Automatic product boxing equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of slaughtering equipment, and particularly discloses automatic product boxing equipment which comprises a conveying module, a boxing module and a control module. The boxing clamp module is used for clamping the products on the conveying module; the clamp lifting module is used for moving the boxing clamp module up and down; the clamp moving module is connected with the clamp lifting module and used for left-right movement of the boxing clamp module. And the carton positioning module is used for moving and opening the carton, so that the products clamped by the boxing clamp module fall into the carton. The equipment designed by the utility model realizes high automation, does not need manual direct contact with frozen pork for carrying and boxing in the whole process, reduces human input, and greatly improves the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of slaughtering equipment technology, and in particular relates to an automatic product packing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the frozen pork production and processing chain, transferring cut frozen pork from the frozen storage area to packaging boxes is a crucial step. Traditionally, this relies heavily on manual labor, requiring workers to frequently handle heavy, cold pieces of frozen pork in low-temperature environments. This is not only physically demanding and inefficient but also poses a risk of health problems due to the cold. Furthermore, manual packing makes it difficult to ensure the precise placement of each piece of pork, hindering subsequent transportation and storage. With the large-scale development of the food processing industry, there is an urgent need for highly automated, precise, and stable clamping and packing equipment to replace manual labor. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic product packing device, which solves the above problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an automatic product packing device, comprising:

[0005] Conveying modules are used to transport products.

[0006] A packing clamp module is used to clamp products on the conveying module;

[0007] A clamp lifting module is used for the vertical movement of the packing clamp module;

[0008] A clamp moving module is connected to the clamp lifting module and is used for the left and right movement of the packing clamp module;

[0009] A carton positioning module is used for moving and opening the carton so that the product gripped by the packing fixture module falls into the carton.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: During use, the product is conveyed by the conveying module, and the conveying module determines the product's stopping position; when the product is detected to be in place, the packing clamp module is moved by the clamp moving module to directly above the product, and the clamp lifting module falls to cause the packing clamp module to lock onto the product. After the packing clamp module has fixed the product, it is lifted by the clamp lifting module and moved by the clamp moving module to the carton positioning module for packing, and the carton positioning module completes the movement and opening of the carton; finally, the packing clamp module releases the product, and the product falls into the carton under the action of gravity, completing the drop packing.

[0011] Therefore, the equipment designed in this application achieves a high degree of automation, eliminating the need for direct human contact with frozen pork during handling and packing, thus reducing labor input and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0012] Furthermore, the carton positioning module includes a carton conveying mechanism and a carton positioning mechanism, wherein the carton conveying mechanism conveys the carton to the carton positioning mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the carton positioning mechanism includes a carton lifting device and a carton opening device. The carton lifting device moves the carton to the carton opening device, and the carton opening device opens the carton.

[0014] Furthermore, the carton lifting device includes a lifting cylinder, a carton pallet, and a guide rod. The lifting cylinder is connected to the carton pallet, and the carton pallet is slidably mounted on the guide rod. The carton opening device includes an opening cylinder and an opening plate. When the opening cylinder retracts, it drives the opening plate to pry open the carton opening from all sides.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes clamping cylinders and clamping plates for clamping the cartons, with the clamping cylinders disposed on both sides of the carton pallet.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a leveling cylinder and lever for leveling the cartons.

[0017] Furthermore, the packing fixture module includes:

[0018] A frame, wherein a gripper mechanism for holding products and a support claw mechanism for lifting products are respectively provided on the frame;

[0019] A gripper mechanism includes grippers, a gripper opening and closing device, and a gripper slide. The grippers are connected to both sides of the gripper opening and closing device, and the grippers are slidably mounted on the gripper slide.

[0020] The claw mechanism includes a claw opening and closing device, a claw slide, a linkage mechanism, a claw drive plate, and a claw. The claw opening and closing device is connected to the claw drive plate on both sides. The claw drive plate is mounted on the claw slide. One end of the linkage mechanism is connected to the claw drive plate, and the other end is connected to the claw. The linkage mechanism is rotatably connected to the gripper.

[0021] When the gripper opening and closing device is working, it drives the gripper to close, and then drives the support claw to close simultaneously through the linkage mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, the claw opening and closing device and the gripper opening and closing device respectively include a claw cylinder and a gripper cylinder. The claw driving plate is connected to both sides of the claw cylinder. The claw driving plate is mounted on the claw slide rail via a claw slider. The gripper cylinder is connected to both sides of the gripper. The gripper is mounted on the gripper slide rail via a gripper slider.

