A tire logistics intelligent production automation system

Abstract

This invention provides an intelligent automated production system for tire logistics, comprising interconnected production units, communication units, AGV control units, and warehouse control units. The production units transmit information to the AGV control units via the communication units, and the AGV control units transport materials to the warehouse control units; or, materials are transported from the warehouse control units to the production units. The AGV control units include forklift-type AGVs; the warehouse control units include a WMS warehouse management system, a WCS warehouse control system, double-layer racking, or a double-layer high-density storage facility. This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies, which often provide limited or simplistic descriptions of specific process flows and lack detailed information recording during the production process, thus failing to capture the optimal process flow characteristics of an automated logistics system for intelligent tire production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of tire manufacturing, and in particular relates to an intelligent automated production system for tire logistics. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional tire production primarily involves raw materials undergoing rubber compounding, followed by calendering and extrusion processes before being transported to the semi-finished parts and molding workshops. After molding, the tires undergo vulcanization and are inspected before being sent to the finished product warehouse. Throughout this process, logistics and scheduling are largely manual, leading to disorganized material storage, poor management, and an inability to implement first-in, first-out (FIFO) management. Manual labor for transportation, sorting, and loading / unloading is labor-intensive, impacting product quality, cost, and production efficiency. In the mixing workshop, the transportation of raw materials, compounded rubber sheets, and final compounded rubber sheets relies mainly on forklifts. Material storage involves manual single-layer placement in a flat area. Rubber shredding is done manually using rubber cutters or by directly handling the material onto the mixing machine's feeding conveyor belt, resulting in high labor intensity. The transportation of rubber compounds required for mixing, as well as the production of masterbatch and final compounded rubber sheets, is primarily handled manually using electric forklifts, resulting in low production efficiency, manual placement, and space consumption. Furthermore, the sampling and testing of the compounded rubber sheets is also mainly done manually, leading to a high error rate and potential sample contamination. Small materials are mainly weighed, bagged, and stored in carts. After manual placement, the carts are manually pushed to the machines as needed, resulting in a messy and inconvenient work environment. Currently, traditional enterprises manage inventory manually between parts and molding processes in semi-finished workshops, using battery-powered trailers and forklifts for transport. This often leads to parts being delivered incorrectly, low efficiency, and difficulty in implementing first-in, first-out (FIFO) management. Molded tire blanks are manually loaded onto carts, stored, and transported to the storage area, resulting in high labor intensity and making FIFO management impossible. Traditional enterprises use manual sorting, loading, unloading, and leveling of vulcanized tires, leading to high labor intensity for workers. Current technologies have relatively low levels of automation in the transportation of materials between and within different workshops in the tire industry, with many manual interventions. Building intelligent logistics through intelligent equipment and establishing a reasonable automated process flow can effectively upgrade existing tire production plants and improve the intelligent automation management level of new plants. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose an intelligent production automation system for tire logistics, in order to solve the problems of existing technologies that provide limited or simplistic descriptions of specific solutions in the process flow and lack detailed descriptions of information recording in the process production flow, thus failing to present the optimal process flow characteristics of an intelligent tire production process automation logistics system.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] A tire logistics intelligent production automation system includes interconnected production units, communication units, AGV control units, and warehouse control units; the production units transmit information to the AGV control units through the communication units, and the AGV control units transfer materials to the warehouse control units; or materials are transferred from the warehouse control units to the production units; the AGV control units include forklift-type AGVs; the warehouse control units include WMS warehouse management systems, WCS warehouse control systems, double-layer racking, or double-layer high-density storage.

[0006] The production unit includes, in sequence according to the production order, a masterbatch rubber sheet cooling production line module, a final rubber sheet cooling production line module, a small material automatic storage and conveying module, a rubber sample automatic sampling and conveying module, an embryo logistics module, and a finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module.

[0007] Furthermore, after the rubber compound produced by the masterbatch rubber sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected into sheets, the information of the sheet and the information of the pallet carrying the sheet are bound together by RFID; the sheet information and pallet information are verified when the pallet enters or leaves the warehouse.

[0008] The film is transported via a transfer conveyor in conjunction with a forklift AGV. The production information of the film is managed through the WMS warehouse management system. The film is stored in a double-layer compact warehouse. When the internal mixer needs film, the WCS warehouse control unit transmits the information to the forklift AGV and instructs it to go to the double-layer compact warehouse and transport it to the internal mixer supply belt, while collecting the empty trays.

