Box opening, cover taking and feeding system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic production lines, in particular to a box opening, cover taking and feeding system which comprises a first conveying line, a second conveying line and a feeding line. The unpacking unit is arranged at the tail end of the first conveying line, the unpacking unit comprises an automatic box scratching machine and an unpacking mechanism which are sequentially arranged in the conveying direction, the automatic box scratching machine is used for scratching a packaging adhesive tape on a packaging box, and the unpacking mechanism comprises a mechanical arm used for grabbing an inner film plastic bag in the packaging box and a bag breaking machine located below the mechanical arm; the starting end of the second conveying line is located below the unpacking mechanism, the second conveying line is used for receiving the material covers falling out of the inner film plastic bags, and a discharging opening is formed in the tail end of the second conveying line; the moving path of the crown block conveyor passes through the discharging opening, and a material carrying box matched with the discharging opening is hung on the crown block conveyor. The scheme is used for overcoming the defect that the box opening and cover taking procedures on the beverage packaging line depend on manual operation, and automation of the production process is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automated production lines, in particular to a box opening, cover taking and feeding system. Background Art

[0002] In the current beverage manufacturing industry, automated production lines have become a key factor in improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] However, in some production process links, such as the steps of unpacking and removing the caps on the beverage packaging line, manual operation is still widely relied on. This process involves manually opening the outer packaging box, removing the inner protective film, taking out the material cap used to seal the beverage bottle mouth, and then conveying it to the filling or capping machine for subsequent processing.

[0004] Manual intervention in the production process not only increases labor costs, but may also limit production efficiency. Especially under high-volume demand, the speed and continuity of manual operations are difficult to match with other parts of the automated assembly line. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a box opening, lid removal and feeding system, which is used to solve the defect that the box opening and lid removal process on the beverage packaging line relies on manual operation, realizes the automation of the production process, improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0006] The utility model provides a box opening, cover removal and loading system, comprising: a first conveyor line, for unidirectional conveying of packaging boxes; a packing unpacking unit, arranged at the end of the first conveyor line, the packing unpacking unit comprising an automatic box cutting machine and a packing unpacking mechanism arranged in sequence along the conveying direction, the automatic box cutting machine being used to cut the packaging tape on the packaging box, the packing unpacking mechanism comprising a manipulator for grabbing the inner film plastic bag in the packaging box and a bag breaking machine located below the manipulator; a second conveyor line, the starting end of the second conveyor line being located below the packing unpacking mechanism, for receiving the material cover falling out of the inner film plastic bag, a material discharge port being arranged at the end of the second conveyor line; an overhead crane conveyor, the moving path of which passes through the material discharge port, the overhead crane conveyor being mounted with a material loading box adapted to the material discharge port.

[0007] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the automatic box cutting machine includes a slide mechanism and a knife extending mechanism; the slide mechanism is perpendicular to the conveying direction; the knife extending mechanism is arranged on the slide mechanism, and the height difference between the slide mechanism and the first conveying line is greater than or equal to the height of the packaging box.

[0008] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the unpacking unit includes guide wheel groups arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line; when the packaging box moves past, the guide wheel groups on both sides respectively abut against both sides of the packaging box.

[0009] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the unpacking unit includes a dust removal device located between the automatic box marking machine and the unpacking mechanism; the dust removal device includes a dust removal box for accommodating the packaging box and a ventilation duct connected to the dust removal box; the dust removal box has an open state allowing the packaging box to pass through and a closed state enclosing the packaging box in the dust removal box.

[0010] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, two symmetrical box opening guide rods are arranged between the dust removal device and the unpacking mechanism; the box opening guide rods include a front end portion aligned with the center line of the box opening of the packaging box, and an oblique rod portion extending obliquely from the front end portion to both sides of the first conveyor line.

[0011] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, limit rods are arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line, and the distance between the limit rods is greater than the width of the packaging box and less than the diagonal length of the packaging box.

[0012] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, an identification device for identifying the surface code of the packaging box is arranged on the first conveyor line.

[0013] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, downstream of the identification device, the first conveyor line is further provided with a turning mechanism for turning over the packaging box.

[0014] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the second conveyor line is provided with a switch device for switching the open state and the closed state of the discharge port.

[0015] According to a box opening, cover removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, a waste collection box for storing the packaging box and the inner film plastic bag is arranged at a position adjacent to the robot.

