A multi-color candle labeling and mixing packaging production line

Abstract

This application discloses a multi-color candle labeling and mixed packaging production line, relating to the field of candle packaging technology. It includes a conveyor line with several workstations that transport items to be packaged along a predetermined trajectory to each workstation. The workstations include a first workstation and a second workstation arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory. A labeling module, located at the first workstation, is used to affix labels to the surface of the items to be packaged; after labeling, the packaged item becomes an intermediate component. A packaging module, located at the second workstation, is used to wrap the intermediate component with packaging materials, including inner box packaging materials. The conveyor line sequentially delivers items to the first and second workstations, where corresponding operations are performed, thereby achieving automated packaging of the inner and outer boxes of the items to be packaged. It can also package multiple intermediate components, reducing worker workload and production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of candle packaging technology, specifically to a multi-color candle labeling and mixing packaging production line. Background Technology

[0002] Candles are a common everyday lighting tool, but with rapid societal development, they have gradually transformed into handicrafts, primarily used for home decoration and creating ambiance. Unlike traditional candles, most handicraft candles on the market are primarily cup candles.

[0003] Currently, cup wax packaging typically includes an inner box and an outer box. The inner box is mostly packaged manually, while the outer box uses a single packaging machine, which also requires manual assistance. Sufficient space is needed between the machines for workers, resulting in a large footprint, increased workload for workers, and reduced packaging efficiency. Furthermore, the mixed packaging of different colored cup waxes requires manual identification, indirectly increasing manufacturing costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a production line for inner and outer boxes for packaging cup wax, as well as a production line for mixing and packaging cup wax of different colors. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a multi-color candle labeling and mixed packaging production line, which can solve the problems of automatic packaging of inner and outer boxes of cup candles and mixed packaging of cup candles of different colors.

[0006] To solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0007] This application provides a multi-color candle labeling and mixed packaging production line, comprising: a conveyor line, the conveyor line including a plurality of workstations, for conveying the items to be packaged to each of the workstations along a predetermined trajectory; the plurality of workstations including a first workstation and a second workstation arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory;

[0008] A labeling module, located at the first workstation, is used to affix labels to the surface of the item to be packaged to obtain a first intermediate component;

[0009] A packaging module, located at the second workstation, is used to wrap packaging materials around the outside of the first intermediate component. The packaging materials include inner box packaging materials and outer box packaging materials.

[0010] Furthermore, the labeling module includes several sets of labeling components, each set of labeling components being used to label one type of the item to be packaged.

[0011] Furthermore, the labeling module includes a first labeling device and a second labeling device, which are arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory.

[0012] Furthermore, a transition station is provided between the first station and the second station, and the transition station is set along the predetermined trajectory; an indexing component is provided between the first station and the transition station, a material feeding conveyor is provided on one side of the indexing component, and a material supply conveyor is provided at the transition station; the indexing component is used to transport the first intermediate part to the material supply conveyor and / or the material feeding conveyor.

[0013] Furthermore, a feeding device is provided on one side of the feeding and conveying assembly, and a tray is provided on one side of the feeding device. The tray holds a second intermediate component. The feeding device is used to transport the second intermediate component to the transition station. A handling module for transporting the tray is provided on one side of the conveyor line. The second intermediate component is of a different type than the first intermediate component.

[0014] Furthermore, the packaging module includes:

[0015] A cup-dropping device, wherein the cup-dropping device is provided with a base, the base being used to place at least two first intermediate components or at least one first intermediate component and at least one second intermediate component;

[0016] A packaging conveying assembly for conveying the chassis and the first intermediate component and / or the second intermediate component, wherein the cup dropping device is used to convey the chassis to the packaging conveying assembly;

[0017] A dispensing device, wherein the cup dropping device and the dispensing device are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the packaging conveying assembly, and the dispensing device is used to dispense glue on the chassis;

[0018] A cover paper assembly is disposed above the feeding and conveying assembly and is used to place the cover paper. The inner box packaging material includes the base and the cover paper.

[0019] The second gripping device is disposed on one side of the second workstation and is used to grip several of the first intermediate components or the first intermediate components and the second intermediate components, the cover paper, and place the first intermediate components or the first intermediate components and the second intermediate components on the chassis, and cover the first intermediate components or the first intermediate components and the second intermediate components with the cover paper. The cover paper cooperates with the chassis to form a packaging box for sealing the first intermediate components or the first intermediate components and the second intermediate components.

[0020] Furthermore, the transition station is provided with an orientation adjustment component for adjusting the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component and / or the second intermediate component.

[0021] Furthermore, the orientation component includes an image recognition device for detecting the orientation of the labels on the first intermediate component and / or the second intermediate component.

[0022] Furthermore, the handling module includes an AGV transport component.

