Case packing apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of product packaging, and discloses a boxing equipment, which comprises a product taking and placing mechanism, a carton taking and placing mechanism, a carton opening mechanism, and a transfer mechanism. The product taking and placing mechanism is used for fixing or releasing products. The carton taking and placing mechanism is used for fixing or releasing cartons. The carton opening mechanism is used for opening a plurality of top plates of the carton. The transfer mechanism is connected with the product taking and placing mechanism and the carton taking and placing mechanism. The transfer mechanism can drive the carton taking and placing mechanism to move the carton below the carton opening mechanism, and can drive the product taking and placing mechanism to move the product into the carton. The boxing equipment can solve the technical problem of complex structure of the product packaging equipment in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of product packaging technology, specifically relating to a box packing device. Background Technology

[0002] The product packaging process requires picking up cartons and products. To achieve automatic product packaging, existing automated product packaging equipment usually has automatic carton picking and placing devices and automatic product picking and placing devices set up around the conveyor belt, making the product packaging equipment structure relatively complex. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a packing device to solve the technical problem of complex structure of product packaging equipment in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a packing device, including: a product picking and placing mechanism for fixing or releasing products; a carton picking and placing mechanism for fixing or releasing cartons; a carton opening mechanism for opening multiple top plates of the carton; and a transfer mechanism connecting the product picking and placing mechanism and the carton picking and placing mechanism. The transfer mechanism can drive the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton below the carton opening mechanism, and can also drive the product picking and placing mechanism to move the product into the carton.

[0005] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism includes a robotic arm; the packing equipment also includes a product feeding mechanism, a carton feeding mechanism, and a carton positioning mechanism arranged around the robotic arm, with a carton opening mechanism located above the carton positioning mechanism, and the robotic arm capable of driving the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton from the carton feeding mechanism to the carton positioning mechanism.

[0006] In some embodiments, the carton feeding mechanism is used to store folded cartons; the carton picking and placing mechanism includes a first suction cup assembly, a second suction cup assembly, and a rotary drive assembly. The rotary drive assembly is connected to the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly. The first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly are respectively used to adsorb or release two adjacent side panels of the carton. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the second suction cup assembly to rotate to an angle of 90°-180° with the first suction cup assembly, so that the side panels of the carton unfold; the carton packing equipment also includes a carton bottom folding mechanism, which is used to fold the bottom panel of the carton; the carton bottom folding mechanism is located between the robotic arm and the carton storage mechanism, and the robotic arm can drive the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly to move the carton to the carton bottom folding mechanism.

[0007] In some embodiments, the carton bottom folding mechanism includes a support member, two pushers, and a first drive assembly. The support member extends along a first direction and is used to abut against the ends of two bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the first direction, away from the side plates, so that the bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the first direction move closer to each other. The two pushers are respectively disposed on both sides of the support member along a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The first drive assembly is connected to the two pushers and is used to drive the two pushers to push the two bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the second direction to move closer to each other. The pushers are disposed below the support member and, in the vertical direction, are used to push the bottom plates to rotate between the support member and the pushers. The vertical direction intersects the first direction and the second direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the carton positioning mechanism includes a positioning platform and a carton clamping assembly. The positioning platform is located on one side of the support member along a first direction. A robotic arm is used to drive the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton from the support member to the positioning platform along the first direction. At least a portion of the pushing member is located above the positioning platform to move the carton from the support member to above the positioning platform.

[0009] In some embodiments, the packing equipment further includes a partition storage mechanism for storing partitions; the partition storage mechanism, the product feeding mechanism, the carton feeding mechanism, and the carton positioning mechanism are arranged around the robotic arm; the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly can adsorb or release the partitions, and the robotic arm can drive the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly to move the partitions into the carton.

[0010] In some embodiments, the partition storage mechanism includes a storage platform, a partition limiting component, and a lifting component. The storage platform is used to store partitions. The partition limiting component includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate that are spaced apart from each other. The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are used to prevent the partition from moving. The lifting component is connected to the partition limiting component and is used to drive the partition limiting component to move up and down.

[0011] In some embodiments, the product feeding mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a stop, a separator, and a second drive assembly. The conveyor belt is used to transport products. The stop is located at the end of the conveyor belt along the conveying direction and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt. The stop is used to block product movement. The separator is located above the conveyor belt and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt. The second drive assembly is used to drive the separator to move closer to or away from the conveyor belt so that the separator blocks product movement or moves away from the product.

[0012] In some embodiments, the product feeding mechanism further includes a detector located on one side of the conveyor belt, the detector being used to detect the type of product; the packing equipment further includes a labeling mechanism, the labeling mechanism being used to print a label according to the product type detected by the detector and affix the label to the carton.

[0013] In some embodiments, the product pick-and-place mechanism includes a third suction cup assembly, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a clamping plate driving assembly. The third suction cup assembly is used to pick up or release the product. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are disposed opposite to each other. The clamping plate driving assembly is used to drive the first clamping plate to move closer to or away from the second clamping plate in order to clamp or release the product.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the carton packing equipment provided in this application are as follows: This application uses a single transfer mechanism that can drive both the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton position and the product picking and placing mechanism to move the product position, resulting in a simpler overall structure and reduced costs. The transfer mechanism simultaneously drives both the carton picking and placing mechanism and the product picking and placing mechanism, allowing for continuous carton and product picking and placing actions, resulting in a cleaner overall workflow and reduced failure rate. This application solves the technical problem of the complex structure of existing product packaging equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a packing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a packing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the transfer mechanism and the product handling mechanism and the carton handling mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 Schematic diagrams of the product handling mechanism and carton handling mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box bottom folding mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a carton feeding mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 Schematic diagrams showing the positions of the support and positioning platform provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 8Side view of the box bottom folding mechanism and carton positioning mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carton opening mechanism and the carton positioning mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition storage mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 12 This application provides schematic diagrams of the structure of a product feeding mechanism for some embodiments.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the product loading and unloading mechanism provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0029] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0030] 100. Packing equipment;

