An automated infeed packer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of packing machinery discloses an automatic side -in type case packer, including material conveying platform, the material conveying platform can transport material through the lift movement, single -layer material storage platform transports material to the x axle direction, and the end point of single -layer material storage platform feeding direction is provided with the inner baffle for limiting material position, and the material of outside side abuts against the material of inside adjacent in proper order and arranges along the x axle direction, pushes material part and stores the several materials of single -layer material storage platform in the box body in the box body of putting platform, wherein, for the box body of same case packing, the box body putting platform drops a unit layer after every time pushing material part pushes in the several materials of single -layer, realizes the full automation process of material from conveying to layering case packing, and the utility model does not need manual counting, carries the case or adjusts height all along, reaches the purpose that high -speed, non -destructive, neat case packing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging machinery, and in particular to an automated side-entry box packing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cylindrical materials (such as paper cups, plastic cups, beverage cans, etc.) are generally packed manually or semi-automatically after axial stacking and sealing. However, manual stacking layer by layer is inefficient, labor-intensive, and prone to counting errors. Semi-automatic equipment usually uses "drop" or "grip" packing. Drop impact can easily deform cylindrical materials, while gripping has a high cup drop rate due to the smooth surface of heat shrink film, slow cycle time, large positioning error, and often results in misalignment after packing, leading to movement during transportation.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fully automated solution that can continuously, laterally, and layer-wise automatically complete the packing of cylindrical materials without damaging the box hinges, impacting the materials, or requiring manual intervention in the number of layers. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an automated side-entry box packing machine.

[0005] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution: An automated side-entry case packing machine, including Material conveying platform, used to transport packaged materials that are axially stacked in a cylindrical shape; The feeding platform is used to receive materials from the material conveying platform. The feeding platform can transfer materials through lifting and lowering movements. A single-layer storage platform is used to receive materials output from the feeding platform. The single-layer storage platform stores several materials for laying flat to fill a single layer of the box. The single-layer storage platform conveys materials in the x-axis direction. An inner baffle is set at the end of the feeding direction of the single-layer storage platform to limit the position of the materials, so that the innermost material sidewall abuts against the inner baffle, and the outer materials abut against the adjacent inner materials in sequence and are arranged along the x-axis direction. A container placement platform is used to place open containers, wherein the container entrance is horizontally oriented towards a single-layer storage platform; The pushing component pushes several materials stored on the single-layer storage platform into the box on the box placement platform. The materials on the single-layer storage platform are pushed by the pushing component and enter the box along the y-axis direction. In this process, for the same box, the box placement platform descends one unit layer after each pusher pushes in several materials from a single layer until the materials pushed in by the pusher are on the top layer inside the box. This achieves a fully automated process from material conveying to layered box packing. The layered descent of the box ensures that the materials are stacked one layer at a time, resulting in high packing accuracy.

[0006] Preferably, a material transfer component is provided between the material conveying platform and the feeding platform. The material transfer component connects the material conveying platform and the feeding platform, and delivers the material on the material conveying platform to the feeding platform.

[0007] Preferably, the material conveying platform conveys material in the y-axis direction, and the material transfer component can swing or translate. The material transfer component has a state of moving above the feeding platform and a state of moving to partially or completely extend above the material conveying platform. When the material transfer component moves to the feeding platform, it guides the material to move to the inside of the material transfer component and is blocked by the material transfer component. The material transfer component moves back and pushes the material on the inside to the feeding platform.

[0008] Preferably, the discharge position of the single-layer storage platform is equipped with a guide and limiting component. The guide and limiting components on both sides of the x-axis direction cooperate to limit the movement of several materials pushed into the box on both sides of the x-axis direction.

[0009] Preferably, the guide limiting component swings along the rotation axis in the z-axis direction, swinging to the inner side of the hinges on both sides of the box on the box placement platform. The inner surface of the guide limiting component on both sides limits the single layer of material composed of several materials. The guide limiting component swings outward after the material enters the box.

[0010] Preferably, the box also includes a top support component corresponding to the top hinge of the box. Before the top layer of material is packed, the top support component swings upwards in an arc to hold the top hinge in place, preventing its projection along the y-axis from falling into the box. After the top layer of material enters the box, the top support component swings back and retracts. The top support component temporarily opens the box hinge to prevent the hinge from hanging down and ensures unobstructed entry of the top layer of material.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding platform also includes a side limiting plate disposed on one side of the single-layer storage platform of the feeding platform. The side limiting plate has a groove extending in the z-axis direction. The feeding platform is connected to a slider, which moves up and down along the groove. The top of the side limiting plate or the bottom of the feeding platform has an oblique guide for guiding materials into the single-layer storage platform.

