Horizontal food box forming machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a carton forming machine, especially relate to a horizontal material receiving meal box forming machine, it includes forming mechanism, material moving mechanism and material receiving mechanism, material moving mechanism links forming mechanism and material receiving mechanism, wherein, material receiving mechanism includes push box head and box turning assembly, push box head longitudinal movement sets up and forms and has push box path, is equipped with box turning assembly on push box path, box turning assembly rotatory setting and rotation axis extends along the transverse, box turning assembly is equipped with push box mouth for push box head to pass through, box turning assembly has and takes out box state, box turning assembly rotates and switches between taking box state and out box state, when push box mouth orientation is vertical when box turning assembly is in taking box state, push box mouth orientation is longitudinal when box turning assembly is in out box state, box turning assembly receives the meal box that material moving mechanism sent in taking box state, after rotating to out box state, push box head longitudinal movement pushes away the meal box that presents horizontal through push box mouth from box turning assembly, can add more quantity, still can be connected with meal box packing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a paper box forming machine, and in particular to a horizontal material receiving lunch box forming machine. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese invention patent CN114103245A discloses a fully automatic three-dimensional lunch box forming machine. The pressing plate presses the lunch box held by the clamping device into the square cavity formed by the clamping plates. When the lunch boxes are stacked to a certain number, the clamping plates move away from each other and the lunch boxes fall onto the conveyor belt for delivery. The number of vertically stacked lunch boxes is limited by the height of the square cavity, so the number of stacked boxes is not large enough. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the technical problems existing in the background art, the present invention aims to provide a horizontal material receiving lunch box forming machine, wherein the flipping component flips the lunch box and outputs it horizontally.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This horizontal material receiving lunch box forming machine includes a forming mechanism, a material transfer mechanism, and a material receiving mechanism. The forming mechanism includes an upper mold and a lower mold that cooperate with each other. The material transfer mechanism connects the forming mechanism and the material receiving mechanism. The material receiving mechanism includes a pusher head and a flipper assembly. The pusher head is longitudinally movable and forms a pusher path. The flipper assembly is provided on the pusher path. The flipper assembly is rotatably arranged with its rotation axis extending laterally. The flipper assembly has a pusher opening for the pusher head to pass through. The flipper assembly has a receiving state and a discharging state. The flipper assembly rotates to switch between the receiving state and the discharging state. When the flipper assembly is in the receiving state, the pusher opening faces vertically. When the flipper assembly is in the discharging state, the pusher opening faces longitudinally.

[0005] In this solution, the flipping assembly receives the upright lunch box from the transfer mechanism in the receiving state, and after rotating to the discharging state, the pusher head moves longitudinally through the pusher opening to push the horizontal lunch box away from the flipping assembly.

[0006] Preferably, the flip-box assembly includes side plates, and a lifting and lowering material feeding component is provided above the flip-box assembly. A card box channel is formed between the two oppositely arranged side plates, and the card box channel is provided with a box passage opening and a box pushing opening.

[0007] In this scheme, the material-pushing component descends and pushes the lunch box delivered by the material-transferring mechanism between the two side plates. The lunch box is stuck between the two side plates. After a certain number are stacked, the box-flipping component rotates, and the box-pushing head pushes the stacked lunch boxes horizontally away from the box-passing opening.

[0008] Preferably, the flip-box assembly includes a base plate, the base plate having a positioning hole and the push-box opening, the positioning hole being connected to an air source.

[0009] In this solution, the transfer mechanism places the lunch box on the bottom plate, and the positioning hole uses negative pressure to adsorb the lunch box. After the flipping component rotates, the pusher head overcomes the adsorption force and pushes the lunch box away through the pusher opening.

[0010] Preferably, the flip-box assembly includes a side plate and a bottom plate, the side plate is arranged circumferentially along the bottom plate to form a stacking compartment, and the stacking compartment is provided with a box passage opening and a box push opening.

[0011] In this design, the side panel limits the movement of the lunchbox, and when the flip-top assembly is in the receiving state, the bottom plate supports the lunchbox.

[0012] Preferably, the flip-box assembly further includes a bottom plate and a top plate, with the two ends of the side plate connected to the top plate and the bottom plate respectively, and the box passage opening and the box push opening formed between the bottom plate and the top plate respectively.

