A plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging integrated equipment

By designing a plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging integrated equipment including an automatic gripping robot and a jaw mechanism, the problem of manual operation of lunch box transfer in the prior art is solved, and the automatic transfer of lunch box is realized, saving manpower and reducing labor costs.

CN222712753UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04JIAXING GRASSROOTS ZHIMO MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420843728.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-22
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-22

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the transfer process of lunch boxes from injection molding machine to packaging machine relies on manual operations, resulting in high labor costs, high operation repetition, and workers are prone to fatigue.

Method used

A plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment is designed, including an injection molding machine, an automatic grasping robot and a packaging machine. The automatic grasping robot and the clamping mechanism realizes automatic stacking, transfer and clamping of the lunch box, and transfer the lunch box to the packaging machine using a three-axis moving mechanism.

Benefits of technology

The automatic transfer of lunch boxes from injection molding machine to packaging machine is realized, which significantly saves manpower, reduces labor costs and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated device for injection molding and packaging of plastic lunch boxes, comprising an injection molding machine, an automatic grabbing manipulator and a packaging machine, wherein a transfer mechanism is arranged between the automatic grabbing manipulator and the packaging machine, the transfer mechanism comprises a transfer bracket, a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt close to each other end to end are arranged on the transfer bracket, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are connected to a driving device separately, a three-axis moving mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the three-axis moving mechanism are arranged on the transfer bracket, the clamping mechanism comprises a rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the three-axis moving mechanism, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the rotating bracket, a pair of clamping jaws are arranged on the clamping cylinder, and the automatic transfer of the lunch box from the injection molding machine to the packaging machine is realized, which greatly saves manpower and reduces labor costs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and more specifically relates to an integrated injection molding and packaging device for a plastic lunch box. Background Art

[0002] At present, in order to improve the injection molding production efficiency of lunch boxes, automated injection molding and unloading are generally used. The machine uses an automated manipulator to take out the lunch boxes that have been injection molded from the injection molding machine and stack them on the unloading plate on one side of the injection molding machine. They are then manually transferred and stacked in a temporary storage box. When the temporary storage box is full, it is transferred to a packaging machine. Manually take out the stacked lunch boxes from the temporary storage box and move them to the packaging machine for packaging. The process has a high labor cost, high operation repetitiveness, and workers are prone to fatigue. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides an integrated injection molding and packaging device for plastic lunch boxes, which realizes the automatic transfer of lunch boxes from an injection molding machine to a packaging machine, greatly saving manpower and reducing labor costs.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging integrated equipment, comprising an injection molding machine, an automatic grabbing robot and a packaging machine, a transfer mechanism is arranged between the automatic grabbing robot and the packaging machine, the transfer mechanism comprises a transfer bracket, a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt close to each other end to end are arranged on the transfer bracket, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are separately connected to a driving device, a three-axis moving mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the three-axis moving mechanism are arranged on the transfer bracket, the clamping mechanism comprises a rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the three-axis moving mechanism, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the rotating bracket, and a pair of clamping jaws are arranged on the clamping cylinder.

[0005] Furthermore, the clamp includes two connecting plates and two clamping plates, the two connecting plates are respectively connected to the piston blocks of the clamp cylinder, the clamping plates are vertically connected to the connecting plates, and the connecting sides of the clamping plates are bent outward to form connecting pieces, which are connected to the connecting plate bolts and nuts.

[0006] Furthermore, rubber clamping blocks are arranged on the facing sides of the two clamping plates.

[0007] Furthermore, the connecting plate is provided with a long strip-shaped connecting groove, and the connecting bolts are located in the connecting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, two rubber clamping blocks are arranged on the clamping plate, one of which is fixedly connected to the clamping plate, and the other is adjustably connected to the clamping plate, so as to adjust the distance between the two rubber clamping blocks.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that the lunch boxes produced by the injection molding machine are automatically stacked on the second conveyor belt by an automatic grasping manipulator. When a certain stacking quantity is reached, the second conveyor belt moves to transfer the lunch boxes to the first conveyor belt. The clamping claw is driven by the three-axis moving mechanism to align with the lunch box and descend, and then the lunch box is clamped by the clamping claw cylinder. The clamped lunch box is transferred to the packaging machine through the three-axis moving mechanism, thereby realizing the automatic transfer of the lunch box from the injection molding machine to the packaging machine, greatly saving manpower and reducing labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model of the integrated equipment for plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism in the integrated plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the transfer mechanism of the utility model.

[0013] Figure numerals: injection molding machine 1; automatic grabbing robot 2; packaging machine 3; transfer mechanism 4; first conveyor belt 5; second conveyor belt 6; three-axis moving mechanism 7; clamping mechanism 8; rotating bracket 9; clamping cylinder 10; connecting plate 11; clamping plate 12; connecting piece 13; weight-reducing hole 14; reinforcing rib 15; rubber clamp block 16; connecting groove 17; transfer bracket 18. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that directional words, such as the terms "center", "lateral (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions and positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of narrating the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.

