Box opening mechanical arm of box filling machine

By integrating box opening and closing functions, the carton packing robot has solved the problem of the traditional robot's single function, achieving efficient and automated carton processing, adapting to different sizes, reducing production costs and improving gripping accuracy.

CN223919730UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17WENZHOU DASONG MASCH TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520678440.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-11

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Technical Problem

Traditional carton packing machines have limited functionality in their unpacking robotic arms, which cannot simultaneously open and close the inner flaps of a single carton. This leads to increased production costs and reduced efficiency. Furthermore, the gripping and operation are not precise enough, making it easy to damage or misalign the cartons.

Method used

A carton opening robot for a carton packing machine was designed, which integrates an opening component and a closing component. It achieves horizontal movement through a closing drive and adjustment component, adapts to different carton sizes, and improves gripping accuracy by combining a lifting drive and a negative pressure component.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated integration of opening and closing of boxes, improves packing efficiency, reduces production costs, adapts to different carton sizes, and enhances the stability and accuracy of gripping.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a box opening manipulator of a box filling machine, which relates to the field of box filling machines, and comprises a box opening component used for adsorbing a carton and a plurality of cover closing components used for closing a rocking cover in the carton, and the cover closing components are positioned on two sides of the box opening component. A cover closing driving piece for driving the cover closing assemblies to swing and an adjusting assembly for driving the cover closing assemblies to move oppositely and away from each other in the horizontal direction are arranged between the cover closing assemblies. The packing machine has the advantages of improving packing efficiency and being good in practicability.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of carton packing machine, concretely relates to a carton packing machine's opening box mechanical hand. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the product packaging process, the carton packing is an important link. The traditional carton packing machine opening box mechanical hand function is relatively single, usually can only realize the opening box action, for some boxes with single side small shed, after opening the box, cannot realize the function of closing the single side box inner swing cover. This leads to in the actual production process, need additional manual operation or increase other equipment to complete the step of closing the inner swing cover, not only increases the production cost, also reduces the production efficiency. Moreover, the existing opening box mechanical hand is not accurate enough in the opening box process to the box's grabbing and operation, can easily cause the box damage or position deviation, influences the subsequent carton packing flow. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] In order to overcome the insufficient of the background art, the utility model provides a kind of opening box mechanical hand of carton packing machine that improves carton packing efficiency and practicality.

[0004] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model: a kind of carton packing machine's opening box mechanical hand, it includes the opening box component for adsorbing carton and several closing cover components for closing the inner swing cover of carton, the closing cover component is located the both sides position of the opening box component, closing cover driving part for driving its swing and adjusting component for driving closing cover component to move along horizontal direction away from each other are equipped between the closing cover component.

[0005] Still include the side plate frame for the installation of opening box component and closing cover component, the first branch plate of fixed connection and the second branch plate of vertical sliding installation on the first branch plate are equipped on the side plate frame, the closing cover component is transversely slidingly installed on the second branch plate.

[0006] The first branch plate is equipped with lifting drive for driving the second branch plate to move up and down.

[0007] The closing cover component includes:

[0008] Mounting seat, which is transversely slidingly installed on the second branch plate and has a fifth sliding module between them;

[0009] Closing cover shaft, which is rotatably installed on the mounting seat and has a closing cover strip at its end;

[0010] The output end of the closing cover driving part adopts a linkage shaft that penetrates all mounting seats in sequence and rotates with the mounting seats, and a third transmission component connecting the linkage shaft and the closing cover shaft is arranged between them.

[0011] The adjusting assembly adopts a first screw rod and a first nut sleeve in threaded cooperation, the first screw rod penetrates through all the mounting seats in sequence, the first nut sleeve is fixedly connected with the mounting seats, and the first screw rod is provided with an operating handle at an end thereof.

[0012] The opening box assembly comprises:

[0013] A box seat fixedly mounted on the side plate frame;

[0014] An opening box driving member mounted in the box seat and having an output end extending out of the box seat;

[0015] A first swing arm having one end rotatably mounted on the box seat and being in linkage connection with the output end of the opening box driving member;

[0016] A second swing arm having one end rotatably mounted on the box seat;

[0017] A joint frame in a triangular shape and having two corners hingedly connected with the first swing arm and the second swing arm respectively;

[0018] The other end of the first swing arm is provided with a plurality of suction disc seats fixedly connected thereto, the joint frame is provided with an opening box plate, and the suction disc seats have a first state in which the suction disc seats are flush with the opening box plate and a second state in which the suction disc seats are perpendicular to the opening box plate when the first swing arm is driven to rotate by the opening box driving member.