[0023] Furthermore, a first gripping device for gripping and moving the first intermediate component is provided on one side of the feeding and conveying assembly.

[0024] According to the specific embodiments provided in this application, the following technical effects are disclosed:

[0025] The conveyor line can sequentially send the items to be packaged to the first and second workstations, and perform corresponding operations at the respective workstations. At the first workstation, the labeling module completes the labeling of the items to be packaged, and at the second workstation, the packaging module completes the packaging of the first intermediate item, thereby realizing the automated packaging of the inner and outer boxes of the intermediate item, and simultaneously realizing the packaging of items to be packaged in multiple colors, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers and the production and manufacturing costs.

[0026] Furthermore, by setting an indexing component between the first station and the transition station, and setting a feeding conveyor component on one side of the indexing component, and a feeding conveyor component at the transition station, the indexing component can convey the first upper intermediate part to the corresponding conveyor component according to the actual production needs, thereby improving the compatibility of the production line and enabling the production line to package a single piece to be packaged or package multiple pieces to be packaged.

[0027] Furthermore, by setting up an image recognition device at the second workstation, the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component and / or the second intermediate component can be adjusted to improve the aesthetics of the packaging. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line provided in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line provided in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Conveyor line; 11. First station; 12. Transition station; 121. Material feeding and conveying assembly; 1211. Cover paper assembly; 13. Second station; 131. Direction adjustment assembly; 1311. Third gripping device; 14. Adjustment station; 141. Fourth gripping device; 2. Labeling module; 21. First labeling device; 22. Second labeling device; 23. Labeling assembly; 3. Packaging module; 31. Packaging conveying assembly; 32. Cup dropping device; 321. Chassis; 33. Glue dispensing device; 34. Second gripping device; 4. Indexing assembly; 41. Unloading conveying assembly; 411. First gripping device; 5. Loading device; 51. Pallet; 6. Handling module; 7. Item to be packaged; 71. First intermediate component. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a multi-color candle labeling and mixing packaging production line according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] In the embodiments of this application, the item to be packaged 7 can be a cup wax. However, it is understood that the cup wax is only an example of the item to be packaged 7 in the embodiments of this application and not a limiting description. Without departing from the inventive concept of this application, any known type of candle can be used as the item to be packaged 7 in this application.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line includes a conveyor line 1, which includes several workstations to transport the items to be packaged 7 to each workstation along a predetermined trajectory. The several workstations include a first workstation 11, a transition workstation 12, and a second workstation 13 arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory. The conveyor line 1 also includes a labeling module 2, which is located at the first workstation 11 and is used to affix labels to the surface of the items to be packaged 7 to obtain a first intermediate item 71. Several second intermediate items are placed on one side of the transition workstation 12, and a feeding device 5 is provided between the several second intermediate items and the transition workstation 12 to transport the second intermediate items to the transition workstation 12. The second intermediate items are of a different type from the first intermediate items 71. A packaging module 3 is located at the second workstation 13 and is used to wrap the first intermediate items 71 with packaging materials, which are divided into inner box packaging materials and outer box packaging materials.

[0037] It should be noted that the type can be specifications, shape, or color, etc. In this embodiment, the type refers to color.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the labeling module 2 includes a first labeling device 21 and a second labeling device 22. The first labeling device 21 and the second labeling device 22 are arranged sequentially along a predetermined trajectory. In one example, the first labeling device 21 is a side labeling machine, which is used to apply labels to the side wall of the package 7 to be packaged, and the second labeling device 22 is a bottom labeling machine, which is used to apply labels to the bottom surface of the package 7 to be packaged.

[0039] However, it is understood that the side labeling machine and the bottom labeling machine are merely exemplary and not restrictive descriptions of the first labeling device 21 and the second labeling device 22 in the embodiments of this application. Without departing from the inventive concept of this application, any labeling machine that applies labels at any position on the package 7 can be used as the first labeling device 21 and the second labeling device 22 in this application.

[0040] As shown in the figure, an indexing component 4 is provided between the first station 11 and the transition station 12. In one example, the indexing component 4 is a material distribution turntable. A material feeding conveyor component 41 is provided on one side of the indexing component 4, and a material supply conveyor component 121 is provided at the transition station 12. The indexing component 4 is used to convey the first intermediate part 71 to the material supply conveyor component 121 and / or the material feeding conveyor component 41. In actual production, the indexing component 4 can be controlled as needed. If the production requires products of multiple colors, all the first intermediate parts 71 at the first station 11 are conveyed to the material supply conveyor component 121. If the production requires products of a single color, all the first intermediate parts 71 at the first station 11 are conveyed to the material feeding conveyor component 41. If the production requires products of two specifications, the number of the first intermediate parts 71 flowing from the first station 11 to the material supply conveyor component 121 and the material feeding conveyor component 41 can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

[0041] In one example, the product comes in two specifications: one is packaged as a single item, and the other is packaged in triplets.