[0031] 10. Product loading and unloading mechanism; 11. Third suction cup assembly; 12. First clamping plate; 13. Second clamping plate; 14. Clamping plate drive assembly;

[0032] 20. Carton loading and unloading mechanism; 21. First suction cup assembly; 22. Second suction cup assembly; 23. Rotary drive assembly; 24. Rotary shaft;

[0033] 30. Transfer mechanism; 31. Robotic arm; 32. Mounting base; 33. Mounting plate;

[0034] 40. Partition storage mechanism; 41. Storage platform; 42. Partition limiting assembly; 421. First limiting plate; 422. Second limiting plate; 423. Translation assembly; 43. Lifting assembly;

[0035] 50. Product feeding mechanism; 51. Conveyor belt; 52. Stop; 53. Separator; 54. Second drive assembly; 55. Fixed baffle; 56. Movable baffle; 57. Pushing assembly; 58. Detector; 581. Product inspection camera; 582. Light source;

[0036] 60. Carton feeding mechanism; 61. Rectangular frame; 62. Limiting plate; 63. Sliding rod; 64. Pressure plate;

[0037] 70. Box bottom folding mechanism; 71. Support component; 72. Pushing component; 73. First drive assembly;

[0038] 80. Carton positioning mechanism; 81. Positioning platform; 82. Carton clamping assembly; 821. First clamping component; 822. Second clamping component;

[0039] 90. Carton opening mechanism; 91. Support frame; 92. Lifter; 93. Opening component; 931. First support plate; 932. Second support plate; 933. Third support plate; 934. Fourth support plate; 935. First inclined plate; 936. Second inclined plate;

[0040] 101. Labeling mechanism; 102. Equipment support; 103. Push rod; 104. Pushing mechanism; 1041. First driver; 1042. Second driver;

[0041] 200. Cardboard box; 201. Top panel; 202. Side panels; 203. Bottom panel;

[0042] 300. Products;

[0043] 400. Partition. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0045] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0046] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0047] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0048] This application provides a packing device for packing products into cartons.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The packing equipment 100 of this application embodiment includes a product picking and placing mechanism 10, a carton picking and placing mechanism 20, a carton opening mechanism 90, and a transfer mechanism 30. The product picking and placing mechanism 10 is used to fix or release the product 300. The carton picking and placing mechanism 20 is used to fix or release the carton 200; the carton opening mechanism 90 is used to open the plurality of top plates 201 of the carton 200; the transfer mechanism 30 connects the product picking and placing mechanism 10 and the carton picking and placing mechanism 20; the transfer mechanism 30 can drive the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move the carton 200 below the carton opening mechanism 90, and can drive the product picking and placing mechanism 10 to move the product 300 into the carton 200.

[0050] Optionally, the product handling mechanism 10 may include a gripper, wherein the grippers in the gripper are close to each other to hold and fix the product 300, and the grippers in the gripper are far apart to release the gripped product 300.

[0051] Optionally, product 300 can be an electronic product with a package, such as a router or headphones.

[0052] Optionally, the product pick-and-place mechanism 10 may also include a vacuum suction cup. After the vacuum suction cup is attached to the product 300, the air inside the vacuum suction cup is discharged, which reduces the air pressure inside the vacuum suction cup, allowing the vacuum suction cup to adhere and fix the product 300. Controlling the entry of external air into the vacuum suction cup increases the air pressure inside the vacuum suction cup, allowing the vacuum suction cup to release the adsorbed product 300.

[0053] Optionally, the carton loading and unloading mechanism 20 may also include a clamp or a vacuum suction cup, etc. The clamps of the clamp can clamp and fix the carton 200 when they come close to each other, and can release the carton 200 when they move away from each other; the pressure inside the vacuum suction cup can be reduced to adsorb and fix the carton 200, and the pressure inside the vacuum suction cup can be increased to release the carton 200.

[0054] like Figure 7 As shown, the carton 200 has four side panels 202, four top panels 201, and four bottom panels 203, with the top panels 201 and bottom panels 203 respectively located at both ends of the side panels 202. The four top panels 201 can be assembled to form a top cover, and the four bottom panels 203 can be assembled to form a bottom cover.

[0055] The transfer mechanism 30 can drive the product picking and placing mechanism 10 and the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move. Optionally, the transfer mechanism 30 may include a multi-axis robotic arm. Optionally, the transfer mechanism 30 may also consist of a three-axis moving mechanism and a rotating mechanism.

[0056] In use, the transfer mechanism 30 moves the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to the position of the carton 200, and then controls the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to fix the carton 200; the transfer mechanism 30 then moves the carton 200 to a preset workstation through the carton picking and placing mechanism 20, and the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 releases the carton 200. After the carton 200 is placed at the designated workstation, the transfer mechanism 30 moves the product picking and placing mechanism 10 to the position of the product 300; then the product picking and placing mechanism 10 fixes the product 300, and the transfer mechanism 30 then moves the product 300 into the carton 200 through the product picking and placing mechanism 10; finally, the product picking and placing mechanism 10 releases the product 300, and the product 300 falls into the carton 200, completing the product 300 packing process.

