Molding equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a forming device, comprising: a carrying platform; and a coiling mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, including a clamping mold assembly and a mold rotating assembly, the mold rotating assembly driving the clamping mold assembly to rotate about an axis parallel to a first direction; a lifting mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, located on one side of the clamping mold assembly along a second direction, and capable of moving closer to or further away from the coiling mechanism along the second direction; and a side-pushing mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, including a side-pushing drive assembly and a side-pushing mold assembly, the side-pushing drive assembly at least driving the side-pushing mold assembly to move relative to the carrying platform along a third direction; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are mutually perpendicular. The forming device disclosed in this application can improve the bending forming efficiency of the buffer and also ensure that the formed buffer has good cushioning capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bending buffer processing technology, and in particular to a forming equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Packaging boxes are commonly used to package products, and cushioning elements are usually placed inside to prevent product damage. These cushioning elements are mostly made of plastic materials such as pearl cotton and foam, which are not environmentally friendly or recyclable. Therefore, forming cushioning elements by bending cardboard structures has become one of the development trends in cushioning technology. However, cardboard structures usually require manual bending, which is not only extremely inefficient but also increases the labor and material costs of processing cushioning elements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a forming device that can automatically bend cardboard structures into cushioning components, thereby improving the processing efficiency of cushioning components.

[0004] This application provides a forming device, including: a carrying platform; and a coiling mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, including a clamping mold assembly and a mold rotating assembly, the mold rotating assembly being used to drive the clamping mold assembly to rotate about an axis parallel to a first direction; a lifting mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, located on one side of the clamping mold assembly along a second direction, and capable of approaching or moving away from the coiling mechanism along the second direction; and a side-pushing mechanism fixedly connected to the carrying platform, including a side-pushing drive assembly and a side-pushing mold assembly, the side-pushing drive assembly being at least used to drive the side-pushing mold assembly to move relative to the carrying platform along a third direction; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are mutually perpendicular.

[0005] In this embodiment, the coiling mechanism further includes a mold moving assembly, which includes a mold moving slide rail, a mold moving slider, and a mold moving power source; the mold moving slide rail extends along a first direction and is fixedly connected to the bearing platform; the mold moving power source drives the mold moving slider to slide along the mold; the mold rotating assembly includes a mold rotating power source and a mold rotating output shaft, the mold rotating power source is fixedly connected to the mold moving slider, and the mold rotating power source drives the mold rotating output shaft to rotate.

[0006] In this embodiment of the application, the clamping mold assembly includes a hinged first clamping part and a second clamping part, a reset structure is provided between the first clamping part and the second clamping part, and the clamping surface formed by the first clamping part and the second clamping part is parallel to the first direction.

[0007] In this embodiment, the first clamping part includes a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, and a fifth side that are connected in sequence and parallel to a first direction; the second side and the third side form a concave structure; the second side is parallel to the fifth side; the second clamping part includes a sixth side, a seventh side, and an eighth side that are connected in sequence and parallel to a first direction, the sixth side forms a clamping surface with the first side, the seventh side is parallel to the fourth side, and the third side is parallel to the eighth side.

[0008] In this embodiment of the application, at least two winding mechanisms are provided, the two winding mechanisms are arranged along a first direction, and the clamping mold assemblies of the two winding mechanisms are close to each other.

[0009] In this embodiment, the side-push drive assembly includes a side-push drive power source, a first side-push slide rail, a second side-push slide rail, a first side-push slider, and a second side-push slider; the side-push mold assembly includes a first side-push mold, a second side-push mold, and a side-push rotation power source; both the first and second side-push slide rails are connected to the support platform and extend along a second direction; the first side-push slider is slidably connected to the first side-push slide rail; the second side-push slider is slidably connected to the second side-push slide rail; the second side-push mold is fixedly connected to the second side-push slider, and the first side-push mold is hingedly connected to the first side-push slider; the side-push rotation power source drives the first side-push mold to rotate about an axis parallel to the first direction; the side-push drive power source is used to drive the first and second side-push sliders to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0010] In this embodiment, a pressing mechanism is also included, comprising a pressing drive assembly, a pressing mold assembly, and a pressing support portion. The pressing drive assembly is connected to the support platform and is used to drive the pressing mold assembly to move relative to the support platform along a second direction. The pressing support portion is connected to the output end of a second-side pushing force source. The pressing drive assembly includes a pressing drive power source, a pressing drive slide rail, and a pressing drive slider. The pressing drive slide rail is arranged along the second direction and is fixedly connected to the support platform. The pressing drive power source drives the pressing drive slider to move relative to the pressing drive slide rail along the second direction. The pressing mold assembly includes a pressing portion and a fitting mold. The pressing portion is parallel to the first and third directions and is connected to the pressing drive slider. The fitting mold is disposed on the side of the pressing portion facing the lifting mechanism and protrudes from the surface of the pressing portion along the second direction.

