Aerial unpowered tire conveyor

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of tire conveying, and discloses an aerial non-powered tire conveying device, which comprises an elevator, a conveying assembly and a tire separating assembly. The elevator is arranged in suspension relative to the ground. The conveying assembly has a first end and a second end, the first end is higher than the second end, the first end is communicated with the elevator, the elevator is communicated with the second end, the inlet ends of two spiral tower mechanisms are selectively communicated with the elevator, and the shunt mechanism is communicated with the outlet ends of the spiral tower mechanisms. The tire conveying line of the aerial non-powered tire conveying device does not rely on power, reduces the delay faults caused by power, greatly reduces the manufacturing cost, improves the production efficiency, ensures the smooth, safe and reliable production of products, reduces the equipment manufacturing cost and the equipment maintenance rate due to the whole process without power, and is convenient to operate, time-saving and labor-saving, and realizes completely automatic operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tire conveying technology, and more particularly to an aerial, unpowered tire conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, domestic tire conveyor lines all use ground-based powered roller unloading, then transport the tires to the air via powered curves, elevators, destacking machines, and other equipment. In the air, they are then transported to the tire installation station by powered rollers, continuous elevators, and other equipment. The entire line has many powered devices, increasing equipment and space costs, and has a high failure rate.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an aerial, unpowered tire delivery system to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aerial tire conveying device that does not rely on power. Because it is completely unpowered, it reduces equipment manufacturing costs, lowers equipment maintenance rates, and is easy to operate, saving time and effort, and achieving fully automated operation.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An aerial, unpowered tire delivery system includes:

[0007] The elevator is suspended above the ground.

[0008] A conveying assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end being higher than the second end, and the first end being connected to the elevator;

[0009] The spare tire distribution assembly includes a lifting mechanism, two spiral tower mechanisms, and a diversion mechanism. The lifting mechanism is connected to the second end, and the inlet ends of the two spiral tower mechanisms can be selectively connected to the lifting mechanism. The diversion mechanism is connected to the outlet end of the spiral tower mechanism and is used to deliver the spare tire to the spare tire conveying line.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a linear conveying mechanism and a curved conveying mechanism, the linear conveying mechanism being connected to the elevator, and the two ends of the curved conveying mechanism being connected to the linear conveying mechanism and the elevator mechanism, respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the linear conveying mechanism includes a first support, a first guide wheel, and a first roller. The first support is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, the first roller is rotatably mounted on the first support, the first roller is used to convey tires, the first guide wheel is located above the first roller and rotatably mounted on the first support, and the first guide wheel is used to guide the movement of the tires.

[0012] Preferably, the curved conveying mechanism includes a second support, a second guide wheel, and a second roller. The second support is connected to the first support, the second roller has a conical structure, the second roller is rotatably mounted on the second support, and the second guide wheel is located above the second roller and rotatably mounted on the second support.

[0013] Preferably, the aerial unpowered tire conveying device further includes a first stop mechanism, which is disposed between the straight conveying mechanism and the curved conveying mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, the aerial unpowered tire conveying device further includes a second stop mechanism, which is disposed between the curved conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a frame, a lifting cylinder, and two conveying layers. The fixed end of the lifting cylinder is installed on the frame, and the output end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the two conveying layers. The two conveying layers can be connected to the two spiral tower mechanisms respectively under the action of the lifting cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the spiral tower mechanism includes a support frame, a spiral slide, and guide rollers. The spiral slide is installed on the support frame, and there are multiple guide rollers rotatably disposed on the side wall of the spiral slide. The two ends of the spiral slide are respectively connected to the conveying layer and the diversion mechanism.

[0017] Preferably, the spiral tower mechanism further includes damping rollers, and there are multiple damping rollers, which are interspersed among multiple guide rollers.

