Apparatus for manufacturing packaging filler

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a packaging filler which is filled into a box along with a product in order to prevent breakage of or damage to the product when packaging the product in the box in a logistics center or the like. The present invention implements a new apparatus for manufacturing a packaging filler, which manufactures a roll-type packaging filler exhibiting a cushioning function, through automated processes, by connectively combining a part that continuously supplies a paper material wound around a spool, a part that cuts the paper material into appropriate lengths, a part that winds the paper material into a roll form, etc., and thus, when a product is packaged in a box, the product can be effectively protected against risks such as breakage of or damage to the product. In addition, during a filling operation, the filler is small in volume and has a fixed shape, and thus, the filler can be easily handled, thereby improving workability. Even after use, the filler can be recycled, and thus, the filler has economic efficiency and can contribute to environmental protection.

Description

Packaging Filler Manufacturing Equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing packaging filler, and more particularly, to a device for manufacturing packaging filler that is filled inside a box together with a product to prevent damage or breakage of the product when the product is packaged in a box at a logistics center or the like.

[0002]

[0003] Generally, when packaging products such as electronic products, machine parts, and household goods in boxes, cushioning materials such as plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam are mainly used to prevent damage to the products due to external shock or internal vibration.

[0004] However, these buffer materials have disadvantages such as their large volume, which hinders efficient space utilization during logistics activities such as storage, stacking, and movement, while increasing costs, and being non-recyclable, they pollute the environment as they are discarded after use.

[0005] Therefore, recently, cushioning packaging materials that are made by fusing multiple plastic films or sheets to form air cells inside and filling the air cells with air to expand them are being used as a replacement for Styrofoam.

[0006] However, since these cushioning packaging materials have air induction paths formed inside the air cells, the fusing process for forming the air induction paths and the fusing process for forming the air cells and air injection paths must be performed separately, so a mold for forming the air induction paths and a mold for forming the air cells and air injection paths must be provided separately, and since an expensive film that is less likely to deform even during multiple fusing processes must be used, the manufacturing cost increases, and there is a disadvantage in that the cushioning function is lost when the air filled inside the air cells is lost due to tearing, etc., caused by impact.

[0007] In addition, conventional cushioning materials or cushioning packaging materials have the disadvantage of low manufacturability and low work efficiency, as they must be shaped and inserted considering the shape of the product, the size of the box, etc.

[0008]

[0009] <Prior patent technology literature>

[0010] (Patent Document 1) Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0084671

[0011] (Patent Document 2) Patent Registration No. 10-1959993

[0012] (Patent Document 3) Patent Registration No. 10-2008149

[0013] (Patent Document 4) Patent Registration No. 10-2106855

[0014]

[0015] Accordingly, the present invention has been devised in consideration of the above points, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a new packaging filler manufacturing device that manufactures a roll-shaped packaging filler having a cushioning function through an automated process by linking together a part for continuously supplying paper material wound on a spool, a part for cutting the paper material to an appropriate length, and a part for rolling the paper material into a roll, thereby effectively protecting the product from the risk of breakage or damage when the product is packaged in a box, and which is easy to handle because it has a small volume and a fixed shape during the filling operation, thereby improving workability, and which can be recycled after use, so that it is not only economical but also contributes to environmental protection.

[0016]

[0017] In order to achieve the above purpose, the packaging filler manufacturing device provided in the present invention has the following features.

[0018] The above packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a device body having a spool for holding a roll-type paper material and a base plate for supporting the paper material, a feeding roll and a guide roll that are installed on the device body and advance the paper material unwound from the spool, a cutter that is installed on the upper side of the base plate on the device body and cuts the paper material, a paper roll rotation shaft and a rotation shaft driving motor that are installed on the front side of the base plate on the device body and roll the paper material into a roll shape while rotating after placing the paper material in a slit, and an air blower that is installed on the rear side of the paper roll rotation shaft on the device body and uses air to discharge the roll-type paper material on the paper roll rotation shaft.

[0019] This packaging filling material manufacturing device may further include a heater device installed parallel to the upper side of a paper roll rotation axis on the device body and applying heat to paper material rolled around the paper roll rotation axis, a moisture supply device installed parallel to the upper side of the paper roll rotation axis on the device body and supplying moisture to paper material rolled around the paper roll rotation axis, and a spare spool installed in front of a spool on the device body and used as a spare for holding roll-type paper material.

[0020] Here, the device body may be configured as a movable structure that can be moved to an installation location using wheels.

[0021] In addition, the packaging filling material manufacturing device may be configured as a dual type having two sets of feeding rolls, guide rolls, cutters, paper roll rotation shafts and rotation shaft driving motors, and air blowers, so that work can be performed simultaneously on both sides.

[0022]

[0023] The packaging filling material manufacturing device provided by the present invention has the following effects.

