Feeding and discharging device and control method

Abstract

The application relates to a feeding and discharging device and a control method. A first conveying assembly of the feeding and discharging device is located at one side of a first conveying belt, and the first conveying assembly defines a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel, both of which simultaneously communicate with the first conveying belt and a processing device. One paw assembly is configured to move a carrier along the first conveying channel from the first conveying belt to the processing device, and another paw assembly is configured to move the carrier along the second conveying channel from the processing device to the first conveying belt. A second conveying assembly is arranged above the first conveying assembly, and the second conveying assembly defines a third conveying channel which simultaneously communicates with a second conveying belt and the processing device, and the third conveying channel is used for transferring a wire arranging frame to the second conveying belt. According to the feeding and discharging device and the corresponding control method, automatic feeding and discharging can be realized, the layout is reasonable, and excessive modification of an existing production line can be avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of feeding and discharging, in particular to a feeding and discharging device and a control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In traditional manual line operation, various processing equipment needs to be arranged on both sides of the main flow line. Personnel need to pick up the carriers and products from the flow line and place them on the processing platform of the processing equipment for processing. After processing is completed, the carriers and products need to be placed on the flow line to continue to circulate to the next work station. With the increase of labor cost, the labor cost generated by using traditional manual operation accounts for a higher and higher proportion in the production process.

[0003] At present, the automatic solution for saving labor mainly focuses on automatic special machines or automatic flow lines. This development direction will cause a large number of processing equipment to be idle and a large cost to be generated for the traditional mass-produced manual line. At the same time, the automatic special machine transformation of a single work station will also cause the main flow line to be broken, and the existing flow line needs to be transformed.

[0004] The previous developed equipment uses a flow line to transfer the carriers. The main problem is that the height direction is too high, the main flow line backflow line and the equipment occupy the space, and the flow line body backflow channel needs to be transformed a lot, which increases the cost of the equipment.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a feeding and discharging device that can adapt to the existing flow line and avoid excessive modification of the existing flow line. SUMMARY

[0006] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides a feeding and discharging device, which can realize automatic picking of mobile carriers from the main flow line to the processing equipment and complete the work of automatic feeding and discharging to replace manual carrying.

[0007] The control method according to the present application is used to control the above-mentioned feeding and discharging device.

[0008] The feeding and discharging device according to the present application is used in conjunction with a conveying device and a processing device of a production line, the conveying device comprises a first conveying belt and a second conveying belt, the second conveying belt is arranged above the first conveying belt, the first conveying belt conveys a carrier, the carrier is provided with a wire arranging frame and a material, and the second conveying belt conveys the wire arranging frame separated from the carrier, the feeding and discharging device comprises: a first conveying assembly, the first conveying assembly is arranged on one side of the first conveying belt, the first conveying assembly defines a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel, and the first conveying channel and the second conveying channel are both connected to the first conveying belt and the processing device at the same time; a plurality of pawl assemblies, at least one pawl assembly is configured to move the carrier along the first conveying channel from the first conveying belt to the processing device, and another pawl assembly is configured to move the carrier along the second conveying channel from the processing device to the first conveying belt; and a second conveying assembly, the second conveying assembly is arranged above the first conveying assembly, the second conveying assembly defines a third conveying channel, the third conveying channel is connected to the second conveying belt and the processing device at the same time, and the third conveying channel is configured to transfer the wire arranging frame to the second conveying belt.

[0009] The feeding and discharging device according to the present application can move the carrier containing the material to be processed along the first conveying channel from the first conveying belt to the processing device by one pawl assembly, process the material at the processing device, and transport the wire arranging frame separated from the carrier to the second conveying belt by the second conveying assembly, and move the carrier separated from the material from the processing device to the first conveying belt by another pawl assembly through the second conveying channel, so that the layout is reasonable, the existing production line is not required to be excessively modified, and the feeding and discharging device does not interfere with the first conveying belt and the second conveying belt.

[0010] The feeding and discharging device according to the present application further comprises: a stop block, the stop block is arranged on the first conveying belt, and the stop block is configured to stop the carrier moving along the first conveying belt to the stop block, and the first conveying channel and the second conveying channel are respectively arranged on two sides of the stop block.

[0011] Optionally, the feeding and discharging device further comprises: a guide member, the guide member is arranged on the first conveying belt, and the guide member defines a guide channel, an entrance of the guide channel is configured to allow the carrier containing the material to enter, and an exit of the guide channel is arranged opposite to the stop block.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding and discharging device further comprises a base and a rack arranged on the base, the base is arranged below the first conveying belt and adjacent to the first conveying belt, the rack is arranged above the first conveying belt, and the pawl assemblies are all arranged on the rack.

[0013] Optionally, the pawl assembly further comprises a guide portion and a sliding member, the pawl is arranged on the sliding member, the sliding member is movably arranged on the guide portion, the feeding and discharging device further comprises a driving portion, the driving portion is arranged on the rack, and an output end of the driving portion is connected to the sliding member.