[0016] The unpacking and lid-removing feeding system provided by the utility model realizes an automated solution for the unpacking and lid-removing process on the beverage packaging line. The packaging box is automatically sent to the unpacking unit on the first conveyor line, and the tape is cut by the automatic box scoring machine. Then the robot grabs the inner film bag and opens it through the bag breaking machine to realize the automatic falling off of the material cover. Secondly, the second conveyor line collects the fallen material cover and transports it to the discharge port. Finally, the mobile overhead crane conveyor loads the material box to accurately receive it and transport it to the filling or capping machine. This system is fully automated, which not only greatly improves production efficiency and reduces costs, but also reduces errors and safety risks in manual operations. It successfully overcomes the inefficiency and instability of traditional reliance on manual unpacking and lid removal, and promotes the process of production automation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to 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 any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the box opening, cover removal and feeding system.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of .

[0020] Reference numerals:

[0021] 10. First conveyor line; 11. Packing box; 12. Limit rod; 13. Turning mechanism; 20. Unpacking unit; 21. Automatic box cutting machine; 211. Slide mechanism; 212. Knife extension mechanism; 22. Unpacking mechanism; 221. Robot; 222. Bag breaking machine; 23. Guide wheel set; 24. Dust removal device; 25. Unpacking guide rod; 26. Waste collection box; 30. Second conveyor line; 31. Discharge port; 32. Switch device; 40. Overhead crane conveyor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model 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 the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. It should also be noted that in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Combine the following Figure 1 , Figure 2 The specific implementation of the box opening, lid removal and loading system of the utility model is described.

[0025] The utility model provides a box opening, cover removal and loading system, comprising: a first conveyor line 10, which is used for unidirectional conveying of packaging boxes 11; a packing unpacking unit 20, which is arranged at the end of the first conveyor line 10, and the packing unpacking unit 20 comprises an automatic box cutting machine 21 and a packing unpacking mechanism 22 which are arranged in sequence along the conveying direction, the automatic box cutting machine 21 is used for cutting the packaging tape on the packaging box 11, and the packing unpacking mechanism 22 comprises a manipulator 221 for grabbing the inner film plastic bag in the packaging box 11 and a bag breaking machine 222 located below the manipulator 221; a second conveyor line 30, the starting end of the second conveyor line 30 is located below the packing unpacking mechanism 22, and is used for receiving the material cover falling out of the inner film plastic bag, and a material discharge port 31 is arranged at the end of the second conveyor line 30; an overhead crane conveyor 40, the moving path of which passes through the material discharge port 31, and the overhead crane conveyor 40 is mounted with a material loading box adapted to the material discharge port 31. The unpacking, capping and loading system realizes full automation from the transportation of the packaging box 11, unpacking, opening of the inner membrane, collection of the material caps to the final transmission through the close cooperation of a series of automated equipment and machinery, which significantly improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and reduces the risks of errors and contamination that may be introduced by manual operation, thereby effectively solving the defect that the unpacking and capping process on the beverage packaging line relies on manual operation, and promoting the modernization and automation level of the production process.

[0026] Specifically, the system first uses the first conveyor line 10 to unidirectionally convey the packaging box 11 to the unpacking unit 20. The automatic box cutter 21 automatically cuts the packaging tape on the packaging box 11 during this process, without manual intervention, reducing the delays and inconsistencies that may be caused by manual unpacking. After the packaging box 11 is cut open, the manipulator 221 of the unpacking mechanism 22 automatically grabs the inner film plastic bag inside the packaging box 11. The bag breaker 222 below the manipulator 221 further processes and opens the inner film so that the material cover can fall off smoothly. The material cover in the opened inner film plastic bag naturally falls onto the second conveyor line 30 below, which is responsible for conveying the material cover to the next link of the system. A discharge port 31 is provided at the end of the second conveyor line 30 to ensure that the material cover is transferred to the subsequent processing equipment in an orderly and efficient manner. The moving path of the overhead crane conveyor 40 can accurately dock with the discharge port 31, collect the material cover output from the discharge port 31 through the mounted material loading box, and then convey it to subsequent production equipment such as filling or capping machines.

[0027] According to a box opening, lid removal and loading system provided by the utility model, the automatic box cutting machine 21 includes a slide mechanism 211 and a knife extension mechanism 212; the slide mechanism 211 is perpendicular to the conveying direction; the knife extension mechanism 212 is arranged on the slide mechanism 211, and the height difference between the slide mechanism 211 and the first conveyor line 10 is greater than or equal to the height of the packaging box 11. Among them, the slide mechanism 211 moves in a direction perpendicular to the conveyor line, ensuring that the knife can be accurately positioned on the sealing tape of the packaging box 11. The knife extension mechanism 212 is arranged on the slide mechanism 211, so that the knife can be flexibly adjusted relative to the lateral position of the first conveyor line 10, so as to accurately correspond to and cut the position of the sealing tape on different packaging boxes 11.

