Composed Pallet Load Wrapping Machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wrapping machines are inefficient and costly when creating composed palletized loads from partial loads, requiring multiple machines and laborious processes, and are not well-suited for flexible modular systems needed for mixed goods storage and distribution.
Innovation Solution
A compact, low-cost wrapping machine that uses a conveyor system and adhesive film to quickly and automatically group and secure partial palletized loads, eliminating the need for multiple wrapping machines and reducing labor, by individually wrapping each partial load with plastic film and then applying adhesive film to join them into a stable composed load.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple wrapping machines are used to create composed palletized loads, then load stability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple wrapping machines into a single integrated machine that can simultaneously wrap multiple partial loads and assemble them into a composed palletized load. This merging approach maintains load stability while reducing device complexity and cost by eliminating the need for separate wrapping machines and manual assembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrapping machine is designed with multi-functionality to perform both individual partial load wrapping and composed load assembly operations. The machine includes features such as a rotary table for supporting multiple partial loads, unwrapping units for applying film, and joining mechanisms for assembling the composed load, allowing a single device to replace multiple specialized machines.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple wrapping machines are used to produce composed palletized loads, then production capacity is improved, but productivity is reduced due to labor and coordination requirements
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple wrapping functions into a single automated machine, the system increases production capacity through simultaneous processing of multiple partial loads while improving productivity by eliminating manual labor and coordination between separate machines. The integrated design allows automated assembly and wrapping operations to occur in one continuous process.
3Stability of the object's composition
If standardized pallets are used for partial loads, then load stability is improved, but adaptability is reduced for flexible modular systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic, adjustable components in the wrapping machine such as adjustable wrapping forces, variable positioning mechanisms for partial loads, and flexible film application systems. These dynamic features allow the machine to adapt to different partial load configurations and sizes while maintaining load stability through controlled wrapping and joining processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick, simple, and cost-effective production of stable and robust composed palletized loads, reducing production time and costs while maintaining load stability during transport, without the need for bulky and expensive machinery.
Implementation Method 1
a second operating station (3) for grouping said plurality of partial palletized loads (100) in a grouped configuration (A), wherein they are adjacent and arranged side by side, and then join the plurality of partial loads (100) with an adhesive film (60) so as to make a composed load (110)
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AI summary
A wrapping machine for making a composed palletized load made by a plurality of partial palletized loads wrapped with a plastic film, comprises a first operating station to individually and separately wrap the partial palletized loads with the film, a conveyor assembly to move along an advancing direction the partial palletized loads inside, towards and outside from the first operating station, a second operating station to arrange the plurality of partial palletized loads in a grouped configuration, in which they are adjacent and placed side by side, and then joint the plurality of partial palletized loads by an adhesive film in order to make the composed palletized load.