Mechanism for assisting triangular folded box forming
By designing an auxiliary triangular folding box forming mechanism, which utilizes components such as cylinders and sheet metal to work together, the problems of low efficiency in traditional manual folding and high cost in automatic folding boxes are solved, achieving efficient and stable automatic folding of paper boxes and adaptability to multiple specifications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENAN FOSIDE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional manual folding of paper boxes is inefficient, inaccurate, and produces inconsistent product quality. Existing automatic folding machines are complex in structure and expensive, making it difficult to adapt to the folding needs of paper boxes of different sizes.
An auxiliary triangular folding box forming mechanism was designed, including a support and positioning structure and a folding box forming structure. The mechanism utilizes components such as cylinders and sheet metal to work together to achieve automatic folding of the cardboard box. The mechanism is limited and fixed by guide strips, guide blocks and vacuum suction cups, and the cylinder drives the sheet metal to perform the folding action.
It improves the efficiency and quality of cardboard box folding, reduces costs, achieves stable automated production, and adapts to the folding needs of cardboard boxes of different specifications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging machinery technology, and more specifically, to a mechanism for assisting in the forming of triangular folding boxes. Background Technology
[0002] Packaging machinery refers to machinery that can complete all or part of the packaging process for products and commodities. The packaging process includes major steps such as filling, wrapping, and sealing, as well as related pre- and post-packaging steps such as cleaning, stacking, and unpacking.
[0003] Currently, folding and forming cardboard boxes is a crucial process in the packaging industry. Traditional manual folding methods are inefficient, lack precision, and are prone to inconsistent product quality due to varying operator skill levels. With the development of automation technology, automatic folding machines have gradually replaced manual operation; however, existing automatic folding machines are complex in structure, costly, and difficult to adapt to the folding needs of cardboard boxes of different sizes. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a mechanism for assisting in triangular folding and forming to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a mechanism for assisting in the triangular folding and forming of boxes, aiming to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and inconsistent product quality of traditional manual folding methods due to varying operator skill levels. With the development of automation technology, automatic folding machines have gradually replaced manual operation; however, existing automatic folding machines are complex in structure, costly, and difficult to adapt to the folding needs of different sized paper boxes.
[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:
[0006] This utility model provides a mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, including a support and positioning structure and a folding box forming structure.
[0007] The supporting positioning structure includes a tray and a lifting member. Four supporting columns are fixed to the top surface of the tray, and a fixture base plate is fixed to the ends of the four supporting columns. A box hole is opened inside the fixture base plate. The lifting member is installed on the top surface of the tray and is located below the fixture base plate. A positioning member is installed on the top surface of the fixture base plate. The folding box forming structure includes a forming adapter plate, a first folding box component, and a forming connecting plate. An inner lining connecting plate is fixed to one side of the forming adapter plate, and a reinforcing rib is fixed between the forming adapter plate and the inner lining connecting plate. The first folding box component is installed on one side of the inner lining connecting plate, and the forming connecting plate is fixed to the other side of the inner lining connecting plate. A second folding box component is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate, and a third folding box component is installed on the other side of the forming connecting plate.
[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lifting member includes two upright plates, which are installed on the top surface of the support plate. A first cylinder is installed on one side of each of the two upright plates. A lifting sheet metal is fixed to the output end of one of the first cylinders, and a tail support block is fixed to the output end of the other first cylinder.
[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the positioning component includes a guide strip, a guide block, a folded tongue guide block, and a vacuum suction cup. The guide strip is fixed to one side of the top surface of the fixture base plate, and the guide block and the folded tongue guide block are both fixed to the other side of the top surface of the fixture base plate. The guide block and the folded tongue guide block are arranged opposite to each other, and the vacuum suction cup is evenly installed inside the top surface of the fixture base plate.
[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first folding box component includes a slanted push bottom plate and a second cylinder. The slanted push bottom plate is fixed to the inner lining connecting plate, and a rib is fixed between the slanted push bottom plate and the inner lining connecting plate. The second cylinder is connected to the slanted push bottom plate through a cylinder connecting plate. A contoured pressure plate is installed at the output end of the second cylinder, and a tongue sheet is installed on the contoured pressure plate.