[0013] In this design, the lowering of the feeding component overcomes the resistance of the top plate and inserts the lunchbox between the bottom plate and the top plate. The bottom plate supports the lunchbox, while the top plate limits its movement.

[0014] Preferably, the receiving mechanism further includes a discharge platform, the pusher head and the flipping assembly are located above the discharge platform, a pusher timing belt is provided below the discharge platform, the pusher timing belt is connected to a pusher rod, the pusher head is connected to the pusher rod, the discharge platform has a notch for the pusher rod to pass through, the pusher opening is also for the pusher rod to pass through, two side plates are located on both sides of the pusher path, the middle of the side plates is connected to a rotary cylinder, the rotary cylinder is mounted on a mounting base, and the mounting base is laterally adjustable.

[0015] In this design, the discharging platform can support the lunch box after the flipping component rotates. The pusher timing belt is set below the discharging platform, the stroke of the pusher head is unrestricted, the side plates are located on both sides of the pusher path, the pusher rod will not interfere with the rotating cylinder, mounting base, etc., and the mounting base can be adjusted laterally to adapt to lunch boxes of different sizes.

[0016] Preferably, the receiving mechanism further includes a secondary stacking box assembly, the box pusher head connects the box flipping assembly and the secondary stacking box assembly, the secondary stacking box assembly includes a baffle and a pusher plate, the pusher plate is laterally movably disposed on the discharge platform, the baffle plate is disposed above the discharge platform, and there is a gap between the baffle plate and the pusher plate for accommodating food boxes.

[0017] In this solution, the lunch boxes are horizontally stacked at the secondary stacking assembly. The number of stacked boxes is not limited by height. The pusher moves laterally to align the stacked lunch boxes with the baffle. It can also be connected to the lunch box packaging equipment for horizontal feeding.

[0018] Preferably, the baffle is designed to be raised or lowered.

[0019] In this design, the raised baffle allows operators to easily remove the horizontally stacked lunch boxes from the side.

[0020] Preferably, the material transfer mechanism includes a material transfer robot, which is arranged to move longitudinally. The material transfer robot includes a mounting plate, a fixed clamping plate, and a movable chuck. The mounting plate extends longitudinally, and a clamping cylinder is provided at the end of the mounting plate. The clamping cylinder drives the movable chuck to move closer to or away from the fixed clamping plate.

[0021] In this design, the clamping cylinder drives the movable clamp to approach the fixed clamping plate and clamp the edge of the lunchbox between them.

[0022] Preferably, the mounting plate is adjusted for lifting on the support plate, the support plate is connected to the material transfer synchronous belt, the clamping cylinder body is provided with a support plate, the support plate is L-shaped, the fixing clamp is provided with an elongated hole for fasteners to pass through, the elongated hole extends laterally, and both the support plate and the mounting plate are provided with connection holes for fasteners to connect at their ends.

[0023] In this design, the lifting and adjusting mounting plate and the horizontally movable adjusting fixing plate can accommodate the clamping of lunch boxes of different sizes.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the receiving state, the flipping assembly receives the upright lunch boxes from the material transfer mechanism; after rotating to the exiting state, the pusher head moves longitudinally through the pusher opening to push the horizontal lunch boxes away from the flipping assembly; the lunch boxes are horizontally stacked at the secondary stacking assembly, with no height limit on the number of stacked boxes; the pusher plate moves laterally to align the stacked lunch boxes with the baffle; it can also be connected to lunch box packaging equipment for horizontal feeding. Therefore, this utility model has substantial features and progress compared to the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the embodiments and working principles of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material receiving mechanism in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the secondary stacked box assembly in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material transfer mechanism in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the Chinese lunch box of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Forming mechanism; 2. Transfer mechanism; 3. Receiving mechanism; 4. Pusher head; 5. Flipping assembly; 6. Pusher opening; 7. Side plate; 8. Material ejector; 9. Bottom plate; 10. Top plate; 11. Discharge platform; 12. Pusher timing belt; 13. Push rod; 14. Notch; 15. Rotary cylinder; 16. Mounting base; 17. Secondary stacking assembly; 18. Baffle; 19. Push plate; 20. Transfer robot; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Fixed clamping plate; 23. Movable chuck; 24. Clamping cylinder; 25. Support plate; 26. Support plate; 27. Long slot. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the implementation of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" indicate the orientation or state relationship based on the orientation or state relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0034] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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.

