Automated infeed and outfeed stacking and packaging apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding and discharging stacking and packaging equipment, which comprises: a feeding mechanism, including a part feeding assembly and a packaging plate feeding assembly, the part feeding assembly is used for storing or conveying parts, and the packaging plate feeding assembly is used for storing or conveying packaging plates; a stacking mechanism, including a part taking and placing assembly, a packaging plate taking and placing assembly and a stacking platform, the part taking and placing assembly is used for placing the parts of the part feeding assembly on the stacking platform, the packaging plate taking and placing assembly is used for placing the packaging plates of the packaging plate feeding assembly on the stacking platform, and the stacking platform is used for stacking the parts and the packaging plates; a bundling mechanism, which is used for bundling the stacked parts and packaging plates in the stacking mechanism; and a discharging mechanism, which is used for conveying the bundled parts and packaging plates out of the bundling mechanism. The utility model greatly improves safety, reduces labor cost and labor intensity, has high automation degree, improves product quality and production efficiency, and has wide applicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of packaging technology, specifically to an automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Stacking packaging is widely used for various products, especially those that require space saving and easy transportation. Taking sheet products as an example, existing factories use manual labor to place packaging sheets, take out products, and place products again, repeating this cycle until the packaging specifications are met. However, this method cannot guarantee product quality and production efficiency, and it also results in high labor costs. For products cut by punch presses, workers are in direct contact with the punch press during the material handling process, which poses certain safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment suitable for stacking and packaging products such as sheet products.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: An automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment includes: The feeding mechanism includes a parts feeding assembly and a packaging plate feeding assembly. The parts feeding assembly is used to store or transport parts, and the packaging plate feeding assembly is used to store or transport packaging plates. Stacking mechanism: includes a parts picking and placing component, a packaging plate picking and placing component, and a stacking platform. The parts picking and placing component is used to place the parts from the parts loading component onto the stacking platform. The packaging plate picking and placing component is used to place the packaging plates from the packaging plate loading component onto the stacking platform. The stacking platform is used to stack the parts and the packaging plates. Bundling mechanism: used to bundle the stacked parts and packaging boards in the stacking mechanism; Feeding mechanism: used to transport the bundled parts and packaging boards from the bundling mechanism.

[0005] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the parts loading assembly and stacking platform are distributed along the Z-axis direction and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction; the packaging board loading assembly and stacking platform are distributed along the Z-axis direction and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction; the stacking platform, strapping mechanism, and unloading mechanism are distributed along the X-axis direction.

[0006] Preferably, the parts feeding assembly includes a parts conveyor, a driving component for driving the parts conveyor, and a blocking component. The blocking component is disposed above the parts conveyor and is used to restrict the continued conveying of parts.

[0007] More preferably, the parts loading assembly further includes a position detection component, which includes a front position detection component and a rear position detection component. The front and rear position detection components are disposed above the parts conveyor and are used to detect whether there are parts on the parts conveyor in that area.

[0008] Preferably, the packaging board loading assembly includes a loading base, a guide rail, and a placement platform. The guide rail is mounted on the loading base, and the placement platform is movably mounted on the guide rail. The loading base has a waiting station and a loading station, and the placement platform can move between the waiting station and the loading station.

[0009] More preferably, the packaging board loading assembly further includes a position detection component, which is disposed at the loading station of the loading base and is used to detect whether the area has the placement platform.

[0010] More preferably, the packaging board loading assembly is provided in multiple sets, and at least one set of the loading base has the placement platform at its loading station, so as to realize the loading and stacking of packaging boards without stopping the machine.

[0011] Preferably, the part picking and placing assembly includes a gripping component, a Y-axis driving component for driving the gripping component to move in the Y direction, and a Z-axis driving component for driving the gripping component to move in the Z direction.

[0012] Preferably, the packaging board picking and placing assembly includes a material gripping component, a Z-axis driving component for driving the material gripping component to move in the Z-axis, and a Y-axis driving component for driving the material gripping component to move in the Y-axis.

[0013] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the stacking platform includes a stacking conveyor and a driving component for driving the stacking conveyor to transport materials. The stacking conveyor is used for stacking parts and packaging boards, and the strapping mechanism is connected to one end of the stacking conveyor.

[0014] More preferably, the stacking platform further includes baffles, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the stacking conveyor.

[0015] Preferably, the above technical solution includes a feeding conveyor and a driving component for driving the feeding conveyor to carry out the feeding. One end of the feeding conveyor is connected to the binding mechanism.

[0016] More preferably, the unloading mechanism further includes a receiving platform and an unloading and picking assembly. The unloading and picking assembly is used to place the bundled parts and packaging plates on the unloading conveyor onto the receiving platform. The unloading conveyor and the receiving platform are distributed along the Z-axis. The unloading and picking assembly includes a gripping component, a Z-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Z-axis, and a Y-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Y-axis.

