An automatic boxing production line

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automatic boxing production line, including product conveying line, carton conveying line, automatic boxing machine and discharge conveying line, and automatic boxing machine is equipped with boxing manipulator, product feed line and carton feed line, product conveying line is connected with drum unordered material arranging machine, drum unordered material arranging machine is connected with product feed line, carton conveying line and carton feed line, and the discharge end of carton feed line is connected with discharge conveying line.The utility model's product conveying line conveys product to drum unordered material arranging machine, after arrangement, it is sent into product feed line.Meanwhile, carton conveying line supplies carton to carton feed line.Product feed line conveys product, and carton feed line conveys carton respectively to boxing manipulator work station.Boxing manipulator grabs product and puts into carton, completes boxing operation.Subsequently, full carton is conveyed to storage area via discharge conveying line.Boxing operation is automatically completed, and boxing efficiency is significantly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of packaging equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic boxing production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the processing and production process, after the products are produced, they need to be packed into boxes for easy transportation and warehousing. The existing packing process requires manual operation, which involves manually opening the box panels and manually packing the items into the box. This is entirely manual operation, but workers are prone to fatigue from long hours of packing, which affects packing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated packing production line to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic cartoning production line, comprising a product conveying line, a carton conveying line, an automatic carton packer, and a discharge conveying line. The automatic carton packer is equipped with a carton packing robot, a product feeding line, and a carton feeding line. The product conveying line is connected to a roller unordered feeder, which is connected to the product feeding line. The carton conveying line is connected to the carton feeding line, and the discharge end of the carton feeding line is connected to the discharge conveying line.

[0005] Preferably, a product distribution line is provided between the product conveyor line and the roller unordered material sorting machine, and the product distribution line is connected to multiple roller unordered material sorting machines, each of which is connected to an automatic case packing machine.

[0006] Preferably, the discharge end of the carton feeding line of each of the automatic carton packing machines is connected to the discharge conveyor line via a busbar.

[0007] Preferably, the output end of the product feeding line is connected to a product return line.

[0008] Preferably, a temporary carton storage and supply line is provided between the carton conveying line and the carton feeding line.

[0009] Preferably, the product feeding line is fixedly equipped with a product shaping device.

[0010] Preferably, the discharge conveyor line is fixedly equipped with a boxing and shaping mechanism.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This utility model's product conveyor line transports products to be packaged to a roller unordered sorting machine, which neatly arranges the products before conveying them to an automatic case packer. Simultaneously, a carton conveyor line transports cartons to the automatic case packer, and a product feeding line transports the products to be packaged to the case packing robot. The carton feeding line then transports the cartons to the case packing robot, which grabs the products and places them into the cartons, quickly completing the case packing operation. After case packing, the products are transported to the storage area by an unloading conveyor line, automatically completing the case packing operation and improving packing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is the first perspective structural view of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is the second perspective structural view of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an internal structural view of the automatic box packing machine of this utility model.

[0016] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Product conveyor line; 2. Carton conveyor line; 3. Automatic carton packer; 4. Discharge conveyor line; 5. Carton packing robot; 6. Product feeding line; 7. Carton feeding line; 8. Roller unordered material handling machine; 9. Product distribution line; 10. Convergence line; 11. Product return line; 12. Carton temporary storage and supply line; 13. Product shaping device; 14. Carton shaping mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Example 1:

[0019] like Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model provides an automatic carton packing production line, including a product conveyor line 1, a carton conveyor line 2, an automatic carton packer 3, and an output conveyor line 4. The automatic carton packer 3 is equipped with a packing robot 5, a product feeding line 6, and a carton feeding line 7. The product conveyor line 1 is connected to a roller unordered feeder 8, which is connected to the product feeding line 6. The carton conveyor line 2 is connected to the carton feeding line 7, and the output end of the carton feeding line 7 is connected to the output conveyor line 4. A product distribution line 9 is provided between the product conveyor line 1 and the roller unordered feeder 8, and multiple roller unordered feeders 8 are connected to the product distribution line 9. Each roller unordered feeder 8 is connected to one automatic carton packer 3. The output end of the carton feeding line 7 of each automatic carton packer 3 is connected to the output conveyor line 4 through a busbar 10. The output end of the product feeding line 6 is connected to a product return line 11. A temporary carton storage and supply line 12 is provided between the carton conveyor line 2 and the carton feeding line 7. A product shaping device 13 is fixedly installed on the product feeding line 6. A carton packing and shaping mechanism 14 is fixedly installed on the discharge conveyor line 4.

