Strap Attachment Machine

Abstract

To provide a strapping machine with improved versatility and convenience. The strapping machine includes a frame 1, a strap accumulation mechanism, a winding mechanism 20, a tensioning mechanism, a welding mechanism and a strap cutting mechanism. The tensioning mechanism includes a moving unit, a detection roller 104, a detection holder, a damping component and a trigger device. In the process of retracting the strap, the moving unit first retracts the strap, and then activates the detection holder with the tensioned strap. This causes the strap reel 1011 of the strap accumulation mechanism to rotate from a locked state. When the detection holder moves, the trigger device indirectly or directly controls the strap reel to release the strap. In this design, the tension of the strap during the packaging process is controlled by the damping component, so that the entire strap retraction structure is simplified and the strap tightening force can be easily adjusted as needed.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of strapping machines, and in particular to a strapping machine and a strapping method thereof. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a strapping machine that includes a strap storage mechanism that stores straps and supplies them to a winding mechanism when needed, a winding mechanism that advances the strap along a circular track to form a loop with a connected front and rear end, a tightening mechanism that tightens the strap in the opposite direction to fasten the loop formed by the strap on the product to be bound, a welding mechanism that integrally welds the front and rear ends of the loop, and a band cutting mechanism that cuts the remaining connected strap excluding the loop.

[0003] In the prior art, a band retraction motor and a band retraction roller are provided. In this means, the band is retracted by utilizing the frictional force generated when the band retraction roller clamps the band. In addition, in the actual operation process, it is necessary to detect the torque of the band retraction motor to determine whether the band is tied. However, a drawback of this method is that when the packaged object changes, the band retraction situation changes accordingly, so it is necessary to adjust the band tightening mechanism to avoid overtightening or overloosening of the band packaging. In addition, when the material of the band used changes, the tightening mechanism must be adjusted to avoid the band slipping and clamp damage. However, it is very difficult to match the tightening mechanism to the cable tie. If the tightening mechanism tightens the cable tie too much, a mark will be left on the cable tie, and if the tightening mechanism does not tighten the cable tie, slipping will occur. In particular, these problems are more likely to occur with some thin cable ties. In addition, the band is subjected to a frictional force when retracting in the winding mechanism, which affects the band tying. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Chinese Patent Application No. 202011120420.5 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE An object of the present invention is to provide a strapping machine and a packaging method for the strapping machine that are capable of packaging a variety of products and are less likely to damage the straps. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The object of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0007] The strapping machine includes a frame, a strap storage mechanism that stores straps and supplies the straps to the winding mechanism when needed, a winding mechanism that advances the strap along a circular track to form a loop with a connected front and rear end, a tightening mechanism that tightens the strap in the opposite direction to fasten the loop formed by the strap on the product to be strapped, a welding mechanism that welds the front and rear end of the loop together, and a band cutting mechanism that cuts the strap connected to the loop.

[0008] The band storage mechanism is used to mount a band reel and is provided with a locking device, which is used to control the band reel to be in a locked state or a rotatable state, and when the band reel is in a locked state, the band reel cannot rotate, and when the band reel is in a rotatable state, the band reel includes a band reel unit that supplies a band, several fixed rollers that are attached to one side of the band storage mechanism and used to wind the band, and several movable rollers that are attached to the other side of the band storage mechanism and used to wind the band. The combination of the fixed rollers and the movable rollers forms a band storage area.

[0009] The tightening mechanism includes a moving unit movably attached to a frame, to which the moving roller is attached, and which is movable between a first position and a second position, such that when moving toward the first position, the moving roller moves away from the fixed roller to accumulate the band, and when moving toward the second position, the moving roller moves close to the fixed roller to transport the band, a detection roller used for winding the band and attached to a detection holder, a detection holder rotatably or movably attached to the frame, in which a damping component is disposed, and the damping component applies a certain resistance force to the detection holder, and a trigger device that obtains the operation of the detection holder. When the detection holder moves, the trigger device indirectly or directly controls the locking device, and the locking device thereby enables the band reel to rotate.

