CN211470151U

CN211470151U - Automatic feeding device and post sealing machine

Info

Publication number: CN211470151U
Application number: CN201921551067.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 胡永兵; 李燕辉
Original assignee: Shenzhen Emperor Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Emperor Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-09-18
Filing date: 2019-09-18
Publication date: 2020-09-11
Anticipated expiration: 2029-09-18

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic loading attachment and mailer. This automatic feeding device includes: the storage mechanism is provided with a discharge hole for outputting workpieces, the storage mechanism is used for storing a plurality of workpieces which are stacked, and a first workpiece opposite to the discharge hole is arranged in each workpiece; the suction mechanism is used for sucking the first workpiece and enabling the first workpiece and the workpiece above the first workpiece to form a gap; and the grabbing mechanism is used for taking the first workpiece out of the discharge hole. Above-mentioned automatic feeding device, suction means produce the adsorption to the first work piece that is located the discharge gate, make first work piece and other work pieces that are located first work piece top produce the clearance, ensure to snatch the mechanism single and only snatch a work piece, first work piece promptly.

Description

Automatic feeding device and post sealing machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an automation equipment technical field especially relates to automatic feeding device and mailer.

Background

The application of credit cards in modern society is more popular, and the application of credit cards is more and more convenient. Generally speaking, after the card is prepared according to personal information submitted by a user, a bank sends the card to an address reserved by the user in a mailing mode. The application amount of the current credit cards is large, and in order to meet the card issuing requirement, the post sealing machine capable of automatically loading the cards and sealing bags is applied. When the post seal machine works, because a plurality of post seals are stacked together, the situation of grabbing the plurality of post seals can occur when a material is taken once, and the subsequent working process of the post seal machine is influenced.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

Based on this, it is necessary to provide an automatic feeding device and a mailer for solving the problem that a plurality of mailers are simultaneously grabbed when a single material is taken.

An automatic feeding device, comprising:

the storage mechanism is provided with a discharge hole for outputting workpieces, and is used for storing a plurality of workpieces which are stacked, wherein the workpieces comprise first workpieces opposite to the discharge hole;

the suction mechanism is used for sucking the first workpiece and enabling the first workpiece and the workpiece above the first workpiece to form a gap;

and the grabbing mechanism is used for taking the first workpiece out of the discharge hole.

Above-mentioned automatic feeding device, suction means produce the adsorption to the first work piece that is located the discharge gate, make first work piece and other work pieces that are located first work piece top produce the clearance, ensure to snatch the mechanism single and only snatch a work piece, first work piece promptly.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a mailer in one embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an automatic loading device of the mailer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of an automatic loading device in another embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a material distributing mechanism in the automatic feeding device shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view taken at A in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of a gripping mechanism in the automatic feeding device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view at F of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the automatic lid opener and transport mechanism of the mailer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view at B in FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the automatic bagging apparatus of the mailer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the magazine mechanism of the automatic bagging apparatus of FIG. 10;

fig. 12 is a partial structural view of the magazine mechanism shown in fig. 11;

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the structure of a card pusher assembly of the magazine of FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a second actuator block of the card pushing assembly shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a schematic view of the feed mechanism of the automatic bagging apparatus of FIG. 10;

FIG. 16 is a side view of a seal opening mechanism of the automatic bagging apparatus of FIG. 10;

FIG. 17 is a schematic view of the envelope opening mechanism of FIG. 16 from another perspective;

FIG. 18 is a schematic view of the automatic closing mechanism of the mailer of FIG. 1;

fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the automatic labeling device in the mailer of fig. 1;

FIG. 20 is an enlarged view at D of FIG. 19;

fig. 21 is a partial schematic view of an automatic labeling device of the mailer of fig. 1;

fig. 22 is a schematic view of the automatic sorting apparatus of the mailer shown in fig. 1;

FIG. 23 is a schematic view of the first embodiment of the sorting mechanism of the automated sorting apparatus shown in FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a schematic view of the sorting mechanism of FIG. 23 from another perspective;

FIG. 25 is an enlarged view at E in FIG. 22;

FIG. 26 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of a sorting mechanism of the automated sorting apparatus shown in FIG. 22;

fig. 27 is a schematic view of the sorting mechanism of fig. 26 from another perspective.

Detailed Description

In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. The invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being "secured to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may also be present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and the like as used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Referring to fig. 1, a mailer 10 includes a conveying table 100, an automatic loading device 200, an automatic opening device 300, an automatic bagging device 400, an automatic sealing device 500, an automatic labeling device 600, and an automatic sorting device 700. The conveying table 100 is provided with a conveying mechanism 110 for conveying envelopes. The automatic feeding device 200, the automatic uncovering device 300, the automatic bagging device 400, the automatic sealing device 500, the automatic labeling device 600 and the automatic sorting device 700 are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the envelopes.

The envelope comprises a containing part and a cover connected with the containing part, and the mail comprises the envelope and a workpiece contained in the envelope. In one embodiment, the workpiece is a card containing a chip, such as a credit card, identification card, port and Australian pass, resident certificate. In other embodiments, the workpiece may also be a passport, a house notebook, or the like.

