A sorting device for a conveyor line and a conveyor line

Abstract

The application provides a sorting device of a conveying line and the conveying line, and belongs to the technical field of hanging equipment. The conveying line comprises a main rail, an incoming rail and an outgoing rail. The sorting device comprises a support and a flow distribution plate. The support and the outgoing rail are installed on the main rail. The inner end of the flow distribution plate is hinged to the support. A bracket is slidingly connected to the main rail. A supporting rod is arranged on the bracket. A driving member is further arranged on the support. The driving member can drive the flow distribution plate to swing and push the supporting rod to move upward. In the sorting device, the upwardly lifted flow distribution plate forms a flow distribution channel with the outgoing rail. Meanwhile, the flow distribution plate can also push the supporting rod to lift upward and push the hanging part of the carrier to rise. After the hanging part of the carrier is lifted upward and away from the bracket by a distance, the carrier can be more easily moved into the flow distribution channel. The carrier is not prone to being stuck, and the flow distribution is more smooth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of hanging equipment technology, and relates to a sorting device and conveyor line for a conveyor line. Background Technology

[0002] In transportation lines, sorting and conveying devices are often used to sort and transport goods. Typically, goods are first packaged and then attached to a main rail using carriers or racks, which then travel along the main rail. Several branch rails are set up along the main rail according to designated areas. A track-changing device is usually installed between the branch rails and the main rail so that when goods reach the corresponding branch rail position, the track-changing device is activated, allowing the goods to be received by the branch rail according to type and transported to the designated area, thus achieving classified transport of goods.

[0003] Chinese patent document with application number 201721055150.8 discloses a hanging bracket variable track lifting structure, including a swing rod, a hinge part is provided at the inner end of the swing rod, the hinge part extends laterally outward of the swing rod, the outer end of the swing rod is a free end, a secondary rod is fixed on the hinge part, the secondary rod and the swing rod are spaced apart and parallel, and both extend to the same side of the hinge part.

[0004] The drawback of the aforementioned lifting structure is that if the supporting rod and the swing rod do not match well, it can easily cause the vehicle to fall off or get stuck. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a sorting device for a conveyor line. The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: how to smoothly perform sorting.

[0006] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A sorting device for a conveyor line, the conveyor line including a main rail, an inlet rail and an outlet rail, the sorting device including a bracket and a diverter plate, the bracket and the outlet rail being mounted on the main rail, the inner end of the diverter plate being hinged to the bracket, characterized in that a bracket is slidably connected to the main rail, a support rod is provided on the bracket, and a driving member is also provided on the bracket, the driving member being able to drive the diverter plate to swing and cause the diverter plate to push the support rod upward.

[0008] Its working principle is as follows: the inlet track, outlet track, and support are respectively installed on the main rail. The drive unit drives the diverter plate to swing, which can make the outer end of the diverter plate approach or move away from the output end of the outlet track. During operation, the carrier slides into the bracket from the inlet track by gravity. The bracket drives the carrier to move along the main rail. When sorting is required, the drive unit drives the diverter plate to swing and lift the diverter plate. At this time, the outer end of the diverter plate approaches the output end of the outlet track. At the same time, the upward swinging diverter plate pushes the support rod to move upward. The support rod pushes the carrier to rise, so that the suspension part of the carrier is away from the bracket by a certain distance, so as to better realize diversion.

[0009] In this sorting device, after the upward-lifted diversion plate approaches the exit track, the diversion plate and the exit track form a diversion channel. At the same time, the diversion plate can also push the support rod upward and push the suspension part of the carrier to rise. After the suspension part of the carrier moves upward and away from the bracket for a certain distance, it can move more easily onto the exit track. The carrier is less likely to get stuck, making the diversion smoother.

[0010] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, the support rod includes a flat support rod and a diagonal support rod. One end of the flat support rod is hinged to the diagonal support rod, and one end of the diagonal support rod is hinged to the bracket. A torsion spring is provided on the bracket. One end of the torsion spring abuts against the bracket, and the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the diagonal support rod.

[0011] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, the horizontal support rod is arranged horizontally, and the top of the horizontal support rod is provided with a number of anti-slip protrusions, which are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the horizontal support rod.

[0012] As the horizontal strut moves upward, the anti-slip protrusions spaced along the length of the horizontal strut effectively prevent the vehicle from sliding, ensuring that the strut can drive the vehicle to rise.

