Material transport system

Abstract

The application discloses a material conveying system. The material conveying system comprises a first conveying device, a second conveying device, a switching device and a transmission mechanism, the first conveying device is used for conveying materials in a first direction, the second conveying device is used for conveying materials in a second direction, the switching device is connected with the first conveying device and the second conveying device, the switching device comprises a switching table and conveying pieces, and the first conveying device and / or the second conveying device is used for driving the transmission mechanism to move, so as to drive the plurality of conveying pieces to rotate, so that the conveying pieces convey the materials from the first conveying device to the second conveying device through the switching table. In this way, the first conveying device and / or the second conveying device is arranged to drive the transmission mechanism, so as to drive the conveying pieces, so that the materials can be transported on the switching table, the number of motors on the switching table is reduced, the torque of the switching table is reduced, the problem of poor transportation of the switching table is solved, and the working efficiency of the material conveying system is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of production automation, and in particular to a material conveying system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of automation, especially in the engine, gearbox, motor and battery assembly line, in order to improve efficiency, a flow production line is often used for production operation, and the production line often needs to be designed with a turn due to the limitation of the site. Since the production line cannot automatically turn, and in order to facilitate the relative position of the product to remain unchanged at the next position, a turntable needs to be provided at the corner of the production line to change the direction of the product, thereby transferring the product from the current flow production line to the next flow production line.

[0003] However, the current turntable needs to drive the product to move through a motor, and the motor rotates with the turntable when the turntable rotates, which increases the torque of the motor and causes the transportation process of the product to be not smooth, thereby reducing the working efficiency of the production line. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a material conveying system.

[0005] The present application provides a material conveying system, which comprises:

[0006] a first conveying device for conveying the material in a first direction;

[0007] a second conveying device for conveying the material in a second direction, the second direction being different from the first direction;

[0008] an adapter device connecting the first conveying device and the second conveying device, the adapter device comprising an adapter table and a plurality of conveying members arranged on the adapter table;

[0009] a transmission mechanism arranged between the first conveying device and / or the second conveying device and the plurality of conveying members, the first conveying device and / or the second conveying device being used to drive the transmission mechanism to move, thereby driving the plurality of conveying members to rotate, so that the conveying members convey the material from the first conveying device to the second conveying device through the adapter table.

[0010] In some embodiments, the adapter device further comprises:

[0011] a housing, the housing being formed with an accommodation space;

[0012] a support table, the support table being arranged in the accommodation space, the support table being arranged in a spaced manner with the adapter table, and the transmission mechanism being mounted on the support table to be connected with the conveying members.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adapter device further comprises:

[0014] a bearing located in the accommodating space, the bearing being mounted on the support table near the adapter table;

[0015] a mounting seat mounted on the support table away from the bearing;

[0016] a drive motor mounted on the support table through the mounting seat, the drive motor being connected to the bearing and the adapter table in sequence to drive the adapter table to rotate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism comprises a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly, the first transmission device comprises a first driving member, the first driving member drives the first transmission assembly to move, the second transmission device comprises a second driving member, the second driving member drives the second transmission assembly to move, the first transmission assembly is used to drive part of the transmission members to move to convey the material from the first transmission device to the adapter table, and the second transmission assembly is used to drive another part of the transmission members to move to convey the material from the adapter table to the second transmission device.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first transmission assembly comprises:

[0019] a first transmission member, the first transmission member being connected to the first driving member and the conveying member;

[0020] a first connecting member mounted on the support table, the first transmission member being mounted on the first connecting member;

[0021] a first control component mounted on the support table and connected to the first connecting member, the first control component being used to drive the first connecting member to move to powerfully couple or powerfully disconnect the first transmission member from the first driving member and the conveying member.

[0022] In some embodiments, the second transmission assembly comprises:

[0023] a second transmission member, the second transmission member being connected to the second driving member and the conveying member;

[0024] a second connecting member mounted on the support table, the second transmission member being mounted on the second connecting member;

[0025] a second control component mounted on the support table and connected to the second connecting member, the second control component being used to drive the second connecting member to move to powerfully couple or powerfully disconnect the second transmission member from the second driving member and the conveying member.