[0018] Preferably, the aerial unpowered tire conveying device further includes a tire detection mechanism. Along the conveying direction of the spare tire, the tire detection mechanism is located behind the diversion mechanism. The tire detection mechanism is electrically connected to the diversion mechanism and is used to detect whether there is a spare tire.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0020] The aerial non-powered tire conveying device provided by this invention features a lift suspended above the ground. A lifting mechanism is connected to a second end, and the inlet ends of two spiral tower mechanisms can be selectively connected to the lifting mechanism. A diversion mechanism is connected to the outlet end of the spiral tower mechanism. Tires enter the conveying assembly via the lift. Under the action of the conveying assembly, the tires are conveyed to the lifting mechanism, which divides the conveying into two non-powered conveying lines. The lifting mechanism sends the main tire through the right-side spiral tower mechanism into the right-side non-powered conveying line, and then sequentially sends multiple main tires to the right-side vehicle tire installation station. Under the action of the lifting mechanism, the main tire and spare tire are sent to the left-side spiral tower mechanism and conveyed to the left-side non-powered conveying line. The spare tire is sent through the diversion mechanism to the lower-level non-powered spare tire conveying line, and then from there to the spare tire installation station. The tire conveying line of the aerial non-powered tire conveying device does not rely on power, reducing delays and failures caused by power issues, greatly reducing manufacturing costs, improving production efficiency, and ensuring stable, safe and reliable online production. Since the entire process is without power, it reduces equipment manufacturing costs and maintenance rates, and is easy to operate, saving time and effort, and achieving fully automated operation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aerial unpowered tire conveying device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the linear conveying mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the linear conveying mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the curved conveyor mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the curved conveyor mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral tower mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Elevator;

[0030] 2. Linear conveying mechanism; 21. First support; 22. First guide wheel; 23. First roller;

[0031] 3. Curved conveyor mechanism; 31. Second support; 32. Second guide wheel; 33. Second roller;

[0032] 4. Lifting mechanism; 41. Frame; 42. Lifting cylinder; 43. Conveying layer;

[0033] 5. Spiral tower mechanism; 51. Support frame; 52. Spiral slide; 53. Guide roller; 54. Damping roller;

[0034] 6. Diversion mechanism;

[0035] 7. First gear stop mechanism;

[0036] 8. Second gear stop mechanism;

[0037] 9. Tire testing agencies. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0039] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0042] like Figures 1-7 As shown, in this embodiment, the aerial non-powered tire conveying device includes a lift 1, a conveying assembly, and a tire-separating assembly. The lift 1 is suspended above the ground. The conveying assembly has a first end and a second end, with the first end higher than the second end and connected to the lift 1. The tire-separating assembly includes a lifting mechanism 4, two spiral tower mechanisms 5, and a diversion mechanism 6. The lifting mechanism 4 is connected to the second end. The inlet ends of the two spiral tower mechanisms 5 can be selectively connected to the lifting mechanism 4. The diversion mechanism 6 is connected to the outlet end of the spiral tower mechanisms 5 and is used to deliver spare tires to the spare tire conveying line. Specifically, a destacking machine separates several tires and feeds them one by one into the lift 1. The lift 1 is located at a height of 9.6m. The tires enter the conveying assembly via the lift 1. The conveying assembly is 80m long and passes over two vehicle conveying lines. A steel platform is erected above the vehicle conveying lines, and the conveying assembly is installed above the steel platform, avoiding cable busbars, cable trays, etc., above the workshop. Under the action of the conveying components, the tires are conveyed to the lifting mechanism 4, which is divided into two unpowered conveying lines. The lifting mechanism 4 sends the main tires through the right-side spiral tower mechanism 5 into the right-side unpowered conveying line, and then sequentially sends multiple main tires to the right-side vehicle tire installation station. Under the action of the lifting mechanism 4, the main tires and spare tires are sent to the left-side spiral tower mechanism 5 and then to the left-side unpowered conveying line. The spare tire is sent through the diversion mechanism 6 to the lower-level unpowered spare tire conveying line, and then from there to the spare tire installation station. The track below the platform is a powered track, using multiple drive motors. Because it does not use ground-based tracks, it greatly reduces the space occupied on the production line side. The tire conveying line of the aerial unpowered tire conveying device does not rely on power, reducing delays and failures caused by power issues, greatly reducing manufacturing costs, improving production efficiency, and ensuring stable, safe, and reliable production during online production. Since the entire process is unpowered, it reduces equipment manufacturing costs, lowers equipment maintenance rates, and is easy to operate, saving time and effort, achieving fully automated operation.