[0011] In this embodiment of the application, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting fixed component and a lifting moving component. The lifting fixed component is fixedly connected to the bearing platform, and the lifting moving component is movably connected to the lifting fixed component along a second direction.

[0012] In this embodiment, the support platform includes a mounting platform and a mounting frame that are fixedly connected to each other. The mold moving component and the lifting and fixing component are both fixedly connected to the mounting platform; the side push drive component is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0013] In this embodiment of the application, it further includes: a feeding mechanism, including a feeding guide rail and a feeding telescopic part, the feeding guide rail being fixedly connected to the support platform, and the feeding telescopic part being retractable along a third direction; and a discharging mechanism, including a discharging guide rail and a guide wheel, the discharging guide rail extending along a third direction and being fixedly connected to the support platform, and the guide wheel being located inside the discharging guide rail.

[0014] In the forming equipment provided in this application embodiment, the lifting mechanism abuts against the clamping mold assembly of the winding mechanism. The clamping mold assembly opens, allowing the cardboard structure to directly penetrate into the clamping mold assembly. The lifting mechanism then descends, and the clamping mold assembly clamps the cardboard structure. By rotating the clamping mold assembly, the cardboard structure is wound up. The side-pushing mechanism further shapes the wound cardboard structure, forming a double-sided folded shape to enhance the elasticity of the cushioning component formed by bending the cardboard structure. Therefore, the forming equipment in this application embodiment can automatically bend the cardboard structure into a cushioning component, achieving both bending the cardboard structure and ensuring good cushioning capacity, while also improving the processing efficiency of the cushioning component. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a buffer component in related technologies.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a molding device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a molding device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the side-push mechanism and its connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism and its connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mold assembly of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support platform of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism, unloading mechanism, and connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Appendix label number:

[0028] 1. Support platform; 11. Mounting platform; 12. Mounting frame;

[0029] 2. Coiling mechanism; 21. Clamping mold assembly; 211. First clamping part; 211A. First side; 211B. Second side; 211C. Third side; 211D. Fourth side; 211E. Fifth side; 212. Second clamping part; 212A. Sixth side; 212B. Seventh side; 212C. Eighth side; 22. Mold moving assembly; 221. Mold moving slide rail; 222. Mold moving slider; 223. Mold moving power source; 23. Mold rotating assembly; 231. Mold rotating power source; 232. Mold rotating output shaft;

[0030] 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Lifting and fixing assembly; 32. Lifting and moving assembly;

[0031] 4. Side push mechanism; 41. Side push drive assembly; 411. Side push drive power source; 412. First side push slide rail; 413. Second side push slide rail; 414. First side push slider; 415. Second side push slider; 42. Side push mold assembly; 421. First side push mold; 422. Second side push mold; 423. Side push rotation power source;

[0032] 5. Pressing mechanism; 51. Pressing drive assembly; 511. Pressing drive power source; 512. Pressing drive slide rail; 513. Pressing drive slider; 52. Pressing mold assembly; 521. Pressing part; 522. Insertion mold; 53. Pressing support part;

[0033] 6. Feeding mechanism; 61. Feeding guide rail; 62. Feeding telescopic part;

[0034] 7. Feeding mechanism; 71. Feeding guide rail; 72. Guide wheel;

[0035] 8. Cardboard structure;

[0036] X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction.

[0037] The realization of the objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which must be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0040] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if," as used herein, can be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising," "including," indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, component, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or" and "and / or" as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. Therefore, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C." Exceptions to this definition only occur when combinations of elements, functions, steps, or operations are inherently mutually exclusive in some way. When describing the structure of a component, when referring to a layer or region as being "above" or "on top of" another layer or region, it can mean being directly above another layer or region, or containing other layers or regions between it and another layer or region. Furthermore, if the component is flipped, the layer or region will be located "below" or "under" another layer or region. In embodiments of this application, "B corresponding to A" means that B is associated with A, and B can be determined based on A. However, it should also be understood that determining B based on A does not mean determining B solely based on A; B can also be determined based on A and / or other information.

[0041] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0042] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a buffer component in related technologies.

[0044] Please see Figure 1The applicant discovered that, for environmental protection and recycling purposes, cardboard structures are bent to form paper cushioning components, which are then placed inside packaging boxes to protect the products inside. These paper cushioning components require bending and rolling the cardboard structure at least two times, ensuring the two cushioning surfaces are parallel and perpendicular to the direction of the cushioning surfaces, creating a concave structure. This results in a multi-layered structure with multiple bends on both sides, perpendicular to the cushioning surfaces. The elasticity of the cardboard material itself, combined with the elasticity of the multiple layers, gives the cushioning component good cushioning ability. However, because the cushioning component does not have a single bending direction, it is usually formed manually. In other words, there is a lack of highly automated equipment for bending cardboard structures to create cushioning components.

