Multifunctional assembly line

By designing a multifunctional assembly line and utilizing avoidance space and handling components to achieve flexible switching between assembly lines, the problems of single assembly line function and high cost are solved, and the applicability and function conversion efficiency are improved.

CN116986282BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23KUNSHAN XUNTAO PRECISION MACHINERY
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Application Number
CN202310989866.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-08
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-08

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Technical Problem

The existing assembly lines have single functions and single application scenarios. When the application scenarios change, they need to be significantly modified, which is costly.

Method used

A multifunctional assembly line is designed, including a first upper assembly line, a second upper assembly line, a first lower assembly line, a second lower assembly line and a handling component. By setting avoidance space and handling components between the assembly lines, the transportation paths can be flexibly switched between the assembly lines to achieve the conversion of multiple functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the applicability and functional conversion efficiency of the assembly line, reduces the cost of equipment improvement, can adapt to a variety of application scenarios, and realizes the flexible flow and inspection diversion of parts to be transported.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of assembly lines, and specifically discloses a multifunctional assembly line, which includes a second upper assembly line arranged in line with the first upper assembly line, and a first avoidance space is left between the second upper assembly line and the first lower assembly line; a second lower assembly line arranged in line with the first lower assembly line, and a second avoidance space is left between the second lower assembly line, and the second avoidance space is located directly below the first avoidance space; a transport assembly includes a transport portion, which can move between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space, and the transport portion located in the first avoidance space, the first upper assembly line and the second upper assembly line form an upper assembly line; the transport portion located in the second avoidance space, the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line form a lower assembly line; the lower assembly line is located below the upper assembly line, and the transport portion is also used to transfer the parts to be transported between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space. The above structure can meet the needs of multiple production processes and reduce the cost of use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of assembly lines, in particular to a multifunctional assembly line. Background Art

[0002] The assembly line, also known as the assembly line, is an industrial production method in which each production unit focuses on processing only a certain part of the work to improve work efficiency and output.

[0003] Existing assembly lines can generally perform horizontal, inclined and vertical transportation. In order to improve processing efficiency, a double-layer assembly line structure is set up. However, the double-layer assembly lines cannot interact with each other, resulting in a single function and a single application scenario. When the application scenario changes, major changes need to be made to the assembly line, thereby increasing costs.

[0004] To this end, it is urgent to study a multi-functional pipeline to increase the functions of the pipeline, expand its application scenarios, and reduce its usage costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional assembly line to solve the problems in the prior art that the assembly line has a single function and a single application scenario, and when the application scenario is changed, the modification is large and the cost is high.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present invention provides a multifunctional assembly line, which includes:

[0008] First on the assembly line;

[0009] a second upper assembly line, arranged in line with the first upper assembly line, with a first avoidance space left between the second upper assembly line and the first upper assembly line;

[0010] First down the assembly line;

[0011] The second lower assembly line is arranged in line with the first lower assembly line, and a second avoidance space is left between the second lower assembly line and the first lower assembly line, and the second avoidance space is located directly below the first avoidance space;

[0012] A conveying assembly, wherein the conveying assembly includes a conveying part, which can move between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space. The conveying part, the first upper assembly line and the second upper assembly line located in the first avoidance space form an upper assembly line; the conveying part, the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line located in the second avoidance space form a lower assembly line; the lower assembly line is located below the upper assembly line, and the conveying part is also used to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space.

[0013] As an optional technical solution for the multifunctional assembly line, the transport assembly includes a lifting drive and a lifting member. The lifting drive is arranged on the first upper assembly line, and the lifting member is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive. The lifting member can move between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space.

[0014] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, the lifting member is provided with two parallel first conveying members, and the first conveying members are used to convey the objects to be transported along the conveying direction; and / or

[0015] The transport assembly includes a jacking member and a jacking drive member, the jacking drive member is arranged on the lifting member, the jacking member is arranged at the output end of the jacking drive member, and the jacking drive member is used to drive the jacking member to move between a jacking position and a yielding position.

[0016] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, one of the lifting member and the carrier for carrying the object to be transported is provided with a positioning pin, and the other is provided with a positioning hole, and the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0017] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, an intermediate assembly line is provided between the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line. The intermediate assembly line, the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line form an original lower assembly line, and the parts to be transported can be transferred between the handling part located in the second avoidance space and the intermediate assembly line.

