Intermittent boxing apparatus
By designing an intermittent cartoning device, the problem of low efficiency in automated cartoning of oral liquid bottles was solved, achieving a highly efficient and accurate automated cartoning process, improving production efficiency and ensuring equipment stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521888964.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-02
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, automated cartoning equipment for oral liquid bottles is inefficient in the pharmaceutical, health product and food industries, and it is difficult to achieve efficient and accurate automated cartoning.
An intermittent cartoning device was designed, in which packaging boxes and product bottles are intermittently transported onto the packaging conveyor belt through a first transfer unit and a second transfer unit. The product bottles are accurately loaded into the packaging boxes through an elastic sleeve and a pressing module, and precise control is achieved by combining the device with a PLC control unit.
It achieves high efficiency and accuracy in the automated cartoning process, greatly improving production efficiency and ensuring the stability and reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging equipment technology, specifically to an intermittent cartoning device. Background Technology
[0002] In the pharmaceutical, health product, and food industries, oral liquid formulations are widely used due to their accurate dosage, convenient administration, and rapid absorption. Oral liquid formulations are typically produced by filling bottles with the liquid medication using a filling machine, followed by weighing, testing, sterilization, and labeling before final packaging. Therefore, cartoning equipment that automatically, efficiently, and accurately packs the filled oral liquid bottles into cardboard boxes has become a crucial component of modern pharmaceutical packaging production lines. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an intermittent cartoning device. This device connects the box conveyor belt and the packaging conveyor belt through a first transfer unit, and connects the packaging conveyor belt and the product conveyor belt through a second transfer unit, thereby transporting the packaging boxes and product bottles onto the packaging conveyor belt to complete the packaging, improving the degree of automation and packaging efficiency.
[0004] An intermittent cartoning device includes a box conveyor belt, a packaging conveyor belt, and a product conveyor belt. The box conveyor belt and the product conveyor belt convey along a first direction; the packaging conveyor belt conveys along a second direction; the box conveyor belt and the product conveyor belt are arranged at intervals along the second direction; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; a first transfer unit is provided between the box conveyor belt and the packaging conveyor belt; the first transfer unit is used to intermittently transfer packaging boxes from the box conveyor belt to the packaging conveyor belt; a second transfer unit is provided between the product conveyor belt and the packaging conveyor belt; the second transfer unit includes a conveyor frame, a transfer platform, and a first pressing module; one end of the conveyor frame is connected to the product conveyor belt, and the other end of the conveyor frame is connected to the transfer platform; the transfer platform is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt; the transfer platform has an opening; an elastic sleeve is provided on the opening; the first pressing module is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt; when the first pressing module presses down, the product on the transfer platform passes through the opening and is pressed into the packaging box on the packaging conveyor belt.
[0005] In the aforementioned intermittent cartoning equipment, the first transfer unit includes a first pushing module, a second pushing module, and a temporary storage platform; both the first pushing module and the second pushing module are located at the end of the box conveyor belt; the first pushing module is used to push the packaging box into the temporary storage platform; and the second pushing module is used to push the packaging box on the temporary storage platform into the packaging conveyor belt.
[0006] In the aforementioned intermittent cartoning equipment, the first pushing module includes a first mounting frame, a first cylinder, and a first push plate; the first push plate has an L-shaped structure; the first mounting frame is disposed on the carton conveyor belt; the first cylinder is disposed on the first mounting frame, and the power output end of the first cylinder is connected to the first push plate and used to drive the first push plate to move along a second direction.
[0007] In the intermittent cartoning equipment described above, the second pushing module includes a second mounting frame, a second cylinder, and a second push plate; the second mounting frame is disposed on the carton conveyor belt; the second cylinder is disposed on the second mounting frame, and the power output end of the second cylinder is connected to the second push plate and used to drive the second push plate to move along a first direction.
[0008] In the intermittent cartoning equipment described above, the first pressing module includes a third mounting frame, a third cylinder, and a third push plate; the third mounting frame is disposed on the packaging conveyor belt; the third cylinder is disposed on the third mounting frame, and the power output end of the third cylinder is connected to the third push plate and used to drive the third push plate to press down on the transfer platform.
