An automatic warranty card loading and printing packaging mechanism

By designing an automatic loading mechanism that includes a printed package conveyor line, a warranty card conveyor line, a printed package opening mechanism, and a pushing mechanism, the problem of existing technologies being unable to adapt to printed packages and warranty cards of different widths has been solved. This achieves an efficient and precise packaging process, reduces production costs, and saves equipment space.

CN117360898BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06SUZHOU INTELLIGENT PRECISION INSTR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202311554004.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-21
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-21

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Technical Problem

Existing printing package assembly mechanisms cannot accommodate printing packages and warranty cards of different widths, resulting in high production costs and a high likelihood of packaging failures.

Method used

An automatic loading mechanism was designed, which includes a printed package conveying line, a warranty card conveying line, a printed package opening mechanism, a flipping feeding mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. Through steps such as barcode recognition, tearing off waste labels for positioning, and assembly secondary positioning, deformable materials can be shaped and accurately packaged.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production costs, improves packaging accuracy, solves the problem of packaging failure caused by deformed materials, and has a compact structure that saves equipment space.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of guarantee card automatic loading printing package mechanism, it is general package mechanism, and production cost is reduced.It includes: printing package conveying production line, it includes first conveying belt, and the conveying direction of the first conveying belt is sequentially arranged with bar code identification positioning mechanism, tear waste mark positioning mechanism, assembly secondary positioning mechanism;Guarantee card conveying production line, it includes second conveying belt, and the conveying direction of the second conveying belt is arranged with down pressure shaping mechanism, and the two sides of the second conveying belt are provided with frame structure;Opening printing package mechanism, it includes lifting card platform, left side open package clamp jaw, right side open package clamp jaw, left side clamping pneumatic cylinder, right side clamping pneumatic cylinder, Z-axis lifting pneumatic cylinder and the product width adjusting block of two sides;Turnover feeding mechanism, it includes the fixed base support of two sides, the integrated mechanism of two groups of turnover card slot, stepper motor and sensing component;And pushing mechanism.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of printed packaging assembly, specifically to a mechanism for automatically inserting warranty cards into printed packaging. Background Technology

[0002] After the printed package is completed, the warranty card needs to be inserted into the inner cavity of the printed package. In the actual production line, each production line for unpacking warranty cards can only assemble printed packages and warranty cards of one width, which makes the production cost of the production organization high; and the existing assembly mechanism cannot solve the problem of incoming material deformation, which easily leads to packaging failure. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an automatic warranty card loading mechanism for printing packaging. This mechanism is a universal packaging system that reduces production costs. Furthermore, it can reshape deformed materials before packaging, thereby improving packaging accuracy.

[0004] An automatic warranty card inserting mechanism, characterized in that it comprises:

[0005] The printing package conveyor production line includes a first conveyor belt, on which a barcode identification and positioning mechanism, a waste label tearing and positioning mechanism, and an assembly secondary positioning mechanism are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt.

[0006] The warranty card conveying production line includes a second conveyor belt, a pressing and shaping mechanism arranged in the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt, frame structures on both sides of the second conveyor belt, and spacers between each warranty card on the second conveyor belt.

[0007] The printing package opening mechanism includes a card lifting platform, a left-side opening gripper, a right-side opening gripper, a left-side clamping cylinder, a right-side clamping cylinder, a Z-axis lifting cylinder, and product width adjustment blocks on both sides.

[0008] The flipping feeding mechanism includes fixed base brackets on both sides, an integrated mechanism of two sets of flipping slots, a stepper motor, and a sensing component. The central shaft of the integrated mechanism in the length direction is pivotally connected to the fixed base brackets on both sides. The stepper motor is fixed to the fixed base bracket on one side and its output end is connected to the central shaft in the length direction of the integrated mechanism. The stepper motor drives the integrated mechanism to flip. A clearance space is left between each set of flipping slots and the central shaft.

[0009] And a pushing mechanism, which includes a pushing cylinder, a lifting cylinder, and a pushing gripper;

[0010] Each set of flip-out slots has guide edges on both sides and a bottom guide edge located away from the central axis;

[0011] The second conveyor belt and the first conveyor belt are arranged in opposite directions. The printing package conveying line, the printing package opening mechanism, the flipping feeding mechanism, and the warranty card conveying line are arranged in a straight line in sequence. The end of the second conveyor belt of the warranty card conveying line inserts the front end of the warranty card into the beginning of the warranty card storage space of the bottom guide edge and the guide card edges on both sides. The pushing claw is arranged directly below the clearance space. When the pushing cylinder is working, it conveys the warranty card toward the printing package on the first conveyor belt.