[0035] See appendix Figure 1-2 5. In an embodiment of this invention, a horizontally oriented food container forming machine includes a forming mechanism 1, a material transfer mechanism 2, and a material receiving mechanism 3. The forming mechanism 1 includes an upper mold and a lower mold that cooperate with each other, and the material transfer mechanism 2 connects the forming mechanism 1 and the material receiving mechanism 3.

[0036] The receiving mechanism 3 includes a discharge platform 11, a box pusher head 4, and a box flipping assembly 5. The box pusher head 4 and the box flipping assembly 5 are located above the discharge platform 11. A box pusher timing belt 12 is provided below the discharge platform 11. The box pusher timing belt 12 is connected to a pusher rod 13. The box pusher head 4 is connected to the pusher rod 13. The discharge platform 11 has a notch 14 for the pusher rod 13 to pass through. The box pusher head 4 is longitudinally movable and forms a box pusher path. The box flipping assembly 5 is provided on the box pusher path. The box flipping assembly 5 is rotatably arranged with its rotation axis extending laterally. The box flipping assembly 5 has a box pusher opening 6 for the box pusher head 4 and the pusher rod 13 to pass through. The box flipping assembly 5 has a box receiving state and a box discharging state. The box flipping assembly 5 rotates to switch between the box receiving state and the box discharging state. When the box flipping assembly 5 is in the box receiving state, the box pusher opening 6 faces vertically. When the box flipping assembly 5 is in the box discharging state, the box pusher opening 6 faces longitudinally.

[0037] The flip-box assembly 5 includes side plates 7, bottom plates 9, and top plates 10. A lifting and lowering material feeding component 8 is provided above the flip-box assembly 5. A box-holding channel is formed between the two oppositely arranged side plates 7. The box-holding channel has a box-passing opening and a box-pushing opening 6. The two ends of the side plates 7 are respectively connected to the top plate 10 and the bottom plate 9. The box-passing opening and the box-pushing opening 6 are respectively formed between the bottom plates 9 and between the top plate 10. The two side plates 7 are located on both sides of the box-pushing path. The middle part of the side plates 7 is connected to a rotary cylinder 15. The rotary cylinder 15 is mounted on a mounting base 16, which is laterally adjustable.

[0038] In this embodiment, the material transfer mechanism 2 moves the formed lunch box from the forming mechanism 1 to the bottom of the material feeding component 8. The material feeding component 8 descends and overcomes the resistance of the top plate 10 to insert the lunch box between the side plates 7 from above. The rotary cylinder 15 drives the side plates 7 to rotate, and the lunch box changes from vertical to horizontal. The push box synchronous belt 12 drives the push rod 13 to drive the push box head 4 through the push box opening 6 to push the lunch box out from the flip box assembly 5. When the lunch box specifications change, the horizontal movement adjustment mounting seat 16 is adjusted, specifically by sliding positioning connection.

[0039] Among them, the forming mechanism 1 is a mature technology. The upper mold can be driven by a screw or by an eccentric wheel swing arm. The plate at the bottom of the forming groove of the lower mold can be raised and lowered, which can lift the lunch box for the waiting material transfer mechanism 2 to pick up. It can be clamped, sucked up, etc., with various methods.

[0040] The side plate 7 or the top plate 10 can be used to hold the lunch box in place, so that the lunch box remains stable when stacked. When the top plate 10 is used to hold the lunch box in place, the lunch box has vertical edges after it is formed. The top plate 10 makes the vertical edges bend initially, and the vertical edges can be folded inward to the correct position when stacking the lunch box. Alternatively, the lunch box remains stable under the force due to the bending of the vertical edges. The lunch box is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, so the lunch box can pass smoothly through the gap between the vertical edges to complete the stacking.

