Automated SSD Packaging Line with Modular Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual packaging of solid state disks leads to inefficiencies, potential damage, and mismatched product labels due to varying specifications, necessitating an automated solution.

Innovation Solution

An automated solid state disk packaging line incorporating a stacking tray conveying system, packaging system, and packaging box conveying system, which includes a packaging machine with a label printing mechanism to ensure accurate labeling and minimize manual handling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual packaging is used, then flexibility in handling different specifications is maintained, but production efficiency is poor and labor is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidmanual operation level
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging system is divided into multiple independent modules: a stacking tray conveying system for transporting trays, a packaging system with multiple functional units (box loading, sealing bag loading, labeling), and a packaging box conveying system. Each module operates independently and can be configured for different specifications, enabling high-speed automated packaging while maintaining flexibility through modular reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging system is designed with universal components that can handle multiple solid state disk specifications. The conveying systems and packaging machine can accommodate different tray sizes, box types, and labeling requirements through programmable control, allowing a single automated line to package various products without manual intervention or line reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual packaging is used, then adaptability to different specifications is maintained, but product labels may mismatch with solid state disks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelabel accuracyVSAvoidmanual handling level
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging system incorporates identification devices that scan and recognize solid state disk specifications and corresponding product labels. The control system receives feedback from these identification devices and automatically adjusts the packaging process parameters, ensuring that labels match the disk specifications. This closed-loop control eliminates human error in label matching while maintaining adaptability to different product types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If manual packaging is used, then flexibility in packaging operations is maintained, but solid state disks may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisk safetyVSAvoidmanual operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual mechanical handling with automated mechanical conveying and packaging mechanisms. The stacking tray conveying system uses controlled mechanical transport to move trays without manual contact, reducing the risk of damage. The packaging machine employs precise automated positioning and sealing mechanisms that apply controlled forces, eliminating the variability and excessive forces associated with manual packaging operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10773837B2Solid state disk packaging line
Publication Date: 2020.09.15 WORLD PRECISION MANUFACTURING (DONGGUAN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A solid state disk packaging line, for packaging solid state disks, includes a stacking tray conveying system, a packaging system, a packaging box conveying system, and a packaging box packaging system. The packaging system includes a packaging box loading device, a sealing bag loading device, and a packaging machine. Two sides of the packaging system provided with the packaging machine are connected with the stacking tray conveying system and the packaging box conveying system respectively. The packaging machine receives stacking trays, and loads the stacking trays into a packaging box, and then transfers the packaging box to the packaging box packaging system via the packaging box conveying system. The packaging box with the stacking trays loaded therein is sealed by the packaging box packaging system. The packaging line packages and seals the packaging box without manual work which protects solid state disks, avoids doing damage, and improves production efficiency.