A utensil panel folding box apparatus

By designing an automated folding mechanism for tableware panel folding equipment, the problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity of manual operation are solved, and efficient automated processing and assembly of tableware panels are realized.

CN224296710UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29TONGDA CHUANGZHI (SHISHI) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGDA CHUANGZHI (SHISHI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the processing and assembly of tableware panel boxes rely on manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and high labor intensity.

Method used

Design a tableware panel folding device, comprising a support platform, a top column, a pressing component, a pushing component, and a robotic arm, to achieve automatic processing and assembly of tableware panels through an automated folding mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It improved processing efficiency, reduced manual labor intensity, and enabled automated production of tableware panels.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of for tableware panel folding box equipment, the tableware panel needing processing is placed on support table, four top columns lift four folding ears to make it by horizontal state conversion for inclined or vertical state, adjust lower pressure assembly again, make its lower pressure bottom plate and support plate adhere, at the action of recess at this time, first side, second side, third side and clamping block are converted from horizontal state to vertical state, and the outer wall of folding ear and second side adhere, then adjust first push assembly again to make it third side and clamping block are converted from vertical state to horizontal state, finally third side and clamping block are converted from horizontal state to vertical state by adjusting second push assembly, at this time third side and second side adhere, clamping block enters into card slot, at this time, automatic processing and assembling work to tableware panel is completed, relative to artificial processing and assembling, the equipment not only greatly improves processing efficiency, and avoids the problem of great manual labor intensity.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding box equipment technology, and in particular to a folding box equipment for tableware panels. Background Technology

[0002] Our company now undertakes the work of Figure 6 The tableware panel shown is processed as follows Figure 9 The business of the cardboard boxes shown, such as Figure 6 As shown, the cutlery panel includes a rectangular base plate 51. The two long sides of the base plate 51 are folded and connected to a first side plate 52. Both ends of the first side plate 52 are folded and connected to a flap 53. The two short sides of the base plate 51 are folded and connected to a second side plate 54. The two second side plates 54 are folded and connected to a third side plate 55 on opposite sides. The two third side plates 55 are provided with at least one locking block 56 on opposite sides. At least one slot 57 adapted to the locking block 56 is provided at the connection between the two short sides of the base plate 51 and the second side plate 54. A cover plate 58 is folded and connected to the side of the first side plate 52 on the side opposite to the base plate 51. The side wall of the cover plate 58 is folded and connected to a fourth side plate 59.

[0003] The specific processing and assembly steps are as follows: fold the four flaps 53, then fold the two first sides 52 and the second side 54 in sequence, so that it is in the shape of... Figure 7 Finally, fold the third side 55 to allow the card block 56 to enter the slot 57, as shown. Figure 9 As shown.

[0004] Currently, the above-mentioned processing and assembly operations are performed manually, which not only results in low processing efficiency but also in high labor intensity. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a tableware panel folding box device to solve the problems of low processing efficiency and high labor intensity of manual operation in processing and assembling paper boxes.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a folding box device for tableware panels, wherein the tableware panel includes a rectangular base plate, the two long sides of the base plate are folded and connected to a first side, both ends of the first side are folded and connected to folded ears, the two short sides of the base plate are folded and connected to a second side, and the two second side plates are folded and connected to a third side on opposite sides, each of the two third side plates having at least one locking block on opposite sides, and at least one locking groove adapted to the locking block is provided at the connection between the two short sides of the base plate and the second side. The folding box device includes a folding box mechanism, the folding box mechanism including:

[0007] A support platform, wherein a groove adapted to the size of the base plate is provided on the support platform;

[0008] A support plate, wherein the height of the top surface of the support plate is lower than the height of the top surface of the support platform;

[0009] Four top posts are located on the support platform and are used to change the folded lug from a horizontal state to an inclined or vertical state.

[0010] A pressing component, which is used to change the first side, the second side, the third side and the locking block from a horizontal state to a vertical state;

[0011] A first pushing component is used to change the third side and the card block from a vertical state to a horizontal state;

[0012] When the second pushing component changes the third side and the card block from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the third side and the second side are in contact, and the card block is located in the card slot.

