An automatic packaging line

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic packaging line, which comprises a material taking device, a movable material taking frame and a carton frame; a carton supporting device comprises an upper material taking part and a lower supporting part, the upper material taking part and the lower supporting part cooperate to support the carton, the carton has two opposite carton openings after being supported, and the lower supporting part can cover one of the carton openings; a conveying mechanism conveys the to-be-packaged objects, the conveying mechanism has a packaging position on a conveying path, the material taking frame can move to the packaging position, and the to-be-packaged objects are sleeved with the cartons at the packaging position; a carton sleeving mechanism drives the upper material taking part to move, so that the side of the carton which is not covered faces the to-be-packaged objects and the carton is sleeved outside the to-be-packaged objects; a bundling mechanism, the sleeved carton is conveyed to the bundling mechanism, and the bundling mechanism seals the side of the carton which is covered. According to the automatic packaging line, the technical problem that the packaging efficiency is limited by the manual efficiency is solved, the labor cost is reduced, the automatic packaging is realized, and the packaging efficiency of the packaging line is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the packaging equipment technical field, in particular to an automatic packaging line. BACKGROUND

[0002] The current packaging line is generally used in combination with a conveyor belt and a sealing machine, specifically, products move on the packaging line, workers stand on one side of the packaging line, manually open a carton, then place the products into the carton from the packaging line, and then push the carton through the sealing machine to complete the sealing operation.

[0003] Therefore, the efficiency of the current packaging line work method is directly related to the work efficiency of the workers, especially when the product is large in size and heavy in weight, the workers need to reduce the conveying speed of the conveyor belt or control the conveyor belt to start and stop to match the carrying efficiency of the workers, resulting in low efficiency of the current packaging line work method. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides an automatic packaging line, which solves the technical problem that the packaging efficiency is limited by the manual efficiency, reduces the labor cost, realizes automatic packaging, and improves the packaging efficiency of the packaging line.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present application, an automatic packaging line comprises a taking device, a carton rack and a taking frame, the carton rack is used to place an unopened carton, and the taking frame can move to the carton rack; a carton opening device, comprising an upper taking part and a lower opening part, the upper taking part is arranged on the taking frame and moves with the taking frame to take the carton from the carton rack and transfer it to the lower opening part, the upper taking part and the lower opening part cooperate to open the carton, and the opened carton has two opposite carton openings, and the lower opening part can cover one of the carton openings; a conveying mechanism for conveying the to-be-packaged objects, the conveying mechanism has a packaging position on the conveying path, and the taking frame can move to the packaging position, and the to-be-packaged objects are sleeved with the carton at the packaging position; a sleeving mechanism arranged on the taking frame and connected with the upper taking part, used to drive the upper taking part to move, so that the non-covered side of the carton faces the to-be-packaged objects and the carton is sleeved outside the to-be-packaged objects; a bundling mechanism arranged in front of the packaging position along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, the sleeved carton is conveyed to the bundling mechanism by the conveying mechanism, and the bundling mechanism seals the covered side of the carton.