[0014] Optionally, the pawl assembly comprises at least one one-way rotating pawl, the pawl on one of the first conveying channel and the second conveying channel is rotatable in a clockwise direction, and the pawl on the other is rotatable in an anticlockwise direction.

[0015] Optionally, the pawl assembly comprises two pawls arranged oppositely along the extension direction of the first conveying assembly, and the two pawls rotate in the same direction.

[0016] Optionally, the pawl assembly further comprises a limiting block, the limiting block comprises a limiting slot, one of the limiting block and the pawl is further provided with a set of assembly holes, and the other is provided with a set of rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are arranged in the assembly holes, one end of the pawl abuts against the top wall of the limiting slot, and the other end extends out of the limiting block.

[0017] Optionally, the pawl arranged on the first conveying channel is a first pawl, one end of the first pawl close to the limiting slot is provided with a first stop surface and a first guide inclined surface connected in sequence along the extension direction of the first conveying channel, the first guide inclined surface is located on the side of the first stop surface close to the processing device, in a natural state, the first stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting slot, the other end of the first pawl away from the limiting slot is provided with a second guide inclined surface, the second guide inclined surface is located on the side of the first pawl away from the processing device, and / or

[0018] The pawl arranged on the second conveying channel is a second pawl, one end of the second pawl close to the limiting slot is provided with a second stop surface and a third guide inclined surface connected in sequence along the extension direction of the second conveying channel, the third guide inclined surface is located on the side of the second stop surface away from the processing device, in a natural state, the second stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting slot, the other end of the second pawl away from the limiting slot is provided with a fourth guide inclined surface, the fourth guide inclined surface is located on the side of the second pawl close to the processing device.

[0019] Optionally, the driving part is configured as a pneumatic cylinder, the two driving parts are respectively located on the sides of the two guide parts away from each other, and the first pawl and the second pawl are both located between the two guide parts.

[0020] Optionally, in the direction from the first conveying belt to the processing device, the first conveying channel comprises a first material taking position, a first material storing position and a first material feeding position arranged in sequence, and the second conveying channel comprises a second material feeding position, a second material storing position and a second material taking position arranged in sequence.

[0021] Optionally, a first stop component is arranged between the first taking position and the first storage position, the first stop component comprising a first stop paw which can rotate in one direction only, the first stop paw being configured to hinder the carrier from moving in a direction along the first storage position towards the first taking position, a second stop component is arranged between the second taking position and the second storage position, the second stop component comprising a second stop paw which can rotate in one direction only, the second stop paw being configured to hinder the carrier from moving in a direction along the second storage position towards the second taking position, and / or

[0022] A first sensor is arranged at each of the first storage position and the second storage position, the first sensor being configured to feed back to the driving part whether the paw has moved into position.

[0023] Optionally, a second sensor is arranged at each of the first taking position and the first feeding position, the second sensor being configured to count.

[0024] The control method according to the present application is used to control the feeding and discharging device as described above, comprising: controlling one paw component to transfer the carrier carrying the material from the first conveying belt to the processing device to process the material; controlling another paw component to transfer the carrier at the first outlet end of the processing device to the first conveying belt; and controlling the second conveying component to transfer the wire arranging frame from the second outlet end of the processing device to the second conveying belt.

[0025] The control method according to the present application can control one paw component to move the carrier containing the material to be processed along the first conveying channel from the first conveying belt to the processing device, process the material at the processing device, and transport the wire arranging frame separated from the carrier to the second conveying belt by the second conveying component, and control another paw component to move the carrier separated from the material along the second conveying channel from the processing device to the first conveying belt, so that the carrier is moved by the paw component without being lifted and then placed down, the action is simplified, the beat of the paw component is more easily kept consistent with the processing beat of the processing device, the action time is saved, and the defective rate is reduced.

[0026] Optionally, the paw component has two paws, the control of one paw component to transfer the carrier carrying the material from the first conveying belt to the processing device to process the material specifically comprises:

[0027] controlling the paw component to move the Nth carrier from the first taking position to the first storage position;

[0028] controlling the paw component to return to move the N+1th carrier, the paw component simultaneously moving the N+1th carrier and the Nth carrier, when the N+1th carrier moves to the first storage position, the Nth carrier is moved to the first feeding position, and the process is repeated;

[0029] and / or control another pawl assembly to transfer the carrier of the first outlet end of the processing device onto the first transport belt, specifically comprising:

[0030] control the pawl assembly to move the Mth carrier from the second loading position to the second storage position;

