A marine profile sorting alignment device and method

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a ship profile sorting alignment device and method, the sorting alignment device, comprising: a set of symmetrically arranged support column mechanisms, a portal beam mechanism, a driving mechanism and an alignment mechanism. The support column mechanism is symmetrically distributed and fixed on the installation base, the portal beam mechanism is fixed with the support column mechanism through a steel structure, the driving mechanism is connected with the portal beam mechanism, and the gear and the rack are completely engaged. The alignment mechanism is installed on the driving mechanism and moves horizontally synchronously with the driving mechanism; the height direction of the sorting alignment device is adjusted by the support column mechanism, and the space three-dimensional direction is adjusted together with the alignment mechanism. The technical scheme of the present application can safely and efficiently make the profile accurately and orderly enter the predetermined receiving tray, improve the operation efficiency of the profile sorting and the next process, and reduce the design and processing cost of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of shipbuilding technology, and specifically relates to a ship profile sorting and alignment device and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the shipbuilding production process, the sorting and buffering unit, as the core workstation of the profile cutting production line, plays a crucial role in conveying, classifying, and buffering transfers throughout the entire process. Profiles are diverse in type and their processing technology is extremely complex. Currently, no process flow or device can accurately position the profiles after cutting, making subsequent handling and placement extremely difficult.

[0003] Without precise positioning of the profiles, the subsequent pick-and-place mechanism must be designed as a multi-axis movable device, which not only increases the difficulty of subsequent operation but also increases the design and operating costs of subsequent equipment. It may even lead to discontinuous operation of the mechanism, making it impossible for the entire production line to achieve full automation.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a ship profile sorting and alignment device and method that can safely and efficiently enable profiles to enter the predetermined receiving pallet accurately and orderly, improve the sorting efficiency of profiles and the operation efficiency of the next process, and reduce the design and processing costs of the equipment has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a ship profile sorting and alignment device and method, which can safely and efficiently enable profiles to enter the predetermined receiving pallet in a precise and orderly manner, improve the sorting efficiency of profiles and the operation efficiency of the next process, and reduce the design and processing costs of the equipment.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, a ship profile sorting and alignment device is provided, comprising: a set of symmetrically arranged support column mechanisms, a gantry beam mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an alignment mechanism.

[0007] The gantry beam mechanism includes: a gantry beam body, a metal anti-collision block, a sensor A, a plastic anti-collision block, a linear guide slider, a linear guide, a rack, and a cable chain; the metal anti-collision block, sensor A, plastic anti-collision block, linear guide slider, linear guide, rack, and cable chain are respectively fixed on the gantry beam body.

[0008] The support column mechanism includes: adjustable feet and a column support body; the adjustable feet are connected to the column support body in an adjustable position.

[0009] The drive mechanism includes: a gear, a clamping block, a reducer, a drive motor, a motor fixing block, a motor position adjusting block, and an adjusting bolt; the gear and the drive motor are respectively fixed on the reducer, and the drive motor drives the gear to move in the gantry beam mechanism; the reducer is fixed on the motor fixing block and is positioned horizontally by the clamping block and vertically by the motor position adjusting block and the adjusting bolt.

[0010] The alignment mechanism includes: a sensing element B, a polyurethane damping block, a steel positioning block, an alignment bracket body, and a support plate; the sensing element B is adjustablely mounted on the alignment bracket body, the position and height of the steel positioning block are adjustablely fixed on the alignment bracket body, the polyurethane damping block is fixed on the steel positioning block, and the support plate connects the steel positioning block and the alignment bracket body.

[0011] The supporting column mechanism is symmetrically distributed and fixed on the mounting base. The gantry beam mechanism is fixed to the supporting column mechanism through a steel structure. The driving mechanism is connected to the gantry beam mechanism and simultaneously ensures that the gear and the rack are fully meshed. The alignment mechanism is mounted on the driving mechanism and moves horizontally synchronously with the driving mechanism. The height of the sorting and alignment device is adjusted by the supporting column mechanism and together with the alignment mechanism, it achieves three-dimensional spatial adjustment.

