Packaging system and packaging system operating method

Abstract

This packaging system for sealing, with a film, the topside of a container that includes a body and a lid with an opening, and cutting the film may comprise: a base frame which includes a sealing-cutting area and a first area positioned at one side of the sealing-cutting area, and which has a first opening formed in the first area; a transfer device which includes a first holding plate having a plurality of first support mounts to which containers are to be inserted, and which can move in first or second directions in the first area and the sealing-cutting area on the base frame; a packaging device which includes a plurality of sealing-cutting units capable of moving in third or fourth directions, and which is positioned in the sealing-cutting area on the base frame; a first lifting / lowering device which includes a first lifting / lowering plate capable of moving in the third or fourth directions through the first opening, and which is positioned in the first area below the base frame; and a control unit for controlling the first lifting / lowering device such that, when the first holding plate moves to the first area from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, the containers inserted into each of the first support mounts are lifted by moving the first lifting / lowering plate in the fourth direction through the first opening.

Description

Packaging systems and methods of operation of packaging systems

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaging system and an operating method thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a packaging system for sealing and cutting the upper surface of a container with a film, and an operating method thereof for sealing and cutting the upper surface of a container with a film.

[0002] Gene amplification testing is an in vitro diagnostic technique that amplifies specific genes to determine their presence or absence. To perform gene amplification testing using various specimens from humans, animals, plants, and other sources, substances that inhibit the gene amplification reaction must first be removed from the biological sample and the nucleic acid extracted. The extracted nucleic acid is then used to prepare the amplification reaction solution.

[0003] The preparation of detection compositions, such as preparation of nucleic acid extracts and preparation of amplification reaction solutions, was initially performed manually by the experimenter. However, due to problems such as human error during the preparation process and inefficiencies in terms of cost and time, an automated preparation device that automatically performs the detection composition preparation process has been developed. This automated preparation device can perform the detection composition preparation process in a well plate, and various reagents can be used in the detection composition preparation process. For example, the reagents can be contained in a cartridge-shaped container, and the container can include at least one opening through which a pipette tip of a dispensing device included in the automated preparation device passes so that the dispensing device can aspirate the reagent. In addition, the opening of the container can be sealed with a film or the like to prevent the reagent from leaking, and after the user of the automated preparation device removes the film, the user can place the container inside the automated preparation device.

[0004] Meanwhile, in the process of sealing and cutting the upper surface of a container containing a reagent with a film, a plurality of containers are assembled together, a film is positioned on the upper surface of each container, and the film is heated to seal the upper surface of the container. Afterwards, a cutting wheel is positioned between the containers and moved to cut the film. However, in this process, sealing or cutting defects occur due to manufacturing tolerances for containers of relatively large sizes, assembly tolerances that occur when assembling containers, and the fact that a constant pressure is not transmitted to the upper surface during pneumatic sealing.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of operating a packaging system.

[0007] However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described purposes, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, in a packaging system for sealing the upper surface of a container including a body and a lid having an opening formed therein with a film and cutting the film, the packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprises a sealing-cutting area and a first area located on one side of the sealing-cutting area, a base frame having a first opening formed in the first area, a plurality of first support mounts into which the containers are inserted, and a transport device including a first holding plate movable in first or second directions in the first area and the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, a packaging device including a plurality of sealing-cutting units movable in third or fourth directions, and located in the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, a first lifting device including a first lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the first opening, and located in the first area under the base frame, and when the first holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the first area, the first lifting device moves through the first opening. The first lifting device may include a control unit that controls the first lifting device to move the first lifting plate in the fourth direction to lift the containers inserted into each of the first support mounts.

[0009] In exemplary embodiments, when containers inserted into the first holding plate are lifted through the first lifting plate in the first region, the level of the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate may be higher than the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate, and when the containers inserted into the first holding plate are located in the sealing-cutting region, the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate may be the same.

[0010] In exemplary embodiments, each of the first support mounts may include a first through opening, a first recessed portion recessed in the third direction from an upper surface of the first support mount and surrounding the first through opening, a first step portion located at one end of the first through opening and formed along an outer profile of the first through opening, and a first protrusion located between the first recessed portion and the first step portion and protruding from an upper surface of the first step portion, a first step structure located between the one end of the first through opening and the first recessed portion, and a second step portion located at the other end of the first through opening and formed along an outer profile of the first through opening, and a second protrusion located between the first recessed portion and the second step portion and protruding from an upper surface of the second step portion, and a second step structure located between the other end of the first through opening and the first recessed portion.

[0011] In exemplary embodiments, the body of the container is inserted into the first through-hole, the bottom surface of the lid of the container is supported by the first and second step structures, and the level of the top surface of each of the first and second step structures may be the same as the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate.

[0012] In exemplary embodiments, each of the sealing-cutting units may include a heating block maintained at a preset temperature and a cutting member surrounding the heating block.

[0013] In exemplary embodiments, the heating block in the sealing-cutting region may be positioned to correspond to the upper surface and the through opening of each of the first and second step structures, and the cutting member may correspond to the first recessed portion.

[0014] In exemplary embodiments, when a finely protruding protrusion is formed on the outer edge of the opening of the lid of the container, and the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate is sealed with the film, the heating block can be in contact with the protruding protrusion of the container while the film is interposed between the heating block and the container, and can be sealed only on the protruding protrusion of the container.

[0015] In exemplary embodiments, the base frame further includes a second region located on the other side of the sealing-cutting region, and a second opening may be formed in the second region.

[0016] In exemplary embodiments, the transport device may further include a second holding plate having a plurality of second support mounts into which the containers are inserted and being movable in the first or second directions in the second region and the sealing-cutting region on the base frame.

[0017] In exemplary embodiments, the packaging system may further include a second lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the second opening, and a second lifting device positioned in the second region below the base frame.

[0018] In exemplary embodiments, the control unit may control the second lifting device to move the second lifting plate in the fourth direction through the second opening to lift the containers each inserted into the second support mounts when the second holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the second area.

[0019] In exemplary embodiments, each of the second support mounts includes a second through opening, a second recessed portion recessed in the third direction from an upper surface of the second support mount and surrounding the second through opening, a third step portion located at one end of the second through opening and formed along an outer profile of the second through opening, and a third protrusion located between the second recessed portion and the third step portion and protruding from an upper surface of the third step portion, a third step structure located between the one end of the second through opening and the second recessed portion, and a fourth step portion located at the other end of the second through opening and formed along an outer profile of the second through opening, and a fourth protrusion located between the second recessed portion and the fourth step portion and protruding from an upper surface of the fourth step portion, and a fourth step structure located between the other end of the second through opening and the second recessed portion, wherein the second through opening includes a portion of the container. The body is inserted, and the bottom surface of the lid of the container is supported on the third and fourth step structures, and the level of the top surface of each of the third and fourth step structures may be the same as the level of the upper surface of the second holding plate.

[0020] In exemplary embodiments, the control unit may control the packaging device to move the sealing-cutting units in the third direction so that, when one of the first and second holding plates is located in the sealing-cutting area, the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the one holding plate is sealed with the film, and then the sealed film is cut.

[0021] In exemplary embodiments, the packaging system further includes a film supply unit through which the film is supplied and a film winding unit through which the film is wound, and the control unit can control the film supply unit and the film winding unit so that the film is positioned between the sealing-cutting units and the one holding plate when the one holding plate is positioned in the sealing-cutting area.

[0022] In exemplary embodiments, the packaging system further includes a connecting member connecting the first holding plate and the second holding plate, wherein when the first holding plate is positioned in the sealing-cutting area, the second holding plate is positioned in the second area, and when the second holding plate is positioned in the sealing-cutting area, the first holding plate is positioned in the first area.

[0023] In exemplary embodiments, the packaging system may further include a first detection sensor positioned on the base frame adjacent to the first area to detect an object passing from the outside into the first area, a first button positioned adjacent to the first detection sensor and controlling movement of the first holding plate from the first area to the sealing-cutting area, a second detection sensor positioned on the base frame adjacent to the second area to detect an object passing from the outside into the second area, and a second button positioned adjacent to the second detection sensor and controlling movement of the second holding plate from the second area to the sealing-cutting area.

[0024] In exemplary embodiments, the control unit, after receiving a first turn-on signal of the first button, determines whether the second detection sensor has detected the object, and if the second detection sensor has not detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to move the first holding plate located in the first area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the second detection sensor has detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to not move the first holding plate located in the first area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the second detection sensor has detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to not move the first holding plate located in the first area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the control unit has received a second turn-on signal of the second button, determines whether the first detection sensor has detected the object, and if the first detection sensor has not detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to move the second holding plate located in the second area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the first detection sensor has detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to not move the second holding plate located in the second area to the sealing-cutting area. The above control unit can control the above transport device.

