Adjustable Frame for Fanfold Box Template Erection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for automatically erecting boxes from templates face challenges when dealing with different sizes and unstable box walls, particularly due to fanfold storage, which affects the efficiency and accuracy of the process.
Innovation Solution
A size-adjustable frame system with a control system that allows for wrapping box templates around the frame, providing stability and enabling efficient sealing and folding, even with templates having fanfold folds, by adjusting the frame's size and position to match the template dimensions and using extendable pushing arms for correct bottom flap folding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a fixed-size frame is used for automatic box erection, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different box template sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is designed with adjustable components that allow its dimensions to be dynamically changed to match different box template sizes. The frame includes movable elements that can be positioned at various locations along the template edges, enabling the same frame structure to accommodate multiple box sizes without requiring multiple fixed-size frames.
2Stability of the object's composition
If manual box erection is used, then the stability of box walls with fanfold folds is improved, but the productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame serves as an intermediary support structure that temporarily reinforces the box template during the erection process. By positioning the frame along the edges of the template, it provides the necessary stability to handle fanfold folds and maintain wall integrity, enabling automatic erection without compromising box wall stability.
3Loss of substance
If custom-sized boxes are produced, then the material waste is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows for changing the dimensional parameters of the frame to match the specific requirements of each box template. By adjusting the frame size and position parameters, the system can produce custom-sized boxes without requiring a completely different production line, thus reducing material waste while controlling device complexity.
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AI summary
A method and a system for erecting boxes from box templates of different sizes, said method comprising the steps of:adjusting a size of a frame according to a size of a box template which should be erected;wrapping the box template to be erected around the frame; andseparating the frame from the box template.