[0009] In the aforementioned intermittent cartoning equipment, a second pressing module is also provided on the packaging conveyor belt; the first pressing module and the second pressing module are arranged sequentially and alternately along a second direction; the second pressing module includes a fourth mounting frame, a fourth cylinder, and a fourth push plate; the fourth mounting frame is disposed on the packaging conveyor belt; the fourth cylinder is disposed on the fourth mounting frame, and the power output end of the fourth cylinder is connected to the fourth push plate and used to drive the fourth push plate to press up and down on the packaging conveyor belt.
[0010] In the intermittent cartoning equipment described above, the packaging conveyor belt is equipped with partitions; there are multiple partitions, which are arranged at intervals to form multiple independent slots; the slots are used to accommodate packaging boxes.
[0011] The intermittent cartoning equipment described above also includes a PLC control unit for control.
[0012] One of the above-described technical solutions of this utility model has at least one of the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0013] This invention uses a first transfer unit to intermittently transport packaging boxes onto a packaging conveyor belt, and a second transfer unit to intermittently transport product bottles onto the packaging conveyor belt and place the product bottles into the packaging boxes, thereby achieving automated boxing. The entire boxing process is highly efficient and accurate, significantly improving production efficiency. Furthermore, a PLC control unit precisely controls the entire boxing equipment, ensuring its stability and reliability. This intermittent boxing equipment is suitable for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, health products, and food. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion at point M;
[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of N local points;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer platform in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0020] 1. Box conveyor belt; 2. Packaging conveyor belt; 21. Second pressing module; 211. Fourth mounting frame; 212. Fourth cylinder; 213. Fourth push plate; 22. Partition; 3. Product conveyor belt; 4. First transfer unit; 41. First pushing module; 411. First mounting frame; 412. First cylinder; 413. First push plate; 42. Second pushing module; 421. Second mounting frame; 422. Second cylinder; 423. Second push plate; 43. Temporary storage platform; 5. Second transfer unit; 51. Conveyor frame; 511. Bending rod; 52. Transfer platform; 521. Opening; 522. Elastic sleeve; 53. First pressing module; 531. Third mounting frame; 532. Third cylinder; 533. Third push plate; A. Packaging box; B. Product bottle. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Example 1
[0023] refer to Figures 1-5An intermittent cartoning device includes a box conveyor belt 1, a packaging conveyor belt 2, and a product conveyor belt 3. The box conveyor belt 1 and the product conveyor belt 3 convey products along a first direction; the packaging conveyor belt 2 convey products along a second direction; the box conveyor belt 1 and the product conveyor belt 3 are arranged at intervals along the second direction; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; a first transfer unit 4 is provided between the box conveyor belt 1 and the packaging conveyor belt 2; the first transfer unit 4 is used to intermittently transfer packaging boxes A on the box conveyor belt 1 to the packaging conveyor belt 2; a second transfer unit is provided between the product conveyor belt 3 and the packaging conveyor belt 2. 5; The second transfer unit 5 includes a conveyor frame 51, a transfer platform 52, and a first pressing module 53; one end of the conveyor frame 51 is connected to the product conveyor belt 3, and the other end of the conveyor frame 51 is connected to the transfer platform 52; the transfer platform 52 is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt 2; the transfer platform 52 has an opening 521; an elastic sleeve 522 is provided on the opening 521; the first pressing module 53 is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt 2; when the first pressing module 53 presses down, the product on the transfer platform 52 passes through the opening 521 and is pressed into the packaging box A on the packaging conveyor belt 2.
[0024] In this embodiment, the packaging box A is intermittently transported to the packaging conveyor belt 2 by the first transfer unit 4, and the product bottle B is intermittently transported to the packaging conveyor belt 2 by the second transfer unit 5 and placed into the packaging box A, thereby realizing automated boxing. The entire boxing process is efficient and accurate, greatly improving production efficiency.