[0025] In order to achieve the above-described object of the present invention, a packaging system for sealing the upper surface of a container including a body and a lid having an opening formed therein with a film and cutting the film, the packaging system comprising a sealing-cutting area, a first area located on one side of the sealing-cutting area, and a second area located on the other side of the sealing-cutting area, a base frame having a first opening formed in the first area and a second opening formed in the second area, a transport device including a first holding plate having a plurality of first support mounts into which the containers are inserted and movable in first or second directions in the first area and the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, and a second holding plate having a plurality of second support mounts into which the containers are inserted and movable in the first or second directions in the second area and the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, a packaging device including a plurality of sealing-cutting units movable in third or fourth directions, and located in the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, through the first opening, A first lifting device including a first lifting plate movable in third or fourth directions and located in the first region under the base frame, a second lifting device including a second lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the second opening and located in the second region under the base frame, and controlling the first lifting device to move the first lifting plate in the fourth direction through the first opening when the first holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting region on the base frame to the first region to lift the containers each inserted into the first support mounts, and controlling the second holding plate to move from the sealing-cutting region on the base frame to the second region,The second lifting device can be controlled to move the second lifting plate in the fourth direction through the second opening to lift the containers inserted into each of the second support mounts.

[0026] In order to achieve another object of the present invention described above, an operating method of a packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include the steps of positioning a first holding plate in a first area of ​​a base frame, then raising a first elevating plate, inserting a container into each of the first support mounts of the first holding plate by a first user, lowering the first elevating plate, transporting the first holding plate with the containers inserted therein to a sealing-cutting area, and sealing a film on an upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through a heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

[0027] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include the step of inserting the container into each of the first support mounts of the first holding plate by the first user, and the step of sealing the film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

[0028] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include, prior to the step of lowering the first lifting plate, a step of determining whether a second user is detected in a second area of ​​the base frame after the first user presses the first button.

[0029] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include the step of simultaneously transporting the first holding plate with the containers inserted therein to the sealing-cutting area, and then positioning a second holding plate in a second area of ​​the base frame, and then elevating the second elevating plate to elevate the sealed containers.

[0030] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include sealing a film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member, while simultaneously removing the sealed containers from the second holding plate by a second user.

[0031] In exemplary embodiments, the operating method of the packaging system may further include the steps of: inserting a container into each of the second support mounts of the second holding plate by a second user; determining whether the first user is detected in the first area of ​​the base frame after the second user presses a second button; lowering the second elevating plate; transporting the second holding plate with the containers inserted therein to the sealing-cutting area; and sealing a film on an upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

[0032] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include the step of simultaneously transporting the second holding plate with the containers inserted therein to the sealing-cutting area, and then positioning the first holding plate in the first area of ​​the base frame and then elevating the first elevating plate to elevate the sealed containers.

[0033] In exemplary embodiments, the method of operating the packaging system may further include a step of sealing a film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member, while simultaneously removing the sealed-cut containers from the first holding plate by the first user.

[0034] In a packaging system and an operating method of the packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the packaging system includes first and second step portions of a first support mount and third and fourth step portions of a second support mount, so that the distance between a portion of each of the first support mount and the second support mount that supports a container and a portion where the sealing and cutting processes are performed is relatively close, so that the container can be prevented from shaking inside each of the first support mount and the second support mount. Accordingly, the packaging system can accurately perform the sealing and cutting processes on the containers.

[0035] In addition, the packaging system includes a first holding plate having a plurality of first support mounts, each having a plurality of containers inserted therein, a second holding plate having a plurality of second support mounts, each having a plurality of containers inserted therein, and a plurality of sealing-cutting units, so that the plurality of containers can be simultaneously sealed with a film through the plurality of sealing-cutting units, and the sealed plurality of containers can be simultaneously cut through the plurality of sealing-cutting units. In addition, while a first user removes a container whose film has been sealed-cut from the first support mount in the first region and then inserts a container whose film has not been sealed into the first support mount, a sealing and cutting process of the containers inserted into the second holding plate through the packaging device in the sealing-cutting region can be performed. Similarly, while a second user removes a film-sealed container from a second support mount in the second area and then inserts an unsealed container into the second support mount, the sealing and cutting process of the containers inserted into the first holding plate can be performed via the packaging device in the sealing-cutting area. Accordingly, the production efficiency of the packaging system can be relatively increased.

[0036] In addition, the packaging system includes a first detection sensor for detecting a motion of a first user in a first area, a second detection sensor for detecting a motion of a second user in a second area, a first button, a second button, and a control unit, so that when the first user performs a task in the first area, even if the second user presses the second button, the first holding plate may not move to the first area, and when the second user performs a task in the second area, even if the first user presses the first button, the second holding plate may not move to the second area. Accordingly, the safety of the first and second users can be ensured.

[0037] Furthermore, the packaging system includes a first lifting device and a second lifting device, so that when the first holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting region to the first region, the first lifting device can lift the container whose film has been sealed-cut, and when the second holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting region to the second region, the second lifting device can lift the container whose film has been sealed-cut. Accordingly, the first user can easily take out the container whose film has been sealed-cut from the first holding plate, and the second user can easily take out the container whose film has been sealed-cut from the second holding plate.

[0038] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a control unit included in the packaging system of Fig. 1.

[0041] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a container handled in the packaging system of Figure 1.

[0042] Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are drawings for explaining the packaging system of Figure 1.

[0043] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a holding plate included in the transport device of Fig. 7.

[0044] Figures 10 and 11 are cross-sectional views taken along line I-I' of the holding plate of Figure 9.

[0045] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holding plate of Fig. 9 taken along line II-II'.

[0046] Figures 13, 14, 15, and 16 are drawings showing the operation method of a packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a packaging system and a method of operating the packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. In the attached drawings, identical or similar components are designated by identical or similar reference numerals.

[0048] In this specification, specific structural and functional descriptions are merely exemplified for the purpose of explaining embodiments of the present invention, and the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. When a component is described as being “connected to” or “in contact with” another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or in contact with the other component, but there may also be another component in between. Furthermore, when a component is described as being “directly connected to” or “in direct contact with” another component, it can be understood that there is no another component in between. Other expressions describing the relationship between components, such as “between” and “directly between” or “adjacent to” and “directly adjacent to”, can be interpreted similarly.

[0049] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, it should be understood that the terms “comprise,” “include,” or “have” specify the presence of an implemented feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0050] Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined in this application.

[0051] Terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component could be referred to as a "second" or "third" component, and similarly, a "second" or "third" component could be referred to interchangeably.

[0052] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a control unit included in the packaging system of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a container handled by the packaging system of Fig. 1. For example, the packaging system may be implemented as a system for sealing the upper surface of a container including a body and a lid having an opening formed therein with a film and cutting the film.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the packaging system (1000) may include a transport device (200), a packaging device (500), a first lifting device (600), a second lifting device (700), a film supply unit (810), a film winding unit (830), a first button (850), a second button (870), a first detection sensor (930), a second detection sensor (940), a control unit (900), and the like.

[0054] A first user (910) of the packaging system (1000) can only work in the first area (10), and a second user (920) of the packaging system (1000) can only work in the second area (20) (see FIG. 5). The first user (910) can only press the first button (850), and the second user (920) can only press the second button (870) (see FIG. 5). The first detection sensor (930) can only detect the motion of the first user (910), and the second detection sensor (940) can only detect the motion of the second user (920).

[0055] The control unit (900) can receive signals generated from the first button (850), the second button (870), the first detection sensor (930), and the second detection sensor (940), respectively, to control the transport device (200), the packaging device (500), the first lifting device (600), the second lifting device (700), the film supply unit (810), and the film winding unit (830). For example, the control unit (900) can be a programmable logic controller.

[0056] The container (50) may include a body (55) and a lid (60), and at least one opening (65) may be formed in the lid (60). In exemplary embodiments, four openings (65) may be formed in the container (50), and a finely protruding protrusion (67) may be formed on the outer surface of the opening (65). Some of these protrusions (67) may melt during the sealing process, and may protrude approximately 0.1 mm from the upper surface of the lid (60) (or the upper surface of the container (50)). For example, the packaging system (1000) may seal the upper surface of the container (50) with a film and cut the film along the profile of the upper surface of the container (50) so that a liquid solution contained inside the container (50) does not leak to the outside through the opening (65). Here, the film can be substantially sealed only around the protrusion (67), and the upper surface of the container (50) is not entirely sealed. The container (50) may include a plastic such as polyether ether ketone PEEK, polyacrylether ketone PAEK, polyether imide PEI, polyether sulfone PES, etc.