The automatic feeding device 200 is used to sequentially place a stack of envelopes on the conveying table 100. The automatic opening and closing device 300 is used to flatten the cover of an envelope. The automated bagging apparatus 400 is used to load cards into envelopes to obtain mail. The automatic sealing device 500 is used for sealing a mail, and sealing is to be performed by adhering a sealing cover to a containing part. The automatic labeling apparatus 700 is used to apply label paper containing mailing information to a mail piece. The automatic sorting apparatus 600 can sort the mail according to the mailing information to facilitate mailing.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the automatic feeding device 200 includes a storage mechanism 210, a suction mechanism 220, and a gripping mechanism 240. The storage mechanism 210 is used for storing a plurality of workpieces stacked and has a discharge port 214 for discharging the workpieces, and the workpieces have a first workpiece therein opposite to the discharge port 214. The suction mechanism 220 is used for sucking the first workpiece and forming a gap between the first workpiece and another workpiece located above the first workpiece. The gripper mechanism 240 is used to remove the first workpiece from the outfeed 214.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the storage mechanism 210 includes a bottom plate 211 and a baffle 212 vertically disposed, and a discharge port 214 is formed between the bottom plate 211 and the baffle 212. The bottom plate 211 forms an angle θ, which is greater than 0 ° and less than 10 °, with respect to the upper surface of the conveying table 100. That is, the storage mechanism 210 is disposed obliquely, and the workpiece in the storage mechanism 210 tends to slide toward the discharge port 214 under the action of gravity, so that the suction mechanism 220 can suck the workpiece conveniently.

The storage mechanism 210 further comprises a limiting plate 213, the bottom plate 211 and the baffle 212 are arranged on the rack 140, and the bottom plate 211, the baffle 212, the rack 140 and the limiting plate 213 enclose to form a storage cavity.

The automatic feeding device 200 further includes a material dividing mechanism 230. Referring to fig. 4, the separating mechanism 230 includes a connecting rod assembly 231 and a blocking claw 232, wherein the connecting rod assembly 231 is used to drive the blocking claw 232 to swing, and the blocking claw 232 can extend into the gap between the first workpiece and the other workpieces from the discharge port 214 into the storage mechanism 210. The gripping mechanism 240 is capable of picking up the first workpiece by the suction mechanism 220 and transferring the first workpiece to the transfer table 100.

The blocking claw 232 can be inserted into a gap formed by the first workpiece and the workpiece above the first workpiece under the driving of the connecting rod assembly 231, so that the other workpieces above the first workpiece are supported, and the grabbing mechanism 240 is prevented from driving the first workpiece to move, and the other workpieces are dragged to drop to the conveying table 100.

The work flow of the automatic feeding device 200 is as follows: placing the stack of workpieces in the storage mechanism 210; the suction mechanism 220 sucks the first workpiece from the discharge port 214, and the connecting rod assembly 231 drives the blocking claw 232 to move to the lower part of the baffle plate 212 to support the rest of the workpieces; the gripping mechanism 240 picks up the first workpiece by the suction mechanism 220 and transfers it to the transfer table 100.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the grabbing mechanism 240 includes a clamping assembly 241, a rotating shaft 244, a transmission assembly 242 and a rotating motor 243. The rotating motor 243 can rotate the rotating shaft 244, and the rotating shaft 244 drives the clamping assembly 241 to reciprocate between the first position and the second position through the transmission assembly 242.

Specifically, referring to fig. 2, the conveying table 100 is further provided with a plurality of bars 120. The clamping component 241 picks up the workpiece by the suction mechanism 220 and drives the workpiece to move until the edge of the workpiece abuts against the barrier strip 120, the clamping component 241 releases the workpiece, and the workpiece falls on the conveying table 100 under the guiding action of the barrier strip 120.

The first position refers to a position where the clamping member 241 can grasp the workpiece by the suction mechanism 220, and the second position refers to a position where an edge of the workpiece on the clamping member 241 abuts against the bar 120.

Referring to fig. 5, the rotating shaft 244 is provided with a first cam 244a, the connecting rod assembly 231 includes a plurality of connecting rods 231a rotatably connected, and the first cam 244a abuts against one of the connecting rods 231 a. Specifically, the link 231a is provided with a contact portion 231b, and the contact portion 231b contacts an edge of the first cam 244 a. The first cam 244a can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 244, and the first cam 244a can drive the catch 232 to reciprocate along with the change of the matching relationship between the first cam 244a and the connecting rod 231 a.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the suction mechanism 220 includes a plurality of vacuum nozzles 221. The suction mechanism 220 can swing within a certain range. Specifically, the suction mechanism 220 further includes a rotating component for driving the vacuum suction nozzle 221 to rotate. The rotating assembly comprises a support bar 222 and two rotating rods 223, the vacuum suction nozzle 221 is disposed on the support bar 222, one end of the rotating rod 223 is rotatably disposed on the frame 140, and the other end is connected to the support bar 222.

Referring to fig. 5, the rotating shaft 244 is further provided with a second cam 244b, and the rotating rod 223 is abutted against the second cam 244 b. Specifically, the rotating rod 223 is provided with a roller 223a, and the roller 223a abuts against the periphery of the second cam 244b to reduce the rotation resistance of the second cam 244 b.

In the process that the second cam 244b rotates along with the rotating shaft 244, the matching relationship between the rotating rod 223 and the second cam 244b changes, and drives the vacuum nozzle 221 to reciprocate within a certain range. When the vacuum suction nozzle 221 rotates to a high point, the suction surface of the vacuum suction nozzle 221 is parallel to the first workpiece at the discharge port 214, so that the first workpiece is conveniently sucked. When the vacuum suction nozzle 221 rotates to a low point, the suction surface of the vacuum suction nozzle 221 is tangent to the motion track of the clamping component 241, so that the clamping component 241 can conveniently grab a workpiece.