[0031] control the pawl assembly to return to move the M+1th carrier, the pawl assembly simultaneously moves the M+1th carrier and the Mth carrier, when the M+1th carrier moves to the second storage position, the Mth carrier is moved to the second loading position, and so on. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 A partial structure diagram of the loading and unloading device and the transport device according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2 A partial structure diagram of the loading and unloading device and the transport device according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 An enlarged view of A in FIG. 7;

[0036] Figure 3 A top view of the loading and unloading device according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 A perspective view of part of the components of the loading and unloading device according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 A partial structure diagram of the loading and unloading device and the transport device according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 An enlarged view of B in FIG. 8;

[0039] Figure 6 A perspective view of the loading and unloading device according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 7 A perspective view of the loading and unloading device according to the embodiment of the present application from another angle;

[0041] Figure 8 A partial structure diagram of the loading and unloading device and the transport device according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 An enlarged view of C in FIG. 9;

[0042] Figure 9 A perspective view of the transport device according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 10 FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a paw assembly of the feeding and discharging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 11 FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a paw assembly of the feeding and discharging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 12 FIG. 9 is a flow chart of the control method according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Reference signs:

[0047] The feeding and discharging device 1,

[0048] The first conveying assembly 10, the first conveying channel 11, the first material taking position 111, the first material storing position 112, the first feeding position 113, the second conveying channel 12,

[0049] The paw assembly 20, the guide part 21, the sliding part 22, the paw 23, the rotating shaft 231, the first paw 232, the first stop surface 2321, the first guide inclined surface 2322, the second guide inclined surface 2323, the second paw 233, the limiting block 24, the limiting groove 241, the assembly hole 242,

[0050] The second conveying assembly 30, the third conveying channel 31,

[0051] The blocking block 40, the guide part 50, the guide channel 51, the base 60, the fixing plate 61, the rack 70, the driving part 80,

[0052] The first stop assembly 91, the first stop paw 912,

[0053] The second stop assembly 92, the second stop paw 922,

[0054] The second sensor 93,

[0055] The conveying device 2, the first conveying belt 201, the second conveying belt 202, the carrier 3, the wire arranging rack 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0057] As Figures 1-3 and Figure 9As shown, the feeding and discharging device 1 according to the embodiment of the present application is used to interface with a conveying device 2 and a processing device of a production line. The conveying device 2 includes a first conveying belt 201 and a second conveying belt 202. The second conveying belt 202 is arranged above the first conveying belt 201. The first conveying belt 201 conveys a carrier 3. The carrier 3 has a wire arranging frame 4 and a material which has not been processed by the processing device. The second conveying belt 202 conveys the wire arranging frame 4 which is separated from the carrier 3. The feeding and discharging device 1 includes a first conveying assembly 10, two pawl assemblies 20 and a second conveying assembly 30.

[0058] Specifically, the first conveying assembly 10 is arranged at one side of the first conveying belt 201. The first conveying assembly 10 defines a first conveying passage 11 and a second conveying passage 12. Both the first conveying passage 11 and the second conveying passage 12 simultaneously communicate with the first conveying belt 201 and the processing device. One pawl assembly 20 is configured to move the carrier 3 along the first conveying passage 11 from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device. Another pawl assembly 20 is configured to move the carrier 3 along the second conveying passage 12 from the processing device to the first conveying belt 201. The second conveying assembly 30 is arranged above the first conveying assembly 10. The second conveying assembly 30 defines a third conveying passage 31. The third conveying passage 31 simultaneously communicates with the second conveying belt 202 and the processing device. The third conveying passage 31 is configured to transfer the wire arranging frame 4 to the second conveying belt 202.

[0059] That is, the carrier 3 is provided with the wire arranging frame 4 which can be separated from the carrier 3. The material to be processed is fixed on the wire arranging frame 4. One pawl assembly 20 changes the moving direction of the carrier 3 carrying the material and transfers the carrier 3 from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device via the first conveying passage 11. In the processing device, the material is processed and transported to the next station. The carrier 3 separated from the material flows out of the processing device. Another pawl assembly 20 moves the carrier 3 from the processing device to the first conveying belt 201 along the second conveying passage 12. In the processing device, both the wire arranging frame 4 and the material are separated from the carrier 3. The wire arranging frame 4 is transferred back to the second conveying belt 202 via the second conveying assembly. Finally, the carrier 3 and the wire arranging frame 4 are returned to the previous station via the first conveying belt 201 and the second conveying belt 202 for reuse. The pawl assemblies 20 can control the feeding pace of the processing device. The first conveying assembly 10 and the second conveying assembly 30 can be adapted to the first conveying belt 201 and the second conveying belt 202 without interfering with the first conveying belt 201 and the second conveying belt 202.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second conveying assembly 30 is arranged between and above the first conveying passage 11 and the second conveying passage 12.

