High-speed lateral lane dividing device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a high-speed lateral lane-splitting device comprising a horizontal conveyor belt and a lane-splitting component. The device comprises a first output area and a second output area arranged side by side in the conveying direction, the first output area being located in the extension direction of the input area, and the lane-splitting area being located between the input area, the first output area, and the second output area. The lane-splitting component comprises a magnetic levitation track and a pusher assembly. The pusher assembly comprises a trolley movably mounted on the magnetic levitation track and a pusher plate fixedly mounted on the trolley. The trolley is slidably mounted on the magnetic levitation track and driven by the magnetic levitation track. The magnetic levitation track comprises a linear track and an arc track, which are alternately connected to form a closed-loop path. The pusher assembly is only partially located on the magnetic levitation track. The present invention can achieve high-speed and continuous lane-splitting.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of packaging equipment, and particularly relates to a lane dividing device. [Background Technology]

[0002] The lane dividing device divides the products originally conveyed in a single row into two or more lanes for conveying to facilitate subsequent packaging. The lane dividing device in the prior art has a slow lane dividing speed and cannot divide the lanes continuously. [Summary of the invention]

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a high-speed lateral lane dividing device that can achieve high-speed lane dividing.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: a high-speed lateral lane dividing device, which is provided with a horizontal conveyor belt and a lane dividing component, and the high-speed lateral lane dividing device is provided with an input area, a lane dividing area, a first output area, and a second output area distributed along the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt above the horizontal conveyor belt, the first output area and the second output area are distributed side by side in the conveying direction, the first output area is located in the extension direction of the input area, and the lane dividing area is located between the input area, the first output area, and the second output area, the lane dividing component includes a magnetic levitation track and a pushing component, the pushing component includes a trolley movably mounted on the magnetic levitation track, and a push plate fixedly mounted on the trolley, the trolley is mounted on the magnetic levitation track in a sliding manner and is magnetically suspended. Track-driven movement, the magnetic levitation track is provided with a straight track and a curved track, the straight track and the curved track are alternately connected to form a closed-loop path, the pushing component is distributed only in a local part of the magnetic levitation track, the movement path of the push plate on the magnetic levitation track includes a straight movement path I and a curved movement path I, the push plate moves unidirectionally in the direction from the straight movement path I to the curved movement path I, the straight movement path I is inclined to the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt and one end of the straight movement path I is away from the lane dividing area, and the other end of the straight movement path I extends into the lane dividing area, the input area and the first output area are connected and disconnected by the end of the straight movement path I extending into the lane dividing area, and the second output area is located in the extension direction of the end of the straight movement path I extending into the lane dividing area.

[0005] Preferably, channel baffles are provided on both sides of the input area, the first output area and the second output area, and the lane area is provided with a lane baffle. The input end of the lane baffle is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the input area, and the output end of the lane baffle is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the second output area. When the push plate is connected in sequence on the straight motion path I, it cooperates with the lane baffle to form a lane channel connecting the input area and the second output area in the lane area.

[0006] Preferably, the channel baffle on the first side of the input area intersects with the straight motion path I, and the input port of the first output area is close to the position where the arc motion path I and the straight motion path I meet.

[0007] Preferably, the channel baffles on both sides of the first output area and the channel baffles on the first side of the second output area are provided with inclined guide sections at the input end, and the inclined guide sections of the channel baffles on the second side of the first output area intersect with the inclined guide sections of the channel baffles on the first side of the second output area.

[0008] Preferably, the trolley is provided with a push plate mounting bracket, the push plate mounting bracket is provided with a vertically arranged fixing plate, and the push plate is fixed to the fixing plate.

[0009] Preferably, an input shaping component is further provided on the input side of the input area, and the input shaping component includes lateral conveyor belts provided along the left and right sides of its conveying path.

[0010] Preferably, the driving pulleys of the two lateral conveyor belts are driven by the same driving motor, the driving pulley shaft of the first lateral conveyor belt is connected to the first driving pulley and the transmission pulley, the driving pulley shaft of the second lateral conveyor belt is connected to the second driving pulley and the transmission gear, the output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the driving gear, and a driven gear meshing with the driving gear is also provided, a driving synchronous pulley is provided on the driven gear shaft, a synchronous belt is connected between the driving synchronous pulley and the transmission pulley, and the driven gear is meshed with the transmission gear.

[0011] Preferably, at least one crossbeam is provided above the conveying plane at the upstream and downstream portions of the conveying path of the corresponding horizontal conveyor belt, and the channel baffle is mounted on the crossbeam.