[0012] Furthermore, the alignment bracket body is provided with a waist-shaped groove structure for fixing the steel positioning block in an adjustable position and height.

[0013] Furthermore, in the gantry beam mechanism, the metal anti-collision block and the plastic anti-collision block are used to protect the movement of the alignment mechanism, and the sensing plate A sends a signal to the alignment mechanism to quantify the distance of the alignment mechanism's movement; the linear guide slider, the linear guide, and the rack provide motion protection for the alignment mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, in the support column mechanism, the adjustable feet and the column support body are connected in an adjustable position and height by bolts. A set of fixed expansion bolts are mounted on the adjustable feet. The column support body is composed of rectangular hollow square steel with dimensions of 6mm×200mm×200mm.

[0015] Furthermore, the number of the fixing expansion bolts is four, and the four fixing expansion bolts are used to fix the sorting and alignment device to the mounting base.

[0016] In another embodiment of the present invention, a sorting and alignment method for ship profiles is provided, the method comprising:

[0017] S101. The profile to be processed moves forward continuously on the conveyor rollers. The sensor receives the signal and determines the incoming material status information of the profile to be processed.

[0018] S102, the drive mechanism works, the alignment mechanism moves horizontally on the gantry beam mechanism, and according to the information of the profile to be processed fed back from the previous stage, the alignment mechanism moves to the target position;

[0019] S103. The profile to be processed continues to move. By setting a reasonable delay and inertial motion calculation, the profile to be processed moves to a position that is infinitely close to the target position of the alignment mechanism.

[0020] S104. The alignment mechanism moves forward, and the metal anti-collision block and the plastic anti-collision block move continuously and contact the profile to be processed, so that the profile to be processed is accurately positioned so that the center line position of the profile to be processed coincides with the center line position of the predetermined plate of the buffer mechanism.

[0021] S105. The profile to be processed is conveyed to each sorting station in an orderly and precise manner through roller conveyors, and the alignment mechanism returns to the zero position.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0023] As can be seen from the above scheme, the embodiments of the present invention provide a sorting and aligning device and method for ship profiles. The sorting and aligning device includes: a set of symmetrically arranged support column mechanisms, a gantry beam mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an alignment mechanism. The support column mechanisms are symmetrically distributed and fixed on the mounting base. The gantry beam mechanism is fixed to the support column mechanisms through a steel structure. The drive mechanism is connected to the gantry beam mechanism, ensuring that the gear and the rack are fully engaged. The alignment mechanism is mounted on the drive mechanism and moves horizontally synchronously with the drive mechanism. The height of the sorting and aligning device is adjusted by the support column mechanisms, and together with the alignment mechanism, achieves three-dimensional spatial adjustability. The technical solution of the present invention can safely and efficiently enable profiles to enter the predetermined receiving pallet accurately and orderly, improve the efficiency of profile sorting and the operation of the next process, and reduce the design and processing costs of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the support column structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the gantry beam structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the alignment mechanism of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the alignment mechanism of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating a method for sorting and aligning ship profiles according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] In the diagram, 1 is the support column mechanism, 2 is the gantry beam mechanism, 3 is the drive mechanism, 4 is the alignment mechanism, 3-1 is the adjustable foot, 3-2 is the main body of the column support, 4-1 is the main body of the gantry beam, 4-2 is the metal anti-collision block, 4-3 is the sensor A, 4-4 is the plastic anti-collision block, 4-5 is the linear guide slider, 4-6 is the linear guide, 4-7 is the rack, 4-8 is the drag chain, 5-1 is the gear, 5-2 is the clamping block, 5-3 is the reducer, 5-4 is the drive motor, 5-5 is the motor fixing block, 5-6 is the motor position adjustment block, 5-7 is the adjusting bolt, 6-1 is the sensor B, 6-2 is the polyurethane shock absorber, 6-3 is the steel positioning block, 7-1 is the main body of the alignment bracket, and 7-2 is the support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, a ship profile sorting and alignment device is provided, comprising: a set of symmetrically arranged support column mechanisms, a gantry beam mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an alignment mechanism.