[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the second folding box component includes a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder. The third cylinder is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate, and a cylinder adapter plate is installed at the output end of the third cylinder. The fourth cylinder is installed on the cylinder adapter plate, and a contour pusher is installed at the output end of the fourth cylinder.
[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the third folding box component includes a fifth cylinder, a sixth cylinder, and a seventh cylinder. The fifth cylinder is installed at the middle position on the other side of the forming connecting plate, the sixth cylinder is installed on both sides of the forming connecting plate, the output end of the fifth cylinder is equipped with a guide sheet metal, and the seventh cylinder is installed at the output end of the sixth cylinder through a folding tongue cylinder mounting plate. The output end of the seventh cylinder is equipped with a folding tongue sheet metal.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box. In use, the folding box material is placed on the base plate of the fixture, and guided by guide strips, guide blocks, and folding tongue guide blocks, and fixed by a vacuum suction cup. At this time, the sixth cylinder drives the folding tongue cylinder mounting plate and the seventh cylinder to move downwards into position. Then, the seventh cylinders on both sides drive the folding tongue sheet metal to extend and fold. Simultaneously, the first cylinder drives the lifting sheet metal to move upwards into position, and the third cylinder drives the cylinder adapter plate and the fourth cylinder to move downwards into position. The fourth cylinder drives the contour pusher to extend to one side. At this time, the first cylinder drives the lifting sheet metal to retract, the seventh cylinder drives the folding tongue sheet metal to retract, the sixth cylinder drives the folding tongue cylinder mounting plate to retract, the first cylinder drives the tail support block to move upward, the fifth cylinder drives the guide sheet metal to move downward for folding, and finally the second cylinder drives the contour pressure plate and the insert tongue sheet metal to extend to complete the forming of the triangular cardboard box. All cylinders retract. In this way, the manual folding of the box can be replaced by the transmission during the folding process, which improves the quality and efficiency of the folding. The folding is more stable and helps to reduce costs and save manpower. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, provided by an embodiment of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 A second-view structural diagram of the mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mechanism support and positioning structure for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 A first-view structural schematic diagram of the mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a second-view structural diagram of the mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, provided for an embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 100-Supporting and positioning structure; 110-Pattern; 120-Supporting column; 130-Jig base plate; 140-Lifting component; 141-Upright plate; 142-First cylinder; 143-Lifting sheet metal; 144-Tail support block; 150-Positioning component; 151-Guide strip; 152-Guide block; 153-Folding tongue guide block; 154-Vacuum suction cup; 200-Folding box forming structure; 210-Forming adapter plate; 211-Reinforcing rib; 212-Inner lining connecting plate; 220-First folding box component; 22 1- Inclined push base plate; 222- Cylinder connecting plate; 223- Second cylinder; 224- Contouring pressure plate; 225- Tongue sheet metal; 226- Rib plate; 230- Forming connecting plate; 240- Second folding box component; 241- Third cylinder; 242- Cylinder adapter plate; 243- Fourth cylinder; 244- Contouring push plate; 250- Third folding box component; 251- Fifth cylinder; 252- Sixth cylinder; 253- Guide sheet metal; 254- Tongue cylinder mounting plate; 255- Seventh cylinder; 256- Tongue sheet metal. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Example
[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, including a support and positioning structure 100 and a folding box forming structure 200.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-3 The support and positioning structure 100 includes a support plate 110 and a lifting member 140. Four support columns 120 are fixed on the top surface of the support plate 110. A fixture base plate 130 is fixed at the end of the four support columns 120. A box hole is opened inside the fixture base plate 130. The lifting member 140 is installed on the top surface of the support plate 110 and is located below the fixture base plate 130. A positioning member 150 is installed on the top surface of the fixture base plate 130.
[0024] The lifting component 140 includes two upright plates 141, which are installed on the top surface of the support plate 110. A first cylinder 142 is installed on one side of each of the two upright plates 141. A lifting sheet metal 143 is fixed to the output end of one first cylinder 142, and a tail support block 144 is fixed to the output end of the other first cylinder 142. The tail support block 144 is located below the box hole. By using the operation of the first cylinder 142 to drive the lifting sheet metal 143, the lower folding ears of the cardboard box can be flipped up.
