An automated apparatus and method for bookbinding

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated device and method for book packaging. The automated device includes: a storage bin for holding a first bubble wrap roll and a second bubble wrap roll for wrapping the book; a packaging device for pulling one end of the first bubble wrap roll and one end of the second bubble wrap roll, so that the first bubble wrap and the second bubble wrap cover the corresponding sides of the book, and includes a movable heat-sealing blade assembly; a conveying device for measuring the length, width, and height of the book and adjusting the geometric center of the book to a set position for transport to the packaging device; and a controller for controlling the operation of the conveying device, the packaging device, and the storage bin. In this application, the controller controls the distance between the movable heat-sealing blade assembly and the book based on the measured length, width, and height data of the book for independent packaging, ensuring a tight fit between the packaging bag and the product, providing better protection, and saving transportation space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a packaging device, and more particularly to an automated device and packaging method for book packaging. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, online shopping has become a popular way to shop, and along with its widespread adoption, the logistics industry is constantly evolving towards automation and unmanned operations. Automated logistics includes automated sorting and packaging.

[0003] Current automated packaging equipment uses pre-prepared packaging bags to package goods of different sizes. These pre-prepared bags generally come in three sizes: large, medium, and small. However, the size mismatch between the packaging bag and the goods placed inside results in a large amount of extra space. The packaging bag does not fit tightly to the goods, reducing its protective function and making the goods more susceptible to damage during transportation. Furthermore, it occupies unnecessary space during logistics and transportation.

[0004] Especially for products like books that are regularly shaped and relatively uniform in size, an improvement could be made by adopting a model of individual packaging per transaction. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention discloses an automated device for book packaging, which solves the problem of poor adhesion between existing packaging bags and goods.

[0006] An automated device for book sealing, comprising:

[0007] Storage compartment for holding the first and second bubble wrap rolls used to wrap books;

[0008] The packaging device is used to pull one end of the first bubble wrap roll and one end of the second bubble wrap roll so that the first bubble wrap and the second bubble wrap cover the cover of the corresponding two sides of the book, and has a movable heat sealing blade assembly.

[0009] A conveying device is used to measure the length, width, and height of the book and adjust the geometric center of the book to a set position to transport it to the packaging device.

[0010] The controller controls the operation of the conveying device, the packaging device, and the storage bin, and adjusts the position of the heat sealing blade assembly according to the length, width, and height data of the book, so that the heat sealing blade assembly moves to maintain a preset distance from the book, and cuts and fuses the first bubble film and the second bubble film covering both sides of the book.

[0011] This application uses a method of integrating the edges of the first bubble wrap and the second bubble wrap to produce a book packaging bag. It is equipped with a movable heat-sealing blade assembly. The controller controls the distance between the movable heat-sealing blade assembly and the book based on the measured length, width and height data of the book, and performs independent sealing. By independently sealing, the size of the packaging bag can be adjusted according to the size of each book, so that the packaging bag fits the product tightly, provides better protection, and saves transportation space.

[0012] Several alternative methods are provided below, but they are not intended as additional limitations on the overall solution above. They are merely further additions or optimizations. Provided there are no technical or logical contradictions, each alternative method can be combined individually with respect to the overall solution above, or multiple alternative methods can be combined with each other.

[0013] Optionally, the packaging device includes: a first conveyor belt mechanism and a second conveyor belt mechanism for transporting books, and a traction mechanism;

[0014] The second conveyor belt mechanism is located downstream of the first conveyor belt mechanism, and the two are arranged in a straight line. One end of the first bubble wrap roll enters the packaging device from above the first conveyor belt mechanism, and one end of the second bubble wrap roll enters the packaging device from below the first conveyor belt mechanism. One end of the first bubble wrap roll and one end of the second bubble wrap roll are connected to each other and separated vertically between the first conveyor belt mechanism and the second conveyor belt mechanism.

[0015] The traction mechanism is used to pull the connection between the first bubble film and the second bubble film, and drive the first bubble film and the second bubble film to move horizontally along the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt mechanism so that they cover the cover of both sides of the book.

[0016] The heat-sealing knife assembly includes a first heat-sealing knife mechanism, a second heat-sealing knife mechanism, and a third heat-sealing knife mechanism. The first heat-sealing knife mechanism is located between the first conveyor belt mechanism and the second conveyor belt mechanism, and the second heat-sealing knife mechanism and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism are located on both sides of the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt mechanism, respectively.