[0057] FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are drawings for explaining the packaging system of FIG. 1. For example, FIG. 4(a) is a plan view showing a base frame and a connecting plate included in the packaging system of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4(b) is a plan view showing the bottom surface of the base frame and the first and second lifting devices of FIG. 4(a). In addition, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a transport device, a packaging device, a first lifting device, a second lifting device, etc. included in the packaging system of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing sealing-cutting units included in the packaging device of FIG. 5. In addition, FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b) are plan views showing the transport device, the first and second lifting devices, etc. of FIG. 5, and FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) are side views showing the first holding plate, the first lifting device, etc. located in the first area of ​​FIG. 5, and 8(c) is a side view showing the second holding plate, etc. located in the sealing-cutting area of ​​FIG. 5. Furthermore, FIGS. 8(d) and 8(e) are side views showing the second holding plate, the second lifting device, etc. located in the second area of ​​FIG. 5, and 8(f) is a side view showing the first holding plate, etc. located in the sealing-cutting area of ​​FIG. 5.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the packaging system (1000) may include a base frame (100), a connecting plate (190), a rail (130), a first connecting unit (150), a second connecting unit (170), a transport device (200), a packaging device (500), a first lifting device (600), a second lifting device (700), a film supply unit (810), a film winding unit (830), a first roller (820), a second roller (840), a first button (850), a second button (870), a first detection sensor (930), a second detection sensor (940), a control unit (900), etc. Here, the transport device (200) may include a connecting member (210), a driving unit (230), a first holding plate (300), and a second holding plate (400). In addition, the first holding plate (300) may include a plurality of first support mounts (310), and the second holding plate (400) may include a plurality of second support mounts (410). In addition, the first elevating device (600) may include a first elevating plate (610) and a first elevating unit (630), and the second elevating device (700) may include a second elevating plate (710) and a second elevating unit (730). Furthermore, the packaging device (500) may include a plurality of sealing-cutting units (510), and each of the sealing-cutting units (510) may include a heating block (530) and a cutting member (550).

[0059] As illustrated in FIG. 4(a), the base frame (100) may include a first region (10), a second region (20), and a sealing-cutting region (30), and the sealing-cutting region (30) may be positioned between the first region (10) and the second region (20). In other words, the second region (20) may be positioned spaced apart from the first region (10) in a first direction (D1), the first region (10) may be positioned spaced apart from the second region (20) in a second direction (D2), and the first and second regions (10, 20) may be positioned on both sides of the sealing-cutting region (30). In addition, a first opening (110) may be formed in the first region (10), and a second opening (120) may be formed in the second region (20). The base frame (100) may include a metal material such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), tungsten (W), copper (Cu), platinum (Pt), nickel (Ni), titanium (Ti), palladium (Pd), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), lithium (Li), chromium (Cr), tantalum (Ta), molybdenum (Mo), scandium (Sc), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), an alloy such as an alloy containing aluminum, an alloy containing silver, an alloy containing copper, an alloy containing molybdenum, and a metal nitride such as aluminum nitride (AlN), tungsten nitride (WN), titanium nitride (TiN), chromium nitride (CrN), tantalum nitride (TaN), and the like.

[0060] As illustrated in FIG. 4(a), the connecting plate (190) can be positioned in the first region (10), the second region (20), and the sealing-cutting region (30) on the base frame (100), and the connecting plate (190) can be fixed to the upper surface of the base frame (100). The connecting plate (190) can be formed with an opening (195) that exposes a portion of each of the first region (10), the second region (20), and the sealing-cutting region (30). For example, the opening (195) of the connecting plate (190) can overlap the first opening (110) in the first region (10), and the opening (195) of the connecting plate (190) can overlap the second opening (120) in the second region (20). The connecting plate (190) can include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. Optionally, the connecting plate (190) may comprise plastic.

[0061] As illustrated in FIG. 4(b), a first lifting device (600) may be positioned in a first region (10) below a base frame (100). A first lifting unit (630) may be fixed to a bottom surface of the base frame (100), and a first lifting plate (610) may be positioned on the first lifting unit (630). The first lifting unit (630) may raise or lower the first lifting plate (610), and the first lifting plate (610) may move in a third direction (D3) or a fourth direction (D4) through a first opening (110) of the base frame (100) and an opening (195) of a connecting plate (190).

[0062] As illustrated in FIG. 4(b), a second lifting device (700) may be positioned in a second region (10) below the base frame (100). The second lifting unit (730) may be fixed to the bottom surface of the base frame (100), and a second lifting plate (710) may be positioned on the second lifting unit (730). The second lifting unit (730) may raise or lower the second lifting plate (710), and the second lifting plate (710) may move in a third direction (D3) or a fourth direction (D4) through the second opening (120) of the base frame (100) and the opening (195) of the connecting plate (190). Here, the state in which each of the first and second lifting plates (610, 710) is lowered is defined as the first state (see FIGS. 8(a) and 8(d)), and the state in which each of the first and second lifting plates (610, 710) is raised is defined as the second state (see FIGS. 8(b) and 8(e)). Each of the first and second lifting plates (610, 710) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. Optionally, each of the first and second lifting plates (610, 710) may also include plastic.

[0063] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4(a), a first detection sensor (930) may be positioned on a base frame (100) adjacent to the first area (10) to detect an object (i.e., a first user (910)) passing from the outside into the first area (10). In other words, the first detection sensor (930) may be positioned adjacent to the first user (910) working in the fifth direction (D5), and the first detection sensor (930) may be positioned spaced apart from the connection plate (190) in the sixth direction (D6) on the base frame (100). When the first detection sensor (930) detects the first user (910) passing from the outside into the first area (10) (i.e., the hand or arm of the first user (910), the first detection sensor (930) may generate a first detection signal and provide the first detection signal to the control unit (900). In exemplary embodiments, the first detection sensor (930) may include a signal transmitter and a signal receiver, and the signal transmitter and the signal receiver may face each other. For example, the signal transmitter may be located on the base frame (100), and the signal receiver may be located on the bottom surface of the upper frame. In other exemplary embodiments, the first detection sensor (930) may be attached only to the base frame (100), or the signal transmitter and the signal receiver may be configured as one unit.

[0064] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4(a), a second detection sensor (940) may be positioned on the base frame (100) adjacent to the second area (20) to detect an object (i.e., a second user (920)) passing from the outside into the second area (20). In other words, the second detection sensor (940) may be positioned adjacent to the second user (920) working in the fifth direction (D5), and the second detection sensor (940) may be positioned spaced apart from the connection plate (190) in the sixth direction (D6) on the base frame (100). When the second detection sensor (940) detects the second user (920) passing from the outside into the second area (20) (i.e., the hand or arm of the second user (920), the second detection sensor (940) may generate a second detection signal and provide the second detection signal to the control unit (900). In exemplary embodiments, the second detection sensor (940) may include a signal transmitter and a signal receiver, and the signal transmitter and the signal receiver may face each other. For example, the signal transmitter may be located on the base frame (100), and the signal receiver may be located on the bottom surface of the upper frame. In other exemplary embodiments, the second detection sensor (940) may be attached only to the base frame (100), or the signal transmitter and the signal receiver may be configured as one piece.

[0065] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4(a), the first button (850) may be positioned adjacent to the first detection sensor (930) and may control movement of the first holding plate (300) from the first region (10) to the sealing-cutting region (30). In other words, the first button (850) may be fixed to a side of the base frame (100) adjacent to the first detection sensor (930), and when the first user (910) presses the first button (850), the first holding plate (300) positioned in the first region (10) may move to the sealing-cutting region (30). However, when the second user (920) is detected by the second detection sensor (940), even if the first user (910) presses the first button (850), the first holding plate (300) located in the first area (10) does not move to the sealing-cutting area (30). In addition, when the first user (910) presses the first button (850), a first turn-on signal is generated, and the first button (850) can provide the first turn-on signal to the control unit (900). In exemplary embodiments, after the control unit (900) receives the first turn-on signal of the first button (850), the control unit (900) can determine whether the second detection sensor (940) has detected the second user (920) (e.g., an object) through the second detection signal. In addition, if the second detection sensor (940) does not detect the second user (920) (or if the control unit (900) does not receive the second detection signal), the control unit (900) can control the transport device (200) to move the first holding plate (300) located in the first area (10) to the sealing-cutting area (30). Moreover, if the second detection sensor (940) detects the second user (920) (or if the control unit (900) receives the second detection signal), the control unit (900) can control the transport device (200) to not move the first holding plate (300) located in the first area (10) to the sealing-cutting area (30).

