Folding device for fresh flower packaging

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic equipment, in particular to a gathering device for fresh flower packaging. The gathering device for fresh flower packaging comprises a rack, a carrier assembly for clamping fresh flowers and a beating plate assembly for gathering the fresh flowers are installed on the rack, and the beating plate assembly is located above the carrier assembly; the beating plate assembly comprises an air cylinder installation plate installed on the machine frame, a Z-direction air cylinder is installed on the air cylinder installation plate, an ejector rod of the Z-direction air cylinder penetrates through the air cylinder installation plate and then is connected with a lifting plate, and an X-direction beating plate assembly for folding fresh flowers in the X direction and a Y-direction beating plate assembly for folding the fresh flowers in the Y direction are installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate. The X-direction patting plate assembly and the Y-direction patting plate assembly are arranged, so that fresh flowers can be automatically collected; in addition, a pressure sensor is arranged, when the pressure sensor reaches a certain set pressure value, folding is completed, the two motors can feed back the current folding value, and the current packaging size of the bouquet can be calculated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to the field of flower packaging equipment technology, specifically a flower packaging gathering device. Background Technology

[0002] After being picked, fresh flowers need to be transported from the nursery to various retailers; therefore, in order to ensure the convenience of transportation and the integrity of the flowers, they usually need to be tied, wrapped, or packaged.

[0003] Currently, flower packaging almost entirely involves manually stacking the flowers into specific shapes, wrapping them in corrugated kraft paper, and then cutting the stems and tying them together. Therefore, this manual packaging method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also requires a very high level of skill from the workers.

[0004] In the above process, the flowers need to be stacked according to the packaging requirements. During manual stacking, the flowers are stacked unevenly, some too loosely and some too tightly. If they are stacked too loosely, the flowers will easily fall off during subsequent wrapping, while if they are stacked too tightly, the flower buds will be damaged. Manual operation cannot guarantee consistent quality, so there is an urgent need for a device that can automatically gather the flowers. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a flower packaging gathering device, which is equipped with an X-axis clapper and a Y-axis clapper to automatically gather flowers; in addition, a pressure sensor is provided, which indicates that the gathering is completed when the pressure sensor reaches a certain set pressure value, and two motors can provide feedback on the current gathering value, so that the current packaging size of the bouquet can be calculated.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a flower packaging gathering device, including a frame, a carrier assembly for clamping flowers and a clapping assembly for gathering flowers are installed on the frame, the clapping assembly is located above the carrier assembly; the left and right direction of the carrier assembly is set as the X direction, the front and back direction of the carrier assembly is set as the Y direction, and the height direction of the carrier assembly is set as the Z direction;

[0007] The clapping assembly includes a cylinder mounting plate mounted on the frame, a Z-axis cylinder mounted on the cylinder mounting plate, a lifting plate connected to the Z-axis cylinder push rod after passing through the cylinder mounting plate, and an X-axis clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the X direction and a Y-axis clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the Y direction mounted on the lower surface of the lifting plate.

[0008] The carrier assembly and the clapper assembly work together to achieve precise gathering of flowers in the X, Y, and Z directions, adapting to the packaging needs of bouquets of different sizes. A Z-axis cylinder drives the lifting plate, enabling the overall lifting and lowering of the clapper assembly, improving safety. The clapper assembly features a modular design, facilitating maintenance and adjustment, and enhancing the device's flexibility.

[0009] Furthermore, the carrier assembly includes a carrier base plate, with a plurality of carrier stations evenly distributed along the outer edge of the base plate for clamping and holding flowers; each carrier station includes a carrier guide rail, on which a plurality of carrier sliders are connected, and each carrier slider is equipped with a flower support rod. The flower support rods are installed independently, facilitating replacement or cleaning and reducing maintenance costs.

[0010] Furthermore, the X-axis clapper assembly includes a set of X-axis clappers and an X-axis drive assembly that drives the X-axis clappers to move in opposite directions or away from each other.

[0011] The X-axis drive assembly includes an X-axis synchronous belt installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate, which is driven to rotate by an X-axis motor; a set of X-axis beaters are arranged on both sides of the X-axis synchronous belt.

[0012] The X-axis synchronous belt drives the X-axis clapper, ensuring high motion synchronization and uniform force on both sides of the bouquet, preventing crushing damage. Motor-driven automation provides higher precision than manual operation.

[0013] Furthermore, an X-direction connecting plate is connected to the outer side of the X-direction clapper, and an X-direction drag plate is provided at the top of the X-direction connecting plate. The X-direction drag plate is installed and connected to the X-direction synchronous belt. The connecting plate and the drag plate form a stable transmission chain, reducing clapper sway and ensuring the smoothness of the retraction action.

