Fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials

Abstract

The invention discloses a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials, comprising a machine base and a transfer mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a filling mechanism, a sealing mechanism and a unloading mechanism arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction of the machine base, wherein: the feeding mechanism comprises at least one material bin, the material bin is used for flexible packaging materials; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the flexible packaging materials between the material bin, the filling mechanism, the sealing mechanism and the unloading mechanism; the filling mechanism is arranged astride above the transfer mechanism, and comprises a bag opening component and a filling head, the filling head is located above the bag opening component, the bag opening component is used to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material, and the filling head is used to fill the flexible packaging material; the sealing mechanism is arranged astride above the transfer mechanism, and is used to seal the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material; the unloading mechanism is arranged relative to the sealing mechanism and is located below the transfer mechanism, and the unloading mechanism is used to unload the sealed flexible packaging material, and the structure is simple, practical and efficient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of filling equipment, and in particular to a full-automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials. Background Art

[0002] Filling equipment is a mechanical device used to fill liquid materials such as cosmetics, chemical products, liquids, etc. into flexible packaging. Flexible packaging materials generally include plastic films, flexible packaging materials or other materials that are easy to shape.

[0003] The existing filling equipment is to fill the liquid material into the flexible packaging material, and then seal the flexible packaging material. In the whole process, such as the filling part, the loading part and the unloading part of the flexible packaging material, large manipulators or mobile modules are required to operate, which takes up a lot of space. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a space-saving fully automatic filling equipment. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials, aiming to provide a space-saving fully automatic filling device.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention proposes a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials, comprising a machine base and a transfer mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a filling mechanism, a sealing mechanism and a feeding mechanism arranged on the machine base, wherein the feeding mechanism, the filling mechanism and the sealing mechanism are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction of the machine base, wherein:

[0006] The feeding mechanism comprises at least one silo, and the silo is used for flexible packaging materials;

[0007] The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the flexible packaging material between the silo, the filling mechanism, the sealing mechanism and the unloading mechanism;

[0008] The filling mechanism is arranged above the transfer mechanism, and comprises a bag opening assembly and a filling head. The filling head is located above the bag opening assembly, the bag opening assembly is used to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material, and the filling head is used to fill the flexible packaging material;

[0009] The sealing mechanism is arranged above the transfer mechanism and is used to seal the bag of the flexible packaging material;

[0010] The unloading mechanism is arranged relative to the sealing mechanism and is located below the transfer mechanism. The unloading mechanism is used to unload the sealed flexible packaging material.

[0011] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism includes a first material picking component, the first material picking component includes a first driving member arranged on the machine base, a second driving member arranged on the first driving member and two material picking members arranged on the second driving member, the two material picking members are arranged relatively spaced apart, the second driving member is used to drive the two material picking members to move toward or away from each other to clamp or release the flexible packaging material, and the first driving member is used to drive the two material picking members to transfer between the feeding mechanism, the filling mechanism and the sealing mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bag opening assembly includes a third driving member arranged on the machine base and two bag opening members arranged on the third driving member. The two bag opening members are relatively spaced apart on both sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member. The third driving member can drive the two bag opening members to move toward or away from each other to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material.

[0013] In some embodiments, the filling mechanism further includes a bag-entering drive, which is disposed on the machine base and has an output end connected to the filling head. The bag-entering drive can drive the filling head to extend into the interior through the bag opening of the flexible packaging material.

[0014] In some embodiments, the number of the sealing mechanisms is at least one, and each sealing mechanism includes a sealing drive and two sealing members, wherein the two sealing members are relatively spaced apart and arranged on both sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member, and the sealing drive can drive the two sealing members to move toward or away from each other to seal the bag opening of the flexible packaging material.

[0015] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism further includes a second material taking component, which is disposed between the silo and the first material taking component and is used to transfer the flexible packaging material between the silo and the first material taking component.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second material picking assembly includes a fourth driving member arranged on the machine base, a material picking driving member arranged on the fourth driving member, and a suction cup arranged on the material picking driving member, the fourth driving member is used to drive the suction cup to move between the material bin and the first driving assembly, and the material picking driving member is used to drive the suction cup to take out the flexible packaging material in the material bin.

[0017] In some embodiments, the unloading mechanism includes a material receiving piece and a material feeding piece, the material receiving piece is constructed with a slide, the slide is inclined, the feed port of the slide is connected to the transfer mechanism, and the discharge port of the slide is connected to the feeding piece; the feeding piece is used to carry flexible packaging materials for unloading.