[0045] Based on the above analysis, the applicant proposes a forming device, including a carrying platform, a winding mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a side-pushing mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. All other mechanisms are connected to the carrying platform. The winding mechanism clamps the cardboard structure and rotates it into a multi-layered structure. The lifting mechanism abuts against the winding mechanism, allowing the cardboard structure to smoothly enter the clamping mold assembly of the winding mechanism, and also enabling the cardboard structure to conform to the shape of the clamping mold assembly, tightly winding and forming the basic shape of the cushioning element. The side-pushing mechanism causes the wound cardboard structure to concave inwards, so that the formed cushioning element has good cushioning capacity. The forming device of this application can automatically complete the process of bending the cardboard structure to form a cushioning element, significantly improving the processing efficiency of cardboard cushioning elements and saving manpower and resources.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a molding device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a molding device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the side-push mechanism and its connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism and its connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0047] Please see Figures 2 to 7This application provides a molding device, including: a support platform 1; and a coiling mechanism 2, fixedly connected to the support platform 1, including a clamping mold assembly 21 and a mold rotating assembly 23, the mold rotating assembly 23 being used to drive the clamping mold assembly 21 to rotate about an axis parallel to the first direction X; a lifting mechanism 3, fixedly connected to the support platform 1, located on one side of the clamping mold assembly 21 along the second direction Y, and capable of moving closer to or further away from the coiling mechanism 2 along the second direction Y; a side-pushing mechanism 4, including a side-pushing drive assembly 41 and a side-pushing mold assembly 42, the side-pushing drive assembly 41 being connected to the support platform 1, the side-pushing drive assembly 41 being at least used to drive the side-pushing mold assembly 42 to move relative to the support platform 1 along a third direction Z; the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are mutually perpendicular; and a pressing mechanism 5, including a pressing drive assembly 51 and a pressing mold assembly 52, the pressing drive assembly 51 being connected to the support platform 1, the pressing drive assembly 51 being used to drive the pressing mold assembly 52 to move relative to the support platform 1 along the second direction Y.

[0048] The molding device in this embodiment needs to be placed on a stable surface to maintain overall stability. For ease of explanation, the molding device in this embodiment is placed on a horizontal surface. In this case, the first direction X and the third direction Z are two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions, and the second direction Y is a vertical direction.

[0049] In this embodiment, the support platform 1 serves as the mounting carrier for the other mechanisms, providing stable support for the entire molding equipment. Furthermore, the control devices and circuits for the other mechanisms can be mounted on the support platform 1.

[0050] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 4 The winding mechanism 2 is used to wind the cardboard structure 8. The clamping mold assembly 21 of the winding mechanism 2 can clamp or release the cardboard structure 8 to be bent. When the clamping mold assembly 21 clamps the cardboard structure 8, the mold rotation assembly 23 drives the clamping mold assembly 21 to rotate, which can wind the cardboard structure 8 to form a wound cardboard structure 8. Before the clamping mold assembly 21 clamps the cardboard structure 8, the position of the clamping mold assembly 21 can be adjusted by the mold moving assembly 22 so that the clamping mold assembly 21 can smoothly clamp the cardboard structure 8. After the cardboard structure 8 is wound and the finished cushioning part is obtained, the clamping mold assembly 21 is pulled out from the cushioning part by the mold moving assembly 22 so that the cushioning part falls down, making it easy to obtain the processed cushioning part.

[0051] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 5The lifting mechanism 3 assists in feeding. Specifically, it includes a lifting and fixing component 31 and a lifting and moving component 32. The lifting and fixing component 31 is fixedly connected to the carrying platform 1, and the lifting and moving component 32 is movably connected to the lifting and fixing component 31 along the second direction Y. During feeding, the clamping mold assembly 21 is in the open state. The lifting and fixing component 31 of the lifting mechanism 3 drives the lifting and moving component 32 to rise and abut against the clamping mold assembly 21, allowing the cardboard structure 8 to be smoothly inserted into the open clamping mold assembly 21. Then, the lifting and fixing component 31 drives the lifting and moving component 32 to fall, while the clamping mold assembly 21 clamps, thereby clamping the cardboard structure 8, facilitating the subsequent winding of the cardboard structure 8. In addition, the lifting mechanism 3 can also make the cardboard structure 8 wound more tightly. During the winding of the cardboard structure 8, the lifting and fixing component 31 of the lifting mechanism 3 drives the lifting and moving component 32 to rise and abut against the clamping mold assembly 21, allowing the cardboard structure 8 to be tightly wound together, thereby improving the cushioning capacity of the buffer. For example, the lifting and fixing assembly 31 may include a lifting slide rail, a lifting slider, and a lifting motor. The lifting motor drives the lifting slider to move along the lifting slide rail. The lifting and moving assembly may include a support plate, which is fixedly connected to the lifting slider. Furthermore, the lifting slider and the lifting motor may be driven by a gear and rack mechanism.

