A facial mask folding packaging machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a facial mask folding and packaging machine, belonging to the field of facial mask folding and packaging technology. It includes a worktable, a slide, a folding component, a packaging component, a first conveyor belt, and a drive component. By setting a waiting area and a folding area on the worktable, and opening second folding seams and first folding seams on the slide and worktable respectively to cooperate with the folding component, multiple facial masks can be continuously fed via the first conveyor belt when the slide is in the waiting area. The facial masks fall sequentially onto multiple second folding seam positions on the slide, completing the preparation for folding a group of masks at once. When the slide moves to the folding area, the first and second folding seams are precisely aligned, and the folding component applies pressure synchronously to the corresponding facial masks, allowing them to fold smoothly and enter the packaging component through the folding seams. This achieves synchronous folding and unloading of multiple facial masks, significantly reducing the repetitive actions of single-piece handling, alignment, and folding, and improving the work cycle and production efficiency of folding and packaging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of facial mask folding and packaging technology, and specifically to a facial mask folding and packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] As a skincare product, face masks typically consist of a base fabric and a liquid ingredient containing essence. Before leaving the factory, they undergo processes such as cutting, folding, bagging, filling with essence, and sealing. For ease of transportation and sales, face masks need to be folded into a specific shape before being packaged into bags.

[0003] CN221367947U discloses a fully automatic facial mask folding and packaging machine. By incorporating a folding groove, a fixing frame, a lead screw, a moving frame, and a first suction cup, the machine moves the packaged facial mask under the first suction cup using an external mechanism. The suction cup then adheres to the mask. A motor drives the lead screw to rotate, which in turn moves the first suction cup above the folding groove via the moving frame. A first electric push rod then moves a first folding plate downwards, pushing the middle of the mask downwards. With the assistance of the first suction cup, the mask completes its first fold and enters the folding groove. A second electric push rod then moves a second folding plate, pushing the middle of the mask in the opposite direction of the folding groove for a second fold. Constrained by the T-shaped folding groove, the mask, folded by the first and second folding plates, cannot be fully unfolded, ensuring the effective folding and packaging of the mask.

[0004] The aforementioned prior art has the following drawbacks:

[0005] In each folding cycle, the first suction cup of this device can only pick up and move one mask at a time, and cannot process multiple masks at the same time. This results in a limited processing capacity per cycle, low production efficiency, and difficulty in meeting the high-speed requirements of mass production lines for masks. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a facial mask folding and packaging machine that solves the problem that in the prior art, the suction cup can only adsorb one facial mask at a time, and the adsorption and folding operations need to be performed sequentially, resulting in low production efficiency and inability to meet the needs of mass production.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A facial mask folding and packaging machine, comprising:

[0009] The workbench has a sliding groove; the sliding groove includes a waiting area and a folding area; the folding area has a plurality of first folding seams arranged in a linear array; the first folding seams pass through the upper and lower sides of the workbench.

[0010] A slide block is slidably disposed within the slide groove and is used to support the face mask; the slide block has a plurality of second folded seams arranged in a linear array; the second folded seams pass through the upper and lower sides of the slide block;

[0011] A folding assembly is provided on the worktable and is used to squeeze the mask on the slide located on the folding area, so that the mask folds and passes through the second folding seam and the first folding seam in sequence;

[0012] A packaging component is located below the workbench and is used to place the mask packaging bag so that the mask falls into the mask packaging bag;

[0013] A first conveyor belt is disposed on the workbench and located above the waiting area, for conveying the face mask to the slide block so that the face mask is located above the second fold seam;

[0014] A drive assembly, located on the worktable, is used to drive the slide to move back and forth between the waiting area and the folding area, so that the first fold seam and the second fold seam are aligned with each other.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the folding assembly includes a telescopic component, a folding frame, and folding plates; the telescopic component is vertically arranged on the worktable; the telescopic component has a telescopic shaft; the folding frame is mounted on the telescopic shaft; the folding plates are arranged in a linear array on the folding frame; the telescopic shaft is used to drive the folding frame to move, so that the folding plates squeeze the mask and pass through the second folding seam and the first folding seam in sequence.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the packaging assembly includes a packaging rack located on the lower side of the workbench; the packaging rack is positioned below the corresponding second folding gap; the packaging rack is provided with a receiving slot; the receiving slot is used to receive a face mask packaging bag; and the opposite sidewall of the receiving slot is provided with an electric suction cup for opening the face mask packaging bag.

