Packaging box folding equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of packaging equipment, and particularly relates to packaging box folding equipment. The packaging box folding device aims at solving the problem that the folding efficiency of manual packaging box folding is low. The packaging box folding equipment comprises a cabinet body, a feeding mechanism, a grabbing mechanism, a pushing mechanism and a bottom folding mechanism. A plurality of packaging boxes in a flat plate state are stacked in the placing space of the feeding mechanism; the connecting arms are moved to drive the suction cups to move so as to adsorb front panels of the packaging boxes and grab one packaging box, and at the moment, the grabbed packaging box is in a flat plate state; then a first side panel of the packaging box is pushed through a pushing mechanism, so that the packaging box in the flat plate state is unfolded till a front panel is roughly perpendicular to the first side panel; and finally, the box bottom plate of the packaging box is pushed and folded through the bottom folding mechanism, so that the packaging box is folded to be in an assembled state. The whole folding process is automatically completed through the packaging box folding equipment, the continuous working capacity of the packaging box folding equipment is high, and the folding efficiency of the packaging box is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, and more particularly to a packaging box folding device. Background Technology

[0002] Packaging boxes are used to package products. They are typically flat for storage and transportation to minimize space usage and facilitate transport. Before using a packaging box to package a product, the flat box needs to be unfolded and folded into an assembled state to allow the product to be placed inside.

[0003] In related technologies, folding a packaging box from a flat state to an assembled state is often done manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and has low folding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the main objective of the embodiments of this application is to provide a packaging box folding device to solve the technical problem of low folding efficiency of manual packaging box folding.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this application provide a packaging box folding device, comprising:

[0006] Cabinet;

[0007] A feeding mechanism is provided in the cabinet, and the feeding mechanism defines a placement space for accommodating a flat packaging box.

[0008] Scraping mechanisms include:

[0009] The connecting arm is movable relative to the cabinet along a first direction;

[0010] A suction cup is provided at the end of the connecting arm. The suction cup has an adsorption side facing the placement space. The adsorption side is used to adsorb the front panel of the packaging box.

[0011] A pushing mechanism is movably disposed relative to the cabinet along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction, and the pushing mechanism is used to push the first side panel of the packaging box;

[0012] A bottom-folding mechanism is rotatably configured relative to the cabinet body, and the bottom-folding mechanism is used to fold the bottom plate of the packaging box.

[0013] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a support base disposed on the cabinet. The support base has a support portion for supporting the packaging box. The support portion is inclined relative to the horizontal direction. The bottom end of the support portion is closer to the gripping mechanism than the top end. A feeding port is formed between the bottom end of the support portion and the cabinet for the packaging box to pass through.

[0014] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the gripping mechanism further includes a gripping drive device, which is connected to the connecting arm and drives the connecting arm to move along the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing drive device and a pushing member;

[0016] The push drive device is disposed on the cabinet, the push member is disposed on the push drive device, and the push drive device drives the push member to move along the second direction.

[0017] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the bottom-stacking mechanism includes a bottom-stacking drive device and a rotating component. The bottom-stacking drive device is disposed on the cabinet body, and the rotating component is rotatably connected to the bottom-stacking drive device. The bottom-stacking drive device drives the rotating component to rotate so that the rotating component folds the bottom plate of the packaging box.

[0018] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the stacking drive device includes a first cylinder, a rack and a gear;

[0019] The first cylinder includes a cylinder body and a piston rod, wherein the piston rod is telescopically disposed within the cylinder body;

[0020] The rack extends in a direction parallel to the piston rod, and the rack is connected to the piston rod.

[0021] The gear is rotatably mounted on the cabinet, meshes with the rack, and rotates around its own axis under the drive of the rack.

[0022] The rotating component is connected to the gear and rotates with the gear.

[0023] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the packaging box folding device further includes a limiting mechanism, the limiting mechanism comprising:

[0024] A first limiting member is provided on the cabinet body. The first limiting member is located above the suction cup and is used to stop the top of the packaging box.

[0025] A second limiting member is disposed on the cabinet body. The second limiting member is opposite to and spaced apart from the pushing mechanism. The second limiting member is used to stop the second side panel of the packaging box.

[0026] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the packaging box folding device further includes a conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism comprising:

[0027] A sliding component is slidably disposed relative to the cabinet body;

[0028] A gripping component is disposed on the sliding component, the gripping component being used to grip the packaging box.