[0052] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 6 The side-pushing mechanism 4 is used to bend the wound cardboard structure 8 into the shape of a cushioning element. The wound cardboard structure basically forms a cylindrical multi-layer structure. When the side-pushing drive assembly 41 of the side-pushing mechanism 4 drives the side-pushing mold assembly 42 to approach the wound cardboard structure 8, the side-pushing mold assembly 42 can push the cardboard structure 8 to bend inward, forming a concave shape, thereby increasing the elasticity of each layer of cardboard structure 8, and thus improving the cushioning capacity of the formed cushioning element. When the side-pushing drive assembly 41 of the side-pushing mechanism 4 drives the side-pushing mold assembly 42 to approach the wound cardboard structure 8, the side-pushing mold assembly 42 can push the cardboard structure 8 to bend inward. After the side-pushing is completed, the shape of the wound cardboard structure 8 is basically consistent with the shape of the cushioning element.

[0053] It should be noted that the wound cardboard structure 8 can form a stable buffer component by gluing or inserting. When gluing, the free end of the wound cardboard structure 8 can be glued to other parts by raising the lifting mechanism. When inserting, tongues and slots can be provided in the wound cardboard structure 8 to allow the free end of the cardboard structure 8 to be inserted into other parts.

[0054] Furthermore, the molding equipment in this application embodiment all employs automated control, and a control device can be installed. The control device can be used to set the operating time and sequence of each component, thereby uniformly controlling the cooperative movement of each mechanism and realizing the automated operation of the molding equipment in this application embodiment.

[0055] With the cooperation of the rolling mechanism 2, the lifting mechanism 3 and the side pushing mechanism 4, the forming equipment of this application embodiment can directly bend and fix the cardboard structure 8 to form a cushioning component, which not only greatly improves the processing efficiency of the cushioning component, but also ensures that the cushioning component has good cushioning ability.

[0056] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 4 Furthermore, the coiling mechanism 2 also includes a mold moving assembly 22, which includes a mold moving slide rail 221, a mold moving slider 222, and a mold moving power source 223; the mold moving slide rail 221 extends along the first direction X and is fixedly connected to the bearing platform 1; the mold moving power source 223 drives the mold moving slider 222 to slide along the mold; the mold rotating assembly 23 includes a mold rotating power source 231 and a mold rotating output shaft 232, the mold rotating power source 231 is fixedly connected to the mold moving slider 222, and the mold rotating power source 231 drives the mold rotating output shaft 232 to rotate.

[0057] The mold moving assembly 22 indirectly moves and clamps the mold assembly 21 along the first direction X by moving the mold rotating assembly 23. The mold moving assembly 22 uses a slide rail and slider for transmission. For example, the mold moving power source 223 can be a telescopic cylinder, and the sliding of the mold moving slider 222 relative to the mold moving slide rail 221 is achieved by the extension and retraction of the telescopic cylinder. The mold moving power source 223 drives the mold moving slider 222, which in turn drives the mold rotating assembly 23 to move along the first direction X, thereby realizing the movement of the clamping mold assembly 21 along the first direction X. Before winding the cardboard, the clamping mold assembly 21 is moved so that the clamping mold assembly 21 can smoothly clamp the cardboard structure 8. After the cushioning element is formed, the clamping mold assembly 21 is moved to remove the clamping mold assembly 21 from the cushioning element, so as to facilitate the acquisition of the finished cushioning element. The mold rotation power source 231 of the mold rotation assembly 23 can be a rotary motor. The mold rotation power source 231 drives the mold rotation output shaft 232 to rotate, which in turn drives the clamping mold assembly 21 to rotate, thereby realizing the winding of the cardboard structure 8 by the clamping mold assembly 21.

[0058] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 4Furthermore, the clamping mold assembly 21 includes a hinged first clamping part 211 and a second clamping part 212, a reset structure is provided between the first clamping part 211 and the second clamping part 212, and the clamping surfaces of the first clamping part 211 and the second clamping part 212 are parallel to the first direction X.

[0059] The clamping mold assembly 21 clamps the cardboard structure 8 via a first clamping part 211 and a second clamping part 212. The force applied by the reset structure keeps the hinged first clamping part 211 and second clamping part 212 clamped together, thereby reducing the possibility of the cardboard structure 8 detaching from the clamping mold assembly 21 during winding. When the first clamping part 211 and second clamping part 212 are clamped, the plane where they meet is the clamping surface, which is in contact with the cardboard structure 8. The clamping surface is parallel to the first direction X, facilitating the removal of the clamping mold assembly 21 from the buffer.