[0034] The gantry beam mechanism includes: a gantry beam body, a metal anti-collision block, a sensor A, a plastic anti-collision block, a linear guide slider, a linear guide, a rack, and a cable chain; the metal anti-collision block, sensor A, plastic anti-collision block, linear guide slider, linear guide, rack, and cable chain are respectively fixed on the gantry beam body.

[0035] The support column mechanism includes: adjustable feet and a column support body; the adjustable feet are connected to the column support body in an adjustable position.

[0036] The drive mechanism includes: a gear, a clamping block, a reducer, a drive motor, a motor fixing block, a motor position adjusting block, and an adjusting bolt; the gear and the drive motor are respectively fixed on the reducer, and the drive motor drives the gear to move in the gantry beam mechanism; the reducer is fixed on the motor fixing block and is positioned horizontally by the clamping block and vertically by the motor position adjusting block and the adjusting bolt.

[0037] The alignment mechanism includes: a sensing element B, a polyurethane damping block, a steel positioning block, an alignment bracket body, and a support plate; the sensing element B is adjustablely mounted on the alignment bracket body, the position and height of the steel positioning block are adjustablely fixed on the alignment bracket body, the polyurethane damping block is fixed on the steel positioning block, and the support plate connects the steel positioning block and the alignment bracket body.

[0038] The supporting column mechanism is symmetrically distributed and fixed on the mounting base. The gantry beam mechanism is fixed to the supporting column mechanism through a steel structure. The driving mechanism is connected to the gantry beam mechanism and simultaneously ensures that the gear and the rack are fully meshed. The alignment mechanism is mounted on the driving mechanism and moves horizontally synchronously with the driving mechanism. The height of the sorting and alignment device is adjusted by the supporting column mechanism and together with the alignment mechanism, it achieves three-dimensional spatial adjustment.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 1 A ship profile sorting and alignment device includes: a support column mechanism 1, a gantry beam mechanism 2, a drive mechanism 3, and an alignment mechanism 4.

[0041] The support column mechanism 1 is symmetrically distributed and fixed on the installation foundation (not shown in the figure). The gantry beam mechanism 2 is fixed to the support column mechanism 1 by high-strength bolts through a steel structure. The drive mechanism 3 is connected to the gantry beam mechanism 2 by threads, ensuring complete meshing of the gears and racks. The alignment mechanism 4 is mounted on the drive mechanism 3 and moves horizontally synchronously with the drive mechanism 3. The height of the sorting and alignment device is adjusted by the support column mechanism 1, and together with the alignment mechanism 4, it achieves three-dimensional spatial adjustment.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the support column structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 2 In this structure, the support column mechanism 1 mainly consists of adjustable feet 3-1 and a column support body 3-2. The adjustable feet 3-1 and the column support body 3-2 are connected by bolts, allowing for adjustable position and height. Four expansion bolts are mounted on the adjustable feet 3-1 to effectively secure the sorting and alignment device to the installation foundation. The column support body 3-2 is constructed of 6mm×200mm×200mm rectangular hollow steel, which reduces the weight of the column frame while still supporting the weight of the gantry and the moving mechanism.

[0044] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the column support body may also be constructed of square steel in other structural forms, and no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gantry beam structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 3 In the gantry beam mechanism 2, the main components are the gantry beam body 4-1, metal anti-collision blocks 4-2, sensor A 4-3, plastic anti-collision blocks 4-4, linear guide sliders 4-5, linear guides 4-6, racks 4-7, and cable chains 4-8. The metal anti-collision blocks 4-2, sensor A 4-3, plastic anti-collision blocks 4-4, linear guide sliders 4-5, linear guides 4-6, racks 4-7, and cable chains 4-8 are threaded onto the gantry beam body 4-1. The metal anti-collision blocks 4-2 and plastic anti-collision blocks 4-4 primarily protect the alignment mechanism's movement. Sensor A 4-3 provides signals to the moving alignment mechanism, allowing the movement distance to be quantified. The linear guide sliders 4-5, linear guides 4-6, and racks 4-7 provide motion protection for the alignment mechanism, while the cable chain 4-8 provides traction and protection for cables, air pipes, etc., within the mechanism.