[0057] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: Compared with using two driving mechanisms to drive the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 and the product picking and placing mechanism 10 respectively, this application embodiment uses a single transfer mechanism 30, which can drive both the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move the position of the carton 200 and the product picking and placing mechanism 10 to move the position of the product 300. This simplifies the overall structure of the packing equipment 100 and reduces costs. Compared with quickly changing the device for picking and placing the product 300 and the device for picking and placing the carton 200 on the transfer mechanism 30, the transfer mechanism 30 simultaneously drives both the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 and the product picking and placing mechanism 10, allowing for continuous picking and placing of the carton 200 and the product 300. This results in a simpler overall wiring and a lower failure rate. This application embodiment can solve the technical problem of the complex structure of existing product 300 packaging equipment.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The transfer mechanism 30 includes a robotic arm 31; the packing equipment 100 also includes a product feeding mechanism 50, a carton feeding mechanism 60 and a carton positioning mechanism 80 arranged around the robotic arm 31, and a carton opening mechanism 90 is located above the carton positioning mechanism 80. The robotic arm 31 can drive the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move the carton 200 from the carton feeding mechanism 60 to the carton positioning mechanism 80.

[0059] Optionally, the robotic arm 31 is a six-axis robotic arm capable of flexibly moving the product handling mechanism 10 and the carton handling mechanism 20. Optionally, the transfer mechanism 30 also includes a mounting base 32, to which the robotic arm 31 is fixed.

[0060] Optionally, the product feeding mechanism 50 can be used to store the product 300. Optionally, the product feeding mechanism 50 can also be used to convey the product 300. Optionally, the product feeding mechanism 50 may include a conveyor belt or a storage rack, etc.

[0061] Optionally, the carton feeding mechanism 60 can be used to store cartons 200 that have been unfolded and closed at the bottom. Optionally, the carton feeding mechanism 60 may include a conveyor belt or a storage rack, etc.

[0062] The carton positioning mechanism 80 is used to fix the carton 200. Optionally, the carton positioning mechanism 80 may include a clamp or a vacuum suction cup, which can quickly fix the carton 200.

[0063] The product feeding mechanism 50, the carton feeding mechanism 60, and the carton positioning mechanism 80 are arranged around the robotic arm 31. Therefore, the differences in the distance between the robotic arm 31 and the product feeding mechanism 50, the distance between the robotic arm 31 and the carton feeding mechanism 60, and the distance between the robotic arm 31 and the carton positioning mechanism 80 are relatively small.

[0064] The carton opening mechanism 90 is used to open the top plate 201 of the carton 200, so that the top plate 201 tilts outward from the carton 200.

[0065] When the carton packing equipment 100 is in use, after the carton 200 is fixed by the carton picking and placing mechanism 20, the robotic arm 31 moves the carton 200 to the carton positioning mechanism 80 through the carton picking and placing mechanism 20. Then, the carton opening mechanism 90 opens the top plate 201 of the carton 200. The robotic arm 31 moves the product 300 from the product feeding mechanism 50 to the carton 200 above the carton 200 at the carton positioning mechanism 80 through the product picking and placing mechanism 10. The product picking and placing mechanism 10 releases the product 300 into the carton 200.

[0066] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: the product feeding mechanism 50 can provide the product 300 at a preset position, and the carton feeding mechanism 60 can provide the carton 200 at a preset position, facilitating the removal of the product 300 and the carton 200. The carton positioning mechanism 80 can fix the carton 200, making the process of opening the carton 200 and packing the product 300 more stable. The product feeding mechanism 50, the carton feeding mechanism 60, and the carton positioning mechanism 80 are arranged around the robotic arm 31, so the distance difference between the robotic arm 31 and the product feeding mechanism 50, the carton feeding mechanism 60, and the carton positioning mechanism 80 is small, and the robotic arm 31 can easily extend to the positions of the product feeding mechanism 50, the carton feeding mechanism 60, and the carton positioning mechanism 80 after rotation.

[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The transfer mechanism 30 includes a mounting plate 33 connected to the robotic arm 31, and a product picking and placing mechanism 10 and a carton picking and placing mechanism 20 are respectively connected to the two sides of the mounting plate 33 along its own thickness direction.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 4The carton feeding mechanism 60 is used to store folded carton 200; the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 includes a first suction cup assembly 21, a second suction cup assembly 22 and a rotary drive assembly 23. The rotary drive assembly 23 is connected to the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22. The first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 are respectively used to adsorb or release two adjacent side panels 202 of the carton 200. The rotary drive assembly 23 is used to drive the second suction cup assembly 22 to rotate to an angle of 90°-180° with the first suction cup assembly 21 so that the side panels 202 of the carton 200 unfold.

[0069] The packing equipment 100 also includes a bottom folding mechanism 70, which is used to fold the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200. The bottom folding mechanism 70 is located between the robotic arm 31 and the carton 200 storage mechanism. The robotic arm 31 can drive the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 to move the carton 200 to the bottom folding mechanism 70.

[0070] The folded cardboard boxes 200 stored in the cardboard feeding mechanism 60 are pre-folded cardboard boxes after the cardboard has been cut and crimped. The folded cardboard boxes 200 are two connected cardboard structures. Each cardboard structure includes two adjacent side plates 202, two adjacent bottom plates 203 and two adjacent top plates 201 located on the same plane.

[0071] Optionally, the rotary drive assembly 23 can be a telescopic rod, a motor, a rotary cylinder, etc. For example, when the rotary drive assembly 23 is a telescopic rod, the second suction cup assembly 22 is rotatably connected to the first suction cup assembly 21 via a pivot 24, and the two ends of the telescopic rod are hinged to the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22, respectively. When the telescopic rod extends, the second suction cup assembly 22 rotates relative to the first suction cup assembly 21. By controlling the extension length of the telescopic rod, the angle of rotation of the second suction cup assembly 22 relative to the first suction cup assembly 21 can be controlled.

[0072] For example, when the rotary drive component 23 is a motor, the motor housing is fixed to the first suction cup component 21, the motor shaft is connected to the second suction cup component 22, and the motor can directly drive the second suction cup component 22 to rotate relative to the first suction cup component 21.

