Semi-automated gate mechanism transfer device and control method thereof

By using a semi-automatic gantry-type conveying device, which combines limit mechanisms and electric rollers, the problem of low efficiency in moving parts boxes over long distances in narrow spaces is solved, achieving efficient handling and simplified maintenance, while reducing energy consumption and costs.

CN116654598BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07TIANJIN FAW TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310378761.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-04-11
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-11

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Technical Problem

When the parts box moves a long distance in a narrow space, the slide tilt angle is too small and the weight is too large, resulting in slow sliding. It is impossible to use a purely unpowered mechanism, which consumes a lot of energy and has high maintenance costs. The mechanism principle is complex and manual operation is inefficient.

Method used

A semi-automatic gantry-type conveying device is adopted. Through the combination of limit mechanisms, electric rollers and sensors, efficient flow control of parts boxes is achieved. By utilizing mechanical principles and programming control, motion waste is reduced and transportation efficiency is improved.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient flow of parts boxes, reduces transportation waste, improves labor efficiency, simplifies the maintenance process, and reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device and control method thereof, and relates to the technical field of automobile parts conveying.The lower layer door type equipment is touched and limited by action switch, and the upper layer empty part box flows out, and the part box with goods flows into the lower layer door type equipment material frame;The upper layer material frame is touched and limited by action switch, and the part box with goods flows into the door type bridge, and empty part box flows into the upper layer door type bridge;Again, the part box with goods is sent to the line side door type bridge mouth by electric roller, and the part box with goods flows into the line side equipment material frame by the upper layer line side door type equipment touching line side door limit, while empty part box flows into the upper layer door type bridge;The part box with goods flows into the operation area by the lower layer door type equipment material frame, and empty part box flows into the door type bridge mouth by electric roller during return process.The application eliminates action waste and transportation waste to improve labor efficiency by semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile parts conveying, and in particular to a semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device and a control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] Part boxes have long delivery distances, heavy weight, and narrow space, and manual delivery has serious operation interference, affecting safety production, and manual operation has a lot of waiting waste, resulting in low labor productivity.

[0003] Through the above analysis, the problems and defects of the prior art are that the part box moves in a narrow space for a long distance, the slide inclination angle is too small, the part box is heavy, and the sliding is slow, and a pure non-powered mechanism device cannot be used. The conveying device made by using a large number of cylinders and motors through programming has high energy consumption, high maintenance cost, and complex mechanism principle and program operation, which is difficult to maintain and check. SUMMARY

[0004] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present application discloses a semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device and a control method thereof. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present application, a control method of a semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device is provided, comprising:

[0006] Step one, the lower action of the gantry device is sensed by the first descending position sensor, the running is stopped, and the limit switch is touched, so that the empty part box on the upper layer of the input side flows out. After the lower layer detection sensor of the input side detects the part box, the second descending action of the material frame is performed, the running is stopped by the second descending position sensor, the limit switch is touched, and the part box with goods on the lower layer of the input side flows into the material frame of the lower layer of the gantry device;

[0007] Step two, the material frame is raised, the first ascending position sensor is sensed, the running is stopped, the upper limit switch is triggered, the empty part box on the upper layer of the gantry bridge flows out, and after the empty part box flows into the material frame is detected by the upper layer detection sensor, the second ascending action of the material frame is performed, the running is stopped by the second ascending position sensor, the limit switch is touched, and the part box with goods flows into the gantry bridge;

[0008] Step 3: The electric roller then delivers the loaded component boxes to the line-side portal bridge opening. The portal bridge opening sensor detects this and activates the upward line-side portal equipment. The first upward line-side portal position sensor detects this and stops the operation, triggering the line-side portal limit mechanism to allow the loaded component boxes to flow into the material frame of the lower line-side equipment. After the lower layer detection sensor of the line-side portal bridge detects that the loaded component boxes have flowed into the material frame, the material frame moves upward a second time. The second upward line-side portal position sensor detects this and stops the operation, triggering the limit mechanism to allow the empty component boxes in the upper material frame to flow into the upper portal bridge.

[0009] Step four: The lower-level gate-type equipment's material frame allows loaded parts boxes to flow into the work area, and the empty parts boxes are returned using an electric roller to flow into the gate-type bridge opening.