[0061] In some embodiments, the second conveying assembly 30 is configured as a pulley assembly, but the present application is not limited thereto. Generally, the height of the second conveying assembly 30 is greater than the height of the second conveying belt 202, and the height difference between the second conveying assembly 30 and the second conveying belt 202 is greater than the length of the wire arranging frame 4. In this way, when the wire arranging frame 4 is transferred onto the second conveying belt 202, the portion of the wire arranging frame 4 can be prevented from being in contact with the second conveying belt 202, and the jamming caused by the portion not being completely separated from the second conveying assembly 30 can be avoided.

[0062] According to the feeding and discharging device 1 of the embodiment of the present application, the carrier 3 containing the material to be processed can be moved from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device along the first conveying channel 11 by the pawl assembly 20, the material can be processed at the processing device, the wire arranging frame 4 separated from the carrier 3 can be conveyed onto the second conveying belt 202 by the second conveying assembly 30, and the carrier 3 separated from the material can be moved from the processing device to the first conveying belt 201 by the pawl assembly 20 along the second conveying channel 12. The carrier 3 is moved by the pawl assembly 20 without being lifted and then placed down, the action is simplified, the beat of the pawl assembly 20 is more easily consistent with the processing beat of the processing device, the action time is saved, the defective rate is reduced, the layout is reasonable, the existing production line can be avoided from being excessively modified, and the feeding and discharging device 1 does not interfere with the first conveying belt 201 and the second conveying belt 202.

[0063] As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to the feeding and discharging device 1 of the embodiment of the present application, the wire arranging frame 4 separated from the carrier 3 can be conveyed onto the second conveying belt 202 by the second conveying assembly 30, and the carrier 3 separated from the material can be moved from the processing device to the first conveying belt 201 by the pawl assembly 20 along the second conveying channel 12. The carrier 3 is moved by the pawl assembly 20 without being lifted and then placed down, the action is simplified, the beat of the pawl assembly 20 is more easily consistent with the processing beat of the processing device, the action time is saved, the defective rate is reduced, the layout is reasonable, the existing production line can be avoided from being excessively modified, and the feeding and discharging device 1 does not interfere with the first conveying belt 201 and the second conveying belt 202.

[0064] As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the loading and unloading device 1 further includes a guide member 50, which is located on the first conveyor belt 201. The guide member 50 defines a guide channel 51, the entrance of which is for a carrier 3 carrying materials to enter, and the exit of the guide channel 51 is disposed opposite to the stop block 40. The guide member 50 can guide the carrier 3 carrying materials entering the guide channel 51 and adjust the posture of the carrier 3 carrying materials so that the claw assembly 20 can transfer the carrier 3 carrying materials, ensuring the transfer speed of the claw assembly 20.

[0065] In some embodiments, the guide 50 and the stop 40 are integrally formed, but this application does not impose any limitations.

[0066] like Figures 6-8 As shown, in some embodiments, the loading / unloading device 1 further includes a base 60 and a frame 70 disposed on the base 60. The base 60 is located below and adjacent to the first conveyor belt 201, and the frame 70 is located above the first conveyor belt 201. The claw assemblies 20 are all disposed on the frame 70. In this way, by assembling the base 60 with the first conveyor belt 201, the loading / unloading device 1 can be docked with the first conveyor belt 201, simplifying assembly and positioning, eliminating the need to modify existing production lines, achieving high adaptability, and saving production costs.

[0067] like Figures 6-8 As shown, in some embodiments, the loading and unloading device 1 further includes a fixing plate 61, which is fixed to the base 60 by four support columns. The four fixing columns are divided into two groups and located on both sides of the first conveyor belt 201, thereby making the fixing plate 61 more stable. The frame 70 is located on the fixing plate 61.

[0068] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the claw assembly 20 further includes a guide portion 21 and a sliding member 22. The claw 23 is disposed on the sliding member 22, and the sliding member 22 is movably disposed on the guide portion 21. The loading / unloading device 1 further includes a drive portion 80, which is disposed on the frame 70. The output end of the drive portion 80 is connected to the sliding member 22. The drive portion 80 is configured to drive the sliding member 22 to connect, and the guide portion 21 is configured to guide the sliding member 22 and increase the stability of the sliding member 22 during movement.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive unit 80 is configured as a cylinder, with two drive units 80 located on opposite sides of the two guide units 21, and the first pawl 232 and the second pawl 233 both located between the two guide units 21. This arrangement allows for a more compact structure of the loading / unloading device 1, preventing it from occupying too much space and interfering with other equipment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the drive unit 80 is configured as a magnetically coupled rodless cylinder, which is not limited in this application.