[0073] The angle B formed by the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 refers to the angle B between the surface of the first suction cup assembly 21 adsorbing the item and the surface of the second suction cup assembly 22 adsorbing the item.

[0074] The bottom folding mechanism 70 is used to fold the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200, so that the bottom plate 203 closes the bottom of the carton 200. The bottom folding mechanism 70 is located between the robotic arm 31 and the carton 200 storage mechanism, that is, the distance between the bottom folding mechanism 70 and the robotic arm 31 is small.

[0075] When folding the cardboard box 200, the rotary drive assembly 23 drives the second suction cup assembly 22 to rotate to a 180° angle with the first suction cup assembly 21. Then, the robotic arm 31 moves the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 to the two side plates 202 located on the same plane in the folded cardboard box 200, respectively. The first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 then adhere to and fix the two side plates 202. The robotic arm 31 moves the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 closer to the box bottom folding mechanism 70, so that the cardboard box 200 moves synchronously. After the carton 200 detaches from the carton feeding mechanism 60, the rotary drive assembly 23 drives the second suction cup assembly 22 to rotate to a 90° angle with the first suction cup assembly 21. The two side plates 202 adsorbed by the second suction cup assembly 22 and the first suction cup assembly 21 form a 90° angle, and the carton 200 unfolds from a folded cardboard structure into a box structure with openings at the top and bottom. Each side plate 202 of the carton 200, as well as the top plate 201 and bottom plate 203 connected to that side plate 202, are located on the same plane. After the carton 200 is unfolded, the robotic arm 31 moves the carton 200 to the bottom folding mechanism 70 via the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22. The bottom folding mechanism 70 folds the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200, closing the bottom of the carton 200.

[0076] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: the folded cardboard box 200 occupies less space, and the cardboard box feeding mechanism 60 can store the folded cardboard box 200, thus the cardboard box feeding mechanism 60 occupies even less area, and the overall packing equipment 100 is more centralized. The rotary drive assembly 23 can drive the second suction cup assembly 22 and the first suction cup assembly 21 to unfold the side panel 202 of the cardboard box 200, and the bottom folding mechanism 70 can fold the bottom plate 203 and close the bottom of the cardboard box 200, allowing the cardboard box 200 to accommodate the product 300 and stably place the product 300 inside the cardboard box 200.

[0077] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first suction cup assembly 21 includes a first connecting plate and a vacuum suction cup fixed to the first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate is fixed to the robotic arm 31. The second suction cup assembly 22 includes a second connecting plate and two second suction cups fixed to the second connecting plate. A rotary drive assembly 23 is connected to the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and the second connecting plate is connected to the robotic arm 31 via the rotary drive assembly 23 and the first connecting plate.

[0078] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7The bottom folding mechanism 70 includes a support member 71, two pushers 72 and a first drive assembly 73. The support member 71 extends along a first direction X and is used to abut against the ends of the two bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 that are opposite each other along the first direction X away from the side plates 202, so that the bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 that are opposite each other along the first direction X move closer to each other.

[0079] Two pushers 72 are respectively disposed on both sides of the support member 71 along the second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X; the first drive assembly 73 is connected to the two pushers 72 and is used to drive the two pushers 72 to push the two bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 along the second direction Y to move closer to each other; the pushers 72 are disposed below the support member 71 in the vertical direction Z and are used to push the bottom plate 203 to rotate between the support member 71 and the pushers 72, and the vertical direction Z intersects the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0080] Optionally, the support member 71 can be a plate-shaped or rod-shaped structure. The end of the bottom plate 203 away from the side plate 202 refers to the end of the bottom plate 203 away from the side plate 202 in the height direction of the carton 200. When the support member 71 abuts against the end of the bottom plate 203 away from the side plate 202, the bottom plate 203 can rotate inward around the crease between itself and the side plate 202. When the two opposing bottom plates 203 rotate inward into the carton 200, the ends of the two bottom plates 203 away from the side plate 202 move closer to the center of the carton 200 along the first direction X.

[0081] Two bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 are arranged opposite each other along a first direction X, and the other two bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 are arranged opposite each other along a second direction Y. A first drive assembly 73 drives two pushers 72 to move closer or further apart along the second direction Y. After placing the two bottom plates 203 of the carton 200 opposite each other along the second direction Y between the two pushers 72, the first drive assembly 73 drives the two pushers 72 to move closer together, enabling the two pushers 72 to push the two bottom plates 203. Optionally, the first drive assembly 73 may include two electric push rods or two ball screws respectively connected to the two pushers 72. Optionally, the first drive assembly 73 may also include a forward and reverse ball screw connected to the two pushers 72.

[0082] When the pusher 72 pushes the base plate 203, the top of the pusher 72 contacts the side plate 202. The pusher 72 is located below the support 71, which means that the pusher 72 can push the side plate 202 to the bottom of the support 71.

[0083] Optionally, the vertical direction Z, the first direction X, and the second direction Y are perpendicular. Optionally, the box bottom folding mechanism 70 is located between the robotic arm 31 and the product feeding mechanism 50 along the second direction Y.

[0084] When folding the bottom plate 203 of the cardboard box 200, the robotic arm 31 moves the cardboard box 200 directly above the support member 71 via the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22, and sets the two opposing bottom plates 203 of the cardboard box 200 opposite each other along the first direction X; the first drive assembly 73 drives the two pushers 72 to move away from each other. Then the robotic arm 31 moves the cardboard box 200 downward. After the two opposing bottom plates 203 of the cardboard box 200 abut against the support member 71 along the first direction X, it continues to move downward. At this time, the two opposing bottom plates 203 rotate around the crease and move closer to each other along the first direction X. When the two bottom plates 203 rotate to fit against the top surface of the support member 71, the two bottom plates 203 are parallel to the first direction X, and the robotic arm 31 stops moving.

