A cartoning machine and a cartoning method

Abstract

A kind of packing machine, including first conveying channel, second conveying channel and third conveying channel in turn butt joint, the conveying direction of first conveying channel and third conveying channel is parallel and perpendicular to the conveying direction of second conveying channel, second conveying channel is provided with packing station near one end of first conveying channel, packing station is provided with box feeding device, is used to rotate to horizontal state to the lower baffle throwing device of side vertical baffle, and is used to throw product and baffle into box packing manipulator, third conveying channel is provided with close folding leaf station and sealing station, and pushing box mechanism is arranged between packing station and sealing station.The packing method, packing: lower baffle throwing device is rotated to horizontal state to side vertical baffle, packing manipulator first throws baffle into box, then product is packed into box;Put in instruction book;Upper baffle throwing: upper baffle throwing station is rotated to horizontal state to side vertical baffle and is thrown into box;Close folding leaf;Sealing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of food and pharmaceutical packaging machinery and packaging methods, and in particular to a case packing machine and case packing method. Background Technology

[0002] A case packer is a device that semi-automatically or automatically packs packaged or unpackaged products into boxes according to a set quantity and arrangement. Traditional case packers, even with partition feeding functionality, typically have a maximum speed of around 2 boxes per minute. However, market demands for faster packing speeds, such as 4 boxes per minute or even 8 boxes per minute, are increasingly exceeding the capabilities of traditional case packers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a box packing machine with a simple structure, reasonable layout and the ability to improve the packing speed.

[0004] The present invention further provides a packing method for the above-mentioned packing machine.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A case packing machine includes a first conveying channel, a second conveying channel, and a third conveying channel connected in sequence. The conveying directions of the first and third conveying channels are parallel and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying channel. A case packing station is provided at one end of the second conveying channel near the first conveying channel. The case packing station is equipped with a case feeding device, a lower partition feeding device for rotating the side partitions upward to a horizontal state, and a case packing robot for feeding the product and the horizontally positioned partitions into the case. The third conveying channel is provided with a hinge closing station and a case sealing station in sequence along the conveying direction. A case pushing mechanism is provided between the case packing station and the case sealing station.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the second conveying channel is also provided with an instruction manual placement station and / or an upper partition placement station for rotating the side partitions downward to a horizontal state and placing them into the box. The upper partition placement station is located at one end of the second conveying channel that connects with the third conveying channel.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the upper partition plate delivery station is provided with a first side partition plate conveying mechanism arranged parallel to the second conveying channel. One end of the first side partition plate conveying mechanism is provided with a first partition plate adsorption mechanism, a lifting component for driving the first partition plate adsorption mechanism to rise and fall, and a first rotating mechanism for driving the first partition plate adsorption mechanism to rotate downward to a horizontal state.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first rotating mechanism includes a swing arm, a connecting arm, a guide rod and a rotatable guide sleeve. The connecting arm is hinged to the swing end of the swing arm. The guide rod and the lifting component are disposed on the connecting arm. The first partition adsorption mechanism is disposed on the lifting component. The guide rod passes through the guide sleeve.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the first partition adsorption mechanism includes a mounting base and a plurality of vacuum suction cups disposed on the mounting base.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the lower partition delivery device includes a second side partition conveying mechanism arranged perpendicularly to the second conveying channel. One end of the second side partition conveying mechanism is provided with a second partition adsorption mechanism, a moving mechanism for driving the second partition adsorption mechanism to reciprocate along the conveying direction of the second side partition conveying mechanism, and a second rotating mechanism for driving the second side partition conveying mechanism to rotate upward to a horizontal state.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the moving mechanism is provided with an mounting arm, the second rotating mechanism is provided on the mounting arm, and the second partition adsorption mechanism is provided on the second rotating mechanism.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the moving mechanism is a synchronous belt, and the second rotating mechanism is a rotary cylinder.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the box feeding device and the lower partition dispensing device are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the second conveying channel, the third conveying channel and the box feeding device are located on the same side of the second conveying channel, and an opening and feeding station is provided between the box feeding device and the third conveying channel.