[0012] Preferably, both the material conveying platform and the single-layer storage platform are formed on the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt of the single-layer storage platform is connected to the roller, and the roller is connected to a cup-feeding servo motor that drives it to rotate periodically.

[0013] Preferably, the single-layer storage platform is provided with an outer baffle above it, which is used to block several materials outside the single layer. The outer baffle is connected to a baffle power source that drives it to rise and fall. The distance between the outer baffle and the outer edge of the single-layer storage platform in the x-axis direction is at least enough to accommodate a single material.

[0014] Preferably, a fixed mounting base is provided above the single-layer storage platform. A pusher guide rail extending along the y-axis is mounted on the fixed mounting base. A pusher slider is connected to the pusher guide rail and mounted on a pusher timing belt. The pusher timing belt is fitted onto a pusher timing wheel, which is driven by a pusher servo motor. When the amount of material on the single-layer storage platform reaches the required amount for a single layer of the box, the baffle power source drives the outer baffle to descend and block the material. Then, the pusher servo motor drives the pusher to push the material. The single-layer storage platform receives the material output from the feeding platform and positions it outside the outer baffle. The inner and outer baffles work together to achieve a tight arrangement of materials in the x-axis direction. The outer baffle not only blocks the material about to be packed, preventing excess material from being pushed in, but also ensures a smooth transition between the single-layer material accumulation and pushing action. Simultaneously with the pusher's action, the single-layer storage platform begins a new round of storage, increasing the packing speed.

[0015] This utility model, by adopting the above technical solution, has significant technical effects: a. After each feeding, the height of the box is automatically reduced so that the next feeding position is always flush with the box opening until it is full; this enables the lateral feeding of cylindrical axially stacked materials layer by layer, eliminating the impact of falling. b. The single-layer material is automatically and tightly arranged in the x-axis direction, pushed in synchronously in the y-axis direction, and automatically lowered by the box in the z-axis direction to complete the inter-layer positioning; c. No manual counting, box moving, or height adjustment is required throughout the entire process, achieving high-speed, damage-free, and neat box packing. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the case packing machine; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A structural diagram from another angle.

[0017] The parts referred to by the numbers in the above attached figures are as follows: 20, Box placement platform; 32, Feeding platform; 33, Single-layer storage platform; 331, Inner baffle; 332, Roller; 333, Cup feeding servo motor; 34, Pushing component; 35, Fixed mounting base; 351, Cup pushing slider; 352, Cup pushing guide rail; 353, Cup pushing synchronous wheel; 354, Cup pushing synchronous belt; 355, Cup pushing servo motor; 36, Guide limiting component; 37, Top support component; 38, Side limiting plate; 381, Slide groove; 382, ​​Slider; 383, Angled guide; 39, Outer baffle; 391, Baffle power source. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Example 1 An automated side-entry case packer, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, including Material conveying platform, used to transport packaged materials that are axially stacked in a cylindrical shape; The feeding platform 32 is used to receive materials from the material conveying platform. The feeding platform 32 can transfer materials through lifting and lowering movements. The single-layer storage platform 33 is used to receive the materials output by the feeding platform 32. The single-layer storage platform 33 stores several materials for laying flat to fill a single layer of the box. The single-layer storage platform 33 conveys materials in the x-axis direction. An inner baffle 331 is set at the end of the feeding direction of the single-layer storage platform 33 to limit the position of the materials, so that the innermost material sidewall abuts against the inner baffle 331, and the outer materials abut against the adjacent inner materials in sequence and are arranged along the x-axis direction. The container placement platform 20 is used to place open containers, wherein the entrance of the container is horizontally oriented towards the single-layer storage platform 33; The pushing component 34 pushes several materials stored on the single-layer storage platform 33 into the box on the box placement platform 20. The materials on the single-layer storage platform 33 are pushed by the pushing component 34 and enter the box along the y-axis direction. In this case, for the same box, the box placement platform 20 descends by one unit layer after each pusher component 34 pushes in several materials in a single layer until the materials pushed in by the pusher component 34 are located at the top layer inside the box.

[0020] A material transfer component is provided between the material conveying platform and the feeding platform 32. The material transfer component connects the material conveying platform and the feeding platform 32 and delivers the material on the material conveying platform to the feeding platform 32.

[0021] The material conveying platform conveys materials in the y-axis direction. The material transfer component can swing or translate. The material transfer component has a state of moving above the feeding platform 32, and a state of moving partially or completely extending above the material conveying platform. When the material transfer component moves to the feeding platform 32, it guides the material to move to the inside of the material transfer component and is blocked by the material transfer component. The material transfer component moves back and pushes the material on the inside to the feeding platform 32.