[0066] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4(a), the second button (870) may be positioned adjacent to the second detection sensor (940) and may control movement of the second holding plate (400) from the second region (20) to the sealing-cutting region (30). In other words, the second button (870) may be fixed to a side of the base frame (100) adjacent to the second detection sensor (940), and when the second user (920) presses the second button (870), the second holding plate (400) positioned in the second region (20) may move to the sealing-cutting region (30). However, when the first user (910) is detected by the first detection sensor (930), even if the second user (920) presses the second button (870), the second holding plate (400) located in the second area (20) does not move to the sealing-cutting area (30). In addition, when the second user (920) presses the second button (870), a second turn-on signal is generated, and the second button (870) can provide the second turn-on signal to the control unit (900). In exemplary embodiments, after the control unit (900) receives the second turn-on signal of the second button (870), the control unit (900) can determine whether the first detection sensor (930) has detected the first user (910) (or an object) through the first detection signal. In addition, if the first detection sensor (930) does not detect the first user (910) (or if the control unit (900) does not receive the first detection signal), the control unit (900) can control the transport device (200) to move the second holding plate (400) located in the second area (20) to the sealing-cutting area (30). Moreover, if the first detection sensor (930) detects the first user (910) (or if the control unit (900) receives the first detection signal), the control unit (900) can control the transport device (200) to not move the second holding plate (400) located in the second area (20) to the sealing-cutting area (30).

[0067] Referring again to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, the packaging device (500) may be positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30) on the connecting plate (190) (or base frame (100)) and may be positioned between the film supply unit (810) and the film winding unit (830). The packaging device (500) may be movable in the third direction (D3) or the fourth direction (D4) in the sealing-cutting area (30) on the connecting plate (190), and the packaging device (500) may include six sealing-cutting units (510). In exemplary embodiments, the packaging device (500) may further include a servomotor (570), and the packaging device (500) may be movable in the third direction (D3) or the fourth direction (D4) via the servomotor (570). In addition, when a servo motor (570) is used instead of a pneumatic motor, the pressure applied in the third direction (D3) can be maintained constant. For example, the sealing-cutting units (510) of the packaging device (500) can move in the third direction (D3) to seal and cut the film (70), and after the sealing and cutting process is performed, the sealing-cutting units (510) can move in the fourth direction (D4). The heating block (530) included in the sealing-cutting unit (510) can be maintained at a preset temperature to seal the film (70), and the preset temperature can be approximately 190 degrees. The cutting member (550) included in the sealing-cutting unit (510) can surround the heating block (530), and the lower end of the cutting member (550) can have a sawtooth shape to cut the film (70). Additionally, the cutting member (550) may be positioned apart from the heating block (530), and the heat of the heating block (530) may not be directly transferred to the cutting member (550). Each of the heating block (530) and the cutting member (550) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like.In exemplary embodiments, the bottom surface of the heating block (530) may be coated with Teflon. For example, when the heating block (530) is in direct contact with the container (50) without a film (70) interposed between the heating block (530) and the container (50), the Teflon coating of the heating block (530) can prevent the container (50) from sticking due to the heat of the heating block (530). In addition, in exemplary embodiments, when one of the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400) is located in the sealing-cutting area (30), the control unit (900) can control the packaging device (500) to move the sealing-cutting units (510) in the third direction (D3) so that the upper surfaces of each of the containers (50) inserted into the one holding plate are sealed with a film (70), and then the sealed film (70) is cut. For example, six containers (50) can be accommodated in the one holding plate, and the upper surfaces of the six containers (50) can be sealed at once with the film (70) located on the one holding plate through six heating blocks (530), and then the sealed film (70) can be cut at once through the cutting member (550). Moreover, in exemplary embodiments, when the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the one holding plate is sealed with a film (70), the heating block (530) can contact the protrusion (67) of the container (50) while the film (70) is interposed between the heating block (530) and the container (50), and can be sealed only at the protrusion (67) of the container (50) (see FIG. 16).

[0068] The film supply unit (810) may be positioned in the second area (20) on the connecting plate (190) (or base frame (100)), and the film winding unit (830) may be positioned in the first area (10) on the connecting plate (190) (or base frame (100)). A film (70) may be supplied from the film supply unit (810), and after the film (70) is positioned under the first and second rollers (820, 840), the film (70) may be sealed and cut. The film (70) on which sealing and cutting have been performed may be wound on the film winding unit (830). In exemplary embodiments, when one of the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30), the control unit (900) can control the film supply unit (810) and the film winding unit (830) so that the film (70) is positioned between the packaging device (500) (or the sealing cutting units) and the one holding plate. In exemplary embodiments, the packaging system (1000) can further include a film tension control device (890), and the quality of sealing and cutting can be further improved through the film tension control device (890) while the film (70) is being sealed and cut.

[0069] Referring again to FIGS. 2, 5, 7, and 8, a rail (130) may be positioned in the first region (10), the sealing-cutting region (30), and the second region (20) on the base frame (100), and the rail (130) may be fixed to the upper surface of the connecting plate (190). When viewed in the third direction (D3), the rail (130) may not overlap the first and second openings (110, 120) and the opening (195), and may be positioned above and below each of the first and second openings (110, 120) and the opening (195). The rail (130) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. Optionally, the rail (130) may include plastic.

[0070] A first holding plate (300) may be positioned on a rail (130), and the first holding plate (300) may be movable in a first direction (D1) or a second direction (D2) in a first region (10) and a sealing-cutting region (30) on a base frame (100). For example, when the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the first region (10), it may move in the first direction (D1) so that the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), and when the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), it may move in the second direction (D2) so that the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the first region (10). In exemplary embodiments, a first user (910) may insert a container (50) without a film (70) being sealed into a first support mount (310) in a first region (10), and after the first user (910) presses a first button (850), the first holding plate (300) may be transferred to a sealing-cutting region (30). After the first holding plate (300) is transferred to the sealing-cutting region (30), a packaging device (500) may perform a sealing and cutting process on the container (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) using a film (70), and after the sealing and cutting process is performed, the first holding plate (300) may be transferred to the first region (10). After the first holding plate (300) having the sealing-cut container (50) inserted into the film (70) is transferred to the first region (10), the first user (910) can remove the container (50) having the sealing-cut film (70) from the first support mount (310). The first holding plate (300) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the first holding plate (300) may be made of aluminum with a hard anodizing coating. For example, the surface strength of the first holding plate (300) can be further increased through the hard anodizing coating.

[0071] The first connection unit (150) may be fixed to the bottom surface of the first holding plate (300), and the first connection unit (150) may be connected to the rail (130). The first holding plate (300) may be movable in a first direction (D1) or a second direction (D2) while being connected to the rail (130) via the first connection unit (150). When viewed in the third direction (D3), the rail (130) may not overlap the first and second openings (110, 120) and the opening (195). In exemplary embodiments, four first connection units (150) may be arranged on the bottom surface of the first holding plate (300). The first connection unit (150) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. Optionally, the first connection unit (150) may include plastic.

[0072] A second holding plate (400) may be positioned on the rail (130), and the second holding plate (400) may be movable in a first direction (D1) or a second direction (D2) in a second region (20) and a sealing-cutting region (30) on the base frame (100). For example, when the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the second region (10), it may move in the second direction (D2) so that the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), and when the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), it may move in the first direction (D1) so that the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the second region (20). In exemplary embodiments, a second user (920) may insert a container (50) without a film (70) being sealed into a second support mount (410) in a second area (20), and after the second user (920) presses a second button (870), the second holding plate (400) may be transferred to a sealing-cutting area (30). After the second holding plate (400) is transferred to the sealing-cutting area (30), a packaging device (500) may perform a sealing and cutting process on the container (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) using a film (70), and after the sealing and cutting process is performed, the second holding plate (400) may be transferred to the second area (20). After the second holding plate (400) having the sealing-cut container (50) inserted into the film (70) is transferred to the second area (20), the second user (920) can remove the sealing-cut container (50) from the second support mount (410). In exemplary embodiments, the second holding plate (400) can be made of the same material as the first holding plate (300).

[0073] The second connection unit (170) may be fixed to the bottom surface of the second holding plate (400), and the second connection unit (170) may be connected to the rail (130). The second holding plate (400) may be movable in the first direction (D1) or the second direction (D2) while being connected to the rail (130) via the second connection unit (170). When viewed in the third direction (D3), the rail (130) may not overlap the first and second openings (110, 120) and the opening (195). In exemplary embodiments, four second connection units (170) may be arranged on the bottom surface of the second holding plate (400). The second connection units (170) may be made of the same material as the first connection unit (150).

[0074] The connecting member (210) is positioned below the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400), and the connecting member (210) can connect the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400). The connecting member (210) may not overlap the first support mounts (310) and the second support mounts (410). The connecting member (210) may include a metal material, an alloy, a metal nitride, or the like. Optionally, the connecting member (210) may also include plastic.

