Palletizing Device with Movable Compression Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing palletizing devices face challenges in increasing palletizing speed and ensuring precise placement of article layers on a layer stack.
Innovation Solution
A palletizing device with a compression device having a circumferential closed frame and movable sliders, combined with a settling device that includes a rotating conveyor belt, allows for precise alignment and compression of article layers by moving the devices vertically and horizontally to accommodate layers efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional palletizing device with conveyor belt and compression device is used, then the basic palletizing function is achieved, but the palletizing speed is limited and placement precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the compression device movable relative to the conveyor belt in the vertical direction. The compression device can be positioned at different heights to accommodate layers of varying thicknesses, enabling both high-speed operation and precise placement. The movable compression device adjusts its position dynamically during the palletizing process to ensure accurate layer positioning while maintaining high productivity.
2Productivity
If the compression device is stationary relative to the conveyor belt, then the device structure is simple, but the speed and precision of palletizing cannot be improved
Solution Approach 1:
The compression device is designed to move vertically relative to the conveyor belt, transforming the static structure into a dynamic system. This relative movement capability allows the compression device to adapt to different layer thicknesses and positioning requirements, thereby increasing palletizing speed and precision without requiring complete redesign of the entire device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the palletizing device into independent movable components: the conveyor belt that transports layers and the compression device that can move vertically relative to the belt. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently while coordinating through controlled relative movement, improving overall system efficiency without excessive complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If the transport surface is always aligned with the compression device opening, then the alignment is simple, but the precision of layer placement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic coordination between the conveyor belt and compression device through vertical movement of the compression device. The control system coordinates the positions of both components, allowing the compression device to be precisely positioned vertically relative to the conveyor belt at any moment. This dynamic coordination enables high-precision layer placement while maintaining manageable device complexity through centralized control.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a palletising device (10) comprising: a compressing device (60), which has a peripheral, closed frame (70), there being on the frame (70) at least one slide (61, 62, 63, 64) which is movable in a horizontal direction; and a setting-down device (50) which defines a transporting face (53) for transporting layers of articles (15). The frame (70) surrounds an opening (67) which passes through in a vertical direction (Z), and the setting-down device (50) is movable in the longitudinal direction (X) relative to the compressing device (60) between a first longitudinal position, in which the transporting face (53) is offset in a longitudinal direction (X) from the frame (70), and a second longitudinal position, in which a projection of the through opening (67) in the vertical direction (Z) meets the transporting face (53).The compressing device (60) and the setting-down device (50) are arranged on a lifting device (20) such that they can move in the vertical direction (Z).The invention also relates to a method for operating a palletising device (10) according to the invention, said method comprising several steps.