[0022] The discharge position of the single-layer storage platform 33 is equipped with a guide limiting component 36. The guide limiting components 36 on both sides of the x-axis direction cooperate to limit the movement of several materials pushed into the box on both sides of the x-axis direction.

[0023] The guide limiting component 36 swings along the rotation axis in the z-axis direction. It swings to the inner side of the folds on both sides of the box on the box placement platform 20. The inner surface of the guide limiting component 36 on both sides limits the single layer of material composed of several materials on both sides. The guide limiting component 36 swings outward after the material enters the box.

[0024] It also includes a top support component 37 corresponding to the top hinge of the box. Before the material on the top layer is packed, the top support component 37 swings upward in an arc to support the top hinge of the box so that the projection of the hinge in the y-axis direction does not fall into the box. After the material on the top layer enters the box, the top support component 37 swings back and retracts.

[0025] like Figure 3-4 As shown, it also includes a side limiting plate 38 disposed on one side of the single-layer storage platform 33 of the feeding platform 32. The side limiting plate 38 has a groove 381 extending in the z-axis direction. The feeding platform 32 is connected to a slider 382. The slider 382 moves up and down along the groove 381. The top of the side limiting plate 38 or the bottom of the feeding platform 32 has an oblique guide part 383 for guiding materials into the single-layer storage platform 33.

[0026] The material conveying platform and the single-layer storage platform 33 are both formed on the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt of the single-layer storage platform 33 is connected to the roller 332, and the roller 332 is connected to the cup feeding servo motor 333 that drives it to rotate periodically.

[0027] Above the single-layer storage platform 33 is an outer baffle 39, which is used to block several materials on the outside of the single layer. The outer baffle 39 is connected to a baffle power source 391 that drives it to rise and fall. The distance between the outer baffle 39 and the outer edge of the single-layer storage platform 33 in the x-axis direction is at least enough to accommodate a single material.

[0028] A fixed mounting base 35 is provided above the single-layer storage platform 33. A cup-pushing guide rail 352 extending along the y-axis is provided on the fixed mounting base 35. A cup-pushing component 34 is connected to a cup-pushing slider 351 that slides on the cup-pushing guide rail 352. The cup-pushing slider 351 is mounted on a cup-pushing synchronous belt 354. The cup-pushing synchronous belt 354 is sleeved on a cup-pushing synchronous wheel 353. The cup-pushing synchronous wheel 353 is driven by a cup-pushing servo motor 355. When the amount of material on the single-layer storage platform 33 reaches the amount of material required for a single layer of the box, the baffle power source 391 drives the outer baffle 39 to descend and block the material. Then, the cup-pushing servo motor 355 drives the pushing component 34 to push the material. The single-layer storage platform 33 receives the material output by the feeding platform 32 and places it outside the outer baffle 39.

[0029] Workflow 1. The material transfer component grabs materials from the material conveying platform, or moves or guides materials to or above the feeding platform 32 by swinging or translating. The feeding platform 32 rises / falls along the slide 381 via the slider 382, ​​and transfers the material to the single-layer storage platform 33 via the inclined guide 383. Each time material arrives, the conveyor belt of the single-layer storage platform 33 is driven by the cup feeding servo motor 333 to move inward and carry the material inward. If the outer baffle 39 is in the rising state, it pushes the material to the inner baffle 331 until the material arranged on the single-layer storage platform 33 reaches the preset single-layer material quantity. Then, the outer baffle 39 is controlled to fall by the baffle power source 391.

[0030] 2. The guide limiting component 36 swings to the inside of the hinges on both sides of the box, limiting the material on both sides in the x-axis direction; the pushing component 34 is driven by the cup-pushing servo motor 355, pushing a single layer of material into the box along the cup-pushing guide rail 352. The material is at the bottom of the box or above the previous layer of material. Each time a layer is loaded, the box placement platform 20 descends one layer height until the box is filled. Then the box placement platform 20 rises and repeats the subsequent actions. Before the top layer of material needs to be pushed, the top support component 37 swings upward to open the top hinge of the box. After the material enters the box, the guide limiting component 36 and the top support component 37 reset.

