Carton glue sealing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of carton glue sealing, in particular to a carton glue sealing device. The carton glue sealing device comprises a conveying mechanism used for conveying cartons, and openings of the cartons face the two sides of the conveying mechanism; the glue sealing mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the conveying mechanism, the glue sealing mechanisms are provided with adhesive tapes, and the glue sealing mechanisms are used for adhering the adhesive tapes to openings of the cartons; the detection mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the conveying mechanism, the detection mechanisms are located on one side of an outlet of the glue sealing mechanism, and each detection mechanism is provided with an image acquisition structure which is used for acquiring an image at the sealing position of the carton; and the control mechanism is in signal connection with the image acquisition structure, the control mechanism is provided with a user interaction interface, and the user interaction interface is used for displaying an image at the sealing position of the carton. A worker can know whether the carton passing through the detection mechanism has the quality problem of sealing through the user interaction interface, so that the detection efficiency is improved, missing detection is avoided, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

A cardboard box sealing device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carton sealing technology, specifically to a carton sealing device. Background Technology

[0002] When sealing cartons containing goods, a sealing device is used. This device is mounted on a conveyor belt, which transports the cartons to it. The sealing device then applies tape to the opening of the carton. As the conveyor belt moves, the tape completely seals the opening. After sealing, the sealing device cuts the tape, and the sealed carton is transported to the warehouse to await further transport. In logistics transportation, the quality of the carton sealing directly affects the safety and integrity of the goods during transport. Therefore, after the carton is sealed, the seal needs to be inspected to ensure its quality. Sealing inspection is usually done manually, but manual inspection suffers from low efficiency, high missed inspection rates, and high labor intensity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a carton sealing device to solve the problems of low efficiency, high missed inspection rate and high labor intensity of manually inspecting carton seals.

[0004] This utility model provides a carton sealing device, comprising:

[0005] A transport mechanism for transporting cartons, wherein the openings of the cartons face both sides of the transport mechanism;

[0006] A sealing mechanism is provided on both sides of the transport mechanism. The sealing mechanism has adhesive tape and is used to stick the tape to the opening of the carton.

[0007] The inspection mechanism is located on both sides of the transport mechanism, and is situated on one side of the sealing mechanism's outlet. The inspection mechanism has an image acquisition structure for acquiring images of the carton's sealing area.

[0008] A control mechanism is connected to the image acquisition structure via a signal. The control mechanism has a user interface for displaying an image of the carton's sealing area.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the detection mechanism further includes an auxiliary light source for outputting a light beam toward the carton seal.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, an alarm mechanism is further included, which is disposed on the transport mechanism and is signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the alarm mechanism includes a warning light and a buzzer, both of which are mounted on the transport mechanism, and the warning light and buzzer are respectively signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the transport mechanism includes a conveyor roller and a drive structure, the drive structure being connected to the conveyor roller, the conveyor roller transporting cartons under the drive of the drive structure, the control mechanism being signal-connected to the drive structure, and the sealing mechanism and the detection mechanism being disposed on both sides of the conveyor roller.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, guard rods are provided on both sides of the conveyor roller conveyor, and the guard rods are arranged along the extension direction of the conveyor roller conveyor.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, the transport mechanism further includes a plurality of supports spaced apart at the bottom of the conveyor rollers, the top of the supports being fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveyor rollers, and the bottom of the supports overlapping the ground.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, the image acquisition structure is either a camera or a video camera.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, the control mechanism is a PLC controller.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the auxiliary light source is an LED lamp.

[0018] Beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. By setting up a detection mechanism, the image acquisition structure can transmit the acquired images to the control mechanism, which can then display the acquired images on the user interface. Staff can use the user interface to find out whether the cartons passing through the detection mechanism have sealing quality problems, which effectively improves inspection efficiency, avoids missed inspections, and reduces labor intensity.

[0020] 2. By setting an auxiliary light source, the auxiliary image acquisition structure can capture images of the carton seal, avoiding the problem of not being able to capture clear images due to poor lighting. This ensures the stability of the auxiliary image acquisition structure and the clarity of the images, thus enabling a better assessment of whether there are quality issues with the carton seal.