[0013] Preferably, the pressing assembly includes a third driving member and a top plate, wherein the third driving member drives the top plate to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform, and the top plate is located directly above the groove.

[0014] Preferably, it further includes a third pushing component, which includes a sixth driving member and a pressure plate. The sixth driving member is fixed to the top plate and drives the pressure plate to move horizontally along a second side direction perpendicular to the vertical state.

[0015] Preferably, the first pushing component is symmetrically disposed on both sides of the top surface of the support platform. The first pushing component includes a fourth driving member and a first pushing plate. The fourth driving member drives the first pushing plate to move horizontally along the third side direction perpendicular to the vertical state.

[0016] Preferably, the second pushing component is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the support platform. The second pushing component includes a fifth driving member and a pressure roller. The fifth driving member is used to drive the pressure roller to rotate and change the third side and the locking block from a horizontal state to a vertical state.

[0017] Preferably, it further includes a first driving member and a feeding assembly. The first driving member is used to drive the support plate to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform. The feeding assembly includes a seventh driving member, a second push plate, and a conveyor belt disposed on one side of the support platform. When the top surface of the support plate is flush with the top surface of the support platform, the seventh driving member drives the second push plate to move horizontally along a direction parallel to the top surface of the support platform to push the tableware panel onto the conveyor belt.

[0018] Preferably, it further includes a second driving member, which drives the top column to move in a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform.

[0019] Preferably, it also includes a robotic arm and a storage rack for stacking and storing tableware panels, wherein the robotic arm is used to pick up the tableware panels one by one from the storage rack and place them on the support platform.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects that this utility model can achieve are:

[0021] This invention places the tableware panel to be processed on a support platform, with the base plate corresponding to the groove. At this time, four top columns lift the four folded ears, changing them from a horizontal state to an inclined or vertical state. Then, the pressing component is adjusted to make the pressing base plate fit with the support plate. Under the action of the groove, the first side, second side, third side and the locking block change from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and the outer wall of the folded ear fits with the second side. Then, the first pushing component is adjusted to change the third side and the locking block from a vertical state to a horizontal state. Finally, the second pushing component is adjusted to change the third side and the locking block from a horizontal state to a vertical state. At this time, the third side and the second side fit together, and the locking block enters the locking groove. This completes the automatic processing and assembly of the tableware panel. Compared with manual processing and assembly, this equipment not only greatly improves processing efficiency, but also avoids the problem of high manual labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the folding box device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support platform, support plate, first driving component, second driving component, support frame, third driving component, top plate, sixth driving component and seventh driving component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support platform, top column, support plate, fourth driving component, first push plate and pressure roller of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third driving component, top plate, seventh driving component, and second push plate of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top plate, the sixth driving component, and the pressure plate structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tableware panel before it is processed and assembled.

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the transformation of the first, second, and third sides of the cutlery panel and the locking block from a horizontal to a vertical state;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the third side of the cutlery panel and the locking block changing from a vertical to a horizontal state;

[0030] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tableware panel after processing and assembly;

[0031] The components are as follows: 1. Folding box mechanism; 11. Support platform; 12. First driving component; 13. Second driving component; 14. Top column; 15. Support plate; 16. Support frame; 17. Third driving component; 18. Top plate; 19. Fourth driving component; 110. First push plate; 111. Sixth driving component; 112. Pressure plate; 113. Pressure roller; 114. Seventh driving component; 115. Second push plate; 2. Storage rack; 3. Robot arm; 4. Conveyor belt; 51. Base plate; 52. First side; 53. Folding ear; 54. Second side; 55. Third side; 56. Locking block; 57. Locking groove; 58. Cover plate; 59. Fourth side. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0034] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a folding device for tableware panels, such as... Figure 6As shown, the cutlery panel includes a rectangular base plate 51. The two long sides of the base plate 51 are folded together to form first side plates 52. Both ends of the first side plates 52 are folded together to form lugs 53 (the lugs 53 improve the sealing of the connection between the first side plates 52 and the second side plates 54 when both are in a vertical position). The two short sides of the base plate 51 are folded together to form second side plates 54. The length of the first side plate 52 is less than the length of the long side of the base plate 51, and the length of the second side plate 54 matches the length of the short side of the base plate 51. Preferably, the thickness of the two lugs 53 plus the length of the first side plate 52 equals the length of the long side of the base plate 51. This facilitates a tight fit between the lugs 53 and the second side plates 54 after folding. Both sides 54 are folded and connected to a third side 55 on the opposite side (the crease width of the second side 54 and the third side 55 is set to be the thickness of the folding ear 53, so that the locking block 56 can accurately enter the slot 57 when the third side 55 is folded later, and ensure that the third side 55 and the second side 54 are parallel at this time). Each of the two third sides 55 is provided with at least one locking block 56 on the opposite side. At least one slot 57 adapted to the locking block 56 is opened at the connection between the two short sides of the bottom plate 51 and the second side 54. The folding box device includes a folding box mechanism 1. The folding box mechanism 1 includes a support platform 11, a support plate 15, a top column 14, a pressing component, a first pushing component, and a second pushing component.