[0031] Meanwhile, after the outer baffle 39 is in the descending state, the conveyor belt of the single-layer storage platform 33 is driven by the cup feeding servo motor 333 to move inward and carry the material inward, pushing the material to the outside of the outer baffle 39.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The x-axis and y-axis directions are perpendicular to each other and are usually located in a horizontal plane. The z-axis direction is perpendicular to the x-axis and y-axis directions and is usually a vertical direction, but it is used here only for the convenience of description and is not limited thereto. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the patent of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated side-entry case packing machine, characterized in that, include Material conveying platform, used to transport packaged materials that are axially stacked in a cylindrical shape; The feeding platform (32) is used to receive materials from the material conveying platform. The feeding platform (32) can transfer materials through lifting and lowering movements. A single-layer storage platform (33) is used to receive materials output from the feeding platform (32). The single-layer storage platform (33) stores several materials for laying flat to fill a single layer of the box. The single-layer storage platform (33) conveys materials in the x-axis direction. An inner baffle (331) is set at the end of the feeding direction of the single-layer storage platform (33) to limit the position of the materials, so that the innermost material sidewall abuts against the inner baffle (331), and the outer materials abut against the adjacent inner materials in sequence and are arranged along the x-axis direction. A box placement platform (20) is used to place open boxes, wherein the entrance of the box is horizontally oriented toward a single-layer storage platform (33). The pushing component (34) pushes several materials stored on the single-layer storage platform (33) into the box on the box placement platform (20). The materials on the single-layer storage platform (33) are pushed by the pushing component (34) and enter the box along the y-axis direction. For the same box, the box placement platform (20) descends by one unit layer after each pusher component (34) pushes in several materials in a single layer until the materials pushed in by the pusher component (34) are located at the top layer inside the box.

2. The automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material transfer component is provided between the material conveying platform and the feeding platform (32). The material transfer component connects the material conveying platform and the feeding platform (32) and sends the material on the material conveying platform to the feeding platform (32).

3. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material conveying platform conveys materials in the y-axis direction. The material transfer component can swing or translate. The material transfer component has a state of moving above the feeding platform (32) and a state of moving partially or completely into the material conveying platform. When the material transfer component moves to the feeding platform (32), it guides the material to move to the inside of the material transfer component and is blocked by the material transfer component. The material transfer component moves back and pushes the material on the inside to the feeding platform (32).

4. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge position of the single-layer storage platform (33) is provided with a guide limiting component (36). The guide limiting components (36) on both sides of the x-axis direction cooperate to limit the several materials pushed into the box on both sides of the x-axis direction.

5. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide limiting component (36) swings along the rotation axis in the z-axis direction. It swings to the inner side of the hinges on both sides of the box on the box placement platform (20). The inner surface of the guide limiting component (36) on both sides limits the single layer of material composed of several materials on both sides. The guide limiting component (36) swings outward after the material enters the box.

6. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a top support component (37) corresponding to the top flap of the box. The top support component (37) swings upward in an arc before the material on the top layer is packed, supporting the top flap of the box so that the projection of the flap in the y-axis direction does not fall into the box. After the material on the top layer enters the box, the top support component (37) swings back and retracts.

7. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a side limiting plate (38) set on one side of the single-layer storage platform (33) of the feeding platform (32). The side limiting plate (38) has a groove (381) extending in the z-axis direction. The feeding platform (32) is connected to a slider (382). The slider (382) moves up and down along the groove (381). The top of the side limiting plate (38) or the bottom of the feeding platform (32) has an oblique guide (383) for guiding materials into the single-layer storage platform (33).

8. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material conveying platform and the single-layer storage platform (33) are both formed on the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt of the single-layer storage platform (33) is connected to the roller (332), and the roller (332) is connected to the cup feeding servo motor (333) that drives it to rotate periodically.

9. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: Above the single-layer storage platform (33) is an outer baffle (39) which is used to block several materials outside the single layer. The outer baffle (39) is connected to a baffle power source (391) that drives it to rise and fall. The distance between the outer baffle (39) and the outer edge of the single-layer storage platform (33) in the x-axis direction is at least enough to accommodate a single material.

10. An automated side-entry case packing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: A fixed mounting base (35) is provided above the single-layer storage platform (33). A cup-pushing guide rail (352) extending along the y-axis is provided on the fixed mounting base (35). A cup-pushing component (34) is connected to a cup-pushing slider (351) that slides on the cup-pushing guide rail (352). The cup-pushing slider (351) is installed on the cup-pushing timing belt (354). The cup-pushing timing belt (354) is sleeved on the cup-pushing timing wheel (353). The cup-pushing timing wheel (353) is driven by the cup-pushing servo motor (355). When the amount of material on the single-layer storage platform (33) reaches the amount of material required for a single layer of the box, the baffle power source (391) drives the outer baffle (39) to descend and block the material. Then, the cup-pushing servo motor (355) drives the pushing component (34) to push the material. The single-layer storage platform (33) receives the material output by the feeding platform (32) and places it outside the outer baffle (39).

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