[0017] More preferably, the feeding mechanism further includes baffles, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the feeding conveyor, with one end of the baffle extending to the binding mechanism and extending outward at that end.

[0018] More preferably, the material gripping component is a suction cup assembly, which enables it to better accommodate the stacking requirements of products of various specifications.

[0019] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: 1. This utility model avoids direct contact between operators and the punch press, greatly improving safety; 2. This utility model greatly reduces labor costs and the labor intensity of operators, and can make full and reasonable use of human resources; 3. This utility model has a high degree of automation, which can save material handling time and improve product quality and production efficiency; 4. This utility model is applicable to sheet products within a certain size range, and has wide applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Appendix Figure 1 This is an external schematic diagram of this embodiment; Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this embodiment from one perspective; Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this embodiment from another perspective; Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism and stacking mechanism in this embodiment. Figure 1 ; Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism and stacking mechanism in this embodiment. Figure 2 ; Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in this embodiment.

[0021] In the attached diagrams above: 10. Base; 11. Outer cover; 20. Parts conveying component; 21. Drive component; 22. Material blocking component; 230. Front position detection component; 231. Rear position detection component; 30. Feeding base; 31. Guide rail; 32. Placement platform; 33. Position detection component; 40. Material gripping component; 41. Y-axis drive component; 42. Z-axis drive component; 50. Material gripping component; 51. Z-axis drive component; 52. Y-axis drive component; 60. Stacking conveyor; 61. Drive unit; 62. Baffle; 7. Bundling mechanism; 80. Material feeding conveyor; 81. Drive unit; 82. Material receiving platform; 830. Material gripping unit; 831. Z-axis drive unit; 832. Y-axis drive unit; 84. Baffle; 90. Parts; 91. Packaging board; 92. Bundled parts and packaging board. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] like Figure 1-6 The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment shown includes a frame, a loading mechanism, a stacking mechanism, a strapping mechanism, and an unloading mechanism. Each mechanism is described in detail below.

[0025] like Figure 1As shown: The frame includes a base 10 and an outer cover 11. The base 10 forms a mechanism placement area, where the feeding mechanism, stacking mechanism, binding mechanism, and unloading mechanism are all located. The control components for each mechanism can be installed inside the base 10. The outer cover 11 covers the base 10, enclosing the feeding mechanism, stacking mechanism, binding mechanism, and unloading mechanism, improving the safety of each mechanism's operation. The outer cover 11 can also be made of a transparent material for easy observation of the operation of each mechanism.

[0026] like Figures 2-5 As shown: The feeding mechanism includes a parts feeding assembly and a packaging plate feeding assembly. The parts feeding assembly is used to store or transport parts, and the packaging plate feeding assembly is used to store or transport packaging plates.

[0027] In this embodiment, the parts feeding assembly includes a parts conveyor 20, a drive component 21 for driving the parts conveyor 20, and a stop component 22. The parts conveyor 20 is a conveyor belt, with one end connected to upstream equipment, such as a stamping machine. The drive component 21 is, for example, a motor, that drives the conveyor belt. The stop component 22 is located at the other end of the parts conveyor 20, above it, and is used to restrict the continued transport of parts. Parts that have been stamped from the stamping machine fall onto the parts conveyor 20 and are transported downstream until they are stopped by the stop component 22.

[0028] The parts loading assembly also includes a position detection component, which includes a front position detection component 230 and a rear position detection component 231. The front position detection component 230 and the rear position detection component 231 are positioned above the parts conveyor 20 and are used to detect whether there are parts on the parts conveyor 20 in that area. If parts are detected on the parts conveyor 20 in that area, the stacking mechanism will be controlled to grab and stack them.

[0029] In this embodiment, the packaging board loading assembly includes a loading base 30, a guide rail 31, and a placement platform 32. The loading base 30 has a waiting station and a loading station; the guide rail 31 is mounted on the loading base 30, spanning the waiting station and the loading station; the placement platform 32 is movably mounted on the guide rail 31 and moves between the waiting station and the loading station.

[0030] The packaging board loading assembly also includes a position detection component 33, which is set at the loading station of the loading base 30 to detect whether the area has a placement platform 32. If a placement platform 32 is detected, the stacking mechanism will be controlled to grab and stack the components.

[0031] The packaging board loading assembly is provided in multiple sets, with at least one set of loading base 30 having a placement platform 32 at its loading station. In the figure, there are two sets of packaging board loading assemblies. The placement platform 32 of one set of loading base 30 is pushed to the loading station, and the stacking mechanism grabs and stacks the packaging boards on the placement platform 32. The placement platform 32 of the other set of loading base 30 is pushed to the waiting station, where the packaging boards are placed on the placement platform 32, keeping the equipment running continuously.

