Guide device, article boxing equipment, system and article boxing method

Abstract

The present application relates to an article boxing device. The article boxing device includes a guide mechanism; the guide mechanism forms a guide channel, which is used to correspond to the storage space of a packaging box to guide the packaged articles from the guide channel into the storage space; wherein the guide mechanism includes at least one set of guide members for enclosing the guide channel, and the at least one set of guide members can move toward or in opposite directions. The solution of the present application can realize automatic boxing of articles, avoiding the manual boxing required in related technologies, reducing labor costs, reducing the problem of missing articles during the boxing process, and improving the efficiency of article boxing.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to a patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office on August 25, 2022, with application number 2022110265501 and application name “Article Box Packing Equipment,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of automated equipment, and in particular to a guiding device, an article boxing device, a system, and an article boxing method. Background Art

[0003] In battery production, semi-finished batteries or successfully assembled finished batteries need to be neatly packed into battery boxes to facilitate the next process or transportation. Currently, batteries are packed manually in China. Manual packing is not only slow and inefficient, but also prone to missing batteries. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve or partially solve the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides a guiding device, an article boxing device, a system and an article boxing method, which avoids the manual boxing in the related art, reduces labor costs, reduces the problem of missing items during the boxing process, and improves the efficiency of article boxing.

[0005] A first aspect of the present application provides a guiding device, comprising:

[0006] The guide mechanism is formed with a guide channel, the guide channel is used to correspond to the storage space of the packaging box, so that the items to be packaged are introduced from the guide channel into the storage space;

[0007] Wherein, the guide mechanism includes at least one group of guide members for enclosing a guide channel, and the at least one group of guide members can move towards or in opposite directions.

[0008] In one embodiment, the guide mechanism includes a plurality of groups of guide members arranged in sequence, and the plurality of guide channels formed by the plurality of groups of guide members correspond one-to-one to the plurality of storage spaces of the packaging box.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first driving mechanism is transmission-connected to the guide member, and when the first driving mechanism is in operation, the guide member moves toward or in the opposite direction in the second direction; and / or,

[0010] The second driving mechanism is used to drive the guide mechanism to move closer to or away from the packaging box in the first direction, and when approaching, it is used to make the end of the guide member close to the storage space extend into the storage space.

[0011] In one embodiment, the guide member includes a support structure provided at the lower end of the guide channel, and the support structure is used to support the opening of the storage space; the support structure includes a support member provided at the lower end of the guide member, and the support member extends in a vertical direction, and the support member is used to abut against the inner wall of the storage space.

[0012] In one embodiment, the expansion member is configured in a sheet shape.

[0013] In one embodiment, the guide member and the expansion member are integrally formed.

[0014] In one embodiment, the guide member and the expansion member are made of a scratch-resistant material.

[0015] In one embodiment, the guide channel forms an entrance at one end away from the packaging box, and the guide member forms a guide surface at the entrance for guiding the article into the guide channel; or,

[0016] The guide channel forms an entrance at one end away from the packaging box. A guide member for guiding the articles to the guide channel is installed at the entrance. The guide member is provided with a through hole corresponding to the entrance.

[0017] In one embodiment, a first control device is further included, which is electrically connected to the first drive mechanism and / or the second drive mechanism and is used to control the operation of the first drive mechanism and / or the second drive mechanism.

[0018] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0019] It also includes a third driving mechanism, which is transmission-connected to the guide mechanism and is used to drive the guide mechanism to move along the plane where the opening of the packaging box is located; or

[0020] It also includes a carrying platform and a fourth driving mechanism, wherein the carrying platform is used to carry the packaging box, and the fourth driving mechanism is connected to the carrying platform and is used to drive the carrying platform to move relative to the guide mechanism.

[0021] A second aspect of the present application provides an article boxing device, comprising:

[0022] fuselage; and

[0023] As described in the first aspect above, the guiding device is installed on the fuselage, and the fuselage is provided with a conveying member for conveying the packaging box.

[0024] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0025] The lifting mechanism is connected to the carrying platform and is used to drive the carrying platform to move in the vertical direction; when moving upward, the packaging box is separated from the conveying member in the vertical direction, and when moving downward, the height of the carrying platform is lower than the conveying member.

