Case packer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a case packer, including manipulator, support frame, conveying mechanism no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packing device technology, specifically to a packing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Packing materials such as wires into boxes and then transporting them to customers via logistics is a common delivery method. Common boxing mechanisms, such as using robotic arms to pick up materials and then placing them in boxes, require two boxing mechanisms for the male and female ends of the wires, and another boxing mechanism when the male and female ends of the wires are mixed together. This is inconvenient to use and needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address at least one of the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This application discloses a box packing machine, including a robotic arm, a support frame, and a conveying mechanism. The robotic arm grips and transfers corresponding materials. The support frame has a placement area with three box positions arranged in a straight line. The conveying mechanism passes through the middle box position, and a pushing mechanism is positioned opposite the middle box position to push the box carried by the conveying mechanism to the two side box positions. Pushing mechanisms are positioned at the two side box positions to move the box at their respective positions to the middle box position. The support frame above the two side box positions is equipped with robotic arms, and the boxes at the middle box position and the box positions below it are all within the working range of the robotic arms.

[0004] One usage method is as follows: For example, the box is transported by the first conveyor mechanism, and the first pusher mechanism moves the box to the side box position. The first robotic arm picks up the corresponding wire and puts it into the box below it. The second robotic arm puts another wire into the box below it. The second pusher mechanism pushes the full box to the first conveyor mechanism in the middle box position, and the first conveyor mechanism transports it to the predetermined position. Alternatively, the two robotic arms pick up the corresponding wire and put it into the box carried by the first conveyor mechanism in the middle box position. After it is full, it is directly transported to the predetermined position by the first conveyor mechanism. The first conveyor mechanism, together with the first pusher mechanism, the second pusher mechanism and the robotic arm, can meet the different boxing requirements of various types of materials. The structure is simple and easy to install.

[0005] Furthermore, a second conveying mechanism is provided on the support frame below the first conveying mechanism. The ends of the first and second conveying mechanisms are connected by a box lifting mechanism. The box lifting mechanism moves the box at the second conveying mechanism to the first conveying mechanism. In use, if an empty box is conveyed through the second conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism can transfer the box to the first conveying mechanism, which helps to improve the degree of automation. The vertical layout structure helps to reduce the floor space occupied.

[0006] Furthermore, the box lifting mechanism includes a fixed frame, on which a longitudinal lifting mechanism is installed, and a lifting platform is installed at the moving end of the longitudinal lifting mechanism. The longitudinal lifting mechanism drives the lifting platform to move up and down. A roller conveying mechanism is installed on the lifting platform. When the longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the lifting platform to a predetermined position, the conveying mechanism moves the box being transported onto the roller conveying mechanism on the lifting platform. When the longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the lifting platform to a predetermined position, the roller conveying mechanism moves the box being transported onto the conveying mechanism. The longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the position of the lifting platform up and down. The roller conveying mechanism is installed on the lifting platform. In use, if the conveying mechanism delivers an empty box to the roller conveying mechanism on the lifting platform, the longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the lifting platform to dock with the conveying mechanism. The roller conveying mechanism moves the empty box to the conveying mechanism. With this cooperation, the transfer of the empty box can be stably completed, improving the automation level of empty box loading.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes conveying mechanism four, conveying mechanism five, and conveying mechanism six. Conveying mechanism four and conveying mechanism five extend to the working range of the corresponding robot arm to feed materials to the corresponding robot arm. Conveying mechanism six is ​​connected to conveying mechanism one to receive the box carried by conveying mechanism one. Conveying mechanism five and conveying mechanism four feed materials to the robot arm respectively, and conveying mechanism six receives a box from one of the conveying mechanisms, thereby further improving the degree of automation and efficiency.

[0008] Furthermore, a third conveyor is provided below the sixth conveyor, which is connected to the second conveyor to convey the box to the second conveyor, thereby improving the level of automation.

[0009] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a horizontal moving mechanism and a push plate. The push plate is provided at the moving end of the horizontal moving mechanism. The push plate protrudes outward from one part of the conveying mechanism. The horizontal moving mechanism moves the push plate, and the push plate simultaneously pushes the upper box of the conveying mechanism to move.

[0010] Furthermore, the second pushing mechanism includes a second horizontal moving mechanism and a second push plate. The second push plate is provided at the moving end of the second horizontal moving mechanism. The second push plate is located on one side of the side box position. The second horizontal moving mechanism moves the second push plate, and simultaneously pushes the box to the middle box position.