[0028] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the unpacking unit 20 includes guide wheel groups 23 arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line 10; when the packaging box 11 moves past, the guide wheel groups 23 on both sides respectively abut against the two sides of the packaging box 11. By adding guide wheel groups 23 arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line 10, the stability and controllability of the packaging box 11 during the transportation process are enhanced. When the packaging box 11 moves along the conveyor line, these guide wheel groups 23 will gently abut against the two sides of the packaging box 11, which is equivalent to a dynamic clamping device, ensuring that the packaging box 11 moves in a straight line during the transmission process, avoiding deviation or shaking, and facilitating the accurate execution of the automated unpacking steps. The guide wheel groups 23 not only improve the stability and efficiency of the unpacking unit 20, but also further ensure the accuracy and safety of automatic box marking and subsequent unpacking operations.

[0029] According to a box opening, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, the unpacking unit 20 includes a dust removal device 24 located between the automatic box cutting machine 21 and the unpacking mechanism 22; the dust removal device 24 includes a dust removal box for accommodating the packaging box 11 and a ventilation duct connected to the dust removal box; the dust removal box has an open state that allows the packaging box 11 to pass through and a closed state that seals the packaging box 11 in the dust removal box. During operation, the dust removal box can switch states as needed: it remains open when the packaging box 11 passes through to ensure smooth entry and exit of the dust removal box; after the packaging box 11 is cut open and sealed, the packaging box 11 can be temporarily sealed in the dust removal box. At this time, the ventilation duct is started to suck and filter out the dust and debris generated by unpacking to prevent them from being scattered into the workshop air or falling into the product, thereby maintaining a clean and safe production environment, reducing the risk of pollution, and ensuring the quality and safety of beverage packaging.

[0030] According to a box opening, lid removal and loading system provided by the utility model, two symmetrical box opening guide rods 25 are arranged between the dust removal device 24 and the unpacking mechanism 22; the box opening guide rods 25 include a front end aligned with the center line of the box opening of the packaging box 11, and an inclined rod portion extending obliquely from the front end to both sides of the first conveyor line 10. Specifically, the front end portion is precisely aligned with the center of the packaging box 11 and cleverly inserted into the gap between the box lids. As the packaging box 11 moves forward, the inclined rod portion of the front end physically guides and props open the box lids on both sides of the packaging box 11. This ensures that the packaging box 11 can stably maintain an open state when passing through the unpacking mechanism 22, which is convenient for subsequent material removal operations and improves the consistency and efficiency of automated operations.

[0031] According to a box opening, lid removal and loading system provided by the utility model, limit rods 12 are arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line 10, and the distance between the limit rods 12 is greater than the width of the packaging box 11 and less than the diagonal length of the packaging box 11. Among them, the distance between the limit rods 12 is greater than the width of the packaging box 11, ensuring that packaging boxes 11 of various sizes can pass freely on the conveyor line without obstruction; at the same time, the distance between the limit rods 12 is less than the diagonal length of the packaging box 11, which can produce appropriate side constraints on the packaging box 11 during the conveying process, effectively preventing the box from shaking or tipping over during the conveying process.

[0032] According to a box unpacking, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, an identification device for identifying the surface code of the packaging box 11 is provided on the first conveyor line 10. Through the identification device, not only can the packaging boxes 11 passing through the conveyor line be accurately counted, but also the accuracy of the production process management is enhanced. Moreover, the identification device can monitor and verify in real time whether the posture of each packaging box 11 is correctly aligned to ensure that it meets the specific requirements of the subsequent automatic unpacking, unpacking and other processes. Once the posture of the packaging box 11 is found to be abnormal, the system can immediately feedback and take corresponding measures to adjust, avoiding jamming or processing errors caused by incorrect box posture, greatly improving the automation level and production efficiency of the overall process, and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the production line. The identification device can be arranged above the first conveyor line 10 and / or on at least one side of the first conveyor line 10.

[0033] In order to further improve the automation process and solve the problem of the posture of the packaging box 11, according to a box unpacking, lid removal and feeding system provided by the utility model, downstream of the identification device, the first conveyor line 10 is also provided with a flipping mechanism 13 for flipping the packaging box 11. When the identification device detects that the posture of the packaging box 11 does not meet the requirements of the subsequent process, the flipping mechanism 13 responds immediately and automatically adjusts the position or direction of the packaging box 11 to ensure that it enters the next processing link correctly. By combining intelligent recognition and instant adjustment functions, the system not only greatly improves the flexibility and adaptability of the production process, but also reduces time delays and errors caused by human intervention, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the entire production line. The flipping mechanism 13 can specifically include clamps arranged on both sides of the first conveyor line 10, and drive components that drive the clamps to clamp the packaging box 11 and rotate.