[0026] In some embodiments, the adapter table is provided with a track, the track is respectively connected with the first conveying device and the second conveying device, the track comprises a plurality of conveying areas and a central area, the conveying areas are communicated with the central area, and the conveying members are located in the conveying areas.

[0027] In some embodiments, the material conveying system further comprises a pushing device, the pushing device is arranged on the adapter device away from the second conveying device, and the pushing device is used to push the material in the central area to the conveying areas.

[0028] In some embodiments, the material conveying system further comprises a tray, the tray is used to carry the material, and the tray is provided with a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is used to cooperate with the central area to lock the tray in the central area.

[0029] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism comprises a locking rod, the central area is provided with a locking hole, and the locking mechanism locks the tray when the locking rod enters the locking hole.

[0030] In some embodiments, the material conveying system further comprises an unlocking mechanism, the unlocking mechanism is used to drive the locking rod to move so that the locking rod is separated from the locking hole to unlock the tray.

[0031] In some embodiments, the unlocking mechanism comprises a first wedge-shaped block, a second wedge-shaped block and a telescopic device, the first wedge-shaped block is movably mounted at the locking hole on the side of the adapter table away from the track, the first wedge-shaped block is in abutment with the second wedge-shaped block, the second wedge-shaped block is mounted on the telescopic device, and the telescopic device is used to push the second wedge-shaped block so that the first wedge-shaped block pushes the locking rod to separate from the locking hole to unlock the tray.

[0032] In the material conveying system of the present application, the adapter device is arranged to connect the first conveying device and the second conveying device, the adapter device is provided with an adapter table to change the direction, so that the material can be transported from the first conveying device to the second conveying device by changing the direction, a plurality of conveying members are arranged on the adapter table, a transmission mechanism is arranged to connect the conveying members, and the transmission mechanism is driven by at least one of the first conveying device and the second conveying device to drive the plurality of conveying members, so that the material can be transported on the adapter table. In this way, the use of motors on the adapter table is reduced, the torque of the adapter table is reduced, the problem of poor transportation of the adapter table is solved, and the working efficiency of the material conveying system is improved.

[0033] Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be made apparent from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description, taken in conjunction with the following drawings in which:

[0035] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a material conveying system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of a switching device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a switching device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of a unlocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Main element symbol explanation:

[0040] Material conveying system 1000, first conveying device 1, tray 2, first sensor 3, first driving member 4, switching device 5, second driving member 6, fifth sensor 7, second conveying device 8, housing 201, support table 202, conveying member 203, switching table 204, track 205, universal wheel 206, pushing device 207, driving motor 301, mounting seat 302, second control component 303, second connecting member 306, second transmission member 307, telescopic device 309, fourth sensor 310, unlocking mechanism 311, third sensor 313, second sensor 314, lock rod 316, first transmission member 319, first connecting member 321, first control component 322, bearing 323, second wedge block 402, first wedge block 403, lock hole 404. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein the same or like reference numerals and letters refer to the same or like components or elements throughout the several views. The embodiments described below are exemplary only, and are not to be taken in a limiting sense, but the entire scope of the application shall be governed by the full disclosure.

[0042] In the description of the application, it is to be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements indicated thereby must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated thereby. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0043] In the description of the application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "above" and "on" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "under", "below" and "under" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0045] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of the present application. For the purpose of simplification, the elements of the particular examples are described in the following disclosure. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeatedly refer to reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, which does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, the present application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can realize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0046] Referring to Figures 1-4 The embodiment of the present application provides a material conveying system 1000, which comprises a first conveying device 1, a second conveying device 8, a switching device 5 and a transmission mechanism.

[0047] Specifically, the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8 can be material conveying devices composed of conveying belts or roller beds, the first conveying device 1 is used for conveying materials in a first direction, and the second conveying device 8 is used for conveying materials in a second direction, the first direction is different from the second direction, that is, the material conveying from the first conveying device 1 to the second conveying device 8 can realize the design of a production line turning.