[0014] Furthermore, the X-axis clapper assembly also includes an X-axis guide rail pair to improve the stability of the X-axis clapper movement. The X-axis guide rail pair includes an X-axis linear guide rail mounted on the lower surface of the lifting plate, and an X-axis slider slidably connected to the X-axis linear guide rail. The X-axis slider is connected to the X-axis drag plate. The X-axis guide rail pair further constrains the movement trajectory of the X-axis clapper assembly, preventing deviation or jamming and extending the life of the device.

[0015] Furthermore, the X-axis connecting plate is equipped with a pressure sensor to detect the pressure of the flowers being gathered. The pressure sensor can be preset with a target value and monitor the gathering force until the gathering is complete, avoiding excessive squeezing that could damage the flowers and improving the yield rate.

[0016] Furthermore, the Y-direction clapper assembly includes a set of Y-direction clapper units and a Y-direction drive assembly that drives the Y-direction clapper units to move in opposite directions or in opposite directions.

[0017] The Y-axis drive assembly includes a Y-axis synchronous belt installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate, which is driven to rotate by a Y-axis motor; a set of Y-axis clapper units are located on both sides of the Y-axis synchronous belt.

[0018] The Y-axis synchronous belt and Y-axis motor drive achieve the same precise control as the X-axis clapper assembly, ensuring that the bouquet is evenly gathered around all sides.

[0019] Furthermore, the Y-direction clapping unit includes a Y-direction central clapping plate and two Y-direction split clapping plates, with a gap between them. The Y-direction central clapping plate is located outside the Y-direction split clapping plates and covers the gap. The Y-direction split clapping plate can be adapted to different flowers and has a wide range of applications.

[0020] Furthermore, the Y-direction clapper assembly also includes a Y-direction guide rail pair to improve the motion stability of the Y-direction clapper unit. The Y-direction guide rail pair includes a Y-direction linear guide rail installed on the inner side of the X-direction connecting plate. A Y-direction slider is slidably connected on the Y-direction linear guide rail, and the Y-direction split clapper is installed on the Y-direction slider.

[0021] The top of the Y-direction intermediate beater is equipped with a Y-direction drag plate, which is connected to the Y-direction synchronous belt; the Y-direction split beater is connected to the Y-direction slider.

[0022] A connecting rod is installed on the Y-axis drag plate, the connecting rod passes through the Y-axis drag plate, and both ends of the connecting rod pass through the Y-axis slider.

[0023] Furthermore, the flower support rod is a U-shaped carrier. The U-shaped carrier facilitates hanging flowers, provides flexible restraint on the flower stems to prevent scratches, and also allows for quick and easy removal and placement.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model has a simple structure and the following advantages:

[0025] (1) It is equipped with an X-direction clapping assembly and a Y-direction clapping assembly to realize the gathering of flowers in all directions, and to automatically gather flowers, which significantly improves packaging efficiency;

[0026] (2) The X-axis clapper and Y-axis clapper units, together with the pressure sensor, can tightly close the bouquet while avoiding mechanical damage and ensuring the quality of the bouquet;

[0027] (3) The dual guiding structure of the synchronous belt and guide rail pair ensures smooth operation and reduces maintenance frequency. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view;

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle components;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the X-axis clapper assembly;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the Y-axis clapper assembly.

[0035] In the diagram: 100. Vehicle assembly; 200. Clapper assembly;

[0036] 1. Flower support rod, 2. Carrier base plate, 3. Carrier slider, 4. Carrier guide rail, 5. Z-axis cylinder, 6. Cylinder mounting plate, 7. Lifting plate, 8. X-axis motor, 9. X-axis clapper, 10. X-axis connecting plate, 11. X-axis synchronous belt, 12. X-axis drag plate, 13. X-axis linear guide rail, 14. X-axis slider, 15. Y-axis synchronous belt, 16. Y-axis motor, 17. Y-axis drag plate, 18. Y-axis connecting rod, 19. Y-axis linear guide rail, 20. Pressure sensor, 21. Y-axis slider, 22. Y-axis intermediate clapper, 23. Y-axis split clapper. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Figures 1-6 The flower packaging and gathering device shown includes a frame (not shown in the figure), on which a carrier assembly 100 for clamping flowers and a clapping assembly 200 for gathering flowers are mounted. The clapping assembly 200 is positioned above the carrier assembly 100. The left-right direction of the carrier assembly 100 is defined as the X-axis, the front-back direction as the Y-axis, and the height direction as the Z-axis. The clapping assembly 200 includes a cylinder mounting plate 6 mounted on the frame. A Z-axis cylinder 5 is mounted on the cylinder mounting plate 6. The push rod of the Z-axis cylinder 5 passes through the cylinder mounting plate 6 and is connected to a lifting plate 7. An X-axis clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the X-axis direction and a Y-axis clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the Y-axis direction are mounted on the lower surface of the lifting plate 7. The flower packaging and gathering device also includes a control device for controlling the operation of the entire device.