[0009] Furthermore, after the rubber produced by the final rubber sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected, the sheets are placed in a temporary storage area. The sheets are then transported to a double-layer high-density warehouse via a transfer conveyor in conjunction with a forklift AGV. The production information of the sheets is managed through the WMS warehouse management system. When the extruder needs sheets, the WMS warehouse control unit transmits the information to the forklift AGV and instructs it to go to the double-layer high-density warehouse and transport the sheets to the extruder's rubber supply belt, while simultaneously collecting the empty reels.

[0010] Furthermore, after the production unit transmits information to the AGV control unit through the communication unit, the AGV control unit performs logical judgment, selects and starts the matching forklift-type AGV, and the AGV reaches the double-layer rack according to the trajectory requirements; the AGV reads and identifies the materials stored in the double-layer rack according to the production information, selects the materials and delivers them to the designated station, and delivers them to the internal mixer via the internal mixer feed belt, while simultaneously recovering empty pallets; for the storage and warehousing of film in the internal mixing workshop, a compact warehouse + mother-daughter vehicle + AGV configuration can be used.

[0011] Furthermore, when increased storage requirements are needed for materials, a high-density storage system is adopted, in conjunction with a mother-daughter cart; AGVs are connected to the inbound and outbound elevators; after the film cooling production line completes film collection, the films are automatically scanned and then transported to the entrance of the high-density storage system via conveyor or AGV. After verification, the WMS / WCS manages the allocation, and the films are then transported to the mother-daughter carts via elevators for assisted storage in the high-density storage system; for empty pallets, they can be transported by AGV, sent to the elevator via WMS / WCS, and then put into storage via mother-daughter carts.

[0012] Furthermore, the small material automatic storage and conveying module is located between the small material weighing system and the internal mixer. It loads the small materials conveyed by the small material weighing system into the material frame and automatically sends them into the three-dimensional storage. It can also automatically retrieve full pallets according to the production plan and send them to the internal mixer via the friction wheel conveyor line. The whole process is controlled by a computer program. The identification of each small material and various production information are managed by RFID. The conveyor line is driven by friction wheels.

[0013] Furthermore, the automatic sampling and conveying module for rubber samples achieves automatic sampling of rubber samples through an automatic rubber sampler or a robotic arm, and automatically loads the samples into a rubber sample box. The rubber sample box can write and read information about the rubber material at any time through RFID. The rapid testing room obtains the incoming material information through WMS, and combines the information by reading the RFID information of the rubber sample box and returns an empty sample box.

[0014] An automatic rubber sample collection and delivery module includes an automatic sampling mechanism, a rubber sample launching mechanism, a rubber sample receiving mechanism, and a pneumatic delivery pipeline. The automatic sampling mechanism is installed on a fixed structure, and the rubber sample launching mechanism and the rubber sample receiving mechanism are connected by the pneumatic delivery pipeline. The automatic sampling mechanism is used to cut the rubber, the rubber sample launching mechanism is used to launch the cut rubber sample, and the rubber sample receiving mechanism is used to receive the cut rubber sample and place it in a rubber sample receiving device. The automatic sampling mechanism, the rubber sample launching mechanism, the rubber sample receiving mechanism, and the pneumatic delivery pipeline are all connected to a communication unit.

[0015] Furthermore, the automatic sampling mechanism includes a first linear module, a first mounting plate, a cutting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The first linear module is horizontally mounted to the fixed structure to fix the automatic sampling mechanism to the fixed structure. The first mounting plate is mounted on the moving plate of the first linear module. The cutting mechanism is mounted on the first mounting plate to enable movement of the cutting mechanism. The conveying mechanism is also mounted on the first mounting plate to enable movement of the conveying mechanism.

[0016] The cutting mechanism includes a first adjusting frame, a first adjusting block, a first hinge plate, a linear bearing, a cutting motor, and a cutting blade body;

[0017] The conveying mechanism includes a moving cylinder, a moving connecting plate, and a suction cup; the gel sample launching mechanism includes a launching box, a launching gel sample box, a gel sample pushing mechanism, and a reversing cylinder; the gel sample receiving mechanism includes a receiving box, a receiving gel sample box, a gel sample pushing mechanism, and a reversing cylinder.