[0015] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. Therefore, the definition of "first" and "second" features can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "several" and "a number" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0016] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The utility model is further described.

[0017] A plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging integrated equipment, including an injection molding machine 1, an automatic grabbing robot 2 and a packaging machine 3, a transfer mechanism 4 is arranged between the automatic grabbing robot 2 and the packaging machine 3, the transfer mechanism 4 includes a transfer bracket 18, the transfer bracket 18 is provided with a first conveyor belt 5 and a second conveyor belt 6 close to each other end to end, the first conveyor belt 5 and the second conveyor belt 6 are separately connected to a driving device, the transfer bracket 18 is provided with a three-axis moving mechanism 7 and a clamping mechanism 8 connected to the three-axis moving mechanism 7, the clamping mechanism 8 includes a rotating bracket 9, the rotating bracket 9 is rotatably connected to the three-axis moving mechanism 7, the rotating bracket 9 is provided with a clamping cylinder 10, and the clamping cylinder 10 is provided with a pair of clamping jaws.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the lunch boxes produced by the injection molding machine 1 are automatically stacked on the second conveyor belt 6 by the automatic grasping robot 2. When a certain stacking quantity is reached, the second conveyor belt 6 moves to transfer the lunch boxes to the first conveyor belt 5. The clamping claw is driven by the three-axis moving mechanism 7 to align with the lunch box and descend. Then, the lunch box is clamped by the clamping claw cylinder 10, and the clamped lunch box is transferred to the packaging machine 3 by the three-axis moving mechanism 7, thereby realizing the automatic transfer of the lunch box from the injection molding machine 1 to the packaging machine 3, greatly saving manpower and reducing labor costs.

[0019] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, preferably, the clamp includes two connecting plates 11 and two clamping plates 12, the two connecting plates 11 are respectively connected to the piston blocks of the clamp cylinder 10, the clamping plates 12 are vertically connected to the connecting plates 11, and the connecting sides of the clamping plates 12 are bent outward to form connecting pieces 13, and the connecting pieces 13 are connected to the connecting plates 11 with bolts and nuts.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, preferably, the connecting plate 11 is provided with a weight-reducing hole 14 .

[0021] In this example, preferably, a reinforcing rib 15 is provided between the connecting piece 13 and the clamping plate 12 .

[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, preferably, rubber clamping blocks 16 are provided on the facing sides of the two clamping plates 12 to improve the clamping effect of the clamping plates 12 on the lunch boxes and prevent the lunch boxes from falling during the transfer process.

[0023] Preferably in this example, the rubber clamp 16 can be replaced by a plastic clamp.

[0024] like Figure 3As shown, in this example, preferably, the connecting plate 11 is provided with a long connecting groove 17, and the connecting bolt is located in the connecting groove 17, so as to adjust the distance between the two clamping plates 12 to accommodate lunch boxes of different sizes.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, in this example, preferably, two rubber clamps 16 are provided on the clamp plate 12, wherein one rubber clamp 16 is fixedly connected to the clamp plate 12, and the other rubber clamp 16 is adjustably connected to the clamp plate 12, and the distance between the two rubber clamps 16 is adjusted to accommodate an unknown number of lunch boxes to be stacked.

[0026] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging integrated equipment, characterized by: It includes an injection molding machine, an automatic grabbing robot and a packaging machine, wherein a transfer mechanism is arranged between the automatic grabbing robot and the packaging machine, the transfer mechanism includes a transfer bracket, the transfer bracket is provided with a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt which are close to each other end to end, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are separately connected to a driving device, the transfer bracket is provided with a three-axis moving mechanism and a clamping mechanism connected to the three-axis moving mechanism, the clamping mechanism includes a rotating bracket, the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the three-axis moving mechanism, the rotating bracket is provided with a clamping cylinder, and the clamping cylinder is provided with a pair of clamping jaws.

2. The integrated plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp comprises two connecting plates and two clamping plates, the two connecting plates are respectively connected to the piston blocks of the clamp cylinder, the clamping plates are vertically connected to the connecting plates, and the connecting sides of the clamping plates are bent outward to form connecting pieces, which are connected to the connecting plate bolts and nuts.

3. The integrated plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment according to claim 2 is characterized in that: Rubber clamping blocks are arranged on the facing sides of the two clamping plates.

4. The integrated plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a long strip connecting groove, and the connecting bolts are located in the connecting groove.

5. The integrated plastic lunch box injection molding and packaging equipment according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The clamping plate is provided with two rubber clamping blocks, one of which is fixedly connected to the clamping plate, and the other is adjustably connected to the clamping plate, so as to adjust the distance between the two rubber clamping blocks.