[0075] The driving unit (230) can be positioned adjacent to the connecting plate (190) on the base frame (100), and the driving unit (230) can be fixed to the base frame (100). The connecting portion of the driving unit (230) can be connected to the second holding plate (400), and the connecting portion of the driving unit (230) can move in the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2). In exemplary embodiments, since the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400) are connected through the connecting member (210), when the connecting portion of the driving unit (230) moves in the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2), the first holding plate (300) and the second holding plate (400) can operate as one unit. For example, when the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the first region (10), the second holding plate (400) can be positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), and when the connecting portion of the driving unit (230) is moved in the first direction (D1) so that the first holding plate (300) positioned in the first region (10) is positioned in the sealing-cutting region (30), the second holding plate (400) can be positioned in the second region (20). In addition, when the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the second area (20), the first holding plate (300) can be positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30), and when the connecting portion of the driving unit (230) is moved in the second direction (D2) so that the second holding plate (400) positioned in the second area (20) is positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30), the first holding plate (300) can be positioned in the first area (10). That is, the control unit (900) can control the driving unit (230) so that the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the first area (10) or the sealing-cutting area (30), and the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the second area (20) or the sealing-cutting area (30).

[0076] Referring again to FIGS. 2, 7, and 8, when the first holding plate (300) is moved from the sealing-cutting area (30) to the first area (10), the control unit (900) can control the first lifting device (600) to move the first lifting plate (610) in the fourth direction (D4) through the first opening (110) (see FIG. 8(b)) to lift the containers (50) inserted into each of the first support mounts (310). Here, when the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) are lifted through the first lifting plate (610) in the first area (10), the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) may be higher than the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate (300). Additionally, in the second state of the first lifting device (600) (see FIG. 8(b)), the first user (910) can easily take out the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300). After removing all of the above-described seal-cut containers (50) from the first holding plate (300), the first user (910) can insert containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed into the first support mounts (310) in the first region (10), and after the first user (910) presses the first button (850), the control unit (900) can control the first elevating device (600) to move the first elevating plate (610) in the third direction (D3) through the first opening (110) (see FIG. 8(a)) so that a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of each of the containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed is supported by the first support mount (310). In this case, the first elevating plate (610) may not come into contact with the containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed.Moreover, in the first state of the first lifting device (600) (see FIG. 8(a)), the first holding plate (300) that accommodates the unsealed containers (50) supported by the film (70) from each of the first support mounts (310) can move in the first direction (D1) to be positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30). Here, when the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) are positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30) (see FIG. 8(f)), the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate (300) and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) can be substantially the same.

[0077] Similarly, when the second holding plate (400) is moved from the sealing-cutting area (30) to the second area (20), the control unit (900) can control the second lifting device (700) to move the second lifting plate (710) in the fourth direction (D4) through the second opening (120) (see FIG. 8(e)) to lift the containers (50) inserted into each of the second support mounts (410). Here, when the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) are lifted through the second lifting plate (710) in the second area (20), the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) may be higher than the level of the upper surface of the second holding plate (400). Additionally, in the second state of the second lifting device (700) (see FIG. 8(e)), the second user (920) can easily take out the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400). After removing all of the above-described seal-cut containers (50) from the second holding plate (400), the second user (920) can insert containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed into the second support mounts (410) in the second region (20), and after the second user (920) presses the second button (870), the second lifting plate (710) is moved in the third direction (D3) through the second opening (120) (see FIG. 8(d)) so that a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of each of the containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed is supported by the second support mount (410). In this case, the second lifting plate (710) may not come into contact with the containers (50) on which the film (70) is not sealed.Moreover, in the first state of the second lifting device (700) (see FIG. 8(d)), the second holding plate (400) that accommodates the unsealed containers (50) supported by the film (70) from each of the second support mounts (410) can move in the second direction (D2) to be positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30). Here, when the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) are positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30) (see FIG. 8(c)), the level of the upper surface of the second holding plate (400) and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) can be substantially the same.

[0078] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a holding plate included in the transport device of Fig. 7, Figs. 10 and 11 are cross-sectional views of the holding plate of Fig. 9 taken along line I-I', and Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the holding plate of Fig. 9 taken along line II-II'.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12, a plurality of first support mounts (310) of a first holding plate (300) may be arranged spaced apart from each other along a first direction (D1) (or a second direction (D2)), and the second support mounts (410) of a second holding plate (400) may be arranged spaced apart from each other along the first direction (D1). In exemplary embodiments, the number of each of the first and second support mounts (310, 410) may be six, and each of the first and second support mounts (310, 410) may accommodate six containers (50). Each of the plurality of first support mounts (310) of the first holding plate (300) may include a first through opening (320), a first recessed portion (330), a first step structure (350), and a second step structure (370), and each of the plurality of second support mounts (410) of the second holding plate (400) may include a second through opening (420), a second recessed portion (430), a third step structure (450), and a fourth step structure (470). Here, the first step structure (350) may include a first step portion (355) and a first protrusion (360), and the second step structure (370) may include a second step portion (375) and a second protrusion (380). Additionally, the third step structure (450) may include a third step portion (455) and a third protrusion (460), and the fourth step structure (470) may include a fourth step portion (475) and a fourth protrusion (480). In exemplary embodiments, the first support mount (310) and the second support mount (410) may have substantially the same shape.

[0080] Referring again to FIGS. 6, 9, 10, and 12, the body (55) of the container (50) can be inserted into the first through-hole (320). The profile of the outer circumference of the first through-hole (320) can be substantially the same as the profile of the outer circumference of the body (55) of the container (50), and the size of the first through-hole (320) can be slightly larger than the size of the body (55) of the container (50). In other words, the body (55) of the container (50) can pass through the first through-hole (320).

[0081] The first recessed portion (330) can be recessed in a third direction (D3) from the upper surface of the first support mount (310), and the first recessed portion (330) can surround the first through opening (320). For example, the thickness of the first holding plate (300) is approximately 18 mm, and the depth of the first recessed portion (330) is approximately 10 mm. In exemplary embodiments, the cutting member (550) of the packaging device (500) in the sealing-cutting area (30) can be positioned to correspond to the first recessed portion (330), and when performing a cutting process, the lower end of the cutting member (550) having a sawtooth shape can move into the inside of the first recessed portion (330). However, the lower end of the cutting member (550) does not contact the bottom surface of the first recessed portion (330). As the lower end of the cutting member (550) moves into the inside of the first depression (330), the film (70) can be easily cut.

[0082] The first step portion (355) may be positioned at one end of the first through opening (320) and may be formed along the profile of the outer surface of the first through opening (320). As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the container (50) is accommodated in the first support mount (310), a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of the container (50) may be supported by the first step portion (355).

[0083] The first protrusion (360) may be positioned between the first recessed portion (330) and the first stepped portion (355), and the first protrusion (360) may protrude in a fourth direction (D4) from the upper surface of the first stepped portion (355). In exemplary embodiments, the first stepped structure (350) including the first stepped portion (355) and the first protrusion (360) may be positioned between one end of the first through opening (320) and the first recessed portion (330).

[0084] The second step portion (375) may be located at the other end of the first through opening (320) and may be formed along the profile of the outer surface of the first through opening (320). As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the container (50) is accommodated in the first support mount (310), a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of the container (50) may be supported by the second step portion (375).

[0085] The second protrusion (380) may be positioned between the first recessed portion (330) and the second stepped portion (375), and the second protrusion (380) may protrude in the fourth direction (D4) from the upper surface of the second stepped portion (375). In exemplary embodiments, the second stepped structure (370) including the second stepped portion (375) and the second protrusion (380) may be positioned between the other end of the first through opening (320) and the first recessed portion (330).

[0086] In exemplary embodiments, the first step structure (350) may be positioned at one end of the first through opening (320), and the second step structure (370) may be positioned at the other end of the first through opening (320). In addition, the first recessed portion (330) may surround the first through opening (320), the first step structure (350), and the second step structure (370), and when viewed in the third direction (D3), the first recessed portion (330) may have a track shape. In addition, the level of the uppermost surface of each of the first and second step structures (350, 370) may be substantially the same as the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate (300). Moreover, in the sealing-cutting area (30), the heating block (530) of the packaging device (500) may be positioned to correspond to the upper surface and the first through-opening (320) of each of the first and second step structures (350, 370). When performing the sealing process, since the heating block (530) comes into contact with the protrusion (67) of the container (50) while the film (70) is interposed between the heating block (530) and the container (50), the heating block (530) may not come into contact with the upper surface of each of the first and second step structures (350, 370).

