Stainless steel wire gauze weaving method, stainless steel wire woven gauze and plastic wrapping machine
By co-extruding the anti-aging plastic layer on the surface of the stainless steel wire and performing high-temperature molding, a molecular-grade composite interface is formed, which solves the coating peeling and cracking problems of traditional stainless steel wire braided mesh, and achieves the extension of the UV-resistant aging life and full coverage wrapping.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510783742.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-25
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The coating of traditional stainless steel wire braided mesh has insufficient bonding strength to metal substrate, and is easy to peel off under long-term mechanical stress, thermal cycle or ultraviolet irradiation, and the coating is difficult to evenly cover the edge of the mesh, resulting in cracking in the stress-concentrated area.
High-temperature plastic wrapping and heat setting technology are used to co-extrude the anti-aging plastic layer on the surface of the stainless steel wire substrate to form a metal-plastic molecular-grade composite interface, and the full coverage of the yarn web is completed through a plastic wrapper.
It improves the interface peeling strength, extends the UV aging life, solves the problems of skin peeling and low-temperature brittle cracking of traditional products, and achieves full coverage of the yarn mesh.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of stainless steel wire meshes, and more specifically, to a method for weaving stainless steel wire gauzes, a stainless steel wire woven gauze, and a plastic wrapping machine. Background Art
[0002] Traditional stainless steel wire woven meshes usually adopt a process route of weaving first and then coating, that is, after the metal wires are woven into shape, a protective layer is formed on the surface by means of dipping, spraying, electroplating, etc. However, this process has technical defects: the bonding strength between the coating and the metal substrate is limited by the post-treatment process, and the coating is prone to peeling and cracking under long-term mechanical stress, thermal cycling or ultraviolet irradiation conditions; at the same time, it is difficult for the traditional coating process to achieve uniform coverage of the mesh hole edges, resulting in stress concentration areas becoming the cracking sources.
[0003] Based on this, the present invention provides a method for weaving stainless steel wire gauzes, a stainless steel wire woven gauze, and a plastic wrapping machine. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background art, the present invention provides a method for weaving stainless steel wire gauzes, a stainless steel wire woven gauze, and a plastic wrapping machine.
[0005] The method for weaving stainless steel wire gauzes provided by the present invention:
[0006] The method for weaving stainless steel wire gauzes includes the following steps:
[0007] S1. Provide a stainless steel wire substrate with a diameter of 0.05 - 0.15 mm;
[0008] S2. Co-extrude and wrap an anti-aging plastic layer with a thickness of 0.1 - 0.3 mm on the surface of the stainless steel wire substrate through an extruder, the wrapping treatment temperature is 180 - 220 °C, and the duration is 3 - 5 min;
[0009] S3. Weave the plastic-coated stainless steel wire through a weaving machine in a warp and weft manner to form a plain weave mesh structure;
[0010] S4. Place the woven mesh body in an oven for high-temperature shaping, the shaping temperature is 210 - 230 °C, and the heat preservation time is 10 - 30 min;
[0011] S5. After the shaped mesh body is cooled by water to below 50 °C, it is wound up.
[0012] Preferably, in S1, the stainless steel wire substrate is 304 stainless steel wire.
[0013] Preferably, in S2, the anti-aging plastic layer is a PVC or PE material added with 2 - 5 wt% of ultraviolet absorber.
[0014] The stainless steel wire braided gauze provided by the present invention:
[0015] A stainless steel wire woven gauze is prepared by the above-mentioned stainless steel wire gauze weaving method.
[0016] The plastic wrapping machine provided by the present invention:
[0017] A plastic wrapping machine is used for plastic wrapping of the above-mentioned stainless steel wire woven gauze.
[0018] The plastic wrapping machine comprises a base, a vertical plate is arranged on the top of the base; a supporting mechanism is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate, used for supporting and fixing the stainless steel wire woven gauze; a wrapping mechanism is arranged on the side of the vertical plate, used for wrapping plastic on the outer side of the stainless steel wire woven gauze; wherein the supporting mechanism comprises a rotating rod, which is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate; three supporting bars, which are all hingedly arranged on the outer side of the rotating rod through movable bars, and the supporting bars are arranged in a circular array; an electric push rod is arranged on the side of the vertical plate, and the output end of the electric push rod passes through the rotating rod and is arranged on the outside of the rotating rod, and a moving disk is arranged at the output end of the electric push rod, and the side ends of each of the supporting bars are hinged to the outer side of the moving disk through the movable bar; a motor is arranged on the side of the vertical plate, and a driving gear is arranged at the output end of the motor, and a driven gear is arranged at the side end of the rotating rod, and the driving gear is meshingly connected with the driven gear.