[0043] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7The conveying assembly includes a linear conveyor mechanism 2 and a curved conveyor mechanism 3. The linear conveyor mechanism 2 is connected to the elevator 1, and both ends of the curved conveyor mechanism 3 are connected to the linear conveyor mechanism 2 and the elevator 4, respectively. Specifically, the inlet end of the linear conveyor mechanism 2 is connected to the elevator 1, the outlet end of the linear conveyor mechanism 2 is connected to the inlet end of the curved conveyor mechanism 3, and the outlet end of the curved conveyor mechanism 3 is connected to the elevator 4. The tires of the elevator 1 are transported from a height to the tire distribution assembly sequentially through the linear conveyor mechanism 2 and the curved conveyor mechanism 3. The entire process is carried out without power, reducing equipment manufacturing costs and lowering equipment maintenance rates.

[0044] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The linear conveying mechanism 2 includes a first support 21, a first guide wheel 22, and a first roller 23. The first support 21 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The first roller 23 is rotatably mounted on the first support 21 and is used to convey tires. The first guide wheel 22 is located above the first roller 23 and is rotatably mounted on the first support 21, and is used to guide the movement of the tires. Specifically, the bottom of the first support 21 is provided with multiple legs, with one leg higher than the other, so that the first support 21 is tilted at an adjustable angle of 2 to 4 degrees relative to the horizontal plane. The tires are conveyed to the curved conveying mechanism 3 by the rotation of the first roller 23, and the first guide wheel 22 guides the tires.

[0045] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The curved conveying mechanism 3 includes a second support 31, a second guide wheel 32, and a second roller 33. The second support 31 is connected to the first support 21. The second roller 33 has a conical structure and is rotatably mounted on the second support 31. The second guide wheel 32 is located above the second roller 33 and is rotatably mounted on the second support 31. Specifically, the tires conveyed from the straight conveying mechanism 2 are fed onto the second roller 33. The second roller 33 drives the tires to be conveyed to the lifting mechanism 4, and guides the tires under the action of the second guide wheel 32.

[0046] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The aerial non-powered tire conveying device also includes a first stop mechanism 7, which is located between the straight conveying mechanism 2 and the curved conveying mechanism 3. The first stop mechanism 7 is used to reduce the impact force from the tires on the conveying components.

[0047] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The aerial non-powered tire conveying device also includes a second stop mechanism 8, which is located between the curve conveying mechanism 3 and the lifting mechanism 4. The second stop mechanism 8 is used to guide multiple tires one by one through and into the lifting mechanism 4.

[0048] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The lifting mechanism 4 includes a frame 41, a lifting cylinder 42, and two conveying layers 43. The fixed end of the lifting cylinder 42 is installed on the frame 41, and the output end of the lifting cylinder 42 is connected to the two conveying layers 43. The two conveying layers 43 can be connected to two spiral tower mechanisms 5 respectively under the action of the lifting cylinder 42. Specifically, the frame 41 is provided with upper and lower conveying layers 43. Both conveying layers 43 are non-powered rollers. One tire is fed into the right spiral tower mechanism 5 from the lower conveying layer 43. Then the lifting cylinder 42 descends, and the subsequent tires enter the left spiral tower mechanism 5 from the upper conveying layer 43. This process is repeated, and the conveying process is all non-powered.

[0049] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The spiral tower mechanism 5 includes a support frame 51, a spiral slide 52, and guide rollers 53. The spiral slide 52 is mounted on the support frame 51. There are multiple guide rollers 53, which are rotatably mounted on the side wall of the spiral slide 52. The two ends of the spiral slide 52 are connected to the conveying layer 43 and the diversion mechanism 6, respectively. Specifically, when the tire is conveyed to the spiral slide 52 by the lifting mechanism 4, the tire descends from 6.5m to a height of 2m without power by relying on the spiral slide 52. The tire is conveyed along two unpowered conveyor lines, and under the action of the diversion and stopping mechanism, the main tire enters the main tire installation position, and the spare tire enters the spare tire installation position.