[0029] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the gripping component includes:

[0030] The first gripper is slidably disposed on the sliding assembly;

[0031] The second gripper is positioned opposite to and spaced apart from the first gripper, and the second gripper is slidably disposed on the sliding component;

[0032] A conveying drive device is disposed on the sliding assembly. The conveying drive device is connected to the first gripper and the second gripper respectively, and drives the first gripper and the second gripper to move towards or away from each other.

[0033] In some embodiments that may include the above embodiments, the packaging box folding device further includes:

[0034] A data acquisition mechanism is installed in the cabinet and is used to collect label information on the packaging box.

[0035] The packaging box folding device provided in this application embodiment stacks multiple flat packaging boxes in the placement space of the feeding mechanism; a moving connecting arm drives a suction cup to move, adsorbing the front panel of the packaging box and grabbing one packaging box, which is now flat; then a pushing mechanism pushes the first side panel of the packaging box, unfolding the flat packaging box until the front panel is approximately perpendicular to the first side panel; finally, a bottom-folding mechanism pushes and folds the bottom panel of the packaging box, folding the packaging box into an assembled state. The entire folding process is automatically completed by the packaging box folding device, which has a strong continuous working capacity and improves the folding efficiency of packaging boxes. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 The packaging box applicable to the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0040] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 3 ;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism, pushing mechanism, and stacking mechanism in the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0043] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism, pushing mechanism, and stacking mechanism in the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking mechanism in the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the handling mechanism in the packaging box folding device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0047] 10. Packaging box; 101. Front panel; 102. Back panel; 103. First side panel; 104. Second side panel; 105. Box bottom panel; 106. First bottom panel; 107. Second bottom panel; 108. Third bottom panel; 109. Fourth bottom panel;

[0048] 20. Cabinet body; 201. Assembly space; 202. Material inlet; 203. Material outlet; 204. First slide bar;

[0049] 30. Feeding mechanism; 301. Placement space; 302. Support base; 303. Support part;

[0050] 40. Gripping mechanism; 410. Connecting arm; 420. Suction cup; 421. Adsorption side; 430. Second cylinder;

[0051] 50. Pushing mechanism; 510. Third cylinder; 520. Pushing component;

[0052] 60. Stacking mechanism; 610. Stacking drive device; 611. First cylinder; 612. Cylinder body; 613. Piston rod; 614. Rack; 615. Gear; 620. Rotating component;

[0053] 701. First limiting component; 702. First bending portion; 703. Second limiting component; 704. Rotating rod; 705. Stop component;

[0054] 80. Transport mechanism; 810. Sliding assembly; 811. Second slide bar; 812. Sliding seat; 820. Gripping assembly; 821. First gripper; 822. Second gripper;

[0055] 830, Fourth Cylinder;

[0056] 90. Data acquisition agencies;

[0057] 100. Conveying mechanism; 110. Conveyor belt; 120. Drive shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0058] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0059] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "inner" and "outer" and other terms indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0060] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0062] As described in the background section, in related technologies, packaging boxes are folded from a flat state to an assembled state manually, which results in low folding efficiency.

[0063] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a packaging box folding device. Multiple flat packaging boxes are stacked in the placement space of a feeding mechanism. A moving connecting arm drives a suction cup to move, adsorbing the front panel of a packaging box and grabbing it out; the grabbed box is flat at this point. Then, a pushing mechanism pushes the first side panel of the packaging box, unfolding the flat box until the front panel is approximately perpendicular to the first side panel. Finally, a bottom-folding mechanism pushes and folds the bottom panel of the packaging box, folding it into an assembled state. The entire folding process is automatically completed by the packaging box folding device, which has a strong continuous working capacity and improves the folding efficiency of packaging boxes.

[0064] The principles and features of the embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0065] This embodiment provides a packaging box folding device for automatically folding packaging boxes so that the packaging boxes are folded from a flat state to an assembled state.

[0066] refer to Figure 1 The packaging box folding device of this application embodiment can be used to fold a packaging box 10, which may include a front panel 101, a rear panel 102, a first side panel 103, a second side panel 104 and a box bottom plate 105.