[0017] A further technical solution is that a second conveyor belt is provided below the workbench; the packaging is mounted on the second conveyor belt; the second conveyor belt is used to transport the packaged face mask bags.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the driving assembly includes a driving block, a driving screw, and a driving motor; the worktable has a driving groove communicating with the slide; the driving screw is rotatably disposed in the driving groove; the driving block is slidably disposed in the driving groove and fixed to the slide block; the driving block is threadedly connected to the driving screw; the driving motor is disposed on one side of the worktable, and the power end of the driving motor rotatably extends into the driving groove and is coaxially fixed with one end of the driving screw.

[0019] A further technical solution is that the workbench includes a tabletop and a pair of supporting feet; the pair of supporting feet are used to support the tabletop.

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

[0021] By setting up a waiting area and a folding area on the table, and creating a second folding seam and a first folding seam on the slide and table respectively to cooperate with the folding component, multiple face masks can be continuously fed via the first conveyor belt when the slide is in the waiting area. The face masks fall sequentially onto multiple second folding seam positions on the slide, completing the preparation for folding a set of face masks at once. When the slide moves to the folding area, the first and second folding seams are precisely aligned, and the folding component applies pressure to the face mask at the corresponding position simultaneously, allowing it to fold smoothly and enter the packaging component through the folding seam. This achieves simultaneous folding and unloading of multiple face masks, significantly reducing the repetitive actions of single-piece handling, alignment, and folding, and improving the work cycle and production efficiency of folding packaging. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the following drawings are provided for illustration:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional drawing of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the second conveyor belt of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the drive component of this utility model.

[0026] Icons: Workbench 10, Tabletop 11, Support base 12, Slide 13, First folding seam 14, Second conveyor belt 15, Second fixing frame 16, Second servo motor 17, Slide 20, Second folding seam 21, Folding assembly 30, Telescopic component 31, Folding frame 32, Folding plate 33, Packaging assembly 40, Packaging rack 41, Electric suction cup 42, First conveyor belt 50, First fixing frame 51, First servo motor 52, Drive assembly 60, Drive block 61, Drive screw 62, Drive motor 63. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0028] Example:

[0029] like Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a facial mask folding and packaging machine, including a worktable 10, a slide 20, a folding assembly 30, a packaging assembly 40, a first conveyor belt 50, and a drive assembly 60; the worktable 10 includes a table surface 11 and a pair of supporting feet 12; the supporting feet 12 are used to stably support the table surface 11; a horizontally arranged slide groove 13 is opened on the table surface 11; the slide groove 13 includes a waiting area and a folding area; a plurality of first folding seams 14 arranged in a linear array are opened in the folding area (three seams are used as an example in this embodiment); the first folding seams 14 pass through the upper and lower sides of the table surface 11;

[0030] The slide block 20 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 13 in the horizontal direction and is used to support the face mask; the slide block 20 has a plurality of second fold seams 21 arranged in a linear array (three seams are used as an example in this embodiment); the second fold seams 21 pass through the upper and lower sides of the slide block 20;

[0031] The folding assembly 30 is disposed on the table 11 and is used to squeeze the mask on the slide 20 located on the folding area, so that the mask folds and passes through the second folding seam 21 and the first folding seam 14 in sequence.