[0032] like Figures 2-5 As shown: The stacking mechanism includes a parts picking and placing assembly, a packaging plate picking and placing assembly, and a stacking platform. Specifically: the parts picking and placing assembly places parts from the parts loading assembly onto the stacking platform; the packaging plate picking and placing assembly places packaging plates from the packaging plate loading assembly onto the stacking platform; and the stacking platform is used to stack the parts and packaging plates.

[0033] In this embodiment: the parts loading assembly and the stacking platform are distributed on the base 10 along the Z-axis direction (left and right direction in the figure) and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction (height direction in the figure); the packaging board loading assembly and the stacking platform are distributed on the base 10 along the Z-axis direction and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction. This layout makes the distribution of each component compact and reduces the displacement distance of each gripping component.

[0034] In this embodiment, the parts handling assembly includes a gripping component 40, a Y-axis driving component 41 that drives the gripping component 40 to move in the Y direction, and a Z-axis driving component 42 that drives the gripping component 40 to move in the Z direction. The gripping component 40 uses a suction cup assembly to horizontally hold sheet-like parts. The Y-axis driving component 41 uses a motor-driven cable chain. The Z-axis driving component 42 uses a telescopic cylinder. The gripping component 40 is connected to the Z-axis driving component 42, and the Z-axis driving component 42 is connected to the Y-axis driving component 41. In the illustration, the telescopic cylinder of the Z-axis driving component 42 extends and retracts, causing the suction cup assembly of the gripping component 40 to pick up the parts from the parts conveyor 20 and move them horizontally above the stacking platform. The motor of the Y-axis driving component 41 drives the cable chain, causing the gripping component 40 to move upwards and downwards, placing the parts on the stacking platform.

[0035] In this embodiment, the packaging board handling assembly includes a gripping component 50, a Z-axis driving component 51 that drives the gripping component 50 to move in the Z direction, and a Y-axis driving component 52 that drives the gripping component 50 to move in the Y direction. The gripping component 50 uses a suction cup assembly to horizontally hold the packaging board in place. The Z-axis driving component 51 uses a motor-driven cable chain. The Y-axis driving component 52 uses a telescopic cylinder. The gripping component 50 is connected to the Y-axis driving component 52, and the Y-axis driving component 52 is connected to the Z-axis driving component 51. As shown in the figure, the suction cup assembly of the gripping component 50 holds the packaging board from the placement platform 32. The motor of the Z-axis driving component 51 drives the cable chain to move the gripping component 50 horizontally above the stacking platform. The telescopic cylinder of the Y-axis driving component 52 extends and retracts to adjust the height of the gripping component 50, placing the packaging board on the stacking platform.

[0036] In this embodiment, the stacking platform includes a stacking conveyor 60 and a driving component 61 for driving the stacking conveyor 60 to transport components. The stacking conveyor 60 is used for stacking parts and packaging plates, and a strapping mechanism 7 is connected to one end of the stacking conveyor 60. The stacking conveyor 60 uses a conveyor belt, and the driving component 61 uses a motor to drive the conveyor belt. When the stacking conveyor 60 stops transporting, parts and packaging plates can be stacked on the stacking conveyor 60. After stacking, the driving component 61 drives the stacking conveyor 60 to transport the stacked parts and packaging plates to the strapping mechanism 7.

[0037] The stacking platform also includes baffles 62, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the stacking conveyor 60 to prevent the stacked parts and packaging plates from tipping over.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown: The strapping mechanism 7 is used to strap the stacked parts and packaging boards in the stacking mechanism. The strapping mechanism 7 does not relate to the inventive point of this application and can be replaced by a purchased strapping machine.

[0039] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figure 6: The unloading mechanism is used to transport the bundled parts and packaging boards from the bundling mechanism 7. The stacking platform, bundling mechanism 7, and unloading mechanism are distributed along the X-axis (front and back direction in the figure).

[0040] The unloading mechanism includes an unloading conveyor 80, a drive component 81 for driving the unloading conveyor, a receiving platform 82, and an unloading and picking assembly. The unloading conveyor 80 uses a conveyor belt, one end of which is connected to a strapping mechanism 7 to transport the strapped parts and packaging plates. The drive component 81 uses a motor to drive the conveyor belt. The unloading and picking assembly places the strapped parts and packaging plates from the unloading conveyor 80 onto the receiving platform 82. The unloading conveyor 80 and the receiving platform 82 are distributed along the Z-axis, with multiple receiving platforms 82 distributed along the Z-axis to reduce the frequency of manual unloading.

[0041] In this embodiment, the material handling assembly includes a material gripping component 830, a Z-axis driving component 831 that drives the material gripping component 830 to move in the Z direction, and a Y-axis driving component 832 that drives the material gripping component 830 to move in the Y direction.