[0018] Furthermore, the tire blank logistics system adopts a gantry warehouse format. According to the vulcanization demand instructions issued by the MES system, the tire blanks in the gantry warehouse are delivered to the circular circulation dock position in the vulcanization workshop via AGV. Then, in the vulcanization workshop, the tire blanks are transported to the vulcanizing machine pallet position via an overhead EMS trolley conveyor line.

[0019] Furthermore, the finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module can buffer materials on the conveyor line and allow them to undergo X-ray visual inspection. Finished tires that pass the inspection are directly put into storage without random sampling, and then enter the gantry sorting and loading system before finally being stored in the warehouse. Finished tires that fail the inspection are manually processed and then undergo visual inspection again, or they can be scanned to enter the dynamic balance test, static balance test, roundness test, holographic machine, and tire expander before entering the gate sorting and loading system before finally being stored in the warehouse.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the intelligent automated production system for tire logistics described in this invention has the following advantages:

[0021] (1) The tire logistics intelligent production automation system described in this invention adheres to the principles of system expansion, clear hierarchy, modular construction, seamless integration of control and information, high level of intelligence, and optimized construction cost. It expands using future-oriented material, pallet, and warehouse management methods. The entire system utilizes logistics equipment such as double-speed chains, roller conveyors, overhead chains, belts, friction wheels, and AGV carts. Through a three-layer WMS architecture, it achieves flexible system access and a flexible architecture, ensuring comprehensive data traceability and providing potential optimization opportunities during production. It enables automatic scheduling of logistics operations, automatic production planning, and automatic inventory placement based on production schedules. By optimizing storage space, logistics energy, air conditioning energy, on-duty personnel, and inspection cycles through the logistics system, it reduces defect rates and scrap rates, quickly responds to changes in customer and market conditions, ultimately optimizing costs and enhancing enterprise competitiveness.

[0022] (2) The tire logistics intelligent production automation system described in this invention is a complete tire intelligent production process automation logistics system that can be adapted to both the renovation of old tire production plants and the construction of new plants. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of the compounding process for masterbatch as described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the final compounding process of the rubber compounding according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the AGV process docking with a double-layer rack as described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of the intensive storage compounding process described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a process flow diagram of the automatic storage and conveying module for small materials according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a process flow diagram of the automatic sample collection and delivery module for adhesive samples according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the molding gantry warehouse scheme in the pre-embryo logistics system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the vulcanization process in the gantry warehouse of the tire embryo logistics system described in this embodiment of the invention.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the automatic sorting and conveying module for finished tires according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 10 The process flow of the semi-finished product automatic conveying system described in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 11 The process flow of the semi-finished product automatic conveying system described in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic gel sample collection and delivery module described in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic gel sample collection and delivery module described in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 14This is a schematic diagram of the automatic sampling mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a bottom view of the gel sample emission mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the gel emission mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the gel sample receiving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 1. Automatic sampling mechanism; 11. Linear module No. 1; 12. Mounting plate No. 1; 121. Guide slide plate; 122. Guide chute; 13. Cutting mechanism; 131. Adjusting frame No. 1; 132. Adjusting block No. 1; 133. Hinge plate No. 1; 134. Linear bearing; 135. Cutting motor; 1351. Cam; 136. Cutting blade body; 137. Cutting blade mounting frame; 1371. Guide wheel; 138. Bearing No. 1; 139. Tension spring; 14. Conveying mechanism; 141. Moving... 1. Cylinder; 142. Moving connecting plate; 143. Suction cup; 2. Sample launching mechanism; 21. Launch box; 22. Sample launching box; 221. Sample storage box; 222. Launching moving box; 223. Rotating motor; 23. Sample pushing mechanism; 231. Pushing box; 232. Pushing cylinder; 24. Reversing cylinder; 3. Sample receiving mechanism; 31. Receiving box; 311. Sample storage box; 32. Sample receiving box; 321. Receiver moving box; 4. Pneumatic delivery pipeline; 5. Sample. Detailed Implementation

[0043] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0047] A tire logistics intelligent production automation system includes interconnected production units, communication units, AGV control units, and warehouse control units; the production units transmit information to the AGV control units through the communication units, and the AGV control units transfer materials to the warehouse control units; or materials are transferred from the warehouse control units to the production units; the AGV control units include forklift-type AGVs; the warehouse control units include WMS warehouse management systems, WCS warehouse control systems, double-layer racking, or double-layer high-density storage.