[0013] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, a connecting rod is fixed on the inclined support rod, the connecting rod extends to the top of the diverting plate, and the diverting plate can abut against the connecting rod when it swings upward.

[0014] In this structure, when the splitter plate swings upward and comes into contact with the first connecting rod, the splitter plate pushes the diagonal brace upward through the first connecting rod.

[0015] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, one side of the diverting plate is an auxiliary plate, the other side of the diverting plate has a guide plate, the outer side of the guide plate has an inclined boss, the inclined boss gradually tilts outward, and there is a clearance groove between the guide plate and the auxiliary plate.

[0016] The gradually outward-sloping ramp makes it easier for the vehicle to flow into the exit track. The auxiliary plate on one side of the diverter plate is used to push the connecting rod and make the diagonal brace swing upward. The clearance groove between the guide plate and the auxiliary plate is used to allow the bracket to pass through.

[0017] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, a crossbeam is fixed on the support, and a second relief groove is provided on the crossbeam for the bracket to pass through, the second relief groove being opposite to the first relief groove.

[0018] The second clearance groove on the crossbeam is used to allow the bracket to pass through, which serves to make way for it and also plays a certain guiding and positioning role, preventing the bracket from shaking too much when it moves along the main rail, thus greatly improving the stability of the bracket when it moves.

[0019] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, a fixing plate is installed on one side of the bracket, and the crossbeam is arranged on the fixing plate.

[0020] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, the driving component includes a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a linear motor. The cylinder is arranged vertically, and a rotating shaft is provided on the bracket. The inner end of the diverter plate is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a connecting rod is fixed on the rotating shaft. The connecting rod is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0021] When the piston rod of the cylinder moves downward, it drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the connecting rod 2, thereby causing the splitter plate to swing upward and bringing the outer end of the splitter plate closer to the output end of the outlet rail; when the piston rod of the cylinder moves downward, it drives the splitter plate to swing downward and move the outer end of the splitter plate away from the output end of the outlet rail.

[0022] In other embodiments, the drive unit may also be a hydraulic cylinder or a linear motor.

[0023] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, a solenoid valve is provided on the support.

[0024] In the sorting device of the above-mentioned conveyor line, a mounting plate is fixed on the main rail, a second fixing plate is fixed below the mounting plate, and the outgoing track is fixed on the second fixing plate.

[0025] The present invention also provides a conveyor line, the conveyor line including any of the sorting devices described above.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0027] 1. In this sorting device, the upward-lifted diversion plate forms a diversion channel with the outgoing track. At the same time, the diversion plate can also push the support rod upward and push the suspension part of the carrier to rise. After the suspension part of the carrier moves upward away from the bracket for a certain distance, it can move more easily to the outgoing track. The carrier is less likely to get stuck, making the diversion smoother.

[0028] 2. In this sorting device, the relief groove on the crossbeam plays a certain guiding and positioning role, which can prevent the bracket from shaking when moving along the main rail and greatly improve the stability of the bracket when moving. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting device installed on the conveyor line;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the image;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this sorting device;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bracket;

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of part B in the image;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a torsion spring.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod being installed on the bracket.

[0036] In the diagram: 1 Main rail, 2 Inlet rail, 3 Outlet rail, 4 Bracket, 5 Diverter plate, 6 Bracket, 7 Support rod, 8 Drive component, 9 Torsion spring, 10 Anti-slip boss, 11 Linkage 1, 12 Auxiliary plate, 13 Angled boss, 14 Clearance groove 1, 15 Crossbeam, 16 Clearance groove 2, 17 Fixing plate 1, 18 Rotary shaft, 19 Linkage 2, 20 Mounting plate, 21 Fixing plate 2, 22 Solenoid valve, 23 Carrier, 24 Cylinder, 25 Flat support rod, 26 Angled support rod, 27 Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0038] like Figure 1-3As shown, the conveyor line includes a main rail 1, an inlet rail 2, and an outlet rail 3. The sorting device includes a bracket 4 and a diverter plate 5. The bracket 4 and the outlet rail 3 are mounted on the main rail 1. The inner end of the diverter plate 5 is hinged to the bracket 4. A bracket 6 is slidably connected to the main rail 1. A support rod 7 is provided on the bracket 6. A driving component 8 is also provided on the bracket 4. The driving component 8 can drive the diverter plate 5 to swing and cause the diverter plate 5 to push the support rod 7 upward.