[0021] 3. By setting up an alarm mechanism and connecting it to the control mechanism, relevant personnel can be notified in a timely manner to remove cardboard boxes with sealing quality problems from the transportation vehicle, preventing the cardboard boxes from being transported to the warehouse and avoiding damage to the cardboard boxes during transportation, thus avoiding losses.

[0022] 4. Staff can control the start and stop of the drive structure through the user interface, thereby controlling the start and stop of the conveyor rollers. When a carton with a sealing quality problem is detected by the inspection mechanism, the carton will stop moving to prevent the carton with sealing quality problems from being missed. At the same time, it is also convenient for staff to remove the carton with sealing quality problems from the conveyor rollers.

[0023] 5. By installing guardrails on both sides of the conveyor rollers, the guardrails can prevent cartons from falling off the conveyor rollers, avoid damage to cartons and goods, and also guide the cartons. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a carton sealing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is a flowchart of a carton sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Transport mechanism; 101. Conveyor roller; 102. Guard rod; 103. Support; 2. Sealing mechanism; 201. Adhesive tape; 3. Detection mechanism; 301. Image acquisition structure; 302. Auxiliary light source; 4. Alarm mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a carton sealing device is provided, comprising: a transport mechanism 1, a sealing mechanism 2, a detection mechanism 3, and a control mechanism.

[0032] Specifically, the transport mechanism 1 is used to transport cartons, with the openings of the cartons facing both sides of the transport mechanism 1. Sealing mechanisms 2 are located on both sides of the transport mechanism 1, and each sealing mechanism 2 has adhesive tape 201 used to adhere the tape 201 to the opening of the cartons. Detection mechanisms 3 are also located on both sides of the transport mechanism 1, situated on one side of the exit of the sealing mechanism 2. Each detection mechanism 3 has an image acquisition structure 301, which is signal-connected to the control mechanism and is used to acquire images of the sealed area of ​​the cartons. The control mechanism has a user interface for displaying the images of the sealed area of ​​the cartons.

[0033] In this embodiment, a carton containing goods is transported to a transport mechanism 1 by a robotic arm or manually. The transport mechanism 1 transports the carton to a warehouse. A sealing mechanism 2 is installed on the transport mechanism 1 to seal the carton. The carton has openings on both sides, and the sealing mechanisms 2 are located on both sides of the transport mechanism 1, so that when the carton passes through the sealing mechanisms 2, the sealing mechanisms 2 on both sides can simultaneously seal the openings on both sides of the carton. When the carton moves from the transport mechanism 1 to the sealing mechanism 2, the sealing mechanism 2 can stick tape 201 to the opening of the carton. As the transport mechanism 1 moves the carton, the tape 201 seals the opening of the carton. The sealing mechanism 2 also has rollers and a cutter. After the tape 201 seals the opening of the carton, the cutter cuts the tape 201, and the rollers roll along the sealing edge of the carton to improve the adhesion of the tape 201, thereby completing the sealing of the carton. The sealing mechanism 2 has an inlet and an outlet. The transport mechanism 1 can carry the cardboard box to be sealed into the sealing mechanism 2 through the inlet. After sealing, the transport mechanism 1 carries the cardboard box out of the sealing mechanism 2 through the outlet. The detection mechanism 3 is set on one side of the outlet of the sealing mechanism 2 and is located on both sides of the transport mechanism 1. The two detection mechanisms 3 can detect the sealing status of both sides of the cardboard box respectively. The detection mechanism 3 is equipped with an image acquisition structure 301, which can acquire images of the sealed area of ​​the cardboard box. The image acquisition structure 301 is connected to a control mechanism (not shown) and can transmit the acquired images to the control mechanism. The control mechanism can display the acquired images on the user interface. The staff can use the user interface (not shown) to know whether there are any quality problems with the sealing of the cardboard box after passing through the detection mechanism 3.