[0048] The switching device 5 connects the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8, and the switching device 5 comprises a switching table 204 and conveying pieces 203, the switching table 204 can rotate to change the direction, that is, the material can be conveyed from the first conveying device 1 to the switching device 5, and then conveyed to the second conveying device 8 by changing the direction through the switching device 5. The number of the conveying pieces 203 can be multiple, the conveying pieces 203 are arranged on the switching table 204, and the conveying pieces 203 are used for conveying materials on the switching table 204.

[0049] Further, the transmission mechanism is connected with the plurality of conveying pieces 203, and at least one of the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8 can provide power to the transmission mechanism to drive the transmission mechanism to move, so that the transmission mechanism can drive power to the plurality of conveying pieces 203, that is, the transmission mechanism can drive the plurality of conveying pieces 203 to rotate, in the case that the material is conveyed from the first conveying device 1 to the switching table 204, the transmission mechanism drives the conveying pieces 203 to rotate, and the conveying pieces 203 can convey the material from the switching table 204 to the second conveying device 8, thereby realizing the conveying of the material.

[0050] In some embodiments, the material conveying system 1000 can further be provided with a first sensor 3, which can be a camera, an infrared detector or the like for detecting the material conveying device, and the first sensor 3 can be arranged at the connection between the first conveying device 1 and the adapter device 5. When the first sensor 3 detects the material, the first conveying device 1 can be controlled to drive the transmission mechanism, so that the transmission mechanism can drive the plurality of conveying pieces 203 to rotate, thereby conveying the material on the adapter table 204 through the conveying pieces 203.

[0051] In the material conveying system 1000 of the present application, the adapter device 5 is arranged to connect the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8, and the adapter device 5 is provided with an adapter table 204 to change the direction, so that the material can be conveyed from the first conveying device 1 to the second conveying device 8 by changing the direction. A plurality of conveying pieces 203 are arranged on the adapter table 204, and a transmission mechanism is arranged to connect the conveying pieces 203. At least one of the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8 is arranged to drive the transmission mechanism, thereby driving the plurality of conveying pieces 203, so that the material can be conveyed on the adapter table 204. In this way, the use of the motor on the adapter table 204 is reduced, the torque of the adapter table 204 is reduced, the problem of poor conveying of the adapter table 204 is solved, and the working efficiency of the material conveying system 1000 is improved.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the adapter device 5 further includes a housing 201 and a support table 202.

[0053] Specifically, the housing 201 forms an accommodation space, and the support table 202 is arranged in the accommodation space. The support table 202 is arranged in a spaced manner with the adapter table 204. The transmission mechanism is mounted on the support table 202 to connect the conveying pieces 203. The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly. The first transmission assembly is mounted on the support table 202 near the first conveying device 1. The second transmission assembly is mounted on the support table 202 near the second conveying device 8.

[0054] Further, the first conveying device 1 includes a first driving piece 4, which is mounted on the first conveying device 1 near the support table 202. The first driving piece 4 is connected to the motor of the first conveying device 1. For example, the first conveying device 1 can be provided with a conveying belt. The motor of the first conveying device 1 is connected to the conveying belt and the first driving piece 4, respectively. The first driving piece 4 rotates synchronously with the conveying belt. The first driving piece 4 is used to drive the first transmission assembly to move. The second conveying device 8 includes a second driving piece 6, which is mounted on the second conveying device 8 near the support table 202. The second driving piece 6 is connected to the motor of the second conveying device 8. The second conveying device 8 can drive the second driving piece 6 to rotate. The second driving piece 6 is used to drive the second transmission assembly to move.