[0070] As shown in Figure 3 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , in some embodiments, the pawl assembly 20 comprises at least one one-way rotating pawl 23, the pawl 23 arranged on one of the first conveying channel 11 and the second conveying channel 12 is rotatable in the clockwise direction, and the pawl 23 arranged on the other is rotatable in the counterclockwise direction. Since the processing device requires a certain time for processing, the pawl 23 needs to return to continue moving the next carrier 3 during the process of feeding the processing device and the process of waiting for the carrier 3. The one-way rotation of the pawl 23 is to prevent the pawl 23 from moving in the direction away from the moving direction of the carrier 3, thereby bringing the carrier 3 back. Similarly, the pawl 23 needs to return to continue moving the next carrier 3 during the process of moving the carrier 3 from the processing device back to the first conveying belt 201 and the process of waiting for the carrier 3. The one-way rotation of the pawl 23 is to prevent the pawl 23 from moving in the direction away from the moving direction of the carrier 3, thereby bringing the carrier 3 back.

[0071] In addition, the rotating direction of the pawl 23 arranged on the first conveying channel 11 is opposite to that of the pawl 23 arranged on the second conveying channel 12, because the first conveying channel 11 and the second conveying channel 12 are arranged on the same side of the first conveying belt 201, which can make the structure of the feeding and discharging device 1 more compact. The moving direction of the carrier 3 in the first conveying channel 11 is opposite to that in the second conveying channel 12, so the rotating direction of the pawl 23 arranged on the first conveying channel 11 is opposite to that of the pawl 23 arranged on the second conveying channel 12.

[0072] As shown in Figure 10 , in some embodiments, the pawl assembly 20 comprises two pawls 23 arranged oppositely along the extension direction of the first conveying assembly 10, and the rotating directions of the two pawls 23 are in the same direction. In this way, the efficiency of moving the carrier 3 by the pawl assembly 20 can be improved, and the pawl 23 can be prevented from bringing the carrier 3 back when returning.

[0073] As shown in Figure 3 , in some embodiments, along the direction from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device, the first conveying channel 11 comprises a first material taking position 111, a first material storing position 112 and a first material feeding position 113 arranged in sequence, and the second conveying channel 12 comprises a second material feeding position, a second material storing position and a second material taking position arranged in sequence. The first material storing position 112 and the second material storing position are each provided with a first sensor configured to feed back to the driving part 80 whether the pawl 23 is moved into position.

[0074] The movement process of the pawl assembly 20 of an embodiment is described in detail below. For the convenience of description, the pawl assembly 20 arranged on the first conveying path 11 includes two first pawls 232, and the pawl assembly 20 arranged on the second conveying path 12 includes two second pawls 233. The specific actions are as follows:

[0075] The first pawl 232 close to the first conveying belt 201 moves the Nth carrier 3 from the first taking position 111 to the first storing position 112. The pawl assembly 20 returns until the first pawl 232 close to the first conveying belt 201 returns to the first taking position 111. The first pawl 232 close to the first conveying belt 201 moves the N+1th carrier 3. The first pawl 232 away from the first conveying belt 201 moves the Nth carrier 3 at the same time, so that the N+1th carrier 3 and the Nth carrier 3 move synchronously. When the N+1th carrier 3 moves to the first storing position 112, the Nth carrier 3 is moved to the first feeding position 113. The pawl assembly 20 returns until the first pawl 232 close to the first conveying belt 201 returns to the first taking position 111. The first pawl 232 close to the first conveying belt 201 moves the N+2th carrier 3. The first pawl 232 away from the first conveying belt 201 moves the N+1th carrier 3 at the same time, so that the N+1th carrier 3 and the N+2th carrier 3 move synchronously. When the N+2th carrier 3 moves to the first storing position 112, the N+1th carrier 3 is moved to the first feeding position 113. The above process is repeated.

[0076] The second pawl 233 close to the processing device moves the Mth carrier 3 from the second taking position to the second storing position. The pawl assembly 20 returns until the second pawl 233 close to the processing device returns to the second taking position. The second pawl 233 close to the processing device moves the M+1th carrier 3. The second pawl 233 away from the processing device moves the Mth carrier 3 at the same time, so that the M+1th carrier 3 and the Mth carrier 3 move synchronously. When the M+1th carrier 3 moves to the second storing position, the Mth carrier 3 is moved to the second feeding position. The pawl assembly 20 returns until the second pawl 233 close to the processing device returns to the second taking position. The second pawl 233 close to the processing device moves the M+2th carrier 3. The second pawl 233 away from the processing device moves the M+1th carrier 3 at the same time, so that the M+2th carrier 3 moves to the second storing position and the M+1th carrier 3 moves to the second feeding position. The above process is repeated.

[0077] As Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in some embodiments, the pawl assembly 20 further comprises a limiting block 24, the limiting block 24 comprising a limiting slot 241, one of the limiting block 24 and the pawl 23 is further provided with a set of assembly holes 242, and the other is provided with a set of rotating shafts 231, the rotating shafts 231 are arranged in the assembly holes 242, one end of the pawl 23 abuts against the top wall of the limiting slot 241, and the other end extends out of the limiting block 24. By arranging the limiting block 24, the pawl 23 can be movably fixed. In some embodiments, the limiting block 24 is connected with the sliding piece 22.

