Counting output device for carton production

By using three sets of evenly distributed counting and detection wheels on the carton production line, combined with photoelectric sensing strips, the accuracy problem of the carton counting device is solved, achieving full-area measurement without blind spots, adapting to products of various sizes, and reducing the counting error rate.

CN223891828UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10INT PAPER (NANJING) PACKAGING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520467988.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-18

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Technical Problem

Existing carton counting devices have a high error rate, especially in complex lighting environments and with products of multiple sizes, resulting in inaccurate counting.

Method used

Three sets of evenly distributed counting wheels and detection wheels are used, combined with photoelectric sensing strips. The counting wheels rotate and measure the carton by contacting it. The elastic needle and rotating wheel structure switch buckle to achieve full-area counting without blind spots.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of carton counting, adapts to products of various sizes, reduces counting errors, and enhances the stability of counting equipment on the production line.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a counting output device for carton production, which relates to the technical field of carton processing and comprises two groups of side support frames, a cross beam support fixedly mounted in the middles of the two groups of side support frames through bolts, a driving motor arranged on the outer side of the side support frame on one side, and a rotating rod coaxially and fixedly mounted through the driving motor. A rotating roller is fixedly installed on the outer ring of the rotating rod, a plurality of sets of counting wheels are arranged on the outer side of the rotating roller, protruding roller structures are arranged on the outer sides of the counting wheels, a plurality of sets of testing frames are arranged at the upper end of the cross beam support, and the testing frames correspond to the counting wheels in position. The number of times that the rotating wheel is inserted into the buckle is calculated through the counting frame to indirectly measure the rotating distance of the counting wheel, so that the number of cartons is measured, the outer side wheel of the counting wheel does not make contact with an assembly line and does not rotate, and the rotating distance of the counting wheel is equal to the distance of corrugated paper; the counting can be carried out by inputting the single size of the corrugated paper.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cardboard box processing technology, and in particular to a counting output device for cardboard box production. Background Technology

[0002] Cardboard boxes are one of the most commonly used packaging materials in the modern packaging industry, offering advantages such as low cost, light weight, and recyclability. They include: ordinary cardboard boxes (used for packaging general goods, providing basic protection); corrugated cardboard boxes (with an internal corrugated structure, providing better compression resistance and cushioning); heavy-duty cardboard boxes (used for packaging heavy or large items, offering higher strength and durability); and specialty cardboard boxes (such as waterproof, shockproof, and anti-static boxes), used for packaging goods with special requirements.

[0003] The design and manufacture of cardboard boxes need to consider factors such as strength, pressure resistance, and moisture resistance to meet the packaging needs of different products. With the development of packaging technology, cardboard boxes are constantly being innovated and improved to adapt to ever-changing market demands.

[0004] However, counting is required during the cardboard box processing. Most existing counting devices use photoelectric equipment for automatic counting. However, photoelectric equipment is susceptible to changes in light, complex on-site environments, and has a small acquisition range, resulting in a relatively high probability of errors. Therefore, we propose a counting output device for cardboard box production. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a counting output device for carton production, solving the technical problem of high error rates in counting equipment.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A counting output device for cardboard box production, comprising

[0010] Two sets of side support frames are provided, with a crossbeam bracket fixed to the middle of each set of side support frames by bolts to secure the overall structure of the equipment. A drive motor is installed on the outer side of one side support frame, and a rotating rod is coaxially fixed to the drive motor. A rotating roller is fixed to the outer ring of the rotating rod, and several sets of counting wheels are provided on the outer side of the rotating roller. The outer edge of the counting wheel contacts the corrugated cardboard box, and the movement of the corrugated cardboard box drives the rotating roller to rotate. Multiple sets of test frames are provided at the upper end of the crossbeam bracket, with the test frames corresponding to the positions of the counting wheels. The rotation distance of the counting wheels is controlled by the test frames to measure the number of cardboard boxes produced.

[0011] The rotating rollers are equipped with three sets of counting rollers on both sides and in the middle. The evenly distributed design can better adapt to products of various sizes on the production line, even when their positions are inconsistent. A detection roller is set between the three sets of counting rollers. The detection roller includes four sets of horizontal photoelectric sensor strips distributed at equal angles and two sets of photoelectric sensor strips perpendicular to them. This enables the measurement of corrugated cardboard boxes in the gap between the counting rollers, achieving measurement across the entire production line without blind spots and further improving the accuracy of counting.

