KR20230068467A - Packaging System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging system, and more particularly, to a packaging system that can easily and quickly package products while improving packaging reliability.
According to one aspect of the present invention, the front end portion for performing a primary packaging operation of receiving a product from the outside and accommodating it in a packing sheet to form a product pack; a rear end unit that performs a secondary packaging operation of receiving the product primarily packaged at the front unit and accommodating it in a box; and a connecting rail extending between the front end and the rear end to connect the front end and the rear end, wherein the front end and the rear end are electrically connected, so that the primary packaging operation and the secondary packaging operation A packaging system that interworks with each other may be provided.

Description

Packaging system {Packaging System}

The present invention relates to a packaging system, and more particularly, to a packaging system that can easily and quickly package products while improving packaging reliability.

As industrialization and division of labor are advanced, it is common for each component constituting a finished product to be manufactured by another operator, and the producer of the finished product purchases each manufactured component and manufactures the finished product.

At this time, the components are usually completed according to a predetermined delivery deadline and must be supplied to the producer of the finished product. Therefore, it can be said that compliance with the delivery date is a very important matter in manufacturing and packaging the components.

On the other hand, various components constituting the finished product require various handling depending on their materials, functions and properties. In particular, in the case of an electronic device, careful handling may be required due to sensitivity and durability of the product. To this end, in order to package the components, additional processes are generally required depending on the characteristics of the components.

However, when a process is added, the packaging speed of the components inevitably decreases. Therefore, it is very difficult to take both packaging speed and packaging quality in the production of components.

Accordingly, technologies for securing the quality of packaging while rapidly packaging products requiring specific handling have been introduced.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2090638 discloses a gas-filled packaging method and a packaging machine capable of effectively bag-filling a packaging material for a large packaging bag. Specifically, a gas filling packaging method and a packaging machine capable of securing the quality of a packaging object by simultaneously filling and packaging an inert gas when packaging an object to be packaged are disclosed.

However, this type of packaging method and packaging machine has limitations applicable only to bulk products such as rice, sugar, and pet food. That is, the prior art document does not suggest a method for effectively packaging a product having a specific shape rather than a bulk form.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-0049825 discloses an automated packaging method and system. Specifically, an automated packaging method and system capable of accurately shipping a packaged box using various identifiers to track the shipping container and its charge with component contents is provided.

However, this type of packaging method and system does not suggest a method for safely and effectively packaging a product requiring a specific treatment. That is, even when a specific process is added, the prior art documents do not suggest a method for quickly and stably performing the packaging process.

Korean Registered Patent Document No. 10-2090638 (2020.03.18.) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-0049825 (2004.06.12.)

An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system having a structure capable of solving the above problems.

First, an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system having a structure in which a process according to product characteristics can be effectively performed.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system having a structure in which processes according to product characteristics and other processes can be performed in correspondence with each other.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system having a structure in which various members required for performing each process can be easily and effectively supplied.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a packaging system having a structure in which an article to be packaged is not damaged from an external force.

In addition, one object is to provide a packaging system having a structure in which operator intervention can be minimized.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the front end portion for performing a primary packaging operation of receiving a product from the outside and accommodating it in a packing sheet to form a product pack; a rear end unit that performs a secondary packaging operation of receiving the product primarily packaged at the front unit and accommodating it in a box; and a connecting rail extending between the front end and the rear end to connect the front end and the rear end, wherein the front end and the rear end are electrically connected, so that the primary packaging operation and the secondary packaging operation A packaging system that interworks with each other may be provided.

In addition, the front end portion, the product supply unit receiving the delivery of the product; a cushioning material supplying unit connected to the product supplying unit and stacking a cushioning material surrounding the product on the product to reduce an external force applied to the product; a product bundle unit connected to the product supply unit and the cushioning material supply unit, respectively, and bundling the stacked products and the cushioning material to form a pile; and a product packing unit connected to the product bundle unit and accommodating the products formed in the pile and the cushioning material in a packing sheet to form the product pack.

In addition, the product supply unit is in communication with the outside, the tray on which the product is loaded; and a pickup device positioned adjacent to the tray and movably provided to pick up the product loaded on the tray and move it toward the cushioning material supply unit.

In addition, a plurality of the trays are provided, the plurality of trays are spaced apart from each other in one direction and arranged side by side, and the pickup device is provided to be movable in the one direction and the other direction, so that any of the plurality of trays A packaging system may be provided that picks up and moves the product loaded on one or more of the trays.

In addition, the buffer material supply unit is in communication with the outside, the buffer material loading unit for accommodating the buffer material; a shock absorber transfer unit located adjacent to the shock absorber loading unit and picking up and moving the received shock absorber; a shock absorbing material handle unit positioned adjacent to the shock absorbing material transfer unit and receiving the shock absorbing material picked up by the shock absorbing material transfer unit and moving toward the product bundle unit; and a shock absorbing material rail part movably coupled to the shock absorbing material handle part and extending between the shock absorbing material transport part and the product bundle part to form a path along which the shock absorbing material handle part moves.

In addition, the product bundle unit is connected to the product supply unit and the cushioning material supplying unit, respectively, a bundle unit for bundling the stacked products and the cushioning material to form a dummy; And a packaging system may be provided, including a bundle transfer unit positioned adjacent to the bundle unit and moving the formed dummy to the product packing unit.

In addition, the bundle unit, a first bundle unit for bundling the laminated product and the cushioning material in one direction; and a second bundle part located at a rear side of the first bundle part and binding the stacked product and the cushioning material in another direction, wherein the stacked product and the cushioning material are the first bundle part and the second bundle part. A packaging system may be provided that passes through and is formed into a pile.

In addition, the product packing unit, in communication with the outside, the packing sheet accommodating portion for accommodating the packing sheet; a packing sheet transfer unit, one side of which is positioned adjacent to the packing sheet accommodating unit, to pick up and move the packing sheet; a vacuum packaging unit positioned adjacent to the other side of the packing sheet transfer unit, receiving and fixing the moved packing sheet, and accommodating the product and the cushioning material formed in a pile in the packing sheet to form the product pack; a package transfer unit, one side of which is positioned adjacent to the vacuum packaging unit, to transfer the formed product pack; and a label attaching unit located adjacent to the other side of the package transfer unit and attaching a label to the transported product pack.

In addition, the packing sheet includes a first packing sheet and a second packing sheet formed to have different sizes, and the packing sheet accommodating part includes a first packing sheet accommodating part accommodating the first packing sheet; and a second packing sheet accommodating part for accommodating the second packing sheet, wherein the packing sheet transfer part selectively picks up and moves any one of the first packing sheet and the second packing sheet. A packaging system may be provided.

In addition, the vacuum packing unit, the packing sheet holding member for pulling the moved packing sheet from the upper side; and a packing sheet holding member positioned adjacent to the packing sheet holding member and gripping an edge of the moved packing sheet.

In addition, the rear end portion may include a package folding unit positioned adjacent to the connecting rail to receive the product pack and pressing wings protruding outward from each corner of the product pack; an air cap supplying unit positioned adjacent to the package folding unit and supplying an air cap enclosing the product pack; a box supply unit that is connected to the package folding unit and the air cap supply unit, and supplies a box accommodating the product pack and the air cap; a box packing unit positioned adjacent to the box supply unit and packaging the box in which the product pack and the air cap are accommodated; And a labeling unit connected to the box packing unit and attaching a label to the box in which the product pack and the air cap are accommodated, a packaging system may be provided.

In addition, the package folding unit is provided to be able to move up and down in a vertical direction, is positioned adjacent to one corner of the product pack and the other corner opposite to the one corner, and is located outside the one corner and the other corner of the product pack. a first package folding pad pressing the protruding wings; And it is provided so as to be able to move up and down in the vertical direction, is positioned adjacent to the other corner of the product pack and another corner opposite to the other corner of the product pack, and is positioned adjacent to the other corner of the product pack and the other corner of the product pack. A packaging system including a second package folding pad pressing the wing protruding outward may be provided.

In addition, the air cap supply unit may include a main roller rotatably supporting the air cap in a roll form; a sub-roller positioned adjacent to the main roller and around which the roll-shaped air cap is partially wound; and a cutting member positioned adjacent to the sub-roller and cutting the rolled-up air cap into a predetermined length.

The air cap supply unit may include an air cap holder positioned adjacent to the cutting member to hold and move the cut air cap; and a filling part positioned adjacent to the moving path of the air cap holder and filling the air cap with air, wherein the filling part is provided as a nozzle movable in a direction toward and opposite to the air cap, , A packaging system that is partially inserted into the air cap and filled with air may be provided.

In addition, the box supply unit, in communication with the outside, a box storage unit for accommodating the box in a folded state; a box unit positioned adjacent to the box storage unit and assembling the box in a folded state; and a box expansion part positioned adjacent to the containment unit, provided to be liftable, and partially accommodated in and drawn out from an upper opening of the assembled box.

In addition, the box supply unit is accommodated inside the assembled box to supply a spacer member for supporting the product pack and the air cap from the lower side, and the lower spacer member positioned adjacent to the box and the box extension part. supply unit; and an upper spacing member supplying portion accommodated inside the assembled box and supplying a spacing member supporting the product pack and the air cap from above, and positioned adjacent to the box portion and the box expansion portion. system can be provided.

In addition, the box includes a first box and a second box formed to have different volumes, and the box packing unit extends between the box supply unit and the labeling unit, and accommodates the product pack and the air cap. A first box packing unit for sealing and moving any one of the first box and the second box toward the labeling unit; And the other one of the first box and the second box located adjacent to the first box packing unit, extending between the box supply unit and the labeling unit, and accommodating the product pack and the air cap. A packaging system may be provided that includes a second box packing unit that moves toward and seals the labeling unit.

In addition, the labeling unit, a printer for printing the label; a first stack located adjacent to the printer and stacking and accommodating the boxes to which the labels are attached; and a second stack located adjacent to the printer and stacking and accommodating the boxes to which the labels are attached.

According to the packaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

First, the product supplied to the product supply unit is mixed with the cushioning material supplied from the cushioning material supplying unit and stacked. The cushioning material can prevent damage caused by the product's own weight.

The structure formed by stacking the products with the cushioning material is bundled by the product bundle unit to form a pile. Accordingly, handling of products can be simplified.

Products formed in piles are accommodated and sealed in the packing sheet by the product packing section. The product packing unit removes the air inside the packing sheet and fills with nitrogen to prevent oxidation of the product.

The package folding unit reduces the volume by folding each corner of the product pack formed by accommodating the product in the packing sheet. In addition, the shape of the product pack may be formed uniformly by the above operation of the package folding unit.

The air cap supply unit supplies an air cap that reduces an impact applied to the product pack by surrounding the formed product pack. The air cap is provided in the form of a roll and then cut to a preset length by an air cap supply unit.

The box supply unit assembles the boxes supplied in a folded state and accommodates product packs and air caps in the box. At this time, the box supply unit also accommodates the spacer members on the upper and lower sides of the received product pack in the box, so that damage due to external force can be prevented.

Therefore, the packaging system of the present invention can effectively package various products requiring oxidation prevention and impact prevention.

In addition, each of the above-described processes may be performed in conjunction with each other. That is, each of the components described above is connected to each other, and a result of a work performed in one component may be transferred to another component. At this time, the operation of each component is interlocked with the operation of other components, so that each of the above-described processes can be continuously performed without interruption.

Thus, additional processes for oxidation prevention and impact protection can be carried out in harmony with other processes.

In addition, members such as a buffer material, a bundle member, a packing sheet, an air cap, a gap member, and a box required for packaging work are supplied independently to the components performing the required process, rather than being supplied from the beginning of the process. can Each component may be provided in a different form according to the nature of the provided member.

Accordingly, various members required for performing each process can be easily and effectively supplied.

In addition, as described above, products are protected by various members such as a cushioning material, a bundle member, a packing sheet, an air cap, and a spacer member.

Therefore, even if an external force is applied to the product for which the packaging operation is completed, damage to the product can be minimized.

In addition, as the operations of the components are interlocked, the frequency with which a user must intervene to independently operate each component can be minimized.

Accordingly, the process through the packaging system according to the embodiment of the present invention can be controlled by the user inputting minimum control signals including control signals for starting and ending the process. As a result, the speed of the packaging process and user convenience can be improved.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a packaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view from another angle illustrating the packaging system of FIG. 1;
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the front end of the packaging system of Figure 1;
4 to 6 are perspective views of different angles showing the internal configuration of the front end of FIG. 3 .
7 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a product supply unit and a cushioning material supply unit provided at the front end of FIG. 3 .
Figure 8a is an enlarged perspective view showing a product packing unit provided at the front end of FIG.
Figure 8b is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the product packing unit of Figure 8a.
Figures 8c and 8d is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the product packing unit of Figure 8a.
8E and 8F are a perspective view and a partially enlarged perspective view showing another embodiment of the product packing unit of FIG. 8A.
Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a partition wall and a rear end of the packaging system of Fig. 1;
Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the rear end of the packaging system of Fig. 1;
11 to 13 are perspective views of different angles showing the internal configuration of the rear end of the packaging system of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a package folding unit provided at a rear end of the packaging system of FIG. 1 .
15 and 16 are enlarged perspective views illustrating an air cap supply unit provided at a rear end of the packaging system of FIG. 1 .
17 and 18 are perspective views illustrating the operation flow of the packaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, descriptions of some components may be omitted to clarify the characteristics of the present invention.

1. Definition of terms

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be.

On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Singular expressions used herein include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The term "conductive connection" used in the following description means that two or more members are connected so that a current or an electrical signal can be transmitted. In one embodiment, the energized connection may be formed in a wired manner through a member such as a conducting wire or in a wireless manner such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or RFID.

The terms "upper side", "lower side", "front side", "rear side", "left side" and "right side" used in the following description are shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, 10, 17 and 18 It will be understood with reference to the coordinate system.

2. According to an embodiment of the present invention Packaging system(1) Description of the composition of

1 to 18, a packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The packaging system 1 can package an arbitrary product, store and seal the packaged product in a package such as a box. Therefore, products that have passed through the packaging system 1 can be immediately shipped and supplied to consumers.

Accordingly, it can be said that the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform a one-stop packaging operation.

A target product packaged by the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a PCB board. The PCB board is vulnerable to impact and may be damaged by outside air. Thus, the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to insert a cushioning material between the PCB substrates and to seal and package the laminated PCB substrates. The sealed and packaged product packs P are received and taped in the first box B1 or the second box B2, so that the packaging of the PCB substrate can be completed.

In the following description, an object packaged by the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as a PCB board, will be collectively referred to as a "product".

The packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be divided into a front end 10 and a rear end 20.

The front end 10 supplies a product to be packaged, and performs an operation of primarily packaging the supplied product. The front end 10 is connected to the rear end 20, and a product (hereinafter referred to as a product pack P) primarily packaged by the front end 10 is supplied to the rear end 20. The rear end 20 performs an operation of accommodating and sealing the product pack P in a secondary packaging member such as a box, and packaging the product in a state in which it can be shipped.

Power for operating the front end 10 and the rear end 20 may be supplied from an external power source (not shown). The front end 10 and the rear end 20 are electrically and physically connected. In one embodiment, whether or not the front end 10 and the rear end 20 are operated and the operating speed may be interlocked with each other.

Therefore, by supplying products to the front end 10 and operating the packaging system 1, the operator can package the products in a state in which they can be shipped. In addition, the process may be performed continuously without interruption.

The front end 10 and the rear end 20 may be partitioned by a partition wall 30 . As shown in FIG. 9, the partition wall 30 has a door 31 for the user to enter and exit, and an opening formed through the inside of the door 31 to communicate the front end 10 and the rear end 20 ( 32) may be provided. In addition, the partition wall 30 may be provided with a connecting rail 33 that physically connects the front end 10 and the rear end 20 and penetrates the opening 32 .

The connecting rail 33 has one side facing the front end 10, the front side in the illustrated embodiment is connected to the product packing unit 400 of the front end 10, and the other side facing the rear end 20, shown In an embodiment, the rear side may be connected to the package folding portion 500 of the rear end portion 20 . That is, the connecting rail 33 extends between the product packing unit 400 and the package folding unit 500 .

The movement of the product, the product pack P, the air cap A, the first box B1 and the second box B2 of the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be performed by a conveyor belt or the like. there is. That is, the product, the product pack P, the air cap A, the first box B1 and the second box B2 can be moved by a circulating belt or the like.

At this time, the conveyor belt may be provided in plurality. A plurality of the conveyor belts may be configured to extend in different directions to connect each component of the packaging system 1 . For example, any one or more of the plurality of conveyor belts may extend in the direction in which the packaging system 1 extends, that is, in the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment. In addition, one or more of the plurality of conveyor belts may extend in the width direction of the packaging system 1, that is, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment.

Among the plurality of conveyor belts, the conveyor belts disposed adjacent to each other may be continuous with each other. That is, a product, an air cap (A) or a product pack (P) transported by any one of the plurality of conveyor belts may be moved to another one of the plurality of conveyor belts and continuously transported.

In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 18, for convenience of understanding, the frame and the housing surrounding the components of the packaging system 1 are omitted. When the packaging system 1 is actually manufactured and used, a frame and a housing are provided so that the internal components of the packaging system 1 and the outside can be physically separated.

In the following description, the components provided in the front end 10 and each component provided in the rear end 20, the front end 10 and the rear end 20 operate to perform the packaging operation of the product in turn. Explain.

In each drawing referred to in the following description, illustration of some components is omitted for convenience of description and understanding. In particular, some components are shown as being spaced apart from each other or floating, but this is due to a state in which the frame and cover surrounding the outside of the packaging system 1 are removed, and in reality, each component is connected to each other. Or it will be understood that it is in a supported state.

( 1) Description of the front end 10

Hereinafter, the front end 10 provided in the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 .

The front end 10 performs a primary packaging operation of products supplied to the packaging system 1 . The product passes through the front end 10 and may be packaged in the form of a product pack P accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

The front end 10 is energized and connected to an external power source (not shown). Power for operating the front end 10 may be transmitted from an external power source (not shown).

The front end 10 is physically connected to the rear end 20 . The product primarily packaged by the front end 10, that is, the product pack P, may be delivered to the rear end 20.

The front end 10 is electrically connected to the rear end 20 . The operation of the front end 10 and the operation of the rear end 20 may be interlocked with each other. Accordingly, product packaging can be continuously performed without interruption.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front end 10 is formed longer in the front-back direction than the length in the left-right direction. Products may be supplied to one side of the direction in which the front end 10 extends long, the front side in the illustrated embodiment. The other side of the direction in which the front end 10 extends long, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment may be connected to the front side of the rear end 20. The connection can be achieved by means of the connecting rail 33 of the partition wall 30 described above.

Each component of the front end 10 described below may be physically and electrically connected. A product for which work has been performed by any one of the components of the front end 10 may be transferred to another component. In addition, the operating process of each component of the front end 10 is interlocked with each other, so that product packaging can be continuously performed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front end 10 includes a product supply unit 100, a cushioning material supply unit 200, a product bundle unit 300 and a product packing unit 400.

The product supply unit 100 receives a product that is a target of a packaging operation. The product supplied to the product supply unit 100 is moved through the above-described conveyor belt, etc., is supplied with a cushioning material, and is bundled (ie, bundled), and then placed inside the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. Accepted and packaged in

The product supply unit 100 is located on one side of the packaging system 1, the front side in the illustrated embodiment. The product supply unit 100 performs the first process of operating the packaging system 1 . That is, the packaging operation may be initiated by supplying a product to the product supply unit 100 .

The product supply unit 100 is continuous with the cushioning material supply unit 200 . The product supplied to the product supply unit 100 may be transported by the aforementioned conveyor belt and stacked with the cushioning material supplied to the cushioning material supply unit 200 .

The product supply unit 100 is continuous with the product bundle unit 300 . The products supplied to the product supply unit 100 and stacked with the cushioning material may be bundled by the product bundle unit 300 and then formed into a product pack P in the product packing unit 400 .

The product supply unit 100 is electrically connected to the cushioning material supply unit 200 , the product bundle unit 300 and the product packing unit 400 . The operation of the product supply unit 100 may be interlocked with the operation of the cushioning material supply unit 200 , the product bundle unit 300 and the product packing unit 400 . Accordingly, the packaging operation of the product supplied to the product supply unit 100 can be continuously performed.

The product supply unit 100 may include a plurality of product lines. That is, a product supplied to the product supply unit 100 may be moved toward a subsequent process along a plurality of lines. In the illustrated embodiment, the product supply unit 100 includes a first product line L1 located on the left side and a second product line L2 located on the right side. It will be understood that the first product line L1 and the second product line L2 indicate various paths through which products supplied to the product supply unit 100 move to the cushioning material supply unit 200, rather than being provided as separate members. will be.

In the illustrated embodiment, the product supply unit 100 includes a tray 110 and a pickup device 120 .

The tray 110 is a part where products supplied to the product supply unit 100 are seated. A plurality of products may be stacked and placed on the tray 110 in the vertical direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the tray 110 is formed in a plate shape in which an extension length in the left-right direction is longer than an extension length in the front-back direction and has a thickness in the vertical direction. The tray 110 may have any shape in which stacked products can be placed.

A plurality of trays 110 may be provided. The plurality of trays 110 are spaced apart from each other, and may each support a plurality of products. Accordingly, the number of products that can be packaged by the packaging system 1 is increased, and user convenience can be improved.

In the illustrated embodiment, the tray 110 is a first tray 111, a second tray 112, a third tray 113, and a fourth tray 114 from left to right, and a total of four are provided. . The number of trays 110 may be changed depending on the scale of the packaging system 1 and the like.

Each product placed on the first tray 111 , the second tray 112 , the third tray 113 , and the fourth tray 114 may be moved by the pick-up device 120 .

The pick-up device 120 picks up the product placed on the tray 110 and moves it toward the rear side in the illustrated embodiment toward the cushioning material supply unit 200 . The pickup device 120 may be moved between the tray 110 and the cushioning material supply unit 200 .

The pick-up device 120 may be provided in any form capable of gripping a product seated on the tray 110 and releasing the gripped product again. In one embodiment, the pick-up device 120 may be provided in the form of a pneumatic device capable of gripping or releasing a product using a vacuum.

The pick-up device 120 may be moved in a direction toward and opposite to the tray 110, up and down in the illustrated embodiment. To this end, the pick-up device 120 may include a belt and a motor extending in the vertical direction.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pick-up device 120 picks up a product seated on the tray 110 located at the front side, and then moves to the rear side to release (ie, put down) the picked-up product. Accordingly, the cushioning material supplied from the cushioning material supply unit 200 and the product may be sequentially stacked. In one embodiment, the product and cushioning material may be alternately stacked.

As described above, a plurality of trays 110 may be provided including the first tray 111 , the second tray 112 , the third tray 113 , and the fourth tray 114 . In the above embodiment, the pick-up device 120 may include a belt and a motor for moving the pick-up device 120 in the left and right directions.

The cushioning material supply unit 200 supplies a product moved by the pick-up device 120 and a cushioning material to be mixed and stacked. The cushioning material is disposed to cover the top or bottom of the product, and can protect the product from external impact. In one embodiment, the cushioning material may be provided with a sponge, soft plastic, or the like.

The cushioning material supply unit 200 is continuous with the product supply unit 100 . Specifically, the cushioning material supply unit 200 is continuous with the limit that the pick-up device 120 is moved to the rear side. Therefore, the supplied cushioning material can be mixed with the product that the pick-up device 120 picks up from the tray 110 and moves to the rear side and stacked.

The cushioning material supply unit 200 receives a buffering material from the outside. In addition, the cushioning material supply unit 200 may partially accommodate the supplied cushioning material.

In the illustrated embodiment, the buffer supply unit 200 includes a buffer loading unit 210, a buffer transfer unit 220, a buffer handle unit 230, and a buffer rail unit 240.

The buffer material loading unit 210 is a part where the buffer material supplied from the outside is stored. The buffer loading unit 210 may communicate with the outside and receive a buffer material automatically or manually. A plurality of buffer materials may be stacked and stored in the buffer loading unit 210 . In one embodiment, the cushioning material loading unit 210 may support a plurality of stacked cushioning materials from the lower side.

Although not shown, a plurality of cushioning material loading units 210 may be provided to store buffers of different sizes and shapes, respectively. Buffers of different sizes and shapes may be selectively supplied according to the shape and properties of products to be packaged.

The cushioning material supplied to the cushioning material loading unit 210 may be gripped and moved by the cushioning material transfer unit 220 .

The cushioning material transfer unit 220 grips the cushioning material supplied and stored in the cushioning material loading unit 210 and moves it toward the cushioning material handle unit 230 . When the gripped shock absorbing material is moved to the lower side of the shock absorbing material handle part 230, the shock absorbing material transfer unit 220 releases the shock absorbing material. Thereafter, the cushioning material handle unit 230 grips the moved cushioning material and moves it to a position where it can be mixed and stacked with the product moved by the pick-up device 120 .

The cushioning material transfer unit 220 may be provided to be movable in the extension direction of the packaging system 1, in the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment. That is, the cushioning material transfer unit 220 may be moved between the cushioning material loading unit 210 and the cushioning material handle unit 230 .

In the illustrated embodiment, a single number of shock absorbing material transfer units 220 are provided. A single number of shock absorbing material transfer units 220 may be moved between the shock absorbing material loading unit 210 and the shock absorbing material handle unit 230 .

The cushioning material handle unit 230 holds the cushioning material stored in the cushioning material loading unit 210 and moved by the cushioning material transfer unit 220 . The shock absorbing material handle part 230 holding the shock absorbing material is moved along the shock absorbing material rail 240, and may be mixed with supplied products and stacked.

The shock absorbing material handle part 230 may be provided in any shape capable of holding an arbitrary member and releasing the gripped member again. In one embodiment, the shock absorbing material handle part 230 may be provided in a form capable of gripping and releasing the member using a vacuum similarly to the pick-up device 120 .

The shock absorbing material handle part 230 is coupled to the shock absorbing material rail part 240 so as to be movable in the width direction of the packaging system 1 and in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. The gripped cushioning material may be moved in the left and right directions along the cushioning material rail unit 240 together with the cushioning material handle unit 230, and may be stacked to meet products transported by the pick-up device 120.

A plurality of shock absorber handle parts 230 may be provided. The plurality of cushioning material handle parts 230 may be moved in the left and right directions by gripping the cushioning material at different positions in the extension direction of the packaging system 1, in the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, the shock absorbing material handle part 230 includes a first shock absorbing material handle part 231 positioned on the front side and a second shock absorbing material handle part 232 positioned on the rear side.

The first shock absorber handle part 231 and the second shock absorber handle part 232 may operate independently of each other. For example, the first shock absorbing material handle part 231 and the second shock absorbing material handle part 232 may be alternately moved with each other to transfer the shock absorbing material. Accordingly, the product and the cushioning material may be alternately stacked along the vertical direction.

The buffer rail unit 240 functions as a guide for moving the buffer handle unit 230 in the width direction of the packaging system 1, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. The buffer material handle part 230 is movably coupled to the buffer material rail part 240 . In one embodiment, the shock absorbing material handle part 230 may be coupled to the shock absorbing material rail part 240 to be slidable or movable in the form of a conveyor belt.

The buffer rail unit 240 extends in the width direction of the packaging system 1, that is, in the left and right directions. One side in the direction in which the buffer rail unit 240 extends, in the illustrated embodiment, the left end may be located adjacent to the product bundle unit 300 . In addition, the other side of the direction in which the buffer rail unit 240 extends, in the illustrated embodiment, the right end may be located adjacent to the buffer loading unit 210.

A plurality of buffer material rail units 240 may be provided. A plurality of buffer material handle parts 230 may be movably coupled to each of the plurality of buffer rail parts 240 .

The buffer rail unit 240 is positioned between the buffer loading unit 210 and the product bundle unit 300 . In the illustrated embodiment, the cushioning material rail unit 240 extends between the product bundle unit 300 located on the left side and the cushioning material loading unit 210 located on the right side.

Although reference numerals are not assigned, a movable tray (not shown) may be provided below the buffer rail unit 240 . The tray (not shown) may move in the direction in which the cushioning material rail unit 240 extends, in the illustrated embodiment, in the left and right directions. A structure in which products and a cushioning material are stacked may be seated on the tray (not shown). The tray (not shown) may move the mounted structure in the left and right directions.

For example, a mixture of products stacked on the tray (not shown) and a cushioning material may be moved toward the product bundle unit 300 together with the tray (not shown).

The product bundle unit 300 bundles a mixture of products formed by stacking and a cushioning material or a structure in which products are stacked. The mixture or the structure passes through the product bundle unit 300 and can be treated as a pile of objects. Accordingly, processing and handling of products can be performed more easily.

The product bundle unit 300 may bundle the mixture or the structure using a bundle member such as a string. To this end, the product bundle unit 300 may be connected to an external supply source for supplying the bundle member.

