Ice cream cover boxing system

Abstract

The invention discloses an ice cream cover boxing system, and relates to the technical field of ice cream cover production equipment. The system comprises a parallel conveying mechanism composed of a first conveying device, a second conveying device and a third conveying device, and a plurality of jacking and transferring mechanisms arranged below the parallel conveying mechanism and used for transferring turnover boxes between the adjacent conveying devices. The jacking and transferring mechanism achieves lifting and conveying through combination of air cylinder jacking and chain transmission. The system is further provided with a limiting assembly to prevent congestion, the boxing grabbing assembly is used for automatically grabbing stacked snow covers in the cover collecting machine and putting the snow covers into a box, and the blowing assembly is used for making packaging bags in the box tightly attached to the box wall. By means of automatic integration, the full-process continuous operation of ice cream covers from stacking, grabbing, boxing to inner bag arrangement is achieved, traditional manual operation is effectively replaced, the production efficiency and packaging quality consistency are remarkably improved, and the labor intensity and the labor cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ice cream cap production equipment technology, and in particular to an ice cream cap packaging system. Background Technology

[0002] As a popular frozen dessert, the integrity of ice cream packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality, hygiene, safety, and extending shelf life. Ice cream caps, as a key component of packaging, require efficient and neat packing after production to facilitate subsequent storage, transportation, and sales. However, in current technology, the packing process for ice cream caps still largely relies on manual labor. Operators must manually pick up each stacked ice cream cap and place it into a packaging bag inside a turnover box. This work mode has significant drawbacks: firstly, it is labor-intensive, and prolonged repetitive operations easily lead to worker fatigue; secondly, it has low production efficiency, as the speed of manual operation is limited and cannot meet the cycle time requirements of modern large-scale production lines; and thirdly, the packing quality is not stable enough, as manual placement easily results in uneven placement and poor adhesion between the bag and the box wall, affecting the packaging appearance and subsequent automated processing.

[0003] Furthermore, existing semi-automated equipment often has limited functionality, only capable of conveying or simple transfer. The connections between different stages are not smooth, requiring significant manual intervention for tasks such as changing containers, sorting bags, and grabbing stacks. The overall automation and integration of the system are low. This not only restricts the increase in production line capacity but also increases labor costs and management complexity.

[0004] Therefore, the industry urgently needs to develop an automated and integrated ice cream cap packing system that can achieve a seamless operation from empty box bagging, cap grabbing, precise placement, box sorting to full box output, in order to significantly improve production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and ensure consistent packaging quality, thereby adapting to the intelligent and efficient development trend of the modern food packaging industry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an ice cream cap packaging system to solve the problems of high labor intensity, low production efficiency, and unstable packaging quality caused by reliance on manual packaging. This system integrates multi-functional modules such as conveying, automatic gripping, box sorting, and precise transfer to achieve fully automated operation from empty box bag loading, stacked ice cream cap gripping and placement, box bag sorting, to full box output. This significantly improves the automation level and cycle time of the production line, effectively reducing labor costs and labor intensity while ensuring uniform packaging quality.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: This invention provides an ice cream cap packaging system, comprising: A conveying mechanism, comprising a first conveying device, a second conveying device, and a third conveying device arranged in parallel to each other, wherein the second conveying device is located between the first conveying device and the third conveying device; A lifting and transfer mechanism, wherein multiple lifting and transfer mechanisms are provided and located below the first conveying device, the second conveying device and the third conveying device, for transporting the turnover box on the conveying device to the adjacent conveying device; The lifting and transfer mechanism includes a connecting bracket and a support frame. The connecting bracket is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device, the second conveying device, and the third conveying device. A lifting cylinder is mounted on the connecting bracket. The output end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the support frame. The support frame is provided with a first support plate and a second support plate. Multiple driven wheels are rotatably mounted on the first and second support plates. A drive assembly is mounted on the support frame. The drive assembly has a first output end and a second output end. A first drive wheel is mounted on the first output end, and a second drive wheel is mounted on the second output end. A first chain is connected to the first drive wheel and the driven wheels of the first support plate. A second chain is connected to the second drive wheel and the driven wheels of the second support plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first conveying device, the second conveying device, and the third conveying device are provided with limit components. The limit components include a mounting frame, a limit baffle, and a telescopic cylinder. The mounting frame is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device, the second conveying device, and the third conveying device. The telescopic cylinder is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. The limit baffle is fixed to the output end of the telescopic cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes an air blowing assembly, which includes an air blowing fan, an L-shaped connecting rod, and a pressure plate. One end of the L-shaped connecting rod is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device. The pressure plate is movable up and down on the L-shaped connecting rod and is positioned above the second conveying device. An air outlet pipe is provided on the pressure plate, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the air blowing fan through a conveying pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a box-loading gripping assembly and two cap-collecting machines; the box-loading gripping assembly is located between the two cap-collecting machines, with one end of the box-loading gripping assembly close to the second conveying device, for placing the caps from the cap-collecting machines into the peripheral boxes on the first and second conveying devices.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a first placement platform and a second placement platform, the first placement platform being close to the first conveying device and the second placement platform being close to the third conveying device.