[0067] When the packaging box 10 is in the assembled state, the front panel 101 and the rear panel 102 are arranged opposite each other. The front panel 101 and the rear panel 102 are the main display surfaces of the packaging box 10, which are usually used to print brand, product information and other visual elements.

[0068] When the packaging box 10 is in the assembled state, the first side panel 103 and the second side panel 104 are arranged opposite to each other, and the front panel 101, the first side panel 103, the rear panel 102 and the second side panel 104 are connected in sequence and surround to form the outer periphery of the packaging box 10.

[0069] The box bottom plate 105 may include a first bottom plate 106, a second bottom plate 107, a third bottom plate 108, and a fourth bottom plate 109. The first bottom plate 106 may be connected to the bottom of the front panel 101, the second bottom plate 107 may be connected to the bottom of the rear panel 102, the third bottom plate 108 may be connected to the bottom of the first side panel 103, and the fourth bottom plate 109 may be connected to the bottom of the second side panel 104.

[0070] When folding and assembling the packaging box 10, the flat packaging box 10 needs to be unfolded first so that the front panel 101 and the rear panel 102 are directly opposite each other, and the first side panel 103 and the second side panel 104 are directly opposite each other, that is, the surfaces of the front panel 101 and the first side panel 103 are roughly perpendicular. Then, the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10 is folded inward. On the one hand, this provides support for the packaging box 10 and improves its stability; on the other hand, it closes the bottom of the packaging box 10, making it less likely for the products inside the packaging box 10 to fall out from the bottom.

[0071] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The packaging box folding device of this application embodiment may include a cabinet 20, a feeding mechanism 30, a gripping mechanism 40, a pushing mechanism 50 and a stacking mechanism 60. The feeding mechanism 30, the gripping mechanism 40, the pushing mechanism 50 and the stacking mechanism 60 are respectively disposed in the cabinet 20, which improves the integration of the packaging box folding device and makes the packaging box folding device easy to move and transport.

[0072] It should be noted that in the description of the packaging box folding device in this application embodiment, the first direction X can be along the depth direction of the cabinet 20, the second direction Y can be along the width direction of the cabinet 20, and the third direction Z can be along the height direction of the cabinet 20.

[0073] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cabinet 20 can be defined with an assembly space 201, and the folding and assembly of the packaging box 10 by the packaging box folding device can be carried out within the assembly space 201.

[0074] The gripping mechanism 40, the pushing mechanism 50, and the stacking mechanism 60 can be located within the assembly space 201, thus at least partially concealing the gripping mechanism 40, the pushing mechanism 50, and the stacking mechanism 60 within the cabinet 20, thereby improving the decorative effect of the packaging box folding device.

[0075] refer to Figure 2 The assembly space 201 may have an inlet 202 and an outlet 203. The flat packaging box 10 can enter the assembly space 201 through the inlet 202. After being folded and assembled in the assembly space 201, the assembled packaging box 10 can be output from the outlet 203.

[0076] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The feeding mechanism 30 can be installed in the cabinet 20. The feeding mechanism 30 can define a placement space 301 for accommodating flat packaging boxes 10. Before packaging the packaging boxes 10, multiple flat packaging boxes 10 are upright and stacked in the placement space. The stacked packaging boxes 10 occupy less space, which can increase the number of packaging boxes 10 that can be placed in the placement space 301.

[0077] The feeding mechanism 30 can be located outside the assembly space 201, which can reduce the obstruction of the feeding mechanism 30 by the cabinet 20 and facilitate the stacking of multiple flat packaging boxes 10 in the placement space 301 of the feeding mechanism 30.

[0078] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The feeding mechanism 30 may include a support base 302, which is disposed on the cabinet 20 and may be located outside the cabinet 20. The support base 302 may have a support portion 303. The support portion 303 may include multiple support rods, or the support portion 303 may be a support plate. The support portion 303 is used to support the packaging box 10.

[0079] refer to Figure 2 A feed inlet 202 is formed between the bottom end of the support part 303 and the cabinet 20, and the feed inlet 202 is used for the packaging box 10 to pass through.

[0080] The support portion 303 can be tilted relative to the horizontal direction. The bottom end of the support portion 303 is closer to the gripping mechanism 40 than the top end, so that the packaging box 10 in the placement space 301 can easily slide down along the tilted support portion 303 to the feed port 202.