[0020] Through the above technical solution, the product conveyor line 1 of this utility model conveys the products to be packaged to the roller unordered sorting machine 8. The roller unordered sorting machine 8 arranges the products to be packaged neatly and then conveys them to the automatic case packer 3. At the same time, the carton conveyor line 2 conveys the cartons to the automatic case packer 3. The product feeding line 6 conveys the products to be packaged to the position of the case packing robot 5. The carton feeding line 7 conveys the cartons to the position of the case packing robot 5. The case packing robot 5 grabs the products to be packaged and puts them into the carton, quickly completing the case packing operation. After the case packing is completed, the product is conveyed to the storage area by the discharge conveyor line 4, automatically completing the case packing operation and improving the case packing efficiency.

[0021] Example 2:

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment achieves rapid product packing through automated equipment. During production line operation, the product conveyor line 1 continuously transports the products to be packaged to the roller unordered sorting machine 8. The roller unordered sorting machine 8 uses a conveyor platform composed of multiple sets of rollers. The rotational movement of the rollers automatically adjusts the position and direction of the products during transport, eliminating differences in spacing and direction between products, ensuring that the products enter the next process in a neat and orderly manner. After sorting, the products are transported through the product feeding line 6 to the working area of ​​the packing robot 5 of the automatic packing machine 3.

[0023] Meanwhile, the carton conveyor line 2 transports folded empty cartons to the automatic carton packer 3. The carton feeding line 7 uses a belt conveyor mechanism to smoothly transport the cartons to the working position of the packing robot 5. After the cartons reach the designated position, the carton opening device equipped with the automatic carton packer 3 first unfolds the folded cartons to form a shape, preparing them for subsequent packing operations.

[0024] The packing robot 5 employs a multi-axis robotic arm structure with an adaptive gripper at its end. The robot uses a vision positioning system to accurately identify the position coordinates of the product and the carton, calculating the optimal gripping path. When the product reaches the gripping position, the robot quickly and accurately grasps it and places it into the carton according to a preset packing pattern. During the packing process, the robot automatically adjusts its gripping force based on the product size to ensure the product is not damaged during transfer.

[0025] The packed cartons are conveyed to the discharge conveyor line 4 via the discharge end of the carton feeding line 7. The discharge conveyor line 4 employs a segmented conveying design, allowing for speed adjustment based on subsequent process requirements. During the conveying process, the system automatically detects the completion status of the packing, ensuring that each carton contains the prescribed quantity of products. The entire packing process requires no manual intervention, achieving fully automated operation from product transport to packing completion.

[0026] Through the coordinated operation of various conveyor lines and the precise control of the automatic case packer 3, highly efficient continuous case packing operations are achieved. The roller unordered feeder 8 ensures the neatness of product input, creating favorable conditions for subsequent automated case packing. The automatic case packer 3, through the collaborative work of the robotic arm and conveyor system, significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of case packing operations. The setting of the discharge conveyor line 4 enables the timely delivery of packaged products to designated areas, forming a complete automated production process. The entire system operates stably, and the case packing efficiency is significantly higher than that of traditional manual operation methods.

[0027] Example 3:

[0028] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the product conveyor line 1 continuously transports the products to be packaged to the product distribution line 9. The product distribution line 9 adopts a diversion and transfer mechanism, which can evenly distribute the products to multiple branch conveyor channels according to a preset program. Each branch conveyor channel is connected to a roller unordered sorting machine 8 at its end, forming a multi-channel parallel processing system. The roller unordered sorting machine 8, through its unique roller arrangement and rotational motion, automatically adjusts the posture and arrangement direction of randomly entering products during the conveying process. After sorting, the products maintain a uniform orientation and spacing, and are accurately transported to the corresponding automatic case packer 3 via the product feeding line 6.

[0029] The carton conveyor line 2 employs a main conveyor belt combined with a sorting device, which can divert empty cartons to various automatic carton packers 3 according to packing requirements. Each automatic carton packer 3 is equipped with an independent packing robot system 5, which uses a vision recognition system to accurately locate the product and carton. Once the product and carton are in place, the robot performs a gripping action, smoothly moving the product into the carton. The packed cartons then converge into the main discharge channel via their respective discharge conveyor lines 4, and are finally transported to the storage area.