[0018] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, the intermediate assembly line includes two intermediate brackets, each of the two intermediate brackets is provided with a second conveying member, the two second conveying members are arranged in parallel, and are used to convey the objects to be transported along the transmission direction; the distance between the two second conveying members is greater than the distance between the two first conveying members.

[0019] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, the transport assembly includes two guide members, which are arranged opposite to each other and are both provided on the lifting member, and are used to guide the carrier carrying the object to be transported to the center position in the width direction of the lifting member; and / or

[0020] The transport assembly includes a stopper and a stopper driving member, wherein the stopper driving member is provided on the lifting member, the stopper is provided on the output end of the stopper driving member, and the stopper driving member is used to drive the stopper to move between a stop position and a retracted position.

[0021] As an optional technical solution for the multifunctional assembly line, the two guide members are both slidably arranged on the lifting member in the vertical direction; in the width direction, the distance between the two intermediate brackets is equal to the distance between the two guide members.

[0022] As an optional technical solution for the multifunctional assembly line, the lifting member includes two lifting brackets and a lifting plate. The lifting plate is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member and is located on the rear side of the upper assembly line. The two lifting brackets are arranged on the lifting plate at intervals along the transmission direction. A first lower gap is left between the first lower assembly line and the middle assembly line, and a second lower gap is left between the second lower assembly line and the middle assembly line. One of the lifting brackets can pass through the first lower gap, and the other lifting bracket can pass through the second lower gap. The guide member is arranged between the two lifting brackets.

[0023] As an optional technical solution of the multifunctional assembly line, the first lower assembly line is arranged directly below the first upper assembly line, and the second lower assembly line is arranged directly below the second upper assembly line.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0025] The present invention provides a multifunctional assembly line. The multifunctional assembly line is provided with a first upper assembly line, a second upper assembly line, a first lower assembly line, and a second lower assembly line, and a first avoidance space is left between the first upper assembly line and the second upper assembly line, and a second avoidance space is left between the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line. By moving a conveying part of a conveying component between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space, the first upper assembly line and the second upper assembly line form an upper assembly line, and the first lower assembly line and the second lower assembly line form a lower assembly line, thereby improving the applicability of the multifunctional assembly line. Specifically, the arrangement of the above structure can mainly realize six functions, among which the first function is to use the upper assembly line for transportation; the second function is to use the lower assembly line for transportation; the third function is to use the handling component to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the first upper assembly line and the first lower assembly line; the fourth function is to use the handling component to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the first upper assembly line and the second lower assembly line; the fifth function is to use the handling component to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the second upper assembly line and the first lower assembly line; the sixth function is to use the handling component to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the second upper assembly line and the second lower assembly line. Switching between the various functions does not require improvement of the equipment, thereby improving the function conversion efficiency and reducing the cost of use.

[0026] In addition, the above six functions can be combined with each other to realize more application scenarios. For example, after the parts to be transported are inspected on the first upstream assembly line, it is determined whether they are qualified. Qualified parts to be transported flow into the second upstream assembly line, and unqualified parts to be transported flow into the first downstream assembly line or the second downstream assembly line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional assembly line from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 2 is a structural diagram of a multifunctional assembly line from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of the multifunctional assembly line according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a transport assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the transport component and the downstream assembly line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 1000, carrier; 1100, positioning hole;

[0036] 100. First assembly line;

[0037] 200, the second upper assembly line;

[0038] 300, first downline;

[0039] 400, the second lower assembly line;

[0040] 500, transport assembly; 510, lifting drive member; 511, transport bracket; 520, lifting member; 521, lifting bracket; 522, lifting plate; 523, carrying plate; 524, lifting cylinder; 530, first transport member; 531, transport drive member; 540, lifting member; 541, positioning pin; 542, lifting rod; 550, lifting drive member; 560, guide member; 561, first guide surface; 562, second guide surface; 563, positioning surface; 570, guide rod; 580, stop member; 581, stop bracket; 582, stop block; 583, stop sensor; 584, stop wheel; 590, stop drive member;