[0006] According to the automatic packaging line provided by the embodiment of the application, the following technical effects can be achieved: the automatic continuous transfer, opening, transportation, packaging and sealing of the carton can be realized by the material taking device, the carton opening device, the transportation mechanism, the carton sleeving mechanism and the bundling mechanism, the manual carton carrying and opening steps are cancelled, the technical problem that the work step of placing the to-be-packaged objects into the carton is completed by workers and the packaging efficiency of the packaging line is limited by manual work is solved, the labor cost is reduced, the automatic packaging is realized, and the packaging efficiency of the packaging line is improved.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the application, the upper material taking part comprises a main clamping plate, side clamping plates and a plurality of material taking suction cups, the two side clamping plates are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the main clamping plate to form a clamping space with the main clamping plate, and the plurality of material taking suction cups are distributed on the main clamping plate and the side clamping plates to suck the carton.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the application, the lower carton opening part comprises a storage rack and a carton opening suction cup, the carton opening suction cup is arranged on the storage rack, the carton opening suction cup and the material taking suction cup respectively suck the opposite surfaces of the carton, and the material taking suction cup can be lifted and lowered relative to the carton opening suction cup to open the carton.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the application, the lower carton opening part further comprises a cover sealing mechanism, the cover sealing mechanism comprises a cover plate and a cover driving element, the cover driving element is fixed on the storage rack and connected with the cover plate to drive the cover plate to move, so that the cover plate contacts the paperboard at the box opening and pushes the paperboard to bend, to seal the box opening.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the application, the carton sleeving mechanism comprises a turnover driving element and a first lifting driving element, the turnover driving element is connected with the upper material taking part to drive the upper material taking part to rotate, so that the box opening is turned towards the to-be-packaged objects; the first lifting driving element is connected with the upper material taking part to drive the upper material taking part to lift and lower, to open and sleeve the carton.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the application, a guide assembly is further included, the guide assembly is movably arranged outside the packaging position, and part of the guide assembly can extend into the unsealed box opening of the carton to open the box opening, to prevent the carton from being blocked when sleeving the to-be-packaged objects.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the application, the guide assembly is connected with a guide driving element, the guide driving element comprises a moving driving element and a second lifting driving element, the moving driving element is used to drive the guide assembly to move close to or away from the to-be-packaged objects, and the second lifting driving element is used to drive part of the guide assembly to extend into the box opening and can be lowered with the upper material taking part and the carton.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the guiding assembly comprises two guiding frames arranged oppositely on two opposite sides of the packaging position and a plurality of guiding pieces distributed on the two guiding frames, one end of each guiding piece being connected to the guiding frame and the other end extending away from the guiding frame and partially inserted into the box opening.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the marking mechanism further comprises a driver and a marker, the marker being used to mount the marking object, and the driver being connected to the marker and used to control the movement of the marker so as to make the marking object contact the outside of the carton to complete the marking.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the marker comprises a mounting body and a plurality of mounting pieces arranged on the mounting body and used to mount the marking objects without interference between the marking objects, and the driver is used to drive the marker to rotate or move so as to make each marking object contact the carton to complete the marking.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, become apparent from the following description, or be understood through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the material taking device and the box supporting device;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the state when the upper material taking part supports and transfers the carton;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the state before the carton is sleeved;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the state when the guiding assembly partially inserts into the carton;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the state when the guiding assembly guides the carton to sleeve and then withdraws from the carton;

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the state before the marker marks after the marker mounts the marking object;

[0025] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the state when the marking mechanism marks;

[0026] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the marker after the marker mounts the marking object;

[0027] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of a bundling mechanism.

[0028] Reference signs:

[0029] Material taking device 100, carton 101, material taking frame 110, carton frame 120, material taking drive 130, material taking rail 131, material taking slider 132;

[0030] Upper material taking part 200, main clamping plate 201, side clamping plate 202, material taking suction cup 203, adjusting drive 204, lower opening part 210, storage frame 211, carton opening suction cup 212, cover sealing mechanism 220, cover sealing plate 221, cover sealing telescopic cylinder 222, first rotary motor 223, rotating support 224;

[0031] Transport mechanism 300, packaging position 301, wooden frame 302, motor 303, conveying belt 310, unloading slide 311, guide bar 320, blocker 330;

[0032] Box fitting mechanism 400, overturning drive 410, first lifting drive 420, first lifting rail 421, first lifting slider 422, guide assembly 430, guide frame 431, guide piece 432, guide drive 440, moving drive 441, moving rail 442, moving slider 443, second lifting drive 450, second lifting rail 451, second lifting slider 452;

[0033] Bundling mechanism 500, bundling frame 510, adhesive tape head 520;

[0034] Marking mechanism 600, driver 610, marker 620, mounting body 621, mounting part 622, seal 630, label 640, label suction cup 641, inkjet printer 650, marking material table 660, label conveying mechanism 661. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, which show by way of example, embodiments in which the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions are denoted by the same reference signs throughout the drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended only for the purpose of explaining the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it needs to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it needs to be understood that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, or the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 to 10 , an automatic packaging line of an embodiment of the present application comprises a material taking device 100, a box supporting device, a conveying mechanism 300, a box sleeving mechanism 400 and a baling mechanism 500.