[0040] The carrier assembly 100 includes a carrier base plate 2, and four carrier stations for clamping and holding flowers are evenly arranged on the outer edge of the carrier base plate 2. Each carrier station includes a carrier guide rail 4, and three carrier sliders 3 are connected to the carrier guide rail 4. Each carrier slider 3 is equipped with a flower support rod 1. The middle carrier slider 3 is fixed, and the two side carrier sliders 3 are slidably arranged on the carrier guide rail 4.

[0041] The X-axis clapper assembly includes a set of X-axis clappers 9 and an X-axis drive assembly that drives the X-axis clappers 9 to move in opposite directions or in opposite directions; the X-axis drive assembly includes an X-axis synchronous belt 11 installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate 7, and the X-axis synchronous belt 11 is driven to rotate by an X-axis motor 8; a set of X-axis clappers 9 are located on both sides of the X-axis synchronous belt 11.

[0042] An X-direction connecting plate 10 is connected to the outer side of the X-direction clapper 9. An X-direction drag plate 12 is provided at the top of the X-direction connecting plate 10. The X-direction drag plate 12 is installed and connected to the X-direction synchronous belt 11.

[0043] The X-axis clapper assembly also includes an X-axis guide rail pair to improve the motion stability of the X-axis clapper 9. The X-axis guide rail pair includes an X-axis linear guide rail 13 installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate 7. An X-axis slider 14 is slidably connected to the X-axis linear guide rail 13. The X-axis slider 14 is connected to the X-axis drag plate 12.

[0044] The X-direction connecting plate 10 is equipped with a pressure sensor 20 that detects the pressure of the flowers closing.

[0045] The Y-axis clapping assembly includes a set of Y-axis clapping units and a Y-axis drive assembly that drives the Y-axis clapping units to move in opposite directions or in opposite directions. The Y-axis drive assembly includes a Y-axis synchronous belt 15 mounted on the lower surface of the lifting plate 7, which is driven to rotate by a Y-axis motor 16. A set of Y-axis clapping units are located on both sides of the Y-axis synchronous belt 15. Both the X-axis motor 8 and the Y-axis motor 16 are servo motors.

[0046] The Y-direction clapping unit includes a Y-direction intermediate clapping plate 22 and a Y-direction split clapping plate 23. There are two Y-direction split clapping plates 23, and there is a gap between the two Y-direction split clapping plates 23. The Y-direction intermediate clapping plate 22 is located outside the Y-direction split clapping plate 23 and covers the gap.

[0047] The Y-axis clapper assembly also includes a Y-axis guide rail pair to improve the motion stability of the Y-axis clapper unit. The Y-axis guide rail pair includes a Y-axis linear guide rail 19 installed inside the X-axis connecting plate 10, with a Y-axis slider 21 slidably connected to the Y-axis linear guide rail 19. A Y-axis split clapper 23 is mounted on the Y-axis slider 21. A Y-axis drag plate 17 is installed at the top of the Y-axis intermediate clapper 22, and the Y-axis drag plate 17 is connected to the Y-axis synchronous belt 15. The Y-axis split clapper 23 is connected to the Y-axis slider 21. A connecting rod 18 is installed on the Y-axis drag plate 17, passing through it, with both ends of the connecting rod 18 passing through the Y-axis slider 21. This structure enables synchronous movement of the Y-axis intermediate clapper 22 and the Y-axis split clapper 23.

[0048] Flower support rod 1 is a U-shaped vehicle.

[0049] The working process of this flower packaging gathering device is as follows: When the flower support rod 1 clamps the flowers below the clapper assembly 200, the push rod of the Z-direction cylinder 5 extends, driving the lifting plate 7, the X-direction clapper assembly, and the Y-direction clapper assembly to move downwards synchronously; when it descends to the target height, the X-direction motor 8 operates, driving the X-direction synchronous belt 11 to rotate. Since the X-direction drag plates 12 are installed on both sides of the X-direction synchronous belt 11, the rotation of the X-direction synchronous belt 11 drives the X-direction drag plates 12 to move towards each other, thereby driving the two X-direction clappers 9 to move towards each other along the X direction, clapping the flowers. The carrier slider 3 moves closer to the middle carrier slider 3, realizing the X-direction gathering of the flowers; at the same time, the Y-direction motor 16 drives the Y-direction synchronous belt 15 to rotate, causing a set of Y-direction clapping units (including the Y-direction middle clapping 22 and the Y-direction split clapping 23) to move towards each other, realizing the Y-direction gathering of the flowers; the pressure sensor 20 detects the flower gathering pressure, and when the gathering pressure reaches the target set value, the X-direction clapping assembly and the Y-direction clapping assembly stop gathering the flowers. At this time, the X-direction motor 8 and the Y-direction motor 16 feed back the current gathering value, and the current packaging size of the bouquet can be calculated.