[0010] Preferably, in step one, limiting mechanisms are installed between the parts boxes and at the inlet and outlet of the double-layer material frame equipment using mechanical principles.

[0011] In step one, the downward movement of the gantry device is controlled by programming to touch the limit switch.

[0012] According to a second aspect of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, a semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device is provided, the semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device comprising:

[0013] The limit mechanism is used to issue an instruction to cause the empty part box on the upper level to flow out and the part box with goods to flow into the material frame of the lower level gantry after receiving the contact information of the downward movement of the gantry equipment.

[0014] The upward material frame is used to touch the limit mechanism, so that the part box flows into the gate bridge, while the empty part box flows from the gate bridge into the upper gate bridge;

[0015] Electric rollers are used to deliver parts boxes to the line-side gate bridge.

[0016] The upward-moving side gate type equipment is used to touch the side gate limiter to make the loaded part box flow into the material frame of the side equipment, while the empty part box flows into the upper gate type bridge at the same time.

[0017] The lower-level gate-type equipment material frame is used to allow boxes of goods to flow into the work area. During the return process of empty boxes, electric rollers are also used to allow the boxes of goods to flow into the gate-type bridge opening.

[0018] The controller is connected to the limit switch, the upper material frame, the electric roller, the upper line side gate type equipment, the line side gate limit switch, and the lower gate type equipment material frame. It is used to issue control commands and control the execution of actions.

[0019] Preferably, the limiting mechanism is installed between the parts boxes and at the inlet and outlet of the double-layer material frame equipment.

[0020] Preferably, the semi-automated door mechanism conveying device further comprises:

[0021] The first downward position sensor is used for sensing the downward movement of the door mechanism, stopping the operation, and touching the limit switch to make the empty upper part box on the input side flow out.

[0022] The input side lower layer detection sensor is used for sensing the empty upper part box on the input side.

[0023] Preferably, the semi-automated door mechanism conveying device further comprises:

[0024] The second downward position sensor is used for sensing the second downward movement of the material frame, stopping the operation, and touching the limit switch to make the lower layer part box with goods on the input side flow into the lower layer door mechanism material frame.

[0025] Preferably, the semi-automated door mechanism conveying device further comprises:

[0026] The first upward position sensor is used for sensing the upward movement of the material frame, stopping the operation, and triggering the upper layer limit switch to make the empty part box on the door bridge flow out, and after the empty part box is detected by the upper layer detection sensor to flow into the material frame, the second upward movement of the material frame is performed.

[0027] Preferably, the semi-automated door mechanism conveying device further comprises: the second upward position sensor is used for sensing the upward movement of the material frame, stopping the operation, and touching the limit switch to make the part box with goods flow into the door bridge.

[0028] Preferably, the semi-automated door mechanism conveying device further comprises:

[0029] The door bridge mouth sensor is used for sensing the state that the part box with goods is sent to the line side door bridge mouth of the door bridge, and making the upward line side door mechanism move;

[0030] The first upward line side door mechanism position sensor is used for sensing the movement of the upward line side door mechanism, stopping the operation, and touching the line side door mechanism limit switch to make the part box with goods flow into the material frame of the line side lower side equipment, and after the line side door bridge lower layer detection sensor detects that the part box with goods flows into the material frame, the second upward movement of the material frame is performed.

[0031] The second upward line side door mechanism position sensor is used for sensing the second upward movement of the material frame, stopping the operation, and triggering the limit switch to make the empty part box in the upper layer material frame flow into the upper layer door bridge.

[0032] The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the application can have the following beneficial effects:

[0033] The application semi-automatically carries the door type mechanism, eliminates the action waste and the carrying waste, and improves the labor efficiency; the mechanical principle and the semi-automated mechanism device are used to realize the efficient carrying and improve the reliability of the mechanism, and the operator can carry out general daily inspection and maintenance.

[0034] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure, in conjunction with the description.