[0041] 600, intermediate assembly line; 610, intermediate support; 620, second conveying member; 630, intermediate driving member; 700, baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a multifunctional assembly line from a first perspective in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the multifunctional assembly line from a second perspective in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of a multifunctional assembly line in an embodiment of the present invention, with a carrier 1000. Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the transport assembly in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle. Figure 6 for Figure 4 The enlarged view of point B in the middle. Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the transport component and the downstream assembly line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] The present embodiment provides a multifunctional assembly line, which includes a first upper assembly line 100, a second upper assembly line 200, a first lower assembly line 300, a second lower assembly line 400 and a transport assembly 500, wherein the second upper assembly line 200 is arranged in line with the first upper assembly line 100, and a first avoidance space is left between the second upper assembly line 200 and the first upper assembly line 100; the second lower assembly line 400 is arranged in line with the first lower assembly line 300, and a second avoidance space is left between the second lower assembly line 400 and the first lower assembly line 300. The space is located directly below the first avoidance space; the transport component 500 includes a transport part, which can move between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space. The transport part located in the first avoidance space, the first upper assembly line 100 and the second upper assembly line 200 form an upper assembly line; the transport part located in the second avoidance space, the first lower assembly line 300 and the second lower assembly line 400 form a lower assembly line; the transport part of the lower assembly line is located below the upper assembly line and is also used to allow the parts to be transported to flow between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space.

[0049] The multifunctional assembly line is provided with a first upper assembly line 100, a second upper assembly line 200, a first lower assembly line 300, and a second lower assembly line 400, and a first avoidance space is left between the first upper assembly line 100 and the second upper assembly line 200, and a second avoidance space is left between the first lower assembly line 300 and the second lower assembly line 400. By moving the conveying part of the conveying component 500 between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space, the first upper assembly line 100 and the second upper assembly line 200 form an upper assembly line, and the first lower assembly line 300 and the second lower assembly line 400 form a lower assembly line, thereby improving the applicability of the multifunctional assembly line. Specifically, with the help of the above-mentioned structure, six functions can be mainly realized. Among them, the first function is to use the upper assembly line to transport the parts to be transported separately; the second function is to use the lower assembly line to transport the parts to be transported separately; the third function is to use the conveying component 500 to make the parts to be transported flow between the first upper assembly line 100 and the first lower assembly line 300; the fourth function is to use the conveying component 500 to make the parts to be transported flow between the first upper assembly line 100 and the second lower assembly line 400; the fifth function is to use the conveying component 500 to make the parts to be transported flow between the second upper assembly line 200 and the first lower assembly line 300; the sixth function is to use the conveying component 500 to make the parts to be transported flow between the second upper assembly line 200 and the second lower assembly line 400. Switching between the various functions does not require equipment improvements, which greatly improves the conversion efficiency between the various functions and reduces the cost of use.

[0050] In addition, the above six functions can also be used in combination with each other to be applicable to more application scenarios. In one embodiment of this embodiment, the parts to be transported can be inspected during the transmission process of the first upper assembly line 100. After the inspection is completed on the first upper assembly line 100, it is determined whether the parts to be transported are qualified. Qualified parts to be transported flow into the second upper assembly line 200, and unqualified parts to be transported flow into the first lower assembly line 300 or the second lower assembly line 400. In another embodiment of this embodiment, the parts to be transported can be assembled once during the transmission process of the first upper assembly line 100, and then the parts to be transported that have completed the primary assembly are transferred to the first lower assembly line 300 or the second lower assembly line 400 for secondary assembly through the handling assembly 500. It should be noted that the time for secondary assembly is approximately twice the time for primary assembly.

[0051] The transport assembly 500 includes a lifting drive member 510 and a lifting member 520. The lifting drive member 510 is arranged on the first upper assembly line 100 or on the baffle plate 700 that fixes the first upper assembly line 100. The lifting member 520 is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member 510. The lifting member 520 can move between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space. With the help of the above-mentioned arrangement, the automatic lifting operation of the transported parts can be realized, thereby improving the degree of automation of the equipment. Among them, the process of the lifting member 520 moving between the two spaces can complete the transfer of the transported parts between the upper assembly line and the lower assembly line. The lifting drive member 510 can be a stepper motor, the transport bracket 511 is fixed on the baffle plate 700, the screw rod is rotatably arranged on the transport bracket 511, the nut and the screw rod are threadedly matched and slidably arranged on the transport bracket 511, and the lifting member 520 and the nut are fixedly connected.