[0023] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a connecting rod, a rotating shaft, a pivot shaft, and a lever arm. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the claw drive plate, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. One end of the lever arm is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end is rotatably connected to the claw. The lever arm is rotatably connected to the gripper through the pivot shaft, so that when the gripper is closed, the claw is driven to close through the pivot shaft.

[0024] Furthermore, it also includes a guide mechanism to guide the product into the box along a predetermined track during the drop process. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic product packing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of an automatic product packing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the carton positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the packing fixture module according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a top view of the packing fixture module according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0032] 1. Conveying module; 2. Packing fixture module; 21. Gripper; 22. Gripper opening and closing device; 23. Gripper slide; 24. Gripper slider; 25. Claw opening and closing device; 26. Claw slide; 27. Linkage mechanism; 271. Lever arm; 272. Linkage rod; 273. Rotating shaft; 274. Rotating shaft; 28. Claw drive plate; 29. ​​Claw; 30. Claw slider; 31. Guide cylinder; 32. Guide plate; 33. Gap; 34. Rotating cylinder; 3. Fixture lifting module; 4. Fixture moving module; 5. Carton positioning module; 51. Lifting cylinder; 52. Carton pallet; 53. Guide rod; 54. Opening cylinder; 55. Opening plate; 56. Clamping cylinder; 57. Clamping plate; 58. Alignment cylinder; 59. Lever. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic product packing device, comprising:

[0035] Conveying module 1, used for conveying products;

[0036] Packing fixture module 2 is used to clamp products on conveyor module 1;

[0037] The clamp lifting module 3 is used for the vertical movement of the packing clamp module 2;

[0038] The clamp moving module 4 is connected to the clamp lifting module 3 and is used for the left and right movement of the packing clamp module 2;

[0039] The carton positioning module 5 is used for carton movement and opening, so that the product held by the packing clamp module 2 can fall into the carton.

[0040] It should be noted that the conveying module 1 can be a conveying roller line, on which multiple blocking cylinders are provided to determine the stopping position of the product; the clamping lifting module 3 can be a cylinder lifting structure or a screw drive structure, etc. Any structure that can realize the lifting of the packing clamping module 2 is within the scope of protection of this application; the clamping moving module 4 is used to drive the clamping lifting module 3 to move left and right, thereby driving the packing clamping module 2 to move left and right. The clamping moving module 4 can be a motor screw structure or a screw drive structure, etc. Any structure that can drive the clamping lifting module 3 to move left and right is within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: During use, the product is conveyed by the conveying module 1, and the conveying module 1 determines the product's stopping position; when the product is detected to be in place, the packing clamp module 2 is moved by the clamp moving module 4 to directly above the product, and the clamp lifting module 3 falls down to cause the packing clamp module 2 to lock onto the product. After the packing clamp module 2 has fixed the product, it is lifted by the clamp lifting module 3 and moved by the clamp moving module 4 to the carton positioning module 5 for packing, and the carton positioning module 5 completes the movement and opening of the carton; finally, the packing clamp module 2 releases the product, and the product falls into the carton under the action of gravity, completing the drop packing.

[0042] Therefore, the equipment designed in this application achieves a high degree of automation, eliminating the need for direct human contact with frozen pork during handling and packing, thus reducing labor input and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0043] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, the carton positioning module 5 includes a carton conveying mechanism and a carton positioning mechanism, wherein the carton conveying mechanism conveys the carton to the carton positioning mechanism. The carton conveying mechanism can be a roller conveyor line, which moves the carton into the carton positioning mechanism.

[0044] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, as Figure 3 As shown, the carton positioning mechanism includes a carton lifting device and a carton opening device. The carton lifting device moves the carton to the carton opening device, and the carton opening device opens the carton so that the top of the carton is flared, thus preventing the product from rubbing against the opening at the top of the carton when it descends.

