A hemming machine folding mechanism

By designing the folding mechanism of the edge-wrapping machine, and adopting an adsorption method that combines an air pump and an air extraction groove, as well as a multi-stage folding process, the problem of low working efficiency of existing edge-wrapping machine folding mechanisms has been solved. This has enabled efficient and stable cardboard transport and multi-angle folding, thereby improving the applicability of the equipment and the quality of edge wrapping.

CN224545461UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24DONGGUAN ZHONGYI INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN ZHONGYI INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The existing edge-folding mechanism of the edge-wrapping machine has low working efficiency, cumbersome steps, and complex processes, which affects the convenience of work.

Method used

An edge-folding mechanism for an edge-wrapping machine was designed, including a frame assembly, a first suction mechanism, a first folding mechanism, and a second folding mechanism. It adopts an adsorption method that combines an air pump and an air extraction groove, and combines a multi-stage folding process with flexible suction and placement action control to achieve efficient and stable paperboard transport and multi-angle folding.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and precision of cardboard folding, reduces manual intervention, enhances the applicability and durability of the equipment, ensures operational safety, and improves the quality of edge binding and the yield rate.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of edge covering machine, especially relates to a kind of edge covering machine flanging mechanism, including rack assembly, first suction mechanism is installed in rack assembly top, first suction mechanism one side is equipped with first flanging mechanism, first flanging mechanism one side is equipped with second flanging mechanism;The first placement bed of first flanging mechanism is opened through hole, and is matched with suction groove by second air pump, can firmly adsorb paperboard on the surface of first placement bed, prevent paperboard displacement in the process of flanging, guarantee flanging accuracy.First fixed plate is connected in the flanging assembly through slide and second guide rail, and position is conveniently adjusted flexibly;The elastic buffer of first flanging plate cooperation flanging block, corner piece and first spring can adapt to paperboard of different thickness and material, realize multi-angle, high-quality flanging, reduce the damage to paperboard in the process of flanging simultaneously, solve the problem of low work efficiency of existing edge covering machine flanging mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of edge banding machine technology, and in particular relates to an edge banding machine folding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Folding boxes are widely used packaging containers for displaying and selling products such as food, medicine, toys, cosmetics, and stationery. To enhance the commercial value of packaged goods or for gifting purposes, many businesses print logos and designs on folding boxes to improve their aesthetics. Therefore, during the forming process, the folding box assembly components are first glued with face paper. Existing edge-sealing machines typically fold the edges before pressing the corners, a cumbersome and redundant process that increases working time and reduces ease of use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and solve the problem of low working efficiency of the existing edge-folding mechanism of the edge-wrapping machine.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an edge-folding mechanism for an edge-wrapping machine, including a frame assembly, a first suction mechanism installed at the top of the frame assembly, a first edge-folding mechanism installed on one side of the first suction mechanism, and a second edge-folding mechanism installed on one side of the first edge-folding mechanism.