[0018] In some embodiments, the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials also includes a protective component and a purification device, wherein the protective component cover is disposed on the machine base, and the purification device is disposed on the protective component. The protective component isolates the machine base and various mechanisms disposed on the machine base from the outside, and the purification device is used to purify the inside of the protective component.

[0019] In some embodiments, the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials also includes an environmental monitoring device, which is disposed on the machine base and located inside the protective component. The environmental monitoring device is electrically connected to the purification device and is used to monitor environmental information inside the protective component and send the environmental information to the protective component.

[0020] The present application solution arranges the loading, filling, sealing and unloading functions linearly along the horizontal direction of the machine base, so that the product movement line of the equipment is clear and concise, and the transfer mechanism is arranged below the filling mechanism and the sealing mechanism. The space is reduced by overlapping the setting. This design not only reduces the material handling distance between equipment, but also optimizes the production process and saves space. Since the functional components are compactly arranged on the same horizontal line, compared with the traditional decentralized layout, this integrated layout reduces the ground area occupied by the equipment and is suitable for production environments with limited space. The efficient configuration of the transfer mechanism ensures that the material moves within the shortest path, reduces the time and space for intermediate transfer, and improves production efficiency and speed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a part of another embodiment of the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a sealing mechanism of an embodiment of a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7It is a structural schematic diagram of a material discharge mechanism of an embodiment of a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the protective assembly and purification device of an embodiment of the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials of the present invention.

[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The scheme in the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0033] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 The present invention proposes a fully automatic filling device for flexible packaging materials, comprising a machine base 1 and a transfer mechanism 2, a feeding mechanism 3, a filling mechanism 4, a sealing mechanism 5 and a feeding mechanism 6 arranged on the machine base 1, wherein the feeding mechanism 3, the filling mechanism 4 and the sealing mechanism 5 are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction of the machine base 1, wherein:

[0035] The feeding mechanism 3 comprises at least one silo 31, and the silo 31 is used for flexible packaging materials;

[0036] The transfer mechanism 2 is used to transfer the flexible packaging material between the silo 31, the filling mechanism 4, the sealing mechanism 5 and the unloading mechanism 6;

[0037] The filling mechanism 4 is arranged across the transfer mechanism 2, and includes a bag opening component 41 and a filling head 42. The filling head 42 is located above the bag opening component 41. The bag opening component 41 is used to open the bag of the flexible packaging material, and the filling head 42 is used to fill the flexible packaging material.

[0038] The sealing mechanism 5 is arranged across the transfer mechanism 2 and is used to seal the bag of the flexible packaging material;

[0039] The unloading mechanism 6 is arranged opposite to the sealing mechanism 5 and is located below the transfer mechanism 2. The unloading mechanism 6 is used for unloading the sealed flexible packaging material.

[0040] In this embodiment, the flexible packaging material is used to illustrate the working principle of the fully automatic filling equipment of the flexible packaging material of the present application: the feeding mechanism 3 includes at least one silo 31, the silo 31 is used to store the flexible packaging material, and the silo 31 can add and remove materials to meet the needs of automated continuous production.

[0041] The transfer mechanism 2 is responsible for moving the flexible packaging materials between the various workstations. The mechanism can be a belt conveyor system or other forms of automatic conveying equipment to ensure smooth material flow from the silo 31 to the filling mechanism 4, then to the sealing mechanism 5, and finally to the unloading mechanism 6.

[0042] The filling mechanism 4 is located above the transfer mechanism 2, and includes a bag opening component 41 and a filling head 42. The bag opening component 41 first opens the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material taken by the transfer mechanism 2, and then the filling head 42 accurately fills the opened flexible packaging material with liquid or particles. Since the flexible packaging material is usually stacked in the silo 31 in a flat sheet shape, it is impossible to directly perform the filling operation after taking it out, so the bag opening component 41 is set to open the sheet-like flexible packaging material to facilitate the subsequent filling operation.

[0043] The sealing mechanism 5 is also arranged across the transfer mechanism 2, and is used to close the bag opening of the flexible packaging material containing the filling material after filling, so as to ensure the sealing and leakage prevention of the product.

[0044] The unloading mechanism 6 is arranged after the sealing mechanism 5 and below the transfer mechanism 2. After the flexible packaging material is sealed, the finished packaging can be sent to the unloading mechanism 6. The unloading mechanism 6 is responsible for transferring the finished packaging from the production line to an external collection device or manual collection for subsequent packaging and transportation processing.

