KR200416430Y1 - Automatic apparatus for arranging bottle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention can align the specific portion (10b) of the container 10 more easily by utilizing the simplicity and quickness of the transfer capacity of the conveyor belt (CB) more easily, and the power consumption is greatly reduced as a simpler structure In addition to the equipment cost can be greatly reduced, and relates to a container automatic alignment device 100 that can be more easily performed maintenance.

Description

Automatic Sorting Device for Containers {AUTOMATIC APPARATUS FOR ARRANGING BOTTLE}

1 is a plan view showing an automatic container alignment device according to the prior application.

Figure 2 is a front view showing the automatic container alignment device according to the prior application.

3A and 3B are front and top views showing the structure of the mounting member and the alignment jig provided at the edge of the center turntable of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

4A and 4B are front and plan views illustrating the relationship and operation of the mounting member, the alignment jig, and the alignment unit shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

5 is a plan view for explaining the operation of the alignment unit.

Figure 6 is a plan view showing an automatic container alignment device according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is a left side view showing the automatic container alignment device according to the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the main portion showing the automatic container alignment device according to the present invention.

9A and 9B are perspective views showing a general container.

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10 container 10a entrance

10b: specific part CB: conveyor belt

S: Sensor SB: Side Swivel Belt

SW: Side wheel SP: Side push unit

SP1: Contact surface CR: Controller

TB: Top swivel belt TW: Top wheel

M: Motor MS1: Horizontal Shaft

VG: Bevel Gear MS2: Vertical Shaft

100: automatic container sorting device

The present invention relates to a container automatic sorting device, and more particularly, to a container automatic sorting device that can more easily and easily align a specific portion of the container by utilizing the simplicity and rapidity of the conveyor belt transfer capacity.

In general, liquids such as beverages or liquor, powders such as detergents, etc. are stored in a container (such as a glass container or PET container) and are sold and distributed.

9A and 9B are perspective views showing a general container.

The liquid or powder filled in the container 10 can be confirmed by its trademark, specification, or type written on the outer surface of the container and can be promoted.

Trademarks, specifications, or type may be selectively printed on specific portions of the container. Typically, the container 10 may be variously formed in an elliptical, rectangular, circular or asymmetric shape, and the specific part 10b may be formed. Often used as a print surface.

For example, in the case of an oval container 10 having a convex surface and a concave surface as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, various advertisement texts are printed on the convex surface so that the printed letters can be more clearly expressed. In the present invention, such convex surface will be defined as a specific portion 10b.

1 is a plan view showing the automatic container sorting device according to the prior application (Patent Application 2004-38247), Figure 2 is a front view showing the automatic container sorting apparatus according to the prior application.

1 and 2, a turntable 30 which rotates at a constant speed while mounting the vessels 10, 11, 12 entered in the A direction at the edges, and the vessels 10, 11, 12 are rotated by the turntable 30. An insertion unit 20 to be mounted, and an alignment unit 50 arranged to be spaced apart from the introduction unit 20 at predetermined intervals to align the containers 10, 11, and 12 in a specific direction, and by the alignment unit 50. A printing unit 60 for printing a predetermined pattern on the containers 10, 11 and 12 aligned in a specific direction, a drive unit 70 for reciprocating the printing unit 60 in the direction of an arrow D, and a predetermined pattern A discharge unit 80 is shown for removing the printed containers 10, 11, 12 from the turntable 30 and discharging them.

Reference numeral 1 in the drawings indicates a frame combining all the units.

The retracting unit 20 includes a timing screw 21 and a star-like feeder 25 to remove the containers 10, 11, and 12 that have been processed or manufactured in the previous process. It serves to lead to the alignment unit (50).

The vessels 10, 11, 12 are then loaded onto the conveyor and come in an unaligned (non-directional) and non-uniform interval.

The vessels 10, 11, and 12 thus conveyed are inserted one by one into the recesses 22 of the timing screw 21, which adjust the intervals at intervals suitable for processing by the apparatus, so as to rotate the timing screw 21. Along the arrow A direction.