[0042] In one example, the unloading conveyor assembly 41 is a single conveyor belt, and the feeding conveyor assembly 121 is a triple conveyor belt.

[0043] like Figure 1As shown, the loading device 5 is located on one side of the feeding and conveying assembly 121. In one example, the loading device 5 is a double-loading machine that can simultaneously transport two colors of second intermediate parts to the feeding and conveying assembly 121. A tray 51 for placing the second intermediate parts is provided on the side of the loading device 5 away from the feeding and conveying assembly 121. A handling module 6 is provided on the side of the tray 51 away from the loading device 5. In one example, the handling module 6 is an AGV transport assembly. By inputting a predetermined program, the AGV is controlled to transport the tray 51 to the corresponding position. For example, the second intermediate parts containing other colors are transported to the side of the loading device 5 away from the feeding and conveying assembly 121. After the tray 51 is empty, the AGV is controlled to transport the empty tray 51 to the side of the unloading and conveying assembly 41 away from the indexing assembly 4, so as to place the first intermediate part 71 on the indexing assembly 4.

[0044] In one example, the first intermediate component 71 on the pallet 51 is the packaged item 7 to be labeled at the first station 11. When packaging the first intermediate component 71 of multiple colors, the packaged items 7 of different colors can be conveyed to the first station 11 through the conveyor line 1 and labeled through the labeling module 2. Then, they can be conveyed to one side through the unloading conveyor assembly 41 for use as the second intermediate component. The first intermediate component 71 can be placed into the pallet 51 by manual labor or a robot for use.

[0045] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the specific location and number of pallets 51. Empty pallets 51 can be pre-placed at the unloading and conveying component 41, and pallets 51 in other locations can be used in conjunction with the handling module 6.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, a first gripping device 411 for gripping and moving the first intermediate part 71 is provided on one side of the unloading and conveying assembly 41. In one example, the first gripping device 411 is a six-axis robot. After inputting a predetermined program, the first gripping device 411 is controlled to grip the first intermediate part 71 on the unloading and conveying assembly 41 and place the first intermediate part 71 on the tray 51.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the packaging module 3 includes a packaging conveyor assembly 31. In one example, the packaging conveyor assembly 31 is a conveyor belt. The packaging conveyor assembly 31 is located at the end point of the feeding conveyor assembly 121, and the packaging conveyor assembly 31 is perpendicular to the feeding conveyor assembly 121, which effectively reduces the space occupied by the production line.

[0048] A cup dropping device 32 and a glue dispensing device 33 are arranged above the packaging conveying assembly 31. The cup dropping device 32 and the glue dispensing device 33 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the packaging conveying assembly 31. In one example, the cup dropping device 32 is a cup dropping support machine and the glue dispensing device 33 is a glue dispensing machine.

[0049] A base 321 is placed on the cup-dropping device 32. The base 321 is used to place at least two first intermediate components 71 or at least one first intermediate component and at least one second intermediate component. The cup-dropping device 32 can be controlled to place the base 321 onto the packaging conveyor assembly 31 through a predetermined setting. When the base 321 is conveyed to the underside of the dispensing device 33, the dispensing device 33 dispenses glue onto the base 321. After dispensing, the base 321 is ready for use on the packaging conveyor assembly 31. In one example, the base 321 can hold one first intermediate component 71 and two second intermediate components.

[0050] A cover paper assembly 1211 is disposed above the feeding and conveying assembly 121 for placing cover paper, and the cover paper assembly 1211 is located on the side of the feeding and conveying assembly 121 closer to the packaging conveying assembly 31. In one example, the cover paper assembly 1211 is a cover paper feed tray.

[0051] It should be noted that the lid and base 321 are the inner box packaging materials. In one example, the outer box packaging material is cardboard.

[0052] A second gripping device 34 is provided on the side of the packaging conveyor assembly 31 away from the feeding conveyor assembly 121. In one example, the second gripping device 34 is a six-axis manipulator with suction cups. A predetermined program is input to control the second gripping device 34 to pick up the first intermediate component 71, the second intermediate component, and the cover paper from the feeding conveyor assembly 121, and move the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component directly above the feeding conveyor assembly 121. Then, the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component are rotated 90 degrees clockwise, and then placed on the base plate 321. The cover paper is then placed on the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component on the base plate 321, and the cover paper is adhered to the base plate 321 to form a sealed box for sealing the intermediate components 71. A cartoning device (not shown) is provided at the end of the packaging conveyor assembly 31 for packaging the sealed box. In one example, the cartoning device is a cartoning machine.