[0011] Furthermore, the packing gripping assembly includes a support, a robotic arm, and a clamping device; one end of the robotic arm is connected to the support, and the other end is connected to the clamping device. The clamping device includes a driving element, a first side clamping plate, and a second side clamping plate. The driving element has a first output end and a second output end. The first side clamping plate is connected to the first output end, and the second side clamping plate is connected to the second output end.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: First, the system utilizes three parallel conveying devices in conjunction with a multi-point lifting and transfer mechanism below them to achieve efficient and stable transfer of empty and full containers between different workstations. The lifting and transfer mechanism employs a combination of chain drive and pneumatic lifting, ensuring precise and reliable operation. Combined with the limiting components (telescopic cylinders and limit baffles) on each conveying device, it effectively avoids material congestion, ensuring a smooth and controllable conveying process.

[0013] Secondly, the system's box-loading gripping component (including a robotic arm and adjustable clamping device) is responsible for performing gripping tasks between two cap-collecting machines. It can stably and efficiently grip the stacked ice cream caps and accurately place them into designated turnover boxes, completely replacing traditional manual operations, significantly improving box-loading speed and consistency, and greatly reducing the labor intensity of operators.

[0014] Furthermore, the innovative air-blowing component design solves the problem of poor adhesion between the packaging bag and the inner wall of the box. When the bagged turnover box moves to the designated position, the airflow generated by the air blower is evenly blown into the box through the air outlet pipe on the pressure plate, causing the bag to fully expand and fit tightly against the box wall. This creates ideal conditions for the neat placement of the lid and improves the final appearance quality of the packaging.

[0015] In addition, the system layout includes auxiliary workstations such as first and second placement platforms to facilitate bag removal and secondary packaging, further optimizing process connections. Overall, this invention achieves fully automated and continuous operation of ice cream caps from stacking to boxing, demonstrating significant comprehensive benefits in improving production efficiency, ensuring packaging quality, reducing reliance on manual labor, and lowering production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention from one perspective; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying assembly in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and transferring mechanism in this invention from one perspective. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and transferring mechanism in this invention from another perspective. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the packing and gripping component in this invention; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0017] Component names and reference numerals: 1-First conveying device, 2-Second conveying device, 3-Third conveying device, 4-Connecting bracket, 5-Support frame, 6-Lifting cylinder, 7-First support plate, 8-Second support plate, 9-Driven wheel, 10-First driving wheel, 11-Second driving wheel, 12-Mounting frame, 13-Limit baffle, 14-Telescopic cylinder, 15-Blowing fan, 16-L-shaped connecting rod, 17-Pressure plate, 18-Air outlet pipe, 19-Cover collecting machine, 20-Support, 21-Mechanical arm, 22-First side clamp, 23-Second side clamp, 24-First placement platform, 25-Second placement platform, 26-Guide strip, 27-Fixed baffle, 28-Guardrail. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to experimental examples and specific embodiments. However, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the above-mentioned subject matter of the present invention to the following embodiments; all technologies implemented based on the content of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] Example 1 This invention provides an ice cream cap packaging system, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes: The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying device 1, a second conveying device 2, and a third conveying device 3 arranged in parallel with each other, wherein the second conveying device 2 is located between the first conveying device 1 and the third conveying device 3; wherein the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3 are roller conveying structures.