The containers 10, 11, and 12, which are conveyed at regular intervals by the timing screw 21, are fitted one by one into the recesses 26 of the forming feeder 25 rotating in the direction of the arrow B so that the guide face of the guide member 27 ( Is rotated along 28).

The concave portion 26 of the forming feeder 25 and the concave portion 22 of the timing screw 21 are adjusted in position and rotational speed so as to be engaged with each other via the containers 10, 11, 12. The containers 10, 11, 12 conveyed by 25 are mounted one by one on the mounting member 40 of the turntable 30 rotating in the direction of arrow C. FIG.

The spacing, position and rotational speed of the concave portion 26 and the mounting member 40 of the forming feeder 25 are adjusted so as to engage each other with each rotation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the turntable 30 receives the driving force of the driving motor 3 located below the table 2 through the power transmission means 3 and 4 such as a gear, a chain or a belt, and the arrow of FIG. 1. It rotates at a predetermined speed in the C direction.

A plurality of mounting members 40 are installed at the edge of the turntable 30 to rotate in a circular orbit according to the rotation of the turntable 30.

3A and 3B are front and plan views showing the structure of the mounting member and the alignment jig provided at the edge of the center turntable of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIGS. 4A and 4B are FIGS. 3A and 3B. Front and plan views for explaining the relationship and operation of the mounting member and the alignment jig and the alignment unit shown in Figure 5 is a plan view for explaining the operation of the alignment unit.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, at the edge of the turntable 30, vessels 10, 11, and 12 are placed thereon, and freely rotatable circular mounting members 40 are fixedly installed. A fixing jig support 41 is fixedly installed inwardly with respect to the edge 40.

The fixed jig support 41 is fixed to the turntable 30 as a hollow cylindrical shape. The rod 42, which is elastically biased downward by the spring 45, is inserted into the hollow of the fixing jig support 41, and lightly presses the upper part of the vessels 10, 11, 12 to the upper end of the rod 42. The upper fixing jig 49 for holding is provided, and a freely rotatable wheel 46 is attached to the lower end of the rod 42, and the side hole 44 of the fixing jig support 41 is attached to the middle of the rod 42. The cam 43 which protrudes through is fixed.

In addition, a U-shaped arm 48 designed in consideration of the diameters of the containers 10, 11, 12 is installed at the side of the mounting member 40 on the fixing jig support 41.

The fixing jig support 41 is provided with an alignment jig 47 so that the cam 43 and one end thereof contact with each other and are rotatable by the hinge shaft 47a (see FIG. 3B). The alignment jig 47 has a built-in spring, one end of which is elastically biased toward the cam 43, and the other end has a hook-shaped stop 47b.

On the other hand, the container 10, 11, 12 is formed with a concave marking portion 10b corresponding to the stop portion 47b of the alignment jig 47 at a specific position of the height at which the alignment jig 47 is in contact. have.

The marking portion 10b formed in the vessels 10, 11, 12 is described in detail together with the description of the alignment unit 50 as a reference element for orientation alignment of the vessels 10, 11, 12.

On the other hand, it has been described that the alignment jig 47 is formed with a protruding stop 47b, and the containers 10, 11, 12 are formed with a concave marking 10b, but may be reversed.

In addition, although the marking part 10b formed in the container 10, 11, 12 may be formed separately, the recessed part or protrusion 10a formed in the container 10, 11, 12 itself; in this case, the alignment jig 47 May be disposed corresponding to the height at which the protrusions 10a are formed).

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 2, the fixed cam 5 is disposed below the turntable 30 to correspond to an area in which the two forming feeders 25 and 80 are disposed.

The fixed cam 5 is disposed in accordance with the trajectory of the wheel 46 attached to the lower end of the rod 42 of the fixing jig support 41 in accordance with the rotation of the turntable 30, the height of the wheel 46 It is prepared slightly higher than the lower end.

Therefore, when the turntable 30 rotates and the fixing jig support 41 reaches the fixing cam 5, the wheels 46 travel along the upper surface of the fixing cam 5, and the rod 42 slightly upwards. Is lifted.