[0012] Its further features are:

[0013] The pusher gripper is located directly below the clearance space of the flip-out slot near the opening printing package mechanism;

[0014] The printing package opening mechanism also includes a support platform. The upper output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom center of the support platform. The card lifting platform is set at the center of the length direction of the support platform. A left clamping cylinder and a right clamping cylinder are fixedly installed on both sides of the support platform. A left opening claw is set on the upper part of the left clamping cylinder. A product width adjustment block is set on the left opening claw. A right opening claw is set on the upper part of the right clamping cylinder. A product width adjustment block is set on the right opening claw.

[0015] The assembly secondary positioning mechanism includes a fixed base, a Y-axis cylinder, a Z-axis cylinder, and a positioning baffle. The Y-axis cylinder is mounted on the fixed base, the Z-axis cylinder is mounted on the output end of the Y-axis cylinder, and the positioning baffle is mounted on the output end of the Z-axis cylinder. The positioning baffle is arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt and is located directly above the first conveyor belt.

[0016] The first conveyor belt is a synchronous belt with side guards and is driven by a first stepper motor. The end of the printing package conveyor line is equipped with a vacuum adsorption platform. The barcode recognition and positioning mechanism includes a first label sensor and an upper positioning pressure plate. The label tearing and positioning mechanism includes a label lifting mechanism and a lifting platform. The assembly secondary positioning mechanism includes a positioning pressure plate, a second label sensor, and a pressing cylinder.

[0017] The warranty card conveying production line includes a second stepper motor, an incoming material sensor, a mounting platform, a spring-driven side-push mechanism, a flipping guide block, a pressing and shaping mechanism, several guide plates, and a second conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt is a synchronous belt with side guards and is driven by the second stepper motor. The incoming material sensor is used to detect whether a warranty card has been received. The pressing and shaping mechanism is used to shape deformed warranty cards. A flipping guide block and a flipping sensor are arranged at the end of the second conveyor belt. Several guide plates are also arranged on one side of the second conveyor belt. A spring-driven side-push mechanism is also provided on one side of the end of the second conveyor belt.

[0018] With this invention, the printed package enters the first feeding belt, then proceeds to the barcode scanning position to detect the presence of the product – barcode scanning, followed by the label removal position – product presence detection – label removal, and then the assembly position. Afterwards, it is positioned by vacuum adsorption and awaits assembly. The warranty card enters the second feeding belt and enters the flipping position, then rotates 180° by the rotating mechanism, awaiting assembly. The printing package opening mechanism clamps the printed package and warranty card, then the grippers rise to open the printing package. The corresponding pushing mechanism pushes the warranty card into the opened printing package. Finally, an external device retrieves the printed package with the warranty card inserted and moves it to the next station, completing the packaging process. Its structure is stable and reliable, and the addition of guiding and shaping mechanisms solves the problem of product deformation during transport, preventing proper packaging. The compact design saves equipment space. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the printing package conveying production line of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the warranty card delivery line of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the mechanism for opening the printing package according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the flipping feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the feeding mechanism of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] A warranty card automatic insertion mechanism for printing packaging, see Figures 1-6It includes a printing package conveyor line 10, a warranty card conveyor line 20, a printing package opening mechanism 30, a flipping feeding mechanism 40, and a pushing mechanism 50; the printing package conveyor line 10 and the warranty card conveyor line 20 are arranged in opposite directions, and the printing package conveyor line 10, the printing package opening mechanism 30, the flipping feeding mechanism 40, and the warranty card conveyor line 20 are arranged in a straight line in sequence.

[0026] The printing package conveyor line 10 includes a first conveyor belt 11, and a barcode identification positioning mechanism 101, a waste label tearing positioning mechanism 102, and an assembly secondary positioning mechanism 103 are arranged sequentially in the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 11.

[0027] The warranty card conveying production line 20 includes a second conveyor belt 21. A pressing and shaping mechanism 201 is arranged in the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 21. Frame structures are provided on both sides of the second conveyor belt 21. Spacer blocks 211 are provided between each warranty card on the second conveyor belt 21. The spacer blocks ensure the reliable and stable positioning of the warranty card 100.

[0028] The printing package opening mechanism 30 includes a card lifting platform 31, a left opening gripper 32, a right opening gripper 33, a left clamping cylinder 34, a right clamping cylinder 35, a Z-axis lifting cylinder 36, two product width adjustment blocks 37, and a support platform 38. The upper output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder 36 is fixed to the bottom center of the support platform 38. The card lifting platform 31 is set at the center of the length direction of the support platform 38. The left clamping cylinder 34 and the right clamping cylinder 35 are fixed on both sides of the support platform 38, respectively. The left opening gripper 32 is set on the upper part of the left clamping cylinder 34, and the product width adjustment block 37 is set on the left opening gripper 32. The right opening gripper 33 is set on the upper part of the right clamping cylinder 35, and the product width adjustment block 37 is set on the right opening gripper 33.