In the process that the rotating shaft 244 drives the clamping assembly 241 to reciprocate, the first cam 244a and the second cam 244b can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 244. The first cam 244a is matched with the connecting rod 231a of the material separating mechanism 230, and the second cam 244b is matched with the rotating rod 223 of the suction mechanism 220, so that the material separating mechanism 230 and the suction mechanism 220 can be connected in action, and the clamping assembly 241 can conveniently grab a workpiece. In addition, the suction mechanism 220, the material distribution mechanism 230 and the gripping mechanism 240 are all driven by the rotating motor 243, so that the structure of the automatic feeding device 200 is more simplified.

In the production process, first, the first workpiece is sucked by the suction mechanism 220, so that a gap is generated between the first workpiece and the workpiece located above the first workpiece. Then, the blocking claw 232 passes through the discharge port 214 to enter the gap under the driving of the connecting rod assembly 231, and supports the remaining workpiece. Finally, the first workpiece on the suction mechanism 220 is removed by the grasping mechanism 240. When the suction mechanism 220 is ready to suck the workpiece at the discharge port 214 again, the blocking claw 232 is driven by the connecting rod assembly 231 to move in a direction away from the blocking plate 212.

Referring to fig. 6, the clamping assembly 241 includes a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit. The first clamping unit includes a main body 241a and a clamping portion 241f provided at an end of the main body 241 a. The second clamping unit includes a clamping block 241b and a guiding element 241c, the clamping block 241b has a clamping end opposite to the clamping portion 241f, the main body 241a is rotatably connected with the clamping block 241b, and the guiding element 241c is inserted into the main body 241a and rotatably connected with the connecting end of the clamping block 241 b.

The clamping portion 241f is formed with a groove 241 f' into which the clamping end of the clamping block 241b can be partially inserted. When the clamping assembly 241 clamps the envelope, the clamping end of the clamping block 241b abuts against the clamping portion 241f, the edge of the groove 241 f' enables the clamped portion of the envelope to form an uneven surface, the cover of the envelope is tilted relative to the containing portion, and the cover is conveniently opened by the automatic cover opening device 300 in the following process.

The grasping mechanism 240 further includes a guide block 245, the guide block 245 being disposed on top of the frame 140. When the clamping assembly 241 moves to the third position, the guiding element 241c and the guiding block 245 abut against each other. The third position is located on the motion track of the clamping assembly 241 and between the first position and the second position. The guiding block 245 is formed with a continuous guiding surface 245a, and in the process that the clamping assembly 241 moves from the second position to the third position, the guiding element 241c abuts against the guiding surface 245a, so that the guiding element 241c moves linearly along the direction a relative to the main body 241a and pushes the clamping block 241b to rotate relative to the main body 241a, so that the clamping end is opened at the clamping portion 241 f.

Through the matching of the guiding block 245 and the guiding element 241c, the clamping component 241 can be opened, and an additional power mechanism is not needed to be arranged as a power source for completing the opening action of the clamping component 241, so that the structure of the clamping component 241 is more simplified.

In order to reduce the friction force between the guiding element 241c and the guiding surface 245a, a cross bar is provided at the end of the guiding element 241c, and two ends of the cross bar are sleeved with rollers 241 c'.

Referring to fig. 6 and 7, the clamping assembly 241 further includes a locking unit 241g, and the locking unit 241g is used for fixing the relative positions of the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit, so that the clamping end of the clamping block 241b and the clamping portion 241f are kept in an open state. The locking unit 241g includes a mating piece 241h, a moving piece 241j and a first elastic piece 241k, the mating piece 242h is rotatably disposed on the main body 241a and rotatably connected to the guiding element 241c, the moving piece 241j is rotatably disposed on a side of the main body 241a away from the guiding element 241c, two ends of the first elastic piece 241k are respectively connected to the mating piece 242h and the moving piece 241j, when the guiding element 241c is pushed by the guiding block 245 to move linearly along the direction a, the mating piece 242h rotates relative to the main body 241a and is engaged with the moving piece 241j, so that the clamping end and the clamping portion 241f keep an open state.

Referring to fig. 3 and 6, the grasping mechanism 240 further includes a striking block 246 for releasing the engagement between the engaging member 242h and the movable member 241j, so that the grasping end is clamped to the grasping portion 241 f. The bump 246 is disposed on the baffle 212, and when the clamping element 241 approaches the first position, the bump 246 collides with the movable element 241j, so that the movable element 241j rotates relative to the main body 241a, and the engaging element 242h disengages from the movable element 241 j.

The guide member 241c includes a second elastic member 241 e. When the guiding block 245 pushes the guiding element 241c to move, the second elastic element 241e deforms and stores elastic potential energy. When the clamping assembly 241 moves to the first position, the bump collides with the locking unit, so that the engaging element and the movable element of the locking unit are disengaged, and the elastic restoring force of the second elastic element 241e causes the clamping block 241b to rotate in the opposite direction and clamp the workpiece.

The clamping assembly 241 further comprises a buffer 241d, which plays a role of noise reduction and can reduce clamping marks on the envelope to a certain extent.