[0060] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mold assembly of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0061] Further, please refer to Figure 8 and combined Figure 4 The first clamping part 211 includes a first side surface 211A, a second side surface 211B, a third side surface 211C, a fourth side surface 211D, and a fifth side surface 211E connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction X; the second side surface 211B and the third side surface 211C form a concave structure; the second side surface 211B is parallel to the fifth side surface 211E; the second clamping part 212 includes a sixth side surface 212A, a seventh side surface 212B, and an eighth side surface 212C connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction X; the sixth side surface 212A forms a clamping surface with the first side surface 211A; the seventh side surface 212B is parallel to the fourth side surface 211D; and the third side surface 211C is parallel to the eighth side surface 212C.

[0062] Considering the shape of the buffer, the shapes formed by the first clamping portion 211 and the second clamping portion 212 should be the same as the shape of the buffer. Specifically, the first clamping portion 211 includes a first side surface 211A, a second side surface 211B, a third side surface 211C, a fourth side surface 211D, and a fifth side surface 211E connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction X. The first side surface 211A corresponds to the clamping surface of the first clamping portion 211. The second side surface 211B and the third side surface 211C form a concave structure, corresponding to the concave structure of the buffer. The fourth side surface 211D corresponds to one of the load-bearing surfaces of the buffer. The second clamping portion 212 includes a sixth side surface 212A, a seventh side surface 212B, and an eighth side surface 212C connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction X. The sixth side surface 212A corresponds to the clamping surface of the second clamping portion 212. The seventh side surface 212B corresponds to the other load-bearing surface of the buffer. The eighth side surface 212C and the fifth side surface 211E together form a concave structure, corresponding to the concave structure of the buffer. When the cardboard structure 8 is attached to the clamping mold assembly 21, the shape formed by the cardboard structure 8 can be the same as the shape of the cushioning component. At this time, it is only necessary to fix the free end formed when the cardboard structure 8 is wound to make the cardboard structure 8 form a stable structure, and the finished cushioning component can be obtained.

[0063] In other embodiments, the first clamping portion 211 and / or the second clamping portion 212 of the clamping mold assembly 21 may be provided with clamping structures for fixing the uncurled cardboard structure 8 so that the fixed cardboard structure 8 can be wound during rotation to obtain the finished cushioning component. The clamping structure may be a snap-fit ​​joint. During feeding, the lifting mechanism 3 moves toward the clamping mold assembly 21 so that a portion of the cardboard structure 8 on the lifting structure is inserted into the snap-fit ​​joint of the first clamping portion 211 and / or the second clamping portion 212, thereby positioning and fixing the cardboard structure on the clamping mold assembly 21, so that the cardboard structure can stably follow the rotation of the clamping mold assembly 21 for winding.

[0064] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the arrangement of the roll material mechanism of the forming equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0065] Further, please refer to Figure 9 and combined Figure 3 At least two winding mechanisms 2 are provided, the two winding mechanisms 2 are arranged along the first direction X, and the clamping mold assembly 21 of the two winding mechanisms 2 are close to each other.

[0066] The clamping mold assemblies 21 of the two winding mechanisms 2 are close to each other, so that the two winding mechanisms 2 are positioned facing each other. During the winding of the cardboard structure 8, the two opposing winding mechanisms 2 can maintain the stability of the cardboard structure 8, so that the bending creases of the cardboard structure 8 are all parallel to the first direction X, thereby ensuring that the obtained cushioning component can provide stable support and cushioning. After the cushioning component is formed, the clamping mold assemblies 21 of the two winding mechanisms 2 move away from each other and are pulled out from the cushioning component, making it convenient to obtain the finished cushioning component.

[0067] Further reading Figure 6 The side-push drive assembly 41 includes a side-push drive power source 411, a first side-push slide rail 412, a second side-push slide rail 413, a first side-push slider 414, and a second side-push slider 415; the side-push mold assembly 42 includes a first side-push mold 421, a second side-push mold 422, and a side-push rotation power source 423; the first side-push slide rail 412 and the second side-push slide rail 413 are both connected to the support platform 1 and both extend along the second direction Y; the first side-push slider 414 is slidably connected to the first side-push slide rail 412; the second side-push slider 415 is slidably connected to the second side-push slide rail 413; the second side-push mold 422 is fixedly connected to the second side-push slider 415, and the first side-push mold 421 is hingedly connected to the first side-push slider 414; the side-push rotation power source 423 drives the first side-push mold 421 to rotate about an axis parallel to the first direction X; the side-push drive power source 411 is used to drive the first side-push slider 414 and the second side-push slider 415 to move closer to or away from each other.

[0068] After the paperboard structure 8 is wound by the winding mechanism 2, the clamping mold assembly 21 has a concave side, making it difficult for the paperboard structure 8 to fit against the concave side. The side pushing mechanism 4 is used to make the side of the paperboard structure 8 fit against the concave side of the clamping mold assembly 21.

