Shaping machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a shaping machine, which comprises a conveyor, a shaping device and a control device, wherein the conveyor is configured to convey a box along a first direction; the lining device is arranged above the conveyor, the lining device comprises a lining block and a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is configured to drive the lining block to ascend and descend; the first shaping device is arranged on the left side or the right side of the conveyor, the first shaping device comprises a first shaping block and a first linear driver, a first shaping surface is arranged on the side, facing the conveyor, of the first shaping block, the first shaping surface is a protruding arc-shaped surface, and the first linear driver is configured to drive the first shaping block to translate in the second direction. The first shaping surface of the first shaping block is arranged to be a protruding arc-shaped surface, so that the first shaping block and the lining block can clamp the box more mildly, pressure points applied to the box can be reduced, stress received by the box in the shaping process is reduced, and the risk that the box is damaged is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of packaging boxes, and more particularly to a shaping machine. Background Art

[0002] With the development of modern industry, as a common commodity packaging, the production efficiency and quality of packaging boxes have received increasing attention. The production process of packaging boxes includes multiple steps such as cutting, folding, bonding, and shaping. Among them, shaping is an important link to ensure the regular appearance and stable structure of packaging boxes.

[0003] Currently, the shaping of packaging boxes mainly relies on manual operation or simple mechanical equipment. The quality of manual shaping largely depends on the skills and experience of workers, which makes the product quality fluctuate, and the efficiency is low, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production and restricting the production efficiency. Although using mechanical equipment for shaping can improve production efficiency, the existing shaping equipment has design defects, often resulting in damage to packaging boxes.

[0004] The content in the background art section is only the technology known to the inventor and does not necessarily represent the prior art in this field. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of one or more defects in the prior art, the utility model provides a shaping machine, including:

[0006] A conveyor configured to convey boxes in a first direction;

[0007] A lining device arranged above the conveyor. The lining device includes a lining block and a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is configured to drive the lining block to rise and fall;

[0008] A first shaping device arranged on the left or right side of the conveyor. The first shaping device includes a first shaping block and a first linear driver. Wherein, a first shaping surface is arranged on the side of the first shaping block facing the conveyor, and the first shaping surface is a convex arc surface. The first linear driver is configured to drive the first shaping block to translate in a second direction;

[0009] Wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the first shaping device further includes a first connecting block, the first connecting block is connected between the first shaping block and the first linear driver, and the first shaping block is detachably connected to the first connecting block.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present utility model, two first shaping devices are provided. Among them, one first shaping device is located on the left side of the conveyor, and the other first shaping device is located on the right side of the conveyor. The lining device is located between the two first shaping devices.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present utility model, it further includes a second shaping device. The second shaping device is arranged above the conveyor and is located upstream or downstream of the lining device. The second shaping device includes:

[0013] A second shaping block, on one side of the second shaping block facing the lining device, a second shaping surface is provided. The second shaping surface is a convex arc-shaped surface;

[0014] A second linear driver, connected to the second shaping block, configured to drive the second shaping block to translate along a first direction;

[0015] A third linear driver, arranged above the second linear driver and connected to the second linear driver, configured to drive the second shaping block and the second linear driver to rise and fall.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present utility model, the second shaping device further includes a second connecting block. The second connecting block is connected between the second shaping block and the second linear driver. The second shaping block and the second connecting block are detachably connected.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present utility model, two second shaping devices are provided. Among them, one second shaping device is located upstream of the lining device, and the other second shaping device is located downstream of the lining device.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present utility model, the conveyor is a step conveyor.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present utility model, the shaping machine further includes a loading manipulator. The manipulator is configured to be able to pick up the box and place the box on the conveyor.

[0020] According to one aspect of the present utility model, the loading manipulator includes a vacuum chuck and a robotic arm.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present utility model provides a shaping machine. By clamping the side wall of the box with the first shaping block and the lining block, the shaping of the box can be realized; by setting the first shaping surface of the first shaping block as a convex arc-shaped surface, the first shaping block can clamp the box with the lining block more gently, which is beneficial to reducing the pressure points applied to the box, reducing the stress received by the box during the shaping process, and thus reducing the risk of box breakage. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a shaping machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a lining device according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0025] Figure 3 A top view of a partial structure of a shaping machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0026] Figure 4 A side view of a partial structure of a shaping machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0027] In the figures: 100, shaping machine; 110, conveyor; 120, lining device; 121, lining block; 122, lifting mechanism; 130, first shaping device; 131, first shaping block; 1311, first shaping surface; 132, first linear driver; 133, first connecting block; 134, first bracket; 140, second shaping device; 141, second shaping block; 1411, second shaping surface; 142, second linear driver; 143, third linear driver; 144, second bracket; 145, second connecting block; 150, loading manipulator; 151, vacuum chuck; 152, robotic arm; 200, box. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0028] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are simply described. As those skilled in the art can recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the drawings and the description are considered to be exemplary rather than restrictive in nature.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, 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 the said features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected" and "coupled" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection or a connection capable of mutual communication; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0032] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present utility model. To simplify the disclosure of the present utility model, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present utility model provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only for the purpose of illustrating and explaining the present utility model, and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a shaping machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. The following will be described in detail in conjunction with Figure 1 this.