[0012] Preferably, a separation slider is provided on the crossbeam corresponding to the channel baffle, the separation slider is slidably connected to the crossbeam, and the separation slider is connected to a transverse locking screw that is locked with the crossbeam.

[0013] Preferably, the separating slider is provided with a vertical adjustment hole, the vertical adjustment hole is movably connected to a vertical adjustment rod, the separating slider is connected to a vertical locking screw for locking the vertical adjustment rod, and the channel baffle is fixed to the vertical adjustment rod.

[0014] The present invention employs the above-mentioned technical solution. When the push assembly leaves the straight motion path I and the curved motion path I on the magnetic levitation track, the input area and the first output area are connected, and products enter the first output area from the input area via the lane separation area. When products need to be laned to the second output area, the push assembly moves to the straight motion path I and the curved motion path I on the magnetic levitation track. At this time, the input area and the first output area are separated by the push assembly, and the input area and the second output area are connected. Guided by the push plate, products enter the second output area from the input area via the lane separation area. During this process, products can be transported at a uniform and high speed on the horizontal conveyor belt. Because the trolleys are mounted on the magnetic levitation track in a sliding manner and driven by the magnetic levitation track, each trolley can operate at high speed. The product conveyance on the horizontal conveyor belt is not interrupted during lane switching, thus achieving high-speed and continuous lane separation.

[0015] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 A top view of a high-speed side lane dividing device according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0024] Reference numerals: product 100; horizontal conveyor belt 1; first output channel 11; second output channel 12; channel baffle 13; separation slider 131; transverse locking screw 132; vertical adjustment rod 133; vertical locking screw 134; input channel 14; lane baffle 15;

[0025] Lane dividing component 2; magnetic levitation drive unit 21; straight motion path I 211; arcuate motion path I 212; straight motion path II 213; arcuate motion path II 214; magnetic levitation vehicle 22; push plate mounting bracket 23; push plate 24; input shaping component 3; lateral conveyor belt 31; first driving pulley 311; transmission gear 312; drive motor 32; driving gear 321; synchronous belt 33; driven gear 331. [Specific implementation method]

[0026] The following is an explanation and description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not exhaustive. Based on the embodiments in the implementation manner, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, unless there is any conflict, the features in the following embodiments and implementations may be combined with each other.

[0028] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. For example, terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," and "right" that indicate orientation or positional relationships are based solely on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the disclosure. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the disclosure.

[0029] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a high-speed lateral lane splitting device comprises a horizontal conveyor belt 1 and a lane splitting component 2. Above the horizontal conveyor belt 1, the high-speed lateral lane splitting device is provided with an input area, a lane splitting area, a first output area, and a second output area, distributed along the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt 1. The first output area and the second output area are arranged side by side in the conveying direction, the first output area is located in the extension direction of the input area, and the lane splitting area is located between the input area, the first output area, and the second output area. The lane splitting component 2 comprises a magnetic levitation track 21 and a pushing assembly. The pushing assembly comprises a trolley 22 movably mounted on the magnetic levitation track and a push plate 24 fixedly mounted on the trolley. The trolley 22 is slidably mounted on the magnetic levitation track 21 and is driven by the magnetic levitation track 21. The magnetic levitation track 21 comprises linear and curved tracks, which are alternately connected to form a closed loop. The pushing assembly is only partially located on the magnetic levitation track 21, and can change position along the magnetic levitation track 21.

[0032] Among them, Figure 4 As shown, the push plate 24's motion path on the magnetic levitation track 21 includes a straight path I 211, a curved path I 212, a straight path II 213, and a curved path II 214. Straight path II is located on the opposite side of straight path I and is relatively parallel to straight path II. Curved path II is located on the opposite side of curved path I. Straight path I, curved path I, straight path II, and curved path II are sequentially connected to form a closed loop. The push assembly follows the trolley 22 in unidirectional motion along the loop. Straight path I is located on one side of the horizontal conveyor belt 1. The push plate 24 moves unidirectionally from straight path I to curved path I. The straight motion path I is inclined relative to the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt 1, with one end of the straight motion path I being away from the lane dividing area and the other end of the straight motion path I extending into the lane dividing area. The input area and the first output area are connected and disconnected via the end of the straight motion path I extending into the lane dividing area. The second output area is located in the extending direction of the end of the straight motion path I extending into the lane dividing area.

