A material box feeding, stacking and recycling method and production equipment

Abstract

The application provides a material box feeding, stacking and recycling method, which comprises the following steps: S1, placing a material box loaded with materials at a material taking and placing end, and moving and transporting the material box along a production line; S2, when the materials move to a material taking station, the material box stops moving and starts taking materials; S3, after the material taking is completed, the empty material box continues to move along the production line to a stacking station for stacking, specifically: S31, when a first empty material box waits to enter the stacking station, the last empty material box entering the stacking station is lifted to reserve a space for the first empty material box to enter the stacking station; S32, when the first empty material box enters the stacking station, the lifted empty material box is lowered and stacked on the first empty material box, and a stacking process is completed; and S4, after the empty material boxes are stacked to a predetermined number, the empty material boxes are transported together along the production line to the material taking and placing end, and the empty material boxes are recycled.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation transportation, in particular to a method for feeding, stacking and recycling of material boxes and a production equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Non-standard products are characterized by single function and inability to mass production, so semi-automatic workstations are often used for production and manufacturing in actual production and processing. In the above process, non-standard elements are placed in different types of material boxes for material transmission. However, in the actual production process, the following problems always exist in the transportation process:

[0003] On the one hand, due to the diversity of different material boxes in size and type at present, the existing equipment cannot achieve the purpose of compatible transportation, and manual participation in feeding and discharging or adjustment of the transportation equipment is often required during processing, especially for some materials with large volume and mass, manual material taking and placing become one of the main factors restricting the production and transportation efficiency. On the other hand, the existing non-standard transportation equipment has a single function and cannot realize a series of operations such as material feeding, material taking, material box stacking and recycling. In actual transportation and production, different equipment with different functions often need to be combined for use, which not only greatly increases the volume of the occupied factory building, but also makes it difficult to connect different equipment, thereby further restricting the overall processing production efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the problems of low efficiency and low automation degree of the material transportation equipment in the prior art, and to provide a method for feeding, stacking and recycling of material boxes and a production equipment.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a method for feeding, stacking and recycling of material boxes, which comprises the following steps: S1, placing a material box loaded with materials at a material taking and placing end to move and transport along a production line; S2, when the materials move to a material taking station, the material box stops moving and starts taking materials; S3, after the material taking is completed, the empty material box continues to move along the production line to a stacking station for stacking, specifically: S31, when a first empty material box waits to enter the stacking station, the last empty material box entering the stacking station is lifted to reserve a space for the first empty material box to enter the stacking station; S32, when the first empty material box enters the stacking station, the lifted empty material box is lowered and stacked on the first empty material box, completing a stacking process; S4, after the empty material boxes are stacked to a predetermined number, they are collectively transported along the production line to the material taking and placing end, completing the recycling of empty material boxes.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present application, step S2 is specifically: S21, after the magazine is moved to the material taking station, the remaining magazines on the production line are temporarily separated from the production line; S22, after the material is taken, the remaining magazines are lowered and supported on the production line again and move with the production line.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present application, in step S2, the suspension time is 3-8 seconds; in step S4, the predetermined number is not less than 6.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, the magazine size is automatically adapted in steps S1-S4.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, it further includes step S5, after the empty magazine returns to the material taking and placing end and is refilled, it reenters the production line and repeats steps S1-S4 to form a circulating production line.

[0010] A production device which uses the magazine feeding, stacking and recycling method described above for production and processing, comprising: a feeding and discharging assembly, the feeding and discharging assembly comprising a first variable-distance module, a first lifting module and at least two first transmission chains, the first variable-distance module being connected to the first lifting module and moving along the first lifting module, the first transmission chain being connected to the first variable-distance module, and adjacent two first transmission chains relatively approaching / away from each other along the first variable-distance module; a material buffer assembly, the material buffer assembly being provided at one side of the feeding and discharging assembly at the feeding end thereof, comprising a second variable-distance module and at least two second transmission chains, the second transmission chain being connected to the second variable-distance module, and adjacent two second transmission chains relatively approaching / away from each other along the second variable-distance module; a lifting and transmission assembly, the lifting and transmission assembly being provided at the discharging end of the material buffer assembly at the feeding end thereof, comprising a second lifting module and at least two first clamping pieces, the first clamping piece moving along the second lifting module; a stacking assembly, the stacking assembly comprising a receiving mechanism and a stacking mechanism, wherein the receiving mechanism is connected to the lifting and transmission assembly and the feeding and discharging assembly at both ends thereof, and the material transmission direction of the receiving mechanism is opposite to the material transmission direction of the material buffer assembly, the stacking assembly being provided above the receiving mechanism and comprising a third lifting module and at least two second clamping pieces provided on the third lifting module.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the material buffer assembly further comprises the at least one buffer platform, the buffer platform being provided on a material transportation path, the bottom of the buffer platform being connected with a jacking motor, and the magazine is separated from the production line for suspension transmission to cooperate with the material taking.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, the lifting transmission mechanism further comprises a third variable-distance module, the third variable-distance module is connected to the second lifting module and moves along the second lifting module, and the first clamping pieces are respectively arranged at two ends of the third variable-distance module and relatively close to / far away from each other along the third variable-distance module.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the receiving mechanism comprises a fourth variable-distance module and at least two return transmission chains, the transmission direction of the return transmission chain is opposite to the transmission direction of the second transmission chain, the return transmission chain is connected to the fourth variable-distance module and relatively close to / far away from each other along the fourth variable-distance module.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, the stacking mechanism further comprises a fifth variable-distance module, and the second clamping pieces are connected to two ends of the fifth variable-distance module and relatively close to / far away from each other along the fifth variable-distance module.