[0036] Figure 1 is a control method flow chart of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0039] Figure 4 is a side view of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0040] Figure 5 is a top view of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0041] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0042] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the semi-automated door type mechanism carrying device provided by the embodiment of the application;

[0043] In the figure: 1, limit mechanism; 2, uplink frame; 3, electric roller; 4, uplink line side door type equipment; 5, lower door type equipment frame; 6, controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, the same numbers are used to indicate the same or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0045] Embodiment 1

[0046] As shown in Figure 1 The control method of the semi-automatic door mechanism conveying device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises:

[0047] S101, limit switches 1 are installed between the part boxes and the import and export of the double-layer rack equipment through some mechanical principle combination, and the lower door equipment is programmed to act to touch the limit switches 1, so that the empty part boxes in the upper layer flow out, and the part boxes with goods flow into the lower layer door equipment rack;

[0048] S102, the upper rack touches the limit switches 1, and then the part boxes flow into the door bridge, and the empty part boxes flow into the upper door bridge, and then the part boxes are sent to the line side door bridge port through the electric roller, and the line side door limit switches 1 of the upper line side door equipment are touched to make the part boxes with goods flow into the line side equipment rack, and the empty part boxes flow into the upper door bridge;

[0049] S103, then the lower door equipment rack makes the part boxes with goods flow into the operation area, and the empty boxes return to the process of using the electric roller to make the part boxes flow into the door bridge port, and the part boxes flow into the operation area through the up and down operation of the double-layer rack equipment.

[0050] Embodiment 2

[0051] The control method of the semi-automatic door mechanism conveying device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises:

[0052] Step one, the lower door equipment acts, is sensed by the first downward position sensor, stops running, and touches the limit switches 1, so that the empty part boxes in the upper layer on the input side flow out, after the part boxes are detected by the lower detection sensor on the input side, the rack is secondly lowered, is sensed by the second downward position sensor, stops running, and touches the limit switches 1, so that the part boxes with goods on the lower layer on the input side flow into the lower door equipment rack;

[0053] Step two, the upper rack is sensed by the first upward position sensor, stops running, and triggers the upper limit switch, so that the empty part boxes on the upper layer of the door bridge flow out, after the empty part boxes flow into the rack are detected by the upper detection sensor, the rack is secondly raised, is sensed by the second upward position sensor, stops running, and touches the limit switches 1, so that the part boxes with goods flow into the door bridge;

[0054] Step 3: The electric roller then delivers the loaded component boxes to the line-side portal bridge opening. The portal bridge opening sensor detects this and activates the upward line-side portal equipment. The first upward line-side portal position sensor detects this and stops the operation, triggering the line-side portal limit mechanism 1 to allow the loaded component boxes to flow into the lower line-side equipment's material frame. Once the lower layer detection sensor of the line-side portal bridge detects that a loaded component box has flowed into the material frame, the material frame moves upward a second time. The second upward line-side portal position sensor detects this and stops the operation, triggering the limit mechanism 1 to allow empty component boxes in the upper material frame to flow into the upper portal bridge.

[0055] Step four: The lower-level gate-type equipment's material frame allows loaded parts boxes to flow into the work area, and the empty parts boxes are returned using an electric roller to flow into the gate-type bridge opening.

[0056] Example 3

[0057] like Figures 2-6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device, comprising:

[0058] Limiting mechanism 1 is used to issue an instruction to cause the empty part box on the upper layer to flow out and the part box with goods to flow into the material frame of the lower layer gantry equipment after obtaining the contact information of the downward movement of the gantry equipment.

[0059] The upper material frame 2 is used to touch the limit mechanism 1, so that the part box flows into the gate bridge, and at the same time the empty part box flows from the gate bridge into the upper gate bridge;

[0060] Electric roller 3 is used to deliver the parts box to the line-side gate bridge opening;

[0061] The upward line side gate type equipment 4 is used to touch the line side gate limiter 1 to make the loaded part box flow into the material frame of the line side equipment, while the empty part box flows into the upper gate type bridge at the same time.

[0062] The lower-level gate-type equipment material frame 5 is used to allow boxes of goods to flow into the work area. During the return process of empty boxes, electric rollers are also used to allow the boxes of goods to flow into the gate-type bridge opening.

[0063] The controller 6 is connected to the limit mechanism 1, the upper material frame, the electric roller, the upper line-side gate type equipment, the line-side gate limiter 1, and the lower gate type equipment material frame, and is used to issue control commands and control the execution of actions.

[0064] The limiting mechanism 1 is installed between the parts boxes and at the inlet and outlet of the double-layer material frame equipment.