[0078] In some embodiments, a reset torsional spring is arranged on the rotating shaft 231, one end of the torsional spring abuts against the pawl 23, and the other end of the torsional spring abuts against the limiting block 24. In this way, after the pawl 23 is rotated in one direction, the pawl 23 is more easily reset by the action of the torsional spring, preventing jamming. For example, in the process of returning the pawl 23 from the first feeding position 113 to the first storage position 112, the pawl 23 is rotated in one direction, and after reaching the first storage position 112, the pawl 23 is reset. In the process of returning the pawl 23 from the first storage position 112 to the first taking position 111, the pawl 23 is rotated in one direction, and after reaching the first taking position 111, the pawl 23 is reset. For another example, in the process of returning the pawl 23 from the second storage position to the second taking position, the pawl 23 is rotated in one direction, and after reaching the second taking position, the pawl 23 is reset. In the process of returning the pawl 23 from the second feeding position to the second storage position, the pawl 23 is rotated in one direction, and after reaching the second storage position, the pawl 23 is reset.

[0079] As shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the pawl 23 arranged on the first conveying channel 11 is a first pawl 232, one end of the first pawl 232 close to the limiting slot 241 is provided with a first stop surface 2321 and a first guide inclined surface 2322 connected in sequence along the extension direction of the first conveying channel 11, the first guide inclined surface 2322 is located on the side of the first stop surface 2321 close to the processing device, and in the natural state, the first stop surface 2321 abuts against the top wall of the limiting slot 241, and the other end of the first pawl 232 away from the limiting slot 241 is provided with a second guide inclined surface 2323, the second guide inclined surface 2323 is located on the side of the first pawl 232 away from the processing device.

[0080] That is, in the natural state, the first stop surface 2321 abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, for example, in the process of moving the pawl 23 from the first taking position 111 to the first storing position 112, the first stop surface 2321 abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, in the process of pushing the carrier 3 by the pawl 23, the pawl 23 does not rotate due to the abutment of the first stop surface 2321 against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, and in the process of returning the pawl 23 from the first feeding position 113 to the first storing position 112, for example, the pawl 23 needs to pass through the carrier 3, under the action of the carrier 3, the pawl 23 rotates unidirectionally so that the first guide slope 2322 abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, the first stop surface 2321 is spaced from the top wall of the limiting groove 241, thereby making the pawl 23 tilt and pass through the carrier 3 without moving the carrier 3. The second guide slope 2323 is arranged to facilitate the pawl 23 to abut against the carrier 3 to move the carrier 3, and increase the force contact area between the pawl 23 and the carrier 3.

[0081] In some embodiments, the pawl 23 arranged on the second conveying channel 12 is a second pawl 233, one end of the second pawl 233 close to the limiting groove 241 is provided with a second stop surface and a third guide slope connected in sequence along the extension direction of the second conveying channel 12, and the third guide slope is located on the side of the second stop surface away from the machining device. In the natural state, the second stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, and the other end of the second pawl 233 away from the limiting groove 241 is provided with a fourth guide slope located on the side of the second pawl 233 close to the machining device.

[0082] That is, in the natural state, the second stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, for example, in the process of moving the pawl 23 from the second taking position to the second storing position, the second stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, in the process of pushing the carrier 3 by the pawl 23, the pawl 23 does not rotate due to the abutment of the second stop surface against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, and in the process of returning the pawl 23 from the second feeding position to the second storing position, for example, the pawl 23 needs to pass through the carrier 3, under the action of the carrier 3, the pawl 23 rotates unidirectionally so that the third guide slope abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove 241, the second stop surface is spaced from the top wall of the limiting groove 241, thereby making the pawl 23 tilt and pass through the carrier 3 without moving the carrier 3. The fourth guide slope is arranged to facilitate the pawl 23 to abut against the carrier 3 to move the carrier 3, and increase the force contact area between the pawl 23 and the carrier 3 (the structure of the second pawl 233 is the same as that of the first pawl 232).

[0083] As Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, a first stop component 91 is arranged between the first pick-up position 111 and the first storage position 112, the first stop component 91 comprising a first one-way rotating stop pawl 912 configured to block the movement of the carrier 3 in the direction from the first storage position 112 towards the first pick-up position 111, and a second stop component 92 is arranged between the second pick-up position and the second storage position, the second stop component 92 comprising a second one-way rotating stop pawl 922 configured to block the movement of the carrier 3 in the direction from the second storage position towards the second pick-up position.