[0015] The above technical solution of the present application has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] The material box feeding, stacking and recycling method and production equipment can realize a series of operations such as feeding, taking material, stacking and recycling, and the above processes cooperate with each other to form an uninterrupted circulation process, thereby greatly improving the processing efficiency of the material. In addition, the above overall processing process can be compatible with a variety of materials, compared with the operation process of the existing split processing site, the present application has the advantages of wide application range, high processing efficiency, high automation degree and the like. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to make the content of the present application more easily understood, the present application will be further described in detail below according to specific embodiments of the present application and in conjunction with the drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the material box feeding, stacking and recycling method in the preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a three-dimensional schematic view of the feeding, taking and stacking assembly in the preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a three-dimensional schematic view of the material buffering assembly in the preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a three-dimensional schematic view of the lifting transmission assembly in the preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a three-dimensional schematic view of the lifting transmission assembly in the preferred embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a perspective view of a receiving mechanism;

[0024] Figure 7 is Figure 1 a perspective view of a stacking mechanism.

[0025] Description of the figures: 100, feeding and discharging assembly; 110, first conveying chain; 120, first distance changing module; 130, first lifting module; 131, belt; 200, material buffering assembly; 210, second conveying chain; 220, second distance changing module; 230, buffering platform; 231, jacking motor; 300, lifting and conveying assembly; 310, second lifting module; 320, third distance changing module; 330, connecting plate; 340, first clamping piece; 400, stacking assembly; 410, receiving mechanism; 411, backflow translation plate; 412, conveying track; 413, backflow conveying chain; 414, fourth distance changing module; 415, stopper; 420, stacking mechanism; 421, second clamping piece; 422, third lifting module; 423, fifth distance changing module; 1, sliding rail; 2, screw rod; 3, detector; 4, material box; 5, driver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand the application and implement it, but the embodiments are not limiting to the application.

[0027] The application provides a material box feeding, stacking and recycling method, which mainly comprises the following steps: S1, placing a material box 4 loaded with materials at a material taking and placing end, so that it moves and transports along a production line; S2, when the materials move to a material taking station, the material box 4 pauses and starts taking materials; S3, after the taking of materials is completed, the empty material box continues to move along the production line to a stacking station for stacking, specifically: S31, when a first empty material box waits to enter the stacking station, the empty material box that enters the stacking station last is lifted to reserve a space for the first empty material box to enter the stacking station; S32, when the first empty material box enters the stacking station, the lifted empty material box is lowered and stacked on the first empty material box, completing a stacking process; S4, after the empty material boxes are stacked to a predetermined number, they are collectively transported along the production line to the material taking and placing end, completing the recycling of the empty material boxes.

[0028] The material box feeding, stacking and recycling method can realize a series of operations such as feeding, taking material, stacking and recycling, and the above processes cooperate with each other to form uninterrupted circulation processing, thereby greatly improving the processing efficiency of the material, and the whole processing process can be compatible with a plurality of materials, compared with the operation process of the existing split processing site, the application has the advantages of wide application range, high processing efficiency and high automation degree.

[0029] Embodiment one

[0030] The material box feeding, stacking and recycling method comprises the following steps:

[0031] S1, place the material box 4 loaded with material at the material taking and placing end, and make it move along the production line;

[0032] S2, when the material moves to the material taking station, the material box 4 stops moving and starts taking material; in this embodiment, step S2 is specifically:

[0033] S21, after the material box 4 moves to the material taking station, the remaining material boxes 4 on the production line temporarily leave the production line;

[0034] S22, after taking the material, the remaining material boxes 4 are lowered and supported on the production line again and move with it. Further, in this embodiment, the pause time is 5 seconds, and in other embodiments, the pause time can be controlled between 3-8 seconds according to the type of material processed by the production line and the matching error between each link.