[0055] In some examples, the first transmission assembly comprises a first transmission member 319, a first connecting member 321 and a first control member 322, the first transmission member 319 connects the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203, the first transmission member 319 can transmit the kinetic energy of the first driving member 4 to the conveying member 203, for example, the first driving member 4 can be a gear connected to the motor of the first conveying device 1, the first conveying device 1 drives the first driving member 4 to rotate, the first transmission member 319 can be a gear, and the conveying member 203 can be a roller, a plurality of conveying members 203 can be respectively attached to a plurality of gears, the first transmission member 319 respectively engages the gears attached to the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203, when the material is transported from the first conveying device 1 to the transfer platform 204, the first driving member 4 drives the first transmission member 319 to rotate, the first transmission member 319 drives the conveying member 203 to rotate, so that the conveying member 203 can transport the material on the transfer platform 204, wherein the conveying member 203 is a unidirectional wheel.

[0056] The first connecting member 321 is installed on the support platform 202, the first transmission member 319 is installed on the first connecting member 321, the first control member 322 is installed on the support platform 202, the first control member 322 is connected with the first connecting member 321, the first control member 322 can drive the first connecting member 321 to move, for example, the first control member 322 can be a pneumatic cylinder, the first control member 322 can push and pull the first connecting member 321, in the case that the first control member 322 pushes the first connecting member 321, the first connecting member 321 can lift the first transmission member 319, so that the first transmission member 319 engages the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203, that is, in the case that the first sensor 3 detects the material, the first control member 322 can be controlled to push the first connecting member 321, so that the first connecting member 321 lifts the first transmission member 319, the first transmission member 319 can transmit the kinetic energy to the conveying member 203, so that the conveying member 203 can transport the material. In the case that the first control member 322 pulls the first connecting member 321, the first connecting member 321 can pull down the first transmission member 319, so that the first transmission member 319 is separated from the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203 to stop transmission.

[0057] In some examples, the second transmission assembly comprises a second transmission member 307, a second connecting member 306 and a second control component 303, the second transmission member 307 is connected to the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203, and the second transmission member 307 can transmit the kinetic energy of the second driving member 6 to the conveying member 203. For example, the second driving member 6 can be a gear connected to a motor of the second conveying device 8, the second conveying device 8 drives the second driving member 6 to rotate, the second transmission member 307 can be a gear, and the conveying member 203 can be a roller. A plurality of conveying members 203 can be respectively attached to a plurality of gears, the second transmission member 307 is respectively engaged with the gears attached to the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203. When the material is transported from the second conveying device 8 to the transfer platform 204, the second driving member 6 drives the second transmission member 307 to rotate, the second transmission member 307 drives the conveying member 203 to rotate, so that the conveying member 203 can transport the material on the transfer platform 204 to the second conveying device 8.

[0058] The second connecting member 306 is installed on the support platform 202, the second transmission member 307 is installed on the second connecting member 306, the second control component 303 is installed on the support platform 202, the second control component 303 is connected to the second connecting member 306, and the second control component 303 can drive the second connecting member 306 to move. For example, the second control component 303 can be a pneumatic cylinder, the second control component 303 can push and pull the second connecting member 306. When the second control component 303 pushes the second connecting member 306, the second connecting member 306 can lift the second transmission member 307, so that the second transmission member 307 is engaged with the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203. When the second control component 303 pulls the second connecting member 306, the second connecting member 306 can pull down the second transmission member 307, so that the second transmission member 307 is separated from the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203 to stop transmission.

[0059] In some embodiments, the adapter device 5 further comprises a bearing 323, a mounting base 302 and a driving motor 301, the bearing 323 is located in the accommodating space and is mounted on the support table 202, the mounting base 302 is mounted on the side of the support table 202 away from the bearing 323, and the mounting base 302 is used to mount the driving motor 301, wherein the bearing 323 can comprise an inner ring and an outer ring, the outer ring is fixedly mounted on the support table 202, the driving motor 301 can be provided with an output shaft, the output shaft is used to output driving force, the output shaft penetrates the mounting base 302 and the support table 202 to connect the inner ring of the bearing 323, that is, the inner ring can rotate synchronously with the output shaft, and the output shaft is further connected to the adapter table 204 and drives the adapter table 204 to rotate, that is, the driving motor 301 is used to drive the adapter table 204 to rotate, in this way, by arranging the bearing 323 to connect the driving motor 301, the bearing 323 can bear the radial load of the output shaft of the driving motor 301 and fix the position of the output shaft. Further, in the case that the material is transported from the first conveying device 1 to the adapter table 204, the conveying member 203 can transport the material on the adapter table 204, the driving motor 301 can drive the adapter table 204 to rotate, and the material changes the transportation direction, so that the material can be transported from the adapter table 204 to the second conveying device 8.