[0087] Referring again to FIGS. 6, 9, 11, and 12, the body (55) of the container (50) can be inserted into the second through-hole (420). The profile of the outer circumference of the second through-hole (420) can be substantially the same as the profile of the outer circumference of the body (55) of the container (50), and the size of the second through-hole (420) can be slightly larger than the size of the body (55) of the container (50). In other words, the body (55) of the container (50) can pass through the second through-hole (420).

[0088] The second recessed portion (430) can be recessed in a third direction (D3) from the upper surface of the second support mount (410), and the second recessed portion (430) can surround the second through opening (420). For example, the thickness of the second holding plate (400) is approximately 18 mm, and the depth of the second recessed portion (430) is approximately 10 mm. In exemplary embodiments, the cutting member (550) of the packaging device (500) in the sealing-cutting area (30) can be positioned to correspond to the second recessed portion (430), and when performing a cutting process, the lower end of the cutting member (550) having a sawtooth shape can move into the interior of the second recessed portion (430). However, the lower end of the cutting member (550) does not contact the bottom surface of the second recessed portion (430). As the lower end of the cutting member (550) moves into the inside of the second recessed portion (430), the film (70) can be easily cut.

[0089] The third step (455) may be positioned at one end of the second through opening (420) and may be formed along the profile of the outer surface of the second through opening (420). As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the container (50) is accommodated in the second support mount (410), a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of the container (50) may be supported by the third step (455).

[0090] The third protrusion (460) may be positioned between the second recessed portion (430) and the third stepped portion (455), and the third protrusion (460) may protrude in the fourth direction (D4) from the upper surface of the third stepped portion (455). In exemplary embodiments, the third stepped structure (450) including the third stepped portion (455) and the third protrusion (460) may be positioned between one end of the second through opening (420) and the second recessed portion (430).

[0091] The fourth step (475) may be located at the other end of the second through opening (420) and may be formed along the profile of the outer surface of the second through opening (420). As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the container (50) is accommodated in the second support mount (410), a portion of the bottom surface of the lid (60) of the container (50) may be supported by the fourth step (475).

[0092] The fourth protrusion (480) may be positioned between the second recessed portion (430) and the fourth stepped portion (475), and the fourth protrusion (480) may protrude in the fourth direction (D4) from the upper surface of the fourth stepped portion (475). In exemplary embodiments, the fourth stepped structure (470) including the fourth stepped portion (475) and the fourth protrusion (480) may be positioned between the other end of the second through opening (420) and the second recessed portion (430).

[0093] In exemplary embodiments, the third step structure (450) may be positioned at one end of the second through opening (420), and the fourth step structure (470) may be positioned at the other end of the second through opening (420). In addition, the second recessed portion (430) may surround the second through opening (420), the third step structure (450), and the fourth step structure (470), and when viewed in the third direction (D3), the second recessed portion (430) may have a track shape. In addition, the level of the uppermost surface of each of the third and fourth step structures (450, 470) may be substantially the same as the level of the upper surface of the second holding plate (400). Moreover, in the sealing-cutting area (30), the heating block (530) of the packaging device (500) may be positioned to correspond to the upper surface and the second through opening (420) of each of the third and fourth step structures (450, 470). When performing the sealing process, since the heating block (530) comes into contact with the protrusion (67) of the container (50) while the film (70) is interposed between the heating block (530) and the container (50), the heating block (530) may not come into contact with the upper surface of each of the third and fourth step structures (450, 470).

[0094] For example, in the process of performing the sealing and cutting processes of a plurality of containers (50), when the first support mount (310) (or the second support mount (410)) supports the bottom surface of the body (55) of the container (50), and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) (or the second holding plate (400)) is higher than the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate (300) (or the second holding plate (400)), since the distance between the part where the first support mount (310) (or the second support mount (410)) supports the container (50) (i.e., the bottom surface of the body (55)) and the part where the sealing and cutting processes are performed (the upper surface of the lid (60)) is relatively far, the first support mount (310) (or the second support mount (410)) The container (50) may shake inside the mount (410). Accordingly, the sealing and cutting processes for the containers (50) may be inaccurate.

[0095] In exemplary embodiments, the first holding plate (300) (or the second holding plate (400)) may support the bottom of the lid (60) of the container (50) via the first and second step portions (355, 375) of the first support mount (310) (or the third and fourth step portions (455, 475) of the second support mount (410). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8(c) and 8(f), the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate (300) (or the second holding plate (400)) and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) (or the second holding plate (400)) may be substantially the same, and the distance between the part where the first support mount (310) (or the second support mount (410)) supports the container (50) (i.e., the bottom surface of the lid (60)) and the part where the sealing and cutting processes are performed (the upper surface of the lid (60)) may be relatively close.

[0096] The packaging system (1000) according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention includes first and second step portions (355, 375) of the first support mount (310) and third and fourth step portions (455, 475) of the second support mount (410), so that the distance between the portion where the first support mount (310) (or the second support mount (410)) supports the container (50) (i.e., the bottom surface of the lid (60)) and the portion where the sealing and cutting processes are performed (the top surface of the lid (60)) is relatively close, so that the container (50) may not shake inside each of the first support mount (310) and the second support mount (410). Accordingly, the packaging system (1000) can accurately perform the sealing and cutting processes on the containers (50).

[0097] In addition, the packaging system (1000) includes a first holding plate (300) having a plurality of first support mounts (310) each having a plurality of containers (50) inserted therein, a second holding plate (400) having a plurality of second support mounts (410) each having a plurality of containers (50) inserted therein, and a plurality of sealing-cutting units (510), so that the plurality of containers (50) can be simultaneously sealed with a film (70) through the plurality of sealing-cutting units (510), and the sealed plurality of containers (50) can be simultaneously cut through the plurality of sealing-cutting units (510). Additionally, while the first user (910) removes the container (50) with the film (70) sealed-cut in the first area (10) from the first support mount (310) and then inserts the container (50) with the film (70) not sealed into the first support mount (310), the sealing and cutting process of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) through the packaging device (500) in the sealing-cutting area (30) can be performed. Similarly, while a second user (920) removes a container (50) with a film (70) sealed-cut in the second region (20) from the second support mount (410) and then inserts a container (50) without a film (70) sealed into the second support mount (410), a sealing and cutting process of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) through the packaging device (500) in the sealing-cutting region (30) can be performed. Accordingly, the production efficiency of the packaging system (1000) can be relatively increased.

[0098] In addition, the packaging system (1000) includes a first detection sensor (930) for detecting the action of a first user (910) in a first area (10), a second detection sensor (940) for detecting the action of a second user (920) in a second area (20), a first button (850), a second button (870), and a control unit (900), so that when the first user (910) performs a task in the first area (10), even if the second user (920) presses the second button (870), the first holding plate (300) may not move to the first area (10), and when the second user (920) performs a task in the second area (20), even if the first user (910) presses the first button (850), the second holding plate (400) may not move to the second area (20). Accordingly, the safety of the first and second users (910, 920) can be guaranteed.

[0099] Moreover, the packaging system (1000) includes a first lifting device (600) and a second lifting device (700), so that when the first holding plate (300) moves from the sealing-cutting area (30) to the first area (10), the first lifting device (600) can lift the container (50) whose film (70) is sealing-cut, and when the second holding plate (400) moves from the sealing-cutting area (30) to the second area (20), the second lifting device (700) can lift the container (50) whose film (70) is sealing-cut. Accordingly, the first user (910) can easily take out the container (50) with the film (70) sealed-cut from the first holding plate (300), and the second user (920) can easily take out the container (50) with the film (70) sealed-cut from the second holding plate (400).