[0039] The material taking device 100 comprises a movable material taking frame 110 and a carton frame 120, the carton frame 120 is used for placing unopened cartons 101, and the material taking frame 110 can move to the carton frame 120. Referring to Figure 2 , the material taking frame 110 is connected with a material taking driving member 130, and moves under the driving of the material taking driving member 130. Specifically, the material taking driving member 130 comprises a material taking rail 131 and a material taking sliding block 132, the material taking rail 131 is arranged along the front-rear direction, and the material taking sliding block 132 is slidingly arranged on the material taking rail 131, the material taking sliding block 132 is fixedly connected with the material taking frame 110 above, and the material taking sliding block 132 can slide along the material taking rail 131 after being driven, thereby driving the material taking frame 110 to move.

[0040] The box supporting device comprises an upper material taking part 200 and a lower opening part 210, the upper material taking part 200 is arranged on the material taking frame 110 and moves with the material taking frame 110 to take the cartons 101 from the carton frame 120 and transfer them to the lower opening part 210, the upper material taking part 200 cooperates with the lower opening part 210 to open the cartons 101, and the cartons 101 have two opposite box openings after being opened, and the lower opening part 210 can cover one side of the box openings.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 Specifically, there are two picking racks 110 and two corresponding picking drive units 130, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the carton rack 120. The upper picking part 200 is located between the two picking racks 110, and its left and right ends are respectively connected to the two picking racks 110. The carton rack 120 is located at the rear of the picking track 131. Several unopened cartons 101 are stacked on the carton rack 120. When the picking rack 110 moves to the carton rack 120, the upper picking part 200 is located above the carton rack 120 and can take the carton 101 out of the carton rack 120.

[0042] The lower support opening part 210 is located in front of the carton rack 120 and between the two material picking tracks 131. After the upper material picking part 200 takes out the carton 101, it moves forward to above the lower support opening part 210 and places it on the lower support opening part 210. The lower support opening part 210 and the upper material picking part 200 apply force to the surface of the carton 101 they are in contact with, opening the carton 101. The lower support opening part 210 then seals one side of the carton opening, while the other side remains open for subsequent packing of items. Through the cooperation of the upper material picking part 200 and the lower support opening part 210, the folded carton 101 can be unfolded into a carton 101 that can be used for packaging, eliminating the need for manual opening.

[0043] Reference Figure 4 The transport mechanism 300 is used to transport items to be packaged. The transport path of the transport mechanism 300 has a packaging position 301. The picking rack 110 can move to the packaging position 301, where the items to be packaged are fitted with cardboard boxes 101. In this embodiment, the transport mechanism 300 is located in front of the picking track 131, and the transport path is from left to right. The upper picking unit 200 can move with the picking rack 110 to above the transport mechanism 300; this position corresponding to the transport mechanism 300 is the packaging position 301. When the transport mechanism 300 transports the items to be packaged to the packaging position 301, the transport mechanism 300 pauses, waiting for the cardboard boxes 101 to be fitted onto the outside of the items. After fitting, the transport mechanism 300 continues transporting to the right.

[0044] Specifically, the transport mechanism 300 includes a conveyor belt 310, which is arranged in a left-right direction. The left end of the conveyor belt 310 is the feeding end, and the right end is the unloading end. An unloading ramp 311 is provided. The items to be packaged (in this embodiment, a motorcycle 303 mounted in a wooden frame 302) are placed on the conveyor belt 310. The volume of the carton 101 matches that of the wooden frame 302. The items to be packaged are placed sequentially at the feeding end of the conveyor belt 310. The conveyor belt 310 pauses when it transports the items to the packaging position 301. After the carton 101 is fitted onto the outside of the wooden frame 302, the conveyor belt 310 continues to move to the right to the unloading end, so that the packaged items (the fitted carton 101 and the wooden frame 302 and motorcycle 303 inside it) slide off the unloading ramp 311 and leave the transport mechanism 300.

[0045] Furthermore, the transport mechanism 300 also includes guide bars 320. Two guide bars 320 are spaced apart on the front and rear sides of the conveyor belt 310 and are parallel to the conveyor belt 310. The guide bars 320 are fixed at the packaging position 301 and do not move with the conveyor belt 310. The distance between the two guide bars 320 is basically the same as the width of the wooden frame 302. The left end of the guide bar 320 extends out of the packaging position 301 and is flared. When the wooden frame 302 moves into the flared opening with the conveyor belt, the two guide bars 320 limit the wooden frame 302, so that the wooden frame 302 can be aligned with the opening of the carton 101 at the packaging position 301, preventing the wooden frame 302 from shifting and causing the packaging to fail.

