Cooperative stacking assembly for carton conveying and stacking

By designing collaborative palletizing components for carton conveying and stacking, automated operations are achieved using PLC consoles and multi-axis robots, the problems of high manual participation and low work efficiency of existing palletizing systems are solved, improving work efficiency and reducing manual errors.

CN222960729UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10SUZHOU PILOT INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422289009.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

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Technical Problem

The existing palletizing system has a high manual participation rate, low working efficiency, and is prone to errors, resulting in unnecessary damage to the product.

Method used

A collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking is designed, including a control module, a base module, a fixture module and a line module. The PLC console and a multi-axis robot are used to achieve automated operations, and the linkage between each module is controlled through the EtherCAT bus.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated palletizing operations without excessive manual participation, improves work efficiency, reduces manual errors, and protects product safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooperation stacking assembly for carton conveying and stacking, and relates to the technical field of material transportation, the cooperation stacking assembly comprises a control module, a base module, a clamp module and a line body module, the control module comprises a PLC console, the PLC console is electrically connected with an external power supply, the base module comprises a base, pallets are arranged on the two sides of the base, and the pallets are connected with the clamp module. The rear side of the base is fixedly connected with the PLC console, the multi-axis robot is fixedly installed above the base and electrically connected with the PLC console, the clamp module comprises an anti-collision shell, a positioning flange plate, a vacuum pump, a vacuum meter, an air box and a suction cup, and the clamp module is detachably connected with the multi-axis robot. The line body module comprises a positioning seat, a first conveying line body and a second conveying line body, the first conveying line body and the second conveying line body are vertically arranged, all the modules work stably and orderly, excessive manual participation is not needed, and the working efficiency is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of material transportation, and particularly relates to a collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking. Background Art

[0002] Palletizing refers to the process of neatly stacking items, which is usually used for the storage and transportation of items. This process can be completed by machines or manually. Especially in industrial production, palletizing machines are widely used to stack packaged products according to certain arrangement rules for subsequent transportation and storage.

[0003] In the existing palletizing system, the manual participation rate is high, the work efficiency is low, and errors are likely to occur, resulting in unnecessary damage to products.

[0004] Therefore, a collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The present utility model provides a collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking to solve the technical problems raised in the above background art.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, a collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking provided by the present utility model includes a control module, a base module, a fixture module, and a line body module. The control module includes a PLC console, and the PLC console is electrically connected to an external power supply. The base module includes a base, with pallet boards arranged on both sides of the base. The PLC console is fixedly connected to the rear side of the base. A multi-axis robot is fixedly installed above the base, and the multi-axis robot is electrically connected to the PLC console. The fixture module includes an anti-collision housing, a positioning flange, a vacuum pump, a vacuum gauge, an air tank, and suction cups. The fixture module is detachably connected to the multi-axis robot. The line body module includes a positioning seat, a first conveyor line body, and a second conveyor line body, and the first conveyor line body and the second conveyor line body are arranged vertically.

[0007] Preferably, universal wheels are fixedly installed below the base, and there are multiple universal wheels, which are arranged at the four corners of the base.

[0008] Preferably, adjusting feet are fixedly installed below the base, and the adjusting feet are arranged corresponding to the universal wheels.

[0009] Preferably, there are two pallet boards, and the two pallet boards are symmetrically arranged along the base. Positioning plates are fixedly installed at the corresponding positions of the base and the pallet boards, and the positioning plates are snap-connected to the pallet boards.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning seat, the first conveyor line body and the second conveyor line body include a housing body, a reduction motor is fixedly installed inside the housing body, the reduction motor is electrically connected to the PLC control console, a sprocket is rotatably installed on the housing body, there are multiple sprockets, and the multiple sprockets are symmetrically arranged. The sprocket is connected to the reduction motor through a chain, and a roller is fixedly installed between the sprockets.

[0011] Preferably, there are multiple rollers, and the multiple rollers are equidistantly arranged, and the sprockets on both sides of the roller are meshed with each other.

[0012] Preferably, an air box is fixedly installed inside the anti-collision housing body, a suction cup is fixedly installed at the bottom of the air box, a positioning flange is fixedly installed at the top of the anti-collision housing body, the positioning flange is detachably connected to the multi-axis robot, a vacuum pump is fixedly installed at the top of the anti-collision housing body, the output end of the vacuum pump is fixedly connected to the air box, a vacuum gauge is fixedly installed above the anti-collision housing body, and the vacuum gauge is connected to the air box.