Referring to fig. 8 and 9, the transmission mechanism 110 includes a chain 111, a plurality of clamping units 112, a cylinder 113 and a power assembly 114, the clamping units 112 are disposed on the chain 111 at intervals, the conveying table 100 is provided with a strip-shaped groove, and the clamping units 112 are exposed from the strip-shaped groove. The air cylinder 113 can push the gripping unit 112 to open so as to grip the envelope. The power assembly 114 drives the clamping unit 112 to move along the strip-shaped groove between the stations through the chain 111. During the process of transferring the workpiece to the transfer table 100 by the gripping mechanism 240, the clamping unit 112 is opened by the pushing action of the air cylinder 113. After the workpiece falls into the clamping unit 112, the push rod of the air cylinder 113 is retracted, and the clamping unit 112 can be closed to clamp the workpiece. The clamping unit 112 and the workpiece are then transported to the next station by the power assembly 114.

Referring to fig. 2, the automatic feeding device 200 further includes a positioning element 260, and the positioning element 260 is located at the start end of the conveying table 100. After the workpiece is transferred to the transfer table 100 by the gripping mechanism 240, the positioning element 260 can push the workpiece to move toward the clamping unit 112 so as to align the edge of the workpiece with the clamping unit 112.

Referring to fig. 8, the automatic cap opening device 300 includes a supporting block 310 and a flattening member 320, the supporting block 310 is disposed at one side of the conveying table 100, and the flattening member 320 is connected to the supporting block 310 and forms a gap with the supporting block 310. The envelope comprises a containing part and a sealing cover connected with the containing part, and the sealing cover is attached to the containing part in an initial state. When the envelope is conveyed to a station corresponding to the automatic cover opening device 300, the flattening piece 320 is inserted between the cover and the containing part, and the cover is completely flattened by the flattening piece 320 in the process of conveying the envelope forwards. The included angle between the containing part of the envelope in the flat state and the sealing cover is close to 180 degrees, so that the subsequent automatic bagging device 400 can conveniently perform corresponding operation.

Referring to fig. 10, the automatic bagging apparatus 400 includes a storage module, a first graphic code identifier, an information reading module, a storing mechanism 410, an envelope opening mechanism 420, and a feeding mechanism 430. The first graphic code recognizer is used for acquiring the coded information of the envelope, the information reading module can read the information of the workpiece, the storage module is used for storing the corresponding relation between the coded information of the envelope and the information of the workpiece, and the feeding mechanism 430 is used for receiving the workpiece pushed out by the storing mechanism 410 and pushing the workpiece into the envelope opened by the envelope opening mechanism 420.

The envelope is printed with unique code information, the code information may be printed before the envelope is put into the automatic feeding device 200, or a printer for printing the code information may be provided in the automatic opening device 300. The encoded information may be a bar code, a two-dimensional code. The information of the work piece includes personal identification information, work piece code information and mailing information.

In the subsequent production flow, the information of the workpieces cannot be directly read because the workpieces are loaded into the envelopes, and the information of the workpieces can be acquired by identifying the coded information of the envelopes and according to the corresponding relation between the coded information of the envelopes and the information of the workpieces, so that the workpieces can be sorted.

Referring to fig. 11 and 12, the storage mechanism 410 includes a base 413, a storage rack 411 and a pushing assembly 412, wherein the storage rack 411 is disposed on the base 413. The storage rack 411 is used for containing cards which are placed in a stack, an output opening 411a is formed in the side wall of the storage rack 411, and the pushing assembly 412 is used for pushing the cards out of the output opening 411 a. The pusher assembly 412 is capable of pushing a card at the bottom of the magazine 411 out of the output opening 411 a.

The pushing assembly 412 includes a pushing block 412a, an eccentric motion assembly and a driving member 412d, the base 413 is provided with an avoiding opening 413a, the pushing block 412a is located in the avoiding opening 413a, and the driving member 412d can drive the eccentric motion assembly to move, so that the eccentric motion assembly drives the pushing block 412a to make reciprocating linear motion relative to the base 413.

The drive 412d may be a servo motor or a stepper motor, etc.

Referring to fig. 13, the eccentric motion assembly includes a first transmission block 412b and a second transmission block 412c, and a transmission belt 412h is disposed between the second transmission block 412c and the driving member 412 d. Referring to fig. 12, the first transmission block 412b is slidably disposed on the base 413, the pushing block 412a is fixedly connected to the first transmission block 412b, the first transmission block 412b is provided with a guide slot 412e, and the second transmission block 412c can move along the guide slot 412e under the driving of the rotating motor 412d, and the pushing block 412a is driven by the first transmission block 412b to perform a reciprocating linear motion, so as to sequentially push out the cards. The base 413 has a hollow structure, and the pushing assembly 412 is disposed in the base 413. The pushing assembly 412 is compact and occupies a small space.

Further, the pushing block 412a is provided with a stepped groove, and the end of the card abuts against the side wall of the stepped groove, so that the pushing block 412a can conveniently push the card out of the storage mechanism 410.

Referring to fig. 14, the second transmission block 412c includes a rotation portion 412f, a mating end 412g and a connecting end 412 i. The mating end 412g is disposed offset from the rotational axis of the rotating portion 412f and is slidable along the guide groove 412c, and the connecting end 412i is disposed on the side of the rotating portion 412f away from the mating end 412 g. The first transmission block 412b and the second transmission block 412c are matched with each other, the circular motion of the rotating motor 412d is converted into the reciprocating linear motion of the push block 412a, the design is ingenious, and the matching precision is high.