[0100] FIGS. 13, 14, 15, and 16 are drawings illustrating a method of operation of a packaging system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. For example, FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of the packaging system, and FIG. 16 is a plan view illustrating a process of sealing and cutting a film. In addition, FIG. 14(a) is a drawing illustrating a first holding plate located in a first area, and FIG. 15(a) is a drawing illustrating a second holding plate located in a second area. In addition, FIGS. 14(b) and 14(c) are drawings illustrating a second state of the first lifting device, and FIG. 14(d) is a drawing illustrating a first state of the first lifting device. Furthermore, FIGS. 15(b) and 15(c) are drawings illustrating a second state of the second lifting device, and FIG. 15(d) is a drawing illustrating a first state of the second lifting device.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, the operating method of the packaging system (1000) includes a step (S810) of positioning a first holding plate (300) in a first region (10) of a base frame (100), and then raising a first lifting plate (610), a step of inserting a container (50) into each of the first support mounts (310) of the first holding plate (300) by a first user (910), and a step (S820) of sealing a film (70) on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) located in the sealing-cutting region (30) through a heating block (530), and then cutting the sealed film (70) through a cutting member (550), and after the first user (910) presses a first button (850), A step (S830) of determining whether a second user (920) is detected, a step (S840) of lowering the first lifting plate (610), a step of transporting the first holding plate (300) with the containers (50) inserted therein to the sealing-cutting area (30), and a step (S850) of positioning the second holding plate (400) in the second area (20) of the base frame (100) and then raising the second lifting plate (710) to raise the sealing-cut containers (50), a step of sealing a film (70) on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted in the first holding plate (300) located in the sealing-cutting area (30) through a heating block (530), and then cutting the sealed film (70) through a cutting member (550), and a step of removing the sealing-cut film (70) from the second holding plate (400). A step (S860) of removing containers (50) by a second user (920), a step (870) of inserting containers (50) into each of the second support mounts (410) of the second holding plate (400) by the second user (920), a step (S880) of determining whether the first user (910) is detected in the first area (10) of the base frame (100) after the second user (920) presses the second button (870),A step (S900) of lowering a second lifting plate (710), a step of transporting a second holding plate (400) with containers (50) inserted therein to a sealing-cutting area (30), and a step (S910) of positioning a first holding plate (300) in a first area (10) of a base frame (100) and then raising the first lifting plate (610) to raise the sealing-cut containers (50), and a step of sealing a film (70) on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) located in the sealing-cutting area (30) through a heating block (530), and then cutting the sealed film (70) through a cutting member (550), and a step of removing the sealing-cut containers (50) from the first holding plate (300) by a first user (910). may include step (S910).

[0102] Referring to FIGS. 9, 13, 14(a) and 14(b), after positioning the first holding plate (300) in the first region (10) of the base frame (100), the first lifting plate (610) can be raised. The first support mount (310) of the first holding plate (300) is empty.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 1, 5, 6, 9, 13, and 14(c), a first user (910) can insert a container (50) into each of the first support mounts (310) of the first holding plate (300) in the first region (10). Here, the container (50) is an unsealed container (50), and a liquid solution can be accommodated inside the container (50). At the same time, after a film (70) is sealed on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) located in the sealing-cutting region (30) through a heating block (530), the sealed film (70) can be cut through a cutting member (550). For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 16(a), six containers (50) may be inserted into the second holding plate (400), and a film (70) may be positioned on the second holding plate (400) in the sealing-cutting area (30). As illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5, 6, and 16(b), six heating blocks (530) may simultaneously contact 24 protrusions (67) of six containers (50) while the film (70) is interposed between the six heating blocks (530) and the six containers (50), and only the protrusions (67) of each of the containers (50) may be sealed while a portion of each of the protrusions (67) is melted by the heat of each of the heating blocks (530). That is, a sealing line (SL) may be formed on the film (70). As illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5, 6, and 16(c), six cutting members (550) can simultaneously cut the outer portions of each of the containers (50), and a cutting line (CL) can be formed on the film (70). As illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5, and 16(d), a portion of the film (70) including six openings (OP) formed by the six cutting members (550) can be wound onto the film winding unit (830), and a new film (70) can be positioned in the sealing-cutting area (30).

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 9, 13, and 14(c), after the first user (910) inserts the container (50) into each of the first support mounts (310) of the first holding plate (300), the first user (910) may press the first button (850). After the first user (910) presses the first button (850), the control unit (900) may determine whether the second user (920) is detected in the second area (20) of the base frame (100) through the second detection sensor (940).

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 9, 13, and 14(d), if the control unit (900) does not detect the second user (920) in the second area (20), the first lifting plate (610) may be lowered. On the other hand, if the control unit (900) detects the second user (920) in the second area (20), the first lifting plate (610) may not be lowered, and the second state of the first lifting device (600) may be maintained.

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 13, 15(a) and 15(b), after the first lifting plate (610) is lowered, the first holding plate (300) into which the containers (50) are inserted can be transported to the sealing-cutting area (30). At the same time, after the second holding plate (400) is positioned in the second area (20) of the base frame (100), the second lifting plate (710) is raised so that the sealing-cut containers (50) can be raised.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 1, 6, 9, 13, and 15(c), after a film (70) is sealed on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the first holding plate (300) located in the sealing-cutting area (30) through the heating block (530), the sealed film (70) can be cut through the cutting member (550). At the same time, after the second lifting plate (710) is raised, the second user (920) can remove the sealing-cut containers (50) from the second holding plate (400).

[0108] Referring to FIGS. 1, 9, 13, and 15(b), after the sealing-cut containers (50) are removed from the second holding plate (400), a second user (920) can insert the containers (50) into each of the second support mounts (410) of the second holding plate (400) in the second area (20).

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 9, 13, and 15(b), after inserting a container (50) into each of the second support mounts (410) of the second holding plate (400), a second user (920) can press a second button (870). After the second user (920) presses the second button (870), the control unit (900) can determine whether the first user (910) is detected in the first area (10) of the base frame (100) through the first detection sensor (930).

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 9, 13, and 15(d), if the control unit (900) does not detect the first user (910) in the first area (10), the second lifting plate (710) may be lowered. On the other hand, if the control unit (900) detects the first user (910) in the first area (10), the second lifting plate (710) may not be lowered, and the second state of the second lifting device (700) may be maintained.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 13, 14(a) and 14(c), after the second lifting plate (710) is lowered, the second holding plate (400) with the containers (50) inserted therein can be transferred to the sealing-cutting area (30). At the same time, after the first holding plate (300) is positioned in the first area (10) of the base frame (100), the first lifting plate (610) can be raised so that the sealing-cut containers (50) can be raised.

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 1, 5, 6, 9, 13, and 14(b), after a film (70) is sealed on the upper surface of each of the containers (50) inserted into the second holding plate (400) located in the sealing-cutting area (30) through the heating block (530), the sealed film (70) can be cut through the cutting member (550). At the same time, a first user (910) can remove the sealing-cut containers (50) from the first holding plate (300) in the first area (10).

[0113] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

[0114] The present invention can be applied to packaging systems that handle relatively large containers. For example, it can be applied to a packaging system that seals the upper surfaces of each of a plurality of containers with a film and then individually cuts the multiple film-sealed containers.

[0115] <Explanation of symbols>

[0116] 10, 20: First and second areas 30: Sealing-cutting area

[0117] 50: Container 55: Body

[0118] 60: lid 65: opening

[0119] 67: Protrusion 70: Film

[0120] 100: Base frame 110, 120: First and second openings

[0121] 130: Rail 150, 170: First and second connecting units

[0122] 190: Connecting plate 195: Opening

[0123] 200: Transfer device 210: Connecting member

[0124] 230: Drive unit 300: First holding plate

[0125] 310: First support mount 320: First through-hole

[0126] 330: First depression 350: First step structure

[0127] 355, 375: First and second step portions 360, 380: First and second protrusion portions

[0128] 370: Second step structure 400: Second holding plate

[0129] 410: Second support mount 420: Second through hole

[0130] 430: Second depression 450: Third step structure

[0131] 455, 475: Third and fourth step parts 460, 480: Third and fourth projection parts

[0132] 470: 4th step structure 500: Packaging device

[0133] 510: Sealing-cutting unit 530: Heating block

[0134] 550: Cutting member 570: Servo motor

[0135] 600: First lifting device 610: First lifting plate

[0136] 630: First elevator unit 700: Second elevator unit

[0137] 710: Second lifting plate 730: Second lifting unit

[0138] 810: Film supply unit 820, 840: First and second rollers

[0139] 830: Film winding unit 850, 870: First and second buttons

[0140] 890: Film tension control device 900: Control unit

[0141] 910, 920: First and second users 930, 940: First and second detection sensors

[0142] 1000: Packaging System

Claims

1. In a packaging system for sealing the upper surface of a container including a body and a lid with an opening with a film and cutting the film, A base frame comprising a sealing-cutting area and a first area located on one side of the sealing-cutting area, wherein a first opening is formed in the first area; A transport device comprising a first holding plate movable in first or second directions in the first region and the sealing-cutting region on the base frame, the first support mounts being provided with a plurality of first support mounts into which containers are to be inserted; A packaging device comprising a plurality of sealing-cutting units movable in third or fourth directions and positioned in the sealing-cutting area on the base frame; A first lifting device including a first lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the first opening and located in the first area under the base frame; and A packaging system including a control unit that controls the first lifting device to move the first lifting plate in the fourth direction through the first opening to lift the containers each inserted into the first support mounts when the first holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the first area.

2. In the first paragraph, when the containers inserted into the first holding plate are lifted through the first lifting plate in the first region, the level of the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate is higher than the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate. A packaging system characterized in that when containers inserted into the first holding plate are located in the sealing-cutting area, the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate and the level of the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate are the same.