[0048] The production unit includes, in sequence according to the production order, a masterbatch rubber sheet cooling production line module, a final rubber sheet cooling production line module, a small material automatic storage and conveying module, a rubber sample automatic sampling and conveying module, an embryo logistics module, and a finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module.

[0049] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rubber compound produced by the masterbatch rubber sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected into sheets to form films. The information of the film and the information of the pallet carrying the film are bound together by RFID. The film information and the pallet information are verified when the pallet enters or leaves the warehouse.

[0050] The film is transported via a transfer conveyor in conjunction with a forklift AGV. The production information of the film is managed through the WMS warehouse management system. The film is stored in a double-layer compact warehouse. When the internal mixer needs film, the WCS warehouse control unit transmits the information to the forklift AGV and instructs it to go to the double-layer compact warehouse and transport it to the internal mixer supply belt, while collecting the empty trays.

[0051] Preferred, such as Figure 2 As shown, after the rubber material produced by the final rubber sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected, the sheets are placed in a temporary storage area. The sheets are then transported to a double-layer high-density warehouse via a transfer conveyor and a forklift AGV. The production information of the sheets is managed through the WMS warehouse management system. When the extruder needs sheets, the WMS warehouse control unit transmits the information to the forklift AGV and instructs it to go to the double-layer high-density warehouse and transport the sheets to the extruder's rubber supply belt, while simultaneously collecting the empty reels.

[0052] Preferred, such as Figure 3 As shown, after the production unit transmits information to the AGV control unit through the communication unit, the AGV control unit performs logical judgment, selects and starts the matching forklift-type AGV, and the AGV reaches the double-layer rack according to the trajectory requirements; the AGV reads and identifies the materials stored in the double-layer rack according to the production information, selects the materials and delivers them to the designated station, and delivers them to the internal mixer through the internal mixer feed belt, while simultaneously recovering empty pallets; for the storage and warehousing of film in the internal mixing workshop, a compact warehouse + mother-daughter vehicle + AGV form can be used to complete the task.

[0053] Preferred, such as Figure 4 As shown, when materials require increased storage capacity, a high-density storage system is used in conjunction with a mother-daughter cart. AGVs are connected to the inbound and outbound elevators. After the film cooling production line completes film collection, the films are automatically scanned and then transported to the high-density storage entrance via conveyor or AGV. After information verification, the WMS / WCS manages the allocation, and the films are then transported to the mother-daughter carts via elevators for assisted storage in the high-density storage. Empty pallets can be transported by AGV, then to the elevator via WMS / WCS, and finally into the warehouse via mother-daughter carts.

[0054] Preferred, such as Figure 5As shown, the automatic small material storage and conveying module is located between the small material weighing system and the internal mixer. It loads the small materials conveyed from the weighing system into material frames and automatically sends them to the automated storage system. It can also automatically retrieve full pallets according to the production plan and send them to the internal mixer via a friction wheel conveyor line. The entire process is controlled by a computer program, and the identification of each small material and various production information are managed by RFID. This achieves the goals of first-in, first-out (FIFO), error prevention, and quality traceability. Regarding the selection of the conveyor line, some intelligent tire manufacturing companies currently use EMS sliding contact line conveyors. However, due to the dusty conditions in the small material workshop, safety must be fully considered; therefore, the friction wheel drive method is more advantageous.

[0055] Preferred, such as Figure 6 As shown, the automatic sampling and conveying module for rubber samples achieves automatic sampling of rubber samples through an automatic rubber sampler or a robotic arm, and automatically loads the samples into a rubber sample box. The rubber sample box can write and read information about the rubber material at any time through RFID. The rapid testing room obtains the incoming material information through WMS, and combines the information by reading the RFID information of the rubber sample box and returns an empty sample box.