[0035] As Figure 1 shown, the shaping machine 100 is used to shape the box 200 to improve the appearance regularity of the box 200, and at the same time enhance the structural stability of the box 200 to ensure the beauty and durability of the box 200. The shaping machine 100 includes a conveyor 110, an inner lining device 120, and a first shaping device 130. The conveyor 110 can convey the box 200 in a first direction. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the inner lining device 120 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the inner lining device 120 is arranged above the conveyor 110. The inner lining device 120 includes an inner lining block 121 and a lifting mechanism 122. The size of the inner lining block 121 is slightly smaller than that of the box 200, and its shape is substantially the same as the inner contour of the box 200 to facilitate precise shaping. The lifting mechanism 122 is connected to the inner lining block 121 and can drive the inner lining block 121 to rise and fall so that the inner lining block 121 can enter or leave the box 200. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the shaping machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. As Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the first shaping device 130 is arranged on one side (e.g., the left side or the right side) of the conveyor 110. The first shaping device 130 includes a first shaping block 131 and a first linear driver 132 that are connected to each other. The first linear driver 132 is configured to drive the first shaping block 131 to reciprocate and translate along the second direction. On the side of the first shaping block 131 facing the conveyor 110, there is a first shaping surface 1311, and the first shaping surface 1311 is an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface. When shaping the box 200, the conveyor 110 can transport the box 200 to directly below the lining block 121. The lifting mechanism 122 drives the lining block 121 to descend and enter the box 200. The first linear driver 132 drives the first shaping block 131 to move along the second direction, so that the first shaping block 131 and the lining block 121 clamp the side wall of the box 200, thereby realizing the shaping of the box 200. Among them, by setting the first shaping surface 1311 of the first shaping block 131 as an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface, the first shaping block 131 can clamp the box 200 more gently with the lining block 121, which is beneficial to reducing the pressure points applied to the box 200, reducing the stress received by the box 200 during the shaping process, and thus reducing the risk of damage to the box 200.

[0036] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the first shaping device 130 may further include a first connection block 133, and the first connection block 133 is connected between the output end of the first linear driver 132 and the first shaping block 131. Among them, the first shaping block 131 and the first connection block 133 are connected by a detachable connection method such as bolt connection or snap connection, so that the user can replace the appropriate first shaping block 131 according to the type of the box 200 to be shaped, so that the shaping machine 100 can meet diverse production requirements, improve production efficiency, and is also beneficial to reducing costs. Optionally, the first shaping device 130 further includes a first bracket 134, and the first linear driver 132 is installed on the first bracket 134. Optionally, the first linear driver 132 may be a linear driver such as a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, two first shaping devices 130 may be provided. Among them, one first shaping device 130 is arranged on the left side of the conveyor 110 and is used to cooperate with the lining device 120 (lining block 121) to shape the left side wall of the box 200. The other first shaping device 130 is arranged on the right side of the conveyor 110 and is used to cooperate with the lining device 120 (lining block 121) to shape the right side wall of the box 200.

[0038] Figure 4A side view showing a partial structure of a shaping machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the shaping machine 100 may further include a second shaping device 140. The second shaping device 140 is disposed above the conveyor 110 and is located upstream or downstream of the lining device 120 (the upstream and downstream are determined by the conveying direction of the conveyor 110). The second shaping device 140 may include a second shaping block 141, a second linear driver 142, and a third linear driver 143. Among them, a second shaping surface 1411 is provided on one side of the second shaping block 141 facing the lining device 120, and the second shaping surface 1411 is an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface. The second linear driver 142 is connected to the second shaping block 141 and can drive the second shaping block 141 to reciprocate horizontally in a first direction. The third linear driver 143 is located above the second linear driver 142 and is connected to the second linear driver 142. The third linear driver 142 is configured to drive the second shaping block 141 and the second linear driver 142 to move up and down. The second shaping device 140 can cooperate with the lining device 120 (lining block 121) to shape the front side wall or the rear side wall of the box 200. Specifically, when shaping the box 200, the conveyor 110 can transport the box 200 to directly below the lining block 121; the lifting mechanism 122 drives the lining block 121 to descend and enter the box 200; the third linear driver 143 drives the second shaping block 141 and the second linear driver 142 to descend, so that the second shaping block 141 is aligned with the front side wall / rear side wall of the box 200. Then, the second linear driver 142 drives the second shaping block 141 to move in the first direction, so that the second shaping block 141 and the lining block 121 clamp the front side wall / rear side wall of the box 200, thereby realizing the shaping of the box 200. Among them, by setting the second shaping surface 1411 of the second shaping block 141 as an outwardly convex arc-shaped surface (as Figure 3 shown), the second shaping block 141 can clamp the box 200 with the lining block 121 more gently, which is beneficial to reducing the pressure points applied to the box 200, reducing the stress received by the box 200 during the shaping process, and thus reducing the risk of damage to the box 200. Optionally, the second linear driver 142 and the third linear driver 143 may be linear drivers such as air cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, and electric push rods. Optionally, the second shaping device 140 may further include a second bracket 144, and the third linear driver 143 is installed on the second bracket 144. Optionally, the lifting mechanism 122 of the lining device 120 is also installed on the second bracket 144. Optionally, the lifting mechanism 122 may be a linear driver such as an air cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the second shaping device 140 may further include a second connection block 145, and the second connection block 145 is connected between the output end of the second linear driver 142 and the second shaping block 141. Among them, the second shaping block 141 and the second connection block 145 are connected by a detachable connection method such as bolt connection or snap connection, so that the user can replace the appropriate second shaping block 141 according to the box to be shaped, so that the shaping machine 100 can meet diverse production needs, improve production efficiency, and is also conducive to cost reduction.

