Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd. (20240157665). BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD simplified abstract
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BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD
Organization Name
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd.
Inventor(s)
Szu-Chen Huang of Hsinchu (TW)
BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240157665 titled 'BOX ERECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus and method for expanding a box blank into a box using an arm assembly, controller, camera, and box blank conveyor. The arm assembly includes a folding arm with a position in a first direction and a rotational angle controlled by the controller based on the position of a feature of the box blank in the camera's field of view. The camera captures images of the box blank to position the arm assembly and evaluate the need to reject a box blank.
- Arm assembly with a folding arm and rotational angle controlled by a camera
- Camera captures images of the box blank to position the arm assembly
- Controller adjusts the arm based on the position of a feature of the box blank
- Evaluation of the need to reject a box blank based on captured images
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the packaging industry for automated box assembly processes.
Problems Solved
1. Streamlining box assembly processes 2. Improving efficiency and accuracy in box production
Benefits
1. Increased productivity 2. Reduced labor costs 3. Enhanced quality control
Potential Commercial Applications
Automated box assembly systems for manufacturing and packaging companies
Possible Prior Art
There are existing box folding machines in the market, but the use of a camera for positioning and evaluation is a unique aspect of this innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller precisely adjust the arm assembly based on the camera's captured images?
The specific algorithms and mechanisms used for the controller to interpret and act on the camera images are not detailed in the abstract.
What types of box blanks can be processed using this apparatus?
The abstract does not specify the range of box sizes or materials that can be handled by this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus and method for expanding a box blank into a box, the apparatus comprising an arm assembly, a controller, a camera and a box blank conveyor. the arm assembly includes a folding arm having a position in a first direction and a rotational angle controlled by the controller based on a position of a feature of the box blank in the field of view of the camera. the camera captures images of the box blank which are used to position the arm assembly and to evaluate the need to reject a box blank.