[0085] After the two base plates 203 opposite each other along the first direction X are folded, the first drive assembly 73 drives the two pushers 72 to move closer to each other along the second direction Y. After the two pushers 72 contact the two base plates 203 opposite each other along the second direction Y, they push the two base plates 203 to rotate. The two base plates 203 opposite each other along the second direction Y rotate upward along the crease and move closer to each other. When the distance between the two pushers 72 is the smallest, the pushers 72 push the base plates 203 to rotate above the pushers 72, and at this time the base plates 203 are located below the support member 71. Base plates 203 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the pushers 72.

[0086] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: The fixed support member 71, in cooperation with the robotic arm 31, enables the carton 200 to rotate along the two opposing base plates 203 in the first direction X, and the structure of the support member 71 is relatively simple. The first driving assembly 73 drives the pusher 72 to simultaneously push the carton 200 to rotate along the two opposing base plates 203 in the second direction Y, enabling the bottom of the carton 200 to be quickly closed.

[0087] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6The carton feeding mechanism 60 includes a rectangular frame 61, multiple limiting plates 62, a sliding rod 63, and a pressure plate 64. The rectangular frame 61 is vertically arranged, and the multiple limiting plates 62 are connected to the inner side of the rectangular frame 61 and arranged sequentially along the rectangular frame 61. The sliding rod 63 is fixed to the rectangular frame 61, and in a direction perpendicular to the rectangular frame 61, the sliding rod 63 is inclined relative to the rectangular frame 61 from top to bottom from the end away from the rectangular frame 61 to the end connected to the rectangular frame 61. The pressure plate 64 is vertically arranged and slidably connected to the sliding rod 63. The pressure plate 64 is used to press the folded carton 200 against the multiple limiting plates 62. After the folded cardboard box 200 is placed between the pressure plate 64 and the limiting plate 62, the pressure plate 64 slides downward under the action of gravity and presses the cardboard box 200 against the limiting plate 62. When the robot arm drives the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 to move the folded cardboard box 200, the top plate 201 and the bottom plate 203 of the cardboard box 200 rotate a small angle along the crease and disengage from the limiting plate 62.

[0088] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 7 to 9 The carton positioning mechanism 80 includes a positioning platform 81 and a carton clamping assembly 82. The positioning platform 81 is located on one side of the support member 71 along the first direction X. The robotic arm 31 is used to drive the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move the carton 200 from the support member 71 to the positioning platform 81 along the first direction X. At least part of the pushing member 72 is located above the positioning platform 81 so that the carton 200 moves from the support member 71 to above the positioning platform 81.

[0089] The positioning platform 81 is used to support the carton 200. After the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200 is folded, in order to keep the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200 stable, the robotic arm 31 drives the carton 200 to translate along the first direction X via the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22, so that the pushing member 72 and the supporting member 71 restrict the bottom plate 203. At least part of the pushing member 72 is located above the positioning platform 81, that is, the bottom plate 203 between the pushing member 72 and the supporting member 71 is located above the positioning platform 81. The first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 can drive the carton 200 to translate along the first direction X to above the positioning platform 81. After the carton 200 reaches above the positioning platform 81, the bottom plate 203 of the carton 200 is restricted by the positioning platform 81 and thus remains stable. Optionally, the positioning platform 81 is set horizontally.

[0090] The pushing member 72 is entirely positioned above the positioning platform 81, or a portion of the pushing member 72 is positioned above the positioning platform 81. Optionally, the pushing member 72 is a rod-shaped structure extending along the first direction X. The pushing member 72 extends from the end of the support member 71 near the positioning platform 81 along the first direction X in a direction away from the positioning platform 81. Before the carton 200 moves to the positioning platform 81, the pushing member 72 can stably restrict the bottom plate 203.

[0091] The carton clamping assembly 82 is used to clamp and fix the carton 200.

[0092] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: by setting the positioning platform 81 on one side of the support member 71 along the first direction X, and setting at least part of the push member 72 above the positioning platform 81, the carton 200 can be moved from the support member 71 to the positioning platform 81 along the first direction X, and the bottom plate 203 can be stably limited when the carton 200 moves, so that the bottom of the carton 200 remains closed.

[0093] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The carton clamping assembly 82 includes two first clamping members 821, two second clamping members 822, and two forward and reverse ball screws. One forward and reverse ball screw is connected to the two first clamping members 821 and can drive the two first clamping members 821 to move closer or further apart along a first direction X. The other forward and reverse ball screw is connected to the two second clamping members 822 and can drive the two second clamping members 822 to move closer or further apart along a second direction Y. This assembly can clamp and fix the carton 200 from the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively. Optionally, the carton clamping assembly 82 is connected to a lifting mechanism, which can move the carton clamping assembly 82 below the positioning platform 81, allowing the carton 200 to be moved out of the positioning platform 81.

[0094] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The carton opening mechanism 90 includes a support frame 91, a lifter 92, and four opening members 93. The four opening members 93 are connected to the support frame 91. The lifter 92 is connected to the support frame 91 and can drive the support frame 91 and the opening members 93 to rise and fall. The support frame 91 is a rectangular frame, and the four opening members 93 are respectively connected to the four corners of the support frame 91. The opening member 93 includes a first support plate 931 and a second support plate 932 that are vertically arranged and perpendicular to each other. The opening member 93 also includes a third support plate 933 and a fourth support plate 934 that are horizontally arranged and perpendicular to each other. The extension direction of the third support plate 933 is the same as the extension direction of the first support plate 931, and the extension direction of the second support plate 932 is the same as the extension direction of the fourth support plate 934. On the horizontal plane, the orthographic projections of the four first support plates 931 and the four second support plates 932 are located within the rectangular area enclosed by the orthographic projections of the four third support plates 933 and the four fourth support plates 934. The first support plate 931 and the second support plate 932 are located below the third support plate 933 and the fourth support plate 934. A first inclined plate 935 is connected between the first support plate 931 and the third support plate 933, and a second inclined plate 936 is connected between the second support plate 932 and the fourth support plate 934.