[0026] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0027] A guide support assembly is provided on the fuselage, and the guide support assembly is connected to the guide mechanism in a vertical direction.

[0028] In one embodiment, it further includes:

[0029] The packaging box limiting mechanism includes limiting members installed on at least two opposite sides of the carrying platform, and when the limiting members move, they are used to adjust the position of the packaging box on the carrying platform.

[0030] A third aspect of the present application provides an article boxing system, comprising:

[0031] The guiding device as described in the first aspect above; and

[0032] The transport mechanism is movable relative to the guide device, and is used to put articles into the guide channel of the guide device when the transport mechanism moves.

[0033] A fourth aspect of the present application provides a method for packing articles into boxes, the method being applied to the guide device described in the first aspect above, the method comprising:

[0034] Controlling the guide mechanism to move a preset distance in a direction close to the packaging box so that the guide channel of the guide mechanism extends into the storage space of the packaging box;

[0035] Articles are placed at the entrance of the guide channel so that the articles are guided by the guide channel into the storage space of the packaging box.

[0036] In one embodiment, before the control guide mechanism moves toward the packaging box by a preset distance, the control guide mechanism includes:

[0037] At least one group of guide members of the guide mechanism is controlled to move toward each other in the second direction, so that the at least one group of guide members is within the opening range corresponding to the storage space in the first direction.

[0038] In one embodiment, after the control guide mechanism moves toward the packaging box by a preset distance, the control guide mechanism includes:

[0039] At least one group of guide members of the guide mechanism is controlled to move in the opposite direction in the second direction, so that the outer wall surface of the at least one group of guide members extending at one end of the storage space abuts against the inner wall of the storage space.

[0040] The technical solution provided by this application may have the following beneficial effects:

[0041] The guiding device provided in the present application includes a guiding mechanism; the guiding mechanism forms a guiding channel, and the guiding channel is used to correspond to the storage space of the packaging box, so that the items to be packaged are introduced from the guiding channel into the storage space; wherein, the guiding mechanism includes at least one group of guiding members for enclosing the guiding channel, and the guide members in the at least one group can move toward or in opposite directions. The solution of the present application can realize automatic boxing of items, avoiding manual boxing in related technologies, thereby reducing labor costs, reducing the problem of missing items during boxing, and improving the efficiency of boxing items.

[0042] Furthermore, the guide device provided in the present application is provided with a support structure at the bottom of the guide channel, and the support structure is used to align with the opening of the storage space and to support the opening, so that the mesh grille is not prone to deformation such as curling or tilting, thereby improving the smoothness of the boxing of items.

[0043] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by describing in more detail exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0045] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a guide device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a guide device shown in another embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 3 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a guide member of a guide device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a guide device shown in one embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the guide device and the packaging box;

[0050] Figure 6 This is a flow chart illustrating a method for packing articles into boxes according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 7 FIG1 is a flow chart showing a method for packing articles into boxes according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0052] Figure numerals: 100, guide mechanism; 110, guide member; 130, guide channel; 112, expansion member; 113, conical structure; 114, guide surface; 200, guide mounting assembly; 210, second mounting member; 220, first mounting member; 221, through groove; 300, first driving mechanism; 400, guide support assembly; 410, second driving mechanism; 420, bottom plate; 430, vertical plate; 440, connecting plate; 500, packaging box support assembly; 510, carrying platform; 520, lifting mechanism; 530, guide column; 540, sliding plate; 550, guide rail; 560, third driving mechanism; 600, packaging box limiting mechanism; 700, fuselage; 710, conveying member; 800, packaging box; 810, storage space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following describes embodiments of the present application in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0054] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0056] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0057] In battery production, semi-finished batteries or successfully assembled finished batteries need to be neatly packed into battery boxes to facilitate the next process or transportation. Currently, batteries are packed manually in China. Manual packing is not only slow and inefficient, but also prone to missing batteries.