[0039] The inlet track 2, outlet track 3, and bracket 4 are respectively installed on the main track 1. The drive unit 8 drives the diverter plate 5 to swing, so that the outer end of the diverter plate 5 can approach or move away from the output end of the outlet track 3. During operation, the carrier 23 slides from the inlet track 2 into the bracket 6 by gravity. The bracket 6 drives the carrier 23 to move along the main track 1. When sorting is required, the drive unit 8 drives the diverter plate 5 to swing and lift the diverter plate 5. At this time, the outer end of the diverter plate 5 approaches the output end of the outlet track 3. At the same time, the upward swinging diverter plate 5 pushes the support rod 7 to move upward. The support rod 7 pushes the carrier 23 to rise, so that the suspension part of the carrier 23 is away from the bracket 6 by a certain distance, so as to better realize diversion.

[0040] like Figure 4 , 6 As shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, the support rod 7 includes a flat support rod 25 and a diagonal support rod 26. One end of the flat support rod 25 is hinged to the diagonal support rod 26, and one end of the diagonal support rod 26 is hinged to the bracket 6. A torsion spring 9 is provided on the bracket 6. One end of the torsion spring 9 abuts against the bracket 6, and the other end of the torsion spring 9 is connected to the diagonal support rod 26.

[0041] When the diverter plate 5 of the conveyor line swings upward, it pushes the diagonal brace 26 to swing upward. The diagonal brace 26 pushes the flat brace 25 to lift upward and pushes the suspension part of the carrier 23 to rise. After the suspension part of the carrier 23 moves upward away from the bracket 6 for a certain distance, it can move more easily onto the exit track 3. With the assistance of the support rod 7, the carrier 23 is less likely to get stuck, making the diversion smoother.

[0042] When the diagonal brace 26 moves upward, the torsion spring 9 is in a torsional state. When the diverter plate 5 swings downward, the diagonal brace 26 moves downward under the torsion of the torsion spring 9, thus achieving automatic reset.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown in Figure 7, in this embodiment, the horizontal support rod 25 is arranged laterally, and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions 10 are provided on the top of the horizontal support rod 25. The anti-slip protrusions 10 are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the horizontal support rod 25.

[0044] As the horizontal support rod 25 moves upward, the anti-slip protrusions 10 distributed at intervals along the length of the horizontal support rod 25 can effectively prevent the vehicle 23 from sliding, ensuring that the support rod 7 can drive the vehicle 23 to rise.

[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a connecting rod 11 is fixed on the diagonal brace 26. The connecting rod 11 extends above the diverter plate 5, and the diverter plate 5 can abut against the connecting rod 11 when it swings upward.

[0046] In this structure, when the diverter plate 5 swings upward and abuts against the connecting rod 11, the diverter plate 5 pushes the diagonal brace 26 to swing upward through the connecting rod 11.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, one side of the diverter plate 5 is an auxiliary plate 12, and the other side of the diverter plate 5 has a guide plate 27. The outer side of the guide plate 27 has an inclined boss 13, which gradually tilts outward. There is a relief groove 14 between the diverter plate 5 and the auxiliary plate 12.

[0048] The gradually outward-sloping protrusion 13 makes it easier for the carrier 23 to flow into the exit track 3. The auxiliary plate 12 on one side of the diverter plate 5 is used to push the connecting rod 11 and make the diagonal brace 26 swing upward. The clearance groove 14 between the guide plate 27 and the auxiliary plate 12 is used to allow the bracket 6 to pass through.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a crossbeam 15 is fixed on the bracket 4, and a second relief groove 16 is provided on the crossbeam 15 for the bracket 6 to pass through. The second relief groove 16 is opposite to the first relief groove 14.