[0045] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the carton lifting device includes a lifting cylinder 51, a carton pallet 52, and a guide rod 53. The lifting cylinder 51 is connected to the carton pallet 52, and the carton pallet 52 is slidably mounted on the guide rod 53. The carton opening device includes an opening cylinder 54 and an opening plate 55. When the opening cylinder 54 retracts, it drives the opening plate 55 to pry open the carton opening from all sides. Specifically, the carton conveying mechanism transports the carton to the carton pallet 52. The lifting cylinder 51 rises, driving the carton pallet 52 to rise along the guide rod 53 to the opening position, causing the opening plate 55 to insert into the carton. After the carton moves upward, its height is increased, reducing the height difference between the product and the carton during packing. Then, the opening cylinder 54 retracts, driving the opening plate 55 to pry open the upper opening of the carton from all sides.

[0046] Following the above embodiment, a more preferable method is to further include a clamping cylinder 56 and a clamping plate 57 for clamping the carton, with the clamping cylinder 56 disposed on both sides of the carton pallet 52. When the packing fixture module 2 releases the product, the clamping cylinder 56 extends, and the clamping plate 57 clamps the carton from both sides, preventing the carton from moving when the product enters it.

[0047] Following the above embodiment, a more preferable method is to further include a straightening cylinder 58 and a lever 59 for straightening the carton. Since the carton may tilt when transported from the carton conveying mechanism to the carton pallet 52, after the carton enters the carton pallet 52, the straightening cylinder 58 extends to drive the lever 59 to guide the carton from both sides to the center position on the carton pallet 52, ensuring that the carton's stopping position meets the requirements.

[0048] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the packing fixture module 2 includes:

[0049] The frame is equipped with a gripper mechanism for holding products and a support claw mechanism for lifting products.

[0050] The gripper mechanism includes a gripper 21, a gripper opening and closing device 22, and a gripper slide 23. The gripper 21 is connected to both sides of the gripper opening and closing device 22, and the gripper 21 is slidably mounted on the gripper slide 23.

[0051] The claw mechanism includes a claw opening and closing device 25, a claw slide 26, a linkage mechanism 27, a claw drive plate 28, and a claw 29. The claw opening and closing device 25 is connected to the claw drive plate 28 on both sides. The claw drive plate 28 is mounted on the claw slide 26. One end of the linkage mechanism 27 is connected to the claw drive plate 28, and the other end is connected to the claw 29. The linkage mechanism 27 is rotatably connected to the gripper 21.

[0052] When the gripper opening and closing device 22 is working, it drives the gripper 21 to close, and then drives the support claw 29 to close simultaneously through the linkage mechanism 27.

[0053] In use, when the gripper opening and closing device 22 is working, it drives the gripper 21 to close, so that the gripper 21 holds the product; at the same time, when the gripper 21 closes, it drives the support claw 29 to close through the linkage mechanism 27, so that the support claw 29 enters the bottom of the product to support the product; when the packing fixture module 2 moves to the top of the box under the action of external driving force, the gripper 21 does not move, keeping the product clamped on both sides to ensure the stability of the product posture, and the support claw opening and closing device 25 drives the support claw 29 to open, so that the product falls into the box under the action of gravity.

[0054] Therefore, this application achieves synchronous action of the gripper 21 and the support claw 29 when closing through the design of the linkage mechanism 27, which solves the problem of asynchronous drop baffles in the prior art. When the gripper 21 and the support claw 29 act on the object being packaged at the same time, the product position is guaranteed, while the force exerted on the product by clamping alone is reduced. This is suitable for situations where the clamping force should not be too large, and avoids damage to the packaging bag caused by excessive clamping force.

[0055] In summary, the advantages of the packing fixture module 2 provided in this application are: it can solve the problem of friction during the product movement to the drop baffle, prevent the inner packaging bag from being worn during product transportation, and solve the problem of asynchrony that is easy to occur during the opening of the drop baffle, preventing the product from changing its posture when falling into the box.

[0056] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the claw 29 and the gripper 21 are designed to correspond so that when the claw 29 is closed, the claw 29 can bypass the gripper 21 and support the bottom of the product. Wherein, as Figure 5The image shows the closed state of the gripper 21. When the clamp is set vertically, the gripper 21 holds the product horizontally from both sides, and the support claw 2 supports the product horizontally from the bottom. In this way, the gripper 21 does not need to output too much clamping force, but only needs to maintain the product posture in the horizontal direction. The product is supported by the support claw 29, thereby completing the clamp's gripping of the product.