[0095] When the carton opening mechanism 90 is in use, the four top plates 201 of the carton 200 are vertically arranged. The lifter 92 drives the support frame 91 and the opening member 93 to descend. The first support plate 931 and the second support plate 932 first descend to the space between the four top plates 201 of the carton 200. Then, the first inclined plate 935 and the second inclined plate 936 contact the tops of the two adjacent top plates 201. As the first inclined plate 935 and the second inclined plate 936 continue to descend, they press the top plates 201 to rotate outward from the carton 200, which is equivalent to the top of the top plate 201 moving upward along the inclined surfaces of the first inclined plate 935 and the second inclined plate 936. The four opening members 93 simultaneously open the four top plates 201 of the carton 200 to prevent the robotic arm 31 from interfering with the carton 200.

[0096] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 11 The packing equipment 100 also includes a partition storage mechanism 40, which is used to store partitions 400. The partition storage mechanism 40, the product feeding mechanism 50, the carton feeding mechanism 60 and the carton positioning mechanism 80 are arranged around the robotic arm 31. The first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 can adsorb or release the partitions 400. The robotic arm 31 can drive the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 to move the partitions 400 into the carton 200.

[0097] Optionally, the partition storage mechanism 40 may include a storage rack, etc. The partition 400 is used to separate the products 300 in the carton 200. During packing, the products 300 are put into the carton 200, then the partition 400 is put into the carton 200, and then the products 300 are put into the carton 200.

[0098] When the included angle B between the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 is 180°, the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 can adsorb the same plane of the partition 400. The robotic arm 31 can drive the partition 400 to move through the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22, thereby transferring the partition 400 into the carton 200.

[0099] The partition storage mechanism 40, product feeding mechanism 50, carton feeding mechanism 60 and carton positioning mechanism 80 are arranged around the robotic arm 31. The distance difference between the partition storage mechanism 40, product feeding mechanism 50, carton feeding mechanism 60 and carton positioning mechanism 80 is small, and the robotic arm 31 can easily extend to the position of the partition storage mechanism 40 to facilitate the retrieval of the partition 400.

[0100] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The packing equipment 100 also includes an equipment support 102, and a partition storage mechanism 40, a product feeding mechanism 50, a carton feeding mechanism 60, a carton bottom folding mechanism 70, a carton positioning mechanism 80 and a carton opening mechanism 90 are all connected to the equipment support 102.

[0101] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The partition storage mechanism 40 includes a storage platform 41, a partition limiting component 42, and a lifting component 43. The storage platform 41 is used to store the partition 400. The partition limiting component 42 includes a first limiting plate 421 and a second limiting plate 422 that are arranged at a distance from each other. The first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 are used to prevent the partition 400 from moving. The lifting component 43 is connected to the partition limiting component 42 and is used to drive the partition limiting component 42 to move up and down.

[0102] Optionally, the storage platform 41 is set horizontally.

[0103] The first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 are used to restrict the partition 400. In the interval direction between the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422, the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 can prevent the partition 400 from moving. Optionally, the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 are vertically arranged.

[0104] The first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 are fixedly connected, and the lifting assembly 43 can simultaneously drive the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 to rise and fall. Optionally, the lifting assembly 43 may include a ball screw or an electric push rod, etc.

[0105] In use, the partitions 400 are stacked on the storage platform 41 and positioned between the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422. Then, the lifting assembly 43 drives the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 to move, so that the tops of the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 are below the uppermost partition 400, preventing interference between the robotic arm 31 and the first and second limiting plates 421 and 422 when the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 are used to remove the partition 400. The uppermost partition 400 refers to the partition 400 located at the top when multiple partitions 400 are stacked vertically in the Z direction.

[0106] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: The first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 can restrict the position of the partition 400 on the storage platform 41, preventing the stacked partitions 400 from falling. The lifting assembly 43 can move the tops of the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 to below the uppermost partition 400, preventing interference between the robotic arm 31 and the first and second limiting plates 421 and 422 when the robotic arm 31 moves the first suction cup assembly 21 and the second suction cup assembly 22 to retrieve the uppermost partition 400, thus making the partition retrieval process more stable.

[0107] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The partition limiting assembly 42 also includes a translation assembly 423 connected to the lifting assembly 43. The translation assembly 423 is connected to the first limiting plate 421 and can move the first limiting plate 421 closer to or further away from the second limiting plate 422. It can adjust the distance between the first limiting plate 421 and the second limiting plate 422 to accommodate partitions 400 of different sizes. Optionally, the translation assembly 423 may include a synchronous belt mechanism or an electric push rod, etc.

[0108] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 12 The product feeding mechanism 50 includes a conveyor belt 51, a stop 52, a separator 53, and a second drive assembly 54. The conveyor belt 51 is used to convey the product 300. The stop 52 is located at the end of the conveyor belt 51 along the conveying direction and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt 51. The stop 52 is used to block the movement of the product 300. The separator 53 is located above the conveyor belt 51 and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt 51. The second drive assembly 54 is used to drive the separator 53 to move closer to or away from the conveyor belt 51, so that the separator 53 blocks the movement of the product 300 or moves away from the product 300.

[0109] Optionally, the stop 52 can be a rod-shaped or vertical plate-shaped structure.

[0110] The conveying direction of conveyor belt 51 is the direction in which conveyor belt 51 drives product 300 to move.

[0111] The stop 52 is located at the end of the conveyor belt 51 along the conveying direction and can prevent the product 300 from moving off the conveyor belt 51. The stop 52 extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt 51 and can block all products 300 on the conveyor belt 51.

