Conveying and cover folding structure of case unpacking machine
By introducing a movable cross arm and drive structure into the case opener, the problem of large volume and low compatibility of mechanical swing arms in the prior art is solved, achieving efficient transportation and low-cost adaptability of large cartons, and suitable for both rigid and flexible cartons.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG TIANJIAN INTELLIGENT PACKAGING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing mechanical swing arm structure of carton erectors occupies a large volume, has low compatibility and high maintenance costs when transporting large cartons, and cannot effectively meet the needs of both rigid and flexible cartons.
It adopts a movable horizontal arm and drive structure, combined with suction cups and folding cover structure. Through the forward and backward movement of the horizontal arm mounting base and the cooperation of the drive device, it realizes the transportation of large cartons, adapting to the needs of hard cartons and soft cartons. The folding cover structure folds the bottom cover of the carton and sends it to the feeding station.
It achieves the ability to transport large cardboard boxes without increasing volume, reduces maintenance costs, improves compatibility, and is applicable to both rigid and flexible cardboard boxes. It has a simple structure and occupies little space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a conveying and folding structure for a box opener. Background Technology
[0002] The existing carton erector conveying structure includes a feeding station, a transport station, and a feeding station. In the transport station, a mechanical swing arm is used to transport cartons. The mechanical swing arm is flexible and fast, but it occupies a large volume, has low compatibility, and high maintenance costs. When encountering large cartons, an even larger mechanical swing arm is required for transport, which occupies even more volume, uses more materials, is more expensive, and requires a larger space. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a conveying and folding structure for a carton opener. When encountering large cartons, it is only necessary to extend the cross arm for transportation. It has high compatibility and can be used for both hard and soft cartons. It has low maintenance costs, uses less material, and occupies a small volume.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a conveying and folding structure for a carton opener, comprising a frame, an infeed station, and a feeding station; the infeed station and feeding station are both located on the frame, characterized by including...
[0005] A box-carrying structure includes a longitudinal arm, a suction cup, a transverse arm, a drive structure, and a transverse arm mounting base. The transverse arm mounting base is mounted on the frame and located between the feeding station and the delivery station. The transverse arm mounting base can move back and forth on the frame. The drive structure is mounted on the frame or the transverse arm mounting base to move or position the transverse arm mounting base. One end of the transverse arm is mounted on the transverse arm mounting base, the longitudinal arm is mounted on the transverse arm, and the suction cup is mounted on the longitudinal arm.
[0006] Folding cover feeding structure; the folding cover structure is set on the frame and located below the box conveying structure. After the bottom cover of the box conveying structure is folded up, it is sent to the feeding station.
[0007] In this technical solution, the folding structure includes a left and right folding structure, a rear folding feeding structure, and a front folding structure; the left and right folding structure includes a left folding component, a right folding component, and a driving device; the left and right folding components are respectively mounted on the frame and located below the box conveying structure, and the driving device is mounted on the frame to drive the left and right folding components to swing, thereby folding the left and right bottom covers of the box; the rear folding feeding structure includes a feeding and transporting structure and a rear folding structure; the feeding and transporting structure is mounted on the frame and located between the box conveying structure and the left and right folding structures, and can move left and right and be positioned; the rear folding structure is mounted on the feeding and transporting structure; the front folding structure is mounted on the frame and corresponds to the rear folding feeding structure.
[0008] In this technical solution, the feeding and transporting structure includes a feeding mounting base, a feeding drive device, a feeding arm, and a rear folding cover mounting base; the feeding mounting base is mounted on the frame and can move laterally, and is located between the left and right folding cover structures and the box transport structure; the feeding drive device is mounted on the frame or the feeding mounting base to drive and position the feeding mounting base; one end of the feeding arm is mounted on the feeding mounting base, and the rear folding cover mounting base is mounted on the other end of the feeding arm; the rear folding cover structure is mounted on the right folding cover mounting base.
[0009] In this technical solution, the rear folding cover structure includes a rear folding cover driving device and a folding plate; the rear folding cover driving device is mounted on the feeding and conveying structure, and the folding plate is mounted on the rear folding cover driving device, which drives the folding plate to swing and position.
[0010] In this technical solution, the driving device includes a left driving device and a right driving device; the left driving device and the right driving device are mounted on the frame; the left folding cover includes a left swing arm and a left folding rod; the left swing arm is mounted on the frame and can swing, the left folding rod is mounted on the left swing arm, and the left driving device drives the left swing arm to swing and position; the right folding cover includes a right swing arm and a right folding rod; the right swing arm is mounted on the frame and can swing, the right folding rod is mounted on the right swing arm, and the right driving device drives the right swing arm to swing and position.