[0012] Preferably, a detection hole is provided in the middle of the counting wheel. The detection hole is a concave annular groove. Several sets of buckles are provided at equal angles on the outer ring of the detection hole. A counting frame is provided in the middle of the test frame. An elastic needle is provided below the counting frame. A rotating wheel is provided below the elastic needle. The rotating wheel is inserted into the buckle. As the counting wheel rotates counterclockwise, the rotating wheel is moved to the next set of buckles.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the rotating wheel is a rotatable roller, and the elastic pin is a spring-loaded structure. The structural design of the elastic pin and the rotating wheel allows for better switching between multiple sets of buckles.

[0014] Preferably, two sets of bearing sleeves are provided on the inner side of the rotating rod. The rotating rod passes through the inner ring of the bearing sleeve to support the rotating mechanism of the rotating rod, thereby improving the stability of the equipment.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] 1. The structure design of the elastic pin and rotating wheel allows for better switching between multiple sets of clips. The counting frame counts the number of times the rotating wheel is inserted into the clip to indirectly measure the distance the counting wheel rotates, thereby measuring the number of cartons. It should be noted that the outer wheel of the counting wheel rotates due to friction after it comes into contact with the corrugated paper surface. When there is no corrugated paper on the production line, the outer wheel of the counting wheel does not contact the production line and therefore does not rotate. So the distance the counting wheel rotates is equivalent to the distance of the corrugated paper. The counting can be calculated by inputting the individual dimensions of the corrugated paper.

[0017] 2. The counting wheel contacts the corrugated cardboard box via its outer edge. The movement of the cardboard box drives the rotating roller to rotate. The test frame corresponds to the position of the counting wheel, and the rotation distance of the counting wheel is controlled by the test frame to measure the number of cardboard boxes produced. The evenly distributed design can better adapt to the situation of inconsistent distribution of various sizes of products on the production line. A detection wheel is set between the three sets of counting wheels. The detection wheel includes four sets of horizontal photoelectric sensor strips distributed at equal angles and two sets of photoelectric sensor strips perpendicular to them, realizing the measurement of the corrugated cardboard boxes in the gap between the counting wheels. This achieves measurement without blind spots across the entire production line, further improving the accuracy of counting. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a counting output device for cardboard box production according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of a counting output device for cardboard box production according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the counting wheel in a counting output device for cardboard box production according to this utility model.

[0022] Legend: 1. Side support frame; 2. Rotating rod; 3. Crossbeam support; 4. Drive motor; 5. Rotating roller; 6. Counting wheel; 7. Test frame; 8. Detection hole; 9. Detection wheel; 10. Bearing sleeve; 11. Buckle; 12. Counting frame; 13. Elastic needle; 14. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0023] This application provides a counting output device for carton production, which solves the problem of high error rate in existing counting devices. By using a counting frame to calculate the number of times the rotating wheel is inserted into the buckle, the distance of the rotating wheel is indirectly measured, thereby measuring the number of cartons.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the technical solution in this application embodiment is to solve the problem of high error rate in the aforementioned counting device, and the overall idea is as follows:

[0026] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a counting output device for carton production, including...

[0027] Two sets of side support frames 1 are provided, with a crossbeam bracket 3 fixedly installed in the middle of the two sets of side support frames 1 by bolts to fix the overall structure of the equipment. A drive motor 4 is set on the outer side of one side support frame 1, and a rotating rod 2 is fixedly installed on the drive motor 4 on the same axis. A rotating roller 5 is fixedly installed on the outer ring of the rotating rod 2. Several sets of counting wheels 6 are set on the outer side of the rotating roller 5. The outer side of the counting wheel 6 is provided with a raised roller structure. The outer edge of the counting wheel 6 contacts the corrugated carton. The movement of the corrugated carton drives the rotating roller 5 to rotate. Several sets of test frames 7 are set on the upper end of the crossbeam bracket 3. The test frames 7 are positioned corresponding to the counting wheels 6. The rotation distance of the counting wheels 6 is controlled by the test frames 7 to measure the number of cartons produced.