[0050] This utility model has a simple structure and the following advantages:

[0051] (1) It is equipped with an X-direction clapping assembly and a Y-direction clapping assembly to realize the gathering of flowers in all directions, and to automatically gather flowers, which significantly improves packaging efficiency;

[0052] (2) The X-axis clapping plate 9 and the Y-axis clapping plate unit, together with the pressure sensor 20, can tightly close the bouquet while avoiding mechanical damage and ensuring the quality of the bouquet;

[0053] (3) The dual guiding structure of the synchronous belt and guide rail pair ensures smooth operation and reduces maintenance frequency.

[0054] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Various examples and illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the substantive content of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make modifications or variations to the above-described specific embodiments after reading the description without departing from the essence and scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A flower packaging and gathering device, characterized in that: The device includes a frame on which a carrier assembly (100) for holding flowers and a clapper assembly (200) for gathering flowers are mounted. The clapper assembly (200) is positioned above the carrier assembly (100). The left-right direction of the carrier assembly (100) is defined as the X-axis, the front-back direction of the carrier assembly (100) is defined as the Y-axis, and the height direction of the carrier assembly (100) is defined as the Z-axis. The clapping assembly (200) includes a cylinder mounting plate (6) mounted on the frame. A Z-direction cylinder (5) is mounted on the cylinder mounting plate (6). The push rod of the Z-direction cylinder (5) passes through the cylinder mounting plate (6) and is connected to a lifting plate (7). An X-direction clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the X direction and a Y-direction clapping assembly for gathering flowers in the Y direction are mounted on the lower surface of the lifting plate (7).

2. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier assembly (100) includes a carrier base plate (2), and a plurality of carrier stations for clamping and holding flowers are evenly provided on the outer edge of the carrier base plate (2); each carrier station includes a carrier guide rail (4), and a plurality of carrier sliders (3) are connected on the carrier guide rail (4), and each carrier slider (3) is equipped with a flower support rod (1).

3. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-direction clapper assembly includes a set of X-direction clappers (9) and an X-direction drive assembly that drives the X-direction clappers (9) to move in opposite directions or away from each other; The X-direction drive assembly includes an X-direction synchronous belt (11) installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate (7), which is driven to rotate by an X-direction motor (8); a set of X-direction clappers (9) are provided on both sides of the X-direction synchronous belt (11).

4. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The X-direction beater (9) is connected to an X-direction connecting plate (10) on the outside. An X-direction drag plate (12) is provided at the top of the X-direction connecting plate (10). The X-direction drag plate (12) is installed and connected to the X-direction synchronous belt (11).

5. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The X-axis clapper assembly also includes an X-axis guide rail pair to improve the motion stability of the X-axis clapper (9). The X-axis guide rail pair includes an X-axis linear guide rail (13) installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate (7). An X-axis slider (14) is slidably connected on the X-axis linear guide rail (13). The X-axis slider (14) is connected to the X-axis drag plate (12).

6. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The X-direction connecting plate (10) is equipped with a pressure sensor (20) for detecting the pressure of the flowers closing.

7. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The Y-direction clapper assembly includes a set of Y-direction clapper units and a Y-direction drive assembly that drives the Y-direction clapper units to move in opposite directions or in opposite directions. The Y-direction drive assembly includes a Y-direction synchronous belt (15) installed on the lower surface of the lifting plate (7), which is driven to rotate by a Y-direction motor (16); a set of Y-direction clapper units are located on both sides of the Y-direction synchronous belt (15).

8. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The Y-direction clapping unit includes a Y-direction intermediate clapping plate (22) and a Y-direction split clapping plate (23). There are two Y-direction split clapping plates (23), and there is a gap between the two Y-direction split clapping plates (23). The Y-direction intermediate clapping plate (22) is located outside the Y-direction split clapping plate (23) and covers the gap.

9. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The Y-direction clapper assembly also includes a Y-direction guide rail pair to improve the motion stability of the Y-direction clapper unit. The Y-direction guide rail pair includes a Y-direction linear guide rail (19) installed inside the X-direction connecting plate (10). A Y-direction slider (21) is slidably connected on the Y-direction linear guide rail (19). The Y-direction split clapper (23) is installed on the Y-direction slider (21). The top of the Y-direction intermediate beater (22) is equipped with a Y-direction drag plate (17), and the Y-direction drag plate (17) is connected to the Y-direction synchronous belt (15); the Y-direction split beater (23) is connected to the Y-direction slider (21); A connecting rod (18) is installed on the Y-direction drag plate (17). The connecting rod (18) passes through the Y-direction drag plate (17), and both ends of the connecting rod (18) pass through the Y-direction slider (21).

10. The flower packaging gathering device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flower support rod (1) is a U-shaped carrier.

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