[0057] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, the claw opening and closing device 25 and the gripper opening and closing device 22 respectively include a claw cylinder and a gripper cylinder. Claw drive plates 28 are connected to both sides of the claw cylinder, and the claw drive plates 28 are mounted on the claw slide rail 26 via claw sliders 30. Grippers 21 are connected to both sides of the gripper cylinder, and the grippers 21 are mounted on the gripper slide rail 23 via gripper sliders 24. The claw opening and closing device 25 and the gripper opening and closing device 22 can also be hydraulic clamping structures, etc. Any structure capable of driving the grippers 21 or claws 29 to open and close is within the scope of protection of this application.

[0058] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the linkage mechanism 27 includes a connecting rod 272, a rotating shaft 273, a pivot shaft 274, and a lever arm 271. One end of the connecting rod 272 is rotatably connected to the claw drive plate 28, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 273. One end of the lever arm 271 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 273, and the other end is rotatably connected to the claw 29. The lever arm 271 is rotatably connected to the gripper 21 via the pivot shaft 274, so that when the gripper 21 closes, the pivot shaft 274 drives the claw 29 to close. Through the design of the linkage mechanism 27, when the gripper 21 closes, the claw 29 is simultaneously controlled to close, allowing both the gripper 21 and the claw 29 to act on the product simultaneously. This not only maintains the product's posture but also prevents the gripper 21 from providing excessive clamping force, thus preventing damage to the packaging bag during clamping.

[0059] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, it also includes a guide mechanism for guiding the product into the box along a predetermined track during the drop process, so as to prevent the product's posture from changing during the drop.

[0060] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the guiding mechanism includes a guide cylinder 31 and a guide plate 32. A clamping slot 33 is provided on the gripper 21, and the guide plate 32 is slidably fitted into the slot 33 so that when the guide cylinder 31 extends or retracts, it drives the guide plate 32 to move along the slot 33. Specifically, when the clamp moves above the box, the guide cylinder 31 extends, driving the guide plate 32 to extend into the box, thereby guiding the product to fall into the box along a predetermined track.

[0061] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the frame is also equipped with a rotary cylinder 34 for driving the frame to rotate. The rotary cylinder 34 drives the frame to rotate, thereby causing the product to rotate to meet the orientation requirements during packing.

[0062] The workflow of the packing fixture module 2 in this application is as follows:

[0063] 1. Fetching process

[0064] First, both the gripping cylinder and the clamping cylinder remain open, at which point gripper 21 and the supporting claw 29 open simultaneously. Then, the packing fixture module 2 moves above the product, the gripping cylinder retracts, and gripper 21 and the supporting claw 29 close simultaneously. It should be noted that gripper 21 is used to maintain the product's position and orientation, making the product's initial posture during the drop packing process more suitable for packing. The supporting claw 29 is located below the product; as the packing fixture moves upward, the supporting claw 29 lifts the product, minimizing the clamping force of gripper 21 on the product.

[0065] 2. Material feeding process

[0066] When the packing fixture moves above the carton, firstly, the guide cylinder 31 extends, which drives the guide plate 32 to move down and into the carton. Then, under the guidance of the gripper 21 and the guide plate 32, the product is ensured to be loaded into the carton along the predetermined track during the drop, reducing the risk of packing failure. Then, the gripper cylinder does not move, and the support claw cylinder retracts. At this time, only the support claw 29 performs the opening action, and the product is loaded into the carton by free fall.

[0067] The workflow for this application is as follows:

[0068] Step 1: Place the product on the conveyor module 1, and the product will automatically flow into the picking position. After the product reaches the picking position, the gripper cylinder will release, and the gripper 21 will descend under the action of the clamping lifting module 3. After descending to the position, the gripper cylinder will retract to clamp the product with the gripper 21 and the support claw 29 will support the bottom of the product. After the product is clamped in place, the clamping lifting module 3 will drive the gripper 21 to rise. After rising to the position, the gripper 21 will rotate under the action of the rotary cylinder 34 to match the direction of the product with the direction of the carton. The clamping moving module 4 will drive the gripper 21 to move to the unloading position.

[0069] Step 2: Place the carton onto the carton conveying mechanism, and the carton flows into the carton pallet 52; after the carton reaches the designated position, the straightening cylinder 58 retracts to straighten the carton and center it on the carton pallet 52, and the clamping cylinder 56 extends to clamp the carton from both sides; the lifting cylinder 51 rises to drive the carton to rise, completing the carton positioning; the opening cylinder 54 retracts to drive the opening plate 55 to pry open the carton opening from all sides.