[0046] In addition, the transport mechanism 300 also includes a retractable stopper 330, which can be located at the right end of the guide bar 320. When the wooden frame 302 moves to the packaging position 301, part of the stopper 330 extends out and abuts against the wooden frame 302, the conveyor belt 310 stops, and the wooden frame 302 no longer moves. The stopper 330 is also set up so that the wooden frame 302 can be aligned with the box opening, so as to ensure that the carton 101 can be smoothly fitted onto the outside of the wooden frame 302.

[0047] The assembly of cartons 101 requires a carton-assembly mechanism 400 in conjunction with the upper material-grabbing unit 200. The carton-assembly mechanism 400 is mounted on the material-grabbing rack 110 and connected to the upper material-grabbing unit 200, used to drive the upper material-grabbing unit 200 to move. (See reference...) Figures 3 to 4 The carton 101 changes direction from opening to fitting. After opening, the opening of the carton 101 faces the front-back direction. However, in this embodiment, the fitting of the items to be packaged needs to be done from top to bottom. Therefore, the opening needs to be turned downwards before the carton 101 is lowered. It is understood that in some other embodiments, the items to be packaged can also be fitted in the front-back direction. In this case, it is not necessary to turn the opening. This action depends on the placement of the items to be packaged. In short, the function of the fitting mechanism is to make the unsealed side of the carton 101 face the items to be packaged and to fit the carton 101 on the outside of the items to be packaged.

[0048] ReferenceFigure 10 After the packaging is completed, the carton 101 needs to be sealed. The strapping mechanism 500 is located in front of the packaging position 301 (i.e., to the right of the packaging position 301 and to the left of the unloading end) along the transport direction of the transport mechanism 300. The packaged carton 101 is transported by the transport mechanism 300 to the strapping mechanism 500. The strapping mechanism 500 straps and seals the cap side of the carton 101. After strapping, the packaged product slides down the unloading ramp 311 and leaves the automatic packaging line, completing the packaging.

[0049] This invention, by setting up a material handling device 100, a box-supporting device, a transport mechanism 300, a box-fitting mechanism 400, and a bundling mechanism 500, can realize the automatic and continuous transfer, opening, transport, packaging, and sealing of the carton 101, eliminating the steps of manually handling the carton 101 and opening it. It solves the technical problems in the prior art where the step of placing the packaged item into the carton 101 relies on workers and the packaging efficiency of the packaging line is limited by manual labor, thereby reducing labor costs. Through the close cooperation of various devices, automated packaging is achieved, and the packaging efficiency of the packaging line is improved.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the upper material picking unit 200 includes a main clamping plate 201, a side clamping plate 202 and a plurality of material picking suction cups 203. The two side clamping plates 202 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main clamping plate 201. In this embodiment, they are the left and right ends of the main clamping plate 201, forming a clamping space with the main clamping plate 201. The plurality of material picking suction cups 203 are distributed on the surfaces of the main clamping plate 201 and the side clamping plates 202 located in the clamping space, for picking up the carton 101.

[0051] Furthermore, the gripping space is adjustable to grip carton 101, see reference. Figure 2 The main clamping plate 201 is provided with two adjustment drive components 204. The two adjustment drive components 204 are respectively connected to the two side clamping plates 202 and are used to control the two side clamping plates 202 to move closer or further apart, so as to adjust the clamping space to realize material picking. The adjustment drive component 204 is specifically a cylinder. The cylinder body is installed on the main deck, and the cylinder extension end is connected to the side clamping plate 202.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the lower support portion 210 includes a shelf 211 and a box-supporting suction cup 212. The box-supporting suction cup 212 is disposed on the shelf 211. The box-supporting suction cup 212 and the material-picking suction cup 203 respectively pick up opposite sides of the cardboard box 101. Specifically, the box-supporting suction cup 212 faces upward and picks up the lower surface of the cardboard box 101, while the material-picking suction cup 203 faces downward and picks up the upper surface of the cardboard box 101. The material-picking suction cup 203 can rise and fall relative to the box-supporting suction cup 212 to open the cardboard box 101. The opened state is as follows: Figure 3 .