[0030] The product distribution line 9 enables multi-path parallel processing, significantly improving overall packing efficiency. When capacity needs to be expanded, simply add new branch channels to the distribution line, connecting additional material handling and packing machines, demonstrating excellent scalability. The system adopts a distributed control architecture, allowing each subsystem to operate independently or collaboratively through a central controller, ensuring the stability and reliability of the production line.

[0031] Example 4:

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment employs a parallel operation mode of multiple automatic case packers 3, with centralized conveying of cartons after packing achieved through a busbar 10. During production line operation, the product conveyor line 1 continuously transports the products to be packaged to the product distribution line 9. The product distribution line 9 evenly distributes the products to multiple roller unordered sorting machines 8 according to the needs of each packing station. Each roller unordered sorting machine 8, through the synergistic action of vibration and rollers, adjusts the randomly input products into a regular arrangement. Subsequently, the sorted products are conveyed to the corresponding packing station of the automatic case packer 3 via the product feed line 6.

[0033] Meanwhile, the carton conveyor line 2 transports folded empty cartons to the carton feeding line 7 of each automatic carton packer 3. The carton feeding line 7 is equipped with an automatic carton opening device that can automatically unfold and shape flat cartons. When the shaped cartons reach the working area of ​​the packing robot 5, the robot 5 uses a vacuum suction cup or mechanical gripper to grab the neatly arranged products from the product feeding line 6 according to a preset quantity and accurately place them into the unfolded cartons. During the packing process, the robot uses a vision positioning system to correct the gripping position in real time, ensuring the accuracy of product placement within the carton.

[0034] The completed cartons are output from the outlet of the carton feeding line 7 and converge on the main discharge conveyor line 4 via the busbar 10. The busbar 10 adopts an adjustable speed conveyor belt design, which can dynamically adjust the conveying speed according to the working rhythm of each carton packer, avoiding the accumulation of cartons output from different stations at the confluence point. The main discharge conveyor line 4 transports the completed cartons to the sealing station or storage area, realizing fully automated conveying from product to carton.

[0035] Example 5:

[0036] like Figures 1-3As shown, in this embodiment, product conveyor line 1 continuously conveys products to be packaged to roller unordered feeder 8. Roller unordered feeder 8 sorts and arranges the products in an orderly manner, and then conveys the sorted products to product feeding line 6. Simultaneously, carton conveyor line 2 conveys empty cartons to carton feeding line 7, which transports the cartons to the working position of packing robot 5. Packing robot 5 picks up products from product feeding line 6 and accurately places them into cartons, completing the packing operation. The packed cartons are then transported to the storage area by discharge conveyor line 4, realizing an automated packing process.

[0037] However, in the actual packing process, some products may not be successfully picked up by the packing robot 5. For example, due to product placement angle deviation, robot gripping accuracy limitations, or temporary production line malfunctions, some products may remain at the end of the product feeding line 6. To solve this problem, this embodiment adds a product return line 11 at the output end of the product feeding line 6. When products are not picked up by the packing robot 5, these products continue to move along the product feeding line 6 to its output end, and then enter the product return line 11. The product return line 11 re-transports these unpicked products back to the product conveyor line 1, allowing them to re-enter the roller unordered sorting machine 8 for sorting, and then re-enter the packing process.

[0038] The product return line 11 effectively avoids product accumulation problems caused by missed or failed pick-ups. Through the return mechanism, unpacked products can re-enter the production line cycle, ensuring that all products are eventually packed. Furthermore, the product return line 11 works in conjunction with the product conveyor line 1 and the product feeding line 6 to form a closed-loop system, improving the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0039] Through the implementation of this embodiment, the automatic packing production line not only achieves efficient and automated packing operations, but also further enhances the stability and fault tolerance of the production line by setting up the product return line 11, reduces the need for manual intervention, lowers production costs, and improves overall packing efficiency.

[0040] Example 6:

[0041] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a temporary carton storage and supply line 12 is added between the carton conveying line 2 and the carton feeding line 7 to ensure the continuity and stability of carton supply.

[0042] The temporary carton supply line 12 is located between the end of the carton conveyor line 2 and the beginning of the carton feeding line 7, and is used for buffering and temporarily storing cartons. When the carton conveyor line 2 transports folded cartons to the temporary supply line, the temporary supply line arranges and temporarily stores the cartons in an orderly manner through a conveyor belt or chain mechanism. When the automatic case packer 3 needs cartons, the temporary supply line releases the cartons one by one to the carton feeding line 7 as needed, ensuring that the carton supply matches the movement rhythm of the case packing robot 5.