The product bundle unit 300 is continuous with the product supply unit 100 and the cushioning material supply unit 200, respectively. The product supplied to the product supply unit 100 and the cushioning material supplied to the cushioning material supply unit 200 may be moved to the product bundle unit 300 .

The product bundle unit 300 is continuous with the product packing unit 400 . The mixture or the structure bundled by the product bundle unit 300 may be moved to the product packing unit 400 and packaged in a product pack P.

In the illustrated embodiment, the product bundle unit 300 includes a bundle unit 310 and a bundle transfer unit 320 .

The bundle part 310 binds the mixture or the structure using a bundle member. In the illustrated embodiment, the bundle portion 310 may include a gate having a through portion formed therein. When the mixture or the structure passes through the gate, a bundle member may bind the mixture or the structure.

Although not shown, a transfer means (not shown) may be provided in the bundle part 310 . Specifically, the conveying means (not shown) may move the mixture or the structure moved to the product bundle unit 300 . In one embodiment, the transfer means (not shown) may be provided in the form of a conveyor belt that can move in any one of the forward and backward directions and the left and right directions.

A plurality of bundle parts 310 may be provided. A plurality of bundle parts 310 may bind the mixture or the structure at different locations. In the illustrated embodiment, the bundle portion 310 includes a first bundle portion 311 positioned biased toward the left side of the front and a second bundle portion 312 positioned biased toward the rear compared to the first bundle portion 311. do.

The first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 may extend in different directions. In the illustrated embodiment, the first bundle portion 311 extends in the front-rear direction. In addition, the second bundle portion 312 extends in the left and right directions.

The first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 may be continuous with each other. That is, in one embodiment, the mixture or the structure passing through the first bundle part 311 may be moved to the second bundle part 312 and bundled again.

The first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 extend in different directions. In the illustrated embodiment, the first bundle portion 311 extends in the front-back direction, and the second bundle portion 312 extends in the left-right direction. At this time, the direction in which the mixture or the structure passing through the first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 is bundled is the direction in which the first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 extend and Each can form a predetermined angle. In one embodiment, a direction in which the mixture or the structure is bundled may be perpendicular to a direction in which the first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 extend.

Accordingly, the mixture or the structure passing through the first bundle part 311 may be bundled in the left and right directions. In addition, the mixture or the structure passing through the second bundle part 312 may be bundled in the forward and backward directions.

Accordingly, a direction in which the structure or mixture passing through the first bundle part 311 is bundled and a direction in which the structure or mixture passing through the second bundle part 312 are bundled are different from each other. Accordingly, since the structure or the mixture passing through the bundle part 310 is bundled in various directions, the bundled state can be maintained more stably.

In another embodiment, the mixture or the structure may pass through only one of the first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 and may be bundled. Since the process of bundling the plurality of members in which the bundle part 310 is stacked is a well-known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The bundle transfer unit 320 moves the mixture or the structure bundled by the bundle unit 310 . The bundled mixture or structure may be moved by the bundle transfer unit 320 and delivered to the product packing unit 400 .

A plurality of bundle transfer units 320 may be provided. The plurality of bundle transfer units 320 may move the bundled mixture or structure at different locations. In the illustrated embodiment, the bundle transfer unit 320 is biased toward the rear compared to the first bundle transfer unit 321 and the second bundle unit 312, which are located adjacent to the first bundle unit 311 and are biased to the left side of the front. It includes a second bundle transfer unit 322 to be.

The first bundle transfer unit 321 and the second bundle transfer unit 322 may extend in different directions. In the illustrated embodiment, the first bundle transfer unit 321 extends in the front-back direction, and the second bundle transfer unit 322 extends in the left-right direction. It will be understood that the extension directions of the first bundle transfer part 321 and the second bundle transfer part 322 are the same as the extension directions of the first bundle part 311 and the second bundle part 312 .

The first bundle transfer unit 321 and the second bundle transfer unit 322 are positioned adjacent to the first bundle unit 311 and the second bundle unit 312, respectively. Specifically, the first bundle transfer unit 321 is located on the upper side of the first bundle unit 311, and passes through the first bundle unit 311 and transfers the bundled mixture or structure to the second bundle transfer unit 322. can be moved In addition, the second bundle transfer unit 322 is located on the upper side of the second bundle unit 312 to pass through the second bundle unit 312 and move the bundled mixture or structure to the product packing unit 400. can

The first bundle transfer unit 321 and the second bundle transfer unit 322 may be provided in any shape capable of transferring the bundled structure or the mixture. In the illustrated embodiment, the first bundle transfer unit 321 and the second bundle transfer unit 322 are of an overhead trolley extending from the upper side of the first bundle unit 311 and the second bundle unit 312. provided in the form

The first bundle transfer unit 321 passes through the first bundle unit 311 and moves the bundled structure or mixture to the second bundle transfer unit 322. In addition, the second bundle transfer unit 322 is configured to transfer the bundled structure or mixture to the second bundle transfer unit 322. The structure or the mixture passing through the unit 312 and additionally bundled is transferred to the product packing unit 400.

The product packing unit 400 forms a product pack (P) by putting the bundled structure or the mixture into a first packing sheet (P1) or a second packing sheet (P2) and packing it. The product pack P is delivered to the rear end 20, undergoes various processes, and is accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2. Accordingly, packaging of the product may be completed, and the packaged product may be supplied to the consumer.

Product packing unit 400 performs the last step of the process performed in the front end (10). That is, the product passing through the product packing unit 400 is transferred to the rear end 20, and the remaining processes may be performed.

The product packing unit 400 is positioned opposite to the product supply unit 100 . In the illustrated embodiment, the product packing unit 400 is located on the rear side of the front end portion 10.

The product packing unit 400 is continuous with the product bundle unit 300 . The structure or the mixture passed through the product bundle unit 300 and bundled may be moved to the product packing unit 400 . The movement can be achieved by the second bundle transfer unit 322 as described above.

The product packing unit 400 accommodates the bundled structure or the mixture in a first packing sheet (P1) or a second packing sheet (P2), and the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2) A packing process of sealing and forming a product pack P may be performed.

In this case, the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may have different sizes. Therefore, the structure or the mixture may be selectively accommodated and packed in any one of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 according to its volume. Accordingly, the product packing unit 400 may form product packs P of various sizes.

A space is formed inside the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2. The space communicates with the outside and may function as a passage for accommodating the structure or the mixture.

The first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 are formed to have a larger volume than the structure or the mixture. More specifically, the horizontal length and width of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 are larger than the horizontal length and width of the structure or the mixture.

Therefore, when the structure or the mixture is accommodated in the first packing sheet (P1) and the second packing sheet (P2) and then sealed, the structure in the first packing sheet (P1) and the second packing sheet (P2) in the vertical direction. Alternatively, an outer corner (hereinafter referred to as "wing") that does not overlap with the mixture is formed. The packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a package folding unit 500 for folding the wings, which will be described in detail later.

The first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may include a plurality of corners. An opening communicating with the outside of the space of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may be formed at one of the plurality of corners.

Product packing unit 400 is continuous with the rear end (20). The connection is achieved by a connecting rail 33 extending through the partition wall 30 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the product packing unit 400 includes a packing sheet accommodating unit 410, a packing sheet transfer unit 420, a vacuum packaging unit 430, a package transfer unit 440, and a label attachment unit 450. .

The packing sheet accommodating part 410 receives a first packing sheet P1 or a second packing sheet P2 for accommodating the bundled structure or the mixture from the outside. In addition, the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 receives the provided first packing sheet P1 or second packing sheet P2 and transfers them to the vacuum packing unit 430 .

A plurality of packing sheet accommodating parts 410 may be provided. The plurality of packing sheet accommodating parts 410 may be spaced apart from each other to receive packing sheets having different sizes. In the illustrated embodiment, the packing sheet accommodating part 410 is located on the front side, and the first packing sheet accommodating part 411 accommodating the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet located on the rear side ( and a second packing sheet accommodating portion 412 accommodating P2).

Each of the first packing sheet accommodating part 411 and the second packing sheet accommodating part 412 may be provided in plurality. In the illustrated embodiment, two first packing sheet accommodating parts 411 are provided in the front-back direction, and a single number of second packing sheet accommodating parts 412 are provided, but the number may be changed.

The first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may have different sizes. In the illustrated embodiment, the size of the first packing sheet P1 accommodated in the first packing sheet accommodating portion 411 is larger than the size of the second packing sheet P2 accommodated in the second packing sheet accommodating portion 412. do. The size of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may be changed according to the size of the structure or the mixture to be accommodated.

At this time, the first packing sheet (P1) and the second packing sheet (P2) may be formed of a material capable of sealing packaging. In one embodiment, the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 may be formed of an aluminum material. At this time, due to the characteristics of the aluminum material, the first packing sheet (P1) and the second packing sheet (P2) accommodating the structure or the mixture should be subjected to a folding process, which will be described later. This is achieved by the package folding unit 500 of ).

One side of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2, in the illustrated embodiment, the left side may be formed open. The structure or the mixture may be accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 through the one side of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. When the accommodation of the structure or the mixture is completed, the one side may be sealed by a sealing unit to be described later.

The first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 accommodated in the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 may be moved to the vacuum packaging unit 430 by the packing sheet transfer unit 420 . The packing sheet accommodating part 410 and the vacuum packaging part 430 are connected to each other through the packing sheet conveying part 420 .

The packing sheet transfer unit 420 grips the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 accommodated in the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 and moves them to the vacuum packaging unit 430 . When the packing sheet transfer unit 420 is moved to the vacuum packaging unit 430, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 releases the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 and delivers it to the vacuum packaging unit 430. do. To this end, a transport frame 421 is provided in the packing sheet transport unit 420 .

The packing sheet transfer unit 420 may move between the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 and the vacuum packaging unit 430 . In the illustrated embodiment, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 may move in the forward and backward directions along a portion of the transfer frame 421 that extends in the forward and backward directions and may be positioned adjacent to the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 . In addition, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 may move in the left-right direction along a portion of the transfer frame 421 extending in the left-right direction and may be positioned adjacent to the vacuum packing unit 430 .

In one embodiment, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 may be coupled to the transfer frame 421 in the form of an overhead trolley.

The packing sheet transfer unit 420 may be provided in any shape capable of gripping or releasing the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In one embodiment, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 may be provided in a form of gripping or releasing the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 using air pressure. In addition, the packing sheet transfer unit 420 is provided so as to be able to move up and down, and can be moved in a direction toward the vacuum packaging unit 430 and in a direction opposite to the vacuum packaging unit 430 .

The vacuum packaging unit 430 accommodates the bundled structure or mixture in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In addition, the vacuum packing unit 430 sucks air remaining inside the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2, so that the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet ( The inside of P2) is formed in a vacuum state. Accordingly, the structure or the mixture accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 is not damaged by oxygen in the air or the like.

The vacuum packaging unit 430 is located between the product supply unit 100, the cushioning material supply unit 200, the product bundle unit 300, and the label attachment unit 450 of the product packing unit 400. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the vacuum packaging unit 430 is located in the central portion of the front end portion 10 .

The vacuum packaging unit 430 is continuous with the product bundle unit 300 . Specifically, the structure or the mixture passing through the second bundle part 312 of the product bundle part 300 may be moved to the vacuum packaging part 430 by the second bundle transfer part 322 .

The vacuum packing unit 430 is continuous with the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 . Specifically, the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 accommodated in the packing sheet accommodating unit 410 may be moved to the vacuum packaging unit 430 by the packing sheet transfer unit 420 .

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8A , the vacuum packing unit 430 includes a packing sheet holding member 431 and a packing sheet holding member 432 .

The packing sheet holding member 431 holds the moved first packing sheet P1 or second packing sheet P2 and releases the first packing sheet P1 or second packing sheet P2 that has been held. In one embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431 is configured to be movable toward the packing sheet accommodating portion 410, so that the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 can be gripped or released. can be configured. That is, in the above embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431 may also serve as the packing sheet transfer unit 420 .

The packing sheet holding member 431 supports the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 transferred by the packing sheet transfer unit 420 from the upper side. Accordingly, when the structure or mixture is accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, fluctuations can be minimized.

The packing sheet holding member 431 may be provided in any shape capable of supporting the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In one embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431 may be provided in a form of supporting the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 using air pressure. That is, in the above embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431 may be provided in a form similar to the cushioning material handle part 230 or the bundle transfer part 320.

A packing sheet holding member 432 is positioned below the packing sheet holding member 431 .

The packing sheet holding member 432 supports the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 together with the packing sheet holding member 431 . In this case, the packing sheet holding member 432 may be configured to support each corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In the illustrated embodiment, the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 are provided in the form of an envelope having a rectangular cross section. Accordingly, the packing sheet holding member 432 grips each corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 to support the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. can be configured.

The packing sheet holding member 432 grips the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 so that the structure or the mixture is accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. It can be provided in any form that can prevent any shaking when it is. In one embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 432 may be provided in the form of tongs.

Although not shown, the packing sheet holding member 432 may be configured to hold each vertex of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In the above embodiment, the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 can be stably held in the direction in which the structure or the mixture is accommodated, that is, the left side in the illustrated embodiment remains open. can Accordingly, the structure or the mixture can be stably accommodated.

Therefore, in a state where the packing sheet holding member 432 grips each corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, the packing sheet holding member 431 holds the first packing sheet P1 or When the upper side of the second packing sheet P2 is pulled (that is, when the packing sheet holding member 431 is moved upward or the amount of air pressure applied by the packing sheet holding member 431 is increased), the first packing sheet The opening and the inner space of (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2) are expanded so that the structure or the mixture can be accommodated in the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2).

A suction unit (not shown) may be provided in the vacuum packing unit 430 . The suction unit (not shown) is the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2) after the structure or the mixture is accommodated, the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2) inside It can be configured to inhale air. Accordingly, oxygen is removed from the inside of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2, so that damage to the structure or the mixture by oxygen can be prevented.

The suction unit (not shown) may be provided in the form of a nozzle. In addition, the suction unit (not shown) may be provided to be movable in a direction toward and opposite to the gripped first packing sheet P1 or second packing sheet P2. Accordingly, the suction unit (not shown) is partially accommodated in the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2), inside the first packing sheet (P1) or the second packing sheet (P2). The trapped air can be inhaled.

Also, the suction unit (not shown) may be configured to inject nitrogen into the inner space of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 from which air is removed. That is, oxygen may be removed from the inner space of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 by the suction unit (not shown), and only nitrogen may be retained.