[0032] The packaging component 40 is located below the workbench 10 and is used to place the mask packaging bag so that the mask falls into the mask packaging bag;

[0033] The first conveyor belt 50 is mounted on the workbench 10 via the first fixed frame 51 and is located above the waiting area. It is used to transfer the face mask to the slide 20 so that the face mask is located above the second fold seam 21. The first conveyor belt 50 is driven by the first servo motor 52.

[0034] The drive assembly 60 is disposed on the worktable 10 and is used to drive the slide 20 to move back and forth between the waiting area and the folding area so that the first folding seam 14 and the second folding seam 21 are aligned with each other.

[0035] The principles and beneficial effects of the above technical solution:

[0036] The face masks are placed sequentially on the first conveyor belt 50. The drive assembly 60 controls the slide 20 to move, and the second fold seam 21 is exposed in sequence. The face masks are transported by the first conveyor belt 50 and fall onto the corresponding second fold seam 21 on the slide 20. After a set of face masks has fallen, the first conveyor belt 50 is paused and the drive assembly 60 moves the slide 20 from the waiting area to the folding area. At this time, the first fold seam 14 and the second fold seam 21 are aligned in sequence. The face mask is squeezed by the folding assembly 30, so that the face mask is folded and passes through the second fold seam 21 and the first fold seam 14 in sequence and falls into the face mask packaging bag on the packaging assembly 40.

[0037] Compared with the existing technology where the suction cup can only adsorb and fold one mask at a time, this solution achieves batch folding and one-time unloading of multiple masks by using a multi-fold seam array design and the horizontal movement of the slide 20 in conjunction with the synchronous movement of the folding component 30. This significantly reduces the repetitive actions of single-piece handling, alignment, and folding, and improves the work cycle and production efficiency of folding packaging.

[0038] Meanwhile, it avoids the time loss and mechanical wear caused by the repeated suction and release of masks in existing technologies. Furthermore, it can flexibly adapt to different production cycles and packaging bag specifications by adjusting the number of fold seams, thus possessing higher production line compatibility and scalability. Therefore, it effectively solves the problems of low efficiency and limited automation in existing mask folding and packaging equipment, achieving a high-speed, stable, and neatly packaged mask folding process.

[0039] In this embodiment, the folding assembly 30 includes a telescopic member 31, a folding frame 32, and folding plates 33; the telescopic member 31 is an electric cylinder; the telescopic member 31 is vertically arranged on the workbench 10; the telescopic member 31 has a telescopic shaft; the folding frame 32 is disposed on the telescopic shaft; the folding plates 33 are arranged in a linear array on the folding frame 32; the number of folding plates 33 is the same as the number of the first folding seams 14; the telescopic shaft is used to drive the folding frame 32 to move, so that the folding mask is squeezed and folded and passes through the second folding seam 21 and the first folding seam 14 in sequence.

[0040] The principles and beneficial effects of the above technical solution:

[0041] An electric cylinder is vertically mounted on the workbench 10, whose telescopic shaft directly drives the folding frame 32 to move vertically. Multiple folding plates 33 are arranged in a linear array on the folding frame 32, with the number of folding plates 33 corresponding one-to-one with the first folding seam 14. During operation, after the slide 20 moves to the folding area, the telescopic shaft moves downward, causing the folding frame 32 to descend as a whole. This causes the folding plates 33 to simultaneously apply pressure to the mask located on each of the second folding seams 21, thereby pushing the mask along the folding seam direction and allowing it to pass sequentially through the second folding seam 21 and the first folding seam 14 to achieve folding and unloading.

[0042] By utilizing a single drive source (electric cylinder) to achieve synchronous movement of multiple folding plates 33, the complexity and increased cost of configuring a separate folding drive mechanism for each mask are avoided. The arrayed synchronous folding of multiple folding plates 33 allows for the processing of multiple masks at once, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing waiting time. Simultaneously, because the folding plates 33 are strictly aligned with the folding seams, the folding precision is high, resulting in a neat and consistent finished product appearance, reducing deformation and scrap rates caused by manual or multi-step folding. Furthermore, the electric cylinder's smooth and highly controllable movement facilitates adjustments to folding force and stroke, thereby improving the equipment's adaptability and reliability, effectively solving the problems of low folding efficiency and insufficient automation in existing technologies.