[0053] ReferenceFigures 2 to 3 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the lower support portion 210 further includes a sealing mechanism 220. The sealing mechanism 220 includes a sealing plate 221 and a sealing drive member. The sealing drive member is fixed on the shelf 211 and connected to the sealing plate 221. It is used to drive the sealing plate 221 to move, so that the sealing plate 221 contacts the cardboard at the box opening and pushes the cardboard to bend, so as to seal the box opening.

[0054] Reference Figure 3 Specifically, there are multiple sealing mechanisms 220, the number of which depends on the number of cardboard pieces used for sealing at the box opening. The direction of movement of the sealing plate 221 depends on the position of the cardboard. If the cardboard is on the left side of the box opening and should be bent to the right for sealing, a sealing mechanism 220 is set on the left side of the shelf 211 to push the cardboard to bend from left to right. If the cardboard is below the box opening and should be bent upwards for sealing, a sealing mechanism 220 is set at the bottom front end of the shelf 211 to push the cardboard to bend from bottom to top.

[0055] In this embodiment, there are four cardboard pieces for sealing at the box opening: top, bottom, left, and right. Therefore, four sealing mechanisms 220 need to be set up, namely top, bottom, left, and right. The left and right sealing mechanisms 220 have the same structure and are arranged opposite each other, and the top and bottom sealing mechanisms 220 have the same structure and are arranged opposite each other (the bottom sealing mechanism 220 is not shown in the figure).

[0056] Taking the sealing mechanism 220 as an example, the sealing drive component is the sealing telescopic cylinder 222. The sealing telescopic cylinder 222 is fixedly installed at the bottom front end of the shelf 211. Its telescopic end is connected to the sealing plate 221. When the telescopic end extends, it drives the sealing plate 221 to rotate upward, thus bending the lower sealing cardboard at the box opening upward. The upper sealing mechanism 220 works similarly.

[0057] Taking the left sealing mechanism 220 as an example, the sealing drive component includes a first rotary motor 223 in addition to the sealing telescopic cylinder 222. Unlike the lower sealing mechanism 220, the sealing plate 221 connected to the left sealing mechanism 220 cannot be close to the shelf 211. It should be located on the left side of the shelf 211, with a gap between them to avoid interfering with the placement of the carton 101. Specifically, the sealing telescopic cylinder 222 is located on the bottom left side of the shelf 211. Its telescopic end is connected to the first rotary motor 223. The output end of the first rotary motor 223 is connected to the rotating bracket 224. The sealing plate 221 is connected to the rotating bracket 224. The telescopic end extends to drive the first rotary motor 223 and the sealing plate 221 to move. At the same time, the first rotary motor 223 drives the sealing plate 221 to rotate, so that the sealing plate 221 contacts the left sealing cardboard and bends it to the right. The right sealing mechanism 220 works similarly.

[0058] Reference Figures 2 to 3In some embodiments of the present invention, the carton fitting mechanism 400 includes a flipping drive 410 and a first lifting drive 420. The flipping drive 410 is connected to the upper material picking part 200 and is used to drive the upper material picking part 200 to rotate so that the carton opening rotates toward the item to be packaged. The first lifting drive 420 is connected to the upper material picking part 200 and is used to drive the upper material picking part 200 to lift and lower, so as to realize the upward opening and downward fitting of the carton 101.

[0059] Specifically, the first lifting drive component 420 includes a first lifting rail 421 and a first lifting slider 422. The first lifting rail 421 is disposed on the material picker 110 and extends along the height direction of the material picker 110. The first lifting slider 422 is matched with the first lifting rail 421 and can slide along the first lifting rail 421. The first lifting drive component 420 is provided in two sets, which are respectively disposed on the two material pickers 110 and arranged opposite to each other.

[0060] The flipping drive 410 is a second rotary motor. The motor body is fixedly installed on the first lifting slider 422, and the motor output end is connected to the upper picking part 200. The flipping drive 410 is also provided in two sets, which are respectively located on the first lifting slider 422 on the left and right sides, and respectively connected to the left and right ends of the upper picking part 200, jointly driving the upper picking part 200 to rotate.