[0058] In response to the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides an article boxing device, which avoids the manual boxing in the related art, reduces labor costs, reduces the problem of missing items during the boxing process, and improves the efficiency of article boxing.

[0059] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 The article boxing device provided in the present application includes a guide mechanism 100; wherein the guide mechanism 100 is formed with a guide channel 130 ( Figure 3 ), the guide channel 130 is used to correspond to the storage space 810 of the packaging box 800, so that the items to be packaged are introduced from the guide channel 130 into the storage space 810, wherein the guide mechanism 100 includes at least one group of guide members 110 for enclosing the guide channel, and at least one group of guide members 110 can move toward or in opposite directions.

[0061] The solution of the present application can realize automatic boxing of items. The items can be guided to the storage space of the packaging box through the self-guided channel, avoiding the manual boxing in the related art, reducing labor costs, reducing the problem of missing items during the boxing process, and improving the efficiency of boxing.

[0062] In this embodiment, each set of guide members includes at least two guide members 110. When two guide members 110 are included, the two guide members 110 are disposed opposite each other and enclose a guide channel 130. The two guide members 110 can move toward or against each other to increase or decrease the cross-section of the guide channel 130. It is understood that in other embodiments, each set of guide members 110 includes three, four, or five guide members 110, i.e., the guide channel 130 is enclosed by three, four, or five guide members.

[0063] The articles to be packaged in this embodiment may be cylindrical articles, such as cylindrical batteries, but are not limited to cylindrical articles. They may also be articles of other shapes and articles that can be packaged in a packaging box.

[0064] The packaging box 800 of this embodiment can be square in shape and have a plurality of storage spaces 810 therein. The plurality of storage spaces 810 can be defined by a mesh grid within the packaging box 800, such that the plurality of storage spaces 810 are arranged in a rectangular array within the packaging box 800, for example, evenly arranged along directions X and Y. Since the mesh grid is generally made of a thin and soft material, such as paper, it is easily deformed when subjected to external forces, which can make it difficult for items to be smoothly loaded into the storage spaces 810. In some embodiments, the guide mechanism 100 includes a plurality of groups of guide members 110 arranged sequentially along a first direction X. Each group of guide members 110 is arranged in pairs in a second direction Y and can move toward or away from each other. The area or spacing between two guide members 110 that are opposite each other in the second direction Y forms a guide channel 130. The number of guide members 110 in each guide mechanism 100 can be set to match the number of storage spaces 810 arranged along the first direction X or the second direction Y of the packaging box 800.

[0065] In this embodiment, the number of guide members 110 in each group can be more than two, appearing in groups, such as four, six or eight. By setting more than two guide members 110, multiple guide channels 130 can be formed through each group of guide members, thereby increasing the number of items that can be boxed per unit time.

[0066] See also Figure 3 In some embodiments, the guide member 110 includes an opening structure provided at the lower end of the guide channel 130, and the opening structure is used to align with the opening of the storage space 810 and to open the opening.

[0067] In some embodiments, the expansion structure includes an expansion member 112 provided on the guide member 110. The expansion member 112 can be a sheet-like structure. The expansion member 112 is used to extend into the storage space 810 and to support the inner wall of the storage space 810 toward the outer direction of the storage space 810 (for example, the X direction or the Y direction).

[0068] When packing, the first driving mechanism 300 can drive the guide member 110 to move toward the packaging box 800, so that the guide member 110 and the packaging box 800 are close to each other, and then the expansion member 112 at the lower end of each guide member 110 is extended into the corresponding storage space 810. Under the lateral support of the expansion member 112, the adjacent mesh sheets are attached to the expansion member 112, so that the mesh sheets are not prone to deformation such as curling or tilting, thereby improving the smoothness of the packaging of items.

[0069] In addition, during the boxing process, the items to be packaged can be introduced into the storage space 810 along the inner wall of the guide channel 130. The items to be packaged do not contact the opening edge of the storage space 810 in the vertical direction Z, so that the storage space 810 does not deform, avoiding the impact on the next boxing, thereby improving the boxing speed of the items, allowing more items to be boxed at the same time, and improving the boxing efficiency.