[0065] In this embodiment of the invention, the semi-automatic gantry mechanism conveying device further includes:

[0066] The first down position sensor is used for sensing the down action of the door type equipment, stopping operation, and touching the limit switch 1 to make the empty upper part bin case on the feeding side flow out.

[0067] The lower part detection sensor on the feeding side is used for sensing the empty upper part bin case on the feeding side.

[0068] The second down position sensor is used for sensing the secondary down action of the material frame, stopping operation, and touching the limit switch 1 to make the bin case with goods on the feeding side flow into the lower part door type equipment material frame.

[0069] The first up position sensor is used for sensing the up material frame, stopping operation, and triggering the upper limit switch to make the empty bin case on the door type bridge flow out, and after the empty bin case is detected by the upper detection sensor to flow into the material frame, the secondary up action of the material frame is performed.

[0070] The second up position sensor is used for sensing the up action of the material frame, stopping operation, and touching the limit switch 1 to make the bin case with goods flow into the door type bridge.

[0071] The door type bridge mouth sensor is used for sensing the bin case with goods sent to the line side door type bridge mouth state, making the up line side door type equipment act.

[0072] The first up line side door type position sensor is used for sensing the up line side door type equipment action, stopping operation, and touching the line side door type limit switch 1 to make the bin case with goods flow into the line side equipment material frame, and after the bin case with goods is detected by the line side door type bridge lower part detection sensor to flow into the material frame, the secondary up action of the material frame is performed.

[0073] The second up line side door type position sensor is used for sensing the secondary up action of the material frame, stopping operation, and triggering the limit switch 1 to make the empty bin case in the upper material frame flow into the upper door type bridge.

[0074] In the embodiments of the present application, the information interaction, execution process and the like between the above-mentioned devices / units are based on the same concept as the method embodiments of the present application, and the specific functions and the brought technical effects can be referred to the method embodiments part, which will not be repeated here.

[0075] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, only the above-mentioned division of each functional unit and module is exemplified, and in actual application, the above-mentioned functions can be completed by different functional units and modules according to needs, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional units or modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. Each functional unit and module in the embodiment can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can be physically present separately, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit. The above-mentioned integrated unit can be realized in the form of hardware or software. In addition, the specific name of each functional unit and module is only for the convenience of mutual distinction, and does not limit the protection scope of the present application. The specific working process of the unit and module in the above system can refer to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiment.

[0076] According to the embodiments of the present application, the present application further provides a computer device, comprising: at least one processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the at least one processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the steps in any of the above method embodiments.

[0077] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer readable storage medium, which stores a computer program, wherein the computer program is executable by a processor to implement the steps in the above method embodiments.

[0078] The embodiments of the present application further provide an information data processing terminal, which is used to provide a user input interface to implement the steps in the above method embodiments when executed on an electronic device, and the information data processing terminal is not limited to a mobile phone, a computer, or a switch.

[0079] The embodiments of the present application further provide a server, which is used to provide a user input interface to implement the steps in the above method embodiments when executed on an electronic device.

[0080] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer program product, which, when executed on an electronic device, enables the electronic device to implement the steps in the above method embodiments.

[0081] The integrated unit, if implemented in the form of a software function unit and sold or used as an independent product, can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be completed by a computer program instructing related hardware, and the computer program can be stored in a computer readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of each method embodiment described above can be implemented. The computer program includes computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable files, or some intermediate forms. The computer readable medium at least includes any entity or device capable of carrying the computer program code to the photographing device / terminal equipment, recording medium, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signal, telecommunication signal, and software distribution medium. For example, U disk, mobile hard disk, magnetic disk or optical disk, etc.

[0082] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the published disclosure. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure following the general principles thereof and including such departures from the present disclosure that come within known, accepted, and customary bounds of the art to which the present disclosure pertains. The specification and examples are to be regarded as illustrative only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the appended technical solutions.