[0112] The separator 53 and the stop 52 are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 51. Optionally, the separator 53 can be a rod-shaped or vertical plate-shaped structure.

[0113] The second drive assembly 54 can be used to drive the separator 53 to move along the width direction of the conveyor belt 51, or the second drive assembly can also be used to drive the separator 53 to move along the vertical direction Z. Optionally, the second drive assembly 54 may include a linear motor or an electric push rod, etc.

[0114] When the second drive assembly 54 drives the separator 53 to approach the conveyor belt 51, the separator 53 can block the movement of the product 300 on the conveyor belt 51. At this time, the product 300 on the side of the separator 53 away from the stop 52 cannot continue to move towards the stop 52. When the robotic arm 31 drives the product pick-and-place mechanism 10 to transfer the product 300 at the end of the conveyor belt 51, it will not affect other products 300. After the robotic arm 31 drives the product pick-and-place mechanism 10 to move the product 300 out of the conveyor belt 51, the second drive assembly 54 drives the separator 53 away from the conveyor belt 51, so that the subsequent product 300 can continue to move to the stop 52.

[0115] The beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: the conveyor belt 51 can continuously transport the product 300, and the product 300 packing process can continue continuously. The stop member 52 can keep the product 300 stable at the end of the conveyor belt 51, making it convenient for the product pick-and-place mechanism 10 to fix the product 300. The second drive assembly 54 drives the separator 53 to approach the conveyor belt 51, which can prevent the product 300 on the side of the separator 53 away from the stop member 52 from moving to the product 300 at the end of the conveyor belt 51. When the robotic arm 31 drives the product pick-and-place mechanism 10 to transfer the product 300 at the end of the conveyor belt 51, it will not affect other products 300, and the product 300 can be transferred stably.

[0116] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 12 The product feeding mechanism 50 also includes a fixed baffle 55, a movable baffle 56, and a pushing assembly 57. The fixed baffle 55 and the movable baffle 56 are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt 51 along its width direction, and both the fixed baffle 55 and the movable baffle 56 extend along the conveyor belt 51. The pushing assembly 57 is used to push the movable baffle 56 to move along the width direction of the conveyor belt 51, so that the movable baffle 56 can hold the product 300 against the fixed baffle 55, making the product 300 more stable. Optionally, the pushing assembly 57 may include a ball screw or an electric push rod, etc.

[0117] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 12 The product feeding mechanism 50 also includes a detector 58 located on one side of the conveyor belt 51, which is used to detect the type of product 300; the packing equipment 100 also includes a labeling mechanism 101, which is used to print labels according to the product type detected by the detector 58 and affix the labels to the carton 200.

[0118] Optionally, the detector 58 includes a product detection camera 581, which can identify the product 300 by capturing information about the product 300. Optionally, the detector 58 may also include a light source 582, which illuminates the product 300, enabling the detection camera to clearly capture information about the product 300 and accurately identify the type of the product 300.

[0119] Optionally, the labeling mechanism 101 can be located on one side of the carton positioning mechanism 80. After the carton 200 is fixed, the labeling mechanism 101 will affix the label to the carton 200.

[0120] Optionally, the labeling unit 101 includes a label inspection camera that can detect whether the printed label is correct.

[0121] The beneficial effect of this application embodiment is that the labeling mechanism 101 can automatically print the corresponding label according to the product type detected by the detector 58, which can improve the efficiency of label printing.

[0122] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 The product handling mechanism 10 includes a third suction cup assembly 11, a first clamping plate 12, a second clamping plate 13, and a clamping plate driving assembly 14. The third suction cup assembly 11 is used to adsorb or release the product 300. The first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 13 are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping plate driving assembly 14 is used to drive the first clamping plate 12 to move closer to or away from the second clamping plate 13 in order to clamp or release the product 300.

[0123] Optionally, the third suction cup assembly 11 includes a connecting plate fixed to the transfer mechanism 30 and a vacuum suction cup fixed to the connecting plate, wherein the vacuum suction cup is fixedly connected to the transfer mechanism 30 through the connecting plate.

[0124] Optionally, the second clamping plate 13 is fixed relative to the third suction cup assembly 11, and the clamping plate driving assembly 14 is connected to the third suction cup assembly 11.

[0125] The clamping plate drive assembly 14 drives the first clamping plate 12 to move closer to the second clamping plate 13 to clamp the product 300, and drives the first clamping plate 12 away from the second clamping plate 13 to release the clamped product 300. Optionally, the clamping plate drive assembly 14 may include a ball screw or an electric actuator, etc.

[0126] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: the third suction cup assembly 11 can adsorb and fix the product 300, and the clamping plate driving assembly 14 can drive the first clamping plate 12 and the second clamping plate 13 to clamp and fix the product 300, so that the product picking and placing mechanism 10 fixes the product 300 more firmly and the process of picking up the product 300 is more stable.

[0127] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9The packing equipment 100 also includes a push rod 103 and an ejection mechanism 104. The push rod 103 is located above the positioning platform 81 and extends along the second direction Y. The ejection mechanism 104 is used to drive the push rod 103 to push the carton 200 from the positioning platform 81 to the side away from the support member 71 along the first direction X, so that the carton 200 after being packed with product 300 can enter the next process. Optionally, the ejection mechanism 104 may include a first driver 1041 connected to the push rod 103 and a second driver 1042 connected to the first driver 1041. The first driver 1041 is used to drive the ejection mechanism 104 to rise and fall, and the second driver 1042 is used to drive the first driver 1041 to move along the first direction X. Both the first driver 1041 and the second driver 1042 can be linear motors or electric push rods, etc.

