Box folding and sealing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses box folding and sealing equipment which comprises an adsorption assembly, a cover folding assembly and a mechanical arm, and the adsorption assembly is used for opening a sheet-shaped paper box; the cover folding assembly comprises a first rack, a first cover folding piece, a second cover folding piece and a pair of guide rods, wherein the first cover folding piece, the second cover folding piece and the pair of guide rods are arranged on the first rack. The first cover folding piece and the second cover folding piece are matched to fold a first swing cover and a third swing cover which are oppositely arranged on a carton. The pair of guide rods are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the first machine frame. The carton moves to achieve folding of the first swing cover and the third swing cover, and then a second swing cover and a fourth swing cover which are oppositely arranged on the carton are folded through the pair of guide rods. The mechanical arm is fixedly connected with the adsorption assembly and used for driving the adsorption assembly to rotate and move. The box folding and sealing equipment is easy to operate and high in efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cardboard box processing technology, and in particular to a box folding and sealing device. Background Technology

[0002] As an indispensable part of modern logistics, packaging cartons bear the important responsibility of containing, protecting, and presenting products aesthetically. The physical performance indicators of packaging cartons serve as the basis for their quality assessment, and the accuracy and reliability of test data require good testing environment conditions.

[0003] With the rapid development of modern industrial automation, traditional cardboard packaging still dominates the logistics industry in my country. Currently, cardboard box folding and sealing is usually done manually. Of course, there are some sealing machines on the market, but most of the sealing machines currently in use use cylinders to push the push plate to fold the bottom flaps of the cardboard box one by one to achieve the sealing operation, which is complicated and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a box folding and sealing device that is simple to operate and highly efficient.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A box-folding and sealing device, comprising:

[0007] An adsorption assembly includes a driving component, a first adsorption seat, and a second adsorption seat. The driving component is fixed to the first adsorption seat, and its driving end is fixedly connected to the second adsorption seat. The first adsorption seat and the second adsorption seat are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft, and the first adsorption seat and the second adsorption seat respectively adsorb adjacent side walls of a cardboard box. The driving component drives the second adsorption seat to rotate around the rotating shaft until it is perpendicular to the first adsorption seat, so as to open the sheet-like cardboard box.

[0008] A flap folding assembly includes a first frame and a first flap folding member, a second flap folding member, and a pair of guide rods disposed on the first frame. The first flap folding member is disposed on the first frame and is horizontal. The second flap folding member is disposed on the upper surface of the first flap folding member and is inclined upward and located on the side of the first flap folding member away from the guide rods. The arc-shaped surface of the second flap folding member is smoothly connected to the upper surface of the first flap folding member. The first flap folding member and the second flap folding member cooperate to fold a first flap and a third flap folding member that are opposite to each other on a carton. The pair of guide rods are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the first frame, and the distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods away from the first flap folding member is less than the distance L2 between the ends of the pair of guide rods close to the first flap folding member. The carton moves to fold the first flap and the third flap folding member, and then the pair of guide rods fold the second flap and the fourth flap folding member that are opposite to each other on the carton.

[0009] A robotic arm is fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly and is used to drive the adsorption assembly to rotate and move.

[0010] Furthermore, the second flap includes a first end and a second end, the first end being located above the second end, and the second end extending horizontally toward a side away from the first end to form the first flap, the length L1 of the first flap being greater than the length a of the carton.

[0011] Furthermore, the projection of the pair of guide rods in the vertical direction forms an "eight" shape.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide rod is integrally formed and includes a first guide portion, a second guide portion, and a third guide portion connected in sequence. The first guide portion is disposed close to the first folding cover, and the third guide portion is disposed away from the first folding cover and fixedly connected to the first frame.

[0013] Furthermore, the third guide portion is arranged horizontally and coplanarly with the first folding cover.

[0014] Furthermore, the first guide portion is located below the first folding cover.

[0015] Furthermore, the distance L2 between the two guide rods near the end of the first flap is greater than the width b of the carton.

[0016] Furthermore, the distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods away from the first flap is less than the width b of the carton.

[0017] Furthermore, both the first and second adsorption seats include a plurality of suction cups.

[0018] Furthermore, the box folding and sealing equipment also includes a sealing mechanism, which includes a second frame and a labeling machine, a stamping assembly, and a tape applicator mounted on the second frame. A window is provided on the top of the second frame, and during operation, the labeling machine, the stamping assembly, and the tape applicator are all located directly below the window.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. Through the coordinated action of the first flap, the second flap, and a pair of guide rods with the robotic arm, the four flaps of the carton are closed, which is simple in structure and easy to operate.

[0021] 2. By working in conjunction with the adsorption components and the robotic arm, the automatic transport and positioning of cartons is achieved, optimizing the overall sealing process. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly drawing of a box-folding and sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of a box-folding and sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the adsorption component;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a cardboard box.