[0034] According to a box opening, lid removal and loading system provided by the utility model, the second conveyor line 30 is provided with a switch device 32 for switching the open state and the closed state of the discharge port 31, which can open or close the discharge port 31 in a timely manner according to the needs of the actual production process. Preferably, when the loading box loaded with material lids is accurately docked to the bottom of the discharge port 31 of the second conveyor line 30 through the overhead crane conveyor 40, the switch device 32 automatically senses this docking state and activates accordingly, opening the discharge port 31, so that the material lid falls smoothly into the loading box. Once the loading box is collected and removed, the switch device 32 automatically switches to the closed state, effectively preventing the material lid from continuing to be discharged, avoiding material waste and possible production interruption.

[0035] According to the box opening, cover removal and material loading system provided by the utility model, a waste material collection box 26 for storing the packaging box 11 and the inner film plastic bag is provided at a position adjacent to the manipulator 221. Specifically, after the manipulator 221 completes the operation of opening the box and removing the material cover, the waste packaging material can be directly placed in the collection box next to it, so as to realize the centralized collection and management of production waste.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "mode", "specific mode", or "some modes" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or mode are included in at least one embodiment or mode of the utility model embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or mode. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or modes in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or modes described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or modes, without contradiction.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model 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 various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A box opening, lid removal and feeding system, characterized in that: include: A first conveying line (10) for conveying packaging boxes (11) in one direction; An unpacking unit (20) is arranged at the end of the first conveying line (10), the unpacking unit (20) comprising an automatic box cutting machine (21) and an unpacking mechanism (22) arranged in sequence along the conveying direction, the automatic box cutting machine (21) is used to cut the packaging tape on the packaging box (11), and the unpacking mechanism (22) comprises a manipulator (221) for grabbing the inner film plastic bag in the packaging box (11) and a bag breaking machine (222) located below the manipulator (221); A second conveying line (30), the starting end of which is located below the unpacking mechanism (22) and is used to receive the material cover that falls out of the inner film plastic bag, and the end of the second conveying line (30) is provided with a discharge port (31); The overhead crane conveyor (40) has a moving path passing through the material discharge port (31), and the overhead crane conveyor (40) is mounted with a material loading box adapted to the material discharge port (31).

2. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The automatic box-marking machine (21) comprises a slide mechanism (211) and a knife-extending mechanism (212); The slide mechanism (211) is perpendicular to the conveying direction; The knife extending mechanism (212) is arranged on the slide mechanism (211), and the height difference between the knife extending mechanism (212) and the first conveying line (10) is greater than or equal to the height of the packaging box (11).

3. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The unpacking unit (20) comprises guide wheel groups (23) arranged on both sides of the first conveying line (10); When the packaging box (11) moves past, the guide wheel groups (23) on both sides respectively abut against the two sides of the packaging box (11).

4. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The unpacking unit (20) comprises a dust removal device (24) located between the automatic box cutting machine (21) and the unpacking mechanism (22); The dust removal device (24) comprises a dust removal box for accommodating the packaging box (11) and a ventilation pipeline connected to the dust removal box; The dust removal box has an open state in which the packaging box (11) is allowed to pass through, and a closed state in which the packaging box (11) is enclosed in the dust removal box.

5. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: Two symmetrical box opening guide rods (25) are arranged between the dust removal device (24) and the unpacking mechanism (22); The box opening guide rod (25) comprises a front end portion aligned with the center line of the box opening of the packaging box (11), and an oblique rod portion extending obliquely from the front end portion to both sides of the first conveying line (10).

6. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting rods (12) are arranged on both sides of the first conveying line (10), and the distance between the limiting rods (12) is greater than the width of the packaging box (11) and less than the diagonal length of the packaging box (11).

7. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (10) is provided with an identification device for identifying the surface code of the packaging box (11).

8. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that: Downstream of the identification device, the first conveying line (10) is also provided with a turning mechanism (13) for turning over the packaging box (11).

9. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conveying line (30) is provided with a switch device (32) for switching the discharge port (31) between an open state and a closed state.

10. The box opening, lid removal and feeding system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: A waste collection box (26) for storing the packaging box (11) and the inner film plastic bag is provided adjacent to the robot arm (221).

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