[0025] The positioning component 150 includes a guide strip 151, a guide block 152, a folding tongue guide block 153, and a vacuum suction cup 154. The guide strip 151 is fixed to one side of the top surface of the fixture base plate 130. The guide block 152 and the folding tongue guide block 153 are both fixed to the other side of the top surface of the fixture base plate 130. The guide block 152 and the folding tongue guide block 153 are arranged opposite to each other. The vacuum suction cup 154 is evenly installed inside the top surface of the fixture base plate 130. The guide strip 151, the guide block 152, and the folding tongue guide block 153 are used to limit the position of the folding box material. The vacuum suction cup 154 is used to position and fix the folding box material to prevent it from moving.
[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The folding box forming structure 200 includes a forming adapter plate 210, a first folding box component 220, and a forming connecting plate 230. An inner lining connecting plate 212 is fixed to one side of the forming adapter plate 210, and a reinforcing rib 211 is fixed between the forming adapter plate 210 and the inner lining connecting plate 212. The first folding box component 220 is installed on one side of the inner lining connecting plate 212, and the forming connecting plate 230 is fixed to the other side of the inner lining connecting plate 212. A second folding box component 240 is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate 230, and a third folding box component 250 is installed on the other side of the forming connecting plate 230. Here, the forming adapter plate 210 can be installed on the wall with bolts, and it can also be fixed to the support plate 110 using a fixing plate. This allows the folding box forming structure 200 to be located above the supporting positioning structure 100.
[0027] The first folding box component 220 includes a sloping push base plate 221 and a second cylinder 223. The sloping push base plate 221 is fixed to the inner lining connecting plate 212. A rib plate 226 is fixed between the sloping push base plate 221 and the inner lining connecting plate 212. The second cylinder 223 is connected to the sloping push base plate 221 through a cylinder connecting plate 222. A contoured pressure plate 224 is installed at the output end of the second cylinder 223. A tongue sheet metal 225 is installed on the contoured pressure plate 224.
[0028] The second folding box component 240 includes a third cylinder 241 and a fourth cylinder 243. The third cylinder 241 is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate 230. A cylinder adapter plate 242 is installed at the output end of the third cylinder 241. The fourth cylinder 243 is installed on the cylinder adapter plate 242. A contour pusher plate 244 is installed at the output end of the fourth cylinder 243.
[0029] The third folding box component 250 includes a fifth cylinder 251, a sixth cylinder 252, and a seventh cylinder 255. The fifth cylinder 251 is installed in the middle of the other side of the forming connecting plate 230, and the sixth cylinder 252 is installed on both sides of the forming connecting plate 230. A guide sheet metal 253 is installed at the output end of the fifth cylinder 251. The seventh cylinder 255 is installed at the output end of the sixth cylinder 252 via a folding tongue cylinder mounting plate 254, and a folding tongue sheet metal 256 is installed at the output end of the seventh cylinder 255. Here, the first folding box component 220, the second folding box component 240, and the third folding box component 250 can fold the box material from different directions, thereby completing the folding of the box.
[0030] Specifically, the working principle of the mechanism for assisting in the forming of the triangular folding box is as follows: During use, the folding box material is placed on the jig base plate 130, and limited by guide strips 151, guide blocks 152, and folding tongue guide blocks 153, and fixed by vacuum suction cups 154. At this time, the sixth cylinder 252 drives the folding tongue cylinder mounting plate 254 and the seventh cylinder 255 to move downwards into position. Then, the seventh cylinders 255 on both sides drive the folding tongue sheet metal 256 to extend and fold. Simultaneously, the first cylinder 142 drives the lifting sheet metal 143 to move upwards into position, and the third cylinder 241 drives the cylinder adapter plate 242 and the fourth cylinder 243 to move downwards into position. The fourth cylinder 243 then drives... The contouring push plate 244 extends to one side. At this time, the first cylinder 143 drives the lifting sheet metal 143 to retract, the seventh cylinder 255 drives the folding tongue sheet metal 256 to retract, the sixth cylinder 252 drives the folding tongue cylinder mounting plate 254 to retract, the first cylinder 142 drives the tail support block 144 to move upward, the fifth cylinder 251 drives the guide sheet metal 253 to move downward for folding, and finally the second cylinder 223 drives the contouring pressure plate 224 and the insert tongue sheet metal 225 to extend to complete the forming of the triangular cardboard box. All cylinders retract. In this way, the manual folding of the box can be replaced by the transmission during the folding process, which improves the quality and efficiency of the folding. The folding is more stable and helps to reduce costs and save manpower.