In addition, a sealing unit (not shown) may be provided in the vacuum packing unit 430 . The sealing unit (not shown) seals the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 after the structure or the mixture is accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 can be configured. In one embodiment, the sealing unit (not shown) may compress and seal the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 using heat.

In one embodiment, the suction unit and the sealing unit may be located in the same direction with respect to the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. That is, for example, when the suction unit is located on the left side of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, the sealing unit also the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 can be located on the left side of

Preferably, the suction unit and the sealing unit may be located in a direction in which an open space of each corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 communicates with the outside.

Through the above process, the structure or the mixture passing through the vacuum packaging unit 430 and accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 may be defined as a product pack P. The product pack P may be moved to a subsequent process through the package transfer unit 440 .

Referring to FIG. 8B , a vacuum packing unit 430a according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

Compared to the vacuum packaging unit 430 according to the above-described embodiment, the vacuum packing unit 430a according to the present embodiment is different in the process of holding the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. there is Accordingly, hereinafter, the vacuum packaging unit 430a according to the present embodiment will be described, focusing on differences from the vacuum packaging unit 430 according to the above-described embodiment.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vacuum packing unit 430a includes a packing sheet holding member 431a and a packing sheet holding member 432a.

The packing sheet holding member 431a is a first packing sheet P1 or a second packing sheet P2 so that the structure or the mixture can be accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. open the

The packing sheet holding member 431a may be configured to hold the surface of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In the illustrated embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431a is configured to hold the upper surface of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

Although not shown, the packing sheet holding member 431a may be configured to hold the lower side of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In the above embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431a may hold the upper and lower surfaces of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, respectively.

The packing sheet holding member 431a may be provided in any form capable of holding or releasing the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 automatically or according to a control signal input by an operator.

In one embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 431a forms a vacuum state to hold the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, and releases the vacuum state to hold the first packing sheet P1 or It may be provided in a form capable of releasing the second packing sheet P2.

The packing sheet holding member 431a may be configured to be movable. That is, the packing sheet holding member 431a may be lifted while holding the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

Accordingly, one corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 is opened, and the structure or mixture can be accommodated.

The packing sheet holding member 432a holds the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In one embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 432a may hold the long edge, left and right edges of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 in the illustrated embodiment.

The packing sheet gripping member 432a may be configured to be actuated hydraulically or motorized. In the illustrated embodiment, the packing sheet gripping member 432a is provided in the form of tongs operated by hydraulic pressure.

A plurality of packing sheet holding members 432a may be provided. The plurality of packing sheet holding members 432a may hold the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, three packing sheet holding members 432a are provided on the left side and three on the right side, respectively, to grip the left edge and right edge of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. It consists of

The number and arrangement of the packing sheet holding members 432a may be changed.

Referring to FIGS. 8C and 8D , a vacuum packing unit 430b according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

Compared to the vacuum packaging units 430 and 430a according to the above-described embodiments, the vacuum packing unit 430b according to the present embodiment is a process of holding the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 There is a difference. Therefore, hereinafter, the vacuum packaging unit 430b according to the present embodiment will be described, focusing on differences from the vacuum packaging units 430 and 430a according to the above-described embodiments.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vacuum packaging unit 430b includes a packing sheet holding member 431b, a packing sheet holding member 432b, a moving tray 433b, a heater 434b, a guide unit 435b, and a conveyor 436b. includes

The packing sheet holding member 431b is a first packing sheet P1 or a second packing sheet P2 so that the structure or the mixture can be accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. open the

The packing sheet holding member 431b is inserted into the space of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 and then lifted to open the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. It can be.

The packing sheet holding member 431b may be configured to be movable. That is, the packing sheet holding member 431b may be lifted while being inserted into the space of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

The packing sheet holding member 431b may be configured to reciprocate in a direction toward and opposite to the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 . Accordingly, the packing sheet holding member 431b may be accommodated in or drawn out from the space along the longitudinal direction of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

The packing sheet holding member 431b may include a protrusion extending toward the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

A plurality of the protrusions may be provided. The plurality of protrusions may be spaced apart from each other along the width direction of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, in the illustrated embodiment, the left-right direction.

The protruding portion may be inserted into a space formed inside the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 through an opening formed in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

When the packing sheet holding member 431b is raised while the protrusion is inserted into the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 The upper surface may be raised together to open the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

Accordingly, one corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 is opened, and the structure or mixture can be accommodated.

The packing sheet holding member 432b holds the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. When the packing sheet holding member 431b is lifted, only the upper side of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 is lifted by the packing sheet holding member 432b, and the rest is held in its original position. It can be.

The packing sheet gripping member 432b may be configured to be actuated hydraulically or motorized. In the illustrated embodiment, the packing sheet holding member 432b is provided in the form of a clamp operated by hydraulic pressure.

The packing sheet holding member 432b may grip a corner adjacent to a corner where an opening is formed among corners of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 . In addition, a plurality of packing sheet holding members 432b are provided to hold the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 at different positions.

In the illustrated embodiment, two packing sheet gripping members 432b are provided to grip the front and rear edges of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, respectively. In the above embodiment, it will be understood that the opening is formed at the left corner.

The number and arrangement of the packing sheet holding members 432b may be changed.

The moving tray 433b moves the manufactured product pack P to the package transfer unit 440 . In addition, the moving tray 433b moves the structure or the mixture to be accommodated in the product pack P to the inner space of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

The movable tray 433b is provided to be movable in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 8c) and the width direction (front-rear direction in FIG. 8c) of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2.

Accordingly, the structure or the mixture seated on the movable tray 433b may be fitted to the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In addition, the manufactured product pack P may be fitted to the guide portion 435b.

The heater 434b fuses the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 in which the structure or the mixture is accommodated in an internal space using heat. As a result, the finished product pack P is sealed and communication with external air or the like is blocked. As a result, the structure or the mixture contained in the product pack P is not damaged.

The heater 434b may be positioned adjacent to the packing sheet holding member 431b. As described above, the packing sheet holding member 431b is configured to be able to move up and down. Accordingly, the heater 434b may also be provided to move up and down together with the packing sheet holding member 431b.

A plurality of heaters 434b may be provided. The plurality of heaters 434b may be disposed at different locations. An open corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 in which the structure or the mixture is accommodated may be positioned between a plurality of heaters 434b. The plurality of heaters 434b may heat the open edges to seal the product pack P.

In the illustrated embodiment, two heaters 434b are provided and are respectively positioned above and below the open corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. The upper heater 434b is positioned adjacent to the packing sheet holding member 431b and can be moved up and down together with the packing sheet holding member 431b. The lower heater 434b may be fixed adjacent to the packing sheet holding member 432b.

The heater 434b may be provided in any shape capable of forming the product pack P by sealing the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In one embodiment, the heater 434b may be provided in the form of forming the product pack P using an adhesive.

The guide part 435b functions as a passage through which the manufactured product pack P is moved toward the package transfer part 440 . The guide part 435b is located on the downstream side of the vacuum packing part 430b. In other words, the guide part 435b guides the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 in which the structure or the mixture is accommodated and sealed to the package transfer part 440 .

The guide portion 435b extends in the direction in which the product pack P moves, in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. The guide portion 435b extends in the above direction and includes a pair of walls spaced apart from each other and disposed to face each other. The product pack P may be moved through the space formed between the pair of walls.

The conveyor 436b moves the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 transferred through the packing sheet transfer unit 420 . The first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 may be moved by the conveyor 436b to a position held by the packing sheet holding member 431b.

The conveyor 436b may extend along one corner of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8C, the conveyor 436b extends in the front-to-rear direction.

In an embodiment not shown, a conveyor (not shown) extending in left and right directions may be further provided. In the above embodiment, the conveyor (not shown) may move the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 and the product pack P in the left and right directions.

The package transfer unit 440 transfers the product pack P to the label attaching unit 450 . The package transfer unit 440 is positioned between the vacuum packaging unit 430 and the label attaching unit 450 . In the illustrated embodiment, the package transfer unit 440 is located between the vacuum packaging unit 430 located on the front side and the label attachment unit 450 located on the rear side.

The package transfer unit 440 may be provided in any shape capable of transferring the product pack P. In the illustrated embodiment, the package transfer unit 440 is provided in the form of a conveyor belt extending between the vacuum packaging unit 430 and the label attachment unit 450 .

Among the ends of the package transfer unit 440 in the extending direction, one side facing the vacuum packaging unit 430, in the illustrated embodiment, the front side end may be positioned to overlap the vacuum packaging unit 430 in the vertical direction. In addition, the other end of the extension direction of the package transfer unit 440 toward the label attachment portion 450, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear side end may pass through the label attachment portion 450 and extend to the connecting rail 33. there is.

The label attaching unit 450 attaches a label to identify the contents of the product pack P, that is, the received structure or the mixture, to the product pack P. The label attaching unit 450 may receive information related to the contents of the product pack P from the outside.

The label attaching unit 450 may include any means capable of outputting the inputted information. In one embodiment, the label attaching unit 450 may include a label printer. The label output by the label attaching unit 450 may be formed in the form of a barcode.

At this time, the label output by the label attaching unit 450 may be provided in a viscous form on one side attached to the product pack P. That is, the label may be provided in the form of a label sticker.

The label attaching unit 450 may include any component for attaching the output label to the product pack P. In one embodiment, the label attachment unit 450 may include a roller for moving the printed label and attaching it to the product pack P.

The product pack P passing through the label attaching unit 450 and having the label attached is moved to the package transfer unit 440 and the continuous connecting rail 33 . The connection rail 33 is provided in the form of a conveyor belt, and can transfer the product pack P placed thereon to the package folding unit 500 of the rear end 20 .

As described above, in the front end 10 of the packaging system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, after the product is supplied, transport, lamination with a cushioning material, bundling, and the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing The process of producing the product pack (P) through acceptance and packing in the sheet (P2) proceeds. The packed product pack P is moved to the rear end 20, and is accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2 to be supplied to consumers.

Referring again to FIGS. 8E and 8F , a vacuum packing unit 400' according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

Compared to the vacuum packaging units 430, 430a, and 430b according to the above-described embodiments, the vacuum packing unit 400' according to the present embodiment has a lower level of the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. There is a difference in the preprocessing process and the moving process of the product pack (P).

In addition, as shown, in the case of the vacuum packaging unit 400' according to another embodiment of the present invention, it may be configured to include both a package transfer unit 440 and a label attachment unit 450 to be described later.

Since the process of supplying the product and the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 to the vacuum packaging unit 400' has been described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

In the illustrated embodiment, the vacuum packaging unit 440' includes a cabinet 441', a packing unit 442', a transfer unit 430', and a label attachment unit 440'.

The cabinet 441' movably supports the packing part 442'. In addition, the cabinet 441' may support the transfer unit 430' and the label attachment unit 440'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cabinet 441' has a shape in which a plurality of rectangular parallelepiped bodies are combined in which a height of a front side is higher than a height of a rear side and a length in a front-back direction is longer than a length in a left-right direction. The cabinet 441' accommodates the packing part 442' therein, supports the conveying part 430' and the label attaching part 440', and communicates with the outside to deliver products and packing sheets P1 and P2. It can be any shape that can be received.

The packing unit 442 'accommodates the goods delivered from the outside into the packing sheets P1 and P2 delivered from the outside, creates a vacuum state, and then substantially performs a sealing process.

The packing part 442' is located adjacent to the conveying part 430'. The product pack P, which has been vacuum-packed by the packing unit 442', may be transferred to the transfer unit 430' and moved to the outside of the vacuum packaging unit 440'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the packing unit 442' includes a base 442'a', a first shaft 421', a second shaft 422', an opening member 423', and a nozzle member 424'. and a sealing member 425'.

The base 442'a' is a portion on which the packing sheets P1 and P2 for accommodating products are seated. The base 442'a' may be positioned relatively lower among the components of the packing part 442'.

The base 442'a' may be movably provided. Specifically, the base 442'a' may be provided to be movable in a direction of the transfer unit 430' toward the tray 431' and in a direction opposite to the tray 431'.

The first shaft 421' and the second shaft 422' function as a guide' when the packing part 442' is moved in a vertical or horizontal direction. The first shaft 421' and the second shaft 422' are fixedly coupled to the cabinet 441'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first axis 421' controls movement of the opening member 423', the nozzle member 424' and the sealing member 425' in the vertical direction, and the second axis 422' controls the opening member 423'. The movement of the member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' in the horizontal direction may be guided.

The opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' are movably coupled to the first shaft 421'. The opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' may move along a direction in which the first axis 421' extends.

The first shaft 421' extends in one direction, up and down in the illustrated embodiment. Accordingly, it can be said that the first shaft 421' guides the movement of the opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' in the vertical direction, that is, the elevation.

The number and arrangement of the first shafts 421' may be changed.

The first shaft 421' is movably coupled to the second shaft 422'. At this time, it will be understood that the second shaft 422' is movably coupled along the extending direction of the first shaft 421'.

The opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' are movably coupled to the second shaft 422'. The opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' may move along a direction in which the second shaft 422' extends.

The second shaft 422' extends in the other direction, in the front-rear direction in the illustrated embodiment. Accordingly, it can be said that the second shaft 422' guides the movement of the opening member 423', the nozzle member 424', and the sealing member 425' in the forward and backward directions.

The opening member 423' opens one edge of the packing sheets P1 and P2 seated on the base 442'a' to form an opening in which products can be accommodated.

An opening member 423' is positioned adjacent to one corner of the base 442'a'. In the illustrated embodiment, the opening member 423' is positioned adjacent the left edge of the base 442'a'. In the above embodiment, it will be understood that the opening member 423' is configured to open the left edges of the packing sheets P1 and P2 seated on the base 442'a'.

The opening member 423' may be provided to be movable in a direction toward the base 442'a' and in a direction opposite to the base 442'a'. To this end, the opening member 423' may be connected to a separate rail (not shown') or a power source (not shown').

In the illustrated embodiment, the opening member 423' is provided to be movable in a rightward direction toward the base 442'a' and a leftward direction opposite to the base 442'a'. It can be.

A plurality of opening members 423' may be provided. The plurality of opening members 423' can support and press the inner surfaces of the packing sheets P1 and P2 (that is, the upper and lower surfaces surrounding the inner spaces of the packing sheets P1 and P2') at different positions. .

In the illustrated embodiment, the opening member 423' includes a first opening member 423a' located on the upper side and a second opening member 423b' located on the lower side adjacent to the first opening member 423a'. includes

The first opening member 423a' is positioned above the second opening member 423b'. Therefore, it is understood that after the opening member 423' is inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2, the first opening member 423a' supports and presses the upper inner surfaces of the packing sheets P1 and P2. It will be.