[0084] That is, when the carrier 3 is moved from the first pick-up position 111 to the first storage position 112, the first one-way rotating stop pawl 912 rotates in one direction so as to allow the carrier 3 to pass, and after the carrier 3 passes and reaches the first storage position 112, the first one-way rotating stop pawl 912 resets to prevent the carrier 3 from moving when the pawl component 20 returns, and when the carrier 3 is moved from the second pick-up position towards the second storage position, the second one-way rotating stop pawl 922 rotates in one direction so as to allow the carrier 3 to pass, and after the carrier 3 passes and reaches the second storage position, the second one-way rotating stop pawl 922 resets to prevent the carrier 3 from moving when the pawl component 20 returns.

[0085] In some embodiments, the first pick-up position 111 and the first feeding position 113 are each provided with a second sensor 93 configured to count. In this way, the carrier 3 is counted to ensure that the feeding speed of the pawl component 20 is consistent with the processing speed of the processing device. In some embodiments, the second sensor 93 is configured as a photoelectric sensor, but the application is not limited thereto.

[0086] As shown, according to the control method of the embodiment of the application, for controlling the feeding and discharging device 1 as described above, the method comprises: Figure 12 S1: controlling one pawl component 20 to transfer the carrier 3 carrying the material from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device for processing the material;

[0087] S2: controlling another pawl component 20 to transfer the carrier 3 at the first outlet end of the processing device to the first conveying belt 201;

[0088] S3: controlling the second conveying component to transfer the wire arranging frame 4 from the second outlet end of the processing device to the second conveying belt 202.

[0089]

[0090] ​According to the control method, the carrier 3 containing the material to be processed can be moved to the processing device by the one pawl assembly 20 along the first conveying path 11 from the first conveying belt 201, the material is processed at the processing device, the carrier 3 separated from the carrier 3 is conveyed to the second conveying belt 202 by the second conveying assembly, and the other pawl assembly 20 moves the carrier 3 from the processing device to the first conveying belt 201 along the second conveying path 12, the carrier 3 is moved by the pawl assembly 20 without being lifted and then placed down, the action is simplified, the pace of the pawl assembly 20 is more consistent with the processing pace of the processing device, the action time is saved, and the defective rate is reduced,

[0091] In some embodiments, the pawl assembly 20 has two pawls 23, and the one pawl assembly 20 is controlled to transfer the carrier 3 containing the material from the first conveying belt 201 to the processing device to process the material, and specifically includes the following steps.

[0092] The pawl assembly 20 is controlled to move the Nth carrier 3 from the first material taking position 111 to the first material storage position 112.

[0093] The pawl assembly 20 is controlled to return to move the N+1th carrier 3, and the pawl assembly 20 simultaneously moves the N+1th carrier 3 and the Nth carrier 3, when the N+1th carrier 3 moves to the first material storage position 112, the Nth carrier 3 is moved to the first material feeding position 113, and the above steps are repeated.

[0094] According to the control method, the pace of the pawl assembly 20 for supplying the material to the processing device can be accelerated, and the production efficiency is improved.

[0095] In some embodiments, the other pawl assembly 20 is controlled to transfer the carrier 3 at the first outlet end of the processing device to the first conveying belt 201, and specifically includes the following steps.

[0096] The pawl assembly 20 is controlled to move the Mth carrier 3 from the second material taking position to the second material storage position.

[0097] The pawl assembly 20 is controlled to return to move the M+1th carrier 3, and the pawl assembly 20 simultaneously moves the M+1th carrier 3 and the Mth carrier 3, when the M+1th carrier 3 moves to the second material storage position, the Mth carrier 3 is moved to the second material feeding position, and the above steps are repeated.

[0098] According to the control method, the speed of the pawl assembly 20 for moving the carrier 3 output by the processing device can be accelerated, and the production efficiency is improved.

[0099] In the description of the application, it is to be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are merely intended to facilitate the description of the application and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the application. In addition, features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the application, unless otherwise specified and limited, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0100] In the description of the application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, or it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0101] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

Claims

1. A loading and unloading device for docking with the conveying and processing devices of a production line, characterized in that, The transport device includes a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt, the second conveyor belt being positioned above the first conveyor belt. The first conveyor belt transports a carrier on which a cable management rack and materials are mounted. The second conveyor belt transports the cable management rack, which is separated from the carrier. The loading and unloading device includes: A first transport component is located on one side of the first transport belt. The first transport component defines a first transport channel and a second transport channel, both of which are simultaneously connected to the first transport belt and the processing device. Multiple claw assemblies, at least one of the claw assemblies being configured to move the carrier from the first conveyor belt along the first transport channel to the processing device, and another claw assembly being configured to move the carrier from the processing device to the first conveyor belt along the second transport channel; A second transport assembly is disposed above the first transport assembly, and the second transport assembly defines a third transport channel that connects both the second transport belt and the processing device. The third transport channel is configured to transfer the cable management rack onto the second transport belt. A stop block is located on the first conveyor belt and is configured to stop a vehicle moving along the first conveyor belt to the stop block. The first transport channel and the second transport channel are located on both sides of the stop block.