[0070] Step 3: After the gripper 21 moves to the unloading position, the clamp lifting module 3 drives the gripper 21 to descend. After descending to the position, the claw opening and closing device 25 drives the claw 29 to release, and the product falls into the carton. Finally, the clamp lifting module drives the gripper 21 to rise, completing the packing.

[0071] It should be noted that the working order of the cylinders mentioned above is just an example, and their order can be adjusted to achieve their respective functions.

[0072] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A product auto-boxing apparatus, characterized in that, The application relates to a carton packing machine. The machine comprises: a conveying module for conveying products; a carton clamping module for clamping the products on the conveying module; a clamping lifting module for moving the carton clamping module up and down; a clamping moving module connected with the clamping lifting module for moving the carton clamping module left and right; 2. An automatic product binning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, a carton positioning module for moving and opening a carton so that the products clamped by the carton clamping module fall into the carton.

3. A product auto-boxing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The carton positioning module comprises a carton conveying mechanism and a carton positioning mechanism, and the carton conveying mechanism conveys the carton to the carton positioning mechanism.

4. An automatic product binning apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The carton positioning mechanism comprises a carton lifting device and a carton opening device, the carton lifting device moves the carton to the carton opening device, and the carton opening device opens the carton.

5. A product auto-boxing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The carton lifting device comprises a lifting cylinder, a carton supporting plate and a guide rod, the lifting cylinder is connected with the carton supporting plate, and the carton supporting plate is slidingly installed on the guide rod; the carton opening device comprises an opening cylinder and an opening plate, and the opening cylinder drives the opening plate to open the carton when the opening cylinder is retracted.

6. An automatic product binning apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The machine further comprises a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate for clamping the carton, and the clamping cylinder is arranged on both sides of the carton supporting plate.

7. A product auto-boxing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The machine further comprises a righting cylinder and a righting rod for righting the carton. The carton clamping module comprises: a rack, a clamping jaw mechanism and a supporting jaw mechanism arranged on the rack respectively for clamping and supporting products; the clamping jaw mechanism comprises a clamping jaw, a clamping jaw opening and closing device and a clamping jaw sliding channel, two sides of the clamping jaw opening and closing device are connected with the clamping jaw, and the clamping jaw is slidingly installed on the clamping jaw sliding channel; the supporting jaw mechanism comprises a supporting jaw opening and closing device, a supporting jaw sliding channel, a connecting rod mechanism, a supporting jaw driving plate and a supporting jaw, two sides of the supporting jaw opening and closing device are connected with the supporting jaw driving plate, the supporting jaw driving plate is installed on the supporting jaw sliding channel, one end of the connecting rod mechanism is connected with the supporting jaw driving plate, the other end of the connecting rod mechanism is connected with the supporting jaw, and the connecting rod mechanism is rotationally connected with the clamping jaw; 8. An automatic product binning apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, when the clamping jaw opening and closing device works to drive the clamping jaw to close, the connecting rod mechanism drives the supporting jaw to close at the same time.

9. A product case packing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The supporting jaw opening and closing device and the clamping jaw opening and closing device respectively comprise a supporting jaw cylinder and a clamping jaw cylinder, two sides of the supporting jaw cylinder are connected with the supporting jaw driving plate, the supporting jaw driving plate is installed on the supporting jaw sliding channel through a supporting jaw sliding block, two sides of the clamping jaw cylinder are connected with the clamping jaw, and the clamping jaw is installed on the clamping jaw sliding channel through a clamping jaw sliding block.

10. A product case packing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein The connecting rod mechanism comprises a connecting rod, a rotating shaft, a rotating shaft and a force arm rod, one end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the supporting jaw driving plate, the other end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the rotating shaft, one end of the force arm rod is rotationally connected with the rotating shaft, the other end of the force arm rod is rotationally connected with the supporting jaw, and the force arm rod is rotationally connected with the clamping jaw through the rotating shaft, so that when the clamping jaw closes, the rotating shaft drives the supporting jaw to close. The machine further comprises a guide mechanism for guiding the products to fall into the carton according to a predetermined track.

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