[0128] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 12 The packing equipment 100 includes a product picking and placing mechanism 10, a carton picking and placing mechanism 20, a carton opening mechanism 90, and a transfer mechanism 30. The product picking and placing mechanism 10 is used to fix or release the product 300. The carton picking and placing mechanism 20 is used to fix or release the carton 200; the carton opening mechanism 90 is used to open the multiple top plates 201 of the carton 200; the transfer mechanism 30 connects the product picking and placing mechanism 10 and the carton picking and placing mechanism 20.

[0129] The transfer mechanism 30 includes a robotic arm 31; the packing equipment 100 also includes a partition storage mechanism 40, a product feeding mechanism 50, a carton feeding mechanism 60, and a carton positioning mechanism 80 arranged around the robotic arm 31. The carton opening mechanism 90 is located above the carton positioning mechanism 80. The robotic arm 31 can drive the carton picking and placing mechanism 20 to move the carton 200 from the carton feeding mechanism 60 to the carton positioning mechanism 80, and can drive the product picking and placing mechanism 10 to transfer the product 300 from the product 300 power mechanism to the carton 200.

[0130] The product feeding mechanism 50 includes a detector 58 for detecting the type of product 300; the packing equipment 100 also includes a labeling mechanism 101 for printing a label according to the product type detected by the detector 58 and affixing the label to the carton 200.

[0131] Traditionally, the unpacking, packing, and labeling of router products with pre-packaged boxes are all done manually. The operator arranges the products (300), scans and prints labels, opens the carton (200), places the products (300) inside, and places a divider (400) to complete the packing. Simultaneously, the operator affixes labels to the outer carton. The packing equipment (100) of this embodiment can be configured to operate according to a 50-second packing cycle. A robotic arm (31) moves the product handling mechanism (10) and the carton handling mechanism (20), enabling all actions including unpacking, packing, and placing the divider (400). It also includes a labeling mechanism (101) for labeling.

[0132] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A packing device, characterized in that, include: Product loading and unloading mechanism, used to secure or release products; A carton loading and unloading mechanism is used to secure or release cartons. A carton opening mechanism for opening multiple top plates of the carton; A transfer mechanism connects the product pick-and-place mechanism and the carton pick-and-place mechanism; the transfer mechanism can drive the carton pick-and-place mechanism to move the carton below the carton opening mechanism, and can drive the product pick-and-place mechanism to move the product into the carton.

2. The packing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes a robotic arm; the packing equipment also includes a product feeding mechanism, a carton feeding mechanism, and a carton positioning mechanism arranged around the robotic arm. The carton opening mechanism is located above the carton positioning mechanism. The robotic arm can drive the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton from the carton feeding mechanism to the carton positioning mechanism.

3. The packing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The carton feeding mechanism is used to store the folded carton; the carton picking and placing mechanism includes a first suction cup assembly, a second suction cup assembly, and a rotary drive assembly. The rotary drive assembly is connected to the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly. The first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly are respectively used to adsorb or release two adjacent side panels of the carton. The rotary drive assembly is used to drive the second suction cup assembly to rotate to an angle of 90°-180° with the first suction cup assembly, so that the side panels of the carton unfold. The packing equipment also includes a bottom folding mechanism for folding the bottom of the carton. The bottom folding mechanism is located between the robotic arm and the carton storage mechanism. The robotic arm can drive the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly to move the carton to the bottom folding mechanism.

4. The packing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom folding mechanism of the carton includes a support member, two pushers and a first drive assembly. The support member extends along a first direction and is used to abut against the ends of the two bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the first direction away from the side plates, so that the bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the first direction move closer to each other. Two pushers are respectively disposed on both sides of the support member along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; the first drive assembly is connected to the two pushers, and the first drive assembly is used to drive the two pushers to push the two bottom plates of the carton that are opposite each other along the second direction closer to each other; the pushers are disposed below the support member, and in the vertical direction, the pushers are used to push the bottom plate to rotate between the support member and the pushers, the vertical direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction.

5. The packing equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The carton positioning mechanism includes a positioning platform and a carton clamping assembly. The positioning platform is located on one side of the support member along the first direction. The robotic arm is used to drive the carton picking and placing mechanism to move the carton from the support member to the positioning platform along the first direction. At least a portion of the pushing member is located above the positioning platform to move the carton from the support member to above the positioning platform.

6. The packing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The packing equipment also includes a partition storage mechanism for storing partitions; the partition storage mechanism, the product feeding mechanism, the carton feeding mechanism, and the carton positioning mechanism are arranged around the robotic arm; the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly can adsorb or release the partitions, and the robotic arm can drive the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly to move the partitions into the carton.

7. The packing equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The partition storage mechanism includes a storage platform, a partition limiting component, and a lifting component. The storage platform is used to store the partition. The partition limiting component includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate that are spaced apart from each other. The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are used to prevent the partition from moving. The lifting component is connected to the partition limiting component and is used to drive the partition limiting component to move up and down.

8. The packing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The product feeding mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a stop, a separator, and a second drive assembly. The conveyor belt is used to transport the product. The stop is located at the end of the conveyor belt along the conveying direction and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt. The stop is used to block the movement of the product. The separator is located above the conveyor belt and extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt. The second drive assembly is used to drive the separator to move closer to or away from the conveyor belt so that the separator blocks the movement of the product or moves away from the product.

9. The packing equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The product feeding mechanism also includes a detector located on one side of the conveyor belt, the detector being used to detect the type of the product; the packing equipment also includes a labeling mechanism, the labeling mechanism being used to print a label according to the product type detected by the detector and affix the label to the carton.

10. The packing equipment as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The product handling mechanism includes a third suction cup assembly, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, and a clamping plate driving assembly. The third suction cup assembly is used to adsorb or release the product. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping plate driving assembly is used to drive the first clamping plate to move closer to or away from the second clamping plate in order to clamp or release the product.

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