[0010] Preferably, the damping component is an electromagnetic damper having an adjustable resistance force, and a gear is attached to an output shaft of the electromagnetic damper.

[0011] The detection holder is a swing arm. The center of the swing arm is attached to a frame so as to be rotatable. The detection roller is attached to the lower end of the swing arm, and a toothed surface portion is provided at the upper end of the swing arm. The toothed surface portion meshes with the gear.

[0012] A sensing portion is provided on one side of the swing arm, and the trigger device is a sensor provided on the frame. The sensor detects the operation of the sensing portion.

[0013] Preferably, the fixed rollers and the movable rollers are all aligned in the vertical direction. The fixed rollers and the movable rollers are alternated in the horizontal direction. The detection roller and the fixed roller are provided in the same column. Alternatively, the fixed rollers and the movable rollers are all aligned in the horizontal direction. The fixed rollers and the movable rollers are alternated in the vertical direction. The detection roller and the fixed roller are provided in the same row.

[0014] Preferably, a slide rail, a timing belt unit, and a drive motor are attached to the frame, and the transport direction of the timing belt unit is parallel to the slide rail.

[0015] The moving unit is attached to the slide rail, and the slide rail guides the movement of the moving unit between a first position and a second position.

[0016] One side of the moving unit is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit, and a drive motor drives the moving unit through the timing belt unit.

[0017] Preferably, the moving unit includes a first moving holder and a second moving holder, both of which are attached to the slide rail, and the first moving holder and the second moving holder are of a separable structure.

[0018] The moving roller is attached to the front side of the first moving holder, and a rope is attached to the rear side of the first moving holder. The other end of the rope passes through a direction changing roller and has a weight hung therefrom.

[0019] The second moving holder is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit.

[0020] The first moving holder is located on one side of the second moving holder in the band accumulation direction.

[0021] Preferably, the first moving holder is provided with a photoelectric sensor plate, and the frame is provided with a photoelectric sensor, and when the first moving holder is located at the first position, the photoelectric sensor plate triggers the photoelectric sensor.

[0022] Preferably, a vibration-damping pad is provided between the first moving holder and the second moving holder, and the vibration-damping pad is fixed to the first moving holder or the second moving holder.

[0023] The locking device of the band reel unit is an electromagnetic brake.

[0024] The strapping machine packaging method based on the strapping machine includes the following specific steps:

[0025] Step (1): In the initial state, the band storage mechanism stores bands normally, and the band reel is in a locked state.

[0026] Step (2): Execute the band conveying operation. When the band conveying roller group clamps the band and conveys it forward, the band becomes tensed and transmits force to the moving roller. This causes the moving roller and the moving unit to move from the first position toward the second position. Then, after the moving roller moves a certain distance, the band conveying ends.

[0027] Step (3): The tip of the band is pressed.

[0028] Step (4): Execute the band retraction operation. When the band conveying roller group releases the band, the moving unit moves toward the first position. During the movement process, the moving roller retracts the band to the inside of the band storage mechanism, gradually tensioning the band. When the tension of the band gradually increases to a predetermined value, the detection roller is moved by the band, and the detection roller operates the detection holder. When the trigger device of the frame detects the operation of the detection holder, it indirectly or directly controls the locking device to make the band reel rotatable.

[0029] Step (5): Execute the band storage operation. The band transport roller group clamps the band, and the moving unit continues to move toward the first position, causing the band reel to rotate and supplying the band into the band storage mechanism until the band storage is completed.

[0030] Step (6): The band cutting mechanism completes cutting the band, and the welding mechanism completes heating the band, completing the packaging.

[0031] Preferably, the moving unit includes a first moving holder and a second moving holder, both of which are attached to a slide rail, the moving roller is attached to the front side of the first moving holder, and a rope and a weight are attached to the rear side of the first moving holder.

[0032] The second moving holder is fixedly connected to a timing belt unit, and a drive motor drives the timing belt unit and the second moving holder.

[0033] In the step (1), in an initial state, the first moving holder and the second moving holder are separated from each other. The first moving holder is located at a first position by the action of a weight, and the second moving holder is located at a second position.