[0060] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the adapter table 204 is formed with a track 205, and the track 205 is respectively connected to the first conveying device 1 and the second conveying device 8.

[0061] Specifically, the track 205 on the adapter table 204 is formed with conveying areas and a central area, the conveying areas are in communication with the central area, the number of the conveying areas can be multiple, for example, the number of the conveying areas can be 2, 3, 4 or the like, the conveying areas are connected to the first conveying device 1, so that the material can be transported from the first conveying device 1 to the adapter table 204, and the conveying areas are connected to the second conveying device 8, or after the adapter table 204 rotates, the conveying areas are connected to the second conveying device 8, so that the material can be transported from the adapter table 204 to the second conveying device 8.

[0062] In this way, the material can be transported on the conveying areas formed by the track 205, the track 205 can define the transportation route of the material, avoid the material from leaving the conveying member 203 and causing the material to stop transportation, and ensure the transportation route of the material transportation system 1000.

[0063] Further, the conveying member 203 is arranged in the conveying area, and the conveying member 203 can transport the material from the conveying area to the center area. The material transport system 1000 further comprises a tray 2, and the tray 2 is used to carry the material. The tray 2 is provided with a locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism is used to cooperate with the center area, so as to lock the tray 2 in the center area. For example, the locking mechanism can comprise a locking rod 316, and the center area can be provided with a locking hole 404. When the locking rod 316 enters the locking hole 404, the locking mechanism can lock the tray 2.

[0064] In some examples, the conveying member 203 transports the tray 2 carrying the material from the conveying area to the center area. When the tray 2 reaches the center area, the locking rod 316 on the locking mechanism slides into the locking hole 404 of the center area, and the tray 2 is locked in the center area. In this way, by arranging the tray 2 to carry the material, and arranging the locking mechanism on the tray 2, the locking mechanism can cooperate with the center area to fix the tray 2 in the center area. When the adapter table 204 rotates, the locking mechanism can cooperate with the center area to limit the displacement of the tray 2, thereby ensuring the transportation of the material.

[0065] The material transport system 1000 can further be provided with a second sensor 314, and the second sensor 314 is used to detect whether the locking mechanism cooperates with the center area to lock the tray 2, that is, the second sensor 314 can detect whether the locking rod 316 enters the locking hole 404. When the second sensor 314 detects that the tray 2 is locked in the center area, the first connecting member 321 can be controlled to pull down the first transmission member 319, so that the first transmission member 319 is separated from the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203, and the conveying member 203 stops driving. The driving motor 301 can also be controlled to start, so that the driving motor 301 drives the adapter table 204 to rotate by a preset angle, thereby changing the transportation direction of the tray 2.

[0066] It should be noted that the preset angle of the adapter table 204 can be an included angle formed by the first direction and the second direction. The preset angle can be 45°, 90°, etc. For example, when the preset angle is 90°, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the plurality of conveying areas and the center area can be arranged in a cross shape. The driving motor 301 drives the adapter table 204 to rotate by 90° each time, so that the material can be transported from the first conveying device 1 to the second conveying device 8 through the adapter table 204.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the material transport system 1000 further comprises an unlocking mechanism 311.

[0068] Specifically, the unlocking mechanism 311 is configured to drive the lock rod 316 to move, so that the lock rod 316 is separated from the lock hole 404, and the tray 2 is unlocked. The unlocking mechanism 311 includes a first wedge block 403, a second wedge block 402, and a telescopic device 309. The first wedge block 403 is movably installed at the lock hole 404 on the side of the adapter platform 204 away from the track 205, and the first wedge block 403 abuts against the second wedge block 402. The second wedge block 402 is installed on the telescopic device 309, and the telescopic device 309 is configured to push the second wedge block 402, so that the first wedge block 403 pushes the lock rod 316 to separate from the lock hole 404, and the tray 2 is unlocked.