[0053] Preferably, a direction adjustment component 131 is provided at the second station 13 for adjusting the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component. In one example, the direction adjustment component 131 includes a third gripping device 1311. In a specific example, the third gripping device 1311 is a six-axis robot. An image recognition device (not shown) is provided above the feeding and conveying component 121 for detecting the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component on the feeding and conveying component 121 and transmitting the image to a controller (not shown). The controller controls the third gripping device 1311 to adjust the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component according to the transmitted signal, so that the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component on the feeding and conveying component 121 is consistent.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] Reference Figure 2 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the labeling module 2 includes several sets of labeling components 23, each set of labeling components 23 is used to label a type of package 7; each set of labeling components 23 includes a side labeling machine and a bottom labeling machine, the side labeling machine and the bottom labeling machine are set along a predetermined trajectory.

[0056] In one example, the labeling component 23 consists of three groups.

[0057] In this embodiment, the conveyor line 1 can simultaneously transport three colors of packages 7 to be packaged. After being labeled at the first station 11, the packages 7 become intermediate packages 71. An adjustment station 14 is provided between the first station 11 and the second station 13. A fourth gripping device 141 is provided on one side of the adjustment station 14 to adjust the labeling orientation of the intermediate packages 71 so that the labeling orientation of the intermediate packages 71 is consistent. In one example, the fourth gripping device 141 is a six-axis robot equipped with a visual recognition sensor.

[0058] After the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component is adjusted, the first intermediate component 71 and the second intermediate component enter the second station 13 and complete the packaging of their inner box and outer box through the packaging module 3. The packaging module 3 in this embodiment differs from that in embodiment 1 in that the cover paper assembly 1211 is located at the adjustment station 14.

[0059] The above provides a detailed description of a multi-color candle labeling and mixing packaging production line provided in this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "vertical," "parallel," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0061] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A multi-color candle labeling and mixing packaging production line, characterized in that, The production line includes: The conveyor line (1) includes several stations for conveying the packaged item (7) to each station along a predetermined trajectory; the several stations include a first station (11) and a second station (13) arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory. The labeling module (2) is located at the first work station (11) and is used to affix labels to the surface of the packaged item (7) to obtain the first intermediate item (71). The packaging module (3) is located at the second work station (13) and is used to wrap the packaging material on the outside of the first intermediate component (71). The packaging material includes inner box packaging material and outer box packaging material. A transition station (12) is provided between the first station (11) and the second station (13), and the transition station (12) is set along the predetermined trajectory; an indexing component (4) is provided between the first station (11) and the transition station (12), and a material feeding conveyor component (41) is provided on one side of the indexing component (4), and a material feeding conveyor component (121) is provided at the transition station (12). The indexing component (4) is used to convey the first intermediate part (71) to the material feeding conveyor component (121) and / or the material feeding conveyor component (41); A feeding device (5) is provided on one side of the feeding and conveying assembly (121), and a tray (51) is provided on one side of the feeding device (5). The tray (51) holds a second intermediate component. The feeding device (5) is used to transport the second intermediate component to the transition station (12). A handling module (6) for transporting the tray (51) is provided on one side of the conveyor line (1). The second intermediate component is of a different type from the first intermediate component (71). The packaging module (3) includes: A cup-dropping device (32) is provided with a base (321) for placing at least one first intermediate component (71) and at least one second intermediate component; A packaging conveying assembly (31) is used to convey the chassis (321), the first intermediate component (71), and the second intermediate component, and the cup dropping device (32) is used to convey the chassis (321) to the packaging conveying assembly (31); The dispensing device (33), the cup dropping device (32) and the dispensing device (33) are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the packaging conveying assembly (31), and the dispensing device (33) is used to dispense glue on the chassis (321); A cover paper assembly (1211) is disposed above the feeding and conveying assembly (121) for placing the cover paper, and the inner box packaging material includes the chassis and the cover paper; The second gripping device (34) is disposed on one side of the second work station (13) for gripping the first intermediate component (71) and the second intermediate component, the cover paper, and placing the first intermediate component (71) and the second intermediate component on the chassis (321), and covering the first intermediate component (71) and the second intermediate component with the cover paper, the cover paper cooperating with the chassis (321) to form a sealing box for sealing the first intermediate component (71) and the second intermediate component.

2. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling module (2) includes several sets of labeling components (23), each set of labeling components (23) being used to label one type of the package (7).

3. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling module (2) includes a first labeling device (21) and a second labeling device (22), which are arranged sequentially along the predetermined trajectory.

4. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, An orientation adjustment component (131) is provided at the transition station (12) for adjusting the labeling orientation of the first intermediate component (71) and / or the second intermediate component.

5. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The orientation component (131) includes an image recognition device for detecting the orientation of the labels on the first intermediate component (71) and / or the second intermediate component.

6. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The transport module (6) includes an AGV transport component.

7. The multi-color candle labeling and packaging production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first gripping device (411) for gripping and moving the first intermediate part (71) is provided on one side of the feeding and conveying assembly (41).

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