[0024] First, the cushioning function of the paper-based packaging material rolled into a roll shape can completely protect box-packaged products from damage or breakage by alleviating shocks and vibrations.

[0025] Second, because it is small in volume, has a fixed shape, and is light in weight, it has the effect of improving workability, such as making it very easy for workers to handle it when filling a box.

[0026] Third, because it is made of paper, it can be recycled after use, and it is not only economical because it is inexpensive to manufacture, but it also has the effect of contributing to environmental protection due to the environmentally friendly nature of paper materials.

[0027] Fourth, by manufacturing packaging fillers through a continuous automated process that links together processes such as a process for continuously supplying paper material wound on a spool, a process for cutting the paper material to an appropriate length, and a process for rolling the paper material into a roll, productivity can be improved and the number of workers can be reduced.

[0028]

[0029] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 is a front view showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 is a side view showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the operating state of a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a packaging filler manufactured using a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034]

[0035] <Explanation of symbols for major parts of the drawing>

[0036] 10: Spool 11: Base Plate

[0037] 12: Device body 13: Feeding roll

[0038] 14: Guide roll 15: Cutter

[0039] 16: Slit 17: Paper roll rotation axis

[0040] 18: Motor for driving the rotary shaft 19: Air blower

[0041] 20: Roll drive motor 21: Air compressor

[0042] 22: Spare spool 23: Wheel

[0043] 24: Vertical plate 25: Leg

[0044] 26: Battleship

[0045]

[0046] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0047] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are perspective views showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a side view showing a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the packaging filler manufacturing device is configured to automatically manufacture a roll-shaped packaging filler that functions as a cushion by cutting a paper material that is continuously released in a strip shape into an appropriate length and then rolling it into a roll shape.

[0049] To this end, the packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a device body (12) as a means for providing a working area while having a predetermined height.

[0050] The above device body (12) is composed of a structure combining a base plate (11) that assumes a horizontal position, a vertical plate (24) that assumes a vertical position, and a vertical leg (25).

[0051] Here, the base plate (11) is horizontally connected to one side of the vertical plate (24), and the leg (25) is vertically connected to the bottom surface of the vertical plate (24), so that the base plate (11), the vertical plate (24), and the leg (25) form an integral structure.

[0052] This base plate (11) is composed of an upper base plate (11a) and a lower base plate (11b) that are arranged in parallel vertically with a gap (27) in the middle between them, and paper material passes through the gap (27) between the upper and lower base plates (11a, 11b).

[0053] And, a bar-shaped spool (10) is installed horizontally on the vertical plate (24) of the above device body (12), and a roll-type paper material can be placed on the spool (10) installed in this manner.

[0054] In addition, a bar-shaped spare spool (22) is horizontally installed in the front position of the spool (10) on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12), and a roll-type paper material used as a spare can be placed on the spare spool (22).

[0055] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of wheels (23) are installed on the legs (25) of the device body (12), so that the device body (12) can be easily moved and used to each location where packaging work is in progress.

[0056] In addition, the above packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a feeding roll (13) and a guide roll (14) as means for advancing and guiding the paper material.

[0057] The above feeding roll (13) is composed of a combination of two upper and lower rolls, and this feeding roll (13) is installed horizontally in a rotatable structure on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12).

[0058] The feeding roll (13) installed in this manner receives power from the roll driving motor (20) and rotates to transport paper material passing between the two rolls.

[0059] At this time, a chain transmission device (not shown), a belt transmission device (not shown), a gear transmission device (not shown), etc. can be applied as a transmission means between the roll driving motor (20) and the feeding roll (13).

[0060] Here, it is preferable to apply a pair of feeding rolls (13) arranged in front and behind at a certain distance on the paper material progress path.

[0061] The above guide roll (14) is composed of a plurality of pieces and is installed horizontally on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12) in a freely rotatable structure (e.g., in a free state like an idler), and each guide roll (14) installed in this way serves to guide the paper material so that it progresses along a predetermined path.

[0062] Accordingly, the paper material released from the paper material roll mounted on the spool (10) can proceed to the gap (27) of the base plate (11) by driving the feeding roll (13) while passing through each guide roll (14).

[0063] In addition, the packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a cutter (15) as a means for cutting a paper material that is formed into a long strip shape into an appropriate length.

[0064] The above cutter (15) is installed horizontally in a structure that allows for vertical movement on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12) while being positioned parallel to the upper side of the base plate (11), and the cutter (15) installed in this way functions to cut paper material placed on the base plate (11) while operating up and down.

[0065] Here, it is preferable that the cutter (15) have a length that is relatively longer than the width of the paper material.

[0066] And, a driving means for the up and down operation of the cutter (15), for example, a cutter driving cylinder (not shown), is installed on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12), and one end of the cutter (15) is connected to a rod (not shown) of the cutter driving cylinder installed in this manner.