[0013] Preferably, there are multiple suction cups, and the multiple suction cups are equidistantly arranged at the bottom of the air box, and the suction cups are communicated with the air box.

[0014] The utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0015] For the cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model, the equipment installation part adopts machining to ensure the installation accuracy of the equipment. The structural design of each module is combined with the PLC control console, and the linkage of each module can be realized. The communication method adopts EtherCAT bus control, and each module works stably and orderly, without too much manual participation, and has high work efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of a fixture module in a cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is an internal structural diagram of a fixture module in a cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a line body module in a cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a base module in a cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is the bottom view structure diagram of the base module in a collaborative palletizing component for carton conveying and stacking of the present utility model;

[0022] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, control module; 2, base module; 3, fixture module; 4, line module; 5, anti-collision housing; 6, positioning flange; 7, vacuum pump; 8, vacuum gauge; 9, air tank; 10, suction cup; 11, positioning seat; 12, conveyor line 1; 13, conveyor line 2; 14, base; 15, PLC console; 16, multi-axis robot; 17, pallet; 18, positioning plate; 19, universal wheel; 20, adjustment foot. Specific embodiments

[0023] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. Among them, the drawings are only for illustrative purposes, showing only schematic diagrams, not physical diagrams, and should not be construed as a limitation of this patent; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model, some components in the drawings will be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual size of the product; for those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0024] In the drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing 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, so the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as a limitation of this patent. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] Embodiment

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1-6, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a collaborative palletizing component for carton conveying and stacking, including a control module 1, a base module 2, a fixture module 3 and a line module 4. The control module 1 includes a PLC console 15, and the PLC console 15 is electrically connected to an external power supply. The base module 2 includes a base 14, with pallet boards 17 provided on both sides of the base 14. The PLC console 15 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the base 14. A multi-axis robot 16 is fixedly installed above the base 14, and the multi-axis robot 16 is electrically connected to the PLC console 15. The fixture module 3 includes an anti-collision housing 5, a positioning flange 6, a vacuum pump 7, a vacuum gauge 8, an air tank 9 and suction cups 10. The fixture module 3 is detachably connected to the multi-axis robot 16. The line module 4 includes a positioning seat 11, a conveyor line one 12 and a conveyor line two 13, and the conveyor line one 12 and the conveyor line two 13 are arranged vertically.

[0027] Further, universal wheels 19 are fixedly installed below the base 14, and there are multiple universal wheels 19, which are arranged at the four corners of the base 14.

[0028] Further, adjusting feet 20 are fixedly installed below the base 14, and the adjusting feet 20 are arranged corresponding to the universal wheels 19.

[0029] Further, there are two pallet boards 17, and the two pallet boards 17 are symmetrically arranged along the base 14. Positioning plates 18 are fixedly installed at the corresponding positions of the base 14 and the pallet boards 17, and the positioning plates 18 are snap-connected to the pallet boards 17.

[0030] Further, the positioning seat 11, the conveyor line one 12 and the conveyor line two 13 include outer housings, a reduction motor is fixedly installed inside the outer housings, the reduction motor is electrically connected to the PLC console 15, sprockets are rotatably installed on the outer housings, there are multiple sprockets, and the multiple sprockets are symmetrically arranged. The sprockets are connected to the reduction motor through chains, and rollers are fixedly installed between the sprockets.

[0031] Further, there are multiple rollers, and the multiple rollers are arranged at equal intervals, and the sprockets on both sides of the rollers are meshed with each other.

[0032] Further, an air tank 9 is fixedly installed inside the anti-collision housing 5, suction cups 10 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the air tank 9, a positioning flange 6 is fixedly installed at the top of the anti-collision housing 5, the positioning flange 6 is detachably connected to the multi-axis robot 16, a vacuum pump 7 is fixedly installed at the top of the anti-collision housing 5, the output end of the vacuum pump 7 is fixedly connected to the air tank 9, and a vacuum gauge 8 is fixedly installed above the anti-collision housing 5, and the vacuum gauge 8 is connected to the air tank 9.