[0070] The shape of the expansion member 112 can be configured to match the shape of the inner wall of the storage space 810. For example, if the inner wall of the storage space 810 is planar, the outer wall of the expansion member 112 can also be configured to be planar, so that the expansion member 112 can support the inner wall of the storage space 810 outward through surface contact; or, if the inner wall of the storage space 810 is curved, the outer wall of the expansion member 112 can also be configured to be curved.

[0071] In this embodiment, when every two guide members 110 of the guide mechanism 100 extend into the storage space 810 and move in the opposite direction in the second direction Y, the two relative expansion members 112 can move away from each other, and then simultaneously expand the storage space 810 outward, so that the opening size of the storage space 810 remains consistent, avoiding the problem of items being unable to be loaded due to the smaller opening of the storage space 810.

[0072] In some embodiments, the inner wall shape of the guide channel 130 can be matched to the shape of the item to be packaged. For example, when the item to be packaged is cylindrical, a guide surface 114 can be provided on the inner wall of the guide channel 130. The cylindrical item can be introduced into the storage space 810 along the guide surface 114 in a vertical state, thereby keeping the state of the item consistent in the storage unit.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the guide surface 114 may be arc-shaped, but is not limited to an arc-shape.

[0074] In some embodiments, the guide member 110 and the expansion member 112 may be integrally formed and made of a scratch-resistant material. The scratch-resistant material can prevent the items to be packaged from being damaged due to repeated friction when sliding along the inner wall of the guide channel 130 .

[0075] Continue to see Figure 3 The lower end of the support member 112 can be set as a tapered structure 113, so that the two opposing support members 112 can be accurately aligned with the opening of the storage space 810, and thus extend into the corresponding storage space 810 more accurately.

[0076] In some embodiments, the guide device further includes a first driving mechanism 300, which is transmission-connected to at least one group of guide members 110 and is used to drive the two guide members 110 of each guide mechanism to move toward or in opposite directions in the second direction Y.

[0077] When the two guide members 110 of the guide mechanism 100 move toward each other in the second direction Y, the distance between the two opposing stretching members 112 becomes smaller, so that they can be accurately aligned with the opening of the storage space 810 and can be more easily extended into the storage space 810; when the two guide members 110 of each group of guide mechanisms 100 move in opposite directions in the second direction Y, the distance between the two opposing stretching members 112 becomes larger, so that the opening of the storage space 810 can be stretched outward, making it easier to introduce items from the opening into the storage space 810.

[0078] In some embodiments, the guide channel 130 forms an entrance away from one end of the packaging box, and the guide member 110 forms a guide surface at the entrance for guiding the items to the guide channel 130. The guide surface can be a slope so that the cross-section of the entrance gradually increases from bottom to top, making it easier to accurately put the items into the guide channel 130.

[0079] In some embodiments, a guide member for guiding items into the guide channel 130 is installed at the entrance of the guide channel 130. The guide member is made of a scratch-resistant material and is provided with a through hole. The through hole corresponds to the entrance setting, and the item can be put into the guide channel 130 from the through hole, which can reduce the wear of the guide member 110.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first driving mechanism 300 includes two first driving members respectively connected to the two guide members 110 of each group of guide mechanisms 100. The two first driving members are used to respectively drive the two guide members 110 to move. The first driving members can be cylinders or motors.

[0081] In some embodiments, the guiding device further includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the first drive mechanism 300 and / or the second drive mechanism 410 and is used to control the operation of the first drive mechanism 300 and / or the second drive mechanism 410, thereby enabling automated control of article boxing.

[0082] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, a guide mounting assembly 200 is further included. The guide mounting assembly 200 includes a first mounting member 220 and two second mounting members 210. The two guide members 110 of each guide mechanism 100 are respectively mounted on the two second mounting members 210. The ends of the first mounting member 220 are connected to the two second mounting members 210 via a first driving mechanism 300. The first mounting member 220 can be a plate-like structure and therefore can also be called a mounting base plate. The second mounting member 210 can be a strip-like structure and therefore can also be called a mounting strip. The multiple guide members 110 are sequentially mounted on the mounting strip. When the first driving member drives the mounting strip to move, the multiple guide members 110 can move accordingly.