[0035] S3, after the material taking is completed, the empty material box continues to move along the production line to the stacking station for stacking, specifically: S31, when the first empty material box waits to enter the stacking station, the empty material box that enters the stacking station last is raised to reserve a space for the first empty material box to enter the stacking station; S32, after the first empty material box enters the stacking station, the raised empty material box is lowered and stacked on the first empty material box, completing a stacking process;

[0036] S4, after the empty material boxes are stacked to a predetermined number, they are transported together along the production line to the material taking and placing end, completing the recycling of the empty material boxes. The predetermined number in this embodiment is 8, considering the production and processing efficiency of the whole production line and the cost and other factors, the predetermined number in this embodiment is not less than 6. Further, the size of the corresponding material box is automatically adapted in steps S1-S4.

[0037] S5, after the empty material box returning to the material taking and placing end is loaded, it reenters the production line and repeats steps S1-S4 to form a circulating production line. Thus, the application can realize the circulation production and processing of the material, thereby further improving the overall efficiency.

[0038] Embodiment two

[0039] The embodiment provides a production equipment which adopts the feeding, stacking and recycling method of the material box in the first embodiment to produce and process, and the production equipment comprises the following components.

[0040] The feeding and discharging assembly 100 comprises a first distance changing module 120, a first lifting module 130 and at least two first conveying chains 110, the first distance changing module 120 is connected to the first lifting module 130 and moves along the first lifting module 130, and the first conveying chains 110 are connected to the first distance changing module 120, and adjacent two first conveying chains 110 relatively approach or move away along the first distance changing module 120.

[0041] The material buffering assembly 200 is arranged at one side of the feeding and discharging assembly 100 in a feeding end mode, and comprises a second distance changing module 220 and at least two second conveying chains 210, the second conveying chains 210 are connected to the second distance changing module 220, and adjacent two second conveying chains 210 relatively approach or move away along the second distance changing module 220.

[0042] The lifting and conveying assembly 300 is arranged at a discharging end of the material buffering assembly 200 in a feeding end mode, and comprises a second lifting module 310 and at least two first clamping pieces 340, the first clamping pieces 340 move along the second lifting module 310.

[0043] The stacking assembly 400 comprises a receiving mechanism 410 and a stacking mechanism 420, wherein two ends of the receiving mechanism 410 are connected to the lifting and conveying assembly 300 and the feeding and discharging assembly 100 respectively, the material conveying direction of the receiving mechanism 410 is opposite to the material conveying direction of the material buffering assembly 200, the stacking assembly 400 is arranged above the receiving mechanism 410, and the stacking assembly 400 comprises a third lifting module 422 and at least two second clamping pieces 421 arranged on the third lifting module 422.

[0044] Referring to the production equipment shown in the drawing, Figure 1 In the embodiment, the feeding and discharging assembly 100 is located at the rightmost side of the equipment, the lifting and conveying assembly 300 is located at the leftmost side of the equipment, the material buffering assembly 200 and the stacking assembly 400 are located between the feeding and discharging assembly 100 and the lifting and conveying assembly 300, and the material buffering assembly 200 is located below the stacking assembly 400, so that the whole equipment is a cubic equipment, the original production line is adjusted from a plane to a three-dimensional layout, the mutual connection between the components is strengthened, and the occupied area is reduced.

[0045] Referring to the drawing, Figure 2As shown, the feeding and discharging assembly 100 in the embodiment includes three first transmission chains 110, the first variable distance module 120 includes a slide rail 1 for guiding the first transmission chain 110 and a lead screw 2 for stabilizing the transmission of the first transmission chain 110, and the extension direction of any first transmission chain 110 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first variable distance module 120. In the embodiment, the feeding and discharging assembly 100 is adapted to adjust different models of material boxes 4 through the first transmission chain 110 and the first variable distance module 120. Further, in the embodiment, the first lifting module 130 preferably transports through a transmission belt 131.