[0025] Among them, reference Figure 4 , 5 The conveyor frame 51 of the second transfer unit 5 includes multiple gradually downward-sloping curved rods 511. Under its own weight, the product bottle B flips from a vertical state to a horizontal state. This is a common technique in the field and will not be described in detail. It should be noted that the transfer platform 52 in this embodiment is funnel-shaped, with the lower end of the funnel being the opening 521. The edge of the opening 521 is provided with the elastic sleeve 522. In practical applications, the actual size of the opening 521 should be larger than the size of the product bottle B so that the product bottle B can pass through the opening 521. However, with the elastic sleeve 522, the elastic sleeve 522 blocks part of the opening 521, preventing the product bottle B from passing directly through the opening 521. Instead, it needs to be pressed by the first pressing module 53 to pass through. The elastic sleeve 522 is made of rubber.
[0026] In practical applications, the box conveyor belt 1, packaging conveyor belt 2, and product conveyor belt 3 are all independent stepping conveyor belts. It should be noted that only a portion of the conveyor belts is shown in the attached diagram; the corresponding drive mechanisms are not shown.
[0027] Specifically, the first transfer unit 4 includes a first pushing module 41, a second pushing module 42, and a temporary storage platform 43. Both the first pushing module 41 and the second pushing module 42 are located at the end of the box conveyor belt 1. The first pushing module 41 pushes the packaging box A into the temporary storage platform 43; the second pushing module 42 pushes the packaging box A on the temporary storage platform 43 into the packaging conveyor belt 2. In this embodiment, the packaging box A is transferred through two stages of pushing. In practical applications, the first pushing module 41 pushes the packaging box A into the temporary storage platform 43, where it can remain until the packaging conveyor belt 2 has transported it a certain distance before the second pushing module 42 pushes it into the packaging conveyor belt 2. This process avoids positional errors in the packaging box A caused by speed errors between the box conveyor belt 1 and the packaging conveyor belt 2, thus improving packaging accuracy.
[0028] More specifically, the first pushing module 41 includes a first mounting bracket 411, a first cylinder 412, and a first push plate 413; the first push plate 413 has an L-shaped structure; the first mounting bracket 411 is mounted on the box conveyor belt 1; the first cylinder 412 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 411, and the power output end of the first cylinder 412 is connected to the first push plate 413 and used to drive the first push plate 413 to move along a second direction. The L-shaped first push plate 413, while pushing, can also prevent the packaging box A on the box conveyor belt 1 from entering its pushing position.
[0029] More specifically, the second pushing module 42 includes a second mounting bracket 421, a second cylinder 422, and a second push plate 423; the second mounting bracket 421 is disposed on the box conveyor belt 1; the second cylinder 422 is disposed on the second mounting bracket 421, and the power output end of the second cylinder 422 is connected to the second push plate 423 and is used to drive the second push plate 423 to move along a first direction.
[0030] In practical applications, this embodiment has a contact sensor at the end of the box conveyor belt 1, which is the pushing position of the first cylinder 412. When the packaging box A touches the contact sensor, the first cylinder 412 completes one push. The second cylinder 422 works in coordination with the packaging conveyor belt 2. For example, the second cylinder 422 pushes once every time the packaging conveyor belt 2 moves a certain distance; or, an optical sensor is provided at the pushing position of the second cylinder 422. When the optical sensor detects that there is no packaging box A on the packaging conveyor belt 2, the second cylinder 422 pushes once.
[0031] Preferably, the first pressing module 53 includes a third mounting bracket 531, a third cylinder 532, and a third push plate 533; the third mounting bracket 531 is disposed on the packaging conveyor belt 2; the third cylinder 532 is disposed on the third mounting bracket 531, and the power output end of the third cylinder 532 is connected to the third push plate 533 and used to drive the third push plate 533 to press down on the transfer platform 52. Of course, in practical applications, sensors should also be used to detect whether the packaging box A is in place to control the action of the third cylinder 532.