[0081] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripping mechanism 40 is installed on the cabinet 20. The gripping mechanism 40 can be installed on the top of the assembly space 201.

[0082] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripping mechanism 40 may include a connecting arm 410, which is movably disposed relative to the cabinet 20 along a first direction X. For example, the top of the cabinet 20 may have a first slide bar 204 located within the assembly space 201, with its axis extending along the first direction X. The top of the connecting arm 410 is slidably disposed on the first slide bar 204, allowing the connecting arm 410 to slide relative to the cabinet 20 along the first direction X.

[0083] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The gripping mechanism 40 may also include a suction cup 420, which may be disposed at the bottom end of the connecting arm 410. The suction cup 420 may have an adsorption side 421 facing the placement space 301, and the adsorption side 421 is used to adsorb the front panel 101 of the packaging box 10.

[0084] In some embodiments, the gripping mechanism 40 may further include a gripping drive device, which is connected to the connecting arm 410 and drives the connecting arm 410 to move along the first direction X.

[0085] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 The gripping drive device may include a second cylinder 430, which may include a cylinder body and a piston rod. The cylinder body may be fixedly mounted on the top of the cabinet 20, and the axis of the piston rod may extend along a first direction X. The piston rod is telescopically mounted on the cylinder body. A connecting arm 410 may be fixedly connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder 430.

[0086] The cylinder body of the second cylinder 430 drives the piston rod to extend and retract along the first direction X. The piston rod drives the connecting arm 410 to extend and retract along the first direction X, so that the suction cup 420 is facing or away from the feeding mechanism 30 or the feed port 202.

[0087] When it is necessary to suction the packaging box 10 of the feeding mechanism 30 into the assembly space 201, the second cylinder 430 drives the suction cup 420 to move towards the feed port 202 through the connecting arm 410, so as to gradually approach the packaging box 10 at the feed port 202. After the suction cup 420 is suctioned onto the front panel 101 of the packaging box 10, the second cylinder 430 drives the suction cup 420 away from the feed port 202 through the connecting arm 410, so as to move the suctioned packaging box 10 into the assembly space 201.

[0088] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The pushing mechanism 50 can be movably arranged relative to the cabinet 20 along the second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. The pushing mechanism 50 is used to push the first side panel 103 of the packaging box 10.

[0089] refer to Figure 6 The pushing mechanism 50 may include a pushing drive device and a pushing member 520. The pushing member 520 is disposed on the pushing drive device, and the pushing drive device drives the pushing member 520 to move along the second direction Y.

[0090] The drive device is disposed on the cabinet 20. For example, the drive device can be indirectly disposed on the cabinet 20 through a mounting bracket.

[0091] refer to Figure 6 The driving device can be a third cylinder 510, which can include a cylinder body and a piston rod. The cylinder body can be located at the bottom of the assembly space 201 and can be fixedly installed on the cabinet 20. The axis of the piston rod can extend along the second direction Y. The piston rod is telescopically mounted on the cylinder body.

[0092] The pusher 520 can be a pusher plate or a pusher block, etc. The pusher 520 is located at the end of the piston rod of the third cylinder 510.

[0093] After the suction cup 420 picks up the packaging box 10 and moves it to the assembly space 201, the cylinder body of the third cylinder 510 drives the piston rod of the third cylinder 510 to extend. The piston rod of the third cylinder 510 drives the pusher 520 to move toward the packaging box 10 and push the first side panel 103 of the packaging box 10 so that the flat packaging box 10 is unfolded until the front panel 101 of the packaging box 10 is approximately perpendicular to the first side panel 103.

[0094] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The bottom-folding mechanism 60 can be disposed within the assembly space 201, and the bottom-folding mechanism 60 can be disposed at the bottom of the assembly space 201. The bottom-folding mechanism 60 is rotatably disposed relative to the cabinet 20, and the bottom-folding mechanism 60 is used to fold the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10 to fold the packaging box 10 into an assembled state.

[0095] In some implementations, refer to Figure 8 The bottom-stacking mechanism 60 may include a bottom-stacking drive device 610 and a rotating component 620. The bottom-stacking drive device 610 is disposed on the cabinet 20, and the rotating component 620 is rotatably connected to the bottom-stacking drive device 610. The bottom-stacking drive device 610 drives the rotating component 620 to rotate so that the rotating component 620 folds the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10.