[0045] Specifically, the working process of the automatic filling machine for flexible packaging materials of the present application is as follows:

[0046] The flexible packaging material is stored in the silo 31. The flexible packaging material in the silo 31 is taken out by the transfer mechanism 2 and then transferred to the filling mechanism 4. The bag opening component 41 of the filling mechanism 4 first opens the bag mouth, and then the filling head 42 fills the material. After the filling is completed, the sealing mechanism 5 seals the bag mouth to ensure the product is sealed. The sealed flexible packaging material is moved to the unloading mechanism 6 through the transfer mechanism 2. The unloading mechanism 6 removes the finished product from the production line and prepares for the next step of packaging or distribution.

[0047] The present application solution arranges the loading, filling, sealing and unloading functions linearly along the horizontal direction of the machine base 1, so that the product movement line of the equipment is clear and concise, and the transfer mechanism 2 is arranged below the filling mechanism 4 and the sealing mechanism 5. The space is reduced by overlapping the setting. This design not only reduces the material handling distance between equipment, but also optimizes the production process and saves space. Since the functional components are compactly arranged on the same horizontal line, compared with the traditional decentralized layout, this integrated layout reduces the ground area occupied by the equipment and is suitable for production environments with limited space. The efficient configuration of the transfer mechanism 2 ensures that the material moves within the shortest path, reduces the time and space of intermediate transfer, and improves production efficiency and speed.

[0048] In summary, the design of this fully automatic filling equipment not only improves production efficiency, but also saves space and is practical and efficient by optimizing equipment layout and reducing unnecessary material handling time.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 2 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention includes a first material picking component 21, the first material picking component 21 includes a first driving member 211 arranged on the machine base 1, a second driving member 212 arranged on the first driving member 211 and two material picking members 213 arranged on the second driving member 212, the two material picking members 213 are arranged relatively spaced apart, the second driving member 212 is used to drive the two material picking members 213 to move toward or away from each other to clamp or release the flexible packaging material, and the first driving member 211 is used to drive the two material picking members 213 to transfer between the feeding mechanism 3, the filling mechanism 4 and the sealing mechanism 5.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first driving member 211 is a driving mechanism that can move horizontally along the base 1, and the second driving member 212 is installed on the first driving member 211, and is a driving mechanism for controlling the opening and closing action of the material picking member 213. The two material picking members 213 are usually designed as clamping mechanisms that can move toward or away from each other, such as pneumatic or electric clamps, for grabbing, holding and releasing flexible packaging materials.

[0051] The working process of the first driving member 211 in the embodiment of the present application is:

[0052] Material picking: The first driving member 211 drives the two material picking members 213 to move to the loading mechanism 3, and the flexible packaging material in the silo 31 can be taken out under the action of the second driving member 212. The two material picking members 213 are controlled by the second driving member 212, open outward to adapt to the position of the flexible packaging material, and then clamped to firmly grasp the flexible packaging material.

[0053] Transfer: After the flexible packaging material is successfully grabbed, the first driving member 211 is started, driving the entire first material picking assembly 21 (including the two material picking members 213 clamping the flexible packaging material) to move horizontally along the machine base 1 to the filling mechanism 4.

[0054] Filling: After reaching the filling mechanism 4, the flexible packaging material remains clamped by the two material taking members 213, and after the bag opening assembly 41 opens the bag of the flexible packaging material, the filling head 42 performs the filling operation.

[0055] Sealing: After filling is completed, the first material taking component 21 continues to move to the sealing mechanism 5. At the sealing mechanism 5, the bag is still clamped by the two material taking components 213 until the sealing mechanism 5 completes the sealing operation on the flexible packaging material.

[0056] Unloading: After sealing, the two material taking parts 213 are loosened to release the filled flexible packaging material, and the first material taking component 21 then returns to the loading mechanism 3 for the next round of filling operation.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first driving member 211 can generally be an electric track, a pulley system or other similar mechanical devices, the purpose of which is to provide overall movement of the material taking assembly. Those skilled in the art can design it according to actual needs.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second driving member 212 can be a driving mechanism that drives the two material picking members 213 to move toward or away from each other at the same time, or two second driving members 212 can be provided, one of the two second driving members 212 is connected to one of the two material picking members 213, and the other of the two second driving members 212 is connected to the other of the two material picking members 213, that is, each second driving member 212 is connected to a material picking member 213, and the two second driving members 212 simultaneously drive the two material picking members 213 to move toward or away from each other. Those skilled in the art can design according to actual needs.