[0041] When the lunch box is horizontal, the discharge platform 11 can support the lunch box. The feeding component 8 is also driven by a motor through a synchronous belt. The transmission method is diverse and not limited to this. The outer contour of the pusher head 4 is a truncated quadrangular shape to adapt to the inner contour of the lunch box.

[0042] In other alternative embodiments, the specific structure of the flipping assembly 5 is diverse. It can be that the lunch box is stuck between the side plates 7, and the lunch box is stuck between the side plates 7 and stacked with the previous lunch box by the force of the pusher 8. The side plates 7 can be two pieces or four pieces arranged in a circle. When there are two pieces, they can be arranged longitudinally. The side plate 7 near the pusher head 4 is connected to the swing arm and is driven by the swing arm to rotate around the rotation axis into place. Alternatively, the bottom plate 9 is provided with positioning holes to attract the lunch box, and the lunch box is stacked by the force of the pusher 8. Or, after flipping, the lunch box is pushed by the pusher head 4 to stack the lunch boxes. Alternatively, the side plates 7 can be arranged around the bottom plate 9 to form a stacking compartment, and the lunch boxes are stacked by the force of the pusher 8.

[0043] The flip box assembly 5 can be a single unit, driven by a single power source, and its rotation axis can coincide with the side of the base plate 9.

[0044] See appendix Figure 3 The receiving mechanism 3 further includes a secondary stacking box assembly 17. The pusher head 4 connects the flipping box assembly 5 and the secondary stacking box assembly 17. The secondary stacking box assembly 17 includes a baffle 18 and a pusher plate 19. The pusher plate 19 is laterally movable on the discharge platform 11. The baffle 18 is disposed above the discharge platform 11. There is a gap between the baffle 18 and the pusher plate 19 for accommodating food boxes. The baffle 18 is raised and lowered.

[0045] In this embodiment, the pusher head 4 pushes the stacked lunch boxes between the baffle 18 and the pusher plate 19. The pusher plate 19 moves laterally to align the lunch boxes with the baffle 18. After pushing, the pusher plate 19 resets to facilitate the pushing of the stacked lunch boxes. When discharging, the baffle 18 rises, and the operator removes the horizontally stacked lunch boxes from the side. When discharging, the operator can easily stack the lunch boxes pushed in from different batches together. A pressure plate is also provided above the discharge platform 11, and the lunch boxes are stuck between the pressure plate and the discharge platform 11. The pressure plate is located between the baffle 18 and the pusher plate 19.

[0046] In other alternative implementations, the pusher head 4 inserts the stacked lunch boxes into the space between the baffle 18 and the pusher plate 19 for secondary stacking. During discharge, the pusher plate 19 moves laterally and the baffle 18 rises, allowing the operator to remove the horizontally stacked lunch boxes from the side. It can also be designed to connect to a lunch box packaging machine.

[0047] See appendix Figure 4 The material transfer mechanism 2 includes a material transfer robot 20, which is longitudinally movable. The material transfer robot 20 includes a mounting plate 21, a fixed clamping plate 22, and a movable chuck 23. The mounting plate 21 extends longitudinally, and a clamping cylinder 24 is provided at the end of the mounting plate 21. The clamping cylinder 24 drives the movable chuck 23 to move closer to or away from the fixed clamping plate 22. The mounting plate 21 is adjustable in height on a support plate 25. The support plate 25 is connected to the material transfer synchronous belt. The main body of the clamping cylinder 24 is provided with a support plate 26, which is L-shaped. The fixed clamping plate 22 is provided with an elongated hole 27 for fasteners to pass through, which extends laterally. Both the support plate 26 and the mounting plate 21 are provided with connection holes for fasteners to connect at their ends.

[0048] In this embodiment, the motor drives the support plate 25 and the mounting plate 21 to move longitudinally via the synchronous belt. After the upright side of the lunch box extends between the fixed clamping plate 22 and the movable clamping head 23, the clamping cylinder 24 drives the movable clamping head 23 to cooperate with the fixed clamping plate 22 to clamp the upright side of the lunch box and move the lunch box to the bottom of the feeding part 8. When the size of the lunch box changes, the mounting plate 21 is raised and lowered, and the fixed clamping plate 22 is moved laterally to adjust the mounting plate 21. Specifically, it is a sliding positioning connection.