[0032] More preferably, the packaging conveyor belt 2 is further provided with a second pressing module 21; the first pressing module 53 and the second pressing module 21 are arranged sequentially and alternately along the second direction; the second pressing module 21 includes a fourth mounting frame 211, a fourth cylinder 212 and a fourth push plate 213; the fourth mounting frame 211 is disposed on the packaging conveyor belt 2; the fourth cylinder 212 is disposed on the fourth mounting frame 211, and the power output end of the fourth cylinder 212 is connected to the fourth push plate 213 and is used to drive the fourth push plate 213 to press up and down on the packaging conveyor belt 2.
[0033] In this further optimization, the power output end of the fourth cylinder 212 contacts the product bottle B and presses it down, thereby ensuring that the product bottle B is completely in contact with the packaging box A and avoiding gaps between the product bottle B and the packaging box A.
[0034] In this embodiment, in order to further ensure the stable transport of packaging box A, the packaging conveyor belt 2 is provided with partitions 22; there are multiple partitions 22, which are arranged at intervals to form multiple independent slots; the slots are used to accommodate packaging box A.
[0035] Of course, as is customary in this field, in practical work, a PLC control unit for control is also included. The aforementioned conveyor belt and each cylinder are all electrically connected to the PLC control unit, so that the various actions described above are completed in coordination under the control of the PLC control unit.
[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An intermittent cartoning device, comprising a carton conveyor belt, a packaging conveyor belt, and a product conveyor belt, characterized in that, The box conveyor belt and the product conveyor belt convey along a first direction; the packaging conveyor belt conveys along a second direction; the box conveyor belt and the product conveyor belt are arranged at intervals along the second direction; the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; a first transfer unit is provided between the box conveyor belt and the packaging conveyor belt; the first transfer unit is used to intermittently transfer the packaging boxes on the box conveyor belt to the packaging conveyor belt; a second transfer unit is provided between the product conveyor belt and the packaging conveyor belt; the second transfer unit includes a conveyor frame, a transfer platform, and a first pressing module; one end of the conveyor frame is connected to the product conveyor belt, and the other end of the conveyor frame is connected to the transfer platform; the transfer platform is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt; the transfer platform has an opening; an elastic sleeve is provided on the opening; the first pressing module is located directly above the packaging conveyor belt; when the first pressing module presses down, the product on the transfer platform passes through the opening and is pressed into the packaging box on the packaging conveyor belt.
2. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transfer unit includes a first push module, a second push module, and a temporary storage platform; both the first push module and the second push module are located at the end of the box conveyor belt; the first push module is used to push the packaging box into the temporary storage platform; the second push module is used to push the packaging box on the temporary storage platform into the packaging conveyor belt.
3. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first pushing module includes a first mounting frame, a first cylinder, and a first push plate; the first push plate has an L-shaped structure; the first mounting frame is disposed on the box conveyor belt; the first cylinder is disposed on the first mounting frame, and the power output end of the first cylinder is connected to the first push plate and used to drive the first push plate to move along a second direction.
4. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second pushing module includes a second mounting bracket, a second cylinder, and a second push plate; the second mounting bracket is disposed on the box conveyor belt; the second cylinder is disposed on the second mounting bracket, and the power output end of the second cylinder is connected to the second push plate and used to drive the second push plate to move along a first direction.
5. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pressing module includes a third mounting bracket, a third cylinder, and a third push plate; the third mounting bracket is mounted on the packaging conveyor belt; the third cylinder is mounted on the third mounting bracket, and the power output end of the third cylinder is connected to the third push plate and used to drive the third push plate to press down on the transfer platform.
6. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging conveyor belt is also provided with a second pressing module; the first pressing module and the second pressing module are arranged sequentially and alternately along the second direction; the second pressing module includes a fourth mounting frame, a fourth cylinder and a fourth push plate; the fourth mounting frame is set on the packaging conveyor belt; the fourth cylinder is set on the fourth mounting frame, and the power output end of the fourth cylinder is connected to the fourth push plate and used to drive the fourth push plate to press up and down on the packaging conveyor belt.
7. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging conveyor belt is equipped with partitions; there are multiple partitions, which are arranged at intervals to form multiple independent slots; the slots are used to accommodate packaging boxes.
8. The intermittent cartoning equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It also includes a PLC control unit for control.