[0059] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 2 of the present application may also be provided with a guide assembly, which is provided along the conveying direction of the first driving member 211 and is used to guide the flexible packaging material to ensure that the flexible packaging material will not deviate when driven by the first driving member 211. The guide assembly may be composed of two spaced-apart partitions and a bottom plate with a guide groove, the two partitions are provided above the bottom plate, and a first limiting channel is formed between the two partitions, part of the flexible packaging material is limited in the limiting channel, and the bottom of the flexible packaging material can move in the guide groove of the bottom plate, thereby realizing the limiting of the flexible packaging material.

[0060] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the bag opening component 41 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention includes a third driving member 411 arranged on the machine base 1 and two bag opening members 412 arranged on the third driving member 411. The two bag opening members 412 are arranged at opposite intervals on both sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member 211. The third driving member 411 can drive the two bag opening members 412 to move toward or away from each other to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material.

[0061] In this embodiment, the third driving member 411 is the main power source of the bag opening assembly 41 and can drive the two bag opening members 412 to move toward or away from each other. The two bag opening members 412 are arranged on both sides of the conveying path before the flexible packaging material enters the filling mechanism 4.

[0062] The flexible packaging material is sent to the bag opening component 41 along the conveying direction by the first material taking component 21. Under the control of the third driving component 411, the two bag opening components 412 move from both sides to the bag opening of the flexible packaging material, and accurately locate and contact both sides of the bag opening. Then the third driving component 411 drives the two bag opening components 412 to move in opposite directions to open the bag opening of the flexible packaging material. This step is to ensure that the filling head 42 can fill the contents into the flexible packaging material without obstacles.

[0063] During the whole filling process, the two-open bag member 412 keeps the bag opening open until the filling is completed. After the filling is completed, the third driving member 411 operates in the reverse direction to make the two-open bag member 412 move away from each other, withdraw from the bag opening, and release the flexible packaging material to continue to move toward the sealing mechanism 5.

[0064] In some embodiments, the third driving member 411 can be an electric motor, a cylinder, a module or other types of power mechanisms, and has the ability to push or pull the two bag opening members 412 apart.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bag opening member 412 can be a vacuum suction nozzle. When the third driving member 411 drives the two bag opening members 412 to contact the outside of the flexible packaging material, the negative pressure of the vacuum suction nozzle absorbs the flexible packaging material. After absorption, the third driving member 411 drives the two bag opening members 412 to move in opposite directions to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material, which usually includes a part that can be inserted into the bag mouth and hold it open, such as a hook or clamp with a specific shape.

[0066] The present embodiment achieves the following beneficial effects through the above arrangement: The design of the third driving member 411 and the two bag opening members 412 ensures accurate control of the bag opening of the flexible packaging material, so that the filling process can be carried out efficiently and accurately. The fast and accurate bag opening process reduces the time of the entire filling cycle and improves the overall speed and efficiency of the production line. By accurately controlling the opening and closing of the bag opening, the damage to the packaging material and the leakage of the product caused by improper operation are reduced, and the product quality is improved. In addition, the bag opening assembly 41 can adapt to flexible packaging materials of different sizes and types, providing flexible production capacity.

[0067] Reference Figure 5 In some embodiments, the filling mechanism 4 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention also includes a bag-entering driving component 43, which is arranged on the machine base 1, and its output end is connected to the filling head 42. The bag-entering driving component 43 can drive the filling head 42 to extend into the interior through the bag opening of the flexible packaging material.

[0068] In this embodiment, the bag-entering drive 43 is a drive assembly for moving the filling head 42, and generally includes an electric or pneumatic drive system, whose output end is directly or through a robotic arm connected to the filling head 42. Its main function is to accurately control the position of the filling head 42 so that it can extend from above the bag opening into the flexible packaging material.

[0069] The filling head 42 is a device for filling materials such as liquids or particles into the flexible packaging material. The filling head 42 needs to be designed to ensure that the materials can be quickly and accurately delivered into the flexible packaging material while avoiding overflow or contamination.

[0070] Before filling begins, the bag-entering driving member 43 first positions the filling head 42 above the bag opening of the opened flexible packaging material. Then, driven by the bag-entering driving member 43, the filling head 42 slowly extends from the bag opening to an appropriate depth in the flexible packaging material. This step is to ensure that the filled material can directly enter the bag.