[0043] In this embodiment, the packaging assembly 40 includes a packaging rack 41 located on the lower side of the workbench 10; the packaging rack 41 is located below the corresponding second fold seam 21; the packaging rack 41 is provided with a receiving groove; the receiving groove is used to receive a mask packaging bag; the opposite side wall of the receiving groove is provided with an electric suction cup 42 for opening the mask packaging bag.

[0044] The principles and beneficial effects of the above technical solution:

[0045] By setting up a packaging rack 41 below the workbench 10 and precisely positioning the packaging rack 41 below each of the second fold seams 21, the folded face mask can fall directly into the receiving slot on the packaging rack 41 under the influence of gravity. The receiving slot is used to place and position the face mask packaging bag, and its opposite side wall is provided with an electric suction cup 42, which pulls open the bag opening by suction and keeps the bag opening open before the folded face mask falls, thereby ensuring that the face mask enters the bag smoothly.

[0046] This system achieves direct integration of the folding and bagging processes, eliminating the need for manual or additional mechanical handling of the masks to the bagging position after folding, as required in traditional equipment. This significantly shortens the production process and improves automation and efficiency. The electric suction cup 42 stably opens the packaging bag, reducing errors such as jamming, wrinkling, or falling due to bag closure or positional misalignment during the mask's descent, thus improving the finished product yield. Furthermore, this structure is adaptable to different sizes of mask packaging bags, allowing for easy adjustment and ensuring the equipment's versatility and flexibility. It effectively solves the problems of inaccurate positioning, low efficiency, and poor product uniformity in the automated bagging stage of existing mask folding packaging machines.

[0047] In this embodiment, a second conveyor belt 15 is provided below the workbench 10; the second conveyor belt 15 is fixed to the lower side of the table surface 11 by a second fixing frame 16; the second conveyor belt 15 is driven by a second servo motor 17; packaging racks 41 are provided on the second conveyor belt 15 and are divided into several groups, and the packaging racks 41 in each group are directly fixed by connecting rods; the number of packaging racks 41 in each group is the same as the number of second fold seams 21; the second conveyor belt 15 is used to transport the packaged face mask bags.

[0048] The principles and beneficial effects of the above technical solution:

[0049] By installing a second conveyor belt 15 below the workbench 10 and securing it firmly to the underside of the table surface 11 using a second fixing bracket 16, the packaging rack 41 can be directly positioned above the second conveyor belt 15. The packaging racks 41 are grouped, with the number of racks 41 in each group corresponding one-to-one with the number of second fold seams 21, ensuring that each mask falling from each fold seam is received by a corresponding packaging bag. The second conveyor belt 15 starts after bagging is complete, continuously transporting the bagged mask packaging bags to the next process (such as sealing, boxing, etc.), achieving automated connection of the production process.

[0050] By integrating bagging and subsequent conveying, the cumbersome steps of manually handling the bags to the sealing or packaging station after bagging, as required in existing technologies, are avoided, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency and continuous operation capability. The grouped packaging racks 41 ensure that multiple bags of face masks are bagged and conveyed simultaneously, further increasing the equipment's capacity. The stable operation of the second conveyor belt 15 reduces displacement, tipping, or damage to bagged face masks during handling, ensuring the integrity and consistency of the finished product's appearance and quality. This solves the problems of low efficiency and easy damage in the finished product transfer stage of existing face mask folding packaging machines.