[0011] Furthermore, the first conveying mechanism is a roller conveyor type, which facilitates the extension of the first pusher plate to push the box.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. This utility model is designed as a box packing machine. With the cooperation of the conveying mechanism, the robotic arm and various pushing mechanisms, it can meet the different box packing needs of various types of materials. It occupies a small area and is easy to place. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packing machine in Example 1; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a case-loading machine when the case is in its designated position; Figure 3 This is a top view of the case packing machine. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the box lifting mechanism; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the two driving mechanisms; The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Support frame; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Conveying mechanism one; 4. Conveying mechanism two; 5. Box lifting mechanism; 6. Conveying mechanism four; 7. Box; 8. Conveying mechanism six; 9. Conveying mechanism five; 10. Conveying mechanism three; 11. Box position; 12. Pushing mechanism two; 13. Pushing mechanism one; 51. Fixed frame; 52. Lifting platform; 53. Longitudinal lifting mechanism one; 54. Roller conveying mechanism; 121. Horizontal moving mechanism two; 122. Push plate two; 131. Horizontal moving mechanism one; 132. Push plate one. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] Example 1 like Figures 1-5 As shown, the packing machine in this example includes a robot arm 2, a support frame 1, and a conveying mechanism 3. The robot arm 2 clamps and transfers the corresponding materials. The support frame 1 is frame-type, and a placement area is formed on the support frame 1. Three box positions 11 for placing boxes are pre-placed along a straight line in the placement area. In this example, sufficient space is made along the length extension direction of the support frame 1 to form box positions 11 for placing boxes. Of course, the box positions can be placed along the width direction according to the structure of the support frame as needed.

[0017] The conveyor mechanism 3 passes through the middle box position 11. If the conveyor mechanism 3 is a roller conveyor type, it passes through the middle box position 11 along the width direction of the support frame. In use, the box is conveyed by the conveyor mechanism 3. A push mechanism 13 is installed opposite to the middle box position so that the box carried by the conveyor mechanism 3 can be pushed to the box positions on both sides.

[0018] For the driving organization, such as Figure 5 As shown, the pushing mechanism 13 includes a horizontal moving mechanism 131 and a push plate 132. The push plate 132 is installed at the moving end of the horizontal moving mechanism 131. The horizontal moving mechanism 131 is like a common telescopic cylinder. The horizontal moving mechanism 131 is located on a support frame below the middle box position. The push plate 132 protrudes outward from the gap between the rollers in the conveying mechanism 1. The horizontal moving mechanism 1 moves the push plate 1 horizontally, and simultaneously pushes the upper box of the conveying mechanism 1 to the side box position. When the side box position moves to the middle position, the horizontal moving mechanism 1 moves the push plate 1 to avoid it. Preferably, a slide block is fixed at the moving end of the telescopic cylinder. The slide block and the support frame are slidably connected, such as by a slide rod. The push plate 11 is installed on the slide block, making the movement more stable.

[0019] Pushing mechanisms 2 12 are installed on the support frames 1 located at the two side box positions. These mechanisms move the box to the middle box position. The pushing mechanism 2 may include a horizontal moving mechanism 2 121 and a push plate 2 122. The push plate 2 is installed at the moving end of the horizontal moving mechanism 2. The horizontal moving mechanism 2 is typically a telescopic cylinder or lead screw type. The push plate 2 is located on one side of the side box position. During use, moving the push plate 2 with the horizontal moving mechanism 2 simultaneously pushes the box to the middle box position. Alternatively, a slide block is preferably fixed at the moving end of the telescopic cylinder. The slide block and support frame are slidably connected via a slide rod, etc. The push plate 2 is installed on this slide block for more stable movement.

[0020] Robotic arms 2 are installed on the support frames 1 above the two side compartments. These robotic arms 2 grip materials such as wires. The compartments in the middle and below are all within the working range of the robotic arms. Figure 2 As shown, it is possible to choose to place only three boxes or to place six boxes in a row. For example, the support frame 1 includes two box frames and a fixed frame between the two box frames. The fixed frame is like a gantry frame. The top surface of both box frames is formed with a placement area. A robot is installed on the fixed frame, and a conveying mechanism passes through the frame opening of the fixed frame.

[0021] One method of use is as follows: The container is conveyed to the middle container position by a first conveyor mechanism, and then the first push mechanism moves the container to the side container position. A robotic arm picks up the corresponding wire and places it into the container below it. Another robotic arm places another wire into the container below it. The second push mechanism pushes the full container to the conveyor mechanism in the middle container position, and then the first conveyor mechanism transports it to the predetermined position. Alternatively, two robotic arms can pick up the corresponding wire and place it into the container carried by the first conveyor mechanism in the middle container position. Once the container is full, it is directly transported to the predetermined position by the first conveyor mechanism.

[0022] A second conveyor mechanism 4 can also be added. For example, conveyor mechanism 4 can be installed on the support frame below conveyor mechanism 3. Conveyor mechanism 4 can also adopt a roller conveyor line. The ends of conveyor mechanism 4 and conveyor mechanism 3 are connected by a box lifting mechanism 5. The box lifting mechanism 5 moves the box at conveyor mechanism 4 to conveyor mechanism 3. When in use, if an empty box is conveyed through conveyor mechanism 2, the box lifting mechanism 5 is used to transfer the box to conveyor mechanism 1. For the box lifting mechanism, it can be purchased from the market according to the needs. In this example, the box lifting mechanism 5 includes a fixed frame 51. A longitudinal lifting mechanism 53 is installed on the fixed frame 51, and a lifting platform 52 is horizontally placed at the moving end of the longitudinal lifting mechanism 53. The longitudinal lifting mechanism 53 can be a common telescopic cylinder, a gear chain type driven by a drive motor, etc. In this example, a telescopic cylinder is used as an example. The moving end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the lifting platform. The longitudinal lifting mechanism 53 drives the lifting platform 52 to move up and down. The lifting platform can be connected to the fixed frame longitudinally by a slider, slide rail, etc.