[0047] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism structure of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 4In the middle, the drive mechanism 3 mainly consists of gear 5-1, clamping block 5-2, reducer 5-3, drive motor 5-4, motor fixing block 5-5, motor position adjusting block 5-6, and adjusting bolt 5-7. Gear 5-1 and drive motor 5-4 are fixed on reducer 5-3, and drive motor 5-4 drives gear 5-1 to move in the gantry beam mechanism 2; reducer 5-3 is fixed on motor fixing block 5-5 and positioned horizontally by clamping block 5-2, while motor position adjusting block 5-6 and adjusting bolt 5-7 are positioned vertically and serve as anti-loosening supports.

[0049] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the alignment mechanism of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the alignment mechanism of a ship profile sorting and alignment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] The alignment mechanism 4 mainly consists of a sensor B 6-1, a polyurethane damping block 6-2, a steel positioning block 6-3, an alignment bracket body 7-1, and a support plate 7-2. The sensor B 6-1 is mounted on the alignment bracket body 7-1, and the component has a slotted groove for easy sensor installation and adjustment. The steel positioning block 6-3 is threaded onto the alignment bracket body 7-1, and has an internal slotted groove for adjustable positioning height. The polyurethane damping block 6-2 is fixed to the steel positioning block 6-3, providing positioning and vibration damping, effectively reducing the impact force of the profile on the mechanism and improving its lifespan. The support plate 7-2 connects both the steel positioning block 6-3 and the alignment bracket body 7-1, increasing the connection strength between the polyurethane damping block 6-2 and the steel positioning block 6-3, significantly enhancing the alignment mechanism's anti-collision capability.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, in order to better disperse the stress of the structural components themselves and the impact force of the profiles, the alignment bracket body 7-1 is rounded with a large radius to further improve the anti-collision capability.

[0052] like Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for sorting and aligning ship profiles according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 7 A method for sorting and aligning ship profiles is provided, the method comprising:

[0054] S101. The profile to be processed moves forward continuously on the conveyor rollers. The sensor receives the signal and determines the incoming material status information of the profile to be processed.

[0055] S102, the drive mechanism works, the alignment mechanism moves horizontally on the gantry beam mechanism, and according to the information of the profile to be processed fed back from the previous stage, the alignment mechanism moves to the target position;

[0056] S103. The profile to be processed continues to move. By setting a reasonable delay and inertial motion calculation, the profile to be processed moves to a position that is infinitely close to the target position of the alignment mechanism.

[0057] S104. The alignment mechanism moves forward, and the metal anti-collision block and the plastic anti-collision block move continuously and contact the profile to be processed, so that the profile to be processed is accurately positioned so that the center line position of the profile to be processed coincides with the center line position of the predetermined plate of the buffer mechanism.

[0058] S105. The profile to be processed is conveyed to each sorting station in an orderly and precise manner through roller conveyors, and the alignment mechanism returns to the zero position.

[0059] Existing sorting station devices lack precise alignment mechanisms, making subsequent profile processing extremely difficult, wasting the entire production line's cycle time and resulting in low efficiency, indicating a serious technological deficiency. The sorting alignment device in this invention enables precise alignment and positioning of sorted profiles, greatly improving the efficiency of profile sorting and subsequent processes, and saving production time. Simultaneously, its ingenious multi-functional structure allows for both profile limiting and precise positioning, significantly reducing equipment design and manufacturing costs. The profile conveying method has been optimized with a delay, effectively reducing the impact force of the profiles on the precise positioning mechanism. Furthermore, the precise positioning mechanism is equipped with steel blocking blocks and polyurethane anti-collision blocks, ensuring the mechanism's impact resistance while also reducing the impact force of the profiles, greatly extending the mechanism's service life.

[0060] The technical solution of this invention features an adjustable alignment mechanism height and an adjustable sorting device horizontally, exhibiting excellent compatibility with different cross-sectional dimensions and lengths of the same type of product. This technical solution is applicable to various types and sizes of profiles, demonstrating a very wide range of applications and promising future prospects.