In some embodiments, the pusher assembly 412 is capable of pushing the card out and completely out of the magazine 410.

In other embodiments, referring to FIG. 11, the stocker 410 further comprises a rolling assembly 414. To shorten the moving stroke of the pushing block 412a and improve the working efficiency, the pushing block 412a only needs to push the card to be partially exposed out of the magazine 410. The card pushed out by the pusher assembly 412 enters the roller assembly 414 and the roller assembly 414 in turn pushes the card completely out of the stocker mechanism 410.

Specifically, the rolling assembly 414 is located at one side of the output opening 411a, and the rolling assembly 414 includes a driving pulley 414a and a driven pulley 414b, and the driving pulley 414a and the driven pulley 414b form a channel. The pusher assembly 412 pushes the card into the path between the capstan 414a and the follower 414b, the capstan 414a begins to rotate and pushes the card to continue moving closer to the platen 431.

The stocker mechanism 410 further includes a proximity sensor 415, and the proximity sensor 415 is configured to detect a proximity signal of the card and transmit the proximity signal to a control system that is capable of controlling the activation of the capstan 414 a. When the card is pushed out by the pushing block 412a and partially enters the channel between the driving wheel 414a and the driven wheel 414b, the proximity sensor 415 detects a proximity signal, and the control system controls the driving wheel 414a to start, so that close connection of different sequences is realized, and the automation degree of the equipment is improved.

It will be appreciated that the proximity sensor 415 is provided on the base 413, adjacent the outlet 411 a. The proximity sensor 415 may be specifically a laser sensor, and includes a laser signal transmitting end and a laser signal receiving end.

Referring to fig. 10, a feeding mechanism 430 is disposed between the stocker mechanism 410 and the envelope opening mechanism 420, and is used for transporting the card pushed out by the stocker mechanism 410 and pushing the card into the envelope positioned in the envelope opening mechanism 420.

Referring to fig. 15, the feeding mechanism 430 includes a carrier 431 and a transmission assembly 432. The carriage 431 is used for placing the card pushed out by the stocker 410, the transport assembly 432 comprises a transport member 432a and a power element 432b, the transport member 432a comprises a belt 432c and at least one pushing portion 432d, the pushing portion 432d is arranged on the belt 432c at intervals, and the pushing portion 432d can push the card to advance along the carriage 431 and enter the envelope under the driving of the power element 432 b. According to the automatic bagging device 400, the cards pushed out by the storage mechanism 410 are conveyed to the envelope opening mechanism 420 through the feeding mechanism 430, seamless butt joint between the storage mechanism 410 and the envelope opening mechanism 420 is guaranteed, and production efficiency is improved.

Further, one end of the carriage 431 is located at the side of the magazine 410 for receiving a card pushed out by the magazine 410. The transmission assembly 432 is disposed at one side of the supporting platform 431. One side of the bearing table 431, which is far away from the transmission assembly 432, is provided with a rib 431a, the rib 431a and the surface of the bearing table 431 are surrounded to form a sliding groove, and the side edge of the card is accommodated in the sliding groove, so that the card can be guided, and the card is prevented from being deviated in the transmission process.

In some embodiments, the number of the pushing portions 432d is multiple, the multiple pushing portions 432d are arranged on the belt 432c at intervals, and the distance between every two adjacent pushing portions 432d is greater than or equal to the length of the card.

The feeding mechanism 430 further includes a roller 433, the roller 433 and the power element 432b are disposed at intervals along the length direction of the bearing platform 431, and the belt 432c is wound around the output end of the power element 432b and the roller 433, respectively. The power element 432b may be a stepping motor, and the stepping motor drives the belt 432c to move during the rotation process.

Referring to fig. 16 and 17, the envelope opening mechanism 420 includes a pressing block 421, a first suction unit 422, and a second suction unit 423. When the envelope is conveyed to the station corresponding to the envelope opening mechanism 420, the movement is stopped, and the pressing block 421 presses the envelope on the conveying table 100, so that the envelope position is prevented from being deviated.

The envelope includes opposing first and second covers. The first adsorption component 422 is located below the conveying table 100, the conveying table 100 is provided with an opening 120, the first adsorption component 422 can generate adsorption on the first cover through the opening 120, and the second adsorption component 423 can generate adsorption on the second cover.

The second adsorption component 423 includes a supporting seat 423a, a pushing cylinder 423b, a connecting block 423c and a suction nozzle 423d, the connecting block 423c is rotatably connected to an output end of the pushing cylinder 423b, and is rotatably disposed on the supporting seat 423a and is connected to the suction nozzle 423d, and the pushing cylinder 423b can push the connecting block 423c to drive the suction nozzle 423d to move toward or away from the conveying table 100. When the push rod of the push cylinder 423b extends, the push connecting block 423c is pushed to rotate and drive the suction nozzle 423d to be close to the second cover so as to adsorb the second cover; then the pushing rod of the pushing cylinder 423b retracts, and the suction nozzle 423d is driven by the connecting block 423c to move the second cover away from the first cover, so that the envelope is opened, and the feeding mechanism 430 pushes the card into the envelope.