[0029] The flipping feeding mechanism 40 includes two fixed base brackets 41 on both sides, an integrated mechanism 43 with two sets of flipping slots 42, a stepper motor 44, a position sensing plate 45, and a slot-shaped sensor 46. The longitudinal central shaft 431 of the integrated mechanism 43 is pivotally connected to the fixed base brackets 41 on both sides. The stepper motor 44 is fixed to one side of the fixed base bracket 41 and its output end is connected to the longitudinal central shaft 431 of the integrated mechanism 43. The stepper motor 44 drives the integrated mechanism 43 to flip. A clearance space 47 is left between each set of flipping slots 42 and the central shaft 431.

[0030] The feeding mechanism 50 includes a feeding cylinder 51, a lifting cylinder 52, and a feeding gripper 53;

[0031] Each set of flip card slots 42 has guide card edges 421 and bottom guide edges 422 on both sides away from the central axis 431; the end of the second conveyor belt 21 of the warranty card conveying line 20 inserts the front end of the warranty card into the warranty card storage space of the bottom guide edge 421 and the guide card edges 422 on both sides; the pusher gripper 53 is located directly below the clearance space of the flip card slot 42 near the printing package opening mechanism 30; when the pusher cylinder 51 is in working condition, it conveys the warranty card toward the printing package 200 on the first conveyor belt 11.

[0032] In specific implementation: the secondary positioning mechanism includes a fixed base 1031, a Y-axis cylinder 1032, a Z-axis cylinder 1033, and a positioning baffle 1034. The Y-axis cylinder 1032 is installed on the fixed base 1031, the Z-axis cylinder 1033 is installed at the output end of the Y-axis cylinder 1032, and the positioning baffle 1034 is installed at the output end of the Z-axis cylinder 1033. The positioning baffle 1034 is arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 11 and is located directly above the first conveyor belt 11.

[0033] The first conveyor belt 11 is a synchronous belt with side guards and is driven by the first stepper motor 12. The end of the printing package conveyor line 10 is equipped with a vacuum adsorption platform 104. The barcode recognition and positioning mechanism 101 includes a first label sensor 13 and an upper positioning plate 14. The label tearing and positioning mechanism 102 includes a label lifting mechanism 15, a lifting platform 16, a positioning plate 14, and a second label sensor 17.

[0034] The warranty card conveying production line 20 includes a second stepper motor 27, a material receiving sensor 22, a mounting plate 23, a spring side-push mechanism 24, a flipping guide block 25, a pressing and shaping mechanism 201, several guide plates 26, and a second conveyor belt 21. The second conveyor belt 21 is a synchronous belt with side guards and is driven by the second stepper motor 27. The material receiving sensor 22 is used to sense whether a warranty card has been received. The pressing and shaping mechanism 201 is used to shape deformed warranty cards. The end of the second conveyor belt 21 is provided with a flipping guide block 25 and a flipping sensor 28. Several guide plates 26 are also provided on one side of the second conveyor belt 21. The end side of the second conveyor belt 21 is also provided with a spring side-push mechanism 24.