[0011] In this technical solution, the front folding cover structure includes a front drive device and a front folding cover plate; the front folding cover plate is mounted on the frame and can rotate, and the front drive device is mounted on the frame to drive the front folding cover plate to swing and position.
[0012] In this technical solution, the frame is provided with left and right racks and left and right guide rails; the cross arm mounting base is slidably engaged with the left and right guide rails, and the drive structure is provided on the cross arm mounting base. The drive structure engages with the left and right racks to drive the cross arm mounting base to move left and right and position itself.
[0013] In this technical solution, the frame is provided with front and rear racks and front and rear guide rails; the feeding mounting base is slidably engaged with the front and rear guide rails, and the feeding drive device is mounted on the feeding mounting base and engages with the front and rear racks to drive the feeding mounting base to move and then position.
[0014] This technical solution also includes a rear drive cylinder, which is mounted on the feeding and conveying structure and located on both sides of the folding plate.
[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are: when encountering large cardboard boxes, only the cross arm needs to be extended for transportation; it has high compatibility and can be used for both hard and soft cardboard boxes; it has a simple structure, low maintenance cost, uses less material, and occupies a small volume. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1This is a perspective view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from the right view position;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the rear view of the present invention after removing part of the frame;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the present invention with the removal of the feeding station;
[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the right-folding cover feeding structure and the left-folding cover structure folding upwards;
[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A three-dimensional view of the front and rear folding flap structure folding upwards. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed" and "equipped with" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it is a conveying and folding structure of a carton opener, including a frame 1, a feeding station 2, and a feeding station 8; the feeding station 2 and the feeding station 8 are both located on the frame 1, characterized by including
[0026] Box conveying structure 4; the box conveying structure 4 includes a longitudinal arm 41, a suction cup 42, a horizontal arm 43, a drive structure 44, and a horizontal arm mounting base 45; the horizontal arm mounting base 45 is provided on the frame 1 and located between the feeding station 2 and the feeding station 8, the horizontal arm mounting base 45 can move back and forth on the frame 1, the drive structure 44 is installed on the frame 1 or the horizontal arm mounting base 45 to drive the horizontal arm mounting base 45 to move or position; one end of the horizontal arm 43 is provided on the horizontal arm mounting base 45, the longitudinal arm 41 is installed on the horizontal arm 43, and the suction cup 42 is installed on the longitudinal arm 41;
[0027] Folding cover feeding structure; the folding cover structure is set on the frame 1 and located below the box conveying structure 4. After the bottom cover of the box conveying structure 4 is folded up, it is sent to the feeding station 8.
[0028] When the box is fed, the box enters from the feeding station 2. The driving structure 44 drives the horizontal arm mounting seat 45 to move forward. After the suction cup 42 adsorbs the box, the driving structure 44 drives the horizontal arm mounting seat 45 to move the box to the designated position. The folding cover feeding structure folds up the cover at the bottom of the box and sends it into the feeding station 8.
[0029] When dealing with large cardboard boxes, simply extend the cross arm for transport. It has a simple structure, low maintenance costs, uses less material, occupies little space, and has high compatibility, suitable for both hard and soft cardboard boxes.
[0030] In this embodiment, the folding structure includes a left and right folding structure 5, a rear folding feeding structure 6, and a front folding structure 7. The left and right folding structure 5 includes a left folding component 51, a right folding component 52, and a driving device. The left folding component 51 and the right folding component 52 are respectively disposed on the frame 1 and located below the box transport structure 4. The driving device is disposed on the frame 1 and drives the left folding component 51 and the right folding component 52 to swing, thereby folding the left and right bottom covers of the box. The rear folding feeding structure 6 includes a feeding transport structure 61 and a rear folding structure 62. The feeding transport structure 61 is disposed on the frame 1 and located between the box transport structure 4 and the left and right folding structures 5, and can move left and right and be positioned. The rear folding structure 62 is disposed on the feeding transport structure 61. The front folding structure 7 is disposed on the frame 1 and corresponds to the rear folding feeding structure 6.
[0031] Once the box reaches the designated position, the rear folding cover structure 62 folds the rear cover of the bottom of the box upwards, and the front folding cover structure 7 folds the front cover of the bottom of the box upwards; the left folding cover 51 and the right folding cover 52 swing upwards, causing the left and right covers of the bottom of the box to fold upwards; after the bottom cover of the box is completely folded, the feeding and transporting structure 61 transports the box to the feeding station 8. The bottom of the box is supported by the front folding cover 51 and the right folding cover 52, and the bottom cover of the box is completely closed, preventing the cover from opening due to movement, resulting in good performance.