[0026] Figure 5 Three-dimensional assembly of the folding cover component Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 Three-dimensional assembly of the folding cover component Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 This is the main view of the folding cover component;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling mechanism;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a top view of the folding cover assembly.

[0031] 1. Adsorption assembly; 10. Driving component; 11. First adsorption seat; 12. Second adsorption seat; 13. Rotating shaft; 15. Suction cup; 2. Folding cover assembly; 20. First frame; 21. First folding cover; 22. Second folding cover; 223. First end; 224. Second end; 23. Guide rod; 231. First guide part; 232. Second guide part; 233. Third guide part; 3. Sealing mechanism; 31. Second frame; 311. Window; 32. Slide table; 33. Labeling machine; 34. Stamping assembly; 35. Tape applicator; 4. Carton sealing assembly; 5. Robot arm; 6. Carton; 61. First flap; 62. Second flap; 63. Third flap; 64. Fourth flap. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following detailed, non-limiting description of the utility model's technical solution, in conjunction with preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings, is provided. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] like Figures 1-9As shown, a box-sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an adsorption assembly 1, a folding assembly 2, and a robotic arm 5. The adsorption assembly 1 includes a driving component 10, a first adsorption seat 11, and a second adsorption seat 12. The driving component 10 is fixed to the first adsorption seat 11, and the driving end of the driving component 10 is fixedly connected to the second adsorption seat 12. The first adsorption seat 11 and the second adsorption seat 12 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 13, and the first adsorption seat 11 and the second adsorption seat 12 adsorb adjacent side walls of the carton 6 respectively. The driving component 10 drives the second adsorption seat 12 to rotate around the rotating shaft 13 until it is perpendicular to the first adsorption seat 11, so as to open the sheet-like carton 6. The first adsorption seat 11 and the second adsorption seat 12 each include a plurality of suction cups 15. The flap folding assembly 2 includes a first frame 20 and a first flap folding member 21, a second flap folding member 22, and a pair of guide rods 23 disposed on the first frame 20. The first flap folding member 21 is disposed on the first frame 20 and is in a horizontal state. The second flap folding member 22 is disposed on the upper surface of the first flap folding member 21 and is inclined upward and located on the side of the first flap folding member 21 away from the guide rods 23. The arc-shaped surface of the second flap folding member 22 is smoothly connected to the upper surface of the first flap folding member 21. The first flap folding member 21 and the second flap folding member 22 cooperate to fold the first flap 61 and the third flap 63 of the carton 6 that are opposite to each other. The pair of guide rods 23 are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the first frame 20, and the distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods 23 away from the first flap folding member 21 is less than the distance L2 between the ends of the pair of guide rods 23 that are close to the first flap folding member 21. After the carton 6 moves to realize the folding of the first flap 61 and the third flap 63, the pair of guide rods 23 are used to fold the second flap 62 and the fourth flap 64 of the carton 6 that are opposite to each other. The robotic arm 5 is fixedly connected to the adsorption component 1 and is used to drive the adsorption component 1 to rotate and move.

[0034] During operation, the adsorption component 1 picks up the unformed cardboard box 6, and the robotic arm 5 moves the cardboard box 6 sequentially through the flap folding component 2 and the sealing mechanism 3, placing the cardboard box 6 at the sealing component 4 of the box sealing equipment. In this embodiment, the sealing component 4 is an existing structure, its function being to secure the flaps of the folded cardboard box 6 with tape or other adhesive materials, ensuring a firm seal and completing the entire sealing process. The robotic arm 5 is preferably a six-axis robot, which, through precise programming, flexibly adjusts its posture to ensure a smooth transition of the cardboard box 6 between components. In other embodiments, a three-axis module can also be used to move the cardboard box 6.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, a first station, a second station, and a third station are spaced apart along the circumference of the robotic arm 5. Unformed cartons 6 are stacked at the first station and manually loaded. The flap-folding assembly 2 and the labeling assembly 3 are both located at the second station. To optimize production cycle time, the flap-folding assembly 2 is positioned close to the first station, and the labeling assembly 3 is positioned close to the third station. The carton sealing assembly 4 is located at the third station.

[0036] like Figure 7 As shown, the second flap 22 includes a first end 223 and a second end 224. The first end 223 is located above the second end 224. The second end 224 extends horizontally toward the side away from the first end 223 to form a first flap 21. The length L1 of the first flap 21 is greater than the length a of the carton 6.

[0037] refer to Figure 9 The vertical projections of the pair of guide rods 23 form a figure-eight shape. The distance L2 between the ends of the pair of guide rods 23 closest to the first flap 21 is greater than the width b of the carton 6. The distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods 23 furthest from the first flap 21 is less than the width b of the carton 6.