[0034] In the step (2), the moving roller and the first moving holder both move a certain distance toward the second position against the gravity of the weight, and the band transport ends.

[0035] In the step (4), the first moving holder is moved toward the first position by the action of the weight, and the second moving holder is moved toward the first position by the action of the timing belt unit and the drive motor. When the first moving holder has moved toward the first position by a certain degree, the band is put in a tensioned state, and all of the excess band transported in the band transport step is retreated to the band storage mechanism.

[0036] In step (5), the second moving holder continues to move toward the first position and pushes the first moving holder toward the first position, which rotates the band reel to accumulate the band until the first moving holder reaches the first position, and when the first moving holder reaches the first position, the first moving holder triggers a photoelectric signal.

[0037] The drive motor rotates the timing belt unit in the reverse direction based on the photoelectric signal. Then, the second moving holder moves toward the second position to reset the detection holder. Also, the electromagnetic brake locks the band reel again.

[0038] Once the swing arm has been reset, a sensor on the top of the frame is triggered to indicate full accumulation of the band.

[0039] Preferably, in step (5), after the band conveying roller group clamps the band, step (6) is first performed and then step (5) is performed, or steps (5) and (6) are performed simultaneously. Effect of the Invention

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant and beneficial technical effects:

[0041] 1. The frame of the present invention is provided with a detection holder, and a damping element is disposed on the detection holder. The damping element provides a certain resistance force to the detection holder. A detection roller is mounted on the lower end of the detection holder. In the present invention, a moving unit is used to retract the strap. Then, when the detection holder moves, the trigger device indirectly or directly controls the strap reel to release the strap. In this design, the tension of the strap during the packaging process is controlled by the damping element, so that the entire strap retraction structure is simplified. In addition, the fastening force of the strap can be easily adjusted as needed, so that the versatility and convenience of the strapping machine are improved. In addition, there is no need to detect the torque of the strap retraction motor, and there is no need to consider the frictional force of the strap retraction in the winding mechanism during the binding process, so that the stability and accuracy of detection are improved and the cost is further reduced.

[0042] 2. The moving unit of the present invention adopts a separable structure. The moving unit includes a first moving holder and a second moving holder, and the two parts of the structure can be separated. This prevents the band conveying roller group and the timing belt unit from interfering with each other, ensuring the stability of the band conveyance and preventing the band from being scratched. In addition, the second moving holder also reliably guarantees the accurate resetting of the detection holder. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0043] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a strapping machine. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the band storage and tightening mechanism. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram 2 of the band storage mechanism and tightening mechanism. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the components of the band storage mechanism and tightening mechanism. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram 1 of a moving unit in a tightening mechanism. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram 2 of the moving unit in the tightening mechanism. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic assembly diagram 1 of the detection holder, the detection roller and the trigger device. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic assembly diagram 2 of the detection holder, the detection roller and the trigger device. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the entire strapping machine when the mobile unit is in the second position. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram 1 of the band storage mechanism when the mobile unit is in a second position. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram 2 of the band storage mechanism when the mobile unit is in a second position. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram 3 of the band storage mechanism when the mobile unit is in a second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0044] The present invention will be further described below with reference to Figs. 1 to 12 in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the strapping machine is used to provide a carrier for other mechanisms and parts, and includes a frame 1 forming the main structure of the strapping machine, a strap storage mechanism 10 that stores the strap and supplies it to the winding mechanism when needed, and a winding mechanism 20 that advances the strap along a circular track to form a loop with a leading end connected to a trailing end. The winding mechanism 20 is similar to the prior art, and will not be described in further detail in this application. In this application, the winding mechanism is attached to the left side of the frame, and the strap storage mechanism 10 is attached to the right side of the frame, thereby reducing the overall height.

[0046] The strapping machine also includes a tightening mechanism 30 that tightens the strap in the opposite direction to clamp the loop formed by the strap on the product to be strapped, and a welding mechanism 40 that welds the leading and trailing ends of the loop together. The welding mechanism 40 is similar to the prior art and will not be described in further detail in this application.