[0056] Preferred, such as Figure 7 As shown, there are currently several conveying modes available in the tire blank logistics system process scheme (forming-gantry warehouse), such as double-speed chains, gantry robots, and single-layer circulating roller chains. In comparison, the forming machine area can achieve the accumulation and conveying of tire blank pallets using a single-layer circulating roller chain. The equipment has a simple structure, low cost, easy maintenance, stable speed, and reliable operation. For the formed tire blanks after spraying, the gantry warehouse is currently the most widely used method due to its small footprint, large storage capacity, and fast data transmission speed.

[0057] Preferred, Figure 8 As shown, tire blanks in the gantry warehouse are transported to the circular connection position in the vulcanization workshop via AGVs according to the vulcanization demand instructions issued by the MES system. Then, in the vulcanization workshop, the tire blanks are transported to the vulcanizing machine pallet position by an aerial EMS trolley conveyor line. Compared with the gantry robots, AGVs, or RGVs currently used by enterprises, this method has higher transmission efficiency and better economy. In addition, the EMS trolleys move in a one-way circular motion on the circular track, eliminating empty return motion. The number of EMS trolleys can be expanded as needed, allowing for equipment redundancy and good safety.

[0058] Preferred, Figure 9As shown, the finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module can buffer materials on the conveyor line and enter the appearance inspection through X-ray. Finished tires that pass the inspection are directly put into the warehouse without random inspection, enter the gantry sorting and loading, and finally enter the warehouse storage. Finished tires that fail the inspection are manually processed and continue to undergo appearance inspection, or they enter the dynamic balance test, static balance test, roundness test, holographic machine, tire expansion machine and then enter the gate sorting and loading, and finally enter the warehouse storage.

[0059] like Figure 10 Figure 11 As shown, the process flow of the semi-finished product automatic conveying system mainly uses AGVs to transport materials to the automated warehouse to achieve automated logistics control.

[0060] The automatic rubber sample collection and delivery module includes an automatic sampling mechanism 1, a rubber sample launching mechanism 2, a rubber sample receiving mechanism 3, and a pneumatic delivery pipeline 4. The automatic sampling mechanism 1 is installed on a fixed structure, and the rubber sample launching mechanism 2 and the rubber sample receiving mechanism 3 are connected by the pneumatic delivery pipeline 4. The automatic sampling mechanism 1 is used to cut the rubber, the rubber sample launching mechanism 2 is used to launch the cut rubber sample, and the rubber sample receiving mechanism 3 is used to receive the cut rubber sample and place it in a rubber sample receiving device. The automatic sampling mechanism 1, the rubber sample launching mechanism 2, the rubber sample receiving mechanism 3, and the pneumatic delivery pipeline 4 are all connected to a controller.

[0061] Preferably, the automatic sampling mechanism 1 includes a first linear module 11, a first mounting plate 12, a cutting mechanism 13 and a conveying mechanism 14. The first linear module 11 is an existing device on the market that can achieve linear movement.

[0062] The first linear module 11 is horizontally mounted to a fixed structure, which is a stable device in the working environment that allows the automatic sampling mechanism 1 to be installed; thus, the automatic sampling mechanism 1 is fixed to the fixed structure. The first mounting plate 12 is mounted on the moving plate of the first linear module 11, and the moving plate can move linearly. The cutting mechanism 13 is mounted on the first mounting plate 12, thereby enabling the cutting mechanism 13 to move. The conveying mechanism 14 is also mounted on the first mounting plate 12, thus enabling the conveying mechanism 14 to move.

[0063] Preferably, the first mounting plate 12 is vertically mounted to the movable plate. The cutting mechanism 13 includes a first adjusting frame 131, a first adjusting block 132, a first hinge plate 133, a linear bearing 134, a cutting motor 135, and a cutting blade body 136. The first adjusting block 132 is mounted to the lower surface of the first mounting plate 12 via the first adjusting frame 131. The linear bearing 134 is also mounted to the lower surface of the first mounting plate 12. The linear bearing 134 is provided with a cutting blade mounting frame 137. One end of each of the two first hinge plates 133 is hinged to the first adjusting block 132, and the other end is hinged to the cutting blade mounting frame 137. A bearing 138 is provided between the two hinge plates 133. The cutting motor 135 is mounted to the mounting plate 12 via a motor mounting bracket. A cam 1351 is provided at the output end of the cutting motor 135. The cam 1351 is in contact with the bearing 138. A tension spring 139 is provided between the two hinge plates 133 and the mounting plate 12, thereby realizing the reciprocating motion of the cutter mounting bracket 137. The rotation of the cam 1351 can drive the movement of the hinge plates 133. With the help of the tension spring 139, the reciprocating motion of the hinge plates 133 is realized, thereby achieving the purpose of repeatedly cutting the rubber sample.