[0020] A lifting and transfer mechanism, wherein multiple lifting and transfer mechanisms are provided and located below the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2 and the third conveying device 3, for transporting the turnover boxes on the conveying devices to the adjacent conveying devices; The lifting and transfer mechanism includes a connecting bracket 4 and a support frame 5. The connecting bracket 4 is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2 and the third conveying device 3. A lifting cylinder 6 is mounted on the connecting bracket 4. The output end of the lifting cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the support frame 5. The support frame 5 is provided with a first support plate 7 and a second support plate 8. Multiple driven wheels 9 are rotatably mounted on the first support plate 7 and the second support plate 8. A drive assembly is mounted on the support frame 5. The drive assembly has a first output end and a second output end. A first drive wheel 10 is mounted on the first output end, and a second drive wheel 11 is mounted on the second output end. A first chain is connected to the first drive wheel 10 and the driven wheels 9 of the first support plate 7, and a second chain is connected to the second drive wheel 11 and the driven wheels 9 of the second support plate 8. A lifting and transfer mechanism is provided below the ends of the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3. Guide bars 26 are also provided on the first support plate 7 and the second support plate 8. The first chain and the second chain are positioned on the guide bars 26, which provide support and guidance.

[0021] In actual operation, the turnover box containing the bag is placed on the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3. Then, the lid is placed into the turnover box one by one. When the turnover box full of lids arrives at the other end of the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3, the bag containing the lid is removed and sent to the next processing step. Then, the empty turnover box is covered with a bag. Under the action of the lifting and transfer mechanism under the end of the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3, the empty turnover box with the bag is brought to the third conveyor 3 and transported to the other end. Then, with the cooperation of the lifting and transfer mechanism under the third conveyor 3 and the lifting and transfer mechanism under the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3, the turnover box containing the bag is sequentially transferred to the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3.

[0022] Example 2 Furthermore, the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3 are equipped with limiting components. These limiting components include a mounting frame 12, a limiting baffle 13, and a telescopic cylinder 14. The mounting frame 12 is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3. The telescopic cylinder 14 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 12, and the limiting baffle 13 is fixed to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 14. Additionally, the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3 are also equipped with fixing baffles 27 to prevent the turnover boxes on the conveying devices from sliding off and falling to the ground.

[0023] When multiple turnover boxes on the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3 move to one end simultaneously, the lifting and transfer mechanism cannot transport the turnover boxes to the adjacent conveying device in time. To prevent this situation, limiting components are set on the first conveying device 1, the second conveying device 2, and the third conveying device 3. In specific operation, the telescopic cylinder 14 moves upward, thereby causing the limiting baffle 13 to move upward to block the turnover boxes behind. After the turnover boxes in front are transferred to the adjacent conveying device, the limiting baffle 13 moves downward to allow the turnover boxes behind to move forward.

[0024] Example 3 Furthermore, the system also includes an air blowing assembly, which comprises an air blowing fan 15, an L-shaped connecting rod 16, and a pressure plate 17. One end of the L-shaped connecting rod 16 is fixedly mounted on the first conveying device 1. The pressure plate 17 is movable up and down on the L-shaped connecting rod 16 and is positioned above the second conveying device 2. An air outlet pipe 18 is mounted on the pressure plate 17 and is connected to the air blowing fan 15 via a conveying pipe. A telescopic cylinder is mounted on the L-shaped connecting rod 16, and the pressure plate 17 is connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder.

[0025] In some cases, the bags are not completely flush with the inner wall of the turnover box. Therefore, when the turnover box containing the bags comes to the bottom of the pressure plate 17, the blower 15 is turned on. The air drawn in enters the turnover box through the delivery pipe and the air outlet pipe 18 in sequence, so that the bags inside are flush with the inner wall of the turnover box.

[0026] Example 4 Furthermore, it also includes a box-packing gripping assembly and two cap-collecting machines 19; the box-packing gripping assembly is located between the two cap-collecting machines 19, with one end of the box-packing gripping assembly near the second conveying device 2, and is used to place the caps from the cap-collecting machines 19 into the peripheral boxes on the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 2. In addition, two guardrails 28 are provided, and the box-packing gripping assembly is located between the two guardrails 28.