[0033] When push plate 24 moves along straight path I and curved path I, the connection between the input area and the first output area is disconnected, while the connection between the input area and the second output area is connected. Products then move from the input area to the second output area via the lane separation area. When push plate 24 moves along straight path II and curved path II, the connection between the input area and the first output area is disconnected, while the connection between the input area and the second output area is disconnected. Products then move from the input area to the first output area via the lane separation area. During this process, products can be transported at a constant and high speed on the horizontal conveyor belt. Because the trolleys are mounted on and driven by the magnetic levitation track in a sliding manner, each trolley can operate at high speed. The product conveyance on the horizontal conveyor belt is not interrupted during lane switching, thus achieving high-speed and continuous lane separation.

[0034] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, channel baffles 13 are provided on both sides of the input area, the first output area, and the second output area, and the channel baffles are fixed above the horizontal conveyor belt 1. Correspondingly, an input channel 14 is formed in the input area by the enclosure of the channel baffles, and a first output channel 11 and a second output channel 12 are formed in the first output area and the second output area respectively. The lane dividing component 2 is provided on the first side of the midstream part of the conveying path of the conveyor belt. The input channel and the first output channel are located on the first side of the horizontal conveyor belt. The lane dividing area is provided with a lane dividing baffle 15, the channel baffle on the second side of the input area extends toward the lane dividing area, and the channel baffle on the second side of the second output area extends toward the lane dividing area, the input end of the lane dividing baffle 15 is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the input area, and the output end of the lane dividing baffle is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the second output area.

[0035] The channel baffle on the first side of the input area intersects with the straight path I. When the push plate 24 reaches and connects to the straight path I, it intersects the branch area between the input channel 14 and the first output channel 11 and connects to the channel baffle on the first side of the input channel 14, thereby blocking the connection between the input channel 14 and the first output channel 11. Furthermore, the input port of the first output area is located near the intersection of the curved path I and the straight path I. When the push plate reaches this position, it blocks the input port of the first output area. Because the channel baffle on the first side of the first output channel corresponds to the curved path I, it is shorter than the channel baffle on the second side, forming an inclined entrance.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, the angle between the straight motion path I 211 and the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt 1 is 5 degrees. It is understandable that other angles may also be used.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to guide the product into the first output channel 11 and the second output channel 12, the channel baffles on both sides of the first output channel 11 and the channel baffles on the first side of the second output channel 12 are provided with inclined guide sections at the input end to form a guide entrance, and the inclined guide section of the channel baffle on the second side of the first output channel intersects with the inclined guide section of the channel baffle on the first side of the second output channel.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the magnetic levitation vehicle 22 is provided with a push plate mounting bracket 23, and the push plate 24 mounting bracket 23 is provided with a vertically arranged fixing plate, to which the push plate 24 is fixed. When moving to the straight motion path I, the push plate 24 is parallel to the straight motion path I.

[0039] Individually packaged products may be deformed, which is not conducive to subsequent stacking in the packaging box. Figure 3 As shown, an input shaping component 3 is also provided, which includes lateral conveyor belts 31 arranged on the left and right sides of its conveying path. The driving pulleys of the two lateral conveyor belts 31 are driven by the same drive motor 32. The driving pulley shaft of the first lateral conveyor belt is connected to a first driving pulley 311 and a transmission pulley, while the driving pulley shaft of the second lateral conveyor belt is connected to a second driving pulley and a transmission gear 312. The output shaft of the drive motor 32 is connected to a driving gear 321, and a driven gear 331 is also provided that meshes with the driving gear 321. The driven gear shaft is equipped with a driving synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt 33 is connected between the driving synchronous pulley and the transmission pulley. The driven gear meshes with the transmission gear. Thus, a single drive motor 32 can drive the lateral conveyor belts 31 on both sides to run in one direction.

[0040] In order to install the channel baffle 13, at least one crossbeam is provided above the conveying plane at the upstream and downstream parts of the conveying path of the horizontal conveyor belt 1, and the channel baffle 13 is installed on the crossbeam.

[0041] In order to adapt to different products, the position of the channel baffle 13 also needs to be adjusted according to the product. Figure 7As shown, a partition slider 131 is provided on the crossbeam corresponding to the channel baffle 13. The partition slider 131 is slidably connected to the crossbeam and is connected to a transverse locking screw 132 that locks the crossbeam. The partition slider 131 is provided with a vertical adjustment hole, which is movably connected to a vertical adjustment rod 133. The partition slider 131 is connected to a vertical locking screw 134 that locks the vertical adjustment rod 133. The channel baffle 13 is fixed to the vertical adjustment rod 133. If the size of the product 100 changes, you can choose to loosen the transverse locking screw 132 or the vertical locking screw 134 to adjust the transverse position or vertical position of the channel baffle accordingly, or adjust the transverse position and vertical position of the channel baffle simultaneously. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the transverse locking screw 132 and the vertical locking screw 134 again.