[0017] Optionally, the first heat-sealing knife mechanism is arranged perpendicular to the book's transport direction, and the first heat-sealing knife mechanism has lifting components on both sides for adjusting its own height.

[0018] Optionally, the second heat-sealing knife mechanism and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism are arranged parallel to the transport direction of the book, and the second heat-sealing knife mechanism and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism respectively have translation components for adjusting the distance between themselves and the second conveyor belt mechanism.

[0019] Optionally, the packaging device further includes a pressing mechanism located above the second conveyor belt mechanism. The pressing mechanism is used to press down vertically to expel the air between the first bubble film, the book, and the second bubble film. The pressing mechanism cooperates with the second heat sealing knife mechanism and the third heat sealing knife mechanism.

[0020] Optionally, the conveying device includes a roller group consisting of several rollers, a measuring mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The measuring mechanism is used to acquire the length, width, and height data of the book, and the positioning mechanism adjusts the position of the book when it enters the first conveyor belt mechanism.

[0021] Optionally, the conveying device also includes a blocking mechanism for preventing subsequent books from entering the measuring mechanism before the end of the previous book packaging process, and for ensuring that one side of the book entering the measuring mechanism is parallel to its own direction of movement.

[0022] Optionally, the positioning mechanism is located downstream of the measuring mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a liftable baffle array, a liftable transmission wheel array, and a pusher plate component. The baffle array consists of several independently liftable baffle groups arranged between adjacent rollers. The baffle array raises the corresponding baffle group according to the width data of the book measured by the measuring mechanism to block the book. The transmission wheel array consists of several independently liftable transmission wheel groups arranged between adjacent rollers. The transmission wheel array raises the corresponding transmission wheel group according to the width data of the book measured by the measuring mechanism to lift the book and transport it towards the first conveyor belt mechanism. The pusher plate component assists in pushing the book towards the first conveyor belt mechanism.

[0023] Optionally, a transmission wheel assembly and a stop bar assembly are located in the same gap formed between adjacent rollers, wherein the transmission wheels and stop bars are arranged alternately in the same gap.

[0024] This application also discloses a method for sealing books using automated equipment, including the following steps:

[0025] S1. Place the book into the conveyor device. The book is transported through the roller group and first enters the blocking mechanism. The blocking mechanism blocks the book so that one side of the book is parallel to its own direction of movement.

[0026] S2. After the previous book packaging process is completed, the blocking mechanism removes its obstruction of the current book, and the book enters the measuring mechanism, which measures the length, width, and height of the book.

[0027] S4. After the measuring mechanism completes the measurement, the book is transferred to the positioning mechanism by the roller group. The stop bar array raises the corresponding stop bar group according to the width data of the book, so that the geometric center of the book is aligned with the center line of the first conveyor belt mechanism.

[0028] S5. The transmission wheel array raises the corresponding transmission wheel group according to the width of the book, and works with the push plate component to transfer the book to the first conveyor belt mechanism;

[0029] S6. The first conveyor belt mechanism transports the book downstream, while the traction mechanism pulls the connection between the first bubble film and the second bubble film and stretches the first bubble film and the second bubble film along the book transport direction to a length that matches the length data of the book.

[0030] S7. The lifting component adjusts the overall height of the first heat sealing knife mechanism according to the height data of the book, and cuts the first bubble film and the second bubble film so that the first bubble film and the second bubble film seal the front and back ends of the book in a ring shape.

[0031] S8. The second conveyor belt mechanism transports the book downstream to the preset position, and the pressing mechanism moves downward to discharge the air between the first bubble film, the book, and the second bubble film.

[0032] S9. Based on the width of the book, the second and third heat-sealing knife mechanisms adjust their distance from the book through their respective translation components, and cut and fuse the first and second bubble wrap on both sides of the book to complete the book sealing.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0034] 1. The device in this invention can independently package books according to the length, width, and height data of the books through the controller, so that the packaging bag fits the book;

[0035] 2. In this invention, the pressing device expels the air from the packaging bag, so that the packaging bag fits the book as closely as possible after sealing. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a top view of an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying device in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism in one embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first conveyor belt mechanism and the second conveyor belt mechanism in one embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the packaging device in one embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first heat-sealing knife mechanism in one embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging device in one embodiment of this application.