[0067] Accordingly, when the cutter driving cylinder is operated, the cutter (15) can cut the paper material on the base plate (11) while moving up and down.

[0068] In addition, the packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a paper roll rotation shaft (17) as a means for rolling the paper material into a round shape.

[0069] The above paper roll rotation axis (17) is in the form of a long, circular bar, and is installed horizontally with one side supported on the vertical plate (24) of the device body (12) at a position with a slight gap in front of the base plate (11) while being rotatable, and the paper roll rotation axis (17) installed in this way is in a state parallel to the base plate (11).

[0070] In particular, a slit (16) in the form of a straight cut line parallel to the axis length direction while cutting through the axis center is formed on the paper roll rotation axis (17), and at this time, the slit (16) is in the same line as the gap (27) of the base plate (11), and accordingly, the front end of the paper material being transported along the gap (27) of the base plate (11) can directly enter the slit (16) of the paper roll rotation axis (17).

[0071] And, a driving means for the rotation operation of the paper roll rotation shaft (17), for example, a rotation shaft driving motor (18), is installed on the vertical plate (24) of the above device body (12), and at this time, the shaft (not shown) of the rotation shaft driving motor (18) and one end of the paper roll rotation shaft (17) (for example, the end supported on the vertical plate) are connected to a chain transmission device (not shown), a belt transmission device (not shown), a gear transmission device (not shown), etc., so that when the rotation shaft driving motor (18) operates, the paper roll rotation shaft (17) can rotate around its own axis.

[0072] Accordingly, when one end of the paper material cut to a certain length enters the slit (16) of the paper roll rotation shaft (17), the rotation shaft driving motor (18) is operated, and the paper roll rotation shaft (17) continues to rotate, so that the paper material can be rolled into a round shape by being wrapped around the paper roll rotation shaft (17).

[0073] In addition, the packaging filling material manufacturing device includes an air blower (19) as a means for discharging a roll-shaped paper material rolled around a paper roll rotation shaft (17).

[0074] The above air blower (19) is a device that pushes out air from the end of a paper roll that has been rolled several times by a rotating shaft (17), and is installed at the rear of the paper roll rotating shaft (17) on the device body (12), for example, around the support part on the vertical plate side of the paper roll rotating shaft (17), and the air blower (19) installed in this way can spray air on one side of a roll-shaped paper material through a spray hole (not shown).

[0075] This air blower (19) is connected to the air compressor (21) installed on the leg (25) side of the device body (12) by a tube (not shown) so that compressed air can be supplied.

[0076] Accordingly, air is supplied from the air compressor (21) to the air blower (19), and the air supplied in this manner is sprayed through the air blower (19) and applied to the roll-shaped paper material rolled on the paper roll rotation shaft (17), and eventually, the roll-shaped paper material on the paper roll rotation shaft (17) is pushed by the air and can be discharged from the paper roll rotation shaft (17).

[0077] In addition, the above packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a heater device (not shown) as a means for applying heat to the paper material when the paper material is rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17).

[0078] The above heater device may be formed of a bar-shaped cartridge heater that receives power from a power supply unit (26) installed on the leg (25) side of the device body (12), and such a heater device may be installed horizontally with one end supported on a vertical plate (24) of the device body (12).

[0079] The heater device installed in this way is arranged parallel to and directly above the paper roll rotation axis (17), so that it can apply heat to the paper material rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17), and as a result, the heated paper material can be smoothly rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17), and smooth roll forming can be achieved, thereby fixing the paper material in an accurate roll shape, and also suppressing the roll shape of the completed paper material from unraveling again as much as possible.

[0080] In addition, the above packaging filling material manufacturing device includes a moisture supply device (not shown) as a means for supplying moisture to the paper material when the paper material is rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17).

[0081] The above water supply device can be formed in the form of a pipe having a number of spray holes (not shown) while receiving water from an external water supply source (not shown) such as a pump, and the water supply device can be installed horizontally with one end supported on a vertical plate (24) of the device body (12).

[0082] The moisture supply device installed in this way is arranged parallel to and directly above the paper roll rotation axis (17), so that water can be sprayed onto the paper material being rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17), and as a result, the paper material containing moisture can be smoothly rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17), and smooth roll forming can be achieved, thereby fixing the paper material in an accurate roll shape, and also suppressing the roll shape of the completed paper material from unraveling again as much as possible.

[0083] As a preferred embodiment, the packaging filler manufacturing device may be configured as a dual type capable of simultaneously performing packaging filler manufacturing operations in two locations.

[0084] To this end, two sets of the feeding roll (13) and guide roll (14), cutter (15), paper roll rotation shaft (17) and rotation shaft driving motor (18), air blower (19), heater device, moisture supply device, base plate (11), etc. are provided, and the two sets provided in this manner are respectively arranged on both sides of the device body (11) so that the packaging filling material manufacturing work can be performed simultaneously in two places.