[0005] The first folding mechanism includes a first placement bed. The frame assembly is equipped with second guide rails at both ends of the first placement bed. The first placement bed has several through holes for air circulation on its surface. Folding assemblies are installed on both sides of the first placement bed. Second connecting plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the folding assemblies. The second connecting plates are driven by third drive assemblies. An air extraction groove is installed between the two third drive assemblies and is located below the through holes in the first placement bed. The air extraction groove is connected to a second air pump for extracting air from the surface of the first placement bed. The folding assembly includes a first fixed plate. Both ends of the first fixed plate are connected to the second guide rails via slides. A first folding plate for folding cardboard is installed at the bottom of the first fixed plate. Fourth drive mechanisms are installed on both sides of the top of the first fixed plate. Two fourth drive mechanisms are driven by folding blocks respectively. The first folding plate has an adjustment groove for adjusting the movement of the folding blocks. A first spring is installed between the first fixed plate and the first folding plate. The bottom end of the folding block passes through the adjustment groove and is equipped with a corner pressing member for pressing the corner during folding.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, first guide rails are installed on both sides of the frame assembly, and the top ends of the two first guide rails are connected to first movable components via sliders. The first movable components are drivenly connected to the second drive assembly.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a second suction mechanism is installed at the top of the second folding mechanism, and a shielding assembly is installed above the first suction mechanism on the frame assembly.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a fourth guide rail is provided at the top of the frame assembly, and the second suction mechanism includes a sixth drive assembly, which is installed on both sides of the frame assembly.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, two sixth drive components are connected to a fourth connecting plate, the top of the two fourth connecting plates is connected to a first movable plate, the first movable plate is fixedly connected to a second lifting mechanism, and the bottom of the second lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to a second suction claw assembly.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the second folding mechanism includes a second placement bed, and third guide rails are provided on both sides of the second placement bed.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the frame assembly is provided with two fifth drive components, and both fifth drive components are drivenly connected to a third connecting plate.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second fixing plate is provided between the two third connecting plates, a second folded edge plate is provided at the bottom end of the second fixing plate, and a second spring is provided between the second fixing plate and the second folded edge plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the fifth drive assembly is used in conjunction with the third connecting plate, and the fifth drive assembly is located between the second fixing plate and the first placement bed.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the fifth drive assembly comprises a screw, a nut, a motor, a track, a belt, and a pulley.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0016] Highly efficient and stable suction and transfer: The first suction mechanism mounted on the top of the frame assembly and the second suction mechanism mounted on the top of the second folding mechanism can quickly and stably suction the cardboard to be folded, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. The first guide rails on both sides of the frame assembly, together with the slider and the second drive assembly, drive the first movable component to achieve accurate transfer of the cardboard between the mechanisms, ensuring the continuity of the processing flow;

[0017] Accurate and reliable folding operation: The first placement bed of the first folding mechanism has a through hole, and cooperates with the second air pump and air extraction groove to firmly adhere the cardboard to the surface of the first placement bed, preventing the cardboard from shifting during the folding process and ensuring folding accuracy. In the folding assembly, the first fixing plate is connected to the second guide rail through a slide, which facilitates flexible position adjustment; the first folding plate, together with the folding block, corner pressing piece, and the elastic cushioning of the first spring, can adapt to cardboard of different thicknesses and materials, achieving multi-angle, high-quality folding while reducing damage to the cardboard during the folding process;

[0018] The orderly arrangement of the first and second folding mechanisms forms a multi-stage folding process, enabling step-by-step and accurate folding of cardboard to meet the needs of complex edge-wrapping processes and improve edge-wrapping quality and yield. In the second folding mechanism, the third guide rails and fifth drive components on both sides of the second placement bed, along with the third connecting plate, second fixing plate, and second folding plate, work in conjunction with the first folding mechanism to further enhance the folding effect.

[0019] Safety and Flexible Control: The shield assembly located above the first suction mechanism on the frame effectively prevents debris from flying during processing, ensuring operator safety. The second suction mechanism, through the combination of the sixth drive assembly, the fourth connecting plate, the first movable plate, the second lifting mechanism, and the second suction claw assembly, achieves flexible suction and placement control, which can be accurately adjusted according to different working conditions, improving equipment applicability.

[0020] Structural stability and durability: The fifth drive component adopts a structure design of electric motor, track, belt and pulley, which ensures stable and reliable transmission, high power transmission efficiency, and easy maintenance and replacement of parts, thus extending the service life of the equipment. Through reasonable connection and transmission design between the components, such as the buffering effect of springs, hard collisions and wear between components are reduced, further improving the stability and durability of the entire folding mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the first and second placement beds of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the folding component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is the overall assembly drawing of the folding mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the first and second placement beds of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the first and second placement beds of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the folding component of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is an assembly effect diagram of the third connecting plate and the second placement bed of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the effect of the folding mechanism of this utility model being installed inside the hemming machine.