[0044] The annotations in the figure are explained as follows:

[0045] 1. Conveying device; 11. Roller assembly; 111. Roller; 12. Blocking mechanism; 121. Baffle; 13. Measuring mechanism; 131. Sensor; 132. Image acquisition device; 133. Conveyor belt assembly; 14. Positioning mechanism; 141. Baffle array; 142. Baffle assembly; 143. Transmission wheel array; 144. Transmission wheel assembly; 145. Push plate assembly; 146. Cylinder; 147. Slide rail; 148. Drive motor; 149. Push plate;

[0046] 2. Packaging device; 21. First conveyor belt mechanism; 22. Second conveyor belt mechanism; 23. First heat sealing knife mechanism; 231. Upper knife; 232. Lower knife; 233. Lifting component; 24. Second heat sealing knife mechanism; 241. Translation component; 25. Third heat sealing knife mechanism; 251. Translation component; 26. Traction mechanism; 27. Pressing mechanism; 271. Pressing rod; 272. Pressing plate; 273. Foam material; 274. Buffer material;

[0047] 3. Storage silo; 31. First bubble wrap roll; 311. First bubble wrap; 32. Second bubble wrap roll; 321. Second bubble wrap; 33. Film splicing device;

[0048] 4. Controller. Specific implementation methods

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or it can be connected to a component in between. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be set to a component in between.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] refer to Figure 1-2 One embodiment of the present invention discloses an automated device for book packaging, including a storage bin 4 for placing a first bubble wrap roll 31 and a second bubble wrap roll 32 for wrapping books, a packaging device 2 for covering the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 on both sides of the book and supporting the packaging bag, a conveying device 1 for measuring the length, width and height of the book and conveying the book to the packaging device 2, and a controller 4 for controlling the operation of the conveying device 1, the packaging device 2 and the storage bin 4.

[0053] The packaging device 2 has a movable heat-sealing blade assembly. The controller 4 adjusts the position of the heat-sealing blade assembly according to the length, width and height data of the book, so that the heat-sealing blade assembly moves to maintain a preset distance from the book, and cuts and fuses the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 covering both sides of the book.

[0054] refer to Figure 3-4 In some embodiments of this application, the conveying device 1 includes a roller group 11 consisting of a plurality of rollers 111, and a blocking mechanism 12, a measuring mechanism 13, and a positioning mechanism 14 arranged sequentially along the upstream and downstream of the roller group 11.

[0055] The blocking mechanism 12 is used to block subsequent books from entering the measuring mechanism 13 before the previous book packaging process is completed, and to make one side of the book entering the measuring mechanism 13 parallel to its own direction of movement so that the subsequent measuring mechanism 13 can measure it.

[0056] In some embodiments, the blocking mechanism 12 adopts a liftable baffle 121, which is located in the gap between the rollers 111 and is arranged perpendicular to the transmission direction of the book. When the baffle 121 rises, it blocks the book, and when the baffle 121 falls, it cancels the blockage.

[0057] To ensure the accuracy of the measured book length, width, and height data, the measuring mechanism 13 employs a combination of sensors 131 and image recognition. Sensors 131 are respectively positioned between the gaps of the corresponding rollers 111 on the roller assembly 11 to measure the book's width and length, and are positioned on both sides of the roller assembly 11 in the height direction to measure the book's height (which can be a single book or several stacked books). Image recognition uses an image acquisition device 132 positioned above the roller assembly 11, which can be a camera, etc., to capture images of the book for measurement and simultaneously scan the book.

[0058] Further reference Figure 3 To improve the accuracy of the measurement by the sensor 131 in the measuring mechanism 13, a liftable conveyor belt group 133 is provided in the gap between each roller 111 on the roller group 11 of the measuring mechanism 13. When the conveyor belt group 133 is raised, it can lift the book and move the book to stick against the side wall of the roller group 11. The distance from the end of the book that is sticking against the side wall to the end that is far away from the side wall is measured with the side wall as the starting point, so as to obtain a more accurate value.

[0059] refer to Figure 4 The positioning mechanism 14 includes a baffle array 141 that blocks the book along the book conveying direction according to the book width, and a transmission wheel array 143 and a push plate component 145 that are perpendicular to the original book conveying direction and drive the book to move downstream.

[0060] The baffle array 141 consists of several baffle groups 142 arranged between adjacent rollers 111. The baffle array 141 is located below the roller group 11 corresponding to the positioning mechanism 14. Each baffle group 142 can be raised and lowered independently according to the width data of the book to block the book and make the geometric center of the book enter the downstream equipment according to the preset position.