[0061] When the first lifting slider 422 is driven to slide, it drives the second rotary motor and the upper picking part 200 to rise and fall along the first lifting track 421, while the second rotary motor drives the upper picking part 200 to rotate. In this embodiment, when it is necessary to pick up materials, the first lifting slider 422 drives the upper picking part 200 to descend and take out the carton 101 from the carton rack 120 or the shelf 211; when it is necessary to open the carton, the first lifting slider 422 drives the upper picking part 200 to rise and cooperate with the lower opening part 210 to open the carton 101; when it is necessary to pack, the second rotary motor drives the upper picking part 200 to rotate, turning the unsealed box opening downwards, and then the first lifting slider 422 drives the upper picking part 200 to descend and pack the carton 101 onto the outside of the item to be packaged.

[0062] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present invention, a guide component 430 is also included. The guide component 430 is movably disposed outside the packaging position 301, and a portion of the guide component 430 can extend into the unsealed opening of the carton 101 to open the opening and prevent the carton 101 from being obstructed when the packaged items are placed inside.

[0063] In this embodiment, the item to be packaged is a motorcycle 303 placed in a wooden frame 302. The volume of the cardboard box 101 matches that of the wooden frame 302. However, the cardboard box 101 is easily deformed. Therefore, in order to ensure that the cardboard box 101 can be successfully packed, the opening of the box needs to be slightly opened outward. This ensures that the shape of the opening can be inserted into the wooden frame 302, and that the opening is slightly larger than the wooden frame 302, so as to avoid the cardboard box 101 getting stuck during the packing process.

[0064] Reference Figures 4 to 6 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the guide component 430 is connected to a guide drive 440, the guide drive 440 including a moving drive 441 and a second lifting drive 450. The moving drive 441 is used to drive the guide component 430 to approach or move away from the item to be packaged, and the second lifting drive 450 is used to drive a portion of the guide component 430 to extend into the box opening and can descend with the upper material handling part 200 and the carton 101.

[0065] Reference Figure 4 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the guide assembly 430 includes a guide frame 431 and a guide piece 432. The two guide frames 431 are located on opposite sides (front and rear sides) of the packaging position 301 and are arranged opposite to each other. A plurality of guide pieces 432 are distributed on the two guide frames 431. The guide piece 432 is L-shaped, with one end connected to the guide frame 431 and the other end extending away from the guide frame 431 and partially extending into the box opening.

[0066] Specifically, the moving drive component 441 includes a moving track 442 and a moving slider 443. The moving track 442 is arranged in the front-back direction, and the moving slider 443 is slidably disposed on it. A second lifting drive component 450 is fixedly connected above the moving slider 443. The second lifting drive component 450 includes a second lifting track 451 and a second lifting slider 452. The second lifting track 451 is vertically disposed on the moving slider 443, and the second lifting slider 452 matches the second lifting track 451 and can slide along the second lifting track 451.

[0067] In this embodiment, on the same side of the transport mechanism 300 (taking the front as an example), on the left and right sides of the packaging position 301, two opposing second lifting drive members 450 and corresponding moving drive members 441 are provided. The guide frame 431 is connected to the two opposing second lifting sliders 452 to form a set of guiding devices.

[0068] Two sets of guiding devices are provided, located on the front and rear sides of the transport mechanism 300 respectively, with guide frames 431 on them arranged opposite each other, as shown in the reference. Figures 4 to 5When the guide frame 431 approaches the item to be packaged under the drive of the moving drive member 441, it can form a frame that conforms to the shape of the box opening; under the drive of the second lifting drive member 450, the guide frame 431 rises, and the upper part of the guide plate 432 extends into the carton 101, slightly opening the box opening outwards; then the first lifting slider 422 drives the upper material handling part 200 to descend, and the second lifting drive member 450 also drives the guide frame 431 to descend accordingly, referring to... Figures 5 to 6 When the top of the wooden frame 302 enters the carton 101, the second lifting drive 450 drives the guide frame 431 to descend, and the upper end of the guide plate 432 exits the carton 101. Then, it is driven away from the packaged item by the moving drive 441 and returns to the initial position.

[0069] Reference Figures 7 to 10 In some embodiments of the present invention, a marking mechanism 600 is also included. The marking mechanism 600 includes a driver 610 and a marker 620. The marker 620 is used to install the marker. The driver 610 is connected to the marker 620 and is used to control the movement of the marker 620. The driver 610 can be a robotic arm, which can drive the marker 620 to rotate or move to any position so that the marker contacts the outside of the carton 101 to complete the marking.