Then, the mounting operation of the containers 10, 11, 12 will be described in detail.

When the containers 10, 11, 12 rotate along the forming feeder 25 and reach the mounting member 40, the wheels 46 attached to the lower ends of the rods 42 are fixed cams 5 as described above. The rod 42 is in a slightly lifted state in order to resist the elastic force of the spring 45 because it is running above.

Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the upper fixing jig 49 is also lifted to a position slightly higher than the upper ends of the containers 10, 11, and 12, and the cam 43 is also fixed to the fixing jig support 41 side. The upper end of the hole 44 formed in the upper portion is lifted up. When the cam 43 is lifted, one end of the alignment jig 47 in contact with the fixed cam 5 is pushed to the left in the drawing.

As a result, the end portion of the side on which the stop portion 47b of the alignment jig 47 is formed is wider than the U-shaped arm 48.

Thus, the containers 10, 11, 12 are seated on the mounting member 40 without being disturbed by the alignment jig 47 and the upper fixing jig 49. At this time, the containers 10, 11, 12 are not aligned in a specific direction.

As the containers 10, 11, 12 are seated on the mounting member 40 and the turntable 30 continues to rotate, the wheels 46 attached to the lower ends of the rods 42 leave the fixed cam 5.

Accordingly, the rod 42, which has been lifted, is lowered by the elastic force of the spring 45 as shown in FIG. 4A, and the upper fixing jig 49 is lowered to lightly the upper end of the containers 10, 11, and 12. Press

In addition, the cam 43 is also lowered so that the alignment jig 47 is lightly pressed in contact with the outer circumferential surfaces of the containers 10, 11 and 12 by the restoring force of the built-in spring (not shown).

Next, the structure and operation of the alignment unit 50, that is, the operation of aligning the container 10 in a specific direction will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

The alignment unit 50 is fixedly arranged on the table 2 so as to be spaced apart from the inlet unit 20 by a predetermined interval. Alignment unit 50 is provided with a friction member 51 which is brought into contact with the mounting member 40 is moved in accordance with the rotation of the turntable (30).

The friction member 51 may be implemented as a V belt or a timing belt made of a material such as rubber, and the mounting member 40 smoothly passes the area where the alignment unit 50 is disposed, and the edge of the mounting member 40. It may be arranged as close as possible to contact with.

Further, the friction member 51 may be attached to the contact surface with the mounting member 40 of the alignment unit 50 along the shape of the contact surface, and is fixedly mounted only at both ends of the arcuate contact surface as shown by the dotted line 51a. If there is no member 40 may be arranged in a straight line.

In this case, the friction member 51 comes into contact with the mounting member 40 while being naturally pressed toward the alignment unit 50 according to the movement of the mounting member 40.

When the mounting member 40 moves while the mounting member 40 and the friction member 51 are in contact with each other, the mounting member 40 rotates in the direction of the arrow G by the frictional force. When the mounting member 40 rotates, the vessels 10, 11, and 12 mounted thereon also rotate in the direction of the arrow G.

Accordingly, the alignment jig 47 and the upper fixing jig 49 allow the containers 10, 11, 12 to rotate together with the mounting member 40, that is, the containers 10, 11, 12 are aligned with the alignment jig 47. ) Or the elastic force or the friction coefficient of the spring embedded in the alignment jig 47 so as to slide with the upper fixing jig 49.

On the other hand, as described above, on the outer circumferential surface of the containers 10, 11, and 12 to which the alignment jig 47 comes into contact with each other, a marking portion 10b is formed to match the stop portion 47b formed at the end of the alignment jig 47. It is. The marking portion 10b is aligned with the direction in which the containers 10, 11, 12 are to be aligned (for example, the nose portion of the animal protruding from the top of the container is aligned in the radial direction of the turntable 30). It is formed in the position designed in consideration of the position with respect to the stop part 47b of the jig 47.