The first opening member 423a' is provided to be able to move up and down. That is, the first opening member 423a' may be raised or lowered along the direction in which the first shaft 421' extends. When the first opening member 423a' is partially inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2, the first opening member 423a' may be in a lowered state.

It will be appreciated that the elevation of the first opening member 423a' may be performed by the elevation of the second shaft 422' coupled to the first shaft 421'.

The second opening member 423b' is positioned below the first opening member 423a'. Therefore, it is understood that after the opening member 423' is inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2, the second opening member 423b' supports and presses the lower inner surfaces of the packing sheets P1 and P2. It will be.

The second opening member 423b' is maintained at a preset height. That is, the second opening member 423b' may be maintained at a predetermined height regardless of the elevation of the first opening member 423a'. Accordingly, the second opening member 423b' can maintain the lower inner surfaces of the packing sheets P1 and P2 at the predetermined height.

When the packing sheets P1 and P2 are seated on the base 442'a', the opening member 423' is directed toward the base 442'a' (ie, the right side in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2). and is partially inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2 through one corner (ie, the left corner in the illustrated embodiment) of the packing sheets P1 and P2.

When the opening member 423' is sufficiently inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2, the first opening member 423a' presses the inner surface of the upper side of the packing sheets P1 and P2 and is moved by a predetermined distance. At this time, the second opening member 423b' presses the inner surfaces of the lower sides of the packing sheets P1 and P2 and is maintained at the initial height.

Accordingly, the upper and lower surfaces of the one edge of the packing sheets P1 and P2 are spaced apart from each other, and the direction in which the one edge is located (ie, the left side in the illustrated embodiment) is open, and an opening for receiving products is opened. can be formed.

When a product is accommodated through the formed opening, the first opening member 423a' and the second opening member 423b' move in a direction opposite to the base 442'a' (ie, the left side in the illustrated embodiment). and can be drawn out from the packing sheets P1 and P2.

After the product is accommodated in the packing sheets P1 and P2 through the opening opened by the opening member 423', the nozzle member 424' removes gas inside the packing sheets P1 and P2.

A nozzle member 424' is positioned adjacent to the base 442'a'. In the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle member 424' is positioned above the base 442'a'.

The nozzle member 424' may be provided to be movable in a direction toward the base 442'a' and in a direction opposite to the base 442'a'. To this end, the nozzle member 424' may be connected to a separate rail (not shown') or a power source (not shown').

In the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle member 424' is provided to be movable in a rightward direction toward the base 442'a' and a leftward direction opposite to the base 442'a'. It can be.

The nozzle member 424' is provided to be able to move up and down. The nozzle member 424' extends in a direction toward the base 442'a'.

When the nozzle member 424' is moved toward the base 442'a', the extending end of the nozzle member 424' (i.e., the right end' in the illustrated embodiment) moves toward the packing sheets P1 and P2. can be accommodated inside. Further, when the nozzle member 424' is moved in a direction opposite to the base 442'a', the ends of the nozzle member 424' can be completely drawn out inside the packing sheets P1 and P2.

The nozzle member 424' may be formed to have an oval cross section. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle member 424' is formed to have a cross section in which the length in the horizontal direction is longer than the length in the vertical direction.

In the above embodiment, the nozzle member 424' can be more easily inserted into the packing sheets P1 and P2.

A plurality of nozzle members 424' may be provided. One nozzle member 424' among the plurality of nozzle members 424' may suction gas such as air contained in the packing sheets P1 and P2. Another nozzle member 424' among the plurality of nozzle members 424' may fill the inside of the packing sheets P1 and P2 with gas such as nitrogen.

In the illustrated embodiment, two nozzle members 424' are provided, including a first nozzle 424a' and a second nozzle 424b'. Any one of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may be configured to suck air contained in the packing sheets P1 and P2. The other one of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may be configured to fill the inside of the packing sheets P1 and P2 with nitrogen.

In the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle member 424' is positioned above the base 442'a', but is positioned between a plurality of sealing members 425'. That is, the nozzle member 424' is positioned between the upper first sealing member 425a' and the lower second sealing member 425b'.

Also, the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' are spaced apart from each other. In the illustrated embodiment, the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the front-back direction.

The first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may be disposed at the same height. In the illustrated embodiment, the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' are positioned adjacent to the first sealing member 425a' of the sealing member 425'.

The first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may have different lengths. In the illustrated embodiment, the extension length of the first nozzle 424a' is longer than that of the second nozzle 424b'.

The extension length of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' is such that the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' are moved toward the base 442'a' and the packing sheet ( Ends thereof may be accommodated inside the P1 and P2, respectively, and the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' are moved opposite to the base 442'a' so that the packing sheets P1 and P2 ) can be changed to any length that can be completely withdrawn from the inside.

After all the gas existing inside the packing sheets P1 and P2 is suctioned by one of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b', the first nozzle 424a ') and the second nozzle 424b' may fill nitrogen into the packing sheets P1 and P2.

That is, a process of sucking gas remaining in the packing sheets P1 and P2 and a process of filling nitrogen may be performed by different nozzles.

To this end, any one of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may communicate with an external suction apparatus'. Also, the other one of the first nozzle 424a' and the second nozzle 424b' may communicate with an external nitrogen source.

The sealing member 425' seals one edge of the packing sheets P1 and P2 where the product accommodation, air intake, and nitrogen filling processes are completed. Accordingly, the vacuum packaging process of the product may be completed.

A sealing member 425' is positioned adjacent to one corner of the base 442'a'. The sealing member 425' is positioned adjacent to the left edge of the base 442'a'. In the above embodiment, the sealing member 425 'is configured to seal the left edge of the packing sheets P1 and P2 seated on the base 442'a', that is, the edge in the direction in which the opening for receiving the product is formed. It will be understood.

The sealing member 425' may be provided to be movable in a direction toward the base 442'a' and in a direction opposite to the base 442'a'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing member 425' is provided to be movable in a rightward direction toward the base 442'a' and a leftward direction opposite to the base 442'a'. It can be.

The sealing member 425' may be provided in any shape capable of sealing the packing sheets P1 and P2 by coupling the one corner of the packing sheets P1 and P2. In one embodiment, the sealing member 425 ′ may be configured to seal the packing sheets P1 and P2 by heat-sealing or compressing one edge of the packing sheets P1 and P2 using heat or pressure.

A plurality of sealing members 425' may be provided. The plurality of sealing members 425' may respectively press the upper and lower sides of the one corner (ie, the left corner' in the illustrated embodiment) of the packing sheets P1 and P2 at different positions.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing member 425' includes a first sealing member 425a' located on the upper side and a second sealing member 425b' located on the lower side adjacent to the first sealing member 425a'. includes

The first sealing member 425a' is positioned above the second sealing member 425b'. Accordingly, it will be understood that the first sealing member 425a' contacts or presses the upper side of one of the corners of the packing sheets P1 and P2.

The first sealing member 425a' is provided to be able to move up and down. That is, the first sealing member 425a' may be raised or lowered along the direction in which the first shaft 421' extends. When the first sealing member 425a' presses the upper side of one corner of the packing sheets P1 and P2, the first sealing member 425a' may be in a lowered state.

The second sealing member 425b' is positioned below the first sealing member 425a'. Accordingly, it will be understood that as the sealing member 425' is operated, the second sealing member 425b' contacts or presses the lower side of the one corner of the packing member.

The second sealing member 425b' is provided to be able to move up and down. That is, the second sealing member 425b' may be raised or lowered along the direction in which the first shaft 421' extends. When the second sealing member 425b' presses the lower side of one corner of the packing sheets P1 and P2, the second sealing member 425b' may be raised to the top.

Before the sealing member 425' performs the sealing process, the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b' may be maintained in a maximum spaced apart state. That is, the first sealing member 425a' is positioned at the uppermost side, and the second sealing member 425b' is positioned at the lowermost side.

When the nozzle member 424' is withdrawn from the packing sheets P1 and P2 after completing the air intake and nitrogen filling process, the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b' interact with each other. can be moved towards That is, the first sealing member 425a' may be lowered, and the second sealing member 425b' may be raised.

At this time, since the edges of the packing sheets P1 and P2 are positioned between the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b', the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425a' It may be said that the member 425b' is lifted toward the packing sheets P1 and P2.

As the movement of the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b' continues, the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b' extend to the packing sheets P1 and P2. It is in contact with each of the corners. As described above, the first sealing member 425a' and the second sealing member 425b' adhere the edges of the packing sheets P1 and P2 by using heat or pressure, and are then moved to be spaced apart from each other. do.

Accordingly, the vacuum packaging process of the product can be completed without holding or pressurizing the product or the packing sheets P1 and P2 containing the product itself. Products vacuum-packed in the packing sheets P1 and P2 may be moved to an external device through the transfer unit 430'.

The transfer unit 430' moves the product pack P by the packing unit 442' and delivers it to an external device.

The transfer unit 430' is coupled to the cabinet 441'. Specifically, the transfer part 430' is supported by one part of the cabinet 441' that accommodates the packing part 442' and the other part.

The transfer part 430' extends in a direction away from the packing part 442'. Specifically, the conveying part 430' may extend such that one end thereof is positioned adjacent to the packing part 442' and the other end thereof is positioned opposite to the packing part 442'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the conveying part 430' extends in the forward and backward directions. This is due to the fact that the device for performing the subsequent process for the product pack P is located on the rear side of the vacuum packaging unit 440' according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the transfer unit 430 ′ is also not provided with a separate gripping member such as tongs for gripping a product or a vacuum-packed product. Accordingly, damage to the product due to external force applied in the process of holding the product can be prevented.

In the illustrated embodiment, the conveying unit 430' includes a tray 431', a rail member 432' and a conveying rail 433'.

The tray 431' receives and supports the product pack P placed on the base 442'a', that is, the packing sheets P1 and P2. The tray 431' may be moved together with the product pack P on which it is seated.

The tray 431' is moved along the rail member 432' in a direction opposite to the packing part 442' (ie, the rear side' in the illustrated embodiment), and the product pack P is transferred to an external device. can be moved

A tray 431' is positioned adjacent to the base 442'a'. In the illustrated embodiment, tray 431' is positioned adjacent to the rear side of base 442'a'.

As described above, the base 442'a' can be moved in a direction toward the tray 431' and in a direction opposite to the tray 431'. The product pack P may be moved toward the tray 431' together with the base 442'a'. The product pack P seated on the base 442'a' positioned adjacent to the tray 431' may be pushed by a separate member and moved to the tray 431'.

Alternatively, the base 442'a' is tiltably provided so that it can be tilted in shape while positioned adjacent to the tray 431'. In the above embodiment, the product pack P seated on the base 442'a' may be moved to the tray 431' along the inclined surface of the base 442'a'.

The tray 431' may have any shape capable of stably supporting the product pack P. In the illustrated embodiment, the tray 431' is provided in a rectangular plate shape.

The tray 431' is movably coupled to the rail member 432'. The tray 431' may move in the extension direction of the rail member 432', in the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment. Power for moving the tray 431' may be transmitted by the transport rail 433'.

The rail member 432' movably supports the tray 431'. The rail member 432' extends between the packing part 442' and an external device. In the illustrated embodiment, the rail member 432' has one end positioned adjacent to the packing portion 442' at the front and the other end positioned at the rear.

As described above, the extension direction and extension length of the rail member 432' can be changed according to the position of the packing part 442' and the external device.

The rail member 432' may be provided in any shape capable of movably supporting the tray 431'. In the illustrated embodiment, the rail member 432' is provided in the form of a bar to which the tray 431' is movably coupled.

A label attachment portion 440' is positioned on the rail member 432'. In the illustrated embodiment, the label attaching portion 440' is positioned at a middle portion of the extending portion of the rail member 432'. The product pack P, which is seated on the tray 431' and moved together with the tray 431', is temporarily stopped at the position where the label attachment unit 440' is disposed, so that the label can be attached.

The transport rail 433' is connected to the tray 431' and provides power for the tray 431' to move along the rail member 432'.

A transport rail 433' is positioned adjacent to the tray 431'. In the illustrated embodiment, the transport rail 433' is seated on a frame (not shown) positioned above the tray 431'. The position of the transport rail 433' can be arranged at any position that can provide power to the tray 431'.

The transport rail 433' may be provided in any form to provide power to the tray 431'. In the illustrated embodiment, the transport rail 433' is provided in the form of a caterpillar', and is coupled to the tray 431' by an arbitrary member. When the transport rail 433' is operated, the arbitrary member and the tray 431' can be moved together.

The label attaching unit 440' attaches a label to identify the product pack P that is vacuum-packed and moved by the transfer unit 430' to the product pack P.

The label attachment unit 440' is coupled to the cabinet 441'. Specifically, the label attaching portion 440' is supported by the other portion of the cabinet 441' that accommodates the packing portion 442'.

The label attaching portion 440' is positioned adjacent to the conveying portion 430'. Specifically, the label attachment portion 440' is located adjacent to the rail member 432' extending in one direction, and the product pack ( P) is arranged to identify and label it.

In the illustrated embodiment, the label attachment portion 440' is located in the middle of the extended length of the rail member 432'.

In the illustrated embodiment, the label attaching unit 440' includes a sensor unit 441' and a labeling unit 442'.

The sensor unit 441' is positioned adjacent to the rail member 432' and detects whether a product pack P is seated on the tray 431' moving along the rail member 432'.

The sensor unit 441' may be provided in any form capable of detecting the presence or absence of an arbitrary member such as a photo sensor, an infrared sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor. At this time, the sensor unit 441' may be configured to detect the existence of a member at a position higher than the tray 431'.

The information sensed by the sensor unit 441' is transmitted to the labeling unit 442'.

The labeling unit 442' performs a process of attaching a label to the product pack P according to the information sensed by the sensor unit 441'.

The labeling portion 442' is positioned adjacent to the sensor portion 441'. In the illustrated embodiment, the labeling unit 442' is disposed to face the sensor unit 441' with the rail member 432' interposed therebetween.

The labeling unit 442' may include a component for printing a label for identifying the product pack P, a component for attaching the printed label to the product pack P, and the like.

Accordingly, the sensor unit 441' detects only when the vacuum-packed product is seated on the tray 431' and moved, and the labeling unit 442' may operate according to the result. Accordingly, malfunction of the label attaching unit 440' can be prevented in advance, and a label for identification of the product pack P can be reliably attached.

(2) rear end (20) description of

Hereinafter, the rear end 20 provided in the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16 .