[0019] The suction disc seats are provided with a plurality of suction holes, and the side plate frame is provided with a negative pressure assembly in communication with the suction holes through pipelines.

[0020] The technical scheme has the advantages that the opening box and the closing lid function of the single-side box can be considered, the box packing efficiency is improved, the production cost is reduced, the relative distance of the closing lid assembly is controlled through the adjusting assembly, the closing lid assembly can be adapted to paper boxes of different sizes, and the technical scheme has the advantages of good practicability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of an opening box mechanical arm of a box packing machine according to the present application.

[0022] Figure 2 FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a joint frame and an opening box plate.

[0023] Figure 3 FIG. 5 is a structural schematic view of a closing lid assembly.

[0024] Figure 4 FIG. 6 is a structural schematic view of the opening box assembly in the second state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical scheme will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] As shown in the figure, a box opening manipulator of a cartoning machine comprises a box opening assembly 31 for sucking a carton and a plurality of inner flap closing assemblies 32 for closing the inner flaps of the carton, the inner flap closing assemblies 32 are located on both sides of the box opening assembly 31, a closing driving member 33 for driving the inner flap closing assemblies 32 to swing and an adjusting assembly 34 for driving the inner flap closing assemblies 32 to move away from each other in horizontal direction are arranged between the inner flap closing assemblies 32; the technical solution can realize the functions of opening the box and closing the inner flaps of the carton on one side, improve the cartoning efficiency and reduce the production cost, and the relative distance of the inner flap closing assemblies 32 can be controlled by the adjusting assembly to adapt to cartons of different sizes, which has the advantages of good practicability.

[0027] Further comprising a side plate frame 35 for mounting the box opening assembly 31 and the inner flap closing assemblies 32, the side plate frame 35 is provided with a first supporting plate 351 fixedly connected and a second supporting plate 352 vertically slidingly mounted on the first supporting plate 351, the inner flap closing assemblies 32 are transversely slidingly mounted on the second supporting plate 352, the first supporting plate 351 is provided with a lifting driving member 353 for driving the second supporting plate 352 to move up and down, the lifting driving member is a pneumatic cylinder, an oil cylinder or a linear motor, which can drive the second supporting plate to vertically lift on the first supporting plate.

[0028] In addition, the box opening and the function of closing the inner flaps on one side are innovatively integrated in the same manipulator in the embodiment, which breaks through the limitation of single function of the traditional manipulator, realizes the orderly switching of the two functions through the cooperative operation of the box opening assembly and the inner flap closing assembly, and greatly improves the cartoning efficiency.

[0029] The inner flap closing assembly 32 comprises:

[0030] A mounting seat 321 is transversely slidingly mounted on the second supporting plate 352 and a fifth sliding module 322 is arranged between the mounting seat 321 and the second supporting plate 352; the fifth sliding module adopts a sliding rail and a sliding block, which are purchased parts;

[0031] An inner flap rotating shaft 323 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 321 and an inner flap strip 324 is arranged at the end of the inner flap rotating shaft 323;

[0032] An output end of the inner flap driving member 33 penetrates all the mounting seats 321 in sequence and is rotatably connected with the mounting seats 321 through a linkage shaft 325, a third transmission member 326 connecting the linkage shaft 325 and the inner flap rotating shaft 323 is arranged between the linkage shaft 325 and the inner flap rotating shaft 323, the inner flap driving member adopts a motor, which drives the inner flap strip on the inner flap rotating shaft to swing through the linkage shaft and the third transmission member, so as to close the inner flaps on one side of the carton, the third transmission member adopts a bevel gear set, which is composed of two bevel gears meshing with each other, one bevel gear is mounted on the linkage shaft through a flat key, and the other bevel gear is mounted on the inner flap rotating shaft through a flat key.

[0033] The adjusting assembly 34 adopts a first screw rod 341 and a first nut sleeve 342 in threaded cooperation, the first screw rod 341 penetrates all the mounting seats 321 in sequence, the first nut sleeve 342 is fixedly connected with the mounting seat 321, the first screw rod 341 is provided with an operating handle 343 at the end, the operating handle is rotated by an operator, the first screw rod is rotated, the first screw rod is provided with two threads in opposite rotation directions, two first nut sleeves on the first screw rod move towards or away from each other, so that the cover closing assembly is adapted to different models and sizes of cartons.