[0052] In this embodiment, two parallel first conveying members 530 are provided on the lifting member 520. The first conveying members 530 are used to transport the items to be transported along a transmission direction. The transmission direction is left-right. The first conveying member 530 can be a first transmission belt. The transmission drive member 531 is provided on the lifting support frame of the lifting member 520. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are both rotatably provided on the lifting support frame. The first transmission belt is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel. During the transmission process, the belt of the first upper assembly line 100 can transport the carrier 1000 carrying the items to be transported to the first conveying member 530. Similarly, the items to be transported and the carrier 1000 on the first conveying member 530 can also be transported to the belt of the second upper assembly line 200. Those skilled in the art will understand that the transmission direction of the items to be transported and the carrier 1000 can also be opposite to the above-mentioned transmission direction, and the items to be transported and the carrier 1000 can also be transmitted between the first lower assembly line 300 and the second lower assembly line 400.

[0053] It should be noted that, during the process of transporting the items to be transported, the items to be transported can be placed on the carrier 1000 or can be transported separately, as long as the items to be transported have the characteristics of being able to be transported separately.

[0054] The transport assembly 500 includes a lifting member 540 and a lifting drive 550. The lifting drive 550 is mounted on the lifting member 520. The lifting member 540 is located at the output end of the lifting drive 550. The lifting drive 550 is used to drive the lifting member 540 between a lifting position and a clearing position. This arrangement can lift the carrier 1000 and the object to be transported away from the first conveyor 530, thereby preventing interference from the first conveyor 530 during the lifting and lowering of the lifting member 520.

[0055] Furthermore, one of the lifting member 540 and the carrier 1000 that carries the part to be transported is provided with a positioning pin 541, and the other is provided with a positioning hole 1100, and the positioning pin 541 is inserted into the positioning hole 1100. Specifically, the positioning pin 541 is provided on the upper surface of the lifting member 540, and the positioning hole 1100 is provided on the carrier 1000 that carries the part to be transported. In some embodiments, the part to be transported itself may also have a positioning hole 1100 structure. With the arrangement of the above structure, the stability of the lifting process of the part to be transported can be improved. Specifically, two positioning pins 541 are provided, and two positioning holes 1100 are also provided. The two positioning pins 541 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the lifting member 540.

[0056] An intermediate assembly line 600 is located between the first lower assembly line 300 and the second lower assembly line 400. The intermediate assembly line 600, the first lower assembly line 300, and the second lower assembly line 400 form the original lower assembly line. Workpieces to be transported and carriers 1000 can be transferred between the transport section located in the second escape space and the intermediate assembly line 600. In this embodiment, after the workpieces to be transported are moved from the first escape space to the second escape space, the supporting surface of the first conveying member 530 on the lifting member 520 is lower than the supporting surface of the intermediate assembly line 600, allowing the workpieces to be transported to be moved to the intermediate assembly line 600. In this embodiment, the lifting member 520 can function as a transport section.

[0057] Regarding the specific structure of the intermediate assembly line 600 and its relative positional relationship with the first conveyor 530, in this embodiment, the intermediate assembly line 600 specifically includes two intermediate supports 610, each of which is equipped with a second conveyor 620. The two second conveyor members 620 are arranged in parallel and are used to transport the items to be transported along the transport direction. The distance between the two second conveyor members 620 is greater than the distance between the two first conveyor members 530. The second conveyor members 620 can be conveyor belts, and the intermediate drive member 630 is arranged between the two intermediate supports 610. The intermediate drive member 630 drives the second conveyor members 620 to rotate via a driving pulley and a driven pulley. Specifically, the second conveyor member 620 can be a second transmission belt, with the driving pulley and the driven pulley both rotatably mounted on the intermediate supports 610, and the second transmission belt is wound around the driving pulley and the driven pulley. The arrangement of the two second conveyor members 620 enables the transfer of items to be transported between the first downstream assembly line 300 and the second downstream assembly line 400.

[0058] In some embodiments, the transport assembly 500 further includes two guide members 560, which are arranged opposite each other and connected to the lifting member 520. The two guide members 560 are used to guide the transported parts to a central position in the width direction of the lifting member 520. This arrangement helps improve the positioning accuracy of the transported parts on the lifting member 520, avoids interference between the lifting process and other components, and enables the transported parts to be accurately transferred to the two first conveying members 530. Specifically, the guide members 560 are elongated and arranged on the lifting member 520. A first guide surface 561 is provided at each end of the guide members 560. The four first guide surfaces 561 on the two guide members 560 form two bell-shaped structures, one of which opens toward the first upper assembly line 100 and the other opens toward the second upper assembly line 200. The width direction is the front-to-back direction.