The rear end 20 performs a second packaging operation of the products supplied to the packaging system 1 . In other words, the rear end 20 is responsible for packaging the product packaged in the form of a product pack P through the front end 10 into a box such as the first box B1 or the second box B2. Do it. Products packaged in a box shape passing through the rear end 20 can be shipped and supplied to consumers.

The rear end 20 is electrically connected to an external power source (not shown). Power for operating the rear end 20 may be supplied from an external power source (not shown).

The rear end 20 is physically connected to the front end 10 . The product pack P formed while passing through the front end 10 may be transferred to the rear end 20 through the connecting rail 33 .

The rear end 20 is electrically connected to the front end 10 . The operation of the rear end 20 and the operation of the front end 10 may be interlocked with each other. Accordingly, product packaging can be continuously and smoothly performed without interruption or delay.

The rear end 20 is physically partitioned from the front end 10 . That is, as shown in FIG. 9 , a partition wall 30 is provided between the rear end 20 and the front end 10 to physically partition the rear end 20 and the front end 10 . In addition, as described above, the opening 32 is formed in the partition wall 30 and functions as a passage through which the connecting rail 33 passes. Accordingly, the product pack P is moved between the rear end 20 and the front end 10, but other members are not moved arbitrarily.

In the illustrated embodiment, the length of the rear end 20 in the front-back direction is longer than the length in the left-right direction. One side of the direction in which the rear end 20 extends long, in the illustrated embodiment, the front side may be connected to the connecting rail 33. The other side of the direction in which the rear end 20 extends long, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment, the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) in which the packaging operation is completed may be stored and supplied to the outside.

Each component of the rear end 20 described below may be physically and electrically connected. A product for which work has been performed by any one of the components of the rear end 20 may be transferred to another component. In addition, the operating process of each component of the rear end 20 is interlocked with each other, so that product packaging can be continuously performed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the rear end 20 includes a package folding unit 500, an air cap supply unit 600, a box supply unit 700, a box packing unit 800, and a labeling unit 900.

The package folding unit 500 performs an operation of folding the corners (ie, wings) of the product pack P produced in the front end unit 10 . The product pack P, which has been folded while passing through the package folding unit 500, is deformed into a rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be easily accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2.

Specifically, in the product pack P produced in the front end 10, the product (ie, the structure or mixture) is accommodated in the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, and the first packing sheet (P1) and the 2nd packing sheet P2 are in the sealed state. Accordingly, each corner of the first packing sheet P1 and the second packing sheet P2 remains spread out, so that the product pack P occupies an excessive space.

Accordingly, the package folding unit 500 performs an operation of folding each corner of the product pack P to deform the shape of the product pack P into a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

The package folding unit 500 is connected to the front end 10 . Specifically, the package folding unit 500 is connected to the front end 10 through the connecting rail 33 . The packed product pack P passing through the front end 10 may be delivered to the package folding unit 500 via the connection rail 33 .

The package folding unit 500 may include a plurality of folding pads. Each folding pad may fold the corner of the product pack P in different directions. As can be seen from the name, the plurality of folding pads may be provided in a plate shape.

As most illustrated in FIG. 14 , the package folding unit 500 according to the illustrated embodiment includes a first package folding pad 510 and a second package folding pad 520 .

The first package folding pad 510 folds one side and the opposite side of the product pack P, the front side and the rear side edge in the illustrated embodiment. The first package folding pad 510 is formed in a plate shape, and may be provided to be liftable in a vertical direction.

Therefore, when the product pack P is elevated by an arbitrary elevating member (eg, similar to the above-described cushioning material transfer unit 220 or bundle transfer unit 320) and positioned at a specific position, the first package folding pad ( 510) moves up and down and presses or strikes the one side and the other edge of the product pack P. Accordingly, the one side and the other edge of the product pack P may be folded upward or downward.

A plurality of first package folding pads 510 may be provided. The plurality of first package folding pads 510 may press or hit the edges of the product pack P at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, two first package folding pads 510 are provided, and are located on the front side and the rear side of the product pack P, respectively. In other words, the product pack P lifted to perform the folding operation is positioned between the plurality of first package folding pads 510 .

At this time, each corner of the product pack P at which the first package folding pad 510 performs the folding operation is at each corner of the product pack P at which the folding operation is performed by the second package folding pad 520. formed longer than Accordingly, it will be understood that the extended length of the first package folding pad 510 (ie, the length in the left-right direction) may be longer than the extended length of the second package folding pad 520 (ie, the length in the front-back direction). will be.

The shapes of the first package folding pad 510 and the second package folding pad 520 may be changed according to the shape of the product pack P.

The second package folding pad 520 folds the other side and the other side opposite to the other side of the product pack P, the left and right corners in the illustrated embodiment. The second package folding pad 520 is formed in a plate shape, and may be provided to be liftable in a vertical direction.

Therefore, when the product pack P is lifted by the arbitrary elevating member and positioned at the specific position, the second package folding pad 520 is moved up and down, and the other side and the other side of the product pack P are moved up and down. Press or hit the other corner. Accordingly, the other side and the other side of the product pack P may be folded upward or downward.

A plurality of second package folding pads 520 may be provided. The plurality of second package folding pads 520 may press or hit the edges of the product pack P at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, two second package folding pads 520 are provided and positioned on the left and right sides of the product pack P, respectively. In other words, the product pack P lifted to perform the folding operation is positioned between the plurality of second package folding pads 520 .

As described above, each corner of the product pack P folded by the second package folding pad 520 is shorter than each corner of the product pack P folded by the first package folding pad 510. . Therefore, as described above, the extended length of the second package folding pad 520 (ie, the length in the front-back direction) is shorter than the extended length of the first package folding pad 510 (ie, the length in the left-right direction).

At this time, it is preferable that the first package folding pad 510 and the second package folding pad 520 fold each corner of the product pack P in the same direction. That is, when the first package folding pad 510 is raised and the corner of the product pack P is folded, the second package folding pad 520 is also raised and the corner of the product pack P is folded. Similarly, when the first package folding pad 510 descends and folds the corner of the product pack P, the second package folding pad 520 also descends and folds the corner of the product pack P.

Therefore, each corner of the product pack P is folded so as to lean toward one of the upper and lower directions, so that it can be easily accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2. Preferably, each corner of the product pack (P) is preferably folded so as to lean toward the upper side. In the above embodiment, the product pack P can be easily accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2 in a direction from top to bottom.

Meanwhile, a heater member (reference numeral not indicated) may be provided adjacent to the first package folding pad 510 or the second package folding pad 520 . As described above, the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 may be formed of an aluminum material. Accordingly, the heater member (reference numeral not indicated) heats the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2 on which the folding operation has been performed, thereby forming the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. can be kept in a folded state.

The product pack (P) for which the folding operation has been performed by the package folding unit 500 is moved to the box supply unit 700, and the first box (B1) together with the air cap A manufactured in the air cap supply unit 600 Alternatively, it is accommodated in the second box (B2).

The air cap supply unit 600 manufactures and supplies the air cap A. The manufactured air cap (A) is accommodated in the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) together with the product pack (P). That is, the air cap (A) serves to buffer the external impact applied to the first box (B1) or the product pack (P) accommodated in the first box (B1).

The air cap A may be delivered from an external supply source (not shown). At this time, when the air is filled and supplied to the air cap (A), there is a concern that the volume is increased and storage and processing become inconvenient. Therefore, the air cap supply unit 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives the air cap A that is not filled with air, fills it with air, transports it, and accommodates it in the first box B1 or the second box B2. configured to be able to

The air cap (A) may be provided in the form of a roll (roll). That is, the air cap (A) may be provided in the form of one roll that is continuously connected, rather than being supplied individually in a pre-cut state. Accordingly, the air cap supply unit 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a cutting member (not shown) for cutting the roll-shaped air cap A. The cutting member (not shown) extends in the height direction of the roll-shaped air cap A, in the front and rear directions in the illustrated embodiment, to cut the air cap A to a predetermined length.

In addition, the cutting member (not shown) may be configured to reciprocate in its extending direction, forward and backward in the illustrated embodiment, and cut the air cap A to a preset length. In another embodiment, the cutting member (not shown) may be configured to move radially inward of the air cap (A) and cut the air cap (A) to a preset length. In one embodiment, the cutting member (not shown) may be provided in the form of a cutter knife.

In this case, the cutting member (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to any one sub roller 620 among a plurality of sub rollers 620 to be described later. In one embodiment, the cutting member (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the sub roller 620 positioned at the lowermost side among the plurality of sub rollers 620 .

The air cap supply unit 600 is energized with other components of the rear end 20, in the illustrated embodiment, the package folding unit 500, the box supply unit 700, the box packing unit 800, and the labeling unit 900. can possibly be connected. The operation of the air cap supply unit 600 is interlocked with the package folding unit 500, the box supply unit 700, the box packing unit 800, and the labeling unit 900, so that the packaging operation can be continuously performed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the air cap supply unit 600 includes a main roller 610, a sub roller 620, an air cap holder 630, and a filling unit 640.

The main roller 610 supports an air cap A in the form of a roll supplied from an external supply source (not shown). In the illustrated embodiment, the main roller 610 is located on the leftmost side of each component of the air cap supply unit 600.

The main roller 610 may be rotatably provided. In other words, the main roller 610 may be rotated together with the roll-type air cap A, so that the roll-type air cap A may move toward the sub-roller 620 .

In another embodiment, the main roller 610 may rotatably support the roll-shaped air cap (A). In the above embodiment, in order for the rolled-type air cap (A) to proceed, any component that pulls the roll-type air cap (A) from the outside may be provided.

The main roller 610 extends in one direction, in the fore-and-aft direction in the illustrated embodiment. It will be understood that the extending direction of the main roller 610 is the same as the extending direction of the air cap A in the form of a wound roll.

The main roller 610 may be rotated in one direction, the forward and backward directions in the illustrated embodiment as an axis. In the above-described other embodiment, the main roller 610 may rotatably support the roll-shaped air cap (A) in the front-rear direction as an axis.

The main roller 610 may have a larger diameter than the sub roller 620 . This is to stably support the uncut roll-type air cap (A).

The main roller 610 is connected to the sub roller 620 through an air cap (A) in the form of a roll.

The sub roller 620 pulls the roll-shaped air cap (A) wound around the main roller 610, and at the same time changes the traveling direction of the roll-type air cap (A). As described above, the cutting member (not shown) is provided adjacent to the sub roller 620 so that the roll-type air cap A can be cut into a predetermined size.

A plurality of sub rollers 620 may be provided. The plurality of sub-rollers 620 may be configured to change the traveling direction while pulling the roll-type air cap A at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, three sub-rollers 620 are provided, two on the upper side and one on the lower side. In this case, the lower sub roller 620 may be positioned between two upper sub rollers 620 .

The sub-roller 620 is wound with an air cap (A) in the form of a roll. The sub roller 620 may be rotatably provided. As the sub-roller 620 rotates in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction, the air cap A in the form of a wound roll may progress or extend while receiving tension in the opposite direction to the main roller 610. can

The air cap (A) in the form of a roll passing through the sub roller 620 is cut to a predetermined length, that is, to a size suitable for being accommodated in the first box (B1) or the second box (B2), and the air cap holder 630 is moved by

The air cap holder 630 holds the cut air cap A and moves it to the filling part 640 .

The air cap holder 630 may be provided in any shape capable of holding and releasing the cut air cap A. In the illustrated embodiment, the air cap holder 630 is provided in a form capable of holding and releasing the cut air cap A using air pressure.

The air cap holder 630 is provided to be movable between the main roller 610 or the sub roller 620 and the filling part 640 . In the illustrated embodiment, the air cap holder 630 is provided to be movable in the forward and backward directions. In order to guide the movement of the air cap holder 630, a guide rail (not shown) extending along the movement path of the air cap holder 630 may be provided.

In one embodiment, the air cap holder 630 may be provided to be able to move up and down. The air cap holder 630 may be lowered to hold the cut air cap A, then raised again after holding the cut air cap A, and moved toward the filling part 640 . In addition, the air cap holder 630 reaching vertically upward of the filling part 640 may descend toward the filling part 640 to release the cut air cap A.

The filling unit 640 fills the cut and transported air cap (A) with air so that the air cap (A) can protect the product pack (P) from external impact. The filling part 640 is spaced apart from the main roller 610 and the sub roller 620 .

The filling unit 640 may be provided in any shape capable of filling air into the air cap (A). In the illustrated embodiment, the filling unit 640 is provided in the form of a nozzle extending in the left and right directions. In the above embodiment, the filling part 640 is inserted into the air cap (A) by a predetermined length, filled with air, etc., and is moved in the opposite direction to the air cap (A) to be taken out of the air cap (A). It can be. In the above embodiment, the filling unit 640 may be provided to be movable in the left and right directions.

At this time, when another part of the air cap (A) is opened when the filling part 640 is filled with air, etc., there is a possibility that the filled air or the like is arbitrarily ejected. Thus, the filling part 640 is provided with a sealing member in the form of tongs, and while the filling part 640 is partially inserted into the air cap (A) to fill the air, the other corner of the air cap (A), In particular, it may be configured to seal the corner of the direction in which the filling part 640 is inserted.

When the filling operation of the filling unit 640 is completed, each corner of the air cap A may be sealed. To this end, a separate member for sealing each corner of the air cap (A) by heating or pressing may be provided in the filling part 640 .

The air cap (A) filled with air or the like by the filling unit 640 is moved to the box supply unit 700, and is accommodated in the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) together with the product pack (P). .

The box supply unit 700 includes containers supplied from the outside and accommodates product packs P and air caps A in the containers. The container in which the product pack P and the air cap A are accommodated by the box supply unit 700 is moved to the box packing unit 800, packed, and then moved to the labeling unit 900.

The container supplied and contained by the box supply unit 700 may be provided in any shape capable of accommodating the product pack P and the air cap A. In the illustrated embodiment, the container may be provided as a first box (B1) or a second box (B2) made of paper.

The box supply unit 700 may be connected to an external container supply source (not shown). The first box B1 and the second box B2 processed by the box supply unit 700 may be supplied from the external container supply source (not shown).

The box supply unit 700 may be energized and connected to other components of the rear end unit 20 . Accordingly, the operation of the box supply unit 700 is interlocked with the package folding unit 500, the air cap supply unit 600, the box packing unit 800, and the labeling unit 900, so that the packaging operation can be continuously performed. .

