Intelligent flexible conveying and positioning equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses an intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device, comprising a circular track and a trolley running along the circular track, wherein the side of the circular track is provided with a detachable rack and a copper belt along the running direction of the trolley, and the trolley is provided with a driving gear meshed with the rack and a brush in contact with the copper belt; the circular track comprises a turning section and a straight section connecting the turning section, and circular rails are provided on both sides of the straight section along the running direction of the trolley; the straight section comprises a trolley disassembly module and a straight running module, and the trolley disassembly module comprises a main frame, a pressure shaft cover plate is provided above the main frame, a first groove is formed between the pressure shaft cover plate and the main frame, and second grooves are provided on both sides of the straight running module, the first groove is coaxial with the second groove, and the circular rail connects the first groove and the second groove. The present invention is convenient for rapid installation and disassembly, is conducive to the expansion and transformation of the production line, saves costs, and improves utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conveying equipment, and in particular to an intelligent flexible conveying and positioning equipment. Background Art

[0002] The traditional conveyor line device drives the motor to run the entire conveyor line. The motor power is large, which is a waste of electric energy. When the product size becomes larger and the existing conveyor line cannot meet the use, the production line needs to be upgraded. The traditional conveyor line needs to spend more than 60% of the purchase price of the conveyor line in manpower and material resources to achieve it. Users often buy new production lines, which is a waste of resources. The traditional conveyor line is not flexible and is not conducive to the expansion and transformation of production lines. The traditional conveying system uses chains, synchronous belts or belts, which need to be tightened. As the temperature changes with the seasons, the tension needs to be adjusted. If the tension is improper, it will also affect the effect of the conveyor line. The pallet needs to be blocked when it stops, and the secondary positioning requires a lifting mechanism, which has a complex and cumbersome structure. The basic frame of the traditional conveyor line occupies a large space, and the interference area will increase when the production line is laid out, which will have a great impact on the system layout. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device that reduces energy consumption and is easy to expand.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] An intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device comprises a circular track and a trolley running along the circular track, wherein a detachable rack and a copper belt are arranged on the side of the circular track along the running direction of the trolley, and a driving gear meshing with the rack and a brush in contact with the copper belt are arranged on the trolley; the circular track comprises a turning section and a straight section connecting the turning section, and circular rails are arranged on both sides of the straight section along the running direction of the trolley; the straight section comprises a trolley disassembly module and a straight running module, and the trolley disassembly module comprises a main frame, a pressure roller cover is arranged above the main frame, a first groove is formed between the pressure roller cover and the main frame, and second grooves are arranged on both sides of the straight running module, the first groove is coaxial with the second groove, and the circular rail connects the first groove and the second groove.

[0006] Preferably, the trolley includes four enclosed side surfaces and a top surface above the side surfaces, the side surfaces include a left side surface and a right side surface parallel to the running direction of the trolley, and a front side surface and a rear side surface perpendicular to the running direction of the trolley, and the front side surface and the rear side surface are provided with gaps for the circular track to pass through.

[0007] Preferably, the brush is arranged on one side of the notch, and the driving gear is arranged on the left side or the right side.

[0008] Preferably, a positioning hole is provided on the top surface of the trolley, and a tray is mounted on the top surface of the trolley through the positioning hole.

[0009] Preferably, V-shaped rollers are provided on both the left side and the right side, and the V-shaped grooves of the V-shaped rollers are engaged with the two sides of the annular track.

[0010] Preferably, protrusions are formed on both sides of the turning section, and when the trolley is running, the V-shaped rollers are respectively engaged with the protrusions and the circular rails.

[0011] Preferably, the brush is connected to the trolley via a floating mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, a T-shaped groove is provided at the bottom of the annular track.

[0013] Preferably, the copper tape includes a signal copper tape for transmitting a control signal and a power supply copper tape for supplying power.

[0014] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0015] The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning equipment of the present invention comprises a circular track and a trolley running along the circular track. A detachable rack and a copper belt are arranged on the side of the circular track along the running direction of the trolley. The trolley is provided with a driving gear meshing with the rack and a brush contacting with the copper belt. Rack and gear transmission is used, and there is no need to drive the entire conveyor line to run together, so the loss is low and electricity is saved. Compared with the traditional conveying system, there is no need to perform tension adjustment, which reduces the loss of manpower and time and improves work efficiency. The circular track comprises a turning section and a straight section connecting the turning section. The straight section comprises a trolley disassembly module and a straight running module. Different modules are connected by circular rails, which is convenient for quick installation and disassembly, is beneficial to the expansion and transformation of the production line, saves costs and improves utilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Attached Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention;

[0018] Attached Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of a linear operation module of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention;

[0019] Attached Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a linear operation module of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention;

[0020] Attached Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of a trolley of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention;

[0021] Attached Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram of the trolley of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention from another perspective;

[0022] Attached Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram of a turning section of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention;

[0023] Attached Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the trolley disassembly module of the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning equipment of the present invention.