[0015] A packing method for the above-mentioned packing machine includes the following steps:

[0016] S1. Packing: The first conveying channel and the box loading device respectively transport the product and the box to the packing station. The lower partition delivery device rotates the side partition upward to a horizontal state. The packing robot first delivers the partition that has been flipped to a horizontal state into the box, and then loads the product into the box.

[0017] S2. Instruction manual placement: The box is transported to the instruction manual placement station, where the instruction manual is placed into the box.

[0018] S3. Upper partition placement: The box is transported to the upper partition placement station, where the side partition is rotated downwards to a horizontal position and placed into the box.

[0019] S4. Close the hinge: The box is conveyed to the hinge closing station, where the hinge closing station closes the hinge on the box;

[0020] S5. Sealing: The box is transported to the sealing station, where the sealing station completes the sealing process.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: The case packing machine disclosed in this invention has a first conveyor channel and a third conveyor channel arranged in parallel. The product to be packaged can be conveyed from the first conveyor channel to the case packing station. After all the processes from case packing to sealing are completed, the case is output from the third conveyor channel. The overall structure is compact, which is convenient for docking with upstream and downstream equipment. It can realize long side exit, which is convenient for subsequent binding of the case. The layout is reasonable. The case packing station is located at the end where the second conveyor channel and the first conveyor channel are docked. The product to be packaged and the case are conveyed into place respectively. After the lower partition placement device flips the side partition upward to a horizontal state, the case packing robot first places the horizontal partition into the case and then places the product into the case, which ensures the case packing efficiency of the case packing station. After the case is transferred to the third conveyor channel, the hinges are closed and the case is sealed in sequence. The assembly line operation of each station avoids mutual interference and improves the case packing efficiency.

[0022] The packing method disclosed in this invention involves a lower partition delivery device flipping the side-standing partition upwards to a horizontal state at the packing station. Then, a robotic arm grabs and delivers the partition into the box, enabling rapid delivery of the lower partition. This allows for streamlined operations at the packing station, the folding station, and the sealing station, avoiding mutual interference and achieving high packing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a top view of the packing machine of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the upper partition placement station in this invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the upper partition placement station in this invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the lower partition dispensing device in this invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the lower partition plate delivery device in this invention.

[0028] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Packing station; 2. Instruction manual placement station; 3. Upper partition placement station; 31. First side partition conveying mechanism; 32. First partition adsorption mechanism; 321. Mounting base; 322. Vacuum suction cup; 33. Lifting component; 34. First rotating mechanism; 341. Swing arm; 342. Connecting arm; 343. Guide rod; 344. Guide sleeve; 4. Sealing station; 5. First conveying channel; 6. Box loading device; 61. Box opening and delivery station; 7. Packing robot; 8. Lower partition placement device; 81. Second side partition conveying mechanism; 82. Second partition adsorption mechanism; 83. Moving mechanism; 84. Second rotating mechanism; 85. Mounting arm; 9. Partition; 10. Second conveying channel; 20. Third conveying channel. Detailed Implementation

[0029] As indicated in this section and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words "a," "an," "an," and / or "the" are not specifically singular and may include the plural. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this section do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word covers the element or object listed after the word and its equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. The terms "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Figures 1 to 5 An embodiment of the case packing machine of the present invention is shown. The case packing machine of this embodiment includes a first conveying channel 5, a second conveying channel 10 and a third conveying channel 20 connected in sequence. The conveying directions of the first conveying channel 5 and the third conveying channel 20 are parallel and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying channel 10. A case packing station 1 is provided at one end of the second conveying channel 10 near the first conveying channel 5. The case packing station 1 is provided with a case feeding device 6, a lower partition feeding device 8 for rotating the side partition 9 upward to a horizontal state, and a case packing robot 7 for feeding the product and the horizontal partition into the case. The third conveying channel 20 is provided with a hinge closing station and a case sealing station 4 in sequence along the conveying direction. A case pushing mechanism is provided between the case packing station 1 and the case sealing station 4.