[0069] The side-push drive power source 411 synchronously drives the first side-push slider 414 and the second side-push slider 415 to slide. Exemplarily, the side-push drive power source 411 and the first side-push slider 414, as well as the side-push drive power source 411 and the second side-push slider 415, can both be driven by a gear and rack system. When the side-push drive power source 411 drives the gear to rotate, the racks extending along the third direction Z on the first side-push slider 414 and the second side-push slider 415 will move in opposite directions along the third direction Z. Therefore, the first side-push slider 414 and the second side-push slider 415 can synchronously move closer or further away along the third direction Z, thereby enabling the first side-push mold 421 and the second side-push mold 422 to clamp the wound cardboard structure 8. At this time, the first side-push mold 421 and the second side-push mold 422 can press the cardboard structure 8 inward, so that the shape of the cardboard structure 8 fits the concave portion of the clamping mold assembly 21, thereby giving the manufactured cushioning component good cushioning ability. For example, the side push drive power source 411 can be a rotary motor, and the first side push slider 414 and the second side push slider 415 are both racks. Through the gear and rack transmission, the side push drive power source 411 synchronously drives the first side push slider 414 and the second side push slider 415 to slide.

[0070] After the cardboard structure 8 is wound, the first side push slider 414 and the second side push slider 415 simultaneously approach the clamping mold assembly 21, pressing the cardboard structure 8 inward so that the cardboard structure 8 fits against the concave side of the clamping mold assembly 21. Then, the first side push slider 414 and the second side push slider 415 simultaneously move away from the clamping mold assembly 21 to release the cardboard structure 8 and the clamping mold assembly 21, facilitating the subsequent unloading process.

[0071] Continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 6 To facilitate loading, the side-push rotation power source 423 drives the first side-push mold 421 to rotate around an axis parallel to the first direction X, thereby making room for the loading operation. Simultaneously, the first side-push mold 421, after rotating back, can still compress the wound cardboard structure 8, causing the cardboard structure 8 to fit against the clamping mold assembly 21. For example, the side-push rotation power source 423 may include a telescopic cylinder, hinged to the first side-push slider 414. When the telescopic cylinder extends or retracts, the first side-push mold 421 rotates accordingly. During loading, the first side-push mold 421 rotates away from the clamping mold assembly 21 to make room for loading, allowing the clamping mold assembly 21 to hold the cardboard structure 8. After loading is complete, the first side-push mold 421 rotates back to its original position towards the clamping mold assembly 21, facilitating the simultaneous approach of the first side-push slider 414 and the second side-push slider 415 to the clamping mold assembly 21.

[0072] When the mold moving assembly 22 moves the clamping mold assembly 21, the clamping mold assembly 21 is pulled out from the buffer, and the buffer falls off. At this time, the lifting mechanism 3 below has fallen back, and the finished product of the buffer can be retrieved from below, realizing unloading. Therefore, without considering unloading, the side push drive power source 411 can directly drive the second side push mold 422 to move along the third direction Z, so as to simplify the transmission structure between the side push drive power source 411 and the second side push mold 422.

[0073] Further reading Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The molding equipment in this application embodiment also includes a pressing mechanism 5. The pressing mechanism 5 includes a pressing drive assembly 51, a pressing mold assembly 52, and a pressing support part 53. The pressing drive assembly 51 is connected to the support platform 1 and is used to drive the pressing mold assembly 52 to move relative to the support platform 1 along the second direction Y. The pressing support part 53 is connected to the output end of the second side pushing force source. The pressing drive assembly 51 includes a pressing drive power source 511, a pressing drive slide rail 512, and a pressing drive slider 513. The pressing drive slide rail 512 is arranged along the second direction Y and is fixedly connected to the support platform 1. The pressing drive power source 511 drives the pressing drive slider 513 to move relative to the pressing drive slide rail 512 along the second direction Y. The pressing mold assembly 52 includes a pressing part 521 and a mating mold 522. The pressing part 521 is parallel to the first direction X and the third direction Z. The pressing part 521 is connected to the pressing drive slider 513. The mating mold 522 is arranged on the side of the pressing part 521 facing the lifting mechanism 3 and protrudes from the surface of the pressing part 521 along the second direction Y.

[0074] The pressing mechanism 5 is used to form a structurally stable cushioning member for the side-push cardboard structure 8. The free end of the wound cardboard structure 8 is located on the side of the cardboard structure 8 closest to the pressing mechanism 5. The pressing drive assembly 51 of the pressing mechanism 5 can drive the pressing mold assembly 52 to move along the second direction Y toward the side-push cardboard structure 8, pressing the free end of the cardboard structure 8 against the main body of the cardboard structure 8. At the same time, the pressing mold can press at least a portion of the side-push multi-layer cardboard structure 8 together, thereby preventing the free end of the cardboard structure 8 from loosening, thus keeping the cushioning member structurally stable. Exemplarily, the multi-layer cardboard structures 8 pressed together can be fixed by interlocking with each other.