[0085] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the operating state of a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] As shown in Fig. 5, as a preparatory work before work, paper material (100) is unwound from a paper material roll on a spool (10) and passed through a guide roll (14) and a feeding roll (13) before being introduced into the gap (27) of the base plate (11).

[0087] In this state, by the operation of the feeding roll (13), the paper material (100) is released from the spool (10) and passes through the gap (27) of the base plate (11), and the end of the paper material that has passed through the gap (27) enters the slit (16) of the paper roll rotation axis (17).

[0088] Of course, the one-step progress distance of the paper material (100) at this time (e.g., the distance between the slits of the paper roll rotation axis in the cutter) can be controlled by a separate sensor (not shown) or by controlling the rotation amount of the preset roll driving motor (20).

[0089] Next, the paper material (100) is cut to a predetermined length by the up and down operation of the cutter (15), and then, by the rotation operation of the paper roll rotation shaft (17), the paper material (100) is rolled several times in a roll shape on the paper roll rotation shaft (17).

[0090] Next, when compressed air is sprayed onto one side of the paper material (100) rolled into a roll shape, i.e., the packaging filler (130), by the operation of the air blower (19), the roll-shaped packaging filler (130) on the paper roll rotation axis (17) exits the paper roll rotation axis (17), thereby completing one cycle for manufacturing the packaging filler, and by repeatedly performing the above process, the packaging filler can be manufactured through an automated process.

[0091] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a packaging filler manufactured using a packaging filler manufacturing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] As shown in Fig. 6, various types of packaging fillers manufactured by a packaging filler manufacturing device are shown here.

[0093] As an example, the packaging filler (130) may be formed in a circular roll shape, rolled several times, for example, 3 to 5 times, and the packaging filler (130) at this time may be formed to a length of about 5 to 10 cm, preferably about 7 cm.

[0094] These packaging fillers (130) are formed in a rolled form while creating spaces (intervals) between the layers, so that when they are filled in an appropriate amount together with the product inside the box, they can effectively absorb and reduce shocks applied to the product while exerting their own cushioning function.

[0095] Here, paper, synthetic resin, vinyl, etc. can be used as the material of the packaging filler (130).

[0096] As another example of such a packaging filler (130), the paper material (100) may be formed with teeth (110) for mutual binding at the end of its width, or may be formed with a plurality of perforations (120) or gaps (not shown) for doubling the buffering function over the entire area of ​​the paper material (100).

[0097] In this way, the present invention provides a new packaging filling material manufacturing device that links together a part for continuously supplying paper material wound on a spool, a part for cutting the paper material to an appropriate length, and a part for rolling the paper material into a roll, thereby effectively protecting the product from the risk of breakage or damage when packaging the product in a box, improving workability during filling work, and being recyclable after use, which is not only economical but also actively responds to environmental protection.

Claims

1. A device body (12) having a spool (10) for holding a roll type paper material and a base plate (11) for supporting the paper material; A feeding roll (13) and a guide roll (14) that are installed on the above device body (12) and advance paper material released from the spool (10); A cutter (15) installed on the upper side of the base plate (11) on the above device body (12) for cutting paper material; A paper roll rotation shaft (17) and a rotation shaft driving motor (18) installed in the front of the base plate (11) on the above device body (12) and rotating to roll the paper material into a round shape by placing the paper material in the slit (16) and then rotating the paper material; An air blower (19) installed at the rear of the paper roll rotation axis (17) on the above device body (12) and using air to discharge paper material in the form of a roll on the paper roll rotation axis (17); A packaging filler manufacturing device characterized by including:

2. In claim 1, A packaging filling material manufacturing device characterized in that it further includes a heater device that is installed parallel to the upper side of the paper roll rotation axis (17) on the above device body (12) and applies heat to paper material rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17).

3. In claim 1, A packaging filling material manufacturing device characterized in that it further includes a moisture supply device that is installed parallel to the upper side of the paper roll rotation axis (17) on the above device body (12) and supplies moisture to paper material rolled on the paper roll rotation axis (17).

4. In claim 1, A packaging filler manufacturing device characterized in that it further includes a spare spool (22) installed in front of the spool (10) on the above device body (12) and used for placing a roll-type paper material used as a spare.

5. In claim 1, A packaging filling material manufacturing device characterized in that the above device body (12) is formed of a movable structure that can be moved to an installation location using wheels (23).

6. In claim 1, A packaging filling material manufacturing device characterized in that the above feeding roll (13) and guide roll (14), cutter (15), paper roll rotation shaft (17) and rotation shaft driving motor (18), and air blower (19) are each provided in two sets and are of a dual type so that work can be performed simultaneously on both sides.

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