[0038] refer to Figure 6 The guide rod 23 is integrally formed and includes a first guide portion 231, a second guide portion 232, and a third guide portion 233 connected in sequence. The first guide portion 231 is located close to the first folding cover 21, and the third guide portion 233 is located away from the first folding cover 21 and is fixedly connected to the first frame 20. The third guide portion 233 is horizontally coplanar with the first folding cover 21. The first guide portion 231 is located below the first folding cover 21. The first guide portion 231, the second guide portion 232, and the third guide portion 233 are smoothly connected and guide the second flap 62 and the fourth flap 64 to fold during the horizontal movement of the carton 6.

[0039] like Figure 8 As shown, the carton sealing equipment also includes a sealing mechanism 3. The sealing mechanism 3 includes a second frame 31 and a labeling machine 33, a stamping assembly 34, and a tape applicator 35 mounted on the second frame 31. A window 311 is provided on the top of the second frame 31. During operation, the labeling machine 33, the stamping assembly 34, and the tape applicator 35 are all located directly below the window 311. The labeling machine 33 accurately labels the carton 6 through the window 311, the stamping assembly 34 simultaneously stamps the carton, and the tape applicator 35 quickly seals the carton, ensuring efficient and aesthetically pleasing sealing of the carton 6. The entire process is highly automated, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0040] To facilitate manual replenishment of the labeling machine 33, stamping assembly 34, and tape applicator 35, the labeling mechanism 3 also includes a slide table 32, on which the labeling machine 33, stamping assembly 34, and tape applicator 35 are all mounted. During operation, the slide table 32 moves the labeling machine 33, stamping assembly 34, and tape applicator 35 directly below the window 311; when replenishment is needed, the slide table 32 moves the labeling machine 33, stamping assembly 34, and tape applicator 35 out from directly below the window 311 for manual replenishment.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A box-folding and sealing device, characterized in that, include: An adsorption assembly (1) includes a driving component (10), a first adsorption seat (11), and a second adsorption seat (12). The driving component (10) is fixed to the first adsorption seat (11), and the driving end of the driving component (10) is fixedly connected to the second adsorption seat (12). The first adsorption seat (11) and the second adsorption seat (12) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft (13), and the first adsorption seat (11) and the second adsorption seat (12) adsorb adjacent side walls of the carton (6) respectively. The driving component (10) drives the second adsorption seat (12) to rotate around the rotating shaft (13) until it is perpendicular to the first adsorption seat (11) so as to open the sheet-like carton (6). A folding cover assembly (2) includes a first frame (20) and a first folding cover member (21), a second folding cover member (22), and a pair of guide rods (23) disposed on the first frame (20). The first folding cover member (21) is disposed on the first frame (20) and is in a horizontal state. The second folding cover member (22) is disposed on the upper surface of the first folding cover member (21) and is inclined upward and located on the side of the first folding cover member (21) away from the guide rods (23). The arc-shaped surface of the second folding cover member (22) is smoothly connected to the upper surface of the first folding cover member (21). The first flap (61) and the second flap (22) cooperate to fold the first flap (61) and the third flap (63) of the carton (6) which are opposite to each other; a pair of guide rods (23) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first frame (20), and the distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods (23) away from the first flap (21) is less than the distance L2 between the ends of the pair of guide rods (23) close to the first flap (21); after the carton (6) moves to realize the folding of the first flap (61) and the third flap (63), the second flap (62) and the fourth flap (64) of the carton (6) which are opposite to each other are folded by the pair of guide rods (23); A robotic arm (5) is fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly (1) and is used to drive the adsorption assembly (1) to rotate and move.

2. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second flap (22) includes a first end (223) and a second end (224), the first end (223) being located above the second end (224), and the second end (224) extending horizontally toward a side away from the first end (223) to form the first flap (21), the length L1 of the first flap (21) being greater than the length a of the carton (6).

3. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projection of the pair of guide rods (23) in the vertical direction is in the shape of an "eight".

4. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide rod (23) is integrally formed and includes a first guide part (231), a second guide part (232) and a third guide part (233) connected in sequence. The first guide part (231) is disposed close to the first cover (21), and the third guide part (233) is disposed away from the first cover (21) and fixedly connected to the first frame (20).

5. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third guide portion (233) is arranged horizontally and coplanarly with the first folding cover (21).

6. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first guide portion (231) is located below the first folding cover (21).

7. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance L2 between the two guide rods (23) near the end of the first flap (21) is greater than the width b of the carton (6).

8. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The distance L3 between the ends of the pair of guide rods (23) away from the first flap (21) is less than the width b of the carton (6).

9. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the first adsorption seat (11) and the second adsorption seat (12) include a plurality of suction cups (15).

10. The box-folding and sealing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box folding and sealing equipment also includes a sealing mechanism (3), which includes a second frame (31) and a labeling machine (33), a stamping assembly (34) and a tape applicator (35) mounted on the second frame (31). A window (311) is provided on the top of the second frame (31). During operation, the labeling machine (33), the stamping assembly (34) and the tape applicator (35) are all located directly below the window (311).

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