[0071] The filling process starts after the filling head 42 reaches the appropriate position, and the filling material is transported into the flexible packaging material through the filling head 42. The design of the filling head 42 needs to ensure the continuous flow of the material and control the flow rate to meet different filling requirements.

[0072] After the filling of the filling material is completed, the bag-entering driving member 43 controls the filling head 42 to return to the initial position, withdraws from the bag opening of the flexible packaging material, and prepares for the next filling cycle.

[0073] The setting of the bag-into-bag drive 43 allows the filling head 42 to achieve precise vertical and horizontal movement, ensuring high accuracy and consistency of the filling process. By accurately and quickly positioning the filling head 42, the filling speed can be significantly increased and the downtime of the production line can be reduced. Accurate filling control can reduce material overflow and errors, reduce material waste, and improve production efficiency. The design of the bag-into-bag drive 43 supports flexible packaging materials of different types and sizes, improving the adaptability and versatility of the equipment.

[0074] In some embodiments, the bag-entering driving member 43 can be a horizontally or vertically arranged cylinder, or a small module can be selected. Those skilled in the art can design it according to actual needs.

[0075] Reference Figure 6 In some embodiments, the number of the sealing mechanisms 5 proposed in the embodiments of the present invention is at least one, and each sealing mechanism 5 includes a sealing drive member 51 and two sealing members 52. The two sealing members 52 are relatively spaced apart and arranged on both sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member 211. The sealing drive member 51 can drive the two sealing members 52 to move toward or away from each other to seal the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material.

[0076] In this embodiment, the sealing drive 51 is used to provide power to control the movement of the two sealing members 52. The sealing drive 51 can be an electric or pneumatic device, which is designed to drive the two sealing members 52 to open and close, and can adapt to flexible packaging materials of different sizes and shapes.

[0077] After filling, the flexible packaging material is sent to the sealing mechanism 5 through the transfer mechanism 2. The two sealing members 52 move toward the bag opening from both sides under the control of the sealing drive 51 and are accurately aligned at the bag opening. The two sealing members 52 move toward each other until the bag opening is squeezed between the two sealing members 52. Generally speaking, the sealing member 52 includes a heating element, which starts heating and fuses the materials on both sides of the bag opening through heat sealing technology to form a seal. Alternatively, it is a mechanical compression seal, and the bag opening is closed through the physical pressure of the two sealing members 52. After sealing, the two sealing members 52 move away from each other under the control of the sealing drive 51 to separate, release the sealed flexible packaging material, and prepare for the next step of unloading or other subsequent processing.

[0078] The precise control of the sealing mechanism 5 ensures that the opening of each flexible packaging material can be effectively sealed to prevent leakage or contamination of the contents. The fast and accurate sealing process reduces the downtime of the production line and improves the overall production efficiency. Effective sealing ensures the shelf life and safety of the product, which is particularly important for food, medicine and chemical products. The design of the sealing mechanism 5 allows for adapting to flexible packaging materials of different sizes and shapes, increasing the scope of use and flexibility of the equipment.

[0079] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism 2 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention also includes a second material picking component 22, which is arranged between the silo 31 and the first material picking component 21, and is used to transfer flexible packaging materials between the silo 31 and the first material picking component 21.

[0080] In this embodiment, the setting principle of the second material taking component 22 is to realize the transfer of flexible packaging materials from the silo 31 to the transfer mechanism 2. The second material taking component 22 grabs the neatly stacked flexible packaging materials from the silo 31. After the flexible packaging materials are grabbed, the second material taking component 22 moves them along the set path to the receiving position of the first material taking component 21. After arriving at the position of the first material taking component 21, the first material taking component 21 hands over the flexible packaging materials grabbed by the second material taking component 22, and then the second material taking component 22 returns to the silo 31 to continue to take materials, ensuring that the first material taking component 21 can smoothly take over further transmission and processing.

[0081] By automating the material picking and transfer process, the second material picking assembly 22 ensures a continuous supply of flexible packaging materials on the production line, reduces the need for manual intervention, and improves overall production efficiency. The automated material picking and transfer function allows the production line to proceed more quickly, especially in high-demand and fast production environments, which can significantly improve overall production capacity. The design of the second material picking assembly 22 generally takes into account the ability to handle flexible packaging materials of different sizes and materials, increasing the applicability and flexibility of the machine.