[0096] For example, refer to Figure 8 The stacking drive device 610 may include a first cylinder 611, a rack 614, and a gear 615.

[0097] The first cylinder 611 can be disposed at the bottom of the assembly space 201. The first cylinder 611 can include a cylinder body 612 and a piston rod 613. The axis of the piston rod 613 can extend along a third direction Z. The piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611 is telescopically disposed within the cylinder body 612 of the first cylinder 611.

[0098] The rack 614 extends in a direction parallel to the piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611. The rack 614 is connected to the piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611. The cylinder body 612 of the first cylinder 611 drives the piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611 to move along the third direction Z. The piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611 drives the rack 614 to move along the third direction Z.

[0099] Gear 615 is rotatably mounted on cabinet 20. Gear 615 meshes with rack 614. When rack 614 moves along the third direction Z, it drives gear 615 to rotate relative to cabinet 20 around its own axis.

[0100] The rotating component 620 can be a rotating plate or a rotating rod. The rotating component 620 is connected to the gear 615 and rotates with the gear 615. (Reference) Figure 8 The rotating part 620 is connected to the gear 615 via a connecting rod.

[0101] After the packaging box 10 is unfolded by the pushing mechanism 50, the front panel 101 of the packaging box 10 is approximately perpendicular to the first side panel 103. The cylinder body 612 of the first cylinder 611 drives the piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611 to move along the third direction Z. The piston rod 613 of the first cylinder 611 drives the rack 614 to move along the third direction Z. When the rack 614 moves along the third direction Z, it drives the gear 615 to rotate relative to the cabinet 20 around its own axis. The gear 615 then drives the rotating component 620 to rotate around the axis of the gear 615, so that the rotating component 620 rotates toward the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10, pushing and folding the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10, so that the packaging box 10 is folded into an assembled state.

[0102] The packaging box folding device of this application embodiment stacks multiple flat packaging boxes 10 in the placement space 301 of the feeding mechanism 30; the moving connecting arm 410 drives the suction cup 420 to move, adsorbing the front panel 101 of the packaging box 10 and grabbing one packaging box 10, at which point the grabbed packaging box 10 is in a flat state; then the pushing mechanism 50 pushes the first side panel 103 of the packaging box 10, causing the flat packaging box 10 to unfold until the front panel 101 and the first side panel 103 are approximately perpendicular; finally, the bottom folding mechanism 60 pushes and folds the bottom plate 105 of the packaging box 10 to fold the packaging box 10 into an assembled state. The entire folding process is automatically completed by the packaging box folding device, which has a strong continuous working capacity and improves the folding efficiency of the packaging box 10.

[0103] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 There can be four stacking mechanisms 60, with each pair of stacking mechanisms 60 facing each other and spaced apart.

[0104] The four stacking mechanisms 60 are used to fold the first base plate 106, the second base plate 107, the third base plate 108 and the fourth base plate 109 respectively.

[0105] In some embodiments, the packaging box folding device may further include a limiting mechanism. (Reference) Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The limiting mechanism may include a first limiting member 701, which may be a limiting plate or a limiting rod, etc. The first limiting member 701 may extend along a first direction X. The first limiting member 701 is located above the suction cup 420 and is used to stop at the top of the packaging box 10. During the process of the packaging box 10 moving from the feed port 202 to the assembly space 201, the first limiting member 701 can guide the top of the packaging box 10, causing the packaging box 10 to move to the bottom of the first limiting member 701.

[0106] In some embodiments, reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The end of the first limiting member 701 near the feed inlet 202 can be bent upward to form a first bending portion 702, which gradually extends upward from the end away from the feed inlet 202 to the end near the feed inlet 202. The first bending portion 702 can guide the packaging box 10, making it easier for the packaging box 10 to slide into the bottom of the first limiting member 701.

[0107] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8The limiting mechanism may include a second limiting member 703, which is disposed on the cabinet 20. The second limiting member 703 is opposite to and spaced apart from the pushing mechanism 50. The second limiting member 703 is used to stop the second side panel 104 of the packaging box 10.

[0108] In some possible implementations, the second limiting member 703 may be rotatably configured relative to the cabinet 20. Exemplarily, the second limiting member 703 may include a rotating rod 704 and a stop member 705. The axis of the rotating rod 704 may be along a third direction Z. The stop member 705 may be a stop plate or a stop rod, etc.