[0047] The strapping machine also includes a strap cutting mechanism 50 for cutting the straps attached to the loops. The strap cutting mechanism 50 is similar to that of the prior art and will not be described in further detail herein.

[0048] The band storage mechanism 10 includes a band reel unit 101 for mounting a band reel 1011. The band reel unit 101 is provided with a locking device 1012. The locking device 1012 is used to control the band reel 1011 to be in a locked state or a rotatable state. When the band reel is in a locked state, the band reel cannot be rotated. When the band reel is in a rotatable state, the band reel supplies a band. In this embodiment, the locking device 1012 is rotatable when energized and locks the band reel when not energized.

[0049] The strap storage mechanism 10 also includes several fixed rollers 102 attached to one side of the strap storage mechanism and used for winding the strap, and several movable rollers 1031 attached to the other side of the strap storage mechanism and used for winding the strap. The combination of the fixed rollers and the movable rollers forms a strap storage area 3.

[0050] The tightening mechanism 30 includes a moving unit 103 movably mounted on a frame. The moving roller 1031 is mounted on the moving unit. The moving unit 103 is movable between a first position and a second position. When the moving unit 103 moves toward the first position, the moving roller 1031 accumulates the band away from the fixed roller 102. When the moving unit 103 moves toward the second position, the moving roller 1031 conveys the band close to the fixed roller 102.

[0051] The tightening mechanism 30 includes a detection roller 104 used for winding the band and attached to a detection holder, a detection holder 105 rotatably or movably attached to a frame, in which a damping part 107 is arranged and the damping part applies a certain resistance force to the detection holder, and a trigger device 106 for acquiring the operation of the detection holder. When the detection holder moves, the trigger device indirectly or directly controls the locking device 1012. As a result, the locking device makes the band reel rotatable.

[0052] It should be noted that the moving unit 103 and the moving roller 1031 operate synchronously. Therefore, in the initial stage when the moving unit 103 is reset to the first position, the strap accumulation process of the strapping machine is to retrieve the strap from the winding mechanism. The strap accumulation process is equal to the band retreat process. After the band retreat is completed, the moving unit 103 continues to reset to the first position. In this process, the strap is in a tensioned state. Then, when the band moves the detection roller 104, the locking device 1012 allows the band reel to rotate, so that the strap is retrieved from the band reel in the strap accumulation process of the strapping machine. For the sake of easy description of the technical means, the present application includes the moving unit 103, the detection roller 104, the detection holder 105 and the trigger device 106 in the tightening mechanism 30. In addition, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present application does not exclude the case where the whole or part of the tightening mechanism 30 is included in the strap accumulation mechanism 10. Therefore, as a technical means, the case where the band storage mechanism 10 includes the tightening mechanism 30 can be said to fall within the concept and scope of protection of the present application.

[0053] Preferably, the damping element 107 is an electromagnetic damper with adjustable resistance. A gear 1071 is attached to the output shaft of the electromagnetic damper. When the packed object or the band changes, the tension of the band must be adjusted during the band retraction process in order to achieve a desirable packing effect. In the present application, the resistance can be adjusted by simply setting the operating current or operating voltage of the electromagnetic damper in the procedure, thereby making it possible to change the tension of the band during the band retraction process. In contrast, when the damping element 107 is a spring, the ability to adjust the resistance is somewhat insufficient.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the detection holder 105 is a swing arm. The center of the swing arm is attached to the frame so as to rotate. The detection roller 104 is attached to the lower end of the swing arm, and a toothed surface portion 1054 is provided at the upper end of the swing arm. The toothed surface portion 1054 meshes with the gear 1071. The pivot point 1052 at the center of the swing arm is located at the upper part of the swing arm. The swing arm forms a simple lever structure. The lever structure can appropriately increase the force at the lower part of the swing arm and transmit it to the toothed surface portion at the upper part, thereby making the detection more sensitive. The stability of the damping part 107 is realized by using a combination of the arc-shaped toothed surface portion 1054 and the gear 1071, so that there is no change such as a sudden increase or decrease in the resistance force. A sensing portion 1051 is provided on one side of the swing arm. Also, the trigger device 106 is a sensor provided on the frame. The sensor detects the operation of the sensing part 1051. A part of the structure of the sensing part 1051 extends between the two sensors. When the sensing part 1051 comes out from between the two sensors, a photoelectric signal between the two sensors is turned on. Then, the controller of the strapping machine receives the corresponding photoelectric signal and controls the locking device 1012, so that the locking device 1012 can rotate the band reel. In addition, the swing arm is provided with a contact part 1053, and the frame is provided with a position regulating part 1055. When the motion angle of the swing arm reaches a certain degree, the contact part 1053 is pressed against the position regulating part 1055, so that the swing arm cannot swing any further, and a safe position regulating effect is realized.