[0064] Preferably, the first adjustment frame 131 is provided with several elongated holes, and the first adjustment block 132 is installed to the elongated holes by bolts to realize the adjustment of the first adjustment block 132 relative to the first adjustment frame 131. This design facilitates the adjustment of the first adjustment block 132, thereby adjusting the position of the cutting blade body 136 to adapt to different working conditions.

[0065] Preferably, the lower surface of the first mounting plate 12 is also provided with a guide slide plate 121, the guide slide plate 121 is provided with a guide groove 122, one side of the cutter mounting frame 137 is provided with a guide wheel 1371, the guide wheel 1371 is connected to the cutter mounting frame 137 through a connecting rod, the guide wheel 1371 is connected to the guide groove 122 to guide the cutter mounting frame 137, the bottom of the linear bearing 134 is connected to the bottom of the guide slide plate 121, the guide slide and the guide wheel 1371 play a guiding role, enabling the cutter mounting frame 137 to move linearly.

[0066] Preferably, the conveying mechanism 14 includes a moving cylinder 141, a moving connecting plate 142, and a suction cup 143. The moving cylinder 141 is mounted on the moving plate, and the moving connecting plate 142 is connected to the output end of the moving cylinder 141 to realize the lifting and lowering of the moving connecting plate 142. The suction cup 143 is installed at the end of the moving connecting plate 142, and the suction cup 143 corresponds to the position of the cutting blade body 136. After the cutting blade body 136 cuts the rubber sample, it is adsorbed by the suction cup 143. Then the conveying mechanism 14 moves to the feeding port of the rubber sample launching mechanism 2. After the air supply is stopped, the rubber sample falls and enters the rubber sample launching mechanism 2.

[0067] Preferably, the gel sample launching mechanism 2 includes a launching box 21, a gel sample launching container 22, a gel sample pushing mechanism 23, and a reversing cylinder 24. The gel sample pushing mechanism 23 is provided on one side of the launching box 21, the gel sample launching container 22 is disposed inside the launching box 21, and the reversing cylinder 24 is also provided on one side of the launching box 21. The gel sample launching container 22 is connected to the output end of the reversing cylinder 24 to realize the movement of the gel sample launching container 22 within the launching box 21. The gel sample pushing mechanism 23 is used to transport the gel sample into the gel sample launching container 22, and the reversing cylinder 24 is used to move the gel sample launching container 22 to the pneumatic delivery pipeline 4.

[0068] The sample receiving mechanism 3 includes a receiving box 31, a sample receiving container 32, a sample pushing mechanism 23, and a reversing cylinder 24. The receiving box 31 has a sample storage box 311 on one side, and the sample receiving container 32 is disposed inside the receiving box 31. The receiving box 31 also has a reversing cylinder 24 on one side. The sample receiving container 32 is connected to the output end of the reversing cylinder 24 to realize the movement of the sample receiving container 32 inside the receiving box 31. The sample pushing mechanism 23 is used to transport the sample to the sample storage box 311, and the reversing cylinder 24 is used to move the sample receiving container 32 to the pneumatic conveying pipe 4.

[0069] The pneumatic delivery pipe 4 connects the launch box 21 and the receiving box 31, and the sample storage box 221 is able to be transported between the launch box 21 and the receiving box 31.

[0070] Preferably, the sample pushing mechanism 23 is disposed in the pushing box 231, the pushing box 231 is installed on one side of the launching box 21, the pushing box 231 is provided with a pushing cylinder 232, the pushing box 231 is provided with a feeding port for receiving the sample, the pushing box 231 is used to store the sample, and the pushing cylinder 232 is used to transport the sample into the sample box.

[0071] The receiving box 31 is also provided with a sample pushing mechanism 23 on one side, which is used to push the sample into the sample storage box 311.

[0072] Preferably, the ejector sample box 22 includes a sample storage box 221 and an ejector moving box 222. The ejector moving box 222 is disposed inside the ejector box 21. The output end of the reversing cylinder 24 is connected to the ejector moving box 222. The sample storage box 221 is placed inside the ejector moving box 222, and the ejector moving box 222 has an opening for conveying the sample from the receiving box 31 to the sample storage box 221.