[0030] In the diagram: Frame assembly 1, second guide rail 12, first suction mechanism 2, second drive assembly 28, first folding mechanism 3, first placement bed 31, folding assembly 32, first fixing plate 321, first folding plate 322, adjustment groove 3221, fourth drive mechanism 323, folding block 324, first spring 325, second connecting plate 33, third drive assembly 34, air extraction groove 35, second folding mechanism 4, second placement bed 41, third guide rail 42, third connecting plate 43, second fixing plate 44, second folding plate 45, second suction mechanism 5, sixth drive assembly 51, fourth connecting plate 52, first movable plate 53, second lifting mechanism 54, second suction claw assembly 55, shielding assembly 6, corner pressing piece 3241. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Please see Figure 1-9This utility model provides a technical solution: an edge-folding mechanism for an edge-binding machine, including a frame assembly 1, which is composed of multiple frames forming a frame assembly. A first suction mechanism 2 is installed at the top of the frame assembly 1, a first edge-folding mechanism 3 is installed on one side of the first suction mechanism 2, and a second edge-folding mechanism 4 is installed on one side of the first edge-folding mechanism 3. The first edge-folding mechanism 3 includes a first placement bed 31, and second guide rails 12 are installed at both ends of the first placement bed 31. The first placement bed 31 has several through holes for air circulation on its surface. Edge-folding components 32 are installed on both sides of the first placement bed 31, and second connecting plates 33 are fixedly connected to both ends of the edge-folding components 32. The second connecting plates 33 transmit... The first placement bed 31 is connected to a third drive assembly 34. An air extraction groove 35 is installed between the two third drive assemblies 34 and is located below the through hole in the first placement bed 31. The air extraction groove 35 is connected to a second air pump for extracting air from the surface of the first placement bed 31. The folding assembly 32 includes a first fixing plate 321. Both ends of the first fixing plate 321 are connected to a second guide rail via slides. A first folding plate 322 for folding the cardboard is installed at the bottom of the first fixing plate 321. Fourth drive mechanisms 323 are installed on both sides of the top of the first fixing plate 321. The two fourth drive mechanisms are respectively connected to folding blocks 324. The first folding plate 322 has an adjustment groove 3221 for adjusting the movement of the folding blocks. A first spring 325 is installed between plate 321 and the first folding plate 322. The bottom end of the folding block 324 passes through the adjusting groove 3221 and is equipped with a corner pressing piece 3241 for pressing the corner during the folding process. First guide rails are installed on both sides of the frame assembly 1. The top ends of the two first guide rails are connected to the first movable components via sliders. The first movable components are drivenly connected to the second drive assembly 28. A second suction mechanism 5 is installed at the top of the second folding mechanism 4. A shielding assembly 6 is installed on the frame assembly 1 above the first suction mechanism 2. The shielding assembly 6 is composed of multiple shields. A fourth guide rail is provided at the top of the frame assembly 1. The second suction mechanism 5 includes a sixth drive assembly 51, which is installed on the frame assembly 1. The two sides of the frame assembly 1 are provided with two fifth drive components, each of which is connected to a third connection plate 43. A second fixed plate 44 is provided between the two sixth drive components 51 and a second folding plate 45 is provided at the bottom of the frame assembly 1. The frame assembly 1 is provided with two fifth drive components, each of which is connected to a third connection plate 43. A second fixed plate 44 is provided between the two third connection plates 43. A second folding plate 45 is provided at the bottom of the second fixed plate 44. A second spring is provided between the second fixed plate 44 and the second folding plate 45.

[0032] The fifth drive assembly is used in conjunction with the third connecting plate 43. The fifth drive assembly is located between the second fixed plate 44 and the first placement bed 31. The fifth drive assembly consists of a screw, a nut, a motor, a track, a belt, and a pulley. The motor drives the belt to drive the pulley to rotate, and the pulley drives the screw to rotate. The screw rotates along the nut. The threads on the inner wall of the nut and the threads on the outer wall of the screw generate a mechanical transmission driving force. The screw drives the nut by relying on the threads. The third connecting plate 43 corresponding to the nut slides back and forth along the surface of the second placement bed 41. The third connecting plate 43 allows the second suction mechanism 5 to move back and forth along the second placement bed 41. The fifth drive assembly adopts a structure design of motor, track, belt, and pulley, which is stable and reliable in transmission, has high power transmission efficiency, and is easy to maintain and replace parts, thus extending the service life of the equipment.

[0033] The working principle and structure of the first active component, the folding component 32, and the third driving component 34 are consistent with those of the fifth driving component, so the working principle and structure of the first active component, the folding component 32, and the third driving component 34 will not be described again.

[0034] The sixth drive assembly 51 and the second drive assembly 28 consist of an electric motor and a conveyor belt, which facilitates the transfer of cardboard from the US production line to the mechanism, thereby achieving automatic feeding of the edge banding machine.