[0083] In this embodiment, a plurality of limiting grooves are provided on the second mounting member 210 , and each guide member 110 is installed in a corresponding limiting groove and fixedly connected to the second mounting member 210 by screws.

[0084] In this embodiment, the middle part of the first mounting member 220 has a through slot 221 that passes through along the vertical direction Z. The multiple guide members 110 of each group of guide mechanisms 100 are accommodated in the through slot 221. The through slot 221 has a preset width in the second direction Y. The two guide members 110 and 120 of each group of guide mechanisms 100 can move toward or in opposite directions within the width range of the through slot 221.

[0085] Some embodiments further include a second drive mechanism 410, which is transmission-connected to the guide mechanism 100 and configured to drive the guide mechanism 100 to move in the vertical direction Z, so that the expansion member 112 extends into or separates from the storage space 810 in the vertical direction Z. The second drive mechanism 410 includes a second drive member connected to both ends of at least one set of guide members in the vertical direction Z. The second drive member may be a cylinder or a motor.

[0086] When the second driving mechanism 410 drives the two guide members 110 of each group of guide mechanisms 100 to move vertically upward, the expansion members 112 of the multiple guide members 110 can be separated from the storage space 810 in the vertical direction Z; when the two guide members 110 of each group of guide mechanisms 100 move vertically downward, the expansion members 112 of the multiple guide members 110 can extend into the storage space 810 in the vertical direction Z.

[0087] The first direction is different from the second direction. The first direction may be a vertical direction, and the second direction may be a horizontal direction. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the first direction may be a horizontal direction, and the second direction may be a vertical direction.

[0088] After the guide member 110 extends into the storage space 810 at one end close to the packaging box, when items are put into the entrance, the items can be prevented from impacting the mesh grille, thereby causing damage or deformation of the mesh grille.

[0089] The guide member 110 forms an abutment portion near the outer wall of one end of the storage space 810. When the guide member 110 extends into the storage space 810 near one end of the storage space 810 and the two guide members 110 move in opposite directions, the abutment portion can abut against the inner wall of the storage space 810 to stabilize the opening of the storage space 810 and avoid the side of the opening from blocking the items, making boxing smoother.

[0090] In some embodiments, the guide mechanism 100 includes multiple groups of guide members arranged in sequence. The multiple guide channels 130 formed by the multiple groups of guide members correspond one-to-one to the multiple storage spaces 810 of the packaging box. Items can be put into the multiple guide channels 130 at the same time, thereby improving the efficiency of item packaging.

[0091] In some embodiments, the guide device also includes a third driving mechanism, which is transmission-connected to the guide mechanism 100 and is used to drive the guide mechanism 100 to move along the plane where the opening of the packaging box is located. When the guide mechanism 100 moves along the plane where the opening of the packaging box is located at a preset pitch, the guide mechanism 100 can be aligned with different storage spaces 810 of the packaging box, thereby filling multiple storage spaces 810 of the packaging box.

[0092] In some embodiments, the guide device further includes a carrying platform 510 and a fourth drive mechanism. The carrying platform 510 is used to carry the packaging box. The fourth drive mechanism is connected to the carrying platform 510 and is used to drive the carrying platform 510 to move relative to the guide mechanism 100. When the carrying platform 510 moves at a preset pitch, the guide mechanism 100 can be aligned with different storage spaces 810 of the packaging box, thereby filling the multiple storage spaces 810 of the packaging box.

[0093] Continue to see Figure 3-Figure 5 In some embodiments, a guide support assembly 400 is further included, which is provided on one side of the carrying platform 510 and is used to support the guide device above the carrying platform 510. The guide support assembly 400 is connected to both ends of the first mounting member 220 in the vertical direction Z, and the second driving mechanism 410 is provided on the support assembly.