[0070] The marking device can be a stamp 630, a label 640, a coding machine 650, etc. After the marking device is installed, the marking mechanism 600 can meet various needs such as labeling 640, stamping, and coding. The multi-functional integrated design can improve marking efficiency. Marking each carton 101 can also improve self-inspection efficiency, meet the needs of quality management, prevent product defects in the production process, and facilitate product traceability in the later stage.

[0071] Reference Figure 9 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the marker 620 includes a mounting body 621 and a plurality of mounting members 622. The mounting members 622 are disposed on the mounting body 621 for mounting the markers and ensuring that there is no interference between the plurality of markers. The driver 610 drives the marker 620 to rotate or move so that each marker contacts the carton 101 to complete the marking.

[0072] In this embodiment, the mounting body 621 has a cubic structure with five mounting surfaces, and each mounting surface can have a maximum of one mounting member 622. The structure of the mounting member 622 depends on the marking object. Specifically, in Figure 9The mounting body 621 shown has a mounting member 622 on its top, bottom, and right sides for mounting a label suction cup 641, which is used to pick up a label 640. A mounting member 622 for mounting a coder 650 is provided on the front side of the mounting body 621, and a mounting member 622 for gripping a stamp 630 is provided on the rear side. In order to avoid interference from the markings, the mounting members 622 on the top and bottom sides extend far beyond the mounting body 621. In other embodiments, the specific arrangement depends on the situation.

[0073] Reference Figures 7 to 8 The marking mechanism 600 also includes multiple marking material tables 660, located next to the marker 620 and within the range of motion of the driver 610. Multiple replaceable stamps 630 are placed on one of the marking material tables 660. During the stamping process, the driver 610 drives the marker 620 to pick up the stamps 630 from the marking material table 660 and then turns the stamps 630 toward the carton 101 to leave a stamp on the carton 101.

[0074] Another labeling platform 660 is equipped with a label conveying mechanism 661. Several labels 640 are arranged on the label conveying mechanism 661, which continuously conveys the labels 640 towards the end closest to the driver 610. During the labeling process, the driver 610 drives the marker 620 to move above the label conveying mechanism 661 and rotate it, aligning the label suction cups 641 with the labels 640. The three label suction cups 641 sequentially pick up three labels 640, then move to the outside of the carton 101, turning one of the labels 640 towards the carton 101 and affixing it. This process is repeated until all three labels 640 are affixed to their corresponding positions. The inkjet printer 650 is fixed to the marker 620. During the inkjet printing process, the inkjet printer 650 simply needs to be rotated to align with the outside of the carton 101.

[0075] Because the marker 620 will squeeze the carton 101 during marking, in order for the marker to make full contact with the carton 101 and leave a clear and firm mark, the carton 101 should have some internal support during marking. Therefore, in this embodiment, the marking process occurs after the guide piece 432 retracts. At this time, the top of the wooden frame 302 has entered the carton 101, the stacking process is paused, and after marking is completed, the stacking mechanism drives the carton 101 to continue to stack downwards.

[0076] Reference Figure 10After the packaging is completed, with the sealed side of carton 101 facing upwards, the transport mechanism 300 is activated, and the packaged goods move to the bundling mechanism 500. The bundling mechanism 500 includes a bundling frame 510 and a tape head 520. The bundling frame 510 is located above the transport mechanism 300, and the tape head 520 is rotatably mounted above the bundling frame 510, with its height matching that of carton 101. Several rolls of tape are wound onto the tape head 520, which abuts against the sealed side of carton 101. As the packaged goods move, the tape head 520 rotates accordingly, adhering the tape on it to carton 101. When the packaged goods leave below the tape head 520, the tape breaks, completing the bundling and sealing process. Subsequently, the packaged goods slide down the unloading ramp 311, leaving the automatic packaging line, and the packaging is complete.