As shown in FIG. 5, the rearmost containers 10, 11, 12 in the moving direction of the containers 10, 11, 12 are not aligned yet, and the marking portion 10b of the container is aligned with the jig 47. It is a state which has not yet reached the stop part 47b of (). The vessel 10 rotates in the direction of arrow G together with the mounting member 40 in accordance with the rotation of the turntable 30, and the stop portion 47b of the alignment jig 47 and the marking portion 10b of the vessel are matched. Done.

Then, the containers 10, 11, 12 are no longer rotated and slide on the mounting member 40 which is continuously rotating by the frictional force with the friction member 51.

Alternatively, if the frictional force between the friction member 51 and the mounting member 40 is less than the frictional force between the mounting member 40 and the container 10, the rotation of the containers 10, 11, 12 and the mounting member 40 is reduced. It will be stopped and the mounting member 40 will slide with the friction member 51.

As such, the containers 10, 11, 12 are rotated and aligned so that their marking portions 10b face in a specific direction as they match the stop portions 47b of the alignment jig 47. The time taken to align 12 and the rotation angle vary depending on the position of the marking portion 10b.

Since the maximum rotation angle of the containers 10, 11, and 12 until the alignment is made 360 degrees (1 rotation), the friction member 51 so that the mounting member 40 contacts the friction member 51 and rotates up to 1 rotation. The contact length of the mounting member 40 should be greater than the circumferential length of the mounting member 40.

Then, the container 11 aligned in a specific direction by the alignment unit 50 moves toward the printing unit 60 in accordance with the rotation of the turntable 30 to undergo a printing process.

By the way, the automatic container sorting device according to the first application can automatically align the containers (10, 11, 12) in a mechanical manner using only the rotational and frictional force of the turntable 30, but rather does not fully utilize the convenience and speed of the conveyor Due to the complex configuration of the timing screw 21 and the molding feeder 25, the alignment units 50 are moved while the containers 10, 11, 12 are mounted on the mounting members 40 of the turntable 30 one by one. Designed to align the containers (10, 11, 12) through, not only the speed is significantly reduced as a whole, as well as the increase in equipment costs according to the complex configuration, the energy consumption efficiency is also low and its maintenance is not easy.

In addition, the container (10, 11, 12) is rotated and the marking portion (10b) is matched with the stop portion (47b) of the alignment jig 47 is designed to be directed in a specific direction, the container (10, 11, 12) ) Takes a lot of time to align and has a significant drop in accuracy.

The present invention makes it possible to quickly align specific parts of the container more easily by utilizing the simplicity and quickness of the conveying belt's conveying capacity more easily, and as a simple structure, it can greatly reduce the power consumption and also greatly increase the equipment cost. It provides a container automatic sorting device that can be down and can be easily executed.

The present invention for achieving the above object,

In the container automatic sorting device which is conveyed by a conveyor belt and aligns one part of the container having an inlet in one direction,

A sensor for generating a signal when a specific portion of the container is transferred along the conveyor belt;

A side rotating belt installed and rotated on one side of the upper portion of the conveyor belt;

A side push unit installed at the other upper side of the conveyor belt to reciprocate linearly toward the side rotation belt;

And a controller for controlling the reciprocating linear movement of the side push unit for pushing the inlet of the container toward the side rotating belt so that a specific portion of the container is switched in one direction according to the signal of the sensor. It is a basic feature.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the automatic container alignment device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, there may be a plurality of embodiments of the present invention, through these embodiments the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention I can understand it better.

6 is a plan view showing the automatic container sorting device 100 according to the present invention, Figure 7 is a left side view showing the automatic container sorting device 100 according to the present invention, Figure 8 is an automatic container sorting device according to the present invention It is a principal part perspective view which shows 100.

6 to 8, the automatic container sorting device 100 according to the present invention is a straight line of the conveyor belt (CB) for moving the container 10 having the inlet (10a) from one workspace to another workspace. It is designed to align the specific portion (10b) of the container 10 in one direction more quickly and simply while maximizing the transfer function.