[0055] Preferably, the fixed rollers 102 and the movable rollers 1031 are all aligned vertically. The fixed rollers 102 and the movable rollers 1031 are alternately aligned horizontally. The detection roller 104 and the fixed roller 102 are provided in the same row. In the present invention, the fixed rollers and the movable rollers are provided on the left and right. The detection roller is provided in the center of the row of fixed rollers. As shown in FIG. 1, after being fed from the band reel, the band is first wound around the roller located on the right side, and then wound around the roller located on the left side, and so on, from right to left, and then passes through the band conveying roller group 201 after moving from top to bottom. In addition, the following may be selected as a modification. That is, the fixed rollers 102 and the movable rollers 1031 are all aligned horizontally, the fixed rollers 102 and the movable rollers 1031 are alternately aligned vertically, and the movable rollers 1031 are positioned below the fixed rollers 102. Moreover, the detection roller 104 and the fixed roller 102 are provided in the same row. In this case, automatic band accumulation can be realized by the gravity of the moving unit 103 and the detection roller 104.

[0056] Preferably, a slide rail 302, a timing belt unit 301, and a drive motor 303 are attached to the frame 1. The conveying direction of the timing belt unit 301 is parallel to the slide rail 302.

[0057] The moving unit 103 is attached to the slide rail 302. The slide rail guides the movement of the moving unit between a first position and a second position. The position of the moving unit shown in FIG. 1 is the first position. This position is also the limit position when the moving unit moves to the left in the actual operation process. Also, the limit position when the moving unit moves to the right in the actual operation process is the second position.

[0058] One side of the moving unit 103 is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit 301. A driving motor 303 drives the moving unit through the timing belt unit 301. The driving motor controls the operation of the moving unit to realize the switching of the moving unit between a first position and a second position.

[0059] 5, the present application further provides a modified structure in which the moving unit 103 is divided into two independent parts instead of an integral part. The moving unit 103 includes a first moving holder 1033 and a second moving holder 1034. The first moving holder 1033 and the second moving holder 1034 are of a separable structure. The first moving holder 1033 and the second moving holder 1034 are both attached to the slide rail 302.

[0060] The moving roller 1031 is attached to the front side of the first moving holder 1033, and a rope 1035 is attached to the rear side of the first moving holder 1033. The other end of the rope passes through a direction changing roller 1037, and a weight 1036 is suspended from it. The second moving holder 1034 is provided with a connection part 1039, and is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit 301 via the connection part 1039. A drive motor operates the timing belt unit and the second moving holder.

[0061] Please refer to Figs. 9 to 12. The second moving holder 1034 is located between the first moving holder 1033 and the fixed roller 102. When the band accumulation is completed, the drive motor moves the second moving holder 1034 to the second position, but the first moving holder remains at the first position due to the action of the weight. Then, in the band transport stage, when the band transport roller group 201 clamps the band 2 and transports it forward, the band moves the first moving holder against the gravity of the weight. In this application, a weight that is not too heavy is not selected, and it is sufficient to select a weight that allows the band to relatively easily move the first moving holder. For example, 1 kg is selected as the weight of the weight. In addition, in this means, since the first moving holder and the second moving holder are separated, it is also possible to prevent the band transport roller group 201 and the timing belt unit 301 from interfering with each other during the band transport process.