[0024] Among them: 1. trolley; 2. rack; 31. signal copper belt; 32. power supply copper belt; 4. driving gear; 5. brush; 6. turning section; 61. raised part; 8. circular rail; 9. main frame; 10. pressure shaft cover; 11. first groove; 12. top surface; 13. left side; 14. right side; 16. rear side; 17. notch; 18. positioning hole; 19. tray; 20. V-shaped roller; 21. T-shaped slot; 22. trolley disassembly module; 23. linear operation module; 24. second groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a component centered. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may also be a component centered. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it may be directly set on the other component or there may also be a component centered. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0027] As attached Figure 1The figure shows the intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device of the present invention, which includes a circular track and a trolley 1 running along the circular track. A detachable rack 2 and a copper belt are installed on the side of the circular track along the running direction of the trolley 1. A driving gear 4 meshing with the rack 2 and a brush 5 in contact with the copper belt are installed on the trolley 1. The brush 5 is connected to the trolley 1 through a floating mechanism to avoid generating large resistance during operation. The circular track includes a turning section 6 and a straight section connecting the turning section 6. Round rails 8 are installed on both sides of the straight section along the running direction of the trolley 1. The straight section includes a trolley disassembly module 22 and a straight running module 23. The trolley disassembly module 22 includes a main frame 9. A pressure cover plate 10 is installed above the main frame 9. A first groove 11 is formed between the pressure cover plate 10 and the main frame 9. A second groove 24 is formed on both sides of the straight running module 23. The first groove 11 is coaxial with the second groove 24. The round rail 8 passes through the first groove 11 and the second groove 24 and connects the first groove 11 and the second groove 24. The main body of the annular track is made of aluminum alloy profiles, and the circular rail 8 is made of chrome-plated round bars or hard-oxidized round bars, which have a wear-resistant surface and a large bearing capacity.

[0028] The circular track adopts a modular design, including the turning section 6, the trolley disassembly module 22, the straight running module 23 and the trolley 1. When the size of the product to be transported changes, the circular track also changes accordingly, and the transformation can be completed quickly with minimal manpower and material resources. When the length of the production line changes, only the required elements need to be assembled modularly to complete the expansion of the production line at the fastest speed. Multiple trolleys 1 can run one after another at a fixed interval according to production needs. As shown in the attached Figure 7 As shown, when installing the trolley 1, it is necessary to remove the pressure cover plate 10 on the trolley disassembly module 22, then take out the circular rail 8, remove the rack 2, push the V-shaped roller 20 of the trolley 1 along the first groove 11, and then install the trolley 1. After that, the rack 2, the circular rail 8, and the pressure cover plate 10 are installed back in sequence, and the adjacent components are spliced ​​by inserting the circular rail 8. According to the length requirements, the linear operation module can be spliced ​​with different numbers of segments, which can be 2 segments or more, to change the length of the straight segment to meet different work needs.

[0029] As attached Figure 4 , Attachment Figure 5 As shown, the trolley 1 includes four enclosed side surfaces and a top surface 12 above the side surfaces. The side surfaces include a left side surface 13 and a right side surface 14 parallel to the running direction of the trolley 1, and a front side surface and a rear side surface 16 perpendicular to the running direction of the trolley 1. A notch 17 is provided on the front side surface and the rear side surface 16 for the circular track to pass through. The brush 5 is installed on one side of the notch 17 and uses a floating roller structure to contact the copper belt to achieve transmission. The floating structure can ensure that the brush 5 is always in contact with the copper belt, even when turning or when the surface of the copper belt is uneven. As shown in the attached figure Figure 3As shown, the copper belt includes a signal copper belt 31 for transmitting control signals and a power supply copper belt 32 for power supply, which provides power energy and control signal transmission for the trolley 1. The independently operated trolley 1 transports workpieces, and the load of a single trolley 1 can range from 5kg to 200kg, and the maximum conveying speed can reach 3m / s.