[0061] To facilitate the transport of books, each adjacent roller 111 is provided with an independently lifting and lowering transmission wheel set 144. The transmission wheel set 144 is raised and lowered according to the width data of the book, thereby lifting the book and making it move away from the roller set 11 in a preset direction.

[0062] Furthermore, the transmission wheel assembly 144 and the stop rod assembly 142, located within the gap of the same roller 111, are arranged in sequence with the transmission wheel and the stop rod at intervals.

[0063] To prevent the book from shifting or rotating during transmission through the drive wheel array 143, the push plate component 145 moves synchronously with the book from behind, serving to limit and push it.

[0064] The push plate component 145 includes a cylinder 146 for lifting, a slide rail 147, a drive motor 148, and a push plate 149. The cylinder 146 drives the push plate 149 to descend to the height corresponding to the book. The drive motor 148 drives the push plate 149 to move along the slide rail 147 from behind the book.

[0065] refer to Figure 1-2 In some embodiments of this application, the storage bin 4 includes a rack for placing the first bubble wrap roll 31 and the second bubble wrap roll 32, and a splicing device 33 for connecting the new bubble wrap roll to the remaining material of the previous roll.

[0066] In this process, one end of the first bubble wrap roll 31 enters the packaging device 2 from above, and one end of the second bubble wrap roll 32 enters the packaging device 2 from below.

[0067] refer to Figure 5-8 In some embodiments of this application, the above-mentioned packaging device 2 includes a first conveyor belt mechanism 21 and a second conveyor belt mechanism 22 for transporting books, a first heat sealing knife mechanism 23 for cutting and fusing one end of the first bubble film roll 31 and one end of the second bubble film roll 32, a second heat sealing knife mechanism 24 and a third heat sealing knife mechanism 25 that can adjust the distance between the device and the book, and a traction mechanism 26 that drives the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 to translate along the transport direction of the second conveyor belt mechanism 22.

[0068] The first conveyor belt mechanism 21 and the second conveyor belt mechanism 22 are arranged in a straight line. The first bubble film 311 is arranged from top to bottom and the second bubble film 321 is arranged from bottom to top between the first conveyor belt mechanism 21 and the second conveyor belt mechanism 22, and is fused by the first heat sealing knife mechanism 23. When the book is transported from the first conveyor belt mechanism 21 to the second conveyor belt mechanism 22, the upper and lower pages of the book are covered along the transport direction of the book.

[0069] Furthermore, to ensure that the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 do not affect the book's transport direction when covering the top and bottom of the book, the traction mechanism 26 employs two robotic arms to assist the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 in synchronous movement with the book. The connection points of the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 are synchronously pulled and translated on both sides of the book, and the height of the robotic arms can be adjusted accordingly based on the height of the book. The movement and transport of the robotic arms are synchronized with the transport speed of the first conveyor belt mechanism 21 and the second conveyor belt mechanism 22.

[0070] refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments of this application, the first heat sealing knife mechanism 23 includes an upper knife 231, a lower knife 232, and lifting components 233 located on both sides of the upper and lower knives.

[0071] The lifting component 233 can be a combination of a lead screw or a slide bar and a motor. The motor drives the upper cutter 231 and the lower cutter 232 to move up and down along the slide bar, thereby adjusting the connection between the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 to be centered on the height of the book, thus improving the fit.

[0072] The first heat-sealing knife mechanism 23 is located between the first conveyor belt mechanism 21 and the second conveyor belt mechanism 22. The upper knife 231 and the lower knife 232 have the function of cutting the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321, and also have an electric heating function, which can fuse the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321. The traction mechanism 26 tractions the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321, and cuts them by passing between the upper knife 231 and the lower knife 232.

[0073] refer to Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, the second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 are arranged parallel to the transport direction of the book. The second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 respectively have translation components 241 and 251 for adjusting the distance between themselves and the second conveyor belt mechanism 22. Thus, the controller 4 controls the second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 to move to both sides of the book relative to the transport direction and maintain them at a set distance.

[0074] refer to Figure 8 To remove excess air from the packaging bag and ensure that the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 are fully adhered to the book, in some embodiments of this application, the packaging device 2 further includes a pressing mechanism 27. The pressing mechanism 27 includes a pressing rod 271 and a pressing plate 272 disposed below the pressing rod 271. The pressing plate 272 moves up and down with the pressing rod 271 and presses the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 tightly to the book when it moves downward.