[0046] Referring to Figure 3 As shown, the material buffering assembly 200 in the embodiment includes three second transmission chains 210, the second variable distance module 220 includes a slide rail 1 for guiding the second transmission chain 210 and a lead screw 2 for stabilizing the transmission of the second transmission chain 210, and the extension direction of any second transmission chain 210 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second variable distance module 220. Further, the transmission directions of the first transmission chain 110 and the second transmission chain 210 are the same. In the embodiment, the feeding and discharging assembly 100 is adapted to adjust different models of material boxes 4 through the second transmission chain 210 and the second variable distance module 220. Further, the material buffering assembly 200 further includes at least one buffering platform 230, which is arranged on the transportation path of the material and has a jacking motor 231 connected to the bottom. The material box 4 is separated from the production line and paused from transmission through the buffering platform 230 to cooperate with the material taking. The embodiment includes two buffering platforms 230 arranged at intervals to simultaneously lift two material boxes 4 to cooperate with the feeding progress, thereby reducing the frictional damage between the material box 4 and the second transmission chain 210.

[0047] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lifting transmission assembly 300 includes two first clamping pieces 340 and a third variable distance module 320. The third variable distance module 320 is connected to the second lifting module 310 and moves along the second lifting module 310. The first clamping pieces 340 are arranged at two ends of the third variable distance module 320 and relatively close / far away along the third variable distance module 320. Further, the lifting transmission assembly 300 further includes a connecting plate 330, and the third variable distance module 320 is slidably connected to the second lifting module 310 through the connecting plate 330. Similarly, in the embodiment, the third variable distance module 320 includes a slide rail 1 for guiding the first clamping piece 340 and a lead screw 2 for stabilizing the transmission of the first clamping piece 340. Specifically, the first clamping piece 340 in the embodiment moves relatively through the third variable distance module 320 to adapt to different models of material boxes 4.

[0048] In this embodiment, the stacking mechanism 420 is arranged above the receiving mechanism 410, which cooperates with the receiving mechanism 410 to complete the stacking and recycling process of the empty material box, as shown in Figure 6 The receiving mechanism 410 includes a fourth distance changing module 414 and at least two return conveying chains 413, the conveying direction of the return conveying chain 413 is opposite to the conveying direction of the second conveying chain 210, the return conveying chain 413 is connected to the fourth distance changing module 414 and relatively close / far away along the fourth distance changing module 414. In this embodiment, the receiving mechanism 410 includes three return conveying chains 413, the fourth distance changing module 414 includes a sliding rail 1 for guiding the return conveying chain 413 and a lead screw 2 for stabilizing the transmission of the return conveying chain 413, the extension direction of any return conveying chain 413 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fourth distance changing module 414, and in this embodiment, the receiving mechanism 410 is adapted to adjust different models of material boxes 4 through the return conveying chain 413 and the fourth distance changing module 414. Further, the receiving mechanism 410 further includes a return translation plate 411 and a conveying track 412, the conveying track 412 extends parallel to the return conveying chain 413, is arranged at intervals with the return conveying chain 413 and is located at the feeding end of the return conveying chain 413, the return translation plate 411 is slidingly connected to the conveying track 412 and moves along the conveying track 412 to move the empty material box into the stacking mechanism 420 and synchronously move the stacked empty material boxes in the stacking mechanism 420 into the feeding and discharging assembly 100. In this embodiment, the receiving mechanism 410 further includes at least one stopper 415, which is arranged at the discharging end of the receiving mechanism 410 to avoid excessive transmission of the material under the action of inertia. Specifically, two stoppers 415 are arranged in this embodiment, which are arranged on both sides of the receiving mechanism 410 in the width direction.

[0049] Referring to Figure 7 The stacking mechanism 420 further includes a fifth distance changing module 423, and the second clamping piece 421 is connected to both ends of the fifth distance changing module 423 and relatively close / far away along the fifth distance changing module 423. In this embodiment, the fifth distance changing module 423 includes a sliding rail 1 for guiding the second clamping piece 421 and a lead screw 2 for stabilizing the transmission of the second clamping piece 421, and in this embodiment, the stacking mechanism 420 is adapted to adjust different models of material boxes 4 through the second clamping piece 421 and the fifth distance changing module.

[0050] In the embodiment, the first transmission chain 110 and the second transmission chain 210 have the same transmission direction, the first transmission chain 110 and the backflow transmission chain 413 have opposite transmission directions, and the first transmission chain 110, the second transmission chain 210, the backflow transmission chain 413, the first lifting module 130 and the second lifting module 310 jointly enclose the material conveying path in a head-to-tail manner. Further, the detector 3 is arranged on the lifting transmission assembly 300 and the stacking assembly 400 to monitor the material conveying in real time, and one or more drivers 5 are arranged on the feeding and discharging assembly 100, the material buffer assembly 200, the lifting transmission assembly 300 and the stacking assembly 400.