[0062] Preferably, the first moving holder 1033 is provided with a photoelectric sensor plate 1038, and a photoelectric sensor is provided on the frame. When the first moving holder 1033 is located at the first position, the photoelectric sensor plate 1038 triggers the photoelectric sensor. The principle of the photoelectric sensor plate 1038 and the photoelectric sensor is similar to that of the trigger device 106, and is used by the controller to detect whether the reset of the first moving holder is completed.

[0063] Preferably, a vibration-damping pad 1040 is provided between the first moving holder 1033 and the second moving holder 1034. The vibration-damping pad is fixed to the first moving holder or the second moving holder. This prevents noise caused by a collision between the first moving holder 1033 and the second moving holder 1034.

[0064] The locking device 1012 of the band reel unit is an electromagnetic brake, and its function can be switched by energizing or deenergizing it.

[0065] The strapping machine packaging method based on the strapping machine includes the following specific steps:

[0066] Step (1): In an initial state, the band storage mechanism 10 stores bands normally, and the band reel 1011 is in a locked state.

[0067] Step (2): Execute the band conveying operation. When the band conveying roller group 201 clamps the band 2 and conveys it forward, the band becomes tensed and transmits a force to the moving roller 1031. This causes the moving roller and the moving unit 103 to move from the first position to the second position. When combined with the state shown in FIG. 1, the moving unit 103 moves from left to right. Then, after the moving roller 1031 has moved a certain distance, the band transport ends. At the point in time when the band transport ends, the position of the moving roller 1031 is generally at the middle position of the entire moving length.

[0068] Step (3): The tip of the band is pressed. The pressing structure is a conventional technique and is realized by the pressing blade mechanism 60. The pressing blade mechanism 60 is a conventional technique. A band insertion groove is provided in the center of the pressing blade of the pressing blade mechanism, and the band passes through the band insertion groove to form a loop. The ceiling of the pressing blade is used to press the band.

[0069] Step (4): Execute the band retraction operation. When the band conveying roller group 201 loosens the band, the moving unit 103 moves toward the first position. Then, the driven roller of the band conveying roller group disengages from the band, and the band is pulled by the first moving holder. In the moving process, the moving roller retracts the band to the inside of the band storage mechanism, gradually tensioning the band. However, since the winding mechanism has already used a part of the band and the band reel is also in a locked state, the moving unit cannot retract to the first position due to the length of the band. Therefore, when the tension of the band gradually increases to a predetermined value, the detection roller 104 is moved by the band, and the detection roller operates the detection holder 105. When the trigger device 106 of the frame detects the operation of the detection holder, it indirectly or directly controls the lock device 1012 to allow the band reel to rotate.

[0070] Step (5): A band accumulation operation is performed. The band conveying roller group 201 and / or the rear blade 70 clamp the band, and the moving unit 103 continues to move toward the first position, causing the band reel to rotate and supply the band into the band storage mechanism until the band storage is completed. The rear blade 70 is a conventional technology that firmly abuts against the band to prevent the loop formed at the front from loosening. The abutment position of the rear blade is below the position of the tip of the band after it has made one revolution. The rear blade is pushed upward to press the two layers of band.

[0071] Step (6): The band cutting mechanism 50 finishes cutting the band, and the welding mechanism 40 finishes heating the band, completing the packaging. Note that before cutting the band, the rear blade 70 must press the band before cutting and heating.

[0072] In the step (1), in the initial state, the first moving holder 1033 and the second moving holder 1034 are separated as shown in Fig. 6. The first moving holder 1033 is located at the first position or is slightly displaced from the first position by the action of the weight 1036. The second moving holder 1034 is located at the second position. The second moving holder is located on the right side and abuts against the swing arm.

[0073] In step (2), the moving roller 1031 and the first moving holder 1033 both move a certain distance toward the second position against the gravity of the weight, and the band transport ends.