Referring to fig. 18, the automatic sealing apparatus 500 includes a gluing mechanism 510, a folding member 520, and a rolling mechanism 530. The gluing mechanism 510 is arranged above the conveying table 100 and used for coating glue on the mails, the turnover piece 520 is used for turning the covers of the mails upwards, the rolling mechanism 530 comprises a roller 531 and a driving assembly 532, the driving assembly 532 can push the roller 531 to roll the covers, and the moving direction of the roller 531 is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the mails.

The gluing mechanism 510 comprises a hot melt glue machine and a gluing head connected with the hot melt glue machine, and when the mail moves to the lower part of the gluing mechanism 510, the gluing head coats glue on the containing part. The turnover part 520 is a sheet and is vertically arranged at one side of the conveying platform 100, when the mail is conveyed to the position of the automatic sealing device 500, the turnover part 520 can turn the sealing cover upwards, so that the included angle between the sealing cover and the containing part is close to 90 degrees. When the mail is transported to the right front of the rolling mechanism 530, the driving assembly 532 pushes the rollers 531 to move and roll the cover, so that the cover is adhered to the container.

Referring to fig. 19, the automatic labeling apparatus 600 includes a printing unit 610, a feeding assembly 620 and a pasting assembly 630, wherein the printing unit 610 is disposed at one side of the conveying table 100, the feeding assembly 620 is used for conveying a material tape 640, and a plurality of label papers are pasted on the material tape 640. The tape 640 has a plurality of label sheets attached thereto, and the printing unit 610 is configured to print mailing information on the label sheets.

The pasting assembly 630 includes a shifting block, a vacuum absorption plate 632 and a power unit 633, wherein the shifting block is located on the winding path of the material belt 640. When the label paper on the tape 640 passes through the shifting block, the shifting block can peel off the label paper from the tape 640, and the vacuum absorption plate 632 can receive the peeled label paper and attach the label paper to an object to be attached under the driving of the power unit 633. In this embodiment, the object to be attached is a mail.

The pasting assembly 630 includes a mounting frame 636, the vacuum absorption plate 632 is rotatably disposed on the mounting frame 636, the power unit 633 includes a first driving member 633a, and the first driving member 633a is configured to drive the vacuum absorption plate 632 to rotate relative to the mounting frame 636, so as to receive the peeled label paper. The first driving member 633a may be specifically a cylinder, the cylinder is fixedly disposed on the mounting frame 636, and a push rod of the cylinder is connected to the vacuum absorption plate 632.

The shifting blocks form a corner structure, and when the tape 640 bypasses the corner structure, the label paper adhered to the surface of the tape 640 is tilted. The vacuum adsorption plate 632 is adjacent to the shifting block, the surface of the label paper printed with the mailing information is adsorbed on the vacuum adsorption plate 632, the surface of the label paper with the adhesive faces the conveying table 100, and then the power unit 633 drives the vacuum adsorption plate 632 to rotate to a position parallel to the upper surface of the conveying table 100, so that the label paper is adhered to the mail.

The feeding assembly 620 includes a reel 621, a detection roller 623 and a sensor, and the detection roller 623 is movably disposed on the mounting frame 636. The beginning end of the tape 640 is wound around the unwinding shaft 621 and wound around the detection roller 623, and when the printing unit 610 starts printing, the detection roller 623 is pressed down by the tape 640, and the sensor can detect a signal and start the unwinding shaft 621.

Specifically, referring to fig. 20, the detecting roller 623 is rotatably disposed on the mounting bracket 636 through a connecting handle 623a, and an elastic member 623b is disposed between the detecting roller 623 and the mounting bracket 636.

The feeding assembly 620 further includes an adjusting roller 624, an elastic member and a winding shaft 622, the adjusting roller 624 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 636, the elastic member is disposed on the adjusting roller 624, and the end of the material strip 640 is carried by the adjusting roller 624 and wound around the winding shaft 622. The adjustment roller 624 is capable of adjusting the tension of the strip of material 640.

Referring to fig. 21, the automatic labeling device 600 further includes a detecting element 660, the detecting element 660 is used for reading the code on the label paper, and when the label paper on the material tape 640 is used up, the detecting element 660 sends a stop signal to the printing unit 610.

The automatic labeling apparatus 600 further includes a second graphic code recognizer 650, and the second graphic code recognizer 650 is used for reading information of the mail, i.e., coded information printed on the surface of the envelope, and transmitting the coded information to the printer 610. The printer can acquire the information of the workpiece according to the coded information on the envelope and the corresponding relation between the coded information of the envelope and the workpiece information, so that information such as a mailing address corresponding to the workpiece can be printed on the envelope.

Referring to fig. 22, the automatic sorting apparatus 700 includes a plurality of distribution frames 710, a sorting mechanism 720, a third pattern code identifier 730 and a control system. The delivery table 100 is provided with dispensing frames 710 on both sides thereof, and a sorting mechanism 720 is located above the delivery table 100. The sorting mechanism 720 can move in a direction close to the conveying table 100 and push the items to be sorted on the conveying table 100 into the corresponding distribution frames 710. The third pattern code identifier 730 is configured to read information of the object to be sorted on the conveying table 100 and transmit the information to the control system, the control system sends an instruction to the sorting mechanism 720 according to a correspondence between the information of the object to be sorted and the code of the distribution frame 710, and the sorting mechanism 720 is configured to receive the instruction from the control system and push the object to be sorted into the corresponding distribution frame 710.