[0042] The material gripping component 830 uses a suction cup assembly to horizontally hold the bundled parts and packaging panels. The Z-axis drive component 831 uses a motor to drive a cable chain. The Y-axis drive component 832 uses a telescopic cylinder. The material gripping component 830 is connected to the Y-axis drive component 832, and the Y-axis drive component 832 is connected to the Z-axis drive component 831. In the diagram, the suction cup assembly of the material gripping component 830 holds the bundled parts and packaging panels from the unloading conveyor 80. The motor of the Z-axis drive component 831 drives the cable chain to move the material gripping component 830 horizontally above the receiving platform 82. The telescopic cylinder of the Y-axis drive component 832 extends and retracts to adjust the height of the material gripping component 830 and places the bundled parts and packaging panels on the receiving platform 82.

[0043] The feeding mechanism also includes baffles 84, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the feeding conveyor 80. One end of the baffle 84 extends to the binding mechanism 7, and the baffle 84 at this end extends outward, so as to smoothly guide the bound parts and packaging boards to be conveyed out.

[0044] The operator places the packaging board into the feeding base 30, and the packaging board gripping component 50 places the packaging board onto the stacking conveyor 60 as required; the parts conveyor 20 transfers parts out from inside the punch press, and the parts gripping component 40 picks up the parts from the parts conveyor 20 and places them into the stacking conveyor 60 for stacking; after stacking, the whole thing flows into the bundling mechanism 7, is automatically bundled and then input into the unloading conveyor 80, and the gripping component 830 places the bundled parts and packaging board onto the receiving platform 82, and the operator takes out the bundled parts and packaging board and places them in the designated position.

[0045] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment, characterized in that: include: The feeding mechanism includes a parts feeding assembly and a packaging plate feeding assembly. The parts feeding assembly is used to store or transport parts, and the packaging plate feeding assembly is used to store or transport packaging plates. Stacking mechanism: includes a parts picking and placing assembly, a packaging plate picking and placing assembly, and a stacking platform. The parts picking and placing assembly is used to place the parts from the parts loading assembly onto the stacking platform. The packaging plate picking and placing assembly is used to place the packaging plates from the packaging plate loading assembly onto the stacking platform. The stacking platform is used to stack the parts and the packaging plates. Bundling mechanism: used to bundle the stacked parts and packaging boards in the stacking mechanism; Feeding mechanism: used to transport the bundled parts and packaging boards from the bundling mechanism.

2. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parts loading assembly and stacking platform are distributed along the Z-axis and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction; the packaging board loading assembly and stacking platform are distributed along the Z-axis and form a height difference in the Y-axis direction; the stacking platform, strapping mechanism, and unloading mechanism are distributed along the X-axis.

3. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parts feeding assembly includes a parts conveyor, a driving component for driving the parts conveyor to transport parts, and a blocking component. The blocking component is disposed above the parts conveyor and is used to limit the continued transport of parts. The parts loading assembly further includes a position detection component, which includes a front position detection component and a rear position detection component. The front and rear position detection components are disposed above the parts conveyor and are used to detect whether there are parts on the parts conveyor.

4. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging board loading assembly includes a loading base, a guide rail, and a placement platform. The guide rail is mounted on the loading base, and the placement platform is movably mounted on the guide rail. The loading base has a waiting station and a loading station, and the placement platform can move between the waiting station and the loading station. The packaging board loading assembly also includes a position detection component, which is located at the loading station of the loading base and is used to detect whether the placement platform is present.

5. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The packaging board loading assembly is provided in multiple sets, and at least one set of the loading base has the placement platform at its loading station.

6. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parts picking and placing assembly includes a gripping component, a Y-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Y direction, and a Z-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Z direction.

7. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging board picking and placing assembly includes a material gripping component, a Z-axis driving component for driving the material gripping component to move in the Z-axis, and a Y-axis driving component for driving the material gripping component to move in the Y-axis.

8. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacking platform includes a stacking conveyor and a driving component for driving the stacking conveyor to transport parts and packaging plates. The stacking conveyor is used for stacking parts and packaging plates. The strapping mechanism is connected to one end of the stacking conveyor. The stacking platform also includes baffles, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the stacking conveyor.

9. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism includes an unloading conveyor and a driving component for driving the unloading conveyor to transport materials. One end of the unloading conveyor is connected to the binding mechanism. The feeding mechanism further includes a receiving platform and a feeding and picking assembly. The feeding and picking assembly is used to place the bundled parts and packaging plates on the feeding conveyor onto the receiving platform. The feeding conveyor and the receiving platform are distributed along the Z-axis. The feeding and picking assembly includes a gripping component, a Z-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Z-axis, and a Y-axis driving component that drives the gripping component to move in the Y-axis.

10. The automated loading, unloading, stacking, and packaging equipment according to claim 6, 7, or 9, characterized in that: The material gripping component is a suction cup assembly.

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