[0034] The opening box assembly 31 comprises:

[0035] A box seat 311 fixedly installed on the side plate frame 35;

[0036] An opening box driving member 312 installed in the box seat 311 and with an output end extending out of the box seat 311;

[0037] A first swing arm 313 rotatably installed at one end on the box seat 311 and connected with the output end of the opening box driving member 312;

[0038] A second swing arm 314 rotatably installed at one end on the box seat 311;

[0039] A joint frame 315 in a triangular shape and with two corners respectively hingedly connected with the first swing arm 313 and the second swing arm 314;

[0040] The other end of the first swing arm 313 is provided with a plurality of suction cup seats 316 fixedly connected, the joint frame 315 is installed with an opening box plate 317, the suction cup seat 316 has a first state in which it is flush with the opening box plate 317 and a second state in which it is perpendicular to the opening box plate 317 when the first swing arm 313 is driven by the opening box driving member 312 to rotate, the opening box assembly is in the first state, the suction cup seat 316 adsorbs the unopened carton, then the first swing arm is driven by the opening box driving member to swing, the second swing arm and the first swing arm cooperate to pull the joint frame, so that the opening box plate on the joint frame forms a 90° angle with the suction cup seat, thereby completing the opening box action, the two states of the opening box assembly are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 .

[0041] The suction cup seat 316 is provided with a plurality of suction holes 318, the side plate frame 35 is installed with a negative pressure assembly 319 in communication with the suction holes through pipelines; the suction cup seat with vacuum negative pressure not only increases the friction force to ensure stable grabbing, but also protects the surface of the box; realizes efficient pushing and combining action, and the structure design is reasonable and practical.

[0042] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of the utility model, it should be pointed out that, unless otherwise expressly provided and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected, can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection, can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the communication between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0044] Skilled persons should know: although the utility model has been described according to the above specific embodiments, the utility model idea of the utility model is not limited to this utility model, and any modification using the utility model idea will be included in the scope of protection of the patent.

Claims

1. A case-opening robot for a case packing machine, characterized in that: It includes an opening assembly (31) for adsorbing the carton and several closing assemblies (32) for closing the carton's inner flaps. The closing assemblies (32) are located on both sides of the opening assembly (31). Between the closing assemblies (32) are a closing drive (33) for driving them to swing and an adjustment assembly (34) for driving the closing assemblies (32) to move in opposite directions in the horizontal direction.

2. The unpacking robot of the case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a side panel frame (35) for mounting the unpacking assembly (31) and the closing assembly (32), the side panel frame (35) having a first support plate (351) fixedly connected and a second support plate (352) vertically slidably mounted on the first support plate (351), the closing assembly (32) being horizontally slidably mounted on the second support plate (352).

3. The unpacking robot of the case packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first support plate (351) is provided with a lifting drive component (353) for driving the second support plate (352) to move up and down.

4. The unpacking robot of the case packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover assembly (32) includes: Mounting base (321) is laterally slidably mounted on the second support plate (352) and a fifth sliding module (322) is provided between the two. The cover hinge (323) is rotatably mounted on the mounting base (321) and its end is provided with a cover strip (324). The output end of the cover-closing drive (33) is a linkage shaft (325) that passes through all the mounting seats (321) in sequence and rotates with the mounting seats (321). A third transmission component (326) is provided between the linkage shaft (325) and the cover-closing shaft (323) to connect the two.

5. The unpacking robot of the packing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment component (34) uses a threaded first lead screw (341) and a first nut sleeve (342). The first lead screw (341) passes through all the mounting seats (321) in sequence. The first nut sleeve (342) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (321). The end of the first lead screw (341) is provided with an operating handle (343).

6. The unpacking robot of the packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unpacking component (31) includes: The housing (311) is fixedly mounted on the side plate frame (35); An opening drive (312) is installed inside the housing (311) and its output end extends outside the housing (311); The first swing arm (313) has one end rotatably mounted on the box base (311) and is linked to the output end of the box opening drive (312); The second swing arm (314) is rotatably mounted on the housing (311) at one end; The joint frame (315) is triangular in shape and its two corners are hinged to the first swing arm (313) and the second swing arm (314) respectively; The other end of the first swing arm (313) is provided with a plurality of suction cup seats (316) fixedly connected. The joint frame (315) is equipped with an opening plate (317). When the first swing arm (313) is driven to rotate by the opening drive component (312), the suction cup seat (316) has a first state that is flush with the opening plate (317) and a second state that is perpendicular to the opening plate (317).

7. The unpacking robot of the case packing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The suction cup base (316) is provided with a plurality of suction holes (318), and the side plate frame (35) is equipped with a negative pressure component (319) that is connected to the suction holes through a pipeline.