[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 shown, the conveyor 110 may be a step conveyor. The step conveyor can move the box 200 a preset distance in the first direction each time, realizing the intermittent movement of the box 200, and then facilitating the inner lining device 120, the first shaping device 130, and the second shaping device 140 to shape the box 200.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 shown, the shaping machine 100 may further include a loading manipulator 150. The loading manipulator 150 can pick up the box 200 and place the box 200 at a designated position on the conveyor 110, thus realizing the automation and precision of the loading process, which is conducive to improving the production efficiency of the shaping machine 100. Optionally, the loading manipulator 150 includes a vacuum suction cup 151 and a robotic arm 152. The robotic arm 152 is connected to the vacuum suction cup 151 to drive the vacuum suction cup 151 to move precisely between the storage bin (a device for storing the boxes 200, not shown in the figure) and the conveyor 110, so that the vacuum suction cup 151 can suck the box 200 and accurately place the box 200 at the designated position on the conveyor 110, realizing an efficient and precise loading process. Optionally, the robotic arm 152 is a multi-axis robotic arm 152 (such as a two-axis robotic arm 152, a three-axis robotic arm 152, a six-axis robotic arm 152, etc.) to ensure that the loading manipulator 150 has good flexibility and precision. The multi-axis robotic arm 152 can achieve complex motion trajectories through the coordinated work of linear movement and / or rotational movement, ensuring the precise movement of the vacuum suction cup 151 between the storage bin and the conveyor 110.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a shaping machine 100. Through the inner lining device 120, the first shaping device 130, and the second shaping device 140, precise shaping of the box 200 can be achieved. By setting the first shaping surface 1311 / second shaping surface 1411 as a convex arc surface, the first shaping block 131 / second shaping block 141 can clamp the box 200 with the inner lining block 121 more gently, which is beneficial to reducing the pressure points applied to the box 200, reducing the stress received by the box 200 during the shaping process, and thus reducing the risk of damage to the box 200.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described 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 utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shaping machine, characterized in that: include: a conveyor configured to convey boxes in a first direction; A lining device is arranged above the conveyor, the lining device comprises a lining block and a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is configured to drive the lining block to rise and fall; A first shaping device is arranged on the left side or the right side of the conveyor, the first shaping device comprises a first shaping block and a first linear driver, wherein a first shaping surface is arranged on a side of the first shaping block facing the conveyor, the first shaping surface is a convex arc surface, and the first linear driver is configured to drive the first shaping block to translate along a second direction; The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shaping device further includes a first connecting block, which is connected between the first shaping block and the first linear actuator, and the first shaping block and the first connecting block are detachably connected.

3. The shaping machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: There are two first shaping devices, one of which is located on the left side of the conveyor, and the other is located on the right side of the conveyor, and the lining device is located between the two first shaping devices.

4. The shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a second shaping device, which is arranged above the conveyor and located upstream or downstream of the lining device, and the second shaping device includes: A second shaping block, wherein a second shaping surface is provided on a side of the second shaping block facing the lining device, and the second shaping surface is a convex arc surface; A second linear actuator connected to the second shaping block and configured to drive the second shaping block to translate along a first direction; The third linear actuator is disposed above the second linear actuator and connected to the second linear actuator, and is configured to drive the second shaping block and the second linear actuator to rise and fall.

5. The shaping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second shaping device further includes a second connecting block, wherein the second connecting block is connected between the second shaping block and the second linear actuator, and the second shaping block and the second connecting block are detachably connected.

6. The shaping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two second shaping devices are provided, wherein one second shaping device is located upstream of the lining device, and the other second shaping device is located downstream of the lining device.

7. The shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor is a step-by-step conveyor.

8. The shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaping machine also includes a loading robot, which is configured to pick up the box and place the box on the conveyor.

9. The shaping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The loading robot comprises a vacuum suction cup and a robot arm.

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