Automated Packaging Device for Visual Communication Boards

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Solution Overview

Problem

The packaging of visual communication boards is inefficient due to the need for multiple people and intense physical effort, leading to irregular packaging, gaps between the board and packaging cardboard, and inadequate protection against handling and falling.

Innovation Solution

A device with multiple sections for automated packaging, including feeding, profile fitting, cleaning, material placement, bonding, folding, sealing, labeling, and control, utilizing platforms, robotic arms, suction cups, bonding product dispensers, and sensors to streamline the process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual packaging operations are performed by multiple people, then the packaging process can be completed, but the labor intensity and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepackaging speedVSAvoidnumber of workers required

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical packaging operations with an automated packaging machine that uses mechanical systems including conveyors, folding mechanisms, and sealing devices to perform packaging tasks automatically, eliminating the need for multiple workers and significantly improving packaging speed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging machine is designed to perform packaging operations autonomously without human intervention during the packaging process. The machine automatically feeds products, folds packaging materials, applies adhesive, and seals packages, enabling the system to serve itself and dramatically reducing labor requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If manual packaging is performed quickly, then productivity increases, but packaging quality becomes irregular with gaps and poor protection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepackaging speedVSAvoidpackaging consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging machine incorporates sensors and control systems that monitor packaging parameters in real-time, detecting variations in product positioning, folding accuracy, and sealing quality. The system uses this feedback information to automatically adjust operational parameters and maintain consistent packaging quality at high speeds

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging process is divided into distinct sequential stages including product feeding, packaging material application, folding operations, adhesive application, and sealing. Each stage is independently controlled by dedicated mechanical components, ensuring precise execution of each step and consistent overall packaging quality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of manufacture

If intense physical work effort is applied to package boards, then packaging can be completed, but worker fatigue increases and operation time extends

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepackaging completionVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces human physical effort with automated mechanical systems that continuously perform packaging operations without fatigue. The machine uses powered conveyors, motorized folding mechanisms, and automated sealing devices to complete packaging tasks efficiently, eliminating worker fatigue and reducing overall operation time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Reduces labor requirements, ensures consistent packaging, enhances product protection by eliminating gaps and improving handling resilience, and meets quality control standards through automated processes.

Implementation Method 1

a suction cup arm (1.7) with electro valve type sensors

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVacuum suction: Suction

Implementation Method 2

an aspiration device (3.2) and where the aspiration device (3.2) comprises a group of rolls (33)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAir aspiration: Suction

Implementation Method 3

a runner and suction cup system (4.2) controlled by electro valve type sensors

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVacuum suction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS12006077B2Packaging device, packaging method and package for visual communication boards

Publication Date: 2024.06.11 VIDROAPLANOS SA

AI summary

The present invention refers to a device for packaging visual communication boards and to the respective packaging method, characterized by a set of at least nine sections that comprises feeding the boards (1); fitting the lateral and upper profiles (2), cleaning of the boards (3); placing of the boards in the packaging material (4) and the positioning of the packaging material, the distribution of the bonding product on the surface of the packaging material and the placing of tops on the packaging material (5); executing the bonding of the referred tops on the packaging material; folding the packaging material and package seal (6); sealing the packaging material (7), labelling the package (8); control and wrapping (9) or palletization of the final product.