[0061] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting and aligning device for ship profiles, characterized in that, The device includes: a set of symmetrically arranged support column mechanisms, a gantry beam mechanism, a drive mechanism, and an alignment mechanism; The gantry beam mechanism includes: a gantry beam body, a metal anti-collision block, a sensor A, a plastic anti-collision block, a linear guide slider, a linear guide, a rack, and a cable chain; the metal anti-collision block, sensor A, plastic anti-collision block, linear guide slider, linear guide, rack, and cable chain are respectively fixed on the gantry beam body; The support column mechanism includes: adjustable feet and a column support body; the adjustable feet are connected to the column support body in an adjustable height. The drive mechanism includes: a gear, a clamping block, a reducer, a drive motor, a motor fixing block, a motor position adjusting block, and an adjusting bolt; the gear and the drive motor are respectively fixed on the reducer, and the drive motor drives the gear to move in the gantry beam mechanism; the reducer is fixed on the motor fixing block and is positioned horizontally by the clamping block and vertically by the motor position adjusting block and the adjusting bolt. The alignment mechanism includes: a sensing element B, a polyurethane damping block, a steel positioning block, an alignment bracket body, and a support plate; the sensing element B is adjustablely mounted on the alignment bracket body, the position and height of the steel positioning block are adjustablely fixed on the alignment bracket body, the polyurethane damping block is fixed on the steel positioning block, and the support plate connects the steel positioning block and the alignment bracket body. The supporting column mechanism is symmetrically distributed and fixed on the mounting base. The gantry beam mechanism is fixed to the supporting column mechanism through a steel structure. The driving mechanism is connected to the gantry beam mechanism and simultaneously ensures that the gear and the rack are fully meshed. The alignment mechanism is mounted on the driving mechanism and moves horizontally synchronously with the driving mechanism. The height of the sorting and alignment device is adjusted by the supporting column mechanism and together with the alignment mechanism, it achieves three-dimensional spatial adjustment.

2. The sorting and alignment device for ship profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The alignment bracket body is provided with a waist-shaped groove structure for fixing the steel positioning block in an adjustable position and height.

3. The sorting and aligning device for ship profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the gantry beam mechanism, the metal anti-collision block and the plastic anti-collision block are used to protect the movement of the alignment mechanism. The sensor A sends a signal to the alignment mechanism to quantify the distance of the alignment mechanism's movement. The linear guide slider, the linear guide, and the rack provide motion protection for the alignment mechanism.

4. The sorting and aligning device for ship profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the support column mechanism, the adjustable feet and the column support body are connected in an adjustable position and height by bolts. A set of fixed expansion bolts are mounted on the adjustable feet. The column support body is made of rectangular hollow square steel with a diameter of 6mm×200mm×200mm.

5. A sorting and aligning device for ship profiles according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of fixing expansion bolts is 4, and the 4 fixing expansion bolts are used to fix the sorting and alignment device to the mounting base.

6. A method for sorting and aligning ship profiles, based on a sorting and aligning device for ship profiles as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The method includes: S101. The profile to be processed moves forward continuously on the conveyor rollers. The sensor receives the signal and determines the incoming material status information of the profile to be processed. S102, the drive mechanism works, the alignment mechanism moves horizontally on the gantry beam mechanism, and according to the information of the profile to be processed fed back from the previous stage, the alignment mechanism moves to the target position; S103. The profile to be processed continues to move. By setting a reasonable delay and inertial motion calculation, the profile to be processed moves to a position that is infinitely close to the target position of the alignment mechanism. S104. The alignment mechanism moves forward, and the metal anti-collision block and the plastic anti-collision block move continuously and contact the profile to be processed, so that the profile to be processed is accurately positioned so that the center line position of the profile to be processed coincides with the center line position of the predetermined plate of the buffer mechanism. S105. The profile to be processed is conveyed to each sorting station in an orderly and precise manner through roller conveyors, and the alignment mechanism returns to the zero position.

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