Arrangements applied to an automated modular multifunctional palletiser

Abstract

The present utility model pertains to the technical field of equipment for palletising boxes (A), among other formats that can be stacked, and more specifically to arrangements applied to an automated modular multifunctional palletiser (1), comprising: an infeed conveyor belt (B) with sorters (C) and directional gates (D); a set of gravity roller conveyors (2) of the palletising modules (3); box turning conveyors (4); compacting conveyors (5); overhead conveyors (6); layer forming platforms (7); lateral guides (8); holding gates (9); a palletising table or trolley (10), which works and moves between all of the palletising modules, receiving the boxes from the gates and transferring them to the stacks of the corresponding pallet; rotary platforms (11) arranged at the bottom of each palletising module; together with plastic film (stretch) wrapping equipment (12); a magazine module for storing empty pallets (13); and a magazine module for accumulating interlayers and slip sheets (14).

Description

"ARRANGEMENTS APPLIED IN AN AUTOMATED MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PALLETIZER". Presentation

[0001] This model refers to the technical field of equipment for palletizing boxes, among other formats that can be stacked, more specifically to arrangements applied in an automated modular multifunctional palletizer, composed of: an infeed conveyor with directional classifiers, these being in configurations such as sorters, gates, pushers, among others; a set of gravity conveyor belts; box turners among other packaging formats; compacting belts for forming the lines of boxes; an overhead conveyor, which transfers the lines to a platform for forming the layers of boxes; waiting gates, arranged above the palletizing modules;A palletizing table or cart, with the functions of moving between palletizing modules to deposit layers of boxes onto the corresponding pallet stack, collecting interleaving and slip sheets from the magazine and distributing them among the layers of boxes to aid in support, and transporting empty pallets to the rotating base of the corresponding modules; rotating platforms located at the bottom of each module; plastic film wrapping equipment (stretch wrap), located in all palletizing modules; pallet magazine modules; and magazine modules for interleaving and slip sheets.

[0002] As is known to those skilled in the art, in the current market for palletizers of products packaged in boxes, among other formats that allow stacking, we can mention: BR 102022014271-8 A2; and BR 102016019384-2.

[0003] Brazilian patent BR 102022014271-8 A2 describes an automatic palletizing machine for boxes, equipped with a conveyor belt, a perpendicular pusher table that transfers the boxes to a horizontal gate, arranged on a metal structure, and on the vertical movement line of a rotating circular platform, which, upon receiving the layers of boxes, descends to the palletizing area. Complete. At the beginning of the descent of the boxes, a plastic film applicator is placed, which wraps the boxes packed on the pallet. This invention allows the palletization of only one type of product at a time.

[0004] Brazilian patent application BR 102016019384-2, from the same inventor as the proposed application, describes an automatic modular palletizer with a horizontal and vertical movement carriage of the conveyor table between the modules of the product discharge lines. It comprises a modular structure with several palletizing modules, through which a carriage with a conveyor table moves and operates horizontally and vertically, transferring all boxes or packages placed on the upper discharge bases of all modules or palletizing boxes to their respective pallets. The proposed invention is an improvement on this palletizer. Improvements or differentiating features presented

[0005] The model in question was developed to differentiate itself from palletizers found on the market. The main differences or improvements are: - a palletizer that combines a variety of equipment for complete palletizing work; - It allows for the sorting and palletizing of various types of products by containing several palletizing modules. - Allows for the automatic transport and positioning of empty pallets onto rotating bases; - Allows for the automatic transport and positioning of interleaving and slip sheets over the layers of boxes; - Allows for the application of plastic film during palletizing using a wrapping or stretch wrapping machine installed in the palletizing module; and It also allows for the wrapping of plastic film during palletizing, using a roll of plastic film installed on the palletizing cart. Model reveal

[0006] This model relates to the technical field of palletizers, for products packaged in boxes and other packaging formats, and includes... by a modular and automated multifunctional palletizer, composed of: a set of angled conveyors, equipped with rollers, as well as wheels, guides or sliding plates and / or a transport conveyor, and speed reducing elements; box turning conveyors, equipped with a frame with an electric motor, pneumatic or servo drive for rotating a gripper, which rotates the boxes when necessary, not limited to this configuration and may have other constructive forms according to the packaging used, such as a rotating disc base, turning sorters; compacting conveyors that join and form a line of boxes from the overhead pusher; overhead pusher, which slides on rails and deposits the lines of boxes onto the platforms, forming the layers; side guides that assist in directing and forming the lines and layers of boxes; waiting gates, arranged on the upper part of the palletizing modules;A transport and supply table or cart that operates and moves between all palletizing modules, receiving boxes from the gates and transferring them to the corresponding pallet stacks; rotating platforms located at the bottom of each palletizing module; along with plastic film wrapping equipment (stretch); a magazine module for storing empty pallets; and a magazine module for accumulating interleaved sheets and slip sheets, which may be formed from the extension of the palletizing module structure, containing a support base and template for pallets, interleaved sheets and / or slip sheets, as well as being formed by a rectangular structure containing an input conveyor, a cart with rollers, wheels or a conveyor belt that rises by means of chains, belts, steel cables or spindles arranged on the side walls; rear guides and pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical front locks.