[0043] The temporary carton supply line uses sensors to detect the storage status of cartons. When the number of cartons falls below a set threshold, the system automatically triggers the carton conveyor line 2 to replenish cartons, preventing packing interruptions due to insufficient carton supply. Simultaneously, if the carton feeding line 7 experiences a temporary halt due to malfunction or adjustment, the temporary carton supply line can continue to receive and store cartons, preventing accumulation or blockage of carton conveyor line 2.

[0044] During the packing process, the carton feeding line 7 transports the cartons to the working position of the packing robot 5, which then picks up the products from the product feeding line 6 and packs them into the cartons. Thanks to the presence of the temporary carton supply line, the carton supply remains stable. Even if the carton conveyor line 2 is temporarily stopped for material replacement or maintenance, the temporary carton supply line can still maintain a certain amount of carton supply for a certain period, ensuring the continuous operation of the automatic carton packer 3.

[0045] The completed cartons are transported out by the discharge conveyor line 4, while the temporary storage and supply line continues to receive new cartons, forming a circular supply. This design effectively reduces downtime caused by unstable carton supply, improves overall packing efficiency, reduces the need for manual intervention, and achieves a higher degree of automated production.

[0046] Example 7:

[0047] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a product shaping device 13 is fixedly installed on the product feeding line 6 in this embodiment. It is located on the product feeding line 6 between the roller unordered sorting machine 8 and the packing robot 5. Its main function is to perform shape shaping and standardization processing on the packaged products after unordered sorting. When the product is output from the roller unordered sorting machine 8, it will enter the working area of ​​the product shaping device 13.

[0048] Example 8:

[0049] like Figures 1-3As shown, a carton shaping mechanism 14 is fixedly installed on the discharge conveyor line 4 in this embodiment. After the automatic carton packer 3 completes the product packing operation, the cartons containing the products are conveyed to the discharge conveyor line 4, at which point the carton shaping mechanism 14 begins to work. This mechanism uses multiple sets of adjustable shaping modules, which automatically adjust their positions according to the carton size, applying appropriate pressure simultaneously from multiple sides of the carton. This synchronous pressure application method can effectively eliminate the deformation that may occur in the carton during the packing process, ensuring that each carton maintains a regular cubic shape.

[0050] The working process of the carton shaping mechanism 14 is synchronized with the operation of the discharge conveyor line 4. When the carton enters the shaping station, the conveyor line will pause briefly. At this time, the actuator of the shaping mechanism will move quickly to complete the shaping operation of the carton. After the shaping is completed, the conveyor line continues to run, sending the shaped carton to the next process.

[0051] Through the above implementation methods, the carton shaping mechanism 14 effectively solves the problem of carton deformation during automated carton packing, ensuring the consistency of the finished product packaging appearance. This not only enhances the overall image of the product but also creates favorable conditions for subsequent stacking, warehousing, and transportation. The entire system operates efficiently and stably, significantly improving the automation level and operational quality of the carton packing production line.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0053] The above description is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and is not intended to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated packing production line, characterized in that, It includes a product conveyor line, a carton conveyor line, an automatic carton packer, and an unloading conveyor line. The automatic carton packer is equipped with a packing robot, a product feeding line, and a carton feeding line. The product conveyor line is connected to a roller unordered feeder, which is connected to the product feeding line. The carton conveyor line is connected to the carton feeding line, and the discharge end of the carton feeding line is connected to the unloading conveyor line.

2. The automatic packing production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A product distribution line is provided between the product conveyor line and the roller unordered material sorting machine. The product distribution line is connected to multiple roller unordered material sorting machines, and each roller unordered material sorting machine is connected to one of the automatic packing machines.

3. An automatic packing production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The discharge end of the carton feeding line of each of the automatic carton packing machines is connected to the discharge conveyor line via a busbar.

4. An automatic packing production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the product feeding line is connected to a product return line.

5. An automatic packing production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temporary carton storage and supply line is provided between the carton conveying line and the carton feeding line.

6. An automatic packing production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The product feeding line is fixedly equipped with a product shaping device.

7. An automatic packing production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge conveyor line is fixedly equipped with a box-packing and shaping mechanism.

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