[0049] The above description represents the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. For those skilled in the art, various improvements, modifications, or equivalent substitutions can be made without departing from the equivalent inventive concept disclosed in this utility model, and these can also be considered as part of the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A horizontally oriented food container forming machine, comprising a forming mechanism (1), a transferring mechanism (2), and a receiving mechanism (3), wherein the forming mechanism (1) comprises an upper mold and a lower mold that cooperate with each other, and the transferring mechanism (2) connects the forming mechanism (1) and the receiving mechanism (3), characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (3) includes A box pusher (4) is longitudinally movable and forms a box pusher path, and a box flipper (5) is provided on the box pusher path. The flip box assembly (5) is rotatably configured with its rotation axis extending laterally. The flip box assembly (5) is provided with a push box opening (6) for the push box head (4) to pass through. The flip box assembly (5) has a box receiving state and a box dispensing state. The flip box assembly (5) rotates to switch between the box receiving state and the box dispensing state. When the flip box assembly (5) is in the box receiving state, the push box opening (6) is oriented vertically. When the flip box assembly (5) is in the box dispensing state, the push box opening (6) is oriented longitudinally.

2. The horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flip box assembly (5) includes a side plate (7), and a lifting material feeding component (8) is provided above the flip box assembly (5). A card box channel is formed between the two oppositely arranged side plates (7), and the card box channel is provided with a box opening and a box pushing opening (6).

3. The horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flip box assembly (5) includes a base plate (9), which has a positioning hole and a push box opening (6), and the positioning hole is connected to an air source.

4. The horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flip box assembly (5) includes a side plate (7) and a bottom plate (9). The side plate (7) is arranged circumferentially along the bottom plate (9) to form a stacking compartment. The stacking compartment is provided with a box opening and a box pushing opening (6).

5. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The flip box assembly (5) also includes a bottom plate (9) and a top plate (10). The two ends of the side plate (7) are connected to the top plate (10) and the bottom plate (9) respectively. The box opening and the box pushing opening (6) are formed between the bottom plate (9) and the top plate (10) respectively.

6. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (3) also includes a discharge platform (11), the push box head (4) and the flip box assembly (5) are located above the discharge platform (11), a push box timing belt (12) is provided below the discharge platform (11), the push box timing belt (12) is connected to a push rod (13), the push box head (4) is connected to the push rod (13), the discharge platform (11) is provided with a notch (14) for the push rod (13) to pass through, the push box opening (6) is also for the push rod (13) to pass through, the two side plates (7) are located on both sides of the push box path, the middle of the side plate (7) is connected to a rotary cylinder (15), the rotary cylinder (15) is set on the mounting base (16), and the mounting base (16) is adjusted to move laterally.

7. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (3) also includes a secondary stacking box assembly (17). The pusher head (4) connects the flipping box assembly (5) and the secondary stacking box assembly (17). The secondary stacking box assembly (17) includes a baffle (18) and a pusher plate (19). The pusher plate (19) is laterally moved on the discharge platform (11). The baffle (18) is located above the discharge platform (11). There is a gap between the baffle (18) and the pusher plate (19) for accommodating food boxes.

8. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The baffle (18) is raised and lowered.

9. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The material transfer mechanism (2) includes a material transfer manipulator (20), which is longitudinally movable. The material transfer manipulator (20) includes a mounting plate (21), a fixed clamping plate (22), and a movable chuck (23). The mounting plate (21) extends longitudinally, and a clamping cylinder (24) is provided at the end of the mounting plate (21). The clamping cylinder (24) drives the movable chuck (23) to move closer to or away from the fixed clamping plate (22).

10. A horizontal material receiving lunchbox forming machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting plate (21) is adjusted for height on the support plate (25). The support plate (25) is connected to the material transfer synchronous belt. The main body of the clamping cylinder (24) is provided with a support plate (26). The support plate (26) is L-shaped. The fixing clamp (22) is provided with an elongated hole (27) for fasteners to pass through. The elongated hole (27) extends laterally. Both the support plate (26) and the mounting plate (21) are provided with connection holes for fasteners to connect.

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