[0075] In this embodiment, the pressing mechanism 5 also needs to fix the free end of the wound cardboard structure 8. This can be done by directly pressing the free end to other parts of the cardboard structure 8, or by inserting a portion of the material from the free end of the cardboard structure 8 into other parts of the cardboard structure 8 via the pressing mechanism 5. When using an insertion method to fix the free end of the cardboard structure 8 and other parts of the cardboard structure 8, the pressing mechanism 5 needs to be inserted through and pass through the free end of the cardboard structure 8. At this time, the pressing support 53 can be inserted between the free end of the cardboard structure 8 and other parts of the cardboard structure 8 along with the output end of the second side pushing force source. By supporting the free end of the cardboard structure 8, the pressing mechanism 5 can more easily pass through the free end of the cardboard structure 8, allowing the free end of the cardboard structure 8 to smoothly insert with other parts of the cardboard structure 8, thus forming a structurally stable cushioning component.

[0076] The pressing drive assembly 51 drives the pressing drive slider 513 to move relative to the pressing drive slide rail 512 via the pressing drive power source 511. This, in turn, causes the pressing part 521 of the pressing mold to press the free end of the cardboard structure 8 against the other parts of the cardboard structure 8. At the same time, the insertion mold 522, which protrudes relative to the pressing part 521, can pass through the free end of the cardboard structure 8 and form an insertion tongue. The insertion tongue is inserted into the other parts of the cardboard structure 8 together with the insertion mold 522, thereby inserting and fixing the free end of the cardboard structure 8 with other parts, thus obtaining a structurally stable cushioning component.

[0077] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support platform of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0078] Further, please refer to Figure 10 and combined Figure 3 The support platform 1 includes a mounting platform 11 and a mounting frame 12 that are fixedly connected to each other. The mold moving component 22 and the lifting and fixing component 31 are both fixedly connected to the mounting platform 11. The side push drive component 41 and the pressing drive component 51 are both fixedly connected to the mounting frame 12.

[0079] Considering that components are provided in the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z, the structure of the support platform 1 needs to facilitate connection. In this embodiment, the support platform 1 includes a mounting platform 11 and a mounting frame 12 that are fixedly connected to each other. The mounting platform 11 is used as the main structure, and the mounting frame 12 is mounted on the mounting platform 11 to facilitate the connection of the winding mechanism 2, the lifting mechanism 3, the side pushing mechanism 4, and the pressing mechanism 5.

[0080] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism, unloading mechanism, and connection method of the molding equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0081] Further, please refer to Figure 11 and combined Figure 3 The molding mechanism in this embodiment further includes: a feeding mechanism 6, including a feeding guide rail 61 and a feeding telescopic part 62, the feeding guide rail 61 being fixedly connected to the support platform 1, and the feeding telescopic part 62 being telescopic along the third direction Z; and a discharging mechanism 7, including a discharging guide rail 71 and a guide wheel 72, the discharging guide rail 71 extending along the third direction Z and being fixedly connected to the support platform 1, and the guide wheel 72 being located inside the discharging guide rail 71.

[0082] The feeding mechanism 6 conveys the cardboard structure 8 to be formed to the clamping mold assembly 21. During the feeding process, the clamping mold assembly 21 is in the open state, and the lifting and moving component 32 of the lifting mechanism 3 abuts against the clamping mold assembly 21, forming a guide for the cardboard structure 8. At this time, the feeding telescopic part 62 extends towards the clamping mold assembly 21, and the cardboard structure 8 to be formed can be moved to the clamping mold assembly 21 through the feeding telescopic part 62. The mold moving component 22 adjusts the position of the clamping mold assembly 21 so that the clamping mold assembly 21 can smoothly clamp the conveyed cardboard structure 8 to be formed.

[0083] After the clamping mold assembly 21 is pulled out of the buffer, the finished product of the buffer falls onto the guide wheel 72 of the unloading mechanism 7 and is conveyed along the unloading guide rail 71. The guide wheel 72 is located on both sides of the inner side of the unloading guide rail 71 to make way for the lifting mechanism 3.

[0084] In summary, this application provides a forming device in which a lifting mechanism abuts against the clamping mold assembly of the winding mechanism. The clamping mold assembly opens, allowing the cardboard structure to directly penetrate into the clamping mold assembly. The lifting mechanism then descends, and the clamping mold assembly clamps the cardboard structure. By rotating the clamping mold assembly, the cardboard structure is wound up. A side-pushing mechanism further shapes the wound cardboard structure, creating a double-sided folded shape to enhance the elasticity of the cushioning component formed by bending the cardboard structure. Therefore, the forming device of this application can automatically bend the cardboard structure into a cushioning component, ensuring good cushioning capability and improving the processing efficiency of the cushioning component.