[0094] In one implementation, the guide support assembly 400 includes two support members, which are arranged on both sides of the guide mounting assembly 200, and the two ends of the first mounting member 220 are respectively connected to the two support members. In this embodiment, two second drive mechanisms 410 are respectively arranged on the two support members, and the support members include a base plate 420, a vertical plate 430, and a connecting plate 440. The two guide members 110 and 120 of each guide mechanism 100 are both fixed to the connecting plate 440. The second drive mechanism 410 is fixed to the vertical plate 430, and the driving part of the second drive mechanism 410 is connected to the connecting plate 440. When the second drive mechanism 410 is in operation, it can drive the connecting plate 440 to move relative to the base plate 420 in the vertical direction Z, thereby driving the two guide members 110 and 120 to move in the vertical direction Z.

[0095] In combination with the above embodiments, it can be seen that the guide device provided in the embodiments of the present application can realize automatic boxing of items by controlling the operation of the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism. The items can be loaded into the packaging box through the guide channel, avoiding the manual boxing in the related technology, reducing labor costs, reducing the problem of missing items during the boxing process, and improving the efficiency of boxing of items.

[0096] The above describes the guiding device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Accordingly, the present application also provides an article boxing device, which includes the guiding device of the above embodiment.

[0097] See also Figure 4 The article boxing device provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a body; and a guide device as in the above embodiment, the guide device is installed on the body, and the body is provided with a conveying member for conveying the packaging box.

[0098] In some embodiments, the conveying member is a conveyor belt, and the article boxing equipment also includes a fourth drive mechanism arranged on the body, which is transmission-connected to the conveying member and is used to drive the conveying member to move in a horizontal direction, thereby moving the packaging box in a horizontal direction to achieve uninterrupted operation of article boxing.

[0099] See also Figure 4 In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 520 is connected to the carrying platform 510 and is used to drive the carrying platform 510 to move in the vertical direction; when moving upward, the packaging box is separated from the conveying member in the vertical direction, and when moving downward, the height of the carrying platform 510 is lower than the conveying member.

[0100] When the conveyor transports the packaging box 800 to the top of the packaging box support assembly 500, the lifting mechanism 520 can lift the carrying platform 510, so that the packaging box 800 is separated from the conveyor, and at the same time the packaging box 800 can be positioned below the guide mechanism 100, so that multiple packaging boxes 800 can be loaded continuously and automatically.

[0101] In some embodiments, the article boxing device includes two conveying members 710 arranged on the body 700. The two conveying members 710 are spaced apart and can operate synchronously. The opposite sides of the bottom of the packaging box 800 are respectively supported by the two conveying members 710, and the supporting platform 510 is arranged between the two conveying members 710.

[0102] In this embodiment, the guide support assembly 400 can be installed on the body 700 of the conveying mechanism, and the guide device is supported by the guide support assembly 400 above the conveying mechanism.

[0103] In this embodiment, an empty packaging box 800 can be placed upstream of the conveyor. When the packaging box 800 is conveyed to the bottom of the guide mechanism, the packaging box 800 can be lifted by the carrying platform 510, and then aligned with the multiple guide channels of the guide mechanism 100 in the vertical direction Z, which facilitates the next box loading operation.

[0104] In this embodiment, when the third drive mechanism 560 drives the packaging box support assembly 500 to move along the direction Y at a preset pitch, the packaging box 800 can move accordingly at each pitch in the direction Y. The multiple guide channels of the guide mechanism are aligned with the storage spaces 810 of the packaging box 800 at each pitch, and the box loading operation is performed while moving at each pitch. During the box loading process, an automated device (such as a robotic arm) can be used to grab or suck the product and guide the product into each storage space 810 through the guide channel 130 until the packaging box 800 is full. This improves the degree of automation of the box loading process, improves box loading efficiency, and reduces labor costs.

[0105] In some embodiments, the third driving mechanism 560 includes a third driving member, the packaging box support assembly 500 also includes a sliding plate 540, the supporting platform 510 is installed on the sliding plate 540, the sliding plate 540 is installed on a guide rail 550 extending along direction Y, the third driving member can be a cylinder or a motor, and the third driving member can drive the sliding plate 540 to move along the guide rail 550.