3. In the first paragraph, each of the first support mounts, First penetration opening; A first recessed portion recessed in the third direction from the upper surface of the first support mount and surrounding the first through opening; A first step structure located at one end of the first through-hole and including a first step formed along the profile of the outer surface of the first through-hole and a first protrusion located between the first recessed portion and the first step portion and protruding from the upper surface of the first step portion, the first step structure being located between the one end of the first through-hole and the first recessed portion; and A packaging system characterized by comprising a second step portion formed along the profile of the outer surface of the first through-hole and positioned at the other end of the first through-hole, and a second protrusion portion positioned between the first recessed portion and the second step portion and protruding from the upper surface of the second step portion, and a second step structure positioned between the other end of the first through-hole and the first recessed portion.

4. A packaging system according to claim 3, wherein the body of the container is inserted into the first through-hole, the bottom surface of the lid of the container is supported by the first and second step structures, and the level of the uppermost surface of each of the first and second step structures is the same as the level of the upper surface of the first holding plate.

5. In the third paragraph, each of the sealing-cutting units, A heating block maintained at a preset temperature; and A packaging system characterized by comprising a cutting member surrounding the heating block.

6. A packaging system according to claim 5, wherein the heating block in the sealing-cutting area is positioned to correspond to the upper surface of each of the first and second step structures and the through opening, and the cutting member is positioned to correspond to the first depression.

7. In the fifth paragraph, a packaging system characterized in that a finely protruding protrusion is formed on the outer edge of the opening of the lid of the container, and when the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate is sealed with the film, the heating block contacts the protruding protrusion of the container while the film is interposed between the heating block and the container, and is sealed only on the protruding protrusion of the container.

8. In the first paragraph, the base frame, Further comprising a second region located on the other side of the above sealing-cutting region, A packaging system characterized in that a second opening is formed in the second region.

9. In paragraph 8, the transport device, A packaging system characterized in that it further comprises a second holding plate movable in the first or second directions in the second area and the sealing-cutting area on the base frame, wherein a plurality of second support mounts are provided into which the containers are to be inserted.

10. In paragraph 9, A packaging system characterized in that it further comprises a second lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the second opening, and a second lifting device positioned in the second area under the base frame.

11. In the 10th paragraph, the control unit, A packaging system characterized in that when the second holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the second area, the second lifting device is controlled to move the second lifting plate in the fourth direction through the second opening to lift the containers each inserted into the second support mounts.

12. In paragraph 9, each of the second support mounts, Second penetration opening; A second recessed portion recessed in the third direction from the upper surface of the second support mount and surrounding the second through opening; A third step structure located at one end of the second through opening and including a third step formed along the profile of the outer surface of the second through opening and a third protrusion located between the second recessed portion and the third step portion and protruding from the upper surface of the third step portion, and located between the one end of the second through opening and the second recessed portion; and A fourth step portion formed along the profile of the outer surface of the second through-hole and positioned at the other end of the second through-hole, and a fourth protrusion positioned between the second recessed portion and the fourth step portion and protruding from the upper surface of the fourth step portion, and a fourth step structure positioned between the other end of the second through-hole and the second recessed portion, A packaging system characterized in that the body of the container is inserted into the second through opening, the bottom surface of the lid of the container is supported on the third and fourth step structures, and the level of the uppermost surface of each of the third and fourth step structures is the same as the level of the upper surface of the second holding plate.

13. In paragraph 9, the control unit, A packaging system characterized in that when one of the first and second holding plates is located in the sealing-cutting area, the sealing-cutting units are moved in the third direction to seal the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the one holding plate with the film, and then the packaging device is controlled so that the sealed film is cut.

14. In paragraph 13, a film supply unit to which the above film is supplied; and Further comprising a film winding unit in which the above film is wound, The above control unit, A packaging system characterized in that when the one holding plate is located in the sealing-cutting area, the film supply unit and the film winding unit are controlled so that the film is located between the sealing-cutting units and the one holding plate.

15. In paragraph 9, Further comprising a connecting member connecting the first holding plate and the second holding plate, A packaging system, characterized in that when the first holding plate is located in the sealing-cutting area, the second holding plate is located in the second area, and when the second holding plate is located in the sealing-cutting area, the first holding plate is located in the first area.

16. In paragraph 9, A first detection sensor positioned on the base frame adjacent to the first area to detect an object passing from the outside into the first area; A first button positioned adjacent to the first detection sensor and controlling movement of the first holding plate from the first area to the sealing-cutting area; A second detection sensor positioned on the base frame adjacent to the second area to detect an object passing from the outside into the second area; and A packaging system further comprising a second button positioned adjacent to the second detection sensor and controlling movement of the second holding plate from the second area to the sealing-cutting area.

17. In the 16th paragraph, after receiving the first turn-on signal of the first button, the control unit determines whether the second detection sensor has detected the object, and if the second detection sensor has not detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to move the first holding plate located in the first area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the second detection sensor has detected the object, the control unit controls the transport device to not move the first holding plate located in the first area to the sealing-cutting area. A packaging system characterized in that, after receiving a second turn-on signal of the second button, the control unit determines whether the first detection sensor detects an object, and if the first detection sensor does not detect the object, the control unit controls the transport device to move the second holding plate located in the second area to the sealing-cutting area, and if the first detection sensor detects the object, the control unit controls the transport device to not move the second holding plate located in the second area to the sealing-cutting area.

18. In a packaging system for sealing the upper surface of a container including a body and a lid with an opening with a film and cutting the film, A base frame comprising a sealing-cutting area, a first area located on one side of the sealing-cutting area, and a second area located on the other side of the sealing-cutting area, wherein a first opening is formed in the first area and a second opening is formed in the second area; A transport device comprising a first holding plate having a plurality of first support mounts into which containers are inserted and being movable in first or second directions in the first region and the sealing-cutting region on the base frame, and a second holding plate having a plurality of second support mounts into which containers are inserted and being movable in the first or second directions in the second region and the sealing-cutting region on the base frame; A packaging device comprising a plurality of sealing-cutting units movable in third or fourth directions and positioned in the sealing-cutting area on the base frame; A first lifting device including a first lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the first opening and located in the first area below the base frame; A second lifting device including a second lifting plate movable in the third or fourth directions through the second opening and located in the second area under the base frame; and A packaging system comprising a control unit that controls the first lifting device to move the first lifting plate in the fourth direction through the first opening when the first holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the first area and lifts the containers inserted into the first support mounts respectively, and that controls the second lifting device to move the second lifting plate in the fourth direction through the second opening when the second holding plate moves from the sealing-cutting area on the base frame to the second area and lifts the containers inserted into the second support mounts respectively.

19. A step of positioning the first holding plate in the first area of ​​the base frame and then raising the first lifting plate; A step of inserting a container into each of the first support mounts of the first holding plate by a first user; Step of lowering the first lifting plate; A step of transferring the first holding plate into which the above containers are inserted to the sealing-cutting area; and An operating method of a packaging system comprising the step of sealing a film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through a heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

20. In the 19th paragraph, at the same time as the step of inserting the container into each of the first support mounts of the first holding plate by the first user, An operating method of a packaging system, characterized in that it further comprises a step of sealing the film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

21. In paragraph 19, before the step of lowering the first lifting plate, A method of operating a packaging system, characterized in that it further comprises a step of determining whether a second user is detected in a second area of ​​the base frame after the first user presses the first button.

22. In the 19th paragraph, at the same time as the step of transferring the first holding plate into which the containers are inserted to the sealing-cutting area, A method of operating a packaging system, characterized in that it further includes a step of positioning a second holding plate in a second area of ​​the base frame and then raising the second lifting plate to raise the sealed containers.

23. In the 19th paragraph, at the same time as the step of sealing the film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the first holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, cutting the sealed film through the cutting member, A method of operating a packaging system, further comprising the step of removing the sealed containers from the second holding plate by a second user.

24. In paragraph 19, A step of inserting a container into each of the second support mounts of the second holding plate by a second user; A step of determining whether the first user is detected in the first area of ​​the base frame after the second user presses the second button; A step of lowering the second lifting plate; A step of transferring the second holding plate into which the containers are inserted to the sealing-cutting area; and A method of operating a packaging system, characterized in that it further comprises the step of sealing a film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, and then cutting the sealed film through the cutting member.

25. In the 24th paragraph, at the same time as the step of transferring the second holding plate into which the containers are inserted to the sealing-cutting area, An operating method of a packaging system, characterized in that it further includes a step of positioning the first holding plate in the first area of ​​the base frame, and then raising the first lifting plate to raise the sealed containers.

26. In the 24th paragraph, at the same time as the step of sealing the film on the upper surface of each of the containers inserted into the second holding plate located in the sealing-cutting area through the heating block, cutting the sealed film through the cutting member, A method of operating a packaging system, further comprising the step of removing the seal-cut containers from the first holding plate by a first user.

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