[0059] On the other hand, the undersides of the two guide members 560 form a downwardly opening trumpet-shaped structure. Specifically, the opposing surfaces of the two guide members 560 are each provided with a second guide surface 562. The second guide surface 562 on one guide member 560 is inclined from top to bottom, away from the other guide member 560. This arrangement allows the transported member, located on the lifting member 520, to be moved to a central position in the width direction when the transported member moves from the second escape space to the first escape space.

[0060] The opposing surfaces of the two guide members 560 are defined as positioning surfaces 563. Both positioning surfaces 563 are vertical planes. The first guide surface 561 guides the carrier 1000 between the two positioning surfaces 563. The second guide surface 562 guides the carrier 1000 between the two positioning surfaces 563. This means that the carrier 1000 is centered in the width direction when positioned between the two positioning surfaces 563.

[0061] Regarding the structure of the transport assembly 500, in some embodiments, the transport assembly 500 includes a stopper 580 and a stopper driver 590. The stopper driver 590 is disposed on the lifting member 520, and the stopper 580 is disposed at the output end of the stopper driver 590. The stopper driver 590 is used to drive the stopper 580 between a stop position and a retracted position. This arrangement enables the stopping and precise positioning of the transported object. The stopper 580 includes a stop bracket 581, a stop block 582, a stop sensor 583, and a stop wheel 584. The lower end of the stop bracket 581 is located at the output end of the stop driver 590, the stop block 582 is rotatably mounted on the stop bracket 581, the stop sensor 583 is mounted on the stop bracket 581, and the stop wheel 584 is located at the upper end of the stop bracket 581. When the carrier 1000 contacts the stop wheel 584, it pushes the stop bracket 581 to rotate. When the stop bracket 581 rotates to the trigger position, it triggers the stop sensor 583, thereby accurately determining the position of the carrier 1000. At this point, the carrier 1000 can be controlled by the controller to stop transmission.

[0062] Both guide members 560 are slidably mounted on the lifting member 520 in the vertical direction. In the width direction, the distance between the two intermediate brackets 610 is equal to the distance between the two guide members 560. Specifically, the guide members 560 are provided with guide holes, and the guide rods 570 are mounted on the lifting brackets 521 and pass through the guide holes. The ends of the guide rods 570 are provided with stoppers to prevent the guide rods 570 and guide members 560 from separating. In this embodiment, when the part to be transported needs to be moved from the first avoidance space to the second avoidance space, the lifting member 520 is first driven by the lifting driving member 510 to move downward to the second avoidance space. At this time, since the distance between the two intermediate supports 610 is equal to the distance between the two guide members 560, the guide members 560 can abut against the intermediate supports 610, and the lifting member 520 continues to descend. The first conveying member 530 on the lifting member 520 is lower than the second conveying member 620. During this process, the two guide members 560 abut against the upper surface of the intermediate supports 610, and the two guide members 560 stop moving downward. As the lifting member 540 continues to descend, the bearing surface of the first conveying member 530 on the lifting member 520 becomes lower than the bearing surface of the second conveying member 620 on the intermediate assembly line 600. This activates the second conveying member 620 on the intermediate assembly line 600, allowing the transported parts and carriers 1000 to be transferred from the intermediate assembly line 600 to the first lower assembly line 300 or the second lower assembly line 400. When the transported parts and carriers 1000 return to the second avoidance space, if they need to flow back to the upper assembly line, they first flow to the intermediate assembly line 600, and the lifting member 540 rises. There are two possible scenarios at this time. The first scenario is that the carrier 1000 carrying the transported parts is located in the center of the width direction, and the second scenario is that the carrier 1000 carrying the transported parts is deviated from the center of the width direction.

[0063] In the first case, that is, the carrier 1000 carrying the parts to be transported is located in the center position in the width direction, the positioning pin 541 on the lifting member 540 will penetrate into the positioning hole 1100 of the carrier 1000, and the carrier 1000 and the lifting member 540 will be docked to achieve cooperation, and the lifting drive member 510 drives the lifting member 520, and drives the first conveying member 530, the lifting member 540 and the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 thereon to continue to rise, and the guide member 560 disengages from the intermediate bracket 610 and continues to move upward until the lifting member 520 and the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 thereon move to the first avoidance space.

