 to enter the conveying track 2, and the plurality of guide members 31 can limit the displacement in the left-right direction during product feeding, so that the product is ensured to accurately fall on the conveying track 2. A roller part 32 for guiding the product into the conveying rail 2 and accelerating or decelerating the product is provided at a position between two adjacent guide members 31. Accumulation of the product at the feed opening 41 can be avoided by acceleration of the roller section 32 (at a speed faster than the speed of the product discharge belt of the packaging machine). Thus, with the aid of the sorting aid 3, the sorting machine is able to sort the products packed by the packaging machine quickly and accurately.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, a plurality of grooves 21 for placing products are provided on the conveying track 2, so that the products can be conveniently placed and sorted. The chute body 21 is arranged in the width direction of the conveying rail 2. The width of each trough body 21 is the same, which can further facilitate the sequencing of the products.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, the slot 21 is used for placing a product, which can further facilitate the product sequencing and the subsequent manipulator to complete the grabbing action.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1-3, the cross-section of the channel 21 is U-shaped.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, a first sensor 33 for detecting the slot body 21 is arranged on the first guide 31 near the first end 11 of the supporting frame 1, and the first sensor 33 confirms the existence of the slot body 21 according to the difference between the side wall and the bottom wall of the slot body 21. The first sensor 33 faces the first end 11 of the support frame 1, and can detect the groove body 21 on the left side of the first sensor 33. The first guide 31 and/or the second guide 31 adjacent to the first guide 31 are provided with a second sensor 34 for detecting a product, and the second sensor 34 can confirm the presence of the product according to the difference between the tank 21 in which the product is not placed and the tank 21 in which the product is placed. The first sensor 33 and the second sensor 34 are connected to the first motor 5 through a control unit. The first motor 5 is connected to the transfer rail 2.

When the first sensor 33 detects the slot 21, the first sensor 33 drives the first motor 5 to operate through the control portion, the first motor 5 drives the slot 21 to move to a position between the first guide member 31 and the second guide member 31, where the product is discharged from the discharge opening 41, and then the first sensor 33 stops operating. Specifically, when the sequencer starts to work for the first time, the first sensor 33 detects the slot 21 and transmits a trigger signal to the control part, the control part drives the first motor 5 to work, the first motor 5 drives the slot 21 to move to a position between the first guide piece 31 and the second guide piece 31, the position is opposite to the position where the product is discharged from the discharge opening 41, then the first sensor 33 stops working, and the first motor 5 stops working. When the second sensor 34 detects that a product is placed in the groove body 21, the second sensor 34 drives the first motor 5 to work through the control part, the first motor 5 drives the groove body 21 to move a certain distance towards the second end 12 of the support frame 1, the distance is the width of one groove body 21, the product can be prevented from being accumulated in the groove body 21, and only one product is arranged in one groove body 21. Specifically, when the second sensor 34 detects that the product has been placed in this cell body 21, the second sensor 34 sends trigger signal to the control part, the work of the first motor 5 of control part drive, this cell body 21 of first motor 5 drive is held 12 directions to the second of support frame 1 and is removed certain distance (the width of a cell body 21), follow-up under the effect of second sensor 34, the sequencer can continuously work, utilize first sensor 33 and second sensor 34 can further improve the accuracy that the product got into in the cell body 21. When the sequencer starts to operate for the second time, the first sensor 33 is used again for triggering, and the second sensor 34 is used for ensuring that the sequencer operates continuously, and the operation is circulated in sequence.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the second sensor 34 is disposed in the sensor holder 35, which can improve the stability and reliability of the second sensor 34. The sensor holder 35 is connected to the first guide member 31 and the second guide member 31.

In a specific embodiment, the number of the second sensors 34 is plural, which can improve the accuracy and reliability of the product detection. Since the width of the product is smaller than the width of the tank body 21, a plurality of second sensors 34 are provided. Each second sensor 34, in turn, detects the product and is able to trigger the operation of the first motor 5. The number of the second sensors 34 can be set according to actual needs.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the number of the second sensors 34 is two.

In a specific embodiment, the output end of the first motor 5 is connected with the input end of a speed reducer, the output end of the speed reducer is connected with the conveying track 2 through a synchronous belt or a synchronous chain, the moving speed can be matched through the blanking speed, and only one product is ensured to be contained in each trough body 21.

In a specific embodiment, the conveying track 2 is capable of conveying 60 to 120 products per minute.

