Ton bag edge folding and overturning device driven by guide rail nested air cylinder

By using the design of rail- nested cylinder drive and multi-cylinder collaborative drive in the ton bag folding device, the problems of low efficiency of ton bag folding operation, poor equipment flexibility and major safety hazards in the prior art are solved, and efficient and safe automated operations are achieved.

CN119953648APending Publication Date: 2025-05-09LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202510353980.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2025-05-09

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the operation efficiency of ton bag folding edge flips is low, the equipment flexibility is poor and the safety risks are high, resulting in low production efficiency and high operating risks.

Method used

The ton bag folding flip device based on rail nested cylinder drive is adopted, including a workbench, folding flip mechanism, stretching mechanism and support mechanism. Through the integrated design of multi-cylinder collaborative drive, the umbrella iris stretching mechanism and the rail nested positioning system, automated operation is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency and equipment adaptability, reduces labor costs, improves the safety and controllability of the entire production process, and adapts to the folding needs of ton bags of different specifications.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of packaging equipment, and provides a ton bag edge folding and overturning device driven by a guide rail nested air cylinder, which comprises a workbench, an edge folding and overturning mechanism, an opening mechanism and a supporting mechanism. By means of multi-cylinder cooperative driving and integrated design of the umbrella-shaped iris opening mechanism and the guide rail nested positioning system, the technical problems that in the prior art, ton bag edge folding and overturning operation is low in efficiency, poor in equipment flexibility and large in potential safety hazard are solved, and the purposes of improving the production efficiency, adapting to ton bags of different specifications and reducing the production cost are achieved. And the operation risk is reduced through suction cup fixing and multiple limiting mechanisms.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of packaging equipment, and in particular to a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder. Background Art

[0002] Traditional ton bags have a wide range of applications in industry and logistics, but in their use process, especially in the folding and flipping process, they often rely on complex manual operations or traditional mechanical equipment, which undoubtedly restricts the efficiency and safety of the overall operation process.

[0003] The existing technology faces many challenges, including the complexity of the operating procedures, low production efficiency, and potential safety hazards that cannot be ignored. Specifically, manual operation is not only prone to fatigue, but also may affect the quality of work due to unstable operation; and traditional mechanical equipment is often bulky and lacks flexibility, making it difficult to adapt to the strict requirements of modern production lines for high efficiency and diversity. In view of the above problems, it is particularly important to develop an automated mechanism that can innovate the folding and flipping process of ton bags.

[0004] The present invention provides a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder, which improves production efficiency and equipment adaptability, reduces labor costs, and improves the safety and controllability of the entire production process. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention provides a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder, which is used to solve the technical problems of low production efficiency and poor equipment adaptability in the prior art.

[0006] The present invention provides a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive, comprising: a workbench (1), an folding and turning mechanism (2), an opening mechanism (3) and a supporting mechanism (4); The workbench (1) is of a U-shaped structure, with movable components and fixed components arranged at the four corners below the bottom platform; The folding and turning mechanism (2) comprises a first guide rail (21), a second guide rail (22), a support rod (23), a folding arc surface (24) and a waist hoop mechanism (25); The opening mechanism (3) comprises an umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) and an iris-like mechanism (32), which is used to open the ton bag into a cylindrical shape and provide folding edge support; The support mechanism (4) comprises a cylinder (41) and a support plate (42), and the cylinder (41) drives the support plate (42) to rise and fall, so as to adjust the height of the ton bag and cooperate with the turning operation; The folding and turning mechanisms (2) are symmetrically arranged on the platforms on both sides of the workbench (1); The supporting mechanism (4) is arranged on the bottom platform of the workbench (1); The spreading mechanism (3) is arranged above the supporting mechanism (4).

[0007] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nesting cylinder drive is provided, wherein the second guide rail (22) is nested in the first guide rail (21); The first guide rail (21) is provided with a cylinder for moving the second guide rail (22) forward and backward along the first guide rail (21); The support rod (23) is connected in a nested manner in the second guide rail (22), and a cylinder is installed in the second guide rail (22) for moving the support rod (23) forward and backward along the second guide rail (22); The support rod (23) is provided with a guide rail and a cylinder is provided at the bottom thereof, which is used to enable the folded arc surface (24) to vertically rise and fall along the support rod (23).

[0008] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein a waist hoop mechanism (25) is provided at the end of the folding and turning mechanism (2).

[0009] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the workbench (1) is in a U-shaped structure, rollers and suction cups are arranged at the four corners, a liftable support mechanism (4) is arranged at the bottom, and folding and turning mechanisms (2) are symmetrically installed on both sides.

[0010] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) of the opening mechanism (3) is linked with the iris-like mechanism (32), and the opening and resetting of the ton bag are achieved by synchronous expansion or contraction.