[0035] Its working principle is as follows: After the printed package enters the first feeding belt, it enters the barcode scanning position to detect the presence of the product - scan, then enters the label tearing position - detects the presence of the product - tear the label - enters the assembly position, and then is positioned by vacuum adsorption to wait for assembly; the warranty card enters the second feeding belt to the flipping position, and then the rotating mechanism rotates 180° to wait for assembly; the printing package opening mechanism clamps the printing package and warranty card, then the grippers rise to open the printing package - the corresponding pushing mechanism pushes the warranty card into the already opened printing package, and then the printing package with the warranty card inserted is taken by external equipment to the next station, and the packaging is completed; its structure is stable and reliable, and the addition of guiding and shaping mechanisms solves the problem of product deformation during transportation and inability to be packaged; the mechanism is compact, saving equipment space; it has wide applicability, is compatible with the same type of products, can be quickly replaced and is compatible with multiple products, is easy to maintain, the mechanism fixing method is simple, and it is easy to disassemble and maintain; and it has multiple position buffers, which effectively reduces cycle time.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic warranty card loading and printing packaging mechanism, characterized in that, It includes: The printed package conveying line includes a first conveying belt, and the conveying direction of the first conveying belt is sequentially arranged with a barcode identification positioning mechanism, a tear-off label positioning mechanism, and an assembly secondary positioning mechanism; The warranty card conveying line includes a second conveying belt, and the conveying direction of the second conveying belt is arranged with a pressing shaping mechanism. The two sides of the second conveying belt are provided with a frame structure, and the second conveying belt is provided with a spacing block between each warranty card; The printed package opening mechanism includes a card lifting platform, a left opening package clamp jaw, a right opening package clamp jaw, a left clamping cylinder, a right clamping cylinder, a Z-axis lifting cylinder, and product width adjusting blocks on both sides; The turnover feeding mechanism includes fixed base supports on both sides, integrated mechanisms of two groups of turnover card slots, a stepping motor, and a sensing assembly. The length direction center shafts of the integrated mechanisms are pivotally connected to the fixed base supports on both sides. The stepping motor is fixed to one of the fixed base supports and has an output end connected to the length direction center shaft of the integrated mechanism. The stepping motor drives the integrated mechanism to turn over. Each group of turnover card slots and the center shaft leave a avoiding space. The pushing mechanism includes a pushing cylinder, a lifting cylinder, and a pushing clamp jaw. Each group of turnover card slots has guide card edges and bottom guide edges on both sides away from the center shaft. The conveying directions of the second conveying belt and the first conveying belt are oppositely arranged. The printed package conveying line, the printed package opening mechanism, the turnover feeding mechanism, and the warranty card conveying line are sequentially and linearly arranged. The end of the second conveying belt of the warranty card conveying line inserts the front end of the warranty card into the starting end of the warranty card storage space of the bottom guide edge and the guide card edges on both sides. The pushing clamp jaw is arranged directly below the avoiding space. The pushing cylinder conveys the warranty card towards the printed package on the first conveying belt in the working state. After the printed package enters the first feeding belt, it enters the code scanning position to detect whether the product has a code. Then it enters the tear-off label position to detect whether the product has a tear-off label. Then it enters the assembly position and is positioned by vacuum adsorption to wait for assembly. The warranty card enters the turnover position of the second feeding belt, and then the rotating mechanism rotates 180° to wait for assembly. The printed package opening mechanism clamps to wait for the printed package and the warranty card. Then the clamp jaw rises to open the printed package-warranty card. The corresponding pushing mechanism pushes the warranty card into the opened printed package. Then the printed package with the warranty card is taken to the next station by an external device. The printed package opening mechanism further includes a supporting platform. The bottom center of the supporting platform is fixedly connected to the upper output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder. The length direction center of the supporting platform is provided with the card lifting platform. The left clamping cylinder and the right clamping cylinder are respectively fixedly arranged on both sides of the supporting platform. The upper part of the left clamping cylinder is provided with the left opening package clamp jaw. The left opening package clamp jaw is provided with the product width adjusting block. The upper part of the right clamping cylinder is provided with the right opening package clamp jaw. The right opening package clamp jaw is provided with the product width adjusting block.

2. The automatic warranty card inlay and printing machine of claim 1, wherein: The pushing clamp jaw is located directly below the avoiding space of the turnover card slot close to the printed package opening mechanism.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: The assembling secondary positioning mechanism comprises a fixed base, a Y-axis cylinder, a Z-axis cylinder and a positioning baffle, the Y-axis cylinder is installed on the fixed base, the output end of the Y-axis cylinder is provided with the Z-axis cylinder, the output end of the Z-axis cylinder is provided with the positioning baffle, the positioning baffle is arranged vertically to the conveying direction of the first conveying belt and is arranged directly above the first conveying belt.

4. The automatic warranty card inlay and envelope system of claim 1 wherein: The first conveying belt is a synchronous belt with a baffle, is driven by a first stepping motor, the end of the printing bag conveying line is provided with a vacuum adsorption platform, the bar code recognition positioning mechanism comprises a first label sensor and an upper positioning pressing plate, the waste label positioning mechanism comprises a label jacking mechanism and a jacking platform, and the assembling secondary positioning mechanism comprises a positioning pressing plate, a second label sensor and a downward pressing cylinder.

5. The automatic warranty card inlay and envelope system of claim 1 wherein: The warranty card conveying line comprises a second stepping motor, a raw material sensor, a mounting floor, a spring side pushing mechanism, a turnover guide block, a downward shaping mechanism, a plurality of guide pieces and a second conveying belt, the second conveying belt is a synchronous belt with a baffle and is driven by a second stepping motor, the raw material sensor is used for sensing whether the warranty card is raw material, the downward shaping mechanism is used for shaping the deformed warranty card, the end of the second conveying belt is provided with the turnover guide block and a turnover sensor, one side of the second conveying belt is further provided with a plurality of guide pieces, and one side of the end of the second conveying belt is further provided with the spring side pushing mechanism.

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