[0075] The second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 move synchronously with the pressing mechanism. When the pressing mechanism 27 completes the pressing arrangement, the second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 approach the book and fuse and cut the still open sides of the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321.

[0076] To reduce the force on the book after pressing down, the pressing rod 271 and the pressing plate 272 can be connected by a buffer material 274, such as a spring.

[0077] Furthermore, the bottom of the pressing plate 272 is provided with foam material 273. When the pressing plate 272 is pressed down, the book sinks into the foam material 273, thereby expelling air more fully.

[0078] Furthermore, the packaging device 2 also includes a limiting mechanism, which is rotatably disposed on both sides of the second conveyor belt mechanism 22 to block the book, keep the book in a position relative to the pressing mechanism 27, and flips over after pressing to contact the blocking mechanism.

[0079] Furthermore, the packaging device 2 also includes a clamping device, which can be a robotic arm mounted on both sides of the second conveyor belt mechanism 22. When the book is conveyed to the limiting mechanism and blocked, the clamping device clamps and fixes the first bubble wrap 311 and the second bubble wrap 321 on the unsealed sides of the book. After the second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 complete the cutting and fusion, the clamping devices on both sides flip downwards and release, thereby discarding the cut waste. A waste bin for collecting waste can be set below the clamping device.

[0080] One embodiment of this application also discloses a method for packaging books using the aforementioned automated device, comprising the following steps:

[0081] S1. Place the book into the conveyor 1. The book is transported through the roller group 11. First, it enters the blocking mechanism 12. The blocking mechanism 12 blocks the book so that one side of the book is parallel to its own direction of movement.

[0082] S2. After the previous book packaging process is completed, the blocking mechanism 12 removes its obstruction of the current book, and the book enters the measuring mechanism 13, which measures the length, width, and height of the book.

[0083] S4. After the measuring mechanism 13 completes the measurement, the book is transferred by the roller group 11 to the positioning mechanism 14. The stop bar array 141 raises the corresponding stop bar group 142 according to the width data of the book, so that the geometric center of the book is aligned with the center line of the first conveyor belt mechanism 21.

[0084] S5. The transmission wheel array 143 raises the corresponding transmission wheel group 144 according to the width of the book, and works with the push plate component 145 to transfer the book to the first conveyor belt mechanism 21.

[0085] S6. The first conveyor belt mechanism 21 transports the book downstream, while the traction mechanism 26 pulls the connection between the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 and stretches the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 along the book transport direction to a length that matches the length data of the book.

[0086] S7. The lifting component 233 adjusts the overall height of the first heat sealing knife mechanism 23 according to the height data of the book, and cuts the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 so that the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 form a ring to seal the front and rear ends of the book.

[0087] S8. The second conveyor belt mechanism 22 transports the book downstream to the preset position, and the pressing mechanism 27 moves downward to discharge the air between the first bubble film 311, the book, and the second bubble film 321.

[0088] S9. Based on the width of the book, the second heat-sealing knife mechanism 24 and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism 25 adjust their distance from the book through their respective translation components, and cut and fuse the first bubble film 311 and the second bubble film 321 on both sides of the book to complete the book sealing.

[0089] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0090] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automated device for book packaging, characterized in that, include: Storage compartment for holding the first and second bubble wrap rolls used to wrap books; The packaging device is used to pull one end of the first bubble wrap roll and one end of the second bubble wrap roll so that the first bubble wrap and the second bubble wrap cover the cover of the corresponding two sides of the book, and has a movable heat sealing blade assembly. The packaging device includes: a first conveyor belt mechanism and a second conveyor belt mechanism for transporting books; A conveying device is used to measure the length, width, and height of a book and adjust its geometric center to a set position for transmission to the packaging device. The conveying device includes a roller assembly consisting of several rollers, a measuring mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The measuring mechanism acquires the length, width, and height data of the book, and the positioning mechanism adjusts the position of the book when it enters the first conveyor belt mechanism. The positioning mechanism is located downstream of the measuring mechanism and includes a liftable baffle array, a liftable transmission wheel array, and a pusher plate component. The baffle array consists of several independently liftable baffle groups arranged between adjacent rollers. The baffle array raises the corresponding baffle group based on the book's width data measured by the measuring mechanism to block the book. The transmission wheel array consists of several independently liftable transmission wheel groups arranged between adjacent rollers. The transmission wheel array raises the corresponding transmission wheel group based on the book's width data measured by the measuring mechanism to lift the book and transmit it towards the first conveyor belt mechanism. The pusher plate component assists in pushing the book towards the first conveyor belt mechanism. The controller controls the operation of the conveying device, the packaging device, and the storage bin, and adjusts the position of the heat sealing blade assembly according to the length, width, and height data of the book, so that the heat sealing blade assembly moves to maintain a preset distance from the book, and cuts and fuses the first bubble film and the second bubble film covering both sides of the book.