[0011] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the support plate (42) of the support mechanism (4) matches the opening mechanism (3), and the height is adjusted by lifting and lowering the cylinder (41), and the support plate (42) is separated from or supports the opening mechanism (3) during the turning process.

[0012] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the waist hoop mechanism (25) is driven to rotate by a motor and cooperates with the support mechanism (4) during the turning process to ensure stable turning of the ton bag.

[0013] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the lifting height of the folding arc surface (24) is adapted to the moving stroke of the support rod (23), and is used to meet the folding requirements of ton bags of different specifications.

[0014] According to a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive provided by the present invention, the moving component of the workbench (1) includes a universal roller, and the fixed component includes a vacuum suction cup for quickly positioning and stabilizing the workbench.

[0015] According to the present invention, a ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive is provided, wherein the iris-like mechanism (32) contracts after the folding is completed, releasing the ton bag so that the waist hoop mechanism (25) can perform a turning operation.

[0016] The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive provided by the present invention solves the technical problems of low efficiency in ton bag folding and turning operation, poor equipment flexibility and great safety hazards in the prior art through the integrated design of multi-cylinder collaborative drive, umbrella-shaped iris opening mechanism and guide rail nested positioning system, and achieves the beneficial effects of improving production efficiency, adapting to ton bags of different specifications, and reducing operational risks through suction cup fixation and multiple limit mechanisms. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention when the waist hoop mechanism and the folding arc surface are contracted; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a folding and turning mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the opening mechanism of the ton bag folding and turning device driven by the guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a half-section structural schematic diagram of a supporting mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a supporting mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Workbench; 2. Folding and turning mechanism; 21. First guide rail; 22. Second guide rail; 23. Support rod; 24. Folding arc surface; 25. Waist hoop mechanism; 3. Opening mechanism; 31. Umbrella-shaped mechanism; 32. Iris-like mechanism; 4. Support structure; 41. Cylinder; 42. Support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are 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.

[0021] Combine the following Figure 1 to Figure 6 The invention describes a ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nesting cylinder drive.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive provided in an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a workbench (1), a folding and turning mechanism (2), a spreading mechanism (3) and a supporting mechanism (4); the workbench (1) is in a U-shaped structure, and moving components and fixed components are arranged at the four corners below the bottom platform; the folding and turning mechanism (2) is symmetrically arranged on the platforms on both sides of the workbench (1); the supporting mechanism (4) is arranged on the bottom platform of the workbench (1); the spreading mechanism (3) is arranged above the supporting mechanism (4); the moving component of the workbench (1) comprises a universal roller, and the fixed component comprises a vacuum suction cup, which is used to quickly position and stabilize the workbench.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention when the waist hoop mechanism and the folding arc surface are contracted.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, the opening mechanism (3) of the ton bag folding and turning device based on the guide rail nested cylinder drive provided in the embodiment of the present invention is in a retracted state and is placed on the supporting mechanism (4). When the ton bag is inserted into the opening mechanism (3), the opening mechanisms (3) symmetrically arranged above and below are opened at the same time to open the ton bag into a cylindrical shape. At this time, the folding and turning mechanisms (2) installed on both sides of the workbench (1) start to operate, and the folding arc surface (24) folds the ton bag opened into a cylindrical shape by adjusting the height, and then the welding operation is performed. After completing this step, the folding arc surface (24) can leave the ton bag first. At this time, the waist hoop mechanism (25) is used to encircle the ton bag and The opening mechanism (3) and the supporting mechanism (4) are separated from the opening mechanism (3) by the descending of the cylinder (41). The motor behind the waist hoop mechanism (24) rotates the waist hoop, the ton bag and the opening mechanism (3) by 180 degrees. Then the cylinder (41) of the supporting mechanism (4) causes the supporting mechanism (4) to rise, dragging the opening mechanism (4) and the ton bag. The folding mechanism (2) continues to fold the ton bag, and then welding is performed. The workbench (1) is a U-shaped structure. Universal rollers and vacuum suction cups are arranged at the four corners of the workbench (1). The workbench (1) can be moved to different scenes, and can realize the two functions of folding and flipping, and has good adaptability. The folding and flipping mechanisms (2) are arranged on both sides of the workbench (1), and a lifting support mechanism (4) is arranged at the bottom. Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the folding and turning mechanism of the ton bag folding and turning device driven by the guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, the folding and turning mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device based on a guide rail nested cylinder drive provided in an embodiment of the present invention comprises a first guide rail (21), a second guide rail (22), a support rod (23), a folding arc surface (24) and a waist hoop mechanism (25); the second guide rail (22) is nested in the first guide rail (21); a cylinder is installed in the first guide rail (21) for moving the second guide rail (22) forward and backward along the first guide rail (21); the support rod (23) is connected to the second guide rail (22) by being nested, and the second guide rail (22) is installed with a cylinder. A cylinder is used to move the support rod (23) forward and backward along the second guide rail (22); the support rod (23) is provided with a guide rail and a cylinder is provided at the bottom thereof, which is used to vertically lift the folding arc surface (24) along the support rod (23); a waist hoop mechanism (25) is provided at the end of the folding flipping mechanism (2); the waist hoop mechanism (25) is driven to rotate by a motor and cooperates with the support mechanism (4) during the flipping process to ensure stable flipping of the ton bag; the lifting height of the folding arc surface (24) is adapted to the moving stroke of the support rod (23) to meet the folding requirements of ton bags of different specifications.