[0019] Preferably, the wrapping mechanism includes a mounting plate fixedly arranged on the top of the base, a horizontal plate arranged between the mounting plate and the vertical plate, and a slide groove is opened on the top of the horizontal plate; a reciprocating screw rotatably arranged between the mounting plate and the vertical plate; a placement frame slidably arranged on the horizontal plate through a slider, and the slider passes through the slide groove and is threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw; a driving assembly arranged on the side of the vertical plate, for connecting the power of the motor and driving the reciprocating screw to rotate.
[0020] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a turntable, which is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate; a groove wheel, which is arranged on the side end of the reciprocating screw, and a lever is arranged on the side of the turntable, and the lever can contact the groove body of the groove wheel to make the groove wheel rotate intermittently; gear one is arranged on the shaft body of the turntable; gear two is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate, and gear two is meshed and connected with gear one; gear two is connected to the driving gear through a transmission belt.
[0021] Preferably, the outer side surface of the groove wheel is also provided with a plurality of concave arc grooves, and each of the concave arc grooves is arranged in a circular array, and a semicircular block is provided on the side of the turntable. When the lever is separated from the groove body on the groove wheel, the side of the semicircular block contacts the concave arc groove.
[0022] Preferably, the diameter of gear one is smaller than the diameter of gear two.
[0023] In summary, the present invention includes the following beneficial technical effects:
[0024] 1. By adopting high-temperature plastic coating, weaving, and heat setting, a metal-plastic molecular-level composite interface is constructed. Compared with the traditional post-coating process, this technology improves the interface peeling strength through heat setting at 220°C and extends the ultraviolet aging resistance life, solving problems such as skin peeling and low-temperature embrittlement of traditional products.
[0025] 2. Weave the rolled stainless steel wire into a mesh and thread it through the support mechanism. Then, use the electric push rod to pull the moving disk closer to the rotating rod. As a result, the three support bars move away from the rotating rod synchronously to support the rolled stainless steel wire mesh. Next, roll one end of the plastic film onto the side of the stainless steel wire mesh. Then, drive the driving gear to rotate by the motor. The rotation of the driving gear causes the driven gear to rotate, and thus the rotating rod rotates. The rotation of the rotating rod causes the stainless steel wire mesh to roll the plastic film outside itself, and the wrapping mechanism can drive the plastic film to move back and forth, thereby completing the wrapping of the entire outer side of the stainless steel wire mesh. After wrapping, retract the three support bars, and then wind the excess parts of the plastic film at both ends of the stainless steel wire mesh. Thus, the wrapping of the entire stainless steel wire mesh is completed. Through this structural design, it can flexibly adapt to the support and fixation of different mesh cores and can complete the comprehensive wrapping of the mesh.
[0026] 3. The use of the drive assembly is to drive the second gear to rotate through the transmission belt. Thus, the second gear drives the first gear to rotate. The rotation of the first gear causes the turntable to rotate. The rotation of the turntable causes the dial rod to come into contact and cooperate with the Geneva wheel, completing the intermittent rotation of the Geneva wheel, and thus causing the reciprocating screw rod to rotate intermittently. Therefore, when winding the plastic film on the stainless steel wire mesh, the placement rack can move intermittently periodically, so as to wind a certain thickness of plastic film on the outside of the stainless steel wire mesh.