[0109] The rotating rod 704 is rotatably mounted on the cabinet 20, and the stop 705 is mounted on the rotating rod 704 and rotates with the rotating rod 704.

[0110] The stop 705 may have a first position and a second position.

[0111] refer to Figure 7 When the stop 705 is in the first position, the stop 705 can stop against the second side panel 104 of the packaging box 10.

[0112] When the stop 705 is in the second position, the extension direction of the stop 705 can be perpendicular to the second side panel 104 of the packaging box 10, and the projection of the stop 705 on the plane of the second side panel 104 of the packaging box 10 is outside the second side panel 104, so that the packaging box 10 can move in a direction away from the pusher 520.

[0113] In some implementations, the packaging box folding device may also include a drive motor, which can be mounted on the cabinet 20. The drive motor includes a motor body and a motor shaft, the axis of which can be along a third direction Z. The motor body drives the motor shaft to rotate around its own axis. The motor shaft is connected to the rotating rod 704 and drives the rotating rod 704 to rotate. In this way, by driving the second limiting member 703 to rotate through the drive motor, the automation level of the packaging box folding device is improved, and labor is saved.

[0114] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 9 The packaging box folding device may also include a conveying mechanism 80. The conveying mechanism 80 may include a sliding component 810 and a clamping component 820. The sliding component 810 is slidable relative to the cabinet 20 along a second direction Y. The clamping component 820 may be disposed on the sliding component 810, and when the sliding component 810 slides relative to the cabinet 20, the clamping component 820 also slides with the sliding component 810 relative to the cabinet 20. The clamping component 820 is used to clamp the packaging box 10.

[0115] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 The sliding assembly 810 may include a second slide bar 811, which may be disposed on the cabinet 20 and located at the top of the assembly space 201. The second slide bar 811 may extend along a second direction Y.

[0116] refer to Figure 4 The sliding assembly 810 may also include a sliding seat 812, which is slidably disposed on the second slide bar 811.

[0117] In some embodiments, reference Figure 9 The gripping component 820 may include a first gripper 821, which is slidably disposed on the sliding seat 812 along the first direction X.

[0118] refer to Figure 9 The gripping component 820 may also include a second gripper 822, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the first gripper 821, and the second gripper 822 is slidably disposed on the sliding seat 812 along the second direction Y.

[0119] The first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 are respectively slidably disposed on the sliding seat 812 along the first direction X. In this way, the gap between the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 along the first direction X can be adjusted so as to clamp the packaging box 10 and to clamp packaging boxes 10 of different sizes.

[0120] The gripping assembly 820 may also include a transport drive device, which may be disposed on the sliding seat 812. The transport drive device is connected to the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 respectively, and drives the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 to move towards or away from each other.

[0121] In some possible implementations, the conveying drive device may include a fourth cylinder 830, which may include a cylinder body and a piston rod. The cylinder body of the fourth cylinder 830 may be disposed on a sliding seat 812. The axis of the piston rod of the fourth cylinder 830 may extend along a first direction X. The piston rod of the fourth cylinder 830 is telescopically disposed within the cylinder body of the fourth cylinder 830.

[0122] The first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 can be respectively disposed in the cylinder body and piston rod of the fourth cylinder 830. The cylinder body of the fourth cylinder 830 drives the piston rod to extend and retract along the first direction X. During the extension of the piston rod along the first direction X, the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 move in opposite directions to increase the gap between the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822. During the retraction of the piston rod along the first direction X, the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822 move towards each other to decrease the gap between the first gripper 821 and the second gripper 822, thereby clamping the packaging box 10.

[0123] After the clamping component 820 clamps the packaging box 10, the clamping component 820 is moved along the second direction Y to move the packaging box 10 outside the assembly space 201.

[0124] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 The packaging box folding device may also include a data acquisition mechanism 90, which can be installed in the cabinet 20. The data acquisition mechanism 90 is used to collect label information on the packaging box 10.

[0125] In some possible implementations, the data acquisition unit 90 may include a barcode scanner, which can identify the label on the packaging box 10, determine the specifications of the packaging box 10, and store the data.

[0126] In some possible implementations, the data acquisition unit 90 may also include a camera that can capture image information of the packaging box 10 and label information on the packaging box 10.