[0034] Specifically, the control mechanism includes an image processing module. This module is capable of determining whether the tape 201 at the carton seal is missing, misaligned, or damaged. The image processing module can transmit the determination results to a user interface, which displays an image of the carton seal and the module's conclusion. The functionality of the image processing module can be implemented through programming, which is readily conceived and feasible by those skilled in the art.

[0035] By setting up the detection mechanism 3, the image acquisition structure 301 can transmit the acquired image to the control mechanism, which can then display the acquired image on the user interface. Staff can use the user interface to find out whether there are quality problems with the sealing of the carton after passing through the detection mechanism 3, which effectively improves inspection efficiency, avoids missed inspections, and reduces labor intensity.

[0036] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism 3 also has an auxiliary light source 302, which is used to output a light beam toward the carton seal.

[0037] In this embodiment, the auxiliary light source 302 is positioned above the image acquisition structure 301. The beam emitted by the auxiliary light source 302 is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the carton and parallel to the seal of the carton. The beam emitted by the auxiliary light source 302 acts on the seal of the carton. By setting the auxiliary light source 302, the auxiliary image acquisition structure 301 can acquire images of the carton seal, avoiding the problem of not being able to acquire clear images due to poor lighting. This ensures the stability of the auxiliary image acquisition structure 301 and the clarity of the images, thereby allowing for a better assessment of whether there are quality problems with the seal of the carton.

[0038] In one embodiment, an alarm mechanism 4 is also included, which is mounted on the transport mechanism 1 and is signal-connected to the control mechanism.

[0039] In this embodiment, the alarm mechanism 4 is installed on the transport mechanism 1, and the control mechanism is signal-connected to the alarm mechanism 4. When the staff sees a quality problem with the sealing of the carton after passing through the inspection mechanism 3 through the user interface, the staff can control the alarm mechanism 4 to sound an alarm through the user interface to remind the relevant staff.

[0040] Specifically, the image processing module can actively determine whether there is a quality problem with the seal based on the image of the carton seal. If there is a quality problem, the image processing module can transmit the information to the control mechanism, which will then control the alarm mechanism 4 to sound an alarm.

[0041] By setting up an alarm mechanism 4 and connecting it to the control mechanism, relevant personnel can be notified in a timely manner to remove cardboard boxes with sealing quality problems from the transport mechanism 1, preventing the cardboard boxes from being transported to the warehouse via the transport mechanism 1 and avoiding damage to the cardboard boxes during transportation, thus preventing losses.

[0042] In one embodiment, the alarm mechanism 4 includes a warning light and a buzzer, both of which are mounted on the transport mechanism 1, and are respectively connected to the control mechanism via signals.

[0043] In this embodiment, warning lights (not shown) are located on both sides of the transport mechanism 1, and buzzers (not shown) are located inside the warning lights. When an alarm is triggered, the warning lights flash and the buzzers sound, alerting relevant personnel that there are cardboard boxes with quality problems in the seals on the transport mechanism 1. Personnel at the user interface can control the warning lights and / or buzzers to be turned off through the user interface.

[0044] In one embodiment, the transport mechanism 1 includes a conveyor roller 101 and a drive structure. The drive structure is connected to the conveyor roller 101, and the conveyor roller 101 transports cartons under the drive of the drive structure. The control mechanism is signal-connected to the drive structure, and the sealing mechanism 2 and the detection mechanism 3 are disposed on both sides of the conveyor roller 101.

[0045] In this embodiment, preferably, the driving structure (not shown) is a motor, which is connected to the conveyor roller 101. The motor can drive the rollers of the conveyor roller 101 to rotate, thereby transporting the carton to the sealing mechanism 2 and from the sealing mechanism 2 to the warehouse. The sealing mechanism 2 and the detection mechanism 3 are arranged on both sides of the conveyor roller 101. The control mechanism is signal-connected to the driving structure. When the staff sees a quality problem with the seal of the carton after passing through the detection mechanism 3 through the user interface, the staff can control the driving structure to stop driving through the user interface, so that the rollers of the conveyor roller 101 stop rotating, thereby stopping the movement of the carton, making it convenient for the staff to remove the carton with the sealing quality problem from the conveyor roller 101. After the carton is removed from the conveyor roller 101, the staff can control the driving structure through the user interface to start the rollers of the conveyor roller 101 to rotate.