[0027] The above summary is only for the purpose of the specification and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the plastic wrapping machine in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the other side of the plastic wrapping machine in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the top of the plastic wrapping machine in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 4It is a schematic structural diagram of the front of the plastic wrapping machine in the embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 an enlarged structural diagram of part A in
[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the driving component in the embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 7 It is Figure 6 an enlarged structural diagram of part B in
[0035] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, base; 2, vertical plate; 3, support mechanism; 300, rotating rod; 301, support bar; 302, electric push rod; 303, moving disk; 304, motor; 305, driving gear; 306, driven gear; 4, wrapping mechanism; 400, mounting plate; 401, horizontal plate; 402, reciprocating lead screw; 403, placing rack; 404, turntable; 405, sprocket; 406, lever; 407, gear one; 408, gear two; 409, concave arc groove; 410, semi-circular block. Detailed implementation mode
[0036] The following will Figures 1 to 7 further elaborate on the present invention in conjunction with the attached
[0037] It should be noted that the attached drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. For the sake of clarity and convenience in the figures, the relative sizes and proportions of the parts shown in the figures are exaggerated or reduced in their sizes for illustration, and any size is only exemplary and not limiting. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures, elements or fittings that appear in more than two figures to reflect similar features.
[0038] Embodiment 1
[0039] The embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for weaving a stainless steel wire mesh, including the following steps:
[0040] S1. Provide a stainless steel wire substrate with a diameter of 0.05 - 0.15 mm;
[0041] S2. Co-extrude and wrap an anti-aging plastic layer with a thickness of 0.1 - 0.3 mm on the surface of the stainless steel wire substrate through an extruder, the wrapping treatment temperature is 180 - 220 °C, and the duration is 3 - 5 min;
[0042] S3. Weave the plastic-coated stainless steel wire through a weaving machine in warp and weft to form a plain weave mesh structure;
[0043] S4. Place the woven mesh body in an oven for high-temperature shaping. The shaping temperature is 210 - 230 °C, and the heat preservation time is 10 - 30 min.
[0044] S5. After the shaped mesh body is cooled by water to below 50 °C, it is wound up.
[0045] Specifically, in S1, the stainless steel wire substrate is 304 stainless steel wire.
[0046] Specifically, in S2, the anti-aging plastic layer is PVC or PE material added with 2 - 5 wt% ultraviolet absorber.
[0047] By adopting high-temperature plastic coating, weaving, and heat setting, a metal-plastic molecular-level composite interface is constructed. Compared with the traditional post-coating process, this technology improves the interface peel strength through high-temperature shaping at 220 °C and extends the ultraviolet aging resistance life, solving problems such as skin peeling and low-temperature embrittlement of traditional products.
[0048] Example Two
[0049] The embodiment of the present invention discloses a stainless steel wire woven mesh, and the mesh is prepared by the above-mentioned stainless steel wire mesh weaving method.
[0050] Example Three
[0051] The embodiment of the present invention discloses a plastic wrapping machine, which is used for plastic wrapping of the above-mentioned stainless steel wire woven mesh.
[0052] As Figures 1 to 7 shown, the plastic wrapping machine includes a base 1, a support mechanism 3, and a wrapping mechanism 4; a vertical plate 2 is arranged on the top of the base 1; the support mechanism 3 is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2 and is used for supporting and fixing the stainless steel wire woven mesh; the wrapping mechanism 4 is arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2 and is used for wrapping plastic on the outer side of the stainless steel wire woven mesh.
[0053] Among them, as Figure 1 shown in Figure 2 the support mechanism 3 includes a rotating rod 300, three support bars 301, an electric push rod 302, and a motor 304; the rotating rod 300 is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2; the three support bars 301 are all hinged to the outer side of the rotating rod 300 through movable bars, and the support bars 301 are arranged in a circular array; the electric push rod 302 is arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2, and the output end of the electric push rod 302 passes through the rotating rod 300 and is arranged outside the rotating rod 300. A moving disk 303 is arranged at the output end of the electric push rod 302, and the side ends of each support bar 301 are hinged to the outer side of the moving disk 303 through movable bars; the motor 304 is arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2, a driving gear 305 is arranged at the output end of the motor 304, a driven gear 306 is arranged at the side end of the rotating rod 300, and the driving gear 305 is meshed with the driven gear 306.