[0127] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The packaging box folding device may further include a conveying mechanism 100, which may include a drive unit, a conveyor belt 110, and at least two drive shafts 120. The axis of the drive shaft 120 may extend along a first direction X. The drive shaft 120 is rotatably disposed relative to the cabinet 20. The conveyor belt 110 is wound around the drive shaft 120. The drive unit is drively connected to the drive shaft 120 and drives the drive shaft 120 to rotate, and the drive shaft 120 drives the conveyor belt 110 to move, so as to output the packaging boxes 10 on the conveyor belt 110 to the outside of the cabinet 20.

[0128] The handling mechanism 80 can move the packaging box 10 from the assembly space 201 onto the conveyor belt 110.

[0129] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A carton folding apparatus, characterized by, The package box folding device comprises: a cabinet body; a feeding mechanism arranged on the cabinet body, the feeding mechanism being provided with a placing space for accommodating a package box in a flat state; a grabbing mechanism comprising: a connecting arm movably arranged on the cabinet body along a first direction; a suction cup arranged at the end of the connecting arm, the suction cup being provided with a suction side facing the placing space, the suction side being used for sucking a front panel of the package box; a pushing mechanism movably arranged on the cabinet body along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the pushing mechanism being used for pushing a first side panel of the package box; a bottom folding mechanism rotatably arranged on the cabinet body, the bottom folding mechanism being used for folding a bottom plate of the package box.

2. The carton folding apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The feeding mechanism comprises a supporting seat arranged on the cabinet body, the supporting seat being provided with a supporting portion for carrying the package box, the supporting portion being inclined relative to the horizontal direction, the bottom end of the supporting portion being closer to the grabbing mechanism than the top end, and a feeding opening being formed between the bottom end of the supporting portion and the cabinet body, the feeding opening being used for allowing the package box to pass through.

3. The carton folding apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The grabbing mechanism further comprises a grabbing driving device connected with the connecting arm and driving the connecting arm to move along the first direction.

4. The carton folding apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The pushing mechanism comprises a pushing driving device and a pushing member; the pushing driving device is arranged on the cabinet body, and the pushing member is arranged on the pushing driving device, the pushing driving device driving the pushing member to move along the second direction.

5. The carton folding apparatus of claim 1 wherein, The bottom folding mechanism comprises a bottom folding driving device and a rotating member, the bottom folding driving device being arranged on the cabinet body, the rotating member being rotatably connected with the bottom folding driving device, the bottom folding driving device driving the rotating member to rotate so as to fold the bottom plate of the package box.

6. The carton folding apparatus of claim 5 wherein, The bottom folding driving device comprises a first cylinder, a rack and a gear; the first cylinder comprises a cylinder body and a piston rod, the piston rod being telescopically arranged in the cylinder body; the extending direction of the rack is parallel to the extending direction of the piston rod, and the rack is connected with the piston rod; the gear is rotatably arranged on the cabinet body, the gear being engaged with the rack, and the gear rotating around its axis under the driving of the rack; the rotating member is connected with the gear and rotates with the gear.

7. The carton folding apparatus of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The package box folding device further comprises a limiting mechanism comprising: a first limiting member arranged on the cabinet body, the first limiting member being located above the suction cup, the first limiting member being used for stopping at the top end of the package box; a second limiting member arranged on the cabinet body, the second limiting member being oppositely and spacedly arranged with the pushing mechanism, the second limiting member being used for stopping at the second side panel of the package box.

8. The carton folding apparatus of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The package box folding device further comprises a carrying mechanism comprising: a sliding assembly slidably arranged on the cabinet body; a clamping assembly arranged on the sliding assembly, the clamping assembly being used for clamping the package box.

9. The carton folding apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The clamping assembly comprises: a first clamping jaw slidably arranged on the sliding assembly; A second clamping jaw is oppositely and spacedly arranged with the first clamping jaw, and is slidingly arranged in the sliding assembly; A carrying driving device is arranged in the sliding assembly, and is connected with the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw respectively, and drives the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move towards or away from each other.

10. The carton folding apparatus of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The packaging box folding equipment further comprises: A data acquisition mechanism is arranged in the cabinet, and the data acquisition mechanism is used for acquiring label information on the packaging box.

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