[0032] In this embodiment, the feeding and transporting structure 61 includes a feeding mounting base 611, a feeding drive device 612, a feeding arm 613, and a rear folding cover mounting base 614. The feeding mounting base 611 is mounted on the frame 1 and can move laterally, located between the left and right folding cover structures 5 and the box transport structure 4. The feeding drive device 612 is mounted on the frame 1 or the feeding mounting base 611 to drive and position the feeding mounting base 611. One end of the feeding arm 613 is mounted on the feeding mounting base 611, and the rear folding cover mounting base 614 is mounted on the other end of the feeding arm 613. The rear folding cover structure 62 is mounted on the right folding cover mounting base 614.
[0033] After the bottom cover of the box is completely folded, the feeding drive device 612 drives the rear cover mounting base 614 to transport it to the feeding station 8.
[0034] In this embodiment, the rear folding cover structure 62 includes a rear folding cover driving device 622 and a folding plate 621. The rear folding cover driving device 622 is mounted on the feeding and conveying structure 61, and the folding plate 621 is mounted on the rear folding cover driving device 622. The rear folding cover driving device 622 drives the folding plate 621 to swing and position. The folding plate 621 folds the rear cover at the bottom of the box upwards.
[0035] In this embodiment, the driving device includes a left driving device 53 and a right driving device 54; the left driving device 53 and the right driving device 54 are mounted on the frame 1; the left folding cover 51 includes a left swing arm 511 and a left folding rod 512; the left swing arm 511 is mounted on the frame 1 and can swing, the left folding rod 512 is mounted on the left swing arm 511, and the left driving device 53 drives the left swing arm 511 to swing and position; the right folding cover 52 includes a right swing arm 521 and a right folding rod 522; the right swing arm 521 is mounted on the frame 1 and can swing, the right folding rod 522 is mounted on the right swing arm 521, and the right driving device 54 drives the right swing arm 521 to swing and position.
[0036] The left folding rod 512 and the right folding rod 522 swing upward under the drive of the left drive device 53 and the right drive device 54, respectively, so that the left cover and the right cover of the bottom of the box are folded. The left folding rod 512 and the right folding rod 522 are long strips, which can support the bottom of the box throughout the transportation process of the feeding and transporting structure 61.
[0037] In this embodiment, the front folding cover structure 7 includes a front drive device 71 and a front folding cover plate 72; the front folding cover plate 72 is mounted on the frame 1 and is rotatable, and the front drive device 71, mounted on the frame 1, drives the front folding cover plate 72 to swing and position. The front folding cover plate 72 swings upward, thereby causing the front cover of the box to fold upward.
[0038] In this embodiment, the frame 1 is provided with left and right racks 11 and left and right guide rails 12; the cross arm mounting base 45 is slidably engaged with the left and right guide rails 12, and the driving structure 44 is provided on the cross arm mounting base 45. The driving structure 44 is engaged with the left and right racks 11 to drive the cross arm mounting base 45 to move left and right and position.
[0039] In this embodiment, the frame 1 is provided with front and rear racks 13 and front and rear guide rails 14; the feeding mounting base 611 is slidably engaged with the front and rear guide rails 14, and the feeding drive device 612 is provided on the feeding mounting base 611 and engages with the front and rear racks 13 to drive the feeding mounting base 611 to move and then position.
[0040] In this embodiment, a rear drive cylinder 9 is also included. The rear drive cylinder 9 is mounted on the feeding and conveying structure 61 and located on both sides of the folding plate 621. During operation, the push rod of the rear drive cylinder 9 first pushes the bottom rear cover of the box upward, and then the folding plate 621 folds the bottom rear cover of the box upward. The folding effect is better.
[0041] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations of these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A transport flap opening machine, comprising a frame (1), a feeding station (2) and a feeding station (8); the feeding station (2) and the feeding station (8) are arranged on the frame (1), characterized in that include Box conveying structure (4); The box conveying structure (4) includes a longitudinal arm (41), a suction cup (42), a transverse arm (43), a drive structure (44), and a transverse arm mounting base (45); The transverse arm mounting base (45) is located on the frame (1) and between the feeding station (2) and the feeding station (8). The transverse arm mounting base (45) can move back and forth on the frame (1). The drive structure (44) is installed on the frame (1) or the transverse arm mounting base (45) to drive the transverse arm mounting base (45) to move or position; One end of the transverse arm (43) is located on the transverse arm mounting base (45), the longitudinal arm (41) is installed on the transverse arm (43), and the suction cup (42) is installed on the longitudinal arm (41); Folding cover feeding structure; the folding cover structure is set on the frame (1) and located below the box conveying structure (4). After the bottom cover of the box conveying structure (4) is folded up, it is sent to the feeding station (8).