[0054] Specifically, the coiled stainless steel wire woven mesh is threaded through the support mechanism 3, and then the moving disk 303 is pulled by the electric push rod 302 to move closer to the rotating rod 300. Thus, the three support bars 301 synchronously move away from the rotating rod 300 to support the coiled stainless steel wire woven mesh. Then, one end of the plastic film is wound and attached to the side end of the stainless steel wire woven mesh. Then, the motor 304 drives the driving gear 305 to rotate, and the rotation of the driving gear 305 causes the driven gear 306 to rotate. Thus, the rotating rod 300 rotates, and the rotation of the rotating rod 300 causes the stainless steel wire woven mesh to wind the plastic film on its outer side. Moreover, the wrapping mechanism 4 can drive the plastic film to reciprocate, thereby completing the wrapping of the entire outer side of the stainless steel wire woven mesh. After wrapping, the three support bars 301 are retracted, and at this time, the excess parts of the plastic film at both ends of the stainless steel wire woven mesh are wound, thereby completing the wrapping of the entire stainless steel wire woven mesh.
[0055] Through this structural design, it can flexibly adapt to the support and fixation of different mesh cores and can complete the comprehensive wrapping of the mesh.
[0056] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the wrapping mechanism 4 includes a mounting plate 400, a reciprocating lead screw 402, a placement rack 403, and a driving assembly; the mounting plate 400 is fixedly arranged on the top of the base 1, a cross plate 401 is arranged between the mounting plate 400 and the vertical plate 2, and a chute is opened at the top of the cross plate 401; the reciprocating lead screw 402 is rotatably arranged between the mounting plate 400 and the vertical plate 2; the placement rack 403 is slidably arranged on the cross plate 401 through a slider, and the slider passes through the chute and is threadedly connected to the reciprocating lead screw 402; the driving assembly is arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2 and is used to connect the power of the motor 304 and drive the reciprocating lead screw 402 to rotate and operate.
[0057] Specifically, the driving assembly drives the reciprocating lead screw 402 to rotate. Thus, the slider can move periodically on the reciprocating lead screw 402, thereby driving the placement rack 403 to move periodically on the cross plate 401. The placement rack 403 drives the plastic winding film to move, thereby completing the wrapping of the outer side of the stainless steel wire woven mesh.
[0058] As Figures 5 to 7 shown, the driving assembly includes a turntable 404, a grooved pulley 405, a first gear 407, and a second gear 408; the turntable 404 is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2; the grooved pulley 405 is arranged at the side end of the reciprocating lead screw 402, and a dial rod 406 is arranged on the side of the turntable 404. The dial rod 406 can contact the groove body of the grooved pulley 405 to make the grooved pulley 405 rotate intermittently; the first gear 407 is arranged on the shaft body of the turntable 404; the second gear 408 is rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate 2, and the second gear 408 is meshed and connected with the first gear 407; the second gear 408 is in transmission connection with the driving gear 305 through a transmission belt.
[0059] Specifically, the driving component is used to drive the rotation of the second gear 408 through a transmission belt. Thereby, the second gear 408 drives the rotation of the first gear 407. The rotation of the first gear 407 causes the turntable 404 to rotate. The rotation of the turntable 404 causes the lever 406 to come into contact and cooperate with the Geneva wheel 405, completing the intermittent rotation of the Geneva wheel 405. Thus, the reciprocating lead screw 402 performs intermittent rotation. When the stainless steel wire is used to braid and wind the plastic film, the placement rack 403 can move intermittently periodically, so as to wind a certain thickness of plastic film on the outside of the stainless steel wire braid.
[0060] As Figure 7 shown, a plurality of concave arc grooves 409 are also formed on the outer side surface of the Geneva wheel 405, and the concave arc grooves 409 are arranged in an annular array. A semi-circular block 410 is arranged on the side surface of the turntable 404. When the lever 406 is separated from the groove on the Geneva wheel 405, the side surface of the semi-circular block 410 contacts the concave arc groove 409. This design can ensure the stability of the Geneva wheel 405 when it stops.
[0061] Specifically, the diameter of the first gear 407 is smaller than that of the second gear 408. This design can ensure the rotation speed of the reciprocating lead screw 402.
[0062] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, welding, etc. that are mature in the prior art. The machines, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0063] In the description of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. The meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0064] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected with", "fixed" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It may be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.
[0065] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "over" or "on top of" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. A first feature being "under", "below" or "beneath" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.