[0035] The support platform 11 has a groove that matches the size of the base plate 51;

[0036] The height of the top surface of the support plate 15 is lower than the height of the top surface of the support platform 11.

[0037] Four top posts 14 are located on the support platform 11. The top posts 14 are used to change the folding lug 53 from a horizontal state to an inclined or vertical state.

[0038] The pressing component is used to change the first side 52, the second side 54, the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a horizontal state to a vertical state;

[0039] The first push component is used to change the third side 55 and the block 56 from a vertical state to a horizontal state;

[0040] When the second pushing component changes the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the third side 55 and the second side 54 are in contact, and the locking block 56 is located in the locking slot 57.

[0041] When it is necessary to fold the cutlery panel, the cutlery panel that needs to be processed (such as...) Figure 6As shown, the tableware panel is placed on the support platform 11, with the base plate 51 corresponding to the groove. At this time, the four top pillars 14 lift the four folding ears 53, changing them from a horizontal state to an inclined or vertical state. Then, the pressing component is adjusted so that the pressing base plate 51 is in contact with the support plate 15. At this time, under the action of the groove, the first side 52, the second side 54, the third side 55 and the locking block 56 change from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and the outer wall of the folding ear 53 is in contact with the second side 54, that is, the tableware panel is changed from a horizontal state to a vertical state. Figure 6 State transition Figure 7 After adjusting the first pushing component, the third side 55 and the locking block 56 are changed from a vertical state to a horizontal state, that is, the tableware panel changes from a vertical state to a horizontal state. Figure 7 State transition Figure 8 Finally, by adjusting the second pushing component, the third side 55 and the locking block 56 are changed from a horizontal state to a vertical state. At this time, the third side 55 and the second side 54 are in contact, and the locking block 56 enters the locking slot 57, that is, the tableware panel is... Figure 8 State transition Figure 9 At this point, the automatic processing and assembly of the tableware panel is complete. Compared with manual processing and assembly, this equipment not only greatly improves processing efficiency, but also avoids the problem of high labor intensity.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the pressing assembly includes a third driving member 17 (which can be a cylinder) and a top plate 18. The size of the top plate 18 is smaller than the size of the groove. The third driving member 17 drives the top plate 18 to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform 11. The top plate 18 is located directly above the groove.

[0043] when Figure 6 After the cutlery panel is placed on the top surface of the support platform 11, the bottom plate 51 corresponds to the groove. Adjusting the third driving component 17 moves the top plate 18 downwards, causing it to press against the bottom plate 51 and enter the groove to fit against the top surface of the support plate 15. At this time, under the action of the groove, the first side 52, the second side 54, the third side 55, and the locking block 56 change from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and the outer wall of the folding lug 53 fits against the second side 54. That is, the cutlery panel changes from a horizontal state to a vertical state. Figure 6 State transition Figure 7 state.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a third pushing assembly, which includes a sixth driving member 111 (which can be a cylinder) and a pressure plate 112. The sixth driving member 111 is fixed to the top plate 18, and the sixth driving member 111 drives the pressure plate 112 to move horizontally along the direction perpendicular to the second side 54 in the vertical state, that is, the tableware panel is moved from the top plate 18 to the pressure plate 112. Figure 7 State transition Figure 8 state;