[0023] A roller conveyor mechanism 54 is installed on the lifting platform 52. The roller conveyor mechanism can be purchased directly from the market. When in use, if the longitudinal lifting mechanism 1 53 moves the lifting platform 52 down to the predetermined position, the conveyor mechanism 2 4 moves the container being transported onto the roller conveyor mechanism 54 on the lifting platform. If the longitudinal lifting mechanism 1 53 moves the lifting platform 52 up to the predetermined position, the roller conveyor mechanism moves the container being transported onto the conveyor mechanism 1.

[0024] Conveying mechanisms 4 (6), 5 (9), and 6 (8) can also be added. Conveying mechanisms 4 (6) and 5 (9) extend to the working range of the corresponding robot to feed materials to the corresponding robot. Conveying mechanisms 4 (6) and 5 (9) can be roller conveyors or common conveyor belt conveyors. If conveying mechanisms 4 (6) and 5 (9) are located on both sides of support frame 1, when in use, the corresponding wire is conveyed by conveying mechanisms 4 (6) and 5 (9), and the robot clamps the conveyed wire and moves it to the box of the corresponding box position.

[0025] For the sixth conveyor, if the same roller conveyor type is used, and the sixth conveyor 8 is located on the side of the support frame 1, and the sixth conveyor 8 is connected to the first conveyor 3, the first conveyor 3 will move the filled box onto the sixth conveyor 8, so that the sixth conveyor can receive the box carried by the first conveyor and move it to the predetermined position, which can further improve efficiency.

[0026] Conveying mechanism three 10 can also be installed below conveying mechanism six 8. Conveying mechanism three 10 is connected to conveying mechanism two 4 to convey the box to conveying mechanism two. The empty box conveyed by conveying mechanism three is placed on conveying mechanism two, and conveying mechanism two, in conjunction with the box lifting mechanism, conveys the box to conveying mechanism one.

[0027] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A case packing machine, comprising a robotic arm (2), a support frame (1), and a conveying mechanism (3), wherein the robotic arm grips and transfers corresponding materials, characterized in that, The support frame (1) is provided with a placement area, and three box positions (11) for placing boxes are arranged in a straight line in the placement area. The first conveying mechanism passes through the middle box position and the first pushing mechanism (13) is arranged opposite to the middle box position. The box carried by the first conveying mechanism (3) is pushed to the box positions on both sides by the first pushing mechanism (13). The second pushing mechanism (12) is arranged at the box positions on both sides. The second pushing mechanism moves the box at the box position to the middle box position. The support frame (1) above the box positions on both sides is provided with a robot arm (2). The box at the middle box position and the box position below it are all within the working range of the robot arm.

2. The case packing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A second conveyor (4) is installed on the support frame below the first conveyor (3). The ends of the first conveyor and the second conveyor are connected by a box lifting mechanism (5). The box lifting mechanism moves the box of the second conveyor to the first conveyor.

3. The case packing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The box lifting mechanism (5) includes a fixed frame (51), on which a longitudinal lifting mechanism (53) is provided and a lifting platform (52) is provided at the moving end of the longitudinal lifting mechanism (53). The longitudinal lifting mechanism drives the lifting platform to move up and down. A roller conveying mechanism (54) is provided on the lifting platform. When the longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the lifting platform to a predetermined position, the conveying mechanism moves the box being transported to the roller conveying mechanism on the lifting platform. When the longitudinal lifting mechanism moves the lifting platform to a predetermined position, the roller conveying mechanism moves the box being transported to the conveying mechanism.

4. The case packing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes conveying mechanism four (6), conveying mechanism five (9), and conveying mechanism six (8). The conveying mechanisms four and five extend to the working range of the corresponding manipulator to feed materials to the corresponding manipulator. The conveying mechanism six is ​​connected to the conveying mechanism one to receive the box carried by the conveying mechanism one.

5. The case packing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Below the sixth (8) conveying mechanism, the third (10) is provided, and the third conveying mechanism is connected to the second conveying mechanism to convey the box to the second conveying mechanism.

6. The case packing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism 1 (13) includes a horizontal moving mechanism 1 (131) and a push plate 1 (132). The push plate 1 is provided at the moving end of the horizontal moving mechanism 1. The push plate 1 protrudes outward from the conveying mechanism 1. The push plate 1 is moved by the horizontal moving mechanism 1, and the upper box of the conveying mechanism 1 is moved by the push plate 1 at the same time.

7. The case packing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second pushing mechanism (12) includes a second horizontal moving mechanism (121) and a second push plate (122). The second push plate is provided at the moving end of the second horizontal moving mechanism. The second push plate is located on one side of the side box position. The second horizontal moving mechanism moves the second push plate and simultaneously pushes the box to the middle box position.

8. The case packing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism 1 (3) is a roller conveyor type.

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