2. The loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A guide member is located on the first conveyor belt and defines a guide channel. The entrance of the guide channel is for the carrier containing materials to enter, and the exit of the guide channel is disposed opposite to the stop block.

3. The loading and unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a base and a frame disposed on the base. The base is located below and adjacent to the first conveyor belt, and the frame is located above the first conveyor belt. All the claw assemblies are disposed on the frame.

4. The loading and unloading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The claw assembly further includes a guide and a sliding member. The claw is disposed on the sliding member, and the sliding member is movably disposed on the guide. The loading and unloading device further includes a drive unit, which is disposed on the frame, and the output end of the drive unit is connected to the sliding member.

5. The loading and unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pawl assembly includes at least one unidirectional rotating pawl, wherein the pawl located on one of the first transport channel and the second transport channel is rotatable in a clockwise direction, and the pawl located on the other is rotatable in a counterclockwise direction.

6. The loading and unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The claw assembly includes two claws arranged opposite each other along the extension direction of the first transport assembly, and the two claws rotate in the same direction.

7. The loading and unloading device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pawl assembly also includes a limiting block, which includes a limiting groove. One of the limiting block and the pawl is provided with a set of mounting holes, and the other is provided with a set of rotating shafts. The rotating shafts pass through the mounting holes. One end of the pawl abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove, and the other end extends out of the limiting block.

8. The loading and unloading device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pawl on the first transport channel is designated as a first pawl. At the end of the first pawl near the limiting groove, a first stop surface and a first guide slope are sequentially connected along the extending direction of the first transport channel. The first guide slope is located on the side of the first stop surface closer to the processing device. In its natural state, the first stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove. At the end of the first pawl away from the limiting groove, a second guide slope is provided. The second guide slope is located on the side of the first pawl opposite to the processing device, and / or The pawl located on the second transport channel is a second pawl. The end of the second pawl near the limiting groove is provided with a second stop surface and a third guide slope connected sequentially along the extension direction of the second transport channel. The third guide slope is located on the side of the second stop surface away from the processing device. In its natural state, the second stop surface abuts against the top wall of the limiting groove. The end of the second pawl away from the limiting groove is provided with a fourth guide slope, which is located on the side of the second pawl near the processing device.

9. The loading and unloading device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive unit is configured as a cylinder, and the two drive units are respectively located on the side of the two guide units away from each other, with the first pawl and the second pawl both located between the two guide units.

10. The loading and unloading device according to claim 9, characterized in that, Along the direction from the first conveyor belt to the processing device, the first transport channel includes a first material picking position, a first material storage position, and a first material loading position arranged in sequence, and the second transport channel includes a second material loading position, a second material storage position, and a second material picking position arranged in sequence.

11. The loading and unloading device according to claim 10, characterized in that, A first stop assembly is provided between the first material picking position and the first material storage position. The first stop assembly includes a first stop pawl that can rotate in one direction. The first stop pawl is used to prevent the carrier from moving along the direction from the first material storage position toward the first material picking position. A second stop assembly is provided between the second material picking position and the second material storage position. The second stop assembly includes a second stop pawl that can rotate in one direction. The second stop pawl is configured to prevent the carrier from moving along the direction from the second material storage position toward the second material picking position, and / or Both the first and second storage positions are equipped with a first sensor, which is configured to provide feedback to the drive unit on whether the pawl has moved into place.

12. The loading and unloading device according to claim 11, characterized in that, A second sensor is provided at both the first material picking position and the first material loading position, and the second sensor is configured to count.

13. A control method for controlling the loading and unloading device as described in any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, include: A pawl assembly is controlled to transfer a material-carrying carrier from a first conveyor belt to a processing device for processing the material; Control another claw assembly to transfer the carrier at the first exit end of the processing device onto the first conveyor belt; The second transport component is controlled to transfer the cable management rack from the second exit end of the processing device to the second transport belt.

14. The control method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The pawl assembly has two pawls. The control of a pawl assembly to transfer a material-carrying carrier from the first conveyor belt to the processing device for processing specifically includes: The claw assembly is controlled to move the Nth carrier from the first material picking position to the first material storage position; The control claw assembly returns to the position of moving the (N+1)th carrier. The claw assembly simultaneously moves the (N+1)th carrier and the Nth carrier. When the (N+1)th carrier moves to the first storage position, the Nth carrier is moved to the first loading position, and so on. And / or the control of another claw assembly to transfer the carrier at the first exit end of the processing device onto the first conveyor belt specifically includes: The claw assembly is controlled to move the Mth carrier from the second material picking position to the second material storage position; The control claw assembly returns to the position of moving the (M+1)th carrier. The claw assembly simultaneously moves the (M+1)th carrier and the Mth carrier. When the (M+1)th carrier moves to the second storage position, the Mth carrier is moved to the second loading position, and so on.

Images