[0045] To ensure that the second side 54 is not affected during the transition of the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a vertical to a horizontal state, after the first side 52, the second side 54, the third side 55, and the locking block 56 have transitioned from a horizontal to a vertical state, before adjusting the first pushing assembly, the sixth driving component 111 is adjusted to drive the pressure plate 112 to move, so that the pressure plate 112 is pressed tightly against the second side 54 and fits against the inner wall of the groove. This ensures that when the first pushing assembly is adjusted subsequently, only the transition of the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a vertical to a horizontal state will occur, and the second side 54 will not be affected. After adjusting the first pushing assembly to transition the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a vertical to a horizontal state, the sixth driving component 111 is adjusted to reset the pressure plate 112, thus ensuring that the subsequent operation of the second pushing assembly to push the locking block 56 into the locking slot 57 will not be affected.

[0046] Meanwhile, after the third side 55 and the locking block 56 are changed from a horizontal state to a vertical state by the second pushing component, the third side 55 and the second side 54 are put into contact, and the locking block 56 is located in the slot 57, the sixth driving component 111 is adjusted to drive the pressure plate 112 to move, so that the third side 55 and the second side 54 are pressed tightly against the side wall of the groove, which plays a further pressing role and ensures that the locking block 56 is stably in the slot 57.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first pushing component is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the support platform 11. The first pushing component includes a fourth driving member 19 (which can be a cylinder) and a first push plate 110 (the size of the first push plate 110 is smaller than the length of the second side 54 to ensure that there is enough space for the second pushing component to work). The fourth driving member 19 drives the first push plate 110 to move horizontally along the direction perpendicular to the third side 55 in the vertical state.

[0048] When the cutlery panel is Figure 6 State transition Figure 7 After adjusting the fourth drive component 19 to move the first push plate 110, it changes the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a vertical state to a horizontal state, that is, the tableware panel changes from a vertical state to a horizontal state. Figure 7 State transition Figure 8 state.

[0049] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the second pushing component is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the support platform 11. The second pushing component includes a fifth driving component (which can be a motor, but is not shown in the figure. Specifically, the output end of the motor is fixed to a connecting rod, and one end of the connecting rod is fixed to a pressure roller 113) and a pressure roller 113. The fifth driving component is used to drive the pressure roller 113 to rotate and change the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a horizontal state to a vertical state.

[0050] After adjusting the fourth driving component 19 to move the first push plate 110, causing it to change the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a vertical state to a horizontal state, the bottom of the first push plate 110 still presses against and adheres to the third side 55 to prevent the third side 55 from rebounding. Then, the fifth driving component is driven to rotate the pressure roller 113, thereby changing the third side 55 and the locking block 56 from a horizontal state to a vertical state, that is, the tableware panel is changed from a horizontal state to a vertical state. Figure 8 State transition Figure 9 state.

[0051] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a first driving member 12 (which can be a cylinder) and a feeding assembly. The first driving member 12 is used to drive the support plate 15 to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform 11. The feeding assembly includes a seventh driving member 114 (which can be a cylinder), a second push plate 115, and a conveyor belt 4 located on one side of the support platform 11. When the top surface of the support plate 15 is flush with the top surface of the support platform 11, the seventh driving member 114 drives the second push plate 115 to move horizontally along a direction parallel to the top surface of the support platform 11 to push the tableware panel onto the conveyor belt 4. Therefore, the height of the conveyor belt 4 is not higher than the height of the top surface of the support platform 11.

[0052] The top surface of the support platform 11 is provided with a support frame 16, and the seventh driving component 114 and the third driving component 17 are both located on the support frame 16. When the tableware panel is moved from the support frame 16... Figure 6 State folded into Figure 9 When in the state, adjust the first drive component 12 to drive the support plate 15 to move upward until the top surface of the support plate 15 is flush with the top surface of the support platform 11. Then adjust the seventh drive component 114 to drive the second push plate 115 to push the folded box to move from the support plate 15 to the conveyor belt 4, thereby completing the automatic unloading of the folded box and avoiding the trouble of manual unloading.