[0066] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not have to refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0067] In the drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0068] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A method for weaving a stainless steel wire mesh, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: S1. Provide a stainless steel wire substrate with a diameter of 0.05 - 0.15 mm; S2. Co - extrude and wrap an anti - aging plastic layer with a thickness of 0.1 - 0.3 mm on the surface of the stainless steel wire substrate through an extruder. The wrapping treatment temperature is 180 - 220 °C, and the duration is 3 - 5 min; S3. Weave the plastic - coated stainless steel wire through a weaving machine in warp and weft to form a plain - weave mesh structure; S4. Place the woven mesh body in an oven for high - temperature shaping. The shaping temperature is 210 - 230 °C, and the heat - preservation time is 10 - 30 min; S5. After the shaped mesh body is cooled by water cooling to below 50 °C, it is wound up.
2. The stainless steel wire mesh weaving method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S1, the stainless steel wire substrate is 304 stainless steel wire.
3. The stainless steel wire mesh weaving method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S2, the anti - aging plastic layer is a PVC or PE material added with 2 - 5 wt% of ultraviolet absorber.
4. Stainless steel wire woven screen, characterized in that: The wire mesh is made by the stainless steel wire mesh weaving method according to any one of claims 1 - 3.
5. Plastic wrapping machine, characterized in that: The wrapping machine is used for plastic wrapping of the stainless steel wire woven mesh according to claim 4.
6. The plastic wrapping machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, It includes: A base (1), on the top of which a vertical plate (2) is provided; A support mechanism (3), rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2) for supporting and fixing the stainless steel wire woven mesh; A wrapping mechanism (4), arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2) for wrapping plastic on the outer side of the stainless steel wire woven mesh; Among them, the support mechanism (3) includes: A rotating rod (300), rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2); Three support bars (301), all hinged to the outer side of the rotating rod (300) through movable bars, and the support bars (301) are arranged in a circular array; An electric push rod (302), arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2), and the output end of the electric push rod (302) passes through the rotating rod (300) and is arranged outside the rotating rod (300). A moving disk (303) is arranged at the output end of the electric push rod (302), and the side ends of each support bar (301) are hinged to the outer side of the moving disk (303) through movable bars; A motor (304), arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2), a driving gear (305) is arranged at the output end of the motor (304), a driven gear (306) is arranged at the side end of the rotating rod (300), and the driving gear (305) is meshed with the driven gear (306).
7. The plastic wrapping machine according to claim 6, wherein: The wrapping mechanism (4) includes: A mounting plate (400), fixedly arranged on the top of the base (1). A cross - plate (401) is arranged between the mounting plate (400) and the vertical plate (2), and a chute is opened at the top of the cross - plate (401); A reciprocating lead screw (402), rotatably arranged between the mounting plate (400) and the vertical plate (2); A placing rack (403), slidably arranged on the cross - plate (401) through a slider, and the slider passes through the chute and is threadedly connected to the reciprocating lead screw (402); A driving component, arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2) for connecting the power of the motor (304) and driving the reciprocating lead screw (402) to rotate and operate.
8. The plastic wrapping machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A turntable (404), rotatably arranged on the side of the vertical plate (2); The Geneva wheel (405) is arranged at the side end of the reciprocating lead screw (402), and a dial rod (406) is arranged on the side surface of the turntable (404). The dial rod (406) can contact the groove body of the Geneva wheel (405) to make the Geneva wheel (405) rotate intermittently; The first gear (407) is arranged on the shaft body of the turntable (404); The second gear (408) is rotatably arranged on the side surface of the vertical plate (2), and the second gear (408) is meshed and connected with the first gear (407); The second gear (408) is drivingly connected with the driving gear (305) through a transmission belt.
9. The plastic wrapping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of concave arc grooves (409) are further formed on the outer side surface of the Geneva wheel (405), and the concave arc grooves (409) are arranged in an annular array. A semi-circular block (410) is arranged on the side surface of the turntable (404). When the dial rod (406) is separated from the groove body on the Geneva wheel (405), the side surface of the semi-circular block (410) contacts the concave arc groove (409).
10. The plastic wrapping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The diameter of the first gear (407) is smaller than that of the second gear (408).