The box supply unit 700 is continuous with the package folding unit 500 , the air cap supply unit 600 and the box packing unit 800 . The product pack (P) folded in the package folding unit 500 and the air cap (A) supplied from the air cap supply unit 600 are delivered to the box supply unit 700, and the first box B1 or the second box B1 is contained. It can be accommodated in box B2. In addition, the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) in which the product pack (P) and the air cap (A) are accommodated may be moved to the box packing unit (800).

A plurality of box supply units 700 may be provided. A plurality of box supply units 700 may be spaced apart from each other and configured to supply boxes of different sizes. In the illustrated embodiment, the box supply unit 700 includes a first box supply unit 700a located on the left side and a second box supply unit 700b located on the right side.

The first box supply unit 700a located on the left side is configured to receive and supply the first box B1. In addition, the second box supply unit (700b) located on the right side is configured to remove and supply the second box (B2). As shown, the first box (B1) is formed to have a smaller volume than the second box (B2), the first box supply unit (700a) and the second box supply unit (700b) can supply boxes of different sizes. there is.

The first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b are different in the type and size of the box to be supplied, but the other components and operating principles are almost similar, so in the following description, the first box supply unit 700a and The second box supply unit 700b is commonly referred to as the box supply unit 700 and will be described.

In the illustrated embodiment, the box supply unit 700 includes a box storage unit 710, a containment unit 720, a lower spacing member supply unit 730, an upper spacing member supply unit 740 and a box expansion unit 750. .

The box storage unit 710 receives the first box B1 or the second box B2 supplied from the outside and transfers the received first box B1 or the second box B2 to the containment unit 720. do. The box storage unit 710 is formed open so that the first box B1 or the second box B2 can be easily accommodated and stored.

A plurality of box storage units 710 may be provided. A plurality of box storage units 710 may be provided at different locations and communicate with the outside. An operator may store the first box B1 or the second box B2 in each box storage unit 710 automatically or manually. In the illustrated embodiment, the first box B1 is provided on the left side (ie, the box storage unit 710 provided in the first box supply unit 700a), and the right side (ie, the box storage unit 710 provided in the first box supply unit 700a) is provided on the right side (ie, the second box supply unit 700b). A second box B2 is supplied to the box storage unit 710 .

The box storage unit 710 has a predetermined space. The first box (B1) or the second box (B2) is accommodated in the predetermined space. At this time, the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) are stored in a folded state to minimize the space they occupy. Accordingly, in order to be in a state in which the product pack P or the air cap A can be accommodated in the first box B1 and the second box B2, the first box B1 or the second box B2 A process of folding and assembling is required, which is achieved by the containment unit 720.

The containment unit 720 folds the first box B1 or the second box B2 stored in the box storage unit 710 to provide a space for accommodating the product pack P or the air cap A. . Since the process of folding the first box B1 or the second box B2 by the box unit 720 is a well-known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

A plurality of containment units 720 may be provided. The plurality of containment parts 720 are provided at different locations, and the first box B1 or the second box B2 accommodated in the plurality of box storage parts 710 can be independently folded. In the illustrated embodiment, two containment units 720 are provided, and are provided in the first box supply unit 700a on the left side and the second box supply unit 700b on the right side, respectively.

The lower spacer member supply unit 730 and the upper spacer member supply unit 740 accommodate the spacer members in the first box B1 or the second box B2 folded by the containment unit 720 . Accordingly, the product pack P accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2 is not damaged by an external force applied to the lower or upper side of the first box B1 or the second box B2. do.

The spacing member may be formed of a material having predetermined elasticity, such as a sponge. The spacing member is disposed inside the first box B1 or the second box B2 and adjacent to the bottom surfaces of the first box B1 and the second box B2.

As described above, the first box B1 and the second box B2 have different sizes. Accordingly, the spacing member may be divided into a first spacing member G1 having a smaller size and a second spacing member G2 having a larger size. It will be understood that the first spacer member G1 is supplied and accommodated in the first box B1 and the second spacer G2 is supplied and accommodated in the second box B2.

The lower spacing member supply unit 730 supplies one of the first spacing member G1 and the second spacing member G2 to the first box B1 or the second box B2. In addition, the upper spacer member supply unit 740 supplies any one of the first spacer member G1 and the second spacer member G2 to the first box B1 or the second box B2.

As can be seen from the name, the spacer member supplied by the lower spacer member supply unit 730 is located on the lower side of the inner space of the first box B1 or the second box B2. The product pack P and the air cap A may be seated on the spacer supplied by the lower spacer supply unit 730 .

In addition, the spacer member supplied by the upper spacer member supply unit 740 is positioned above the inner space of the first box B1 or the second box B2. The spacer member supplied by the upper spacer member supply unit 740 may be seated on the product pack P or the air cap A.

Therefore, after the lower spacer member supply unit 730 supplies the spacer member and the product pack P and the air cap A are accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2, the upper spacer member supply unit ( It will be appreciated that the operations may be performed in the order in which 740) supplies the spacing members.

A plurality of lower spacing member supplying units 730 and upper spacing member supplying units 740 may be provided. Each of the plurality of lower spacing member supplying units 730 and upper spacing member supplying unit 740 attaches a different one of the first spacing member G1 and the second spacing member G2 to the first box B1 or the first box B1. 2 boxes (B2) can be supplied.

In the illustrated embodiment, two lower spacing member supply units 730 are provided, including a first spacing member supply unit 731 and a second spacing member supply unit 732 . The first spacer member supply unit 731 supplies the first spacer G1 formed in a smaller size to the first box B1 formed in a smaller size. In addition, the second spacer member supply unit 732 supplies the second spacer G2 formed in a larger size to the second box B2 formed in a larger size.

Similarly, in the illustrated embodiment, two upper spacing member supply units 740 are provided, including a first spacing member supply unit 741 and a second spacing member supply unit 742 . The first spacer member supply unit 741 supplies the first spacer G1 formed in a smaller size to the first box B1 formed in a smaller size. In addition, the second spacer member supply unit 742 supplies the second spacer G2 formed in a larger size to the second box B2 formed in a larger size.

In the illustrated embodiment, a single product pack P may be accommodated in the first box B1 in the horizontal direction, and a plurality of product packs P may be accommodated and stacked in the second box B2 in the horizontal direction, respectively. .

The lower spacing member supply unit 730 and the upper spacing member supply unit 740 may be provided in any shape capable of holding, moving, and releasing the first and second spacing members G1 and G2. In one embodiment, the lower spacing member supply unit 730 and the upper spacing member supply unit 740 may be provided in a form that performs the above operation using pneumatic pressure similarly to the air cap holder 630 .

The box expansion unit 750 is partially accommodated and drawn out of the upper opening of the first box B1 or the second box B2 enclosed by the containment unit 720 and maintains the open state of the upper opening, The first spacer (G1), the second spacer (G2), the product pack (P) and the air cap (A) can be easily accommodated in the first box (B1) and the second box (B2).

Accordingly, the process of opening the entrance of the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) by the box expansion unit 750 is that the above-described lower spacing member supply unit 730 opens the first spacing member (G1) or the second spacing member (G1). It is preferable to perform the step of supplying the member (G2) to the first box (B1) or the second box (B2).

The box expansion unit 750 may be provided to be able to move up and down. The box extension 750 may be lowered and moved toward the opening of the first box B1 or the second box B2. At this time, the lower end of the box extension 750 may be partially accommodated in the inner space of the first box B1 or the second box B2. After the expansion of the opening is performed, the box extension 750 may be raised and spaced apart from the first box B1 or the second box B2.

The box expansion unit 750 presses the side wall of the first box B1 or the second box B2 to expand the opening of the first box B1 or the second box B2 or to keep it open. It may be provided in any form. In one embodiment, the box expansion unit 750 may be formed to have a plurality of inclined surfaces extending obliquely radially outward along a direction from the lower side to the upper side. In the above embodiment, the number of inclined surfaces may be changed according to the shape of the first box B1 or the second box B2.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) both have a rectangular column shape including an opening of a rectangular cross-section, and the box extension 750 is two pairs of inclined surfaces facing each other. , that is, it may include a total of four inclined surfaces.

In the above embodiment, the box expansion unit 750 may be lowered until the plurality of inclined surfaces contact each corner of the first box B1 or the second box B2, and then raised again.

As described above, in order to accommodate the first spacer (G1), the second spacer (G2), the air cap (A) and the product pack (P) in the first box (B1) or the second box (B2) , The box supply unit 700 is a receiving member (not shown) for selectively holding and releasing any one or more of the first spacing member G1, the second spacing member G2, the air cap A, and the product pack P. city) may be included. In one embodiment, the accommodating member (not shown) is the first spacing member (G1), the second spacing member by using pneumatic pressure, such as the shock absorber handle portion 230, the bundle transfer portion 320 and the packing sheet holding member 431, the second spacing member (G2), the air cap (A) and the product pack (P) can be configured to hold and release.

The accommodating member (not shown) may be positioned between the package folding unit 500 and the box packing unit 800 in the direction in which the rear end 20 extends, in the front-back direction in the illustrated embodiment. In addition, the accommodating member (not shown) is provided between the air cap supply unit 600 or the first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b in the width direction of the rear end 20 and in the left and right directions in the illustrated embodiment. can be located in In other words, the accommodating member (not shown) may be positioned adjacent to the central portion of the rear end portion 20 .

In addition, the accommodating member (not shown) may be provided to be movable in a direction in which the rear end portion 20 extends or in a width direction of the rear end portion 20 . In other words, the accommodating member (not shown) may be moved in the forward and backward directions between the package folding unit 500 and the box packing unit 800 . Also, the accommodating member (not shown) may be moved in the left and right directions between the air cap supply unit 600 or the first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b.

Accordingly, the receiving member (not shown) includes the product pack P passing through the package folding unit 500, the air cap A supplied from the air cap supply unit 600, the first box supply unit 700a, and the first box supply unit 700a. The first spacer G1 and the second spacer G2 supplied from the two-box supply unit 700b may be held and moved to be accommodated in the first box B1 and the second box B2.

An example in which the product pack P, the air cap A, the first spacer G1 or the second spacer G2 are accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2 is as follows.

When the product pack P, the air cap A, and the first spacing member G1 are accommodated in the first box B1, the first spacing member G1 is first placed on the bottom surface of the first box B1. Accepted. Then, after the product pack (P) is accommodated, the air cap (A) is accommodated in the first box (B1) to surround the corner of the product pack (P) in the horizontal direction. That is, on a cross section in the horizontal direction, the air cap (A) is disposed radially outside the product pack (P) to surround the product pack (P). Next, the first spacing member G1 is accommodated on the upper side of the product pack P.

When the product pack P, the air cap A, and the second spacing member G2 are accommodated in the second box B2, the second spacing member G2 is first placed on the bottom of the second box B2. Accepted. Then, after the product pack (P) is accommodated, the air cap (A) is accommodated in the second box (B2) to surround the corner of the product pack (P) in the horizontal direction. That is, as in the above example, on the cross section in the horizontal direction, the air cap (A) is disposed radially outside the product pack (P) to surround the product pack (P). Next, the second spacing member G2 is accommodated on the upper side of the product pack P.

In an embodiment in which a plurality of product packs P are accommodated in a single first box B1 or a second box B2, an air cap A and a first spacing member G1 are placed between each product pack P. ) or the second spacing member G2 may be positioned. That is, the product pack P may be alternately stacked with the air cap A, the first spacer G1 or the second spacer G2.

The box storage unit 710, the containment unit 720, the lower spacing member supply unit 730 and the upper spacing member supply unit 740 provide a first spacing member G1, a second spacing member G2, and an air cap A ) and the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) in which the product pack (P) is accommodated are moved to the box packing unit (800).

The box packing unit 800 includes a first spacer (G1), a second spacer (G2), an air cap (A), and a first box (B1) and a second box (B2) in which the product pack (P) is accommodated. It is transferred toward the labeling unit 900. At the same time, the box packing unit 800 packs the first box B1 and the second box B2 and accommodates the first spacer member G1, the second spacer member G2, the air cap A, and the product pack. (P) to prevent any departure.

Box packing unit 800 may be provided in any form capable of transporting the first box (B1) and the second box (B2). In one embodiment, it may be provided in the form of a conveyor belt capable of supporting and transporting the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) from the lower side.

The box packing unit 800 may be provided in any shape capable of packing and taping the first box B1 and the second box B2. In one embodiment, the box packing unit 800 presses and folds the wings of the first box B1 and the second box B2 (that is, the foldable surface portion protruding upward), and then performs a taping operation It may be provided in the form of

A plurality of box packing units 800 may be provided. The plurality of box packing units 800 may pack the first box B1 or the second box B2 at different positions. In the illustrated embodiment, the box packing unit 800 is provided with two of a first box packing unit 810 located on the left side and a second box packing unit 820 located on the right side. In the illustrated embodiment, the first box packing unit 810 may be configured to pack the first box B1 and the second box packing unit 820 to pack the second box B2.

At this time, the first box packing unit 810 and the second box packing unit 820 may operate independently of each other. That is, the box packing unit 800 may be controlled to operate at least one of the first box packing unit 810 and the second box packing unit 820 .

By the box packing unit 800, the first box B1 and the second box B2 are moved to the labeling unit 900.

The labeling unit 900 attaches label paper to the first box B1 or the second box B2 that has been packed, and loads and stores the first box B1 or the second box B2.

A process performed by the labeling unit 900 may be defined as the most recent process of the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the product pack P that has passed through the labeling unit 900 is shipped and can be delivered to the consumer.

The labeling unit 900 is located on the other side opposite to the package folding unit 500 in the direction in which the rear end 20 extends, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment. Although not shown, a member for moving the product pack P loaded in the labeling unit 900 (that is, the product pack P accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2) is a labeling unit. (900).

The labeling unit 900 is connected to the box packing unit 800. The first box B1 and the second box B2 passing through the box packing unit 800 may be delivered to the labeling unit 900 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the labeling unit 900 includes a printer 910 , a first stack 920 and a second stack 930 .

The printer 910 prints a label to be attached to the outside of the delivered first box (B1) or second box (B2), and attaches the printed label to the first box (B1) or second box (B2). . In one embodiment, the printer 910 may be provided in the form of a label printer capable of printing arbitrary information on sticker-type label paper. Also, the arbitrary information to be printed may be in the form of a barcode.

The operation of the printer 910 may be interlocked with the operation of the box packing unit 800 . That is, the printer 910 may be interlocked with the operating speed of the box packing unit 800 to adjust the printing and attaching speed of the label.

The first box B1 or the second box B2 to which labels are attached by the printer 910 are moved to the first stack 920 or the second stack 930 and stacked.