[0050] The clearance groove 16 on the crossbeam 15 is used to allow the bracket 6 to pass through, which serves to make way and also plays a certain guiding and positioning role, preventing the bracket 6 from shaking too much when it moves along the main rail 1, and greatly improving the stability of the bracket 6 when it moves.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a fixing plate 17 is installed on one side of the bracket 4, a crossbeam 15 is set on the fixing plate 17, and a solenoid valve 22 is installed on the bracket 4.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving component 8 includes a cylinder 24, an oil cylinder, or a linear motor. The cylinder 24 is arranged vertically, and a rotating shaft 18 is provided on the bracket 4. The inner end of the diverter plate 5 is fixed on the rotating shaft 18, and a connecting rod 19 is fixed on the rotating shaft 18. The connecting rod 19 is hinged to the piston rod of the cylinder 24.

[0053] When the piston rod of cylinder 24 moves downward, it drives the rotating shaft 18 to rotate through connecting rod 2 19, thereby causing the flow divider 5 to swing upward and bringing the outer end of the flow divider 5 closer to the output end of the outlet rail 3; when the piston rod of cylinder 24 moves downward, it drives the flow divider 5 to swing downward and move the outer end of the flow divider 5 away from the output end of the outlet rail 3.

[0054] In other embodiments, the drive element 8 may also be a hydraulic cylinder or a linear motor.

[0055] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a mounting plate 20 is fixed on the main rail 1, and a fixing plate 21 is fixed below the mounting plate 20. The cable exit rail 3 is fixed on the fixing plate 21.

[0056] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sorting device for a conveying line comprising a main track (1), an inlet track (2) and an outlet track (3), the sorting device comprising a support (4) and a diverter plate (5), the support (4) and the outlet track (3) being mounted on the main track (1), the inner end of the diverter plate (5) being hinged to the support (4), characterized in that, The main rail (1) is slidably connected with a bracket (6), the bracket (6) is provided with a support rod (7), the support (4) is further provided with a driving member (8), the driving member (8) can drive the flow distribution plate (5) to swing and make the flow distribution plate (5) push the support rod (7) to move upward, the support rod (7) comprises a horizontal support rod (25) and an inclined support rod (26), one end of the horizontal support rod (25) is hinged to the inclined support rod (26), one end of the inclined support rod (26) is hinged to the bracket (6), the inclined support rod (26) is fixed with a connecting rod I (11), the connecting rod I (11) extends above the flow distribution plate (5), and the flow distribution plate (5) can abut against the connecting rod I (11) when swinging upward.

2. A conveyor line singulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that The bracket (6) is provided with a torsion spring (9), one end of the torsion spring (9) abuts against the bracket (6), and the other end of the torsion spring (9) is connected to the inclined support rod (26).

3. A conveyor line singulating device according to claim 1, wherein, The horizontal support rod (25) is transversely arranged, a plurality of anti-skid bosses (10) are arranged on the top of the horizontal support rod (25), and the anti-skid bosses (10) are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the horizontal support rod (25).

4. A sorting device for a conveyor line according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, One side of the flow distribution plate (5) is an auxiliary plate (12), the other side of the flow distribution plate (5) is provided with a guide plate (27), the outer side of the guide plate (27) is provided with an inclined boss (13) which gradually inclines outward, and the guide plate (27) and the auxiliary plate (12) are provided with a first displacement slot (14) therebetween.

5. A conveyor line singulating device according to claim 4, wherein, The support (4) is fixed with a cross beam (15), the cross beam (15) is provided with a second displacement slot (16) for the bracket (6) to pass through, and the second displacement slot (16) is opposite to the first displacement slot (14).

6. A conveyor line singulating device according to claim 5, wherein, One side of the support (4) is provided with a fixed plate I (17), and the cross beam (15) is arranged on the fixed plate I (17).

7. A conveyor line singulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, The driving member (8) comprises a pneumatic cylinder (24) or an oil cylinder or a linear motor, the pneumatic cylinder (24) is vertically arranged, the support (4) is provided with a rotating shaft (18) which can rotate, the inner end of the flow distribution plate (5) is fixed to the rotating shaft (18), the rotating shaft (18) is fixed with a connecting rod II (19), and the connecting rod II (19) is hinged to the piston rod of the pneumatic cylinder (24).

8. A conveyor line singulating apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, The main rail (1) is fixed with a mounting plate (20), the lower portion of the mounting plate (20) is fixed with a fixed plate II (21), the outgoing rail (3) is fixed to the fixed plate II (21), and the support (4) is provided with an electromagnetic valve (22).

9. A conveyor line characterized in that, The conveying line comprises the sorting device according to any one of claims 1-8.

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