[0074] In the step (4), the first moving holder 1033 moves toward the first position by the action of the weight. The second moving holder 1034 moves toward the first position by the action of the timing belt unit and the drive motor. If the rotation speed of the drive motor is high, the second moving holder can catch up with the first moving holder during the movement of the first moving holder. When the first moving holder moves toward the first position by a certain degree, the band becomes taut, and all the bands transported in excess in the band transport step are retreated to the band accumulation mechanism 10. Then, when the tension of the band acts on the detection roller and the force of the band reaches the force set in the electromagnetic damper, the detection roller operates the swing arm, triggering the sensor at the upper end of the swing arm. Note that in the means actually designed, the gravity of the weight is insufficient to move the first moving holder, and it is necessary to push it by the second moving holder.

[0075] In step (5), the second moving holder 1034 continues to move toward the first position, pushing the first moving holder 1033 toward the first position. This rotates the band reel, accumulating the band until the first moving holder reaches the first position. When the first moving holder reaches the first position, the first moving holder triggers a photoelectric signal, and the electromagnetic brake locks the band reel again. Also, the driving motor 303 rotates the timing belt unit in the reverse direction based on the photoelectric signal. Then, the second moving holder moves toward the second position, resetting the detection holder 105. When the reset of the detection holder is completed, the sensor on the frame is triggered, and the full accumulation of the band is completed, and the operation is terminated.

[0076] In a variation of the method, after the band conveying roller group 201 clamps the band in step (5), step (6) is first performed, and then step (5) is subsequently performed. Specifically, after the band conveying roller group 201 clamps the band, the controller controls the pressing blade of the pressing blade mechanism 60 to move upward to press the band. Then, the cutter of the band cutting mechanism moves upward to cut the band, and the heating blade of the welding mechanism realizes welding of the cable tie. Then, the pressing blade, the cutter, and the heating blade are reset after completion of the execution, and then the detection holder 105 is reset. It should be noted that in this method, the band reel is locked and then the swing arm is reset. Therefore, during the reset process of the swing arm, the first moving holder moves slightly to the right. This is a normal phenomenon and also falls within the scope of protection of the present application. Note that the specific structures of the pressing blade, the cutter, and the heating blade belong to the prior art.

[0077] As another variation of the method, after the band conveying roller group 201 clamps the band in step (5), step (6) and the remaining operations of step (5) may be performed simultaneously.

[0078] The above presents and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the description of the specification merely illustrate the principles of the present invention, and various modifications and improvements of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Moreover, all such modifications and improvements are within the scope of the present invention that is claimed for protection. The scope of protection claimed for the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 1 Frame 10 Band accumulation mechanism 20 Winding mechanism 30 Tightening mechanism 40 Welding mechanism 50 Band cutting mechanism 101 Band reel unit 102 Fixed roller 103 Mobile Unit 104 Detection roller 105 Detection holder 106 Trigger Device 107 Damping parts 1011 Band Reel 1012 Locking device 1031 Moving roller 1033 First moving holder 1034 Second moving holder 1035 Rope 1036 Weight 1037 Direction changing roller 1038 Photoelectric sensor plate 1039 Connection 1040 Vibration Control Pad 1051 Sensing part 1052 Pivot Point 1053 Contact part 1054 Tooth surface 1055 Position regulation part 1071 Gear 201 Band conveying roller group