[0027] Manually placing the stacked caps from the cap collecting machine 19 onto the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3 would consume a lot of time and energy for the workers, and its efficiency would also be relatively low. Therefore, a box-grabbing component is installed between the cap collecting machine 19 and the first conveyor 1 and the third conveyor 3. In actual operation, the box-grabbing component places the stacked caps from the cap collecting machine into a turnover box containing bags.

[0028] Example 5 Furthermore, it also includes a first placement platform 24 and a second placement platform 25, with the first placement platform 24 located near the first conveying device 1 and the second placement platform 24 located near the third conveying device 3. In actual operation, the packaging box is placed on the first placement platform 24 and the second placement platform 25, and then the bag with the lid is taken out of the turnover box and placed into the packaging box.

[0029] Example 6 Furthermore, the packing gripping assembly includes a support 20, a robotic arm 21, and a clamping device. One end of the robotic arm 21 is connected to the support 20, and the other end is connected to the clamping device. The clamping device includes a driving element, a first side clamping plate 22, and a second side clamping plate 23. The driving element has a first output end and a second output end. The first side clamping plate 22 is connected to the first output end, and the second side clamping plate 23 is connected to the second output end. In actual operation, the driving element operates, thereby causing the first side clamping plate 22 and the second side clamping plate 23 to move closer together or further apart, thus firmly clamping the stacked lids.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A system for boxing ice cream cones, the system comprising: The utility model relates to a kind of automatic packing machine, including: Conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism includes first conveying device, second conveying device and third conveying device, second conveying device is between first conveying device and third conveying device; The jacking and transfer mechanism is provided with multiple and is below first conveying device, second conveying device and third conveying device, for transporting the toter on conveying device to adjacent conveying device; The jacking transfer mechanism includes connecting support and support frame, the connecting support is fixedly arranged on first conveying device, second conveying device and third conveying device, and connecting support is provided with jacking cylinder, the output end of jacking cylinder is fixedly connected with support frame, and support frame is provided with first support plate and second support plate; First support plate and second support plate are rotatably provided with a plurality of driven wheels, and support frame is provided with driving assembly, the driving assembly has first output end and second output end, first output end is provided with first driving wheel, second output end is provided with second driving wheel, first driving wheel and the driven wheel of first support plate are connected with first chain, and second driving wheel and the driven wheel of second support plate are connected with second chain.

2. A system for packing ice cream cones according to claim 1, wherein Limiting assembly is arranged on first conveying device, second conveying device and third conveying device, the limiting assembly includes mounting bracket, limiting baffle and telescopic cylinder, the mounting bracket is fixedly arranged on first conveying device, second conveying device and third conveying device, and telescopic cylinder is fixedly arranged on mounting bracket, and limiting baffle is fixed on the output end of telescopic cylinder.

3. A system for packing ice cream cones according to claim 1, wherein It also includes air blowing assembly, the air blowing assembly includes air blowing fan, L-shaped connecting rod and pressing plate, one end of L-shaped connecting rod is fixedly arranged on first conveying device, and pressing plate is movably arranged on L-shaped connecting rod, and pressing plate is above second conveying device, and pressing plate is provided with air outlet pipe, and air outlet pipe is connected with air blowing fan by conveying pipe.

4. A system for packing ice cream cones according to claim 1, wherein It also includes boxing grabbing assembly and two cover collecting machines;Boxing grabbing assembly is between two cover collecting machines, and one end of boxing grabbing assembly is close to second conveying device, for placing the lid in cover collecting machine into the toter on first conveying device and second conveying device.

5. The ice cream cone packing system of claim 1, wherein, It also includes first placing table and second placing table, and first placing table is close to first conveying device, and second placing table is close to third conveying device.

6. A system for packing ice cream cones according to claim 4, wherein The boxing grabbing assembly includes support, mechanical arm and clamping device, one end of mechanical arm is connected with support, and the other end is connected with clamping device, and the clamping device includes driving element, first side clamping plate and second side clamping plate, the driving assembly has first output end and second output end, first side clamping plate is connected with first output end, and second side clamping plate is connected with second output end.

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