In a specific embodiment, the control part comprises a programmable logic controller (PLC controller) arranged in the electric control cabinet.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, one end of each guide 31 close to the feeding opening 41 is provided with a guide portion 311, and the guide portions 311 of two adjacent guide 31 are oppositely arranged and used for guiding the product to the conveying track 2 together, so that the speed and accuracy of the product entering the conveying track 2 can be further improved.

In a specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, two ends of the guiding element 31 are respectively connected to two sides of the supporting frame 1 through the supporting plate 36, so that the stability is good.

In one specific embodiment, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the roller portion 32 is connected to the driving portion. The driving unit includes the second motor 37 connected to the roller unit 32, and thus, the stability and efficiency of the operation of the roller unit 32 can be improved. The second motor 37 is connected with the supporting plate 36 through a motor support 38, so that the stability is good.

In a specific embodiment, the second motor 37 is connected to a speed regulation knob disposed on the electric control cabinet, and the speed regulation of the second motor 37 is performed by the speed regulation knob, so that the product can fall at a suitable position (adjustable forward or backward) in the trough body 21, and a subsequent manipulator can complete the grabbing action conveniently.

In one embodiment, the driving unit includes a handle connected to the roller unit 32, which is simple in structure and convenient to use.

The protective scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is apparent that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. It is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sequencer, comprising: the device comprises a support frame (1), a conveying track (2) arranged along the length direction of the support frame (1) and a sequencing auxiliary device (3) arranged along the width direction of the support frame (1); the sequencing auxiliary device (3) comprises a plurality of guide pieces (31) arranged at intervals along the width direction of the support frame (1), and the guide pieces (31) are all positioned above the conveying track (2); the guide pieces (31) are used for abutting against a feed opening (41) of a packaging machine (4) and guiding a product discharged from the feed opening (41) to enter the conveying track (2); a roller part (32) for guiding the products to enter the conveying track (2) and accelerating or decelerating the products is arranged between two adjacent guide pieces (31).

2. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of chutes (21) for placing the products are provided on the conveying track (2), the chutes (21) are arranged along the width direction of the conveying track, and the widths of the chutes (21) are the same.

3. The sorting machine according to claim 2, characterised in that said chute (21) is adapted to receive one of said products.

4. The sequencer according to claim 2, wherein said slot (21) is U-shaped in cross section.

5. The sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that a first sensor (33) for detecting the trough (21) is arranged on the first guide (31) close to the first end (11) of the support frame (1), the first sensor (33) is directed towards the first end (11) of the support frame (1), a second sensor (34) for detecting the product is arranged on the first guide (31) and/or on a second guide (31) adjacent to the first guide (31), the first sensor (33) and the second sensor (34) are connected to a first motor (5) through a control part, and the first motor (5) is connected to the conveying track (2);

when the first sensor (33) detects the groove body (21), the first sensor (33) drives the first motor (5) to work through the control part, the first motor (5) drives the groove body (21) to move to a position between the first guide piece (31) and the second guide piece (31) and opposite to the discharge opening (41) for discharging the product, and then the first sensor (33) stops working; when the second sensor (34) detects that the product is placed in the groove body (21), the second sensor (34) drives the first motor (5) to work through the control part, the first motor (5) drives the groove body (21) to move for a certain distance towards the direction of the second end (12) of the support frame (1), and the distance is the width of the groove body (21).

6. The sorting machine according to claim 5, characterised in that the second sensor (34) is arranged in a sensor holder (35), the sensor holder (35) being connected to the first guide (31) and the second guide (31).

7. The sequencer according to claim 5, wherein the number of said second sensors (34) is plural.

8. The sorting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the output of the first motor (5) is connected to the input of a reduction gear, the output of which is connected to the conveying track (2) by means of a timing belt or chain.

9. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that one end of the guide elements (31) close to the feed opening (41) is provided with a guide portion (311), and the guide portions (311) of two adjacent guide elements (31) are arranged opposite and are used to guide the products together to the conveying track (2).

10. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the two ends of the guide (31) are connected to the two sides of the support frame (1) by means of a support plate (36), respectively.

11. The sequencer according to claim 10, wherein said roller section (32) is connected to a second motor (37), said second motor (37) being connected to said support plate (36) by means of a motor support (38).

12. The sequencer according to claim 11, wherein said second motor (37) is connected to a speed knob provided on an electric control cabinet.