[0035] After the cardboard is conveyed from the assembly line to the first placement bed 31, the folding assembly 32 moves onto the cardboard. As the cardboard moves with the second suction mechanism 5, it moves to the corresponding position. The spring 325 presses and fixes the cardboard onto the first placement bed 31. The folding assembly 32 will deform the cardboard during the movement. The corner pressing member 3241 makes the cardboard warp and presses the corner of the cardboard to facilitate the folding and corner pressing operation of the cardboard.

[0036] After the cardboard is folded and the corners are pressed, the second suction mechanism 5 picks up the folded and cornered cardboard. The second suction mechanism 5 has multiple built-in suction cups that can hold the cardboard. The second suction mechanism 5 moves the cardboard from the first placement bed 31 to the second placement bed 41. The cardboard comes into contact with the second suction mechanism 5, and the second suction mechanism 5 squeezes the two ends of the cardboard to fold the two ends. After the two ends of the cardboard are folded, the second suction mechanism 5 moves the suction cups upward to release the cardboard.

[0037] The cardboard that needs edge binding is conveyed to the area below the monitoring camera module 63 via the conveyor belt 21. After the monitoring camera module 63 monitors the orientation of the cardboard, the two second drive components 28 operate, and the two first movable components move along the X-axis, driving the first suction claw assembly 27 to adjust to the same orientation as the cardboard. The first lifting mechanism 26 operates, and after the first suction claw assembly 27 moves downward to pick up the cardboard, the first lifting mechanism 26 operates again, and the first suction claw assembly 27 moves upward. The two second drive components 28 operate, and the two first movable components move to a position parallel to the central axis of the conveyor belt 21, thereby realizing the cardboard alignment. The first drive component 25 rotates, enabling the first suction claw assembly 27 to move along the Y-axis.

[0038] The first suction component 2 operates in conjunction with the cardboard with the edge-sealing paper attached, placing it above the first folding plate 322. The third drive component 34 operates, and the second connecting plate 33 drives the folding component 32 to move along the second guide rail, thereby realizing the folding activity of this utility model. During the folding operation, the corner pressing component 3241 flattens the folded corner, thereby realizing that the folding and corner pressing operations of this utility model are carried out simultaneously. The fourth drive mechanism 323 operates to adjust the distance between the two folding blocks 324, thereby enabling this utility model to be applicable to the corner pressing operation of cardboard of different specifications.

[0039] The sixth drive assembly 51 operates, and the fourth connecting plate 52 drives the first movable plate 53 to move along the fourth guide rail to above the first placement bed 31. The second lifting mechanism 54 moves up and down, thereby enabling the second suction claw group 55 to pick up the cardboard after the two sides have been folded. The sixth drive assembly 51 operates again, and the fourth connecting plate 52 drives the first movable plate 53 to move along the fourth guide rail to above the second placement bed 41, and then places the unfolded cardboard on both sides above the second folding plate 45. The fifth drive assembly operates, and the third connecting plate 43 drives the second folding plate 45 to achieve the folding action.

[0040] The first suction mechanism 2 and the second suction mechanism 5 mounted on the top of the second folding mechanism 4, respectively, can quickly and stably pick up the cardboard to be folded, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. The first guide rails on both sides of the frame assembly 1, together with the slider and the second drive assembly 28, drive the first movable component to achieve accurate transfer of the cardboard between the mechanisms and ensure the continuity of the processing flow.

[0041] The first placement bed 31 of the first folding mechanism 3 has a through hole and cooperates with the second air pump and the air extraction groove 35 to firmly adhere the cardboard to the surface of the first placement bed 31, preventing the cardboard from shifting during the folding process and ensuring folding accuracy. In the folding assembly 32, the first fixing plate 321 is connected to the second guide rail 12 through a slide, which facilitates flexible position adjustment; the first folding plate 322, together with the folding block 324, the corner pressing piece 3241, and the elastic buffer of the first spring 325, can adapt to cardboard of different thicknesses and materials, achieve multi-angle, high-quality folding, and reduce damage to the cardboard during the folding process.