[0082] In summary, the role of the second material taking component 22 in the automatic filling equipment is not only to improve production efficiency, but also to help maintain the stability and continuity of the production process, ensuring that each step from the silo 31 to the filling mechanism 4 is efficient and smooth.

[0083] Reference Figure 4In some embodiments, the second material picking component 22 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention includes a fourth driving member 221 arranged on the machine base 1, a material picking driving member 222 arranged on the fourth driving member 221, and a suction cup 223 arranged on the material picking driving member 222, the fourth driving member 221 is used to drive the suction cup 223 to move between the material bin 31 and the first driving member, and the material picking driving member 222 is used to drive the suction cup 223 to take out the flexible packaging material in the material bin 31.

[0084] In this embodiment, the fourth driving member 221 is used to control the overall movement of the suction cup 223 in the horizontal direction (or possibly in the vertical direction). Generally, an electric track, a module or a similar mechanical structure can be selected to ensure that the suction cup 223 can cover the entire movement range between the silo 31 and the first material picking assembly 21. The suction cup 223 is generally an ideal tool for grasping non-rigid objects, especially for grasping flexible packaging materials such as plastic films. It is adsorbed on the surface of the packaging material by generating negative pressure, maintaining a stable grasping force without damaging the material.

[0085] The fourth driving member 221 first positions the suction cup 223 to the position of the flexible packaging material to be taken from the silo 31. The material taking driving member 222 drives the suction cup 223 to contact the flexible packaging material to be taken from the silo 31 until the suction cup 223 contacts the flexible packaging material in the silo 31, activating the negative pressure adsorption material. Then the material taking driving member 222 drives the suction cup 223 to move in a direction away from the silo 31 to take the flexible packaging material out of the silo 31.

[0086] After the material is taken, the fourth driving member 221 moves the suction cup 223 and the adsorbed flexible packaging material in the horizontal direction to the material taking position of the first material taking component 21. During the movement, the suction cup 223 maintains the adsorption state to ensure that the material will not fall or be damaged during the transfer process.

[0087] After the first material taking component 21 receives the flexible packaging material sucked by the suction cup 223, the suction cup 223 releases the flexible packaging material by releasing the negative pressure, thereby completing the delivery of the materials.

[0088] The suction cup 223 combined with a precise drive system enables fast and accurate material picking and placing operations, significantly improving overall production efficiency. The use of the suction cup 223 reduces physical contact and potential damage to flexible packaging materials, especially when handling fragile materials. The automated material picking process reduces the need for manual operation, reduces labor intensity and operating errors, and improves the continuity and reliability of the production line.

[0089] Reference Figure 7In some embodiments, the unloading mechanism 6 proposed in the embodiment of the present invention includes a material receiving piece 61 and a material feeding piece 62. The material receiving piece 61 is constructed with a slide 611. The slide 611 is inclined. The feed port of the slide 611 is connected to the transfer mechanism 2, and the discharge port of the slide 611 is connected to the feeding piece 62. The feeding piece 62 is used to carry flexible packaging materials for unloading.

[0090] In this embodiment, the main function of the receiving member 61 is to receive the sealed flexible packaging material and guide it to the feeding member 62. It includes an inclined slide 611. This design uses gravity to assist the movement of the packaging material and reduces the need for mechanical drive. The slide 611 is a part of the receiving member 61, which is designed to be inclined so that the sealed packaging material can slide smoothly to the feeding member 62. The entrance of the slide 611 is connected to the transfer mechanism 2, and the exit is connected to the feeding member 62. The feeding member 62 is used to receive the flexible packaging material coming out of the slide 611 and transport it to the next process or assembly area, and usually includes a conveyor belt or other forms of power transmission system.

[0091] The sealed flexible packaging material moves from the transfer mechanism 2 to the feed port of the slideway 611 of the receiving member 61. With the help of the inclined design of the slideway 611, the flexible packaging material naturally slides to the discharge port of the slideway 611 by gravity without the need for additional power. After the flexible packaging material reaches the end of the slideway 611, it enters the feeding member 62. The feeding member 62 is usually provided with a powered conveyor belt to receive the material and continue to transport it forward. The feeding member 62 delivers the flexible packaging material to the collection area outside the equipment or the next processing step.

[0092] The present embodiment scheme utilizes the gravity-assisted slide 611 to reduce the need for additional mechanical or electric components, reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, and increase processing speed. The inclined slide 611 design ensures that the material can move smoothly and reduces the risk of the material slipping or being damaged during the transmission process. The seamless connection from the material receiving member 61 to the material feeding member 62 ensures the continuous operation of the production line and avoids production interruptions and material accumulation. This design is generally very adaptable and can handle packaging materials of different sizes and weights.