Claims

1. Frame (1), a strap storage mechanism (10) for storing straps and supplying the straps to the winding mechanism when needed; a winding mechanism (20) for advancing the band along a circular track to form a loop; a tightening mechanism (30) that tightens the band in the opposite direction to tighten the loop formed by the band on the product to be bound; a welding mechanism (40) for welding the leading and trailing ends of the loop together; A strapping machine including a strap cutting mechanism (50) for cutting the strap connected to the loop, The band storage mechanism (10) comprises: a band reel unit (101) for attaching a band reel (1011), the band reel unit being provided with a locking device (1012), the locking device (1012) being used to control the band reel (1011) to be in a locked state or a rotatable state, the band reel (1011) being unable to rotate when the band reel (1011) is in a locked state, and the band reel (1011) being in a rotatable state when the band reel (1011) is in a rotatable state, the band reel (1011) supplying a band; A number of fixed rollers (102) attached to one side of the strap storage mechanism and used for winding the strap; and several moving rollers (1031) attached to the other side of the strap storage mechanism and used for winding the strap; The combination of the fixed roller and the moving roller forms a band accumulation area (3), The tightening mechanism (30) comprises: a moving unit (103) movably attached to the frame, the moving roller (1031) is attached to the moving unit, the moving unit (103) being movable between a first position and a second position, the moving roller (1031) moving away from the fixed roller (102) to accumulate a band when moving toward the first position, and the moving roller (1031) moving close to the fixed roller (102) to transport the band when moving toward the second position; a detection roller (104) used for winding the band and attached to the detection holder; A detection holder (105) that is rotatably or movably attached to the frame, and a damping component (107) is disposed thereon, the damping component applying a certain resistance force to the detection holder; a trigger device (106) for acquiring the operation of the detection holder; A strapping machine characterized in that, when motion occurs in the detection holder, the trigger device indirectly or directly controls the locking device (1012), thereby enabling the locking device (1012) to rotate the band reel.

2. The damping component (107) is an electromagnetic damper whose resistance force is adjustable, and a gear (1071) is attached to the output shaft of the electromagnetic damper. The detection holder (105) is a swing arm, the center of the swing arm is attached to the frame so as to be rotatable, and the detection roller (104) is attached to the lower end of the swing arm. The upper end of the swing arm is provided with a toothed surface portion (1054), The tooth surface portion (1054) meshes with the gear (1071), and a sensing portion (1051) is provided on one side of the swing arm, 2. The strapping machine according to claim 1, wherein the trigger device (106) is a sensor mounted on the frame, the sensor detecting the operation of the sensing portion (1051).

3. some of the fixed rollers (102) and some of the movable rollers (1031) are aligned vertically, the fixed rollers (102) and the movable rollers (1031) are alternated horizontally, and the detection rollers (104) and the fixed rollers (102) are provided in the same row; Alternatively, the strapping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that some of the fixed rollers (102) and some of the movable rollers (1031) are aligned horizontally, the fixed rollers (102) and the movable rollers (1031) are staggered vertically, and the detection roller (104) and the fixed rollers (102) are provided in the same row.

4. A slide rail (302), a timing belt unit (301) and a drive motor (303) are attached to the frame (1), and the conveying direction of the timing belt unit (301) is parallel to the slide rail (302); The moving unit (103) is attached to the slide rail (302), and the slide rail guides the movement of the moving unit between a first position and a second position; 2. The strapping machine according to claim 1, wherein one side of the moving unit (103) is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit (301), and the drive motor (303) operates the moving unit through the timing belt unit (301).

5. The moving unit (103) includes a first moving holder (1033) and a second moving holder (1034), the first moving holder (1033) and the second moving holder (1034) are both attached to the slide rail (302), and the first moving holder (1033) and the second moving holder (1034) are of a separable structure; The moving roller (1031) is attached to the front side of the first moving holder (1033), a rope (1035) is attached to the rear side of the first moving holder (1033), and the other end of the rope passes through a direction changing roller (1037) and a weight (1036) is hung therefrom; The second moving holder (1034) is fixedly connected to the timing belt unit (301); 5. The strapping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that a second moving holder (1034) is located between said first moving holder (1033) and said fixed roller (102).

6. The first moving holder (1033) is provided with a photoelectric sensor plate (1038), and the frame is provided with a photoelectric sensor; 6. The strapping machine according to claim 5, wherein said photoelectric sensor plate (1038) triggers said photoelectric sensor when said first moving holder (1033) is located at said first position.

7. A vibration-damping pad (1040) is provided between the first moving holder (1033) and the second moving holder (1034), and the vibration-damping pad is fixed to the first moving holder or the second moving holder; 6. The strapping machine according to claim 5, wherein the locking device (1012) of the band reel unit is an electromagnetic brake.

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