The first stack 920 and the second stack 930 accommodate the product pack P (that is, the product pack P accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2) for which all operations have been completed, and It is a layered space. The first stack 920 and the second stack 930 may be continuous with one end in the direction in which the box packing unit 800 extends, and the rear end in the illustrated embodiment.

The first stack 920 and the second stack 930 may accommodate either one or the other of the first box B1 and the second box B2, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the first stack 920 located on the left accommodates the first box B1 moved along the first box packing unit 810 on the left. In addition, the second stack 930 located on the right side accommodates the second box B2 moved along the second box packing part 820 on the right side.

The first stack 920 and the second stack 930 may accommodate the first box B1 and the second box B2 in any shape. In the illustrated embodiment, as can be seen from the names, the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) are stacked and accommodated in the first stack 920 and the second stack 930 in the vertical direction, respectively.

The first box B1 or the second box B2 stacked on the first stack 920 and the second stack 930 may be pulled out by a worker or any mechanical device and delivered to a consumer.

3. According to an embodiment of the present invention Packaging system(1) An explanation of how this works

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 , a process in which the packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is operated to perform a product packaging operation will be described in detail.

The packaging system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a packaging operation on products supplied through the various components described above, and finally products accommodated in the first box B1 or the second box B2. It can be processed in the form of a pack (P).

The operation sequence of the packaging system 1 described below will be understood with reference to the arrows shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 .

First, a product is supplied to the product supply unit 100 . In one embodiment, the product may be a PCB board or the like. The product supplied to the product supply unit 100 is moved between the cushioning material supply unit 200 and the product bundle unit 300 through the first product line L1 or the second product line L2.

A buffer material is supplied to the buffer material supply unit 200 . The cushioning material loaded in the cushioning material loading unit 210 is a space where the product is located by the cushioning material transport unit 220 and the cushioning material handle unit 230, that is, the space between the above-described cushioning material supply unit 200 and the product bundle unit 300. are moved

At this time, the product and the cushioning material may be stacked randomly or alternately, or stacked in a form in which the cushioning material surrounds the lower and upper sides of the product.

The laminated structure of the product and the cushioning material is moved to the product bundle unit 300 . At this time, the laminated structure may be moved through a conveyor belt system or the like. The product bundling unit 300 bundles (that is, bundles) the passed laminated structure using a synthetic resin string or the like. Accordingly, the product and the cushioning material may be in the form of a kind of pile.

The product passing through the product bundle unit 300 and the cushioning material proceed toward the product packing unit 400 . The product packing unit 400 opens the previously accommodated first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2, accommodates the product and the cushioning material, and seals them. At this time, in order to prevent oxidation of the product and the cushioning material, the product packing unit 400 may perform a process of sucking air inside the first packing sheet P1 or the second packing sheet P2. .

Accordingly, the work in the front end 10 is completed, and the shape of the product is converted into a product pack P. The product pack P is moved to the rear end 20 through the connecting rail 33 of the partition wall 30 .

The product pack P moved to the rear end 20 reaches the package folding unit 500 . The package folding unit 500 presses or strikes the wing portion of the product pack P to deform the shape so that the product pack P does not protrude outward. Accordingly, the product pack P passing through the package folding unit 500 may be transformed into a smooth rectangular pillar shape.

The product pack (P) on which the folding operation is completed is moved toward the box packing unit 800 and positioned between the first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b.

The air cap supply unit 600 cuts the supplied roll-shaped air cap A, injects air into the space where the product pack P is located, that is, the first box supply unit 700a and the second box It is moved between the supply parts 700b.

The first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b are operated independently, and respectively exclude the first box B1 and the second box B2. The enclosed first box (B1) and the second box (B2) are moved between the first box supply unit (700a) and the second box supply unit (700b).

Therefore, the product pack P, the air cap A, the first box B1 and the second box B2 may all be positioned between the first box supply unit 700a and the second box supply unit 700b. .

The first spacing member G1 or the second spacing member G2 is accommodated inside the first box B1 and the second box B2 after completing the boxing operation by the lower spacing member supply unit 730 . Next, the product pack P and the air cap A are accommodated in the first box B1 and the second box B2, and the first spacing member G1 is provided by the upper spacing member supply unit 740. Alternatively, the second spacer member G2 is accommodated above the product pack P and the air cap A.

Accordingly, inside the first box (B1) and the second box (B2), the spacer member (ie, the lower spacer member), the product pack (P), the air cap (A), and the spacer member (ie, the upper spacer member) can be stacked and accommodated. As a result, the product pack P accommodated in the first box B1 and the second box B2 is not damaged by an external shock.

The first box (B1) and the second box (B2), that is, the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) in which the product pack (P) is accommodated are transported by the box packing unit 800, and are packed In one embodiment, the box packing unit 800 tapes the upper sides of the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) being transported in a plurality of directions to form the first box (B1) and the second box (B2) can be packed.

The first box (B1) and the second box (B2) transported by the box packing unit 800 are labeled for identification by the labeling unit 900, and then the first stack 920 or the second stack (930). The first box (B1) or the second box (B2) accommodated can be supplied to the consumer using a worker or any device.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that you can.

1: Packaging system
10: front end
20: rear end
30: compartment wall
31: door
32: opening
33: connecting rail
100: product supply unit
110: tray
111: first tray
112: second tray
113: third tray
114: fourth tray
120: pickup device
200: buffer supply unit
210: buffer loading unit
220: buffer transfer unit
230: buffer handle part
231: first buffer handle part
232: second shock absorber handle part
240: buffer rail part
300: product bundle unit
310: bundle part
311: first bundle part
312: second bundle part
320: bundle transfer unit
321: first bundle transfer unit
322: second bundle transfer unit
400: product packing unit
410: packing sheet receiving part
411: first packing sheet receiving portion
412: second packing sheet receiving portion
420: packing sheet transfer unit
421: transfer frame
430: vacuum packaging unit
431: packing sheet holding member
432: packing sheet holding member
430a: vacuum packaging unit
431a: packing sheet holding member
432a: Packing sheet holding member
430b: vacuum packaging unit
431b: packing sheet holding member
432b: Packing sheet holding member
433b: moving tray
434b: heater
435b: guide unit
436b: conveyor
440: package transfer unit
450: label attachment part
400': vacuum packaging
441': cabinet
442 ': packing part
442'a': base
421 ': first axis
422': second axis
423 ': opening member
423a': first opening member
423b': second opening member
424 ': nozzle member
424a': first nozzle
424b': second nozzle
425 ': sealing member
425a': first sealing member
425b': second sealing member
430 ': transfer unit
431': tray
432 ': rail member
433': transport rail
440 ': label attachment part
441 ': sensor unit
442 ': labeling unit
500: package folding unit
510: first package folding pad
520: second package folding pad
600: air cap supply unit
610: main roller
620: sub roller
630: air cap holder
640: filling part
700: box supply unit
700a: first box supply unit
700b: second box supply unit
710: box storage unit
720: containment part
730: lower gap member supply unit
731: first spacing member supply unit
732: second spacing member supply unit
733: gap member transfer unit
740: upper gap member supply unit
741: first spacing member supply unit
742: second spacing member supply unit
743: spacing member transfer unit
750: box extension
800: box packing part
810: first box packing unit
820: second box packing unit
900: labeling unit
910: printer
920: first stack
930: second stack
A: air cap
B1: first box
B2: second box
G1: first spacing member
G2: Second spacing member
L1: first product line
L2: 2nd product line
P: Product Pack
P1: 1st packing sheet
P2: Second packing sheet

Claims (18)

a front end unit that performs a primary packaging operation of receiving a product from the outside and accommodating it in a packing sheet to form a product pack;
a rear end unit that performs a secondary packaging operation of receiving the product primarily packaged at the front unit and accommodating it in a box; and
A connecting rail extending between the front end and the rear end and connecting the front end and the rear end,
The front end and the rear end are electrically connected, so that the primary packaging operation and the secondary packaging operation are interlocked with each other.
packaging system. According to claim 1,
The front end,
a product supply unit receiving the product;
a cushioning material supplying unit connected to the product supplying unit and stacking a cushioning material surrounding the product on the product to reduce an external force applied to the product;
a product bundle unit connected to the product supply unit and the cushioning material supply unit, respectively, and bundling the stacked products and the cushioning material to form a pile; and
A product packing unit connected to the product bundle unit and accommodating the product formed in the pile and the cushioning material in a packing sheet to form the product pack,
packaging system. According to claim 2,
The product supply department,
A tray in communication with the outside, on which the product is loaded; and
A pickup device located adjacent to the tray and movably provided to pick up the product loaded on the tray and move it toward the cushioning material supply unit.
packaging system. According to claim 3,
A plurality of the trays are provided, and the plurality of trays are spaced apart from each other in one direction and arranged side by side,
The pickup device,
Is provided to be movable in the one direction and the other direction, to pick up and move the product loaded on any one or more of the plurality of trays,
packaging system. According to claim 2,
The buffer material supply unit,
A buffer material loading unit communicating with the outside and accommodating the buffer material;
a shock absorber transfer unit located adjacent to the shock absorber loading unit and picking up and moving the received shock absorber;
a shock absorbing material handle unit positioned adjacent to the shock absorbing material transfer unit and receiving the shock absorbing material picked up by the shock absorbing material transfer unit and moving toward the product bundle unit; and
The cushioning material handle part is coupled to be movable and extends between the cushioning material conveying part and the product bundle part to form a path along which the cushioning material handle part is moved.
packaging system. According to claim 2,
The product bundle part,
a bundle unit connected to the product supply unit and the cushioning material supply unit, respectively, and bundling the stacked products and the cushioning material to form a dummy; and
A bundle transfer unit located adjacent to the bundle unit and moving the formed dummy to the product packing unit,
packaging system. According to claim 6,
The bundle part,
A first bundle unit for bundling the stacked products and the cushioning material in one direction; and
It is located on the rear side of the first bundle and includes a second bundle that binds the stacked products and the cushioning material in another direction,
The laminated product and the cushioning material pass through the first bundle portion and the second bundle portion and are formed in a pile.
packaging system. According to claim 2,
The product packing part,
A packing sheet accommodating part communicating with the outside and accommodating the packing sheet;
a packing sheet transfer unit, one side of which is positioned adjacent to the packing sheet accommodating unit, to pick up and move the packing sheet;
a vacuum packaging unit positioned adjacent to the other side of the packing sheet transfer unit, receiving and fixing the moved packing sheet, and accommodating the product and the cushioning material formed in a pile in the packing sheet to form the product pack;
a package transfer unit, one side of which is positioned adjacent to the vacuum packaging unit, to transfer the formed product pack; and
A label attachment unit located adjacent to the other side of the package transport unit and attaching a label to the transported product pack,
packaging system. According to claim 8,
The packing sheet,
Including a first packing sheet and a second packing sheet formed to have different sizes,
The packing sheet receiving portion,
a first packing sheet accommodating portion accommodating the first packing sheet; and
And a second packing sheet accommodating portion for accommodating the second packing sheet,
The packing sheet transfer unit,
Selectively picking up and moving any one of the first packing sheet and the second packing sheet,
packaging system. According to claim 8,
The vacuum packaging unit,
a packing sheet holding member that pulls the moved packing sheet from above; and
A packing sheet holding member positioned adjacent to the packing sheet holding member and gripping a corner of the moved packing sheet,
packaging system. According to claim 1,
The rear end,
a package folding unit positioned adjacent to the connecting rail to receive the product pack and pressing wings protruding outward from each corner of the product pack;
an air cap supplying unit positioned adjacent to the package folding unit and supplying an air cap enclosing the product pack;
a box supply unit that is connected to the package folding unit and the air cap supply unit, and supplies a box accommodating the product pack and the air cap;
a box packing unit positioned adjacent to the box supply unit and packaging the box in which the product pack and the air cap are accommodated; and
A labeling unit connected to the box packing unit and attaching a label to the box in which the product pack and the air cap are accommodated,
packaging system. According to claim 11,
The package folding part,
It is provided to be able to move up and down in a vertical direction, is positioned adjacent to one corner of the product pack and the other corner opposite to the one corner, and presses the wings protruding outward from the one corner and the other corner of the product pack. a first package folding pad; and
It is provided so as to be able to move up and down in the vertical direction, is located adjacent to the other corner of the product pack and another corner opposite to the other corner, and is positioned adjacent to the other corner of the product pack and the outer side of the other corner. Including a second package folding pad for pressing the wings protruding into,
packaging system. According to claim 11,
The air cap supply unit,
a main roller rotatably supporting the air cap in the form of a roll;
a sub-roller positioned adjacent to the main roller and around which the roll-shaped air cap is partially wound; and
A cutting member positioned adjacent to the sub roller and cutting the air cap in the form of a rolled roll to a predetermined length,
packaging system. According to claim 13,
The air cap supply unit,
an air cap holder positioned adjacent to the cutting member to hold and move the cut air cap; and
A filling unit positioned adjacent to the moving path of the air cap holder and filling the moved air cap with air;
The filling part is provided as a nozzle movable in a direction toward and opposite to the air cap, partially inserted into the air cap to fill the air,
packaging system. According to claim 11,
The box supply unit,
A box storage unit communicating with the outside and accommodating the box in a folded state;
a box unit positioned adjacent to the box storage unit and assembling the box in a folded state; and
A box expansion part positioned adjacent to the containment part, provided to be liftable, and partially received and drawn out from the upper opening of the assembled box,
packaging system. According to claim 15,
The box supply unit,
a lower spacing member supplying unit accommodated inside the assembled box and supplying a spacing member supporting the product pack and the air cap from a lower side, and positioned adjacent to the containment unit and the box expansion unit; and
An upper spacing member supply unit accommodated inside the assembled box and supplying a spacing member for supporting the product pack and the air cap from the upper side, and positioned adjacent to the containment portion and the box extension portion.
packaging system. According to claim 11,
the box,
Including a first box and a second box formed to have different volumes,
The box packing part,
A first box packing unit that extends between the box supply unit and the labeling unit and moves and seals any one of the first box and the second box accommodating the product pack and the air cap toward the labeling unit. ; and
Located adjacent to the first box packing unit, extending between the box supply unit and the labeling unit, the other one of the first box and the second box accommodating the product pack and the air cap is the Including a second box packing unit that moves toward and seals the labeling unit,
packaging system. According to claim 11,
The labeling unit,
a printer that prints the label;
a first stack located adjacent to the printer and stacking and accommodating the boxes to which the labels are attached; and
And a second stack located adjacent to the printer and stacking and receiving the boxes to which the labels are attached.
packaging system.

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