[0093] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials proposed in the embodiments of the present invention further includes a protective component 7 and a purification device 8. The protective component 7 is covered on the machine base 1, and the purification device 8 is disposed on the protective component 7. The protective component 7 isolates the machine base 1 and the various mechanisms disposed on the machine base 1 from the outside, and the purification device 8 is used to purify the inside of the protective component 7.

[0094] In this embodiment, the protective component 7 is usually a cover surrounding the machine base 1 and various mechanisms thereon, such as a transparent plastic cover or a metal cover. The main function of the protective component 7 is to isolate the operating area inside the machine from the external environment, prevent external contaminants from entering the production area, and protect the operator from being harmed by the moving parts of the machine. The purification device 8 is arranged on the protective component 7 to clean and purify the air in the enclosed space. These devices may include HEPA filters, ultraviolet disinfection lamps or other air purification technologies designed to remove particles, bacteria and other contaminants in the air.

[0095] After the installation of the protective assembly 7 is completed, a closed space is formed around the entire machine base 1 and its mechanism, blocking potential pollution sources such as external dust and microorganisms, while preventing splashing or mechanical damage to the operator during mechanical operation. The purification device 8 starts working and continuously cleans the air in the protective cover through the built-in filter or disinfection system. During this process, the air is circulated, inhaled, filtered and released again to ensure that the operating environment maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. As the production process proceeds, the purification device 8 continues to operate to maintain a stable and clean production environment, providing protection for product quality and employee safety.

[0096] Through the above configuration, the present application achieves the following beneficial effects:

[0097] First, improve product quality: by isolating external pollution and continuously purifying internal air, the risk of product contamination during the production process is significantly reduced, especially for those environmentally sensitive products.

[0098] Second, enhanced safety: the protective component 7 effectively prevents possible physical damage during operation, such as accidental damage caused by the movement of mechanical parts or the risk of splashing.

[0099] Third, meet industry standards: Especially in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, this equipment is designed to meet strict production environment standards, helping manufacturers meet the safety and hygiene requirements stipulated by the industry.

[0100] In some embodiments, the purification device 8 can be a laminar flow hood. A laminar flow hood (also called a laminar flow cabinet or a laminar flow bench) is a device designed to create a sterile or contamination-controlled environment. It is commonly found in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, scientific research, and electronics industries, especially in situations where particle contamination needs to be strictly controlled and sterile conditions need to be maintained.

[0101] Laminar flow hoods continuously filter the air by using a high-efficiency air filtration system (usually HEPA or ULPA filters). These filters are able to capture and remove airborne particles, including dust, microorganisms, and other potential contaminants. Laminar flow hoods can produce a uniform, continuous flow of air that blows vertically or horizontally across the work area at a certain speed, thereby excluding or diluting contaminants that may enter the area.

[0102] Laminar flow hoods generally include:

[0103] Vertical laminar flow hood: In this type of laminar flow hood, filtered air is blown vertically downward from the top toward the work surface, and then drawn into the return air system at the bottom and circulated and filtered again. This design is suitable for operations that need to protect the product from contamination, such as tissue culture, sample preparation, etc.

[0104] Horizontal Laminar Flow Hood: In a horizontal laminar flow hood, clean air is blown from a filtration system on one side and flows horizontally across the entire work area, pushing contaminants to the opposite side. This type of laminar flow hood is suitable for applications that are not easily disturbed by operators, such as the assembly of precision instruments or the manufacture of electronic components.

[0105] The effect of setting up a laminar flow hood is:

[0106] Provide a highly clean working environment: The laminar flow hood provides a highly clean environment through high-efficiency filters, effectively controlling particulate and microbial contamination and protecting sensitive experimental and production processes.

[0107] Protect products and samples: By creating a controlled air environment, laminar flow hoods protect products and samples from external contamination, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of experiments and production.

[0108] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials proposed in the embodiments of the present invention further includes an environmental monitoring device 9, which is disposed on the machine base 1 and located inside the protective component 7. The environmental monitoring device 9 is electrically connected to the purification device 8 and is used to monitor the environmental information inside the protective component 7 and send the environmental information to the protective component 7.