[0064] In the second case, that is, when the carrier 1000 carrying the object to be transported deviates from the central position in the width direction, the lifting member 540 ascends. Under the action of the two guide members 560, the carrier 1000 is guided by the second guide surface 562 of the guide member 560 as the carrier 1000 ascends, and moves to the central position, and finally the positioning pin 541 penetrates the positioning hole 1100. Then, the lifting member 520 is driven to move the object to be transported and the carrier 1000 to the first avoidance space.

[0065] After the object to be transported and the carrier 1000 move to the first avoidance space, the lifting member 540 descends, so that the object to be transported and the carrier 1000 fall onto the first conveying member 530 .

[0066] After accurate positioning, the lifting member 520 continues to descend until the upper end surface of the guide member 560 abuts against the stop portion on the guide rod 570. At this time, the lifting member 520 is connected to the intermediate bracket 610 by relying on the guide rod 570 and the guide member 560. In this embodiment, after the transported parts and the carrier 1000 are transferred from the intermediate assembly line 600 to the first lower assembly line 300 or the second lower assembly line 400, the lifting member 520 stays in the second avoidance space and is still connected to the intermediate bracket 610 through the guide rod 570 and the guide member 560. That is to say, at this time, the intermediate support 610 carries the lifting member 520 and the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 on the lifting member 520. Since the carrying surface of the first conveying member 530 on the lifting member 520 is lower than the carrying surface of the intermediate assembly line 600, the second conveying member 620 on the intermediate assembly line 600 is activated, and the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 can be transferred from the intermediate assembly line 600 to the first lower assembly line 300 or the second lower assembly line 400, and the lifting member 520 stays in the second avoidance space and is still connected to the intermediate support 610 through the guide rod 570 and the guide member 560. When the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 flow back to the second avoidance space, if they need to flow back to the upper assembly line, the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 will first flow to the intermediate assembly line 600, and the lifting drive 510 drives the jacking member 540 and the lifting member 520 to rise, and the guide member 560 disengages from the intermediate support 610 and continues to move upward until the lifting member 520, the jacking member 540 and the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 thereon move to the first avoidance space, and then the jacking drive 550 drives the jacking member 540 to move downward, so that the jacking member 540 contacts the first conveying member 530, and then the parts to be transported and the carrier 1000 on the jacking member 540 move to the first upper assembly line 100 and the second upper assembly line 200.

[0067] Regarding the structure of the lifting member 520, in some embodiments, the lifting member 520 includes two lifting brackets 521 and a lifting plate 522. The lifting plate 522 is located at the output end of the lifting drive 510 and behind the upper assembly line. The two lifting brackets 521 are spaced apart from the lifting plate 522 along the conveying direction. A first lower gap is provided between the first lower assembly line 300 and the intermediate assembly line 600, and a second lower gap is provided between the second lower assembly line 400 and the intermediate assembly line 600. One lifting bracket 521 can pass through the first lower gap, and the other lifting bracket 521 can pass through the second lower gap. A guide member 560 is provided between the two lifting brackets 521. The lifting support frame is fixed to the lifting brackets 521. This arrangement fully utilizes the gap created by the streamlined structure in the second avoidance space. When the lifting member 520 is raised or lowered, it does not interfere with the first lower assembly line 300, the intermediate assembly line 600, or the second lower assembly line 400, and helps reduce the overall floor space. In this embodiment, a support plate 523 is disposed between the two lifting brackets 521, thereby strengthening the connection between the two lifting brackets 521. In embodiments in which a support plate 523 is provided, a lifting drive 550 is fixed to the support plate 523. The support plate 523 is provided with a lifting cylinder 524, and a lifting member 540 is provided with a lifting rod 542. The lifting rod 542 is inserted into the lifting cylinder 524 and can slide up and down within the lifting cylinder 524. There are two lifting rods 542 and two lifting cylinders 524. The lifting drive 550 can be a mechanism such as a pneumatic cylinder or an electric push rod.