[0085] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A molding apparatus characterized by comprising: The forming equipment is used to bend a cardboard structure to form a concave cushioning element, and includes: The platform; and A coiling mechanism, fixedly connected to the carrying platform, includes a clamping mold assembly and a mold rotating assembly. The mold rotating assembly drives the clamping mold assembly to rotate about an axis parallel to a first direction. The clamping mold assembly includes a hinged first clamping part and a second clamping part, with a reset structure between the first clamping part and the second clamping part. The first clamping part and the second clamping part form a clamping surface parallel to the first direction. The first clamping part includes a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side, and a fifth side that are connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction. The second side and the third side form a concave structure. The second side is parallel to the fifth side. The second clamping part includes a sixth side, a seventh side, and an eighth side that are connected in sequence and parallel to the first direction. The sixth side forms a clamping surface with the first side, the seventh side is parallel to the fourth side, and the third side is parallel to the eighth side. The lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the bearing platform, located on one side of the clamping mold assembly along the second direction, and can move closer to or further away from the coiling mechanism along the second direction; A side-push mechanism, fixedly connected to the support platform, includes a side-push drive assembly and a side-push mold assembly. The side-push drive assembly is at least used to drive the side-push mold assembly to move relative to the support platform along a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. A pressing mechanism includes a pressing drive assembly, a pressing mold assembly, and a pressing support portion. The pressing drive assembly is connected to the support platform and is used to drive the pressing mold assembly to move relative to the support platform along a second direction. The pressing support portion is connected to the output end of a second-side pushing force source. The pressing drive assembly includes a pressing drive power source, a pressing drive slide rail, and a pressing drive slider. The pressing drive slide rail is arranged along the second direction and is fixedly connected to the support platform. The pressing drive power source drives the pressing drive slider to move relative to the pressing drive slide rail along the second direction. The pressing mold assembly includes a pressing portion and a fitting mold. The pressing portion is parallel to the first direction and the third direction and is connected to the pressing drive slider. The fitting mold is located on the side of the pressing portion facing the lifting mechanism and protrudes from the surface of the pressing portion along the second direction. The lifting mechanism abuts against the clamping mold assembly of the winding mechanism, the clamping mold assembly opens, and the cardboard structure can directly penetrate into the clamping mold assembly. The lifting mechanism descends, and the clamping mold assembly clamps the cardboard structure. By rotating the clamping mold assembly, the cardboard structure is wound up. The side pushing mechanism can further shape the wound cardboard structure, so that the wound cardboard structure forms a double-sided folded shape to enhance the elasticity of the cushioning component formed by bending the cardboard structure.

2. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coiling mechanism further includes a mold moving assembly, which includes a mold moving slide rail, a mold moving slider, and a mold moving power source; the mold moving slide rail extends along a first direction and is fixedly connected to the support platform; the mold moving power source drives the mold moving slider to slide along the mold. The mold rotation assembly includes a mold rotation power source and a mold rotation output shaft. The mold rotation power source is fixedly connected to the mold moving slider, and the mold rotation power source drives the mold rotation output shaft to rotate.

3. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The winding mechanism is provided in at least two, the two winding mechanisms are arranged along the first direction, and the clamping mold assemblies of the two winding mechanisms are close to each other.

4. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side-push drive assembly includes a side-push drive power source, a first side-push slide rail, a second side-push slide rail, a first side-push slider, and a second side-push slider; the side-push mold assembly includes a first side-push mold, a second side-push mold, and a side-push rotation power source; Both the first and second side push slide rails are connected to the bearing platform and extend along the second direction; the first side push slider is slidably connected to the first side push slide rail; the second side push slider is slidably connected to the second side push slide rail; the second side push mold is fixedly connected to the second side push slider, and the first side push mold is hingedly connected to the first side push slider; the side push rotation power source drives the first side push mold to rotate around an axis parallel to the first direction; The side-push drive power source is used to drive the first side-push slider and the second side-push slider to move closer or further away.

5. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting fixed component and a lifting moving component. The lifting fixed component is fixedly connected to the bearing platform, and the lifting moving component is movably connected to the lifting fixed component along a second direction.

6. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform includes a mounting platform and a mounting frame that are fixedly connected to each other. The mold moving component and the lifting and fixing component are both fixedly connected to the mounting platform; the side push drive component is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

7. The molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide rail and a feeding telescopic part. The feeding guide rail is fixedly connected to the bearing platform, and the feeding telescopic part is retractable along the third direction. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding guide rail and a guide wheel. The feeding guide rail extends in a third direction and is fixedly connected to the bearing platform. The guide wheel is located inside the feeding guide rail.

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