[0077] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0078] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0079] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic packaging line, characterized in that... include: The material handling device (100) includes a movable material handling rack (110) and a carton rack (120), the carton rack (120) being used to place unopened cartons (101), and the material handling rack (110) being movable to the carton rack (120); The carton support device includes an upper material handling part (200) and a lower opening part (210). The upper material handling part (200) is disposed on the material handling rack (110) and moves with the material handling rack (110) to take the carton (101) out of the carton rack (120) and transfer it to the lower opening part (210). The upper material handling part (200) and the lower opening part (210) cooperate to open the carton (101). After the carton (101) is opened, it has two opposing openings. The lower opening part (210) can seal one of the openings. A transport mechanism (300) is used to transport items to be packaged. The transport path of the transport mechanism (300) has a packaging position (301). The picking rack (110) can be moved to the packaging position (301). The items to be packaged are enclosed in the carton (101) at the packaging position (301). A carton-mounting mechanism (400) is provided on the material-picking rack (110) and connected to the upper material-picking part (200). It is used to drive the upper material-picking part (200) to move so that the unsealed side of the carton (101) faces the object to be packaged and the carton (101) is mounted on the outside of the object to be packaged. A bundling mechanism (500) is located in front of the packaging position (301) along the transport direction of the transport mechanism (300). The packaged carton (101) is transported by the transport mechanism (300) to the bundling mechanism (500). The bundling mechanism (500) bundles and seals the carton (101) on one side of the lid. The box-packing mechanism (400) includes a flipping drive (410) and a first lifting drive (420). The flipping drive (410) is connected to the upper material picking part (200) and is used to drive the upper material picking part (200) to rotate so that the box opening rotates toward the item to be packaged. The first lifting drive (420) is connected to the upper material picking part (200) and is used to drive the upper material picking part (200) to lift and lower, so as to open and pack the carton (101).

2. The automatic packaging line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper material handling section (200) includes a main clamping plate (201), a side clamping plate (202), and a plurality of material handling suction cups (203). The two side clamping plates (202) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main clamping plate (201) to form a clamping space with the main clamping plate (201). The plurality of material handling suction cups (203) are distributed on the main clamping plate (201) and the side clamping plates (202) for picking up the carton (101).

3. An automatic packaging line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower support portion (210) includes a shelf (211) and a box-supporting suction cup (212). The box-supporting suction cup (212) is disposed on the shelf (211). The box-supporting suction cup (212) and the material-picking suction cup (203) respectively pick up the two opposite sides of the carton (101), and the material-picking suction cup (203) can rise and fall relative to the box-supporting suction cup (212) to open the carton (101).

4. An automatic packaging line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower support portion (210) also includes a sealing mechanism (220), which includes a sealing plate (221) and a sealing drive member. The sealing drive member is fixed on the shelf (211) and connected to the sealing plate (221). It is used to drive the sealing plate (221) to move, so that the sealing plate (221) contacts the cardboard at the box opening and pushes the cardboard to bend, thereby sealing the box opening.

5. An automatic packaging line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a guide component (430) which is movably disposed outside the packaging position (301), and a portion of the guide component (430) can extend into the unsealed opening of the carton (101) to open the opening and prevent the carton (101) from being obstructed when it is fitted with the item to be packaged.

6. An automatic packaging line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide assembly (430) is connected to a guide drive (440), which includes a moving drive (441) and a second lifting drive (450). The moving drive (441) is used to drive the guide assembly (430) to move closer to or away from the item to be packaged, and the second lifting drive (450) is used to drive a portion of the guide assembly (430) to extend into the box opening and descend with the upper material handling section (200) and the carton (101).

7. An automatic packaging line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guiding component (430) includes a guide frame (431) and a guide piece (432). The two guide frames (431) are located on opposite sides of the packaging position (301) and are arranged opposite to each other. A plurality of guide pieces (432) are distributed on the two guide frames (431). One end of the guide piece (432) is connected to the guide frame (431), and the other end extends away from the guide frame (431) and can partially extend into the box opening.

8. An automatic packaging line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a marking mechanism (600), which includes a driver (610) and a marker (620). The marker (620) is used to install the marker. The driver (610) is connected to the marker (620) and is used to control the movement of the marker (620) so that the marker comes into contact with the outside of the carton (101) to complete the marking.

9. An automatic packaging line according to claim 8, characterized in that: The marker (620) includes a mounting body (621) and a plurality of mounting parts (622). The mounting parts (622) are disposed on the mounting body (621) for mounting the markers and ensuring that there is no interference between the plurality of markers. The driver (610) drives the marker (620) to rotate or move so that each marker contacts the carton (101) to complete the marking.

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