[0032] In this embodiment, the case packing machine has a first conveyor channel 5 and a third conveyor channel 20 arranged in parallel. The product to be packaged can be conveyed from the first conveyor channel 2 to the case packing station 1. After completing all the processes from case packing to sealing, the case is output from the third conveyor channel 20. The overall structure is compact and easy to connect with upstream and downstream equipment. It can achieve long-side exit of the case, which is convenient for subsequent binding of the case. The layout is reasonable. The case packing station 1 is located at the end where the second conveyor channel 10 connects with the first conveyor channel 5. The product to be packaged and the case are conveyed into place respectively. After the lower partition plate delivery device 8 flips the side partition plate 9 upward to a horizontal state, the case packing robot 7 first puts the horizontal partition plate 9 into the case, and then puts the product into the case, which ensures the case packing efficiency of the case packing station 1. After the case is transferred to the third conveyor channel 20, the hinges are closed and the case is sealed in sequence. The assembly line operation of each station avoids mutual interference and improves the case packing efficiency.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second conveying channel 10 is also provided with an instruction manual placement station 2 and an upper partition placement station 3 for rotating the side partition 9 downwards to a horizontal state and placing it into the box. The upper partition placement station 3 is located at the end where the second conveying channel 10 connects with the third conveying channel 20. Since the hinge closing station is located on the third conveying channel 20, the end of the second conveying channel 10 away from the first conveying channel 5 can be equipped with the instruction manual placement station 2 and the upper partition placement station 3, thereby placing the instruction manual and the upper partition into the box when the upper hinge is open, without increasing the factory area occupied by the box packing machine. The upper partition placement station 3 is located at the end where the second conveying channel 10 connects with the third conveying channel 20, which is beneficial for the conveying, positioning, and placement of the side partition 9. Of course, in other embodiments, the second conveying channel 10 may also be equipped with only the instruction manual placement station 2 or the upper partition placement station 3.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the upper partition placement station 3 is equipped with a first side-standing partition conveying mechanism 31 (e.g., a conveyor belt) arranged parallel to the second conveying channel 10. One end of the first side-standing partition conveying mechanism 31 is equipped with a first partition adsorption mechanism 32, a lifting component 33 (e.g., a cylinder, an electric push rod, etc.) for driving the first partition adsorption mechanism 32 to rise and fall, and a first rotating mechanism 34 for driving the first partition adsorption mechanism 32 to rotate downwards to a horizontal state. The first side-standing partition conveying mechanism 31 conveys the side-standing partition 9 into position. The first partition adsorption mechanism 32 adsorbs and fixes the partition 9. The first rotating mechanism 34 drives the partition 9 to rotate downwards to a horizontal state. Then, the lifting component 33 drives the partition 9 down to the upper opening of the box. Finally, the first partition adsorption mechanism 32 releases the partition 9, and the partition 9 falls into the box. This placement structure can complete the placement of the partition 9 without the aid of a packing robot 7, offering high reliability and stable operation.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first rotating mechanism 34 includes a swing arm 341, a connecting arm 342, a guide rod 343, and a rotatable guide sleeve 344. The connecting arm 342 is hinged to the swing end of the swing arm 341. The guide rod 343 and the lifting component 33 are disposed on the connecting arm 342. The first partition adsorption mechanism 32 is disposed on the lifting component 33. The guide rod 343 passes through the guide sleeve 344. See details. Figure 3 During operation, the swing arm 341 swings counterclockwise, causing the connecting arm 342 and its guide rod 343 and lifting component 33 to rotate downward as a whole. The guide sleeve 344 rotates under the action of the guide rod 343 and provides limiting and guiding functions for the guide rod 343. The first partition adsorption mechanism 32 and the adsorbed partition 9 rotate with the lifting component 33. After the partition 9 rotates to a horizontal state, the swing arm 341 stops moving, and the lifting component 33 drives the partition 9 to descend. The overall structure is compact, occupies little space, and operates stably and smoothly, and can quickly put the side-standing partition 9 into the box.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the first partition adsorption mechanism 32 includes a mounting base 321 and a plurality of vacuum suction cups 322 disposed on the mounting base 321, which can reliably adsorb and fix the partition 9.