[0027] Figure 4It is a structural schematic diagram of the opening mechanism of the ton bag folding and turning device driven by the guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, an opening mechanism of a ton bag folding and flipping device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention comprises an umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) and an iris-like mechanism (32), which are used to open the ton bag into a cylindrical shape and provide folding support; the umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) of the opening mechanism (3) is linked with the iris-like mechanism (32), and the opening and resetting of the ton bag are achieved by synchronous expansion or contraction; the iris-like mechanism (32) contracts after the folding is completed, releasing the ton bag so that the waist hoop mechanism (25) can perform a flipping operation.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a half-section structural schematic diagram of a supporting mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a supporting mechanism of a ton bag folding and turning device driven by a guide rail nested cylinder provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the supporting mechanism of the ton bag folding and turning device based on the guide rail nested cylinder drive provided in the embodiment of the present invention comprises a cylinder (41) and a supporting plate (42), wherein the supporting plate (42) is driven to rise and fall by the cylinder (41) to adjust the height of the ton bag and cooperate with the turning operation; the supporting plate (42) of the supporting mechanism (4) is matched with the opening mechanism (3), and the height is adjusted by the cylinder (41) rising and falling, and the supporting plate (42) is separated from or supports the opening mechanism (3) during the turning process. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this patent and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "set" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected or set, or it can be detachably connected or set, or connected or set in one piece. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this patent can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive, characterized in that: include: A workbench (1), an edge folding and turning mechanism (2), an opening mechanism (3) and a supporting mechanism (4); The workbench (1) is of a U-shaped structure, with movable components and fixed components arranged at the four corners below the bottom platform; The folding and turning mechanism (2) comprises a first guide rail (21), a second guide rail (22), a support rod (23), a folding arc surface (24) and a waist hoop mechanism (25); The opening mechanism (3) comprises an umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) and an iris-like mechanism (32), which is used to open the ton bag into a cylindrical shape and provide folding support; The support mechanism (4) comprises a cylinder (41) and a support plate (42), and the cylinder (41) drives the support plate (42) to rise and fall, so as to adjust the height of the ton bag and cooperate with the turning operation; The folding and turning mechanisms (2) are symmetrically arranged on the platforms on both sides of the workbench (1); The support mechanism (4) is arranged on the bottom platform of the workbench (1); The spreading mechanism (3) is arranged above the supporting mechanism (4).

2. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The second guide rail (22) is nested inside the first guide rail (21); The first guide rail (21) is provided with a cylinder for moving the second guide rail (22) forward and backward along the first guide rail (21); The support rod (23) is connected in a nested manner in the second guide rail (22), and a cylinder is installed in the second guide rail (22) for moving the support rod (23) forward and backward along the second guide rail (22); The support rod (23) is provided with a guide rail and a cylinder is provided at the bottom thereof, which is used to enable the folded arc surface (24) to vertically rise and fall along the support rod (23).

3. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A waist hoop mechanism (25) is provided at the end of the folding and turning mechanism (2).

4. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The workbench (1) is in a U-shaped structure, with rollers and suction cups arranged at the four corners, a liftable support mechanism (4) arranged at the bottom, and folding and turning mechanisms (2) symmetrically arranged on both sides.

5. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The umbrella-shaped mechanism (31) of the opening mechanism (3) is linked with the iris-like mechanism (32) to achieve the opening and resetting of the ton bag by synchronously expanding or contracting.

6. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The support plate (42) of the support mechanism (4) matches the opening mechanism (3), and the height is adjusted by lifting and lowering the cylinder (41). The support plate (42) is separated from or supports the opening mechanism (3) during the turning process.

7. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The waist hoop mechanism (25) is driven to rotate by a motor and cooperates with the support mechanism (4) during the turning process to ensure that the ton bag turns stably.

8. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The lifting height of the folding arc surface (24) is adapted to the moving stroke of the support rod (23), and is used to meet the folding requirements of ton bags of different specifications.

9. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The moving component of the workbench (1) comprises a universal roller, and the fixed component comprises a vacuum suction cup, which are used for quickly positioning and stabilizing the workbench.

10. The ton bag folding and turning device based on guide rail nested cylinder drive according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The iris-like mechanism (32) contracts after the folding is completed, releasing the ton bag so that the waist hoop mechanism (25) can perform a flipping operation.