[0033] Further, there are multiple suction cups 10, and the multiple suction cups 10 are arranged at equal intervals at the bottom of the air tank 9, and the suction cups 10 are communicated with the air tank 9.

[0034] Working principle:

[0035] First, the pallet 17 is clamped with the positioning plate 18 fixedly installed on the outside of the base 14, which can position and fix the pallet 17. The deceleration motor circuit is started through the PLC console 15. The deceleration motor drives the sprocket to rotate through the chain, and the sprocket drives the roller to rotate, thereby starting the positioning seat 11, the first conveyor line 12, and the second conveyor line 13. The goods carton is placed on the positioning seat 11, and the positioning seat 11 adjusts the position of the carton, and then moves to the first conveyor line 12. The first conveyor line 12 and the second conveyor line 13 are arranged vertically, so as to move the carton to the working range of the multi-axis robot 16. The PLC console 15 controls the multi-axis robot 16 to move above the carton, and the vacuum pump 7 performs vacuum treatment on the suction cups 10, so as to adsorb the carton through the multiple suction cups 10, and then orderly place the carton on the pallet 17 to complete rapid collaborative palletizing. The equipment installation part adopts machining to ensure the installation accuracy of the equipment. The structural design of each module is combined with the PLC console 15, which can realize the linkage of each module. The communication method adopts EtherCAT bus control, and each module works stably and orderly without too much manual participation, with high work efficiency.

[0036] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limiting the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking, comprising a control module (1), a base module (2), a clamp module (3) and a line module (4), characterized in that: The control module (1) comprises a PLC console (15), and the PLC console (15) is electrically connected to an external power supply. The base module (2) comprises a base (14), and pallets (17) are provided on both sides of the base (14). The rear side of the base (14) is fixedly connected to the PLC console (15). A multi-axis robot (16) is fixedly installed above the base (14), and the multi-axis robot (16) is electrically connected to the PLC console (15). The fixture module (3) comprises an anti-collision shell (5), a positioning flange (6), a vacuum pump (7), a vacuum gauge (8), an air box (9) and a suction cup (10). The fixture module (3) is detachably connected to the multi-axis robot (16). The line module (4) comprises a positioning seat (11), a transmission line body 1 (12) and a transmission line body 2 (13), and the transmission line body 1 (12) and the transmission line body 2 (13) are arranged vertically.

2. A collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: A universal wheel (19) is fixedly installed below the base (14), and a plurality of the universal wheels (19) are provided. The plurality of universal wheels (19) are arranged at the four corners of the base (14).

3. The collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjusting foot (20) is fixedly installed below the base (14), and the adjusting foot (20) is arranged corresponding to the universal wheel (19).

4. The collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two pallets (17) are provided, and the two pallets (17) are symmetrically arranged along the base (14). Positioning plates (18) are fixedly installed at corresponding positions of the base (14) and the pallets (17), and the positioning plates (18) are clamped with the pallets (17).

5. The cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning seat (11), the conveyor line body 1 (12) and the conveyor line body 2 (13) include an outer shell, a reduction motor is fixedly installed in the outer shell, the reduction motor is electrically connected to the PLC control console (15), a sprocket is rotatably installed on the outer shell, a plurality of sprockets are provided, the plurality of sprockets are symmetrically arranged, the sprockets are connected to the reduction motor via a chain, and rollers are fixedly installed between the sprockets.

6. A collaborative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rollers are provided in plurality, the rollers are arranged equidistantly, and the sprocket wheels on both sides of the rollers are meshed and connected with each other.

7. The cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air box (9) is fixedly installed inside the anti-collision shell (5), a suction cup (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the air box (9), a positioning flange (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the anti-collision shell (5), and the positioning flange (6) is detachably connected to a multi-axis robot (16), a vacuum pump (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the anti-collision shell (5), and an output end of the vacuum pump (7) is fixedly connected to the air box (9), and a vacuum gauge (8) is fixedly installed above the anti-collision shell (5), and the vacuum gauge (8) is connected to the air box (9).

8. The cooperative palletizing assembly for carton conveying and stacking according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the suction cups (10) are provided, and the plurality of the suction cups (10) are arranged at equal distances at the bottom of the air box (9), and the suction cups (10) are connected to the air box (9).