[0068] In some embodiments, the transmission direction of the upper pipeline is the same as the transmission direction of the lower pipeline; in other words, the first lower pipeline 300 is located directly below the first upper pipeline 100, and the second lower pipeline 400 is located directly below the second upper pipeline 200; in other words, the upper and lower pipelines are arranged in parallel. In some embodiments, the transmission direction of the upper pipeline and the transmission direction of the lower pipeline can also be arranged non-parallel; in other words, the transmission direction of the upper pipeline is located above the lower pipeline, and the transmission directions of the two pipelines are arranged at an angle. Specifically, the transmission direction of the upper pipeline and the transmission direction of the lower pipeline can also be arranged perpendicular to each other.

[0069] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional production line, characterized in that: include: First upper pipeline (100); The second upper assembly line (200) is arranged in line with the first upper assembly line (100), and a first avoidance space is left between the second upper assembly line (200) and the first upper assembly line (100); First downline (300); The second lower assembly line (400) is arranged in a co-linear relationship with the first lower assembly line (300), and a second avoidance space is left between the second lower assembly line (400) and the first lower assembly line (300), wherein the second avoidance space is located directly below the first avoidance space; A transport assembly (500), the transport assembly (500) comprising a transport portion, the transport portion being movable between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space, the transport portion located in the first avoidance space, the first upper assembly line (100) and the second upper assembly line (200) forming an upper assembly line; the transport portion located in the second avoidance space, the first lower assembly line (300) and the second lower assembly line (400) forming a lower assembly line; the lower assembly line being located below the upper assembly line, the transport portion being further used to allow the transported items to flow between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space; An intermediate assembly line (600) is provided between the first lower assembly line (300) and the second lower assembly line (400), and the intermediate assembly line (600) comprises two intermediate supports (610); The transport assembly (500) further includes two guide members (560), a lifting drive member (510) and a lifting member (520); The two guide members (560) are both slidably arranged on the lifting member (520) along the vertical direction; in the width direction, the distance between the two intermediate brackets (610) is equal to the distance between the two guide members (560).

2. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive member (510) is arranged on the first upper assembly line (100), the lifting member (520) is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member (510), and the lifting member (520) is capable of moving between the first avoidance space and the second avoidance space.

3. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two parallel first conveying members (530) are provided on the lifting member (520), and the first conveying members (530) are used to convey the object to be transported along a conveying direction; and / or The transport assembly (500) includes a lifting member (540) and a lifting drive member (550), wherein the lifting drive member (550) is arranged on the lifting member (520), and the lifting member (540) is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member (550), and the lifting drive member (550) is used to drive the lifting member (540) to move between a lifting position and a clearance position.

4. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the lifting member (540) and the carrier (1000) carrying the object to be transported is provided with a positioning pin (541), and the other is provided with a positioning hole (1100), wherein the positioning pin (541) is inserted into the positioning hole (1100).

5. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intermediate assembly line (600), the first lower assembly line (300) and the second lower assembly line (400) form an original lower assembly line, and the parts to be transported can be transferred between the transport portion located in the second avoidance space and the intermediate assembly line (600).

6. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second conveying member (620) is respectively provided on the two intermediate supports (610), and the two second conveying members (620) are arranged in parallel and are used to convey the object to be transported in the conveying direction; The distance between the two second conveying members (620) is greater than the distance between the two first conveying members (530).

7. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two guide members (560) are arranged opposite to each other and are both provided on the lifting member (520), and are used to guide the carrier (1000) carrying the object to be transported to a central position in the width direction of the lifting member (520); and / or The transport assembly (500) comprises a stopper (580) and a stopper driving member (590), wherein the stopper driving member (590) is provided on the lifting member (520), and the stopper (580) is provided at an output end of the stopper driving member (590), and the stopper driving member (590) is used to drive the stopper (580) to move between a stop position and a retracted position.

8. The multifunctional assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting member (520) includes two lifting brackets (521) and a lifting plate (522). The lifting plate (522) is arranged at the output end of the lifting drive member (510) and is located at the rear side of the upper assembly line. The two lifting brackets (521) are arranged on the lifting plate (522) at intervals along the transmission direction. A first lower gap is left between the first lower assembly line (300) and the intermediate assembly line (600), and a second lower gap is left between the second lower assembly line (400) and the intermediate assembly line (600). One of the lifting brackets (521) can pass through the first lower gap, and the other lifting bracket (521) can pass through the second lower gap. The guide member (560) is arranged between the two lifting brackets (521).

9. The multifunctional assembly line according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The first lower assembly line (300) is arranged directly below the first upper assembly line (100), and the second lower assembly line (400) is arranged directly below the second upper assembly line (200).

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