[0051] To sum up, the production equipment can perform a series of operations such as feeding, material taking, material box stacking and recycling, and the above processes are mutually coordinated to form an uninterrupted circulation process, thereby greatly improving the material processing efficiency. In addition, the above overall processing process can be compatible with a variety of materials, and compared with the operation process of the existing split processing site, the application has the advantages of wide application range, high processing efficiency and high automation degree.

[0052] Obviously, the above embodiment is only an example for clear illustration, and is not a limitation on the embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. Here, it is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. The obvious changes or variations derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A material box feeding, stacking, and recycling production equipment, characterized in that: include: The loading and unloading assembly includes a first pitch-changing module, a first lifting module, and at least two first transmission chains. The first pitch-changing module is connected to the first lifting module and moves along the first lifting module. The first transmission chains are connected to the first pitch-changing module, and two adjacent first transmission chains are relatively close to or far away from each other along the first pitch-changing module. A material buffer assembly, wherein the feeding end of the material buffer assembly is located on one side of the loading and unloading assembly, includes a second pitch module, at least two second transmission chains, and at least one buffer platform. The second transmission chains are connected to the second pitch module, and two adjacent second transmission chains are relatively close to / away from each other along the second pitch module. The buffer platform is located on the material transport path, and a lifting motor is connected to its bottom. The material box is removed from the production line through the buffer platform to pause transmission in order to cooperate with material retrieval. A lifting and conveying assembly, wherein the feeding end of the lifting and conveying assembly is disposed at the discharging end of the material buffer assembly, and includes a second lifting module and at least two first clamping members, wherein the first clamping members move along the second lifting module; A stacking assembly includes a receiving mechanism and a stacking mechanism. The receiving mechanism is connected at both ends to the lifting and conveying assembly and the loading and unloading assembly, respectively. The material conveying direction of the receiving mechanism is opposite to the material conveying direction of the material buffer assembly. The stacking mechanism is located above the receiving mechanism and includes a third lifting module and at least two second clamping members disposed on the third lifting module to stack empty material boxes after material removal. The receiving mechanism includes a fourth variable pitch module and a return conveyor chain. The transmission direction of the return conveyor chain is opposite to the transmission direction of the second conveyor chain. The receiving mechanism also includes a return translation plate and a transmission track. The transmission track extends parallel to the return conveyor chain, is spaced apart from the return conveyor chain, and is located at the feeding end of the return conveyor chain. The return translation plate is slidably connected to the transmission track and moves along the transmission track to transfer empty material boxes into the stacking mechanism and simultaneously transfer multiple empty material boxes stacked in the stacking mechanism to the loading and unloading assembly.

2. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and transmission assembly further includes a third pitch module, which is connected to the second lifting module and moves along the second lifting module. The first clamping member is disposed at both ends of the third pitch module and moves relatively closer to / away from the third pitch module.

3. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The return transmission chain is connected to the fourth pitch module and moves relatively close to / away from the fourth pitch module.

4. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacking mechanism further includes a fifth pitch module, and the second clamping member is connected to both ends of the fifth pitch module and moves relatively close to / away from the fifth pitch module.

5. A method for feeding, stacking, and recycling material boxes, wherein the material box feeding, stacking, and recycling production equipment described in any one of claims 1 to 4 is used for feeding, stacking, and recycling material boxes, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. Place the material box containing the material at the material pick-up and drop-off end, and move it along the production line for transportation; S2. When the material moves to the material picking station, the material box stops moving and begins picking up the material; S3. After the material is picked up, the empty material box continues to move along the production line to the stacking station for stacking, specifically: S31. When the first empty material box is waiting to enter the stacking station, the previous empty material box entering the stacking station is raised to reserve clearance for the first empty material box to enter the stacking station. S32. When the first empty material box enters the stacking station, the raised empty material box is lowered and stacked on the first empty material box, completing one stacking process. S4. After the empty boxes are stacked to a predetermined quantity, they are transported together along the production line to the material pick-up and drop-off end to complete the empty box recycling.

6. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Step S2 is as follows: S21. After the material box is moved to the material picking station, the other material boxes on the production line are temporarily removed from the production line. S22. After the material is taken out, the remaining material boxes descend and are resupported on the production line and move accordingly.

7. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step S2, the pause time is 3 to 8 seconds; in step S4, the predetermined number is no less than 6.

8. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material box size is automatically adapted in steps S1 to S4.

9. The material box feeding, stacking, and recycling method according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes step S5, which involves refilling the empty material box that has returned to the material pick-up and drop-off end with material and then re-entering it into the production line, and repeating steps S1 to S4 to form a circular production line.

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