[0007] According to the model, the pallet and interfold storage modules may consist of a rectangular structure and a fixed base.

[0008] Depending on the model, the palletizer may contain a vertical pallet filler. Operation

[0009] The automated multifunctional palletizer, upon receiving the boxes from the conveyor and supply line, sorts and directs the boxes to their respective palletizing modules, passing through: an angled roller conveyor; a turning conveyor, which guides the boxes in the most suitable palletizing directions; a compacting and forming conveyor for the rows of boxes; an overhead conveyor for the rows, which deposits them onto a platform for forming the layer of boxes; subsequently, they are transferred by means of pushers, over waiting gates; until they are transferred to the palletizing table or carriage, which moves between the palletizing modules and unloads the layers onto the corresponding pallet stack;Each module is equipped with a rotating platform and a plastic film wrapper, which, as the layers of boxes are formed, wraps them in plastic film (stretch film) until the layers are completely filled; the palletizing table or cart also has the functions of distributing the interleaved sheets or slip sheets arranged in the magazine module between the layers of boxes to aid in support, and the function of transferring the empty pallets arranged in the accumulator magazine module to their respective palletizing modules.

[0010] Regarding pallet, interleaved, and slip sheet accumulating magazine modules, they have a movable table that moves vertically, receiving the pallets or interleaved sheets at the same level as the incoming conveyor and lifting them to the top for capture by the palletizing table or carriage, which distributes them among palletizing modules. Pallet, interleaved, and slip sheet accumulating magazine modules can also be configured as an extension of the palletizing module structure, containing a support and template for the pallets, interleaved sheets, and slip sheets. In this case, the palletizing table or carriage enters the magazine modules and descends to collect the pallets, interleaved sheets, and / or slip sheets. Presentation of the drawings

[0011] The objectives, advantages, and other important characteristics of the model in question can be more easily understood when read in conjunction with the attached drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 01 represents a perspective view of the arrangements applied in an automated multifunctional palletizer.

[0013] Figure 02 represents a perspective view of the arrangements applied in an automated multifunctional palletizer, showing the pallet and interleaf accumulator magazine modules in the palletizer module extension configuration.

[0014] Figure 03 represents a side view of the arrangements applied in an automated multi-functional palletizer.

[0015] Figure 04 represents a top view of the arrangements applied in an automated multi-functional palletizer.

[0016] Figures 05 and 06 represent perspective views of the pallet magazine module, interfolding, and slip sheet.

[0017] Figure 07 presents a perspective view of the arrangements applied in an automated multifunctional palletizer, in the version with the pallet feeder in a vertical position. Detailed presentation of the drawings

[0018] As can be inferred from the attached figures that illustrate and form part of this descriptive report of the model in question of "Applied Arrangements in Automated Multifunctional Palletizer", this is the technical field of palletizers, for products packaged in boxes among other packaging formats, comprising a modular and automated multifunctional palletizer (1), composed of: an angled conveyor (2), arranged in each palletizing module (3), equipped with rollers (2A) and speed reduction elements (2B), formed by inclined bars with damping by springs or through dynamic braking damping;which receive the boxes (A) from the conveyor belt (B) of the production line, equipped with classifiers (C) with directional gates (D), sorters or other equipment, and transfer them by gravity to the corresponding box turning conveyors (4), equipped with a frame (4A), with an electric motor (4B) for the rotation of a gripper (4C), and pneumatic actuators may be used for the movement of the; grippers, or servo-driven turning equipment, rotating disc base and others, which rotate the boxes when necessary and transfer them to one of the compacting conveyors (5) that joins and forms a line of boxes, which is subsequently transferred by an overhead conveyor (6), equipped with bar grippers (6A) and which slides on rails (6B) and deposits the lines of boxes onto a layer formation platform (7); equipped with side guides (8) that assist in the formation of layers and lines maintaining lateral alignment and transfer the boxes to a waiting gate (9), arranged above the corresponding palletizing modules; a palletizing table or car (10), which works and moves between all palletizing modules, receiving the boxes from the gates and transferring them to the stacks of the corresponding pallet; rotating platforms (11) arranged at the bottom of each palletizing module; together with plastic film wrapping equipment (stretch) (12);a pallet accumulation magazine module (13) for empty pallets; and a slip sheet accumulation magazine module (14), formed by a rectangular structure (13A) and (14A), containing an input conveyor (13B) and (14B), a trolley with rollers, conveyor belt or chain drive and vertical movement (13C) and (14C), which is raised by means of chains, belts, steel cable or spindles (13D) and (14D) arranged on the side walls; rear guides (13E) and (14E) and pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical front locks (13F) and (14F).;