[0030] The driving gear 4 is mounted on the right side 14 of the trolley 1, and the inner side of the driving gear 4 meshes with the rack 2, so that the trolley 1 runs along the circular track. Horizontal V-shaped rollers 20 are mounted on the left side 13 and the right side 14 of the trolley 1, and the V-shaped grooves of the V-shaped rollers 20 are engaged with the two sides of the circular track to support and guide the operation of the trolley 1.

[0031] A positioning hole 18 is provided on the top surface 12 of the trolley 1, and a pallet 19 is installed on the top surface 12 of the trolley 1 through the positioning hole 18. Secondary positioning can improve the positioning accuracy of the pallet 19 on the trolley 1. Different working conditions have different requirements for the accuracy of the workpiece. The basic positioning accuracy of the trolley 1 is close to ±0.1mm. In high-precision assembly stations, the positioning accuracy of the workpiece is required to be ±0.02mm. At this time, secondary auxiliary positioning is required to improve the accuracy of the trolley pallet. At this time, the positioning accuracy can reach ±0.02mm. By replacing pallets 19 of different sizes, the length and width of the transportable load can be easily expanded to adapt to workpieces of various sizes.

[0032] As attached Figure 6 As shown, raised portions 61 are formed on both sides of the turning section 6, and the raised portions 61 are connected with the circular rail 8 to provide a running track for the trolley 1. When the trolley 1 runs along the turning section 6, the V-shaped roller 20 engages with the raised portions 61, and when the trolley 1 runs along the straight section, the V-shaped roller 20 engages with the circular rail 8.

[0033] The lower part of the annular track is a dovetail structure, and a T-slot 21 is provided at the bottom to facilitate the fixing of the annular track and the bottom bracket for easy splicing.

[0034] The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning equipment of the present invention aims at the problems that the traditional conveyor line device is not energy-saving, is not conducive to expansion and transformation, the tension and adjustment of the conveyor line is cumbersome, the secondary positioning structure is complex, and the production line occupies a large space. It adopts a circular track and a trolley 1 that runs independently along the ring to transport the pallet 19, and adopts a track power supply method as a power supply and control signal transmission method. The straight section of the circular track is divided into a trolley disassembly module 22 and a straight running module 23 for easy installation, splicing and expansion. The present invention uses gear racks for transmission, does not need to drive the entire conveyor line to operate, has low power loss, has the characteristics of transporting workpieces with minimal energy consumption, can easily expand the length and width of the pallet, does not need to consider tension, is convenient for secondary positioning, occupies a small space, is energy-saving, easy to expand, easy to install and maintain, and saves space.

[0035] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device, characterized in that: It includes a circular track and a trolley running along the circular track, wherein a detachable rack and a copper belt are arranged on the side of the circular track along the running direction of the trolley, and a driving gear meshing with the rack and a brush contacting with the copper belt are arranged on the trolley; the circular track includes a turning section and a straight section connecting the turning section, and circular rails are arranged on both sides of the straight section along the running direction of the trolley; the straight section includes a trolley disassembly module and a linear operation module, and the trolley disassembly module includes a main frame, a pressure roller cover is arranged above the main frame, a first groove is formed between the pressure roller cover and the main frame, and second grooves are arranged on both sides of the linear operation module, the first groove is coaxial with the second groove, and the circular rail connects the first groove and the second groove.

2. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The trolley includes four enclosed side surfaces and a top surface above the side surfaces. The side surfaces include a left side surface and a right side surface parallel to the running direction of the trolley and a front side surface and a rear side surface perpendicular to the running direction of the trolley. The front side surface and the rear side surface are provided with gaps for the circular track to pass through.

3. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The brush is arranged on one side of the notch, and the driving gear is arranged on the left side or the right side.

4. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: A positioning hole is arranged on the top surface of the trolley, and a tray is installed on the top surface of the trolley through the positioning hole.

5. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: V-shaped rollers are arranged on the left side and the right side, and the V-shaped grooves of the V-shaped rollers are engaged with the two sides of the annular track.

6. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 5 is characterized in that: Protrusions are formed on both sides of the turning section, and when the trolley is running, the V-shaped rollers are respectively engaged with the protrusions and the circular rails.

7. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The brush is connected to the trolley through a floating mechanism.

8. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The bottom of the annular track is provided with a T-shaped groove.

9. The intelligent flexible conveying and positioning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The copper strips include signal copper strips for transmitting control signals and power supply copper strips for supplying power.

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