The articles to be sorted may be articles packed in different packing bags or card bags, briefcases, mailings or the like having different packing information. The following description will be given by taking the object to be sorted as mail, but not limited to mail.

In some embodiments, one sorting mechanism 720 is provided for each or every two dispensing frames 710, and a plurality of sorting mechanisms 720 are provided at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying table 100. The conveying table 100 includes a plurality of pushing stations, each sorting mechanism 720 is correspondingly provided with one pushing station, and when the mail is conveyed to a certain pushing station, the corresponding sorting mechanism 720 descends and performs a pushing action. In other embodiments, the number of sorting mechanisms 720 is 1, and the sorting mechanisms 720 can move in the direction of mail transport, and when the mail is transported to a position opposite to the corresponding distribution frame 710, the sorting mechanisms 720 move over the mail and then push the mail into the distribution frame 710.

It will be appreciated that prior to a sorting operation on a batch of mail, the mailing information for the mail (i.e., the mailing information for the workpieces stored within the mail) has been entered into the control system, with a number being set for each of the distribution boxes 710. According to the counted number of the mails sent to each province, the mails of a certain province are sorted into one or more distribution boxes 710, so that the corresponding relation between the mailing information of the mails and the codes of the distribution boxes 710 is established. The mail pieces are generally printed with two-dimensional codes or bar codes containing mailing information, the third graphic code identifier 730 can scan the two-dimensional codes or bar codes to obtain the mailing information and transmit the mailing information to the control system, the control system controls the transmission mechanism 110 to transmit the mail pieces to a position opposite to the corresponding distribution box 710, and then the sorting mechanism 720 pushes the mail pieces into the distribution box 710.

The transmission mechanism 110 can transmit the mail to the corresponding pushing station according to the instruction of the control system. The conveying mechanism 110 stops the operation after conveying the mails to the corresponding pushing stations, so that the sorting mechanism 720 pushes the mails, which is beneficial to improving the sorting accuracy. The conveying mechanism 110 drives the mail to pass through the pushing stations in sequence. When the mail piece on the gripper unit 112 reaches the presenter position opposite the set dispensing frame 710, the power assembly 114 stops and the gripper unit 112 releases the mail piece.

Further, the conveying table 100 is provided with a mounting groove for placing the conveying mechanism 110, so as to avoid interference on the sorting mechanism 720, and the sorting mechanism 720 can be close to and attached to the conveying table 100.

The work flow of the automatic sorting apparatus 700 is as follows: first, the third pattern code recognizer 730 obtains information on the mail, i.e., coded information printed on the surface of the envelope, and can obtain information on the workpiece according to the correspondence between the coded information of the envelope and the workpiece information. Then, according to the correspondence between the pre-established workpiece information and the codes of the distribution frames 710, the transport mechanism 110 transports the workpiece to the corresponding distribution frame 710 and then stops moving. Finally, the control system controls the sorting mechanism 720 to approach the delivery table 100 and push the mail pieces into the corresponding dispensing boxes 710. This automatic sorting device 700 can realize the automatic sorting of big batch mail, improves production efficiency.

In other embodiments, the transport table 100 is provided in the form of a conveyor belt, and the sorting mechanism 720 acts to push the mail pieces into the distribution frame 710 when the mail pieces happen to be transported to the respective push stations.

The sorting mechanism 720 includes a lifting assembly 721 and a pushing assembly 722, wherein the lifting assembly 721 drives the pushing assembly 722 to move toward or away from the conveying table 100. It should be noted that the pushing direction of the pushing assembly 722 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 110.

In an embodiment, each two dispensing frames 710 are correspondingly provided with one sorting mechanism 720, the two dispensing frames 710 are respectively a first dispensing frame and a second dispensing frame, and the first dispensing frame and the second dispensing frame are respectively arranged on two sides of the conveying table 100 and are arranged oppositely. The rotation of the rotation unit 722b in the forward direction can push the mail into the first distribution frame, and the rotation of the rotation unit 722b in the reverse direction can push the mail into the second distribution frame. In the above arrangement, the number of the sorting mechanisms 720 is only half of the number of the distribution frames 710, so that the structure of the automatic sorting device 700 is more simplified, and the volume of the equipment is reduced.

In the first embodiment, referring to fig. 23 and fig. 24, the lifting assembly 721 includes a plurality of first guiding units 721a, a first mounting plate 721b, a second mounting plate 721c and a lifting unit 721d, the first guiding unit 721a is disposed between the first mounting plate 721b and the second mounting plate 721c, the main body of the lifting unit 721d is disposed on the first mounting plate 721b, and the push rod of the lifting unit 721d is disposed on the second mounting plate 721 c. When the push rod of the lifting unit 721d extends, the push component 722 arranged on the second mounting plate 721c can be driven to descend, i.e. to approach the conveying platform 100; when the push rod of the lifting unit 721d retracts, the pushing assembly 722 can be driven to ascend, i.e. to be away from the conveying platform 100.

The lifting assembly 721 further includes a plurality of second guide units 721e and a plurality of elastic members 721f, and the second guide units 721e and the elastic members 721f are disposed between the second mounting plate 721c and the mounting seat 722 a. The pushing assembly 722 is moved toward the delivery platform 100 until contacting the mail placed on the delivery platform 100, and the pushing action cannot be performed. During the descending process of the pushing assembly 722, the elastic member 721f can play a role of buffering, so as to avoid rigid collision between the pushing assembly 722 and the conveying table 100.