[0046] Specifically, the image processing module can actively determine whether there is a quality problem with the seal based on the image of the carton's sealing area. If a quality problem is found, the image processing module can transmit the information to the control mechanism, which then controls the drive structure to stop driving, causing the rollers of the conveyor roller 101 to stop rotating, thereby stopping the carton's movement. After the carton is removed from the conveyor roller 101, the operator can control the drive structure through the user interface to start the rollers of the conveyor roller 101 to rotate.

[0047] In one embodiment, guard rods 102 are provided on both sides of the conveyor roller 101, and the guard rods 102 are provided along the extension direction of the conveyor roller 101.

[0048] In this embodiment, the guardrails 102 on both sides of the conveyor roller 101 can prevent the carton from falling off the conveyor roller 101, and can also guide the carton.

[0049] In this embodiment, the transport mechanism 1 also includes a plurality of supports 103, which are spaced apart at the bottom of the conveyor roller 101. The top of the supports 103 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveyor roller 101, and the bottom of the supports 103 overlaps with the ground.

[0050] In one embodiment, the image acquisition structure 301 is either a video camera or an industrial camera.

[0051] Preferably, in this embodiment, the image acquisition structure 301 is an industrial camera. In other embodiments, the image acquisition structure 301 may be a video camera.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment, the control mechanism is a PLC controller. In other embodiments, the control mechanism may be an IPC controller.

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, the auxiliary light source 302 is an LED lamp. In other embodiments, the auxiliary light source 302 may also be a halogen lamp.

[0054] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A carton sealing device, characterized in that, include: A transport mechanism (1) is used to transport cartons, the openings of which face both sides of the transport mechanism (1); a sealing mechanism (2) is located on both sides of the transport mechanism (1), the sealing mechanism (2) has tape (201), the sealing mechanism (2) is used to stick the tape (201) to the opening of the cartons; a detection mechanism (3) is located on both sides of the transport mechanism (1), the detection mechanism (3) is located on one side of the outlet of the sealing mechanism (2), the detection mechanism (3) has an image acquisition structure (301), the image acquisition structure (301) is used to acquire an image of the sealed area of ​​the cartons; a control mechanism is signal-connected to the image acquisition structure (301), the control mechanism has a user interface, the user interface is used to display the image of the sealed area of ​​the cartons.

2. The carton sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism (3) also has an auxiliary light source (302) for outputting a light beam toward the sealing of the carton.

3. The carton sealing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It also includes an alarm mechanism (4), which is installed on the transport mechanism (1) and is signal-connected to the control mechanism.

4. The carton sealing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The alarm mechanism (4) includes a warning light and a buzzer. The warning light and the buzzer are both installed on the transport mechanism (1). The warning light and the buzzer are respectively connected to the control mechanism.

5. The carton sealing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (1) includes a conveyor roller (101) and a drive structure. The drive structure is connected to the conveyor roller (101). The conveyor roller (101) transports cartons under the drive of the drive structure. The control mechanism is signal-connected to the drive structure. The sealing mechanism (2) and the detection mechanism (3) are arranged on both sides of the conveyor roller (101).

6. The carton sealing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Guard rods (102) are provided on both sides of the conveyor roller (101), and the guard rods (102) are provided along the extension direction of the conveyor roller (101).

7. The carton sealing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (1) also includes a plurality of supports (103), which are spaced apart at the bottom of the conveyor roller (101). The top of the supports (103) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveyor roller (101), and the bottom of the supports (103) overlaps with the ground.

8. The carton sealing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that, The image acquisition structure (301) can be either a camera or a video camera.

9. The carton sealing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that, The control mechanism is a PLC controller.

10. The carton sealing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary light source (302) is an LED lamp.

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