[0031] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the first cylinder 142, the second cylinder 223, the third cylinder 241, the fourth cylinder 243, the fifth cylinder 251, the sixth cylinder 252, and the seventh cylinder 255 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail.
[0032] The power supply and operating principle of the first cylinder 142, the second cylinder 223, the third cylinder 241, the fourth cylinder 243, the fifth cylinder 251, the sixth cylinder 252, and the seventh cylinder 255 are clear to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box, comprising a support and positioning structure (100) and a folding box forming structure (200) located above the support and positioning structure (100), characterized in that, The support and positioning structure (100) includes a tray (110) and a lifting member (140). Four support columns (120) are fixed on the top surface of the tray (110). A fixture base plate (130) is fixed at the end of the four support columns (120). A box hole is opened inside the fixture base plate (130). The lifting member (140) is installed on the top surface of the tray (110) and is located below the fixture base plate (130). A positioning member (150) is installed on the top surface of the fixture base plate (130). The folding box forming structure (200) includes a forming adapter plate (210), a first folding box component (220), and a forming connecting plate (230). An inner lining connecting plate (212) is fixed to one side of the forming adapter plate (210), and a reinforcing rib (211) is fixed between the forming adapter plate (210) and the inner lining connecting plate (212). The first folding box component (220) is installed on one side of the inner lining connecting plate (212), and the forming connecting plate (230) is fixed to the other side of the inner lining connecting plate (212). A second folding box component (240) is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate (230), and a third folding box component (250) is installed on the other side of the forming connecting plate (230).
2. The mechanism for assisting in the forming of a triangular folding box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component (140) includes two upright plates (141), which are mounted on the top surface of the support plate (110). A first cylinder (142) is mounted on one side of each of the two upright plates (141). A lifting sheet metal (143) is fixed to the output end of one of the first cylinders (142), and a tail support block (144) is fixed to the output end of the other first cylinder (142).
3. A mechanism for assisting in forming a triangular base box according to claim 1, wherein The positioning component (150) includes a guide strip (151), a guide block (152), a folding tongue guide block (153), and a vacuum suction cup (154). The guide strip (151) is fixed on one side of the top surface of the fixture base plate (130). The guide block (152) and the folding tongue guide block (153) are both fixed on the other side of the top surface of the fixture base plate (130). The guide block (152) and the folding tongue guide block (153) are arranged opposite to each other. The vacuum suction cup (154) is evenly installed inside the top surface of the fixture base plate (130).
4. A mechanism for assisting in forming a triangular fold box, according to claim 1, wherein, The first folding box component (220) includes a sloping push bottom plate (221) and a second cylinder (223). The sloping push bottom plate (221) is fixed to the inner lining connecting plate (212). A rib plate (226) is fixed between the sloping push bottom plate (221) and the inner lining connecting plate (212). The second cylinder (223) is connected to the sloping push bottom plate (221) through a cylinder connecting plate (222). A contoured pressure plate (224) is installed at the output end of the second cylinder (223). A tongue sheet metal (225) is installed on the contoured pressure plate (224).
5. A mechanism for assisting in forming a triangular base box according to claim 1, wherein The second folding box component (240) includes a third cylinder (241) and a fourth cylinder (243). The third cylinder (241) is installed on one side of the forming connecting plate (230). A cylinder adapter plate (242) is installed at the output end of the third cylinder (241). The fourth cylinder (243) is installed on the cylinder adapter plate (242). A contour pusher plate (244) is installed at the output end of the fourth cylinder (243).
6. A mechanism for assisting in forming a triangular base box according to claim 1, wherein The third folding box component (250) includes a fifth cylinder (251), a sixth cylinder (252), and a seventh cylinder (255). The fifth cylinder (251) is installed in the middle of the other side of the forming connecting plate (230). The sixth cylinder (252) is installed on both sides of the forming connecting plate (230). The output end of the fifth cylinder (251) is equipped with a guide sheet metal (253). The seventh cylinder (255) is installed on the output end of the sixth cylinder (252) through a folding tongue cylinder mounting plate (254). The output end of the seventh cylinder (255) is equipped with a folding tongue sheet metal (256).