[0109] In this embodiment, the environmental monitoring device 9 generally includes a variety of sensors that can monitor and record environmental parameters in real time, such as the size and number of particles in the air, the level of floating bacteria, temperature and humidity, etc. These data are crucial for evaluating the cleanliness of the production environment. It can also be done through particle counters, which can detect the number of particles within a specific size range. The particle counter uses the principle of laser scattering to count the particles in the air by inhaling air samples. Or use specialized biological sampling equipment, such as live bacteria samplers, which can capture microorganisms in the air, including bacteria and fungal spores. After sampling, it can be cultured on a nutrient medium to determine the type and number of floating bacteria.

[0110] The environmental monitoring device 9 regularly or continuously collects air samples in the protective component 7 to analyze the level of particles and floating bacteria. The collected data is analyzed by built-in software to determine whether the preset cleaning standards are met. If the monitored data shows that the environmental quality is below the standard, the monitoring device will automatically adjust or send a signal to the purification device 8 to start or enhance the purification process to restore the environmental quality. When key parameters are out of control, the environmental monitoring device 9 can trigger an alarm to notify the operator or automatically start the emergency response procedure.

[0111] The above are only partial or preferred embodiments of the present invention. Neither the text nor the drawings can limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the overall concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials, characterized in that: It includes a machine base and a transfer mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a filling mechanism, a sealing mechanism and a feeding mechanism arranged on the machine base, wherein the feeding mechanism, the filling mechanism and the sealing mechanism are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction of the machine base, wherein: The feeding mechanism comprises at least one silo, and the silo is used for flexible packaging materials; The transfer mechanism includes a first material taking component, the first material taking component includes a first driving member arranged on the machine base, a second driving member arranged on the first driving member and two material taking members arranged on the second driving member, the two material taking members are arranged relatively spaced, the second driving member is used to drive the two material taking members to move towards or away from each other to clamp or release the flexible packaging material, and the first driving member is used to drive the two material taking members to transfer between the feeding mechanism, the filling mechanism and the sealing mechanism: The filling mechanism is arranged across the top of the transfer mechanism, and includes a bag opening assembly and a filling head, wherein the filling head is located above the bag opening assembly, and the bag opening assembly includes a third driving member arranged on the machine base and two bag opening members arranged on the third driving member, wherein the two bag opening members are arranged at opposite sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member with a relative spacing, and the third driving member can drive the two bag opening members to move toward or away from each other to open the bag mouth of the flexible packaging material; The sealing mechanism is arranged across the transfer mechanism and is used to seal the bag opening of the flexible packaging material; The unloading mechanism is arranged relative to the sealing mechanism and is located below the transfer mechanism. The unloading mechanism includes a material receiving piece and a material feeding piece. The material receiving piece is constructed with a slide. The slide is inclined. The feed port of the slide is connected to the transfer mechanism, and the discharge port of the slide is connected to the feeding piece. The feeding piece is used to carry the sealed flexible packaging material for unloading.

2. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The filling mechanism further comprises a bag-entering driving member, which is arranged on the machine base and has an output end connected to the filling head. The bag-entering driving member can drive the filling head to extend into the interior through the bag opening of the flexible packaging material.

3. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The number of the sealing mechanisms is at least one, and each sealing mechanism includes a sealing drive and two sealing members. The two sealing members are relatively spaced apart and arranged on both sides of the conveying direction of the first driving member. The sealing drive can drive the two sealing members to move toward or away from each other to seal the bag opening of the flexible packaging material.

4. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The transfer mechanism also includes a second material taking component, which is arranged between the material bin and the first material taking component and is used to transfer the flexible packaging material between the material bin and the first material taking component.

5. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The second material picking assembly includes a fourth driving member arranged on the machine base, a material picking driving member arranged on the fourth driving member and a suction cup arranged on the material picking driving member, the fourth driving member is used to drive the suction cup to move between the material bin and the first driving member, and the material picking driving member is used to drive the suction cup to take out the flexible packaging material in the material bin.

6. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials also includes a protective component and a purification device. The protective component cover is arranged on the machine base, and the purification device is arranged on the protective component. The protective component isolates the machine base and various mechanisms arranged on the machine base from the outside, and the purification device is used to purify the inside of the protective component.

7. The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fully automatic filling equipment for flexible packaging materials also includes an environmental monitoring device, which is arranged on the machine base and located inside the protective component. The environmental monitoring device is electrically connected to the purification device and is used to monitor environmental information inside the protective component and send the environmental information to the protective component.

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