[0106] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 520 includes a lifting drive device connected to the carrying platform 510, and the lifting drive device is connected between the sliding plate 540 and the carrying platform 510. When the lifting drive device is lifted or lowered, it can drive the carrying platform 510 to move along the vertical direction Z. A plurality of guide columns 530 are also connected between the sliding plate 540 and the carrying platform 510, and the guide columns 530 can improve the operating stability of the carrying platform 510.

[0107] In some embodiments, a packaging box limiting mechanism 600 is further included. The packaging box limiting mechanism 600 includes a limiting member installed on the supporting platform 510. The limiting member can move relative to the supporting platform to adjust the position of the packaging box on the supporting platform 510, so that the packaging box 800 remains stable during the box loading process, and the packaging box and the support member 112 of the guide mechanism 100 are relative to each other in the vertical direction Z.

[0108] At least two sets of packaging box limiting mechanisms 600 can be provided, each installed on both sides of the carrying platform 510 along direction X or direction Y. The packaging box 800 is placed between the limiting members on both sides. When the two limiting members move toward or in opposite directions, the packaging box 800 can be limited to the carrying platform 510. In some embodiments, four sets of packaging box limiting mechanisms 600 can be provided, each installed on the four sides of the carrying platform 510.

[0109] Correspondingly, the present application also provides an article boxing system, comprising a guide device as described in the above embodiment; and a transport mechanism, which is movable relative to the guide device and is used to place articles into the guide channel of the guide device when the transport mechanism moves.

[0110] The transport mechanism may be a transport robot that can grab an object and place the object into the entrance of the guide device.

[0111] Correspondingly, the present application also provides a method for packing articles into boxes, which is applied to the guiding device of the above embodiment.

[0112] See also Figure 1 and Figure 6 , the method comprises the following steps:

[0113] S110, controlling the guide mechanism 100 to move a preset distance toward the packaging box so that the guide channel 130 of the guide mechanism 100 extends into the storage space 810 of the packaging box.

[0114] In this step, when the guide mechanism 100 moves a preset distance toward the packaging box, the guide mechanism stops moving and is in a relatively static state with the packaging box. At this time, the lower end of the guide channel 130 extends into the storage space 810 of the packaging box.

[0115] S120: Place an item at the entrance of the guide channel 130 so that the item is guided by the guide channel 130 into the storage space 810 of the packaging box.

[0116] The solution provided by the embodiment of the present application avoids the manual boxing in the related art, reduces labor costs, reduces the problem of missing items during the boxing process, and improves the efficiency of item boxing.

[0117] See also Figure 1 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the method of the present application includes:

[0118] S210, controlling at least one group of guide members 110 of the guide mechanism to move toward each other in the second direction, so that at least one group of guide members 110 is within the opening range corresponding to the storage space 810 in the first direction.

[0119] In this step, the second driving system can drive the two guide members 110 to move toward each other by a preset distance, so that the two guide members 110 are close to one end of the storage space 810 within the opening range of the storage space 810 in the first direction.

[0120] S220 , controlling the guide mechanism to move a preset distance toward the packaging box so that the guide channel of the guide mechanism extends into the storage space 810 of the packaging box.

[0121] This step is described in the above step S110 and will not be repeated here.

[0122] S230 , controlling at least one group of guide members 110 of the guide mechanism to move in the opposite direction in the second direction, so that the outer wall surface of at least one group of guide members 110 extending at one end of the storage space 810 abuts against the inner wall of the storage space 810 .

[0123] In this step, the second driving system is controlled to drive the two guide members 110 to move in the opposite direction for a preset distance in the second direction and then stop, so that the guide member 110 extends to one end of the storage space 810 to push the opening of the storage space 810 outward.

[0124] S240, controlling the operation of the transport mechanism so that the transport mechanism puts the article into the guide channel at an end of the guide channel away from the packaging box.

[0125] The transport mechanism can be a manipulator that grabs items and places them into the entrance of the guide device. By controlling the manipulator to move back and forth between the item buffer and the guide device, the items are continuously moved from the item buffer to the boxing area until the boxes are full. This automates the boxing process and further improves efficiency.