[0028] The rotating roller 5 has three sets of counting rollers 6 on both sides and in the middle. The evenly distributed design can better adapt to the situation where the distribution positions of products of various sizes on the production line are inconsistent. A detection roller 9 is set between the three sets of counting rollers 6. The detection roller 9 includes four sets of horizontal photoelectric sensing strips distributed at equal angles and two sets of photoelectric sensing strips perpendicular to them. It realizes the measurement of corrugated cardboard boxes in the gap position between the counting rollers 6, realizes the measurement of the entire production line without blind spots, and further improves the accuracy of counting.

[0029] comprehensive Figure 1 and 3As shown, the counting wheel 6 has a detection hole 8 in the middle, which is a concave annular groove. Several sets of latches 11 are arranged at equal angles around the outer ring of the detection hole 8. The test frame 7 has a counting frame 12 in the middle, with an elastic pin 13 below it. A rotating wheel 14 is located below the elastic pin 13. The rotating wheel 14 is inserted into the latches 11, and moves to the next set of latches 11 as the counting wheel 6 rotates counterclockwise. The end of the rotating wheel 14 is a rotatable roller. The elastic pin 13 has a spring-loaded structure. The structural design of 13 and rotating wheel 14 allows for better switching between multiple sets of buckles 11. The counting frame 12 counts the number of times rotating wheel 14 is inserted into buckle 11 to indirectly measure the distance of rotation of counting wheel 6, thereby measuring the number of cartons. It should be noted that the outer wheel of counting wheel 6 rotates due to friction after it comes into contact with the corrugated paper surface. When there is no corrugated paper on the production line, the outer wheel of counting wheel 6 does not contact the production line and therefore does not rotate. So the distance of rotation of counting wheel 6 is equivalent to the distance of corrugated paper. The counting can be calculated by inputting the individual size of corrugated paper.

[0030] In addition, two sets of bearing sleeves 10 are respectively provided on the inner side of the rotating rod 2. The rotating rod 2 passes through the inner ring of the bearing sleeve 10 to support the rotation mechanism of the rotating rod 2 and improve the stability of the equipment.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A counting output device for cardboard box production, characterized in that: Two sets of side support frames (1) are provided. A crossbeam bracket (3) is fixedly installed in the middle of the two sets of side support frames (1) by bolts. A drive motor (4) is provided on the outer side of one side support frame (1). A rotating rod (2) is fixedly installed on the drive motor (4) on the same axis. A rotating roller (5) is fixedly installed on the outer ring of the rotating rod (2). Several sets of counting wheels (6) are provided on the outer side of the rotating roller (5). A raised roller structure is provided on the outer side of the counting wheel (6). Several sets of test frames (7) are provided on the upper end of the crossbeam bracket (3). The test frames (7) correspond to the positions of the counting wheels (6).

2. The counting output device for cardboard box production as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating drum (5) is provided with three sets of counting wheels (6) on both sides and in the middle. A detection wheel (9) is provided between the three sets of counting wheels (6). The detection wheel (9) includes four sets of horizontal photoelectric sensing strips distributed at equal angles and two sets of photoelectric sensing strips perpendicular to it.

3. The counting output device for cardboard box production as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The counting wheel (6) has a detection hole (8) in the middle. The detection hole (8) is a concave annular groove. The outer ring of the detection hole (8) is provided with several sets of buckles (11) at equal angles. The test frame (7) has a counting frame (12) in the middle. The counting frame (12) has an elastic needle (13) below it.

4. The counting output device for cardboard box production as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating wheel (14) is provided below the elastic needle (13). The rotating wheel (14) is inserted into the buckle (11). As the counting wheel (6) rotates counterclockwise, the rotating wheel (14) is moved to the next set of buckles (11).

5. A counting output device for cardboard box production as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The end of the rotating wheel (14) is a rotatable roller, wherein the elastic needle (13) is a spring sheet structure, the outer wheel of the counting wheel (6) does not contact the production line, and the distance the counting wheel (6) rotates is equivalent to the distance of the corrugated paper.

6. The counting output device for cardboard box production as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of bearing sleeves (10) are respectively provided on the inner side of the rotating rod (2). The rotating rod (2) is supported by passing through the inner ring of the bearing sleeve (10).