[0073] The receiving sample box 32 includes a sample storage box 221 and a receiving moving box 321. The receiving moving box 321 is disposed inside the receiving box 31. The output end of the reversing cylinder 24 is connected to the receiving moving box 321. The sample storage box 221 is placed inside the receiving moving box 321, and the receiving moving box 321 has an opening for conveying the sample from the sample storage box 221 to the sample receiving box 311. The sample storage box 221 is used for circulation in the pneumatic conveying pipe 4.

[0074] Both the transmitting moving box 222 and the receiving moving box 321 are equipped with a position sensor for detecting the position of the sample storage box 221 and a sample sensor for detecting the sample. A rotating motor 223 is also provided for adjusting the position of the sample storage box 221. The output end of the rotating motor 223 is provided with a tray, and the sample storage box 221 is placed on the tray. The rotating motor 223, the position sensor and the sample sensor are connected to the controller.

[0075] A method for using an automated gel sample collection system includes the following steps:

[0076] S1. Sample taking; The sample is cut using an automatic sampling mechanism 1.

[0077] S2. After cutting, the sample is sucked up and fixed by the suction cup 143 of the conveying mechanism 14; then the sample is moved to the top of the sample launching mechanism 2 by the movement of the first linear module 11, the air supply is stopped, and the sample enters the sample launching mechanism 2.

[0078] S3, the sample pushing mechanism 23 pushes the sample from the pushing box 231 to the sample storage box 221;

[0079] S4. The gel sample storage box 221 moves to the bottom of the pneumatic conveying pipe 4 under the action of the reversing cylinder 24 and is conveyed to the gel sample receiving mechanism 3 through the pneumatic conveying pipe 4.

[0080] S5. The sample receiving mechanism 3 waits for the sample storage box 221 at the pneumatic conveying pipeline 4. After receiving the sample storage box 221, it moves under the action of the reversing cylinder 24 to push the sample into the receiving box through the sample pushing mechanism 23, and then collects it through the manual robotic arm.

[0081] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system, characterized by: The system comprises interconnected production units, communication units, AGV control units and warehouse control units; the production units transmit information to the AGV control units through the communication units, and the AGV control units transmit materials to the warehouse control units or transmit materials from the warehouse control units to the production units; The AGV control units comprise forklift AGVs; The warehouse control units comprise WMS warehouse management systems, WCS warehouse control systems, double-layer shelves or double-layer dense warehouses; The production units comprise, in sequence according to production order, a masterbatch sheet cooling production line module, a final batch sheet cooling production line module, a small material automatic storage and conveying module, a rubber sample automatic sampling and conveying module, an embryo material flow module and a finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module; The rubber material produced by the masterbatch sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected to form a sheet, and the information of the sheet and the information of a tray carrying the sheet are bound through RFID; the sheet information and the tray information are rechecked when the tray is in and out of the warehouse; The sheets are transported by the transfer conveyor and the forklift AGVs, the production information of the sheets is managed through the WMS warehouse management system, the sheet storage is implemented through the double-layer dense warehouse, when the rubber mixing machine needs sheets, the WCS warehouse control unit transmits information to the forklift AGVs and requires the forklift AGVs to go to the double-layer dense warehouse and convey the sheets to the rubber mixing feeding belt, while the empty tray is collected; The rubber sample automatic sampling and conveying module realizes automatic sampling of rubber samples through a rubber sample automatic sampling machine or a mechanical hand, and simultaneously automatically loads the rubber samples into a rubber sample box; the information of the rubber material in the rubber sample box is written and read through RFID at any time, and the fast inspection room obtains the incoming material information through the WMS and returns the empty sample box through recombination and reading of the RFID information of the rubber sample box; The rubber sample automatic sampling and conveying module comprises an automatic sampling mechanism, a rubber sample launching mechanism, a rubber sample receiving mechanism and a pneumatic conveying pipeline, the automatic sampling mechanism is installed to a fixed structure, the rubber sample launching mechanism and the rubber sample receiving mechanism are communicated through the pneumatic conveying pipeline; the automatic sampling mechanism is used for cutting rubber, the rubber sample launching mechanism is used for launching the cut rubber sample, the rubber sample receiving mechanism is used for receiving the cut rubber sample and placing it in a rubber sample receiving device, and the automatic sampling mechanism, the rubber sample launching mechanism, the rubber sample receiving mechanism and the pneumatic conveying pipeline are connected to a communication unit; The automatic sampling mechanism comprises a first linear module, a first mounting plate, a cutting mechanism and a conveying mechanism, the first linear module is horizontally installed to a fixed structure to fix the automatic sampling mechanism and the fixed structure, the first mounting plate is installed to a moving plate of the first linear module, the cutting mechanism is installed to the first mounting plate, and the movement of the cutting mechanism is realized; the conveying mechanism is also installed to the first mounting plate, and the movement of the conveying mechanism is realized; The cutting mechanism comprises a first adjusting frame, a first adjusting block, a first hinged plate, a linear bearing, a cutting motor and a cutting tool body; The conveying mechanism comprises a moving cylinder, a moving connecting plate and a suction disc; the rubber sample launching mechanism comprises a launching box, a launching rubber sample box, a rubber sample pushing mechanism and a reversing cylinder; the rubber sample receiving mechanism comprises a receiving box, a receiving rubber sample box, a rubber sample pushing mechanism and a reversing cylinder.

2. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the rubber compound produced by the final finishing rubber sheet cooling production line module is automatically collected, the rubber sheet is placed in a temporary storage area, and the rubber sheet is transported to a double-layer dense warehouse by a forklift AGV in cooperation with a transfer conveyor. The production information of the rubber sheet is managed by a WMS warehouse management system, and the rubber sheet storage is realized by a double-layer dense warehouse. When the extruder needs rubber sheets, the WMS warehouse control unit transmits information to the forklift AGV and requires the forklift AGV to go to the double-layer dense warehouse and deliver the rubber sheets to the extruder for the rubber belt, and at the same time, the empty tray is collected.

3. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the production unit transmits information to the AGV control unit through the communication unit, the AGV control unit makes a logical judgment, selects a matching forklift AGV to start, and the AGV reaches the double-layer shelf according to the track requirements. The AGV reads and identifies the production information stored in the double-layer shelf and selects the material to be sent to the designated site, and at the same time, the empty tray is recycled. For the storage and warehouse of the rubber sheet in the mixing workshop, or the dense warehouse + sub-mother car + AGV form is adopted to complete the storage and warehouse.

4. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the material needs to improve the storage requirement, the dense warehouse storage is adopted, and the sub-mother car is used in cooperation. The AGV is connected with the elevator of the storage and warehouse. After the rubber sheet cooling production line completes the collection, it is automatically scanned, and the rubber sheet is sent to the dense warehouse entrance by the conveyor or AGV. Through the review information, the WMS / WCS is distributed and managed, and the rubber sheet is sent to the sub-mother car into the dense warehouse for storage assistance by the elevator. For the empty tray, it is transported by the AGV, sent to the elevator by the WMS / WCS, and stored by the sub-mother car.

5. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The small material automatic storage and conveying module is located between the small material weighing system and the internal mixer, and the small material weighed by the small material weighing system is loaded into the material frame and automatically sent to the stereoscopic warehouse for storage. According to the production plan, the full tray is automatically adjusted and sent to the internal mixer through the friction wheel conveying line. The whole process is controlled by a computer program, and each kind of small material is identified and managed by RFID. The conveying line is driven by a friction wheel.

6. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tire blank logistics system adopts a gantry warehouse form. According to the sulfurization demand instruction of the curing workshop sent by the MES system, the tire blank is sent to the curing workshop by the AGV, and then the tire blank is sent to the position of the curing machine by the aerial EMS trolley conveying line in the curing workshop.

7. A tire logistics intelligent production automation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The finished tire automatic sorting and conveying module realizes the material buffer of the conveying line, and the X-ray level enters the appearance inspection. The finished tire that passes the inspection is directly stored in the warehouse, enters the gantry sorting and loading, and finally enters the warehouse storage. The finished tire that fails the inspection is manually processed and then subjected to appearance inspection, or enters the dynamic balance detection, static balance detection, roundness detection, holographic machine, and tire expander, and then enters the gantry sorting and loading, and finally enters the warehouse storage.

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