[0053] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a second driving member 13, which can be a cylinder. The second driving member 13 drives the top column 14 to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform 11.

[0054] When it is necessary to push the folded box onto the conveyor belt 4, the second drive component 13 is adjusted to drive the top column 14 downward, so that the top of the top column 14 is not higher than the top surface of the support platform 11, ensuring that the top column 14 will not affect the smooth pushing of the box onto the conveyor belt 4. When it is necessary to use it to lift the folding ear 53, the second drive component 13 is adjusted to drive the top column 14 upward, so that the top of the top column 14 is higher than the top surface of the support platform 11.

[0055] like Figure 1As shown, it also includes a robotic arm 3 and a storage rack 2 for stacking and storing tableware panels. The robotic arm 3 is used to pick up the tableware panels one by one from the storage rack 2 and place them on the support platform 11. With this setting, the automatic feeding of tableware panels can be realized, achieving fully automated production and avoiding the trouble of manual feeding.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding device for tableware panels, characterized in that, The tableware panel includes a rectangular base plate (51). The two long sides of the base plate (51) are folded and connected to a first side plate (52). Both ends of the first side plate (52) are folded and connected to folded ears (53). The two short sides of the base plate (51) are folded and connected to a second side plate (54). The two second side plates (54) are folded and connected to a third side plate (55) on opposite sides. Each of the two third side plates (55) on opposite sides is provided with at least one locking block (56). At least one slot (57) adapted to the locking block (56) is provided at the connection between the two short sides of the base plate (51) and the second side plate (54). The folding box device includes a folding box mechanism (1). The folding box mechanism (1) includes: A support platform (11) is provided on which a groove adapted to the size of the base plate (51) is formed; The support plate (15) has a top surface height position lower than the top surface height position of the support platform (11); Four top posts (14) are located on the support platform (11). The top posts (14) are used to change the folding lug (53) from a horizontal state to an inclined or vertical state. A pressing assembly is used to change the first side (52), the second side (54), the third side (55) and the locking block (56) from a horizontal state to a vertical state; The first pushing component is used to change the third side (55) and the card block (56) from a vertical state to a horizontal state; When the second pushing component changes the third side (55) and the card block (56) from a horizontal state to a vertical state, the third side (55) and the second side (54) are in contact, and the card block (56) is located in the card slot (57).

2. The tableware panel folding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing assembly includes a third drive member (17) and a top plate (18). The third drive member (17) drives the top plate (18) to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform (11). The top plate (18) is located directly above the groove.

3. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a third pushing assembly, which includes a sixth driving member (111) and a pressure plate (112). The sixth driving member (111) is fixed on the top plate (18) and drives the pressure plate (112) to move horizontally along the direction perpendicular to the second side (54) in the vertical state.

4. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first pushing component is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the support platform (11). The first pushing component includes a fourth driving member (19) and a first push plate (110). The fourth driving member (19) drives the first push plate (110) to move horizontally along the direction perpendicular to the third side (55) in the vertical state.

5. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second pushing component is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the support platform (11). The second pushing component includes a fifth driving member and a pressure roller (113). The fifth driving member is used to drive the pressure roller (113) to rotate and change the third side (55) and the locking block (56) from a horizontal state to a vertical state.

6. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a first driving member (12) and a feeding assembly. The first driving member (12) is used to drive the support plate (15) to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform (11). The feeding assembly includes a seventh driving member (114), a second push plate (115) and a conveyor belt (4) located on one side of the support platform (11). When the top surface of the support plate (15) is flush with the top surface of the support platform (11), the seventh driving member (114) drives the second push plate (115) to move horizontally along a direction parallel to the top surface of the support platform (11) to push the tableware panel onto the conveyor belt (4).

7. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second drive member (13), which drives the top column (14) to move along a direction perpendicular to the top surface of the support platform (11).

8. The folding box device for tableware panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a robotic arm (3) and a storage rack (2) for stacking and storing tableware panels. The robotic arm (3) is used to pick up the tableware panels one by one from the storage rack (2) and place them on the support platform (11).