[0037] Further, in this embodiment, the lower partition delivery device 8 includes a second side partition conveying mechanism 81 (e.g., a conveyor belt) arranged perpendicularly to the second conveying channel 10. One end of the second side partition conveying mechanism 81 is provided with a second partition adsorption mechanism 82 (the structure can be the same as the first partition adsorption mechanism 32, and will not be described again), a moving mechanism 83 (e.g., a synchronous belt, chain mechanism, etc.) for driving the second partition adsorption mechanism 82 to reciprocate along the conveying direction of the second side partition conveying mechanism 81, and a second rotating mechanism 84 (e.g., a motor, rotary cylinder, etc.) for driving the second side partition conveying mechanism 81 to rotate upward to a horizontal state. The moving mechanism 83 is provided with a mounting arm 85, the second rotating mechanism 84 is provided on the mounting arm 85, and the second partition adsorption mechanism 82 is provided on the second rotating mechanism 84. The second side partition conveying mechanism 81 conveys the side partition 9 into position. The second partition adsorption mechanism 82 adsorbs and fixes the lower end of the side partition 9. Then, the moving mechanism 83 drives the mounting arm 85, the second rotating mechanism 84, and the second partition adsorption mechanism 82 to move as a whole, so that the adsorbed and fixed partition 9 is separated from the partition 9 on the second side partition conveying mechanism 81. After moving into position, the second rotating mechanism 84 drives the second partition adsorption mechanism 82 and the partition 9 on it to rotate upward to a horizontal state. Finally, the packing robot 7 puts the partition 9 into the box. The lower partition putting device 8 has a simple structure and smooth operation. When used in conjunction with the packing robot 7, it can quickly put the partition 9 into the box.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the box loading device 6 and the lower partition dispensing device 8 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the second conveying channel 10, and the third conveying channel 20 and the box loading device 6 are located on the same side of the second conveying channel 10. An opening and feeding station 61 is provided between the box loading device 6 and the third conveying channel 20. The box is opened at the opening and feeding station 61 and transferred to the box loading device 6 for packing. The box loading device 6, the second conveying channel 10, and the third conveying channel 20 are arranged in a U-shape, and the opening and feeding station 61 is located between the box loading device 6 and the third conveying channel 20, making full use of space and resulting in a more compact structure.

[0039] The packing method of the above-mentioned packing machine includes the following steps:

[0040] S1. Packing: The first conveying channel 5 and the box loading device 6 respectively convey the products to be packed and the box to the packing station 1. The lower partition plate delivery device 8 rotates the side partition plate 9 upward to a horizontal state. The packing robot 7 first delivers the partition plate 9, which has been flipped to a horizontal state, into the box, and then loads the products into the box.

[0041] S2. Instruction manual placement: The box is transported to instruction manual placement station 2, where the instruction manual placement station 2 places the instruction manual into the box.

[0042] S3, Upper partition placement: The box is transported to the upper partition placement station 3, where the upper partition placement station 3 rotates the side partition 9 downwards to a horizontal state and places it into the box.

[0043] S4. Close the hinge: The box is conveyed to the hinge closing station, where the hinge closing station closes the hinge on the box;

[0044] S5. Sealing: The box is transported to sealing station 4, and sealing station 4 completes the sealing.

[0045] In the packing method of this embodiment, at packing station 1, the lower partition delivery device 8 first flips the side-standing partition 9 upward to a horizontal state, and then the packing robot 7 grabs and delivers it into the box, which can realize the rapid delivery of the lower partition 9. The packing station 1, the folding station and the sealing station 4 are carried out in an assembly line, avoiding mutual interference and achieving high packing efficiency.