2. The automated equipment for book packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging device further includes a traction mechanism; The second conveyor belt mechanism is located downstream of the first conveyor belt mechanism, and the two are arranged in a straight line. One end of the first bubble wrap roll enters the packaging device from above the first conveyor belt mechanism, and one end of the second bubble wrap roll enters the packaging device from below the first conveyor belt mechanism. One end of the first bubble wrap roll and one end of the second bubble wrap roll are connected to each other and separated vertically between the first conveyor belt mechanism and the second conveyor belt mechanism. The traction mechanism is used to pull the connection between the first bubble film and the second bubble film, and drive the first bubble film and the second bubble film to move horizontally along the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt mechanism so that they cover the cover of both sides of the book. The heat-sealing knife assembly includes a first heat-sealing knife mechanism, a second heat-sealing knife mechanism, and a third heat-sealing knife mechanism. The first heat-sealing knife mechanism is located between the first conveyor belt mechanism and the second conveyor belt mechanism, and the second heat-sealing knife mechanism and the third heat-sealing knife mechanism are located on both sides of the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt mechanism, respectively.

3. The automated equipment for book packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first heat-sealing knife mechanism is arranged perpendicular to the book's transport direction, and the first heat-sealing knife mechanism has lifting components on both sides for adjusting its own height.

4. An automated device for book packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second and third heat-sealing knife mechanisms are arranged parallel to the book's transport direction, and each of the second and third heat-sealing knife mechanisms has a translation component for adjusting the distance between itself and the second conveyor belt mechanism.

5. An automated device for book packaging according to claim 4, characterized in that: The packaging device also includes a pressing mechanism located above the second conveyor belt mechanism. The pressing mechanism is used to press down vertically to discharge the air between the first bubble film, the book, and the second bubble film. The pressing mechanism cooperates with the second heat sealing knife mechanism and the third heat sealing knife mechanism.

6. An automated device for book packaging according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying device also includes a blocking mechanism to prevent subsequent books from entering the measuring mechanism before the previous book packaging process is completed, and to ensure that one side of the book entering the measuring mechanism is parallel to its own direction of movement.

7. An automated device for book packaging according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission wheel assembly and the stop bar assembly are located in the same gap formed between adjacent rollers, and the transmission wheel and the stop bar are arranged alternately in the same gap.

8. A method for packaging books using the automated equipment described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Place the book into the conveyor device. The book is transported through the roller group and first enters the blocking mechanism. The blocking mechanism blocks the book so that one side of the book is parallel to its own direction of movement. S2. After the previous book packaging process is completed, the blocking mechanism removes its obstruction of the current book, and the book enters the measuring mechanism, which measures the length, width, and height of the book. S4. After the measuring mechanism completes the measurement, the book is transferred to the positioning mechanism by the roller group. The stop bar array raises the corresponding stop bar group according to the width data of the book, so that the geometric center of the book is aligned with the center line of the first conveyor belt mechanism. S5. The transmission wheel array raises the corresponding transmission wheel group according to the width of the book, and works with the push plate component to transfer the book to the first conveyor belt mechanism; S6. The first conveyor belt mechanism transports the book downstream, while the traction mechanism pulls the connection between the first bubble film and the second bubble film and stretches the first bubble film and the second bubble film along the book transport direction to a length that matches the length data of the book. S7. The lifting component adjusts the overall height of the first heat sealing knife mechanism according to the height data of the book, and cuts the first bubble film and the second bubble film so that the first bubble film and the second bubble film seal the front and back ends of the book in a ring shape. S8. The second conveyor belt mechanism transports the book downstream to the preset position, and the pressing mechanism moves downward to discharge the air between the first bubble film, the book, and the second bubble film. S9. Based on the width of the book, the second and third heat-sealing knife mechanisms adjust their distance from the book through their respective translation components, and cut and fuse the first and second bubble wrap on both sides of the book to complete the book sealing.

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