Specifically, the automatic container sorting device 100 according to the present invention is provided with a sensor (S) for generating a signal when a specific portion (10b) of the container 10 is transferred along the conveyor belt (CB), It includes a side rotating belt (SB) is installed on the upper side of the conveyor belt (CB) is rotated, the side is installed on the other side of the upper side of the conveyor belt (CB) for a reciprocating straight movement toward the side rotating belt (SB) Pushing the inlet 10a of the container 10 toward the side rotating belt SB so that a specific portion 10b of the container 10 is switched in one direction according to the push unit SP and the signal of the sensor S. It includes a controller (CR) for controlling the reciprocating linear motion of the side push unit (SP).

More specifically, the automatic container aligning device 100 according to the present invention is the side rotation belt (SB) in accordance with the straight conveying direction of the conveyor belt (CB) in order to take full advantage of the simplicity and speed of the conveying capacity of the conveyor belt (CB). And side push units (SP), respectively, and when a signal is generated by the sensor (S) for detecting a specific portion (10b) of the container (10) to be transported along the conveyor belt (CB) side in the controller (CR) By driving the push unit (SP) is designed so that the inlet (10a) of the container 10 can be pressed toward the side rotation belt (SB).

At this time, when the inlet 10a of the container 10 contacts the side rotating belt SB by the side push unit SP, the container 10 itself turns by the rotational force of the side rotating belt SB, and the specific part thereof. 10b can be aligned in one direction.

The side push unit SP preferably has a contact surface SP1 coinciding with the semicircular length of the inlet 10a of the container 10, and thus the unaligned container 10 conveyed by the conveyor belt CB. When the inlet 10a of the container 10 unaligned by the push of the side push unit SP is in contact with the contact surface SP1 of the side push unit SP and the side rotating belt SB. Naturally, the semi-rotation is possible by the rotation of the side rotating belt SB, so that the specific portion 10b of the container 10 can be quickly aligned.

In addition, the contact surface SP1 of the side push unit SP and the side rotation belt SB are made of silicon as much as possible, so that contact rotation can be quickly and accurately realized without slipping without damaging the inlet 10a of the container 10. It becomes possible.

On the other hand, the automatic container alignment device 100 according to the present invention is provided on the conveyor belt (CB) is provided with a top rotating belt (TB) for pressing the inlet (10a) of the container 10 in the downward direction.

The container 10, which has been conveyed along the conveyor belt CB by the top rotating belt TB, can be uniformly pressed downwardly between the side push unit SP and the side rotating belt SB to be positioned at the time of alignment. The detection error and alignment error of the sensor S due to the variation can be prevented in advance.

On the other hand, the automatic container alignment device 100 according to the present invention is provided with a motor (M) having a horizontal shaft (MS1) for transmitting a rotational force to the top wheel (TW) for rotating the top rotating belt (TB), the motor ( Bevel gear (VG) is meshed to the horizontal shaft (MS1) of M) comprises a vertical shaft (MS2) coupled to the side wheel (SW) for rotating the side rotating belt (SB).

As such, the present invention enables the top rotating belt (TB) and the side rotating belt (SB) to be rotated together by using the rotational force of a single motor (M), which not only greatly reduces the power consumption but also greatly increases the installation cost. It can be taken down and the simpler structure allows easier maintenance.

Referring to the operation of the automatic container alignment device 100 according to the present invention made of the above configuration as follows.

First, when a specific portion 10b of the unaligned container 10 conveyed along the conveyor belt CB is detected, the sensor S immediately outputs a signal, and this signal is generated by the controller CR. Decoded to direct the straight movement of the side push unit (SP).

When the side push unit (SP) is straight, the inlet (10a) of the container 10 between the side rotating belt (SB) and the top rotating belt (TB) rotated by the motor (M) while contacting the contact surface (SP1). It can fit securely in half a turn and can be aligned.

Then, the aligned containers 10 are filled with a printing process (liquid or powder filling, capping process for sealing the inlet 10a of the container 10... ; A process of filling liquid or powder with a spray nozzle by fitting the inlet 10 on the basis of a specific portion 10b, or capping notary sealing the inlet 10a with aluminum foil. ], It is born as a finished product.