[0046] While the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention, or modify them into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the scope of the present invention, should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A case packing machine, characterized in that: The system includes a first conveying channel (5), a second conveying channel (10), and a third conveying channel (20) connected sequentially. The conveying directions of the first conveying channel (5) and the third conveying channel (20) are parallel and perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveying channel (10). The first conveying channel (5) and the third conveying channel (20) are located at both ends of the second conveying channel (10). A packing station (1) is provided at one end of the second conveying channel (10) near the first conveying channel (5). The first conveying channel (5) is used to convey the products to be packaged to the packing station (1). The packing station (1) is equipped with a box loading device (6) and a lower partition for rotating the side partition (9) upward to a horizontal state. The third conveying channel (20) is provided with a folding station and a sealing station (4) in sequence along the conveying direction. The third conveying channel (20) can realize long side exit of the box. A box pushing mechanism is provided between the box packing station (1) and the sealing station (4). The second conveying channel (10) is also provided with an instruction manual placement station (2) and an upper partition placement station (3) for rotating the side-standing partition (9) downward to a horizontal state and placing it into the box. The upper partition placement station (3) is located at the end where the second conveying channel (10) and the third conveying channel (20) are connected.

2. The case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper partition delivery station (3) is provided with a first side partition conveying mechanism (31) arranged parallel to the second conveying channel (10). One end of the first side partition conveying mechanism (31) is provided with a first partition adsorption mechanism (32), a lifting component (33) for driving the first partition adsorption mechanism (32) to rise and fall, and a first rotating mechanism (34) for driving the first partition adsorption mechanism (32) to rotate downward to a horizontal state.

3. The case packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first rotating mechanism (34) includes a swing arm (341), a connecting arm (342), a guide rod (343), and a rotatable guide sleeve (344). The connecting arm (342) is hinged to the swing end of the swing arm (341). The guide rod (343) and the lifting component (33) are disposed on the connecting arm (342). The first partition adsorption mechanism (32) is disposed on the lifting component (33). The guide rod (343) passes through the guide sleeve (344).

4. The case packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first partition adsorption mechanism (32) includes a mounting base (321) and a plurality of vacuum suction cups (322) disposed on the mounting base (321).

5. The case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower partition delivery device (8) includes a second side partition conveying mechanism (81) arranged perpendicularly to the second conveying channel (10). One end of the second side partition conveying mechanism (81) is provided with a second partition adsorption mechanism (82), a moving mechanism (83) for driving the second partition adsorption mechanism (82) to reciprocate along the conveying direction of the second side partition conveying mechanism (81), and a second rotating mechanism (84) for driving the second side partition conveying mechanism (81) to rotate upward to a horizontal state.

6. The case packing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (83) is provided with an mounting arm (85), the second rotating mechanism (84) is provided on the mounting arm (85), and the second partition adsorption mechanism (82) is provided on the second rotating mechanism (84).

7. The case packing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (83) is a synchronous belt, and the second rotating mechanism (84) is a rotary cylinder.

8. The case packing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The box loading device (6) and the lower partition delivery device (8) are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the second conveying channel (10). The third conveying channel (20) and the box loading device (6) are located on the same side of the second conveying channel (10). An opening and box delivery station (61) is provided between the box loading device (6) and the third conveying channel (20).

9. A packing method of a packing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1, Packing: The first conveying channel (5) and the box loading device (6) respectively transport the product and the box to the packing station (1). The lower partition delivery device (8) rotates the side partition (9) upward to a horizontal state. The packing robot (7) first delivers the partition (9) that has been flipped to a horizontal state into the box, and then loads the product into the box. S2, Instruction manual placement: The box is transported to the instruction manual placement station (2), and the instruction manual placement station (2) places the instruction manual into the box; S3, Upper partition placement: The box is transported to the upper partition placement station (3), where the upper partition placement station (3) rotates the side-standing partition (9) downward to a horizontal state and places it into the box; S4. Close the hinge: The box is conveyed to the hinge closing station, where the hinge closing station closes the hinge on the box; S5. Sealing: The box is transported to the sealing station (4), and the sealing station (4) completes the sealing.

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