[0042] The orderly arrangement of the first folding mechanism 3 and the second folding mechanism 4 forms a multi-stage folding process, which can perform step-by-step and accurate folding of cardboard, meet the needs of complex edge-wrapping processes, and improve edge-wrapping quality and yield. In the second folding mechanism 4, the third guide rail 42 and the fifth drive assembly on both sides of the second placement bed 41, together with the third connecting plate 43, the second fixing plate 44 and the second folding plate 45, work in conjunction with the first folding mechanism 3 to further enhance the folding effect.

[0043] The shield assembly 6, located above the first suction mechanism 2, in the frame assembly 1, effectively prevents debris from flying during processing, ensuring operator safety. The second suction mechanism 5, through the combination of the sixth drive assembly 51, the fourth connecting plate 52, the first movable plate 53, the second lifting mechanism 54, and the second suction claw assembly 55, achieves flexible suction and placement action control, and can be accurately adjusted according to different working conditions, improving equipment applicability.

[0044] Through reasonable connection and transmission design between components, such as the buffering effect of springs, hard collisions and wear between components are reduced, further improving the stability and durability of the entire folding mechanism.

Claims

1. A hemming machine folding mechanism, comprising a frame assembly (1), characterized in that: The top of the frame assembly (1) is equipped with a first suction mechanism (2), a first folding mechanism (3) is installed on one side of the first suction mechanism (2), and a second folding mechanism (4) is installed on one side of the first folding mechanism (3). The first folding mechanism (3) includes a first placement bed (31). The frame assembly has second guide rails (12) installed at both ends of the first placement bed (31). The first placement bed (31) has several through holes for air circulation on its surface. Folding assemblies (32) are installed on both sides of the first placement bed (31). Second connecting plates (33) are fixedly connected to both ends of the folding assemblies (32). The second connecting plates (33) are driven by third drive assemblies (34). An air extraction groove (35) is installed between the two third drive assemblies (34), and the air extraction groove (35) is located below the through holes in the first placement bed (31). The air extraction groove (35) is connected to a second air pump for extracting air from the surface of the first placement bed (31). The folding assembly (32) includes a first fixing plate (321), the two ends of which are connected to a second guide rail via a slide block. A first folding plate (322) for folding the cardboard is installed at the bottom of the first fixing plate (321). A fourth driving mechanism (323) is installed on both sides of the top of the first fixing plate (321). The two fourth driving mechanisms are respectively connected to folding blocks (324). The first folding plate (322) has an adjustment groove (3221) for adjusting the movement of the folding block. A first spring (325) is installed between the first fixing plate (321) and the first folding plate (322). The bottom end of the folding block (324) passes through the adjustment groove (3221) and is equipped with a corner pressing member (3241) for pressing the corner during the folding process.

2. The edge-folding mechanism of the edge-binding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The frame assembly (1) is equipped with first guide rails on both sides, and the top of each of the two first guide rails is connected to a first movable component via a slider. The first movable component is drivenly connected to the second drive assembly (28).

3. The edge-folding mechanism of the edge-binding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second folding mechanism (4) is equipped with a second suction mechanism (5) at its top end, and the frame assembly (1) is equipped with a shield assembly (6) above the first suction mechanism (2).

4. The edge-folding mechanism of the edge-binding machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the rack assembly (1) is provided with a fourth guide rail, and the second suction mechanism (5) includes a sixth drive assembly (51), which is installed on both sides of the rack assembly (1).

5. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Two sixth drive components (51) are connected to a fourth connecting plate (52). The top of the two fourth connecting plates (52) is connected to a first movable plate (53). The first movable plate (53) is fixedly connected to a second lifting mechanism (54). The bottom of the second lifting mechanism (54) is fixedly connected to a second suction claw assembly (55).

6. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second folding mechanism (4) includes a second placement bed (41), and third guide rails (42) are provided on both sides of the second placement bed (41).

7. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rack assembly (1) is provided with two fifth drive assemblies, and both fifth drive assemblies are connected to a third connecting plate (43).

8. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A second fixing plate (44) is provided between the two third connecting plates (43), a second folded plate (45) is provided at the bottom end of the second fixing plate (44), and a second spring is provided between the second fixing plate (44) and the second folded plate (45).

9. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The fifth drive assembly is used in conjunction with the third connecting plate (43) and is located between the second fixing plate (44) and the first placement bed (31).

10. The edge-folding mechanism of an edge-binding machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The fifth drive assembly consists of a screw, a nut, a motor, a track, a belt, and a pulley.