[0050] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The spiral tower mechanism 5 also includes multiple damping rollers 54, which are interspersed among multiple guide rollers 53. Specifically, the speed of the tire during the descent process of the spiral slide 52 can be adjusted by the damping rollers 54.

[0051] Furthermore, continue to refer to Figures 1-7 The aerial non-powered tire conveying device also includes a tire detection mechanism 9. Located behind the diversion mechanism 6 along the spare tire conveying direction, the tire detection mechanism 9 is electrically connected to the diversion mechanism 6 and is used to detect whether a spare tire is present. The tire is detected at the stop position. When the tire detection mechanism 9 detects that the conveyed tire is a spare tire, the spare tire is sent to the spare tire installation position.

[0052] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aerial non-powered tire conveying device, characterized in that, include: Elevator (1), wherein the elevator (1) is suspended relative to the ground; A conveying assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end being higher than the second end and connected to the elevator (1), the conveying assembly including a straight conveying mechanism (2) and a curved conveying mechanism (3), the straight conveying mechanism (2) being connected to the elevator (1), and the two ends of the curved conveying mechanism (3) being connected to the straight conveying mechanism (2) and the elevator mechanism (4) respectively. The linear conveying mechanism (2) includes a first support (21), a first guide wheel (22), and a first roller (23). The first support (21) is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the first roller (23) is rotatably mounted on the first support (21). The first roller (23) is used to convey tires. The first guide wheel (22) is located above the first roller (23) and rotatably mounted on the first support (21). The first guide wheel (22) is used to guide the movement of the tires. The curved conveyor mechanism (3) includes a second support (31), a second guide wheel (32), and a second roller (33). The second support (31) is connected to the first support (21). The second roller (33) has a conical structure and is rotatably mounted on the second support (31). The second guide wheel (32) is located above the second roller (33) and is rotatably mounted on the second support (31). The tire splitting assembly includes a lifting mechanism (4), two spiral tower mechanisms (5) and a diversion mechanism (6). The lifting mechanism (4) is connected to the second end. The inlet ends of the two spiral tower mechanisms (5) can be selectively connected to the lifting mechanism (4). The diversion mechanism (6) is connected to the outlet end of the spiral tower mechanism (5). The diversion mechanism (6) is used to send the spare tire to the spare tire conveying line. The first stop mechanism (7) is disposed between the straight conveying mechanism (2) and the curved conveying mechanism (3); The second stop mechanism (8) is located between the curved conveyor mechanism (3) and the lifting mechanism (4).

2. The aerial unpowered tire conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (4) includes a frame (41), a lifting cylinder (42), and two conveying layers (43). The fixed end of the lifting cylinder (42) is installed on the frame (41), and the output end of the lifting cylinder (42) is connected to the two conveying layers (43). The two conveying layers (43) can be connected to the two spiral tower mechanisms (5) respectively under the action of the lifting cylinder (42).

3. The aerial unpowered tire conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spiral tower mechanism (5) includes a support frame (51), a spiral slide (52), and guide rollers (53). The spiral slide (52) is installed on the support frame (51). There are multiple guide rollers (53), which are rotatably disposed on the side wall of the spiral slide (52). The two ends of the spiral slide (52) are respectively connected to the conveying layer (43) and the diversion mechanism (6).

4. The aerial unpowered tire conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The spiral tower mechanism (5) also includes a damping roller (54), and there are multiple damping rollers (54) interspersed among multiple guide rollers (53).

5. The aerial unpowered tire conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerial non-powered tire conveying device also includes a tire detection mechanism (9). Along the conveying direction of the spare tire, the tire detection mechanism (9) is located behind the diversion mechanism (6). The tire detection mechanism (9) is electrically connected to the diversion mechanism (6) and is used to detect whether there is a spare tire.

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