[0051] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 60 includes a drive block 61, a drive screw 62, and a drive motor 63; the worktable 10 has a drive groove communicating with the slide groove 13; the drive screw 62 is rotatably disposed in the drive groove; the drive block 61 is slidably disposed in the drive groove and fixed to the slide block 20; the drive block 61 is threadedly connected to the drive screw 62; the drive motor 63 is disposed on one side of the worktable 10, the power end of the drive motor 63 rotates into the drive groove and is coaxially fixed with one end of the drive screw 62; the drive motor 63 is a servo motor.

[0052] The principles and beneficial effects of the above technical solution:

[0053] A drive groove communicating with the slide 13 is provided in the workbench 10. The drive screw 62 is rotatably installed in the drive groove, and the drive block 61 is slidably disposed in the drive groove and fixedly connected to the slide 20. The drive block 61 is threadedly engaged with the drive screw 62. When the drive motor 63 starts and drives the drive screw 62 to rotate, the rotational motion of the screw is converted into the linear motion of the drive block 61 along the drive groove, thereby driving the slide 20 fixed thereto to reciprocate between the waiting area and the folding area.

[0054] Although the present invention has been described herein with reference to several illustrative embodiments, it should be understood that many other modifications and implementations can be devised by those skilled in the art, which will fall within the scope and spirit of the principles disclosed herein. More specifically, various variations and modifications can be made to the components and / or layout of the subject matter combination within the scope of the disclosure, drawings, and claims. Besides variations and modifications to the components and / or layout, other uses will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A facial mask folding and packaging machine, characterized in that: include: The workbench has a sliding groove; the sliding groove includes a waiting area and a folding area; the folding area has a plurality of first folding seams arranged in a linear array; the first folding seams pass through the upper and lower sides of the workbench. A slide block is slidably disposed within the slide groove and is used to support the face mask; the slide block has a plurality of second folded seams arranged in a linear array; the second folded seams pass through the upper and lower sides of the slide block; A folding assembly is provided on the worktable and is used to squeeze the mask on the slide located on the folding area, so that the mask folds and passes through the second folding seam and the first folding seam in sequence; A packaging component is located below the workbench and is used to place the mask packaging bag so that the mask falls into the mask packaging bag; A first conveyor belt is disposed on the workbench and located above the waiting area, for conveying the face mask to the slide block so that the face mask is located above the second fold seam; A drive assembly, located on the worktable, is used to drive the slide to move back and forth between the waiting area and the folding area, so that the first fold seam and the second fold seam are aligned with each other.

2. The mask folding and packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly includes a telescopic component, a folding frame, and folding plates; the telescopic component is vertically arranged on the worktable; the telescopic component has a telescopic shaft; the folding frame is mounted on the telescopic shaft; the folding plates are arranged in a linear array on the folding frame; the telescopic shaft is used to drive the folding frame to move, so that the folding plates squeeze the mask and pass through the second folding seam and the first folding seam in sequence.

3. The mask folding and packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging assembly includes a packaging rack located below the workbench; the packaging rack is positioned below the corresponding second folding gap; the packaging rack has a receiving slot; the receiving slot is used to receive a face mask packaging bag; the opposite sidewall of the receiving slot is provided with an electric suction cup for opening the face mask packaging bag.

4. A facial mask folding and packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second conveyor belt is provided below the workbench; the packaging is mounted on the second conveyor belt; the second conveyor belt is used to transport the packaged face mask bags.

5. A facial mask folding and packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving block, a driving screw, and a driving motor; the worktable has a driving groove communicating with the slide; the driving screw is rotatably disposed in the driving groove; the driving block is slidably disposed in the driving groove and fixed to the slide block; the driving block is threadedly connected to the driving screw; the driving motor is disposed on one side of the worktable, and the power end of the driving motor rotatably extends into the driving groove and is coaxially fixed with one end of the driving screw.

6. A facial mask folding and packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench includes a tabletop and a pair of supporting feet; the pair of supporting feet are used to support the tabletop.

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