[0083] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure should be limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method of a semi-automated gate-type mechanism transfer device, characterized by, The control method of the semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device comprises the following steps: Step one, the lower action of the door type equipment is sensed by the first downward position sensor, the running is stopped, the limit switch is touched, the empty upper part of the input side of the box is flowed out, after the lower detection sensor of the input side detects the box, the second downward action of the material frame is sensed by the second downward position sensor, the running is stopped, the limit switch is touched, the lower part of the input side of the box is flowed into the lower part of the door type equipment material frame; Step two, the upward material frame is sensed by the first upward position sensor, the running is stopped, the upper limit switch is triggered, the empty upper part of the box is flowed out, after the empty box is detected by the upper detection sensor, the second upward action of the material frame is sensed by the second upward position sensor, the running is stopped, the limit switch is touched, the box with goods is flowed into the door type bridge; Step three, the box with goods is sent to the line side door type bridge by the electric roller, the door type bridge sensor is detected, the upper line side door type equipment is acted, the first upward line side door type position sensor is sensed, the running is stopped, the line side door type limit switch is touched, the box with goods is flowed into the line side lower equipment material frame, after the lower detection sensor of the line side door type bridge detects the box with goods, the second upward line side door type position sensor is sensed, the running is stopped, the limit switch is triggered, the empty upper part of the box is flowed into the upper part of the door type bridge; Step four, the lower part of the door type equipment material frame makes the box with goods flow into the operation area, and the empty box is returned to the door type bridge by the electric roller.

2. The control method of a semi-automated gate-type mechanism transfer device according to claim 1, characterized by, In step one, the limit switch is installed between the boxes and at the import and export of the double-layer material frame equipment by mechanical principle combination.

3. The control method of a semi-automated gate-type mechanism transfer device according to claim 1, characterized by, In step one, the limit switch is touched by programming control door type equipment lower action.

4. A semi-automatic door mechanism conveyance device that implements the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device comprises: The limit switch is used to obtain the touch information of the lower action of the door type equipment, and issue the instruction for flowing out the empty upper part of the box and flowing into the lower part of the door type equipment material frame; The upward material frame is used to touch the limit switch, flow the box into the door type bridge, and flow the empty box from the door type bridge into the upper part of the door type bridge; The electric roller is used to send the box to the line side door type bridge; The upward line side door type equipment is used to touch the line side limit switch, flow the box with goods into the line side equipment material frame, and flow the empty box into the upper part of the door type bridge; The lower part of the door type equipment material frame is used to flow the box with goods into the operation area, and the electric roller is used to flow the box into the door type bridge during the return of the empty box; The controller is connected with the limit switch, the upward material frame, the electric roller, the upward line side door type equipment, the line side door limit switch, and the lower part of the door type equipment material frame, and is used to issue the control instruction and control the execution action. The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device further comprises: The first downward position sensor is used to sense the lower action of the door type equipment, stop the running, and touch the limit switch to flow out the empty upper part of the box of the input side; The lower detection sensor of the input side is used to sense the empty upper part of the box of the input side; The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device further comprises: Second down position sensor, for sensing the secondary down action of the frame, stopping operation, and touching the limit switch, so that the part box with goods flows into the lower layer of the door type equipment frame.

5. The semi-automated gate-type-mechanism transfer device of claim 4, wherein, The limit switch is installed between the part boxes and the import and export of the double-layer frame equipment.

6. The semi-automated gate-type-mechanism transfer device of claim 4, wherein, The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device further comprises: First up position sensor, for sensing the up frame, stopping operation, and triggering the upper limit switch, so that the empty part box flows out of the door type bridge, and after the empty part box flows into the frame is detected by the upper detection sensor, the secondary up action of the frame is performed.

7. The semi-automated gate-type-mechanism transfer device of claim 4, wherein, The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device further comprises a second up position sensor, for sensing the up action of the frame, stopping operation, and touching the limit switch, so that the part box with goods flows into the door type bridge.

8. The semi-automated gate-type-mechanism transfer device of claim 4, wherein, The semi-automatic door type mechanism conveying device further comprises: Door type bridge mouth sensor, for sensing the part box with goods sent to the line side door type bridge mouth state, so that the up line side door type equipment is operated; First up line side door type position sensor, for sensing the up line side door type equipment operation, stopping operation, and touching the line side door type limit switch, so that the part box with goods flows into the lower layer equipment frame, and after the part box with goods flows into the frame is detected by the lower layer detection sensor of the line side door type bridge, the secondary up action of the frame is performed; Second up line side door type position sensor, for sensing the secondary up action of the frame, stopping operation, and triggering the limit switch, so that the empty part box of the upper layer frame flows into the upper layer door type bridge.

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