Vertical Packaging Hoisting Device with Elastic Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packaging systems require extensive horizontal space for assembly lines, leading to inefficiencies and space constraints, particularly when attempting to implement vertical packaging processes.
Innovation Solution
A packaging box hoisting device that utilizes a fixing arm, braking mechanism, and lifting mechanism to synchronously transfer packaging boxes in a vertical direction, enabling the completion of various packaging processes without the need for extensive horizontal space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a horizontal assembly line is used for packaging processes, then various packaging processes can be completed in turn, but the packaging mode will occupy a lot of space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a horizontal arrangement of packaging processes to a vertical arrangement. Multiple operation stations are stacked vertically along the fixing arm, allowing packaging processes to be completed in sequence without occupying extensive horizontal space. This dimensional change resolves the contradiction by maintaining process completeness while significantly reducing space occupation.
2Area of stationary object
If a vertical packaging scheme is implemented, then space is saved, but a technical solution is needed to realize sequential hoisting of packaging boxes
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing arm serves multiple functions: it holds packaging boxes during vertical hoisting, positions them at different operation stations, and enables sequential processing. The lifting mechanism integrates with the fixing arm to provide both vertical movement and positioning capabilities. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while achieving the vertical packaging goal.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical packaging system is divided into multiple operation stations arranged vertically along the fixing arm. Each station can independently perform specific packaging operations on packaging boxes at different heights. This segmentation allows sequential hoisting and processing while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure compared to a fully automated vertical hoisting system.
3Reliability
If packaging boxes are clamped firmly during hoisting, then stable transfer is achieved, but damage to packaging boxes may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping structure uses elastic clamp plates with localized elasticity at the contact points with packaging boxes. This local quality change allows the clamping structure to apply sufficient force for stable transfer while the elastic properties absorb excess force and prevent damage to the packaging boxes during the hoisting process.
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
The device allows for efficient sequential hoisting of packaging boxes in a vertical direction, optimizing space usage and facilitating the completion of multiple packaging processes, while minimizing damage to packaging boxes through elastic clamping.
Implementation Method 1
A lifting screw is coaxially fixed to a motor shaft of the lifting motor. The lifting motor is threaded to the fixing arm through the lifting screw.
Implementation Method 2
The outer frame is provided with a translation screw. The translation screw is connected to the motor shaft of the translation motor through a translation conveyor belt. The translation screw is threaded to a translation nut seat.
Implementation Method 3
The upper clamp plate or the lower clamp plate is an elastic clamp plate in each operation station.
Data Source
AI summary
A packaging box hoisting device includes a fixing arm arranged vertically. A lifting mechanism for driving the lifting of the fixing arm is arranged at a side of the fixing arm. Multiple operation stations are arranged in the fixing arm from top to bottom. A driving device for driving the operation station to move and fixing or releasing a packaging box in the operation station is arranged at an end of the operation station. A braking mechanism for keeping the packaging box in the operation station stationary at least when the driving device drives to release the packaging box in the operation station is also arranged at the side of the fixing arm. The packaging box hoisting device contributes to the completion of various processes for product packaging in the vertical direction.