As described above, according to the automatic container sorting device 100 according to the present invention, the specific portion 10b of the container 10 is correctly aligned more easily by utilizing the simplicity and quickness of the conveying ability of the conveyor belt CB. It has an excellent effect.

That is, the side rotating belt SB and the side push unit SP are installed in accordance with the conveying direction of the conveyor belt CB to actively utilize the simplicity and quickness of the conveying belt CB, and the conveyor belt CB. When a signal is generated by the sensor S that detects a specific portion 10b of the container 10 to be transported along), the controller CR drives the side push unit SP to inlet 10a of the container 10. ) Can be pressed toward the side rotating belt (SB) and at the same time there is a remarkable effect that can be quickly aligned by turning (half-turn) the container 10 itself.

More specifically, the container 10 itself is turned by the rotational force of the side rotating belt SB at the moment when the inlet 10a of the container 10 contacts the side rotating belt SB by the side push unit SP. It is useful to be able to quickly align the specific portion 10b in one direction, and also to make the contact surface SP1 of the side push unit SP coincide with the semicircular length of the inlet 10a of the container 10, There is an advantage that the contact rotation can be accurately realized without slipping without damaging the inlet (10a) of the container (10).

In addition, the container 10 which has been conveyed along the conveyor belt CB by the top rotating belt TB may be uniformly pressed downwardly between the side push unit SP and the side rotating belt SB. There is an advantage in that it is possible to prevent the detection error or alignment error of the sensor (S) due to the time position change.

In addition, the top rotating belt (TB) and the side rotating belt (SB) can be rotated together by using the rotational force of a single motor (M) can not only significantly reduce power consumption, but also reduce the installation cost. The simpler structure makes the maintenance easier and has an excellent effect.

As can be seen from the above object, configuration and effect of the present invention, the present invention utilizes the simplicity and quickness of the conveying capacity of the conveyor belt (CB) to align the specific portion 10b of the container 10 more easily. It is possible to reduce the power consumption as well as to reduce the power consumption by the simpler structure, and to make the maintenance cost easier. And the configuration can be understood as a number of various cases, the present invention includes all of the number of possible changes, and the interpretation of the utility model registration claims shall also be equivalent thereto.

Claims (5)

In the container automatic aligning device 100, which is conveyed by the conveyor belt CB and aligns one part 10b of the container 10 having the inlet 10a in one direction, A sensor S for generating a signal when a specific portion 10b of the container 10 conveyed along the conveyor belt CB is detected; Side rotating belt (SB) is installed and rotated on one side of the upper side of the conveyor belt (CB), It is installed on the other side of the upper side of the conveyor belt (CB) to push the inlet (10a) of the container 10 toward the side rotation belt (SB) so that the specific portion (10b) of the container 10 is switched in one direction. Side push unit (SP), Container automatic alignment device characterized in that it comprises a controller (CR) for controlling the reciprocating straight movement of the side push unit (SP) according to the signal of the sensor (S). The method of claim 1, The side push unit (SP) is automatic container sorting device (100), characterized in that it has a contact surface (SP1) corresponding to the semi-circular length of the inlet (10a) of the container (10). The method of claim 2, Contact surface (SP1) and the side rotating belt (SB) of the side push unit (SP) container automatic alignment device, characterized in that made of silicon. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, Installed on top of the conveyor belt (CB) container automatic alignment device (100) characterized in that it comprises a top rotating belt (TB) for pressing the inlet (10a) of the container (10) downward. The method of claim 4, wherein Motor (M) having a horizontal shaft (MS1) for supplying rotational force to the top wheel (TW) for rotating the top rotating belt (TB), Bevel gear (VG) is meshed to the horizontal shaft (MS1) of the motor (M) and comprises a vertical shaft (MS2) for supplying rotational force to the side wheel (SW) for rotating the side rotating belt (SB). Container automatic alignment device (100).

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