2. The shipping flap opening structure of a carton opener according to claim 1, wherein The folding structure includes a left and right folding structure (5), a rear folding feeding structure (6), and a front folding structure (7); the left and right folding structure (5) includes a left folding component (51), a right folding component (52), and a driving device; the left folding component (51) and the right folding component (52) are respectively mounted on the frame (1) and located below the box conveying structure (4), and the driving device is mounted on the frame (1) to drive the left folding component (51) and the right folding component (52) to swing, thereby... The left and right bottom covers of the box are folded; the rear folding cover feeding structure (6) includes a feeding and transporting structure (61) and a rear folding cover structure (62); the feeding and transporting structure (61) is located on the frame (1) and between the box transporting structure (4) and the left and right folding cover structures (5), and can move left and right and be positioned; the rear folding cover structure (62) is located on the feeding and transporting structure (61); the front folding cover structure (7) is located on the frame (1) and corresponds to the rear folding cover feeding structure (6).
3. The conveying and folding structure of the case opener according to claim 2, characterized in that... The feeding and transport structure (61) includes a feeding mounting base (611), a feeding drive device (612), a feeding arm (613), and a rear folding cover mounting base (614). The feeding mounting base (611) is mounted on the frame (1) and can move laterally, and is located between the left and right folding cover structures (5) and the box transport structure (4). The feeding drive device (612) is mounted on the frame (1) or the feeding mounting base (611) to drive the feeding mounting base (611) and position it. One end of the feeding arm (613) is mounted on the feeding mounting base (611), and the rear folding cover mounting base (614) is mounted on the other end of the feeding arm (613). The rear folding cover structure (62) is mounted on the right folding cover mounting base (614).
4. The carton opener delivery flap arrangement of claim 2 wherein The rear folding cover structure (62) includes a rear folding cover drive device (622) and a folding plate (621); the rear folding cover drive device (622) is mounted on the feeding and transporting structure (61), and the folding plate (621) is mounted on the rear folding cover drive device (622). The rear folding cover drive device (622) drives the folding plate (621) to swing and position.
5. The carton opener delivery flap structure of claim 2 wherein The driving device includes a left driving device (53) and a right driving device (54); the left driving device (53) and the right driving device (54) are mounted on the frame (1); the left folding cover (51) includes a left swing arm (511) and a left folding rod (512); the left swing arm (511) is mounted on the frame (1) and can swing, the left folding rod (512) is mounted on the left swing arm (511), and the left driving device (53) drives the left swing arm (511) to swing and position; the right folding cover (52) includes a right swing arm (521) and a right folding rod (522); the right swing arm (521) is mounted on the frame (1) and can swing, the right folding rod (522) is mounted on the right swing arm (521), and the right driving device (54) drives the right swing arm (521) to swing and position.
6. The carton opener delivery flap structure of claim 2 wherein The front folding cover structure (7) includes a front drive device (71) and a front folding cover plate (72); the front folding cover plate (72) is mounted on the frame (1) and can rotate; the front drive device (71) is mounted on the frame (1) to drive the front folding cover plate (72) to swing and position.
7. The carton opener delivery flap structure of claim 1 wherein The frame (1) is provided with left and right racks (11) and left and right guide rails (12); the cross arm mounting base (45) is slidably engaged with the left and right guide rails (12); the drive structure (44) is provided on the cross arm mounting base (45); the drive structure (44) is engaged with the left and right racks (11) to drive the cross arm mounting base (45) to move left and right and position.
8. The carton opener delivery flap structure of claim 3 wherein The frame (1) is provided with front and rear racks (13) and front and rear guide rails (14); the feeding mounting base (611) is slidably engaged with the front and rear guide rails (14); the feeding drive device (612) is provided on the feeding mounting base (611) and engages with the front and rear racks (13) to drive the feeding mounting base (611) to move and then position.
9. The carton opener shipping flap arrangement of claim 4 wherein It also includes a rear drive cylinder (9), which is mounted on the feeding and transport structure (61) and located on both sides of the folding plate (621).