Automatic Carton Forming Device with Vacuum Suction Cups
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual operation of carton forming is labor-intensive, costly, and inefficient, requiring high labor input and resulting in low carton forming efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An automatic carton forming device comprising a supporting table, storage rack, limiting part, transporting part, and folding part, utilizing vacuum suction cups and programmable mechanisms to automate the unfolding and re-folding of folded paper boards into cartons, reducing manual intervention and increasing forming speed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual operation is used for carton forming, then flexibility and simplicity are maintained, but labor intensity is high and forming efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The carton forming device is divided into multiple functional modules: a transporting part with moving base and vacuum suction cups, a folding part with overturning plates and folding units, and a transmitting unit. Each module performs a specific function in the carton forming process, enabling automated operation while maintaining manageable complexity through functional segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated mechanical system. The transmitting unit converts the moving base's linear motion into rotational motion of the overturning plates and folding units, automating the carton forming process and eliminating manual labor while achieving high productivity.
2Ease of operation
If automated folding mechanisms are implemented, then labor cost is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carton forming device operates autonomously without requiring manual intervention. The transmitting unit automatically coordinates the moving base, overturning plates, and folding units to complete the entire carton forming process, making the system self-sufficient and easy to operate while reducing labor costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The moving base serves multiple functions: it transports folded paper boards to the limiting part, positions them for unfolding, and coordinates with the transmitting unit to drive the folding mechanisms. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, managing device complexity while achieving automation.
3Manufacturing precision
If vacuum suction cups are used for transporting folded paper boards, then positioning precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses vacuum suction cups on the moving base to grasp and transport folded paper boards. The pneumatic system provides precise positioning and controlled release of the paper boards, improving manufacturing precision while the integration into the moving base keeps the overall device complexity manageable.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The automatic device significantly reduces labor intensity and cost while enhancing carton forming efficiency by quickly processing folded paper boards into formed cartons with minimal human intervention.
Implementation Method 1
at least one second vacuum suction cup is disposed on the adsorbing base for adsorbing the folded paper boards and fixing the folded paper boards on the adsorbing base
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AI summary
An automatic carton forming device includes a supporting table, a storage rack, a limiting part, a transporting part, and a folding part. The storage rack is configured to store folded paper boards, the limiting part is configured to limit the folded paper boards, the transporting part includes a moving base and a driving unit for driving the moving base to move. At least one first vacuum suction cup is disposed on the moving base, the limiting part includes an adsorbing base disposed on one end of the supporting table, at least one second vacuum suction cup is disposed on the adsorbing base. The folding part includes a first overturning plate, a vertical folding unit, a transverse folding unit, and a transmitting unit, and the transmitting unit drives the first overturning plate, the vertical folding unit, and the transverse folding unit to perform folding action.