[0042] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the invention, but the scope of protection of the invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention includes, but is not limited to, the drawings and the contents described in the above specific embodiments. Any modifications that do not deviate from the functional and structural principles of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device, characterized in that: The high-speed lateral lane dividing device is provided with a horizontal conveyor belt and a lane dividing component. The high-speed lateral lane dividing device is provided with an input area, a lane dividing area, a first output area, and a second output area distributed along the conveying direction of the horizontal conveyor belt above the horizontal conveyor belt. The first output area and the second output area are distributed side by side in the conveying direction. The first output area is located in the extension direction of the input area. The lane dividing area is located between the input area, the first output area, and the second output area. The lane dividing component includes a magnetic levitation track and a pushing component. The pushing component includes a trolley movably mounted on the magnetic levitation track and a push plate fixedly mounted on the trolley. The trolley is mounted on the magnetic levitation track and driven to move by the magnetic levitation track. The magnetic levitation track is provided with a straight track and a curved track. The straight track and the curved track are alternately connected to form a closed loop path. The pushing component is only distributed in a local part of the magnetic levitation track. The movement path of the push plate on the magnetic levitation track includes a straight movement path I and a curved movement path I. The push plate moves unidirectionally from the straight movement path I to the curved movement path I, and the straight movement path I is inclined to the horizontal conveyor belt. The conveying direction of the straight motion path I is that one end of the straight motion path I is away from the lane area, and the other end of the straight motion path I extends into the lane area. The input area and the first output area are connected and disconnected by the end of the straight motion path I extending into the lane area. The second output area is located in the extension direction of the end of the straight motion path I extending into the lane area. Channel baffles are provided on both sides of the input area, the first output area, and the second output area. The channel baffles are fixed above the horizontal conveyor belt. An input channel is formed in the input area by the enclosure of the channel baffles. A first output channel and a second output channel are formed correspondingly in the first output area and the second output area. The input channel and the first output channel are located on the first side of the horizontal conveyor belt. The lane dividing area is provided with a lane dividing baffle. The input end of the lane dividing baffle is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the input area, and the output end of the lane dividing baffle is connected to the channel baffle on the second side of the second output area. When the push plate sequentially connects with the straight motion path I, it cooperates with the lane dividing baffle to form a lane dividing channel connecting the input area and the second output area in the lane dividing area. The channel baffle on the first side of the input area intersects with the straight motion path I. The input port of the first output area is close to the position where the arc motion path I intersects with the straight motion path I. The channel baffles on both sides of the first output area and the channel baffle on the first side of the second output area are both provided with inclined guide sections at the input ends, and the inclined guide section of the channel baffle on the second side of the first output area intersects with the inclined guide section of the channel baffle on the first side of the second output area. The trolley is provided with a push plate mounting bracket, and the push plate mounting bracket is provided with a vertically arranged fixed plate, and the push plate is fixed to the fixed plate.

2. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An input shaping component is further provided on the input side of the input area, and the input shaping component includes lateral conveyor belts provided along the left and right sides of the conveying path.

3. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving pulleys of the two lateral conveyor belts are driven by the same driving motor. The driving pulley shaft of the first lateral conveyor belt is connected to the first driving pulley and the transmission pulley, and the driving pulley shaft of the second lateral conveyor belt is connected to the second driving pulley and the transmission gear. The output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the driving gear, and is also provided with a driven gear meshing with the driving gear. A driving synchronous pulley is provided on the driven gear shaft, and a synchronous belt is connected between the driving synchronous pulley and the transmission pulley, and the driven gear is meshed with the transmission gear.

4. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one crossbeam is provided above the conveying plane at the upstream and downstream parts of the conveying path of the corresponding horizontal conveyor belt, and the channel baffle is installed on the crossbeam.

5. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A separation slider is provided on the crossbeam corresponding to the channel baffle, the separation slider is slidably connected to the crossbeam, and the separation slider is connected to a transverse locking screw locked with the crossbeam.

6. A high-speed lateral lane dividing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The separation slider is provided with a vertical adjustment hole, the vertical adjustment hole is movably connected to a vertical adjustment rod, the separation slider is connected to a vertical locking screw for locking the vertical adjustment rod, and the channel baffle is fixed to the vertical adjustment rod.

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