[0126] The embodiments of the present application have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A guide device for article boxing equipment, characterized in that: include: Guidance mechanism; The guide mechanism is formed with a guide channel, which is used to correspond to the storage space of the packaging box so that the items to be packaged are guided from the guide channel to the storage space; the guide mechanism includes a plurality of guide members arranged in sequence, and the plurality of guide channels formed by the plurality of guide members correspond one to one with the plurality of storage spaces of the packaging box; Wherein, the guide mechanism comprises at least one set of guide members for enclosing the guide channel, and the at least one set of guide members can move towards or in opposite directions; a first driving mechanism, connected to the guide member by transmission, and causing the guide member to move toward or in the opposite direction in a second direction when the first driving mechanism is in operation; The second driving mechanism is used to drive the guide mechanism to move closer to or away from the packaging box in a first direction, and when approaching, the second driving mechanism is used to make the guide member extend into the storage space at one end close to the storage space.

2. The guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide member includes a support structure provided at the lower end of the guide channel, and the support structure is used to support the opening of the storage space; the support structure includes a support member provided at the lower end of the guide member, and the support member extends in a vertical direction, and the support member is used to abut against the inner wall of the storage space.

3. The guide device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The expansion member is configured in a sheet shape.

4. The guide device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide member and the expansion member are integrally formed.

5. The guide device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide member and the support member are made of scratch-resistant material.

6. The guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide channel forms an entrance at one end away from the packaging box, and the guide member forms a guide surface at the entrance for guiding the article into the guide channel; or, The guide channel forms an entrance at one end away from the packaging box. A guide member for guiding the articles to the guide channel is installed at the entrance. The guide member is provided with a through hole corresponding to the entrance.

7. The guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first control device, which is electrically connected to the first drive mechanism and / or the second drive mechanism and is used to control the operation of the first drive mechanism and / or the second drive mechanism.

8. The guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a third driving mechanism, which is transmission-connected to the guide mechanism and is used to drive the guide mechanism to move along the plane where the opening of the packaging box is located; or It also includes a carrying platform and a fourth driving mechanism, wherein the carrying platform is used to carry the packaging box, and the fourth driving mechanism is connected to the carrying platform and is used to drive the carrying platform to move relative to the guide mechanism.

9. An article boxing device, characterized in that: include: body; as well as The guiding device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the guiding device is mounted on the fuselage, and the fuselage is provided with a conveying member for conveying the packaging box.

10. The article boxing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes The lifting mechanism is connected to the carrying platform and is used to drive the carrying platform to move in the vertical direction; when moving upward, the packaging box is separated from the conveying member in the vertical direction, and when moving downward, the height of the carrying platform is lower than the conveying member.

11. The article boxing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: A guide support assembly is provided on the fuselage, and the guide support assembly is connected to the guide mechanism in a vertical direction.

12. The article boxing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that: Also includes: The packaging box limiting mechanism includes limiting members installed on at least two opposite sides of the carrying platform. When the limiting members move, they are used to adjust the position of the packaging box on the carrying platform.

13. An article boxing system, characterized in that: include: The guide device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; as well as The transport mechanism is movable relative to the guide device, and is used to put articles into the guide channel of the guide device when the transport mechanism moves.

14. A method for packing articles into boxes, said method being applied to the guide device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The method comprises: Controlling the guide mechanism to move a preset distance in a direction close to the packaging box so that the guide channel of the guide mechanism extends into the storage space of the packaging box; Articles are placed at the entrance of the guide channel so that the articles are guided by the guide channel into the storage space of the packaging box.

15. The article boxing method according to claim 14, characterized in that: Before the control guide mechanism moves toward the packaging box by a preset distance, the control guide mechanism includes: At least one group of guide members of the guide mechanism is controlled to move toward each other in the second direction, so that the at least one group of guide members is within the opening range corresponding to the storage space in the first direction.

16. The article boxing method according to claim 14, characterized in that: After the control guide mechanism moves toward the packaging box by a preset distance, the method includes: At least one group of guide members of the guide mechanism is controlled to move in the opposite direction in the second direction, so that the outer wall surface of the at least one group of guide members extending at one end of the storage space abuts against the inner wall of the storage space.

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