[0019] Figures 01, 02, 03 and 04 show the modular and automated multifunctional palletizer (1), for boxes (A), where the following are highlighted: the angled conveyor (2), with rollers (2A) and speed reducers (2B), formed by three inclined bars with spring damping; the production line conveyor (B), with classifiers (C) and directional gates (D); the palletizing modules (3); the box turning conveyors (4), with the frame (4A), the electric motor (4B) and the gripper (4C); the compacting conveyors (5); the overhead conveyor (6), with the bar grippers (6A) and the rails (6B); the layer formation platforms (7); the side guides (8); the waiting gates (9); the palletizing table or carriage (10); the turntables (11); the equipment plastic film wrappers (stretch) (12); the empty pallet accumulation magazine module (13) and the interleaf and slip sheet accumulation magazine module (14), with rectangular structures (13A) and (14A), input conveyors (13B) and (14B), roller trolleys with vertical movement (13C) and (14C), which are raised by means of chains, belts or spindles (13D) and (14D), rear guides (13E) and (14E) and pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical front locks (13F) and (14F). Figure 02 shows a simplified version of the pallet accumulation magazine modules (15) and interleaving and slip sheets (16), composed of a rectangular structure (15 A) and (16A), and the lower fixed base (15B) and (16B), these being an extension of the structure of the palletizing modules.

[0020] Figures 05 and 06 show the empty pallet accumulation magazine modules (13) and the interleaf and slip sheet accumulation magazine module (14), with the rectangular structures (13A) and (14A), the input conveyors (13B) and (14B), the roller trolleys with vertical movement (13C) and (14C), which are raised by means of chains, belts or spindles (13D) and (14D), the rear guides (13E) and (14E) and the pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical front locks (13F) and (14F).

[0021] Figure 07 shows the modular and automated multifunctional palletizer (1), highlighting equipment for moving and feeding pallets vertically in palletizing lines (17).

[0022] The modular and automated multifunctional palletizer (1) described herein is not limited to this arrangement, configuration and dimensions, provided that the same predominant characteristics are maintained.

Claims

CLAIMS 1.) "ARRANGEMENTS APPLIED IN AUTOMATED MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PALLETIZER", this refers to the technical field of palletizers, for products packaged in boxes among other packaging formats, characterized by comprising an automated modular multifunctional palletizer (1), composed of: an angled conveyor (2), arranged in each palletizing module (3), equipped with rollers (2A) and speed reduction elements (2B), formed by inclined bars with damping by springs or through dynamic braking damping;which receive the boxes (A) from the conveyor belt (B) of the production line, equipped with classifiers (C) with directional gates (D), sorters or other equipment, and transfer them by gravity to the corresponding box turning conveyors (4), equipped with a frame (4A), with an electric motor (4B) for the rotation of a gripper (4C), pneumatic actuators may be used for the movement of the grippers, or turning equipment by servos, rotating disc base and others, which rotates the boxes when necessary and transfers them to one of the compacting conveyors (5) that joins and forms a line of boxes, which is subsequently transferred by an overhead conveyor (6), equipped with bar grippers (6A) and which slides on rails (6B) and deposits the lines of boxes on a layer formation platform (7);equipped with side guides (8) that assist in the formation of layers and rows, maintaining lateral alignment and transferring the boxes to a holding gate (9), arranged above the corresponding palletizing modules; a palletizing table or car (10), which works and moves between all palletizing modules, receiving the boxes from the gates and transferring them to the stacks of the corresponding pallet; rotating platforms (11) arranged at the bottom of each palletizing module; together with plastic film wrapping equipment (12); a magazine module for accumulating empty pallets (13); and a magazine module for accumulating interfolds and slip sheets (14), formed by a rectangular structure (13A) and (14A), containing an input conveyor (13B) and (14B), a trolley with rollers, conveyor belt or chain transmission and vertical movement (13C) and (14C), which is raised by means of; chains, belts, steel cable or spindles (13D) and (14D) arranged on the side walls; rear guides (13E) and (14E) and pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical front locks (13F) and (14F). 2.) "ARRANGEMENTS APPLIED IN AUTOMATED MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PALLETIZER", according to claim 1, is characterized by the pallet accumulation magazine modules (15) and interleaf and slip sheet modules (16) being composed of a rectangular structure (15 A) and (16A), and a fixed lower base (15B) and (16B). 3.) "ARRANGEMENTS APPLIED IN AUTOMATED MODULAR MULTIFUNCTIONAL PALLETIZER", according to claim 1 is characterized by containing equipment for moving and feeding pallets vertically in palletizing lines (17).

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