Specifically, the first guide unit 721a and the second guide unit 721e each include a guide rod and a linear bearing, wherein the linear bearing is sleeved on the guide rod.

The pushing assembly 722 includes a mounting seat 722a, a rotating unit 722b, a conveyor belt 722c and a plurality of rollers 722d, wherein the rotating unit 722b and the rollers 722d are disposed on the mounting seat 722a, and the conveyor belt 722c is sequentially wound around the output end of the rotating unit 722b and the rollers 722 d.

When the transport mechanism 110 delivers mail pieces below the sorting mechanism 720, the power assembly 114 of the transport mechanism 110 is deactivated and the gripper unit 112 releases the mail pieces. The lifting assembly 721 then drives the pushing assembly 722 to approach the conveying platform 100, and the rotating unit 722b starts and drives the belt 722c to rotate, so that the upper surface of the mail contacts the belt 722c and is pushed into the distribution frame 710. After the mail pushing action is completed, the lifting component 721 drives the pushing component 722 to move away from the delivery platform 100, so as to avoid obstructing the transmission of other mails.

Further, referring to fig. 25, the sorting mechanism 720 further includes a plurality of auxiliary modules, which are disposed on the conveying platform and opposite to the pushing assembly 722. Specifically, the auxiliary module may be a roller 130, and a plurality of rollers 130 may be disposed on the conveying platform 100 at positions corresponding to the sorting mechanisms 720, and the rollers 130 roll along with the belt 722c during the mail moving toward the distribution frame 710, so as to reduce the resistance of the mail pushing process.

In the second embodiment, referring to fig. 26 and 27, the lifting assembly 721 includes a pushing unit 721g, an installation block 721h and a connection rod 721i, the main body of the pushing unit 721g is disposed on the installation block 721h, one end of the connection rod 721i is rotatably connected to the pushing rod of the pushing unit 721g, the other end of the connection rod 721i is rotatably connected to the installation seat 722a, and the installation block 721h is rotatably connected to the installation seat 722 a.

The pushing assembly 722 includes a mounting base 723, a rotating unit 722b, a conveyor belt 722c and a plurality of rollers 722d, wherein the rotating unit 722b and the rollers 722d are both disposed on the mounting base 723, and the conveyor belt 722c is sequentially wound around the output end of the rotating unit 722b and the rollers 722 d.

The mounting base 723 comprises a first connecting plate 723a, a transition plate 723b and a second connecting plate 723c, the first connecting plate 723a, the transition plate 723b and the second connecting plate 723c are vertically arranged, the first connecting plate 723a is rotatably connected to the mounting block 721h, and the rotating unit 722b is arranged on the second connecting plate 723 c.

The lifting assembly 721 further includes two buffers 721j, one of the buffers 721j is disposed between the first connecting plate 723a and the mounting block 721h, and the other of the buffers 721j is disposed between the mounting block 721h and the transition plate.

The technical features of the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above are not described, but should be considered as being within the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above-mentioned embodiments only represent some embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is specific and detailed, but not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, several variations and modifications can be made, which are within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device, characterized by, includes:

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the suction mechanism comprises a plurality of vacuum nozzles and a rotating assembly for rotating the vacuum nozzles.

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, further comprising a distributing mechanism, wherein the distributing mechanism comprises a connecting rod assembly and a blocking claw, and the connecting rod assembly is used for driving the blocking claw to swing and enabling the blocking claw to be inserted into the gap.

4. The automatic feeding device according to claim 3, wherein the grabbing mechanism comprises a clamping assembly, a rotating shaft and a rotating motor, the rotating shaft can be driven by the rotating motor to rotate and drive the clamping assembly to reciprocate, a first cam is arranged on the rotating shaft, the connecting rod assembly comprises a plurality of connecting rods, and the first cam abuts against one of the connecting rods.

5. The automatic feeding device according to claim 4, wherein the sucking means comprises a rotating shaft provided with a second cam, the rotating shaft abutting against the second cam.

6. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping mechanism comprises a clamping assembly and a guiding block, the clamping assembly comprises a main body, a clamping block and a guiding element, a clamping portion is arranged at the end of the main body, the clamping block is rotatably connected with the main body and provided with a clamping end opposite to the clamping portion, the guiding element is arranged in the main body in a penetrating mode and is rotatably connected with the clamping block, and the guiding block can push the clamping block to rotate relative to the main body through the guiding element so that the clamping end can be opened to the clamping portion.

7. The automatic feeding device according to claim 6, wherein the clamping assembly further comprises a locking unit, the locking unit comprises a fitting member, a movable member and an elastic member, the fitting member is rotatably disposed on the main body and rotatably connected to the guide member, the movable member is rotatably disposed on a side of the main body away from the guide member, two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the fitting member and the movable member, and when the guide member is pushed by the guide block to move linearly, the fitting member rotates relative to the main body and is engaged with the movable member, so that the clamping end and the clamping portion are kept in an open state.

8. The automatic feeding device according to claim 7, wherein the catching mechanism further comprises a striker for releasing the engagement between the engaging member and the movable member so that the holding end is clamped to the holding portion.

9. The automatic feeding device according to claim 6, wherein the grip portion is formed with a groove into which the grip end can be partially inserted.

10. A mailer comprising an automatic feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.