[0069] Further, the material conveying system 1000 can further be provided with a third sensor 313 configured to detect whether the material has completed rotation on the adapter platform 204. When the third sensor 313 detects that the material has completed rotation on the adapter platform 204, the telescopic device 309 of the unlocking mechanism 311 can be controlled to extend, so as to push the second wedge block 402 to move, so that the second wedge block 402 pushes the first wedge block 403, and the first wedge block 403 can push the lock rod 316 out of the lock hole 404, so as to release the locking of the tray 2.

[0070] In some embodiments, the material conveying system 1000 further includes a pushing device 207 installed on the side of the adapter device 5 away from the second conveying device 8. The pushing device 207 is configured to push the material in the central area to the conveying area, that is, the pushing device 207 can push the tray 2 in the central area to the conveying area close to the second conveying device 8, so that the conveying member 203 in the conveying area can transport the tray 2 to the second conveying device 8. The central area can further be provided with universal wheels 206, which can reduce the friction between the tray 2 and the central area, so that the tray 2 moves smoothly in the central area, and the situation that the pushing device 207 cannot push the tray 2 to the conveying area is avoided.

[0071] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the adapter platform 204 can be provided without rotation. When the conveying member 203 needs to transport the tray 2 carrying the material to the central area, the pushing device 207 can directly push the tray 2 to the conveying area, so that the conveying member 203 can transport the tray 2 to the second conveying device 8, thereby completing the transfer of the material. Compared with the adapter platform 204 provided without rotation, the adapter platform 204 provided with rotation can adjust the conveying direction of the material, and meet the conveying requirements on the production line.

[0072] In some embodiments, the material conveying system 1000 can further be provided with a fourth sensor 310 for detecting whether the locking mechanism is unlocked, and in the case that the fourth sensor 310 detects that the locking mechanism is unlocked, the pushing device 207 can be controlled to push the tray 2 so that the tray 2 can be moved from the center area to the conveying member 203 of the conveying area, and the second control component 303 can be controlled to push the second connecting member 306 so that the second driving member 307 is lifted, the second driving member 307 engages the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203, the kinetic energy of the second driving member 6 is transmitted to the conveying member 203 through the second conveying member 203, so that the conveying member 203 starts to move to transport the tray 2 from the conveying area to the second conveying device 8.

[0073] In some embodiments, the material conveying system 1000 can further be provided with a fifth sensor 7 for detecting whether the tray 2 is transported to the second conveying device 8, and in the case that the tray 2 is transported to the second conveying device 8, the fifth sensor 7 can control the second control component 303 to pull back the second connecting member 306 so that the second driving member 307 is disengaged from the second driving member 6 and the conveying member 203.

[0074] In this way, by providing the unlocking mechanism 311, the cooperation between the locking mechanism and the center area can be released, that is, the unlocking mechanism 311 can make the locking rod 316 disengage from the lock hole 404, thereby unlocking the tray 2, and by providing the pushing device 207, the tray 2 located in the center area can be pushed so that the tray 2 can be transported from the center area to the conveying area, thereby completing the transportation.

[0075] In one example, the working process of the material conveying system 1000 is as follows: the tray 2 carrying the material is conveyed by the first conveying device 1 to the adapter device 5 in the first direction, the tray 2 is transported to the connection between the first conveying device 1 and the adapter device 5 and is detected by the first sensor 3, the first sensor 3 controls the first control component 322 to push the first connecting member 321 so that the first driving member 319 engages the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203. Under the drive of the first driving member 4, the conveying member 203 moves and transports the tray 2 to the center area, so that the locking mechanism of the tray 2 cooperates with the center area, that is, the locking rod 316 slides into the lock hole 404, and the tray 2 is locked in the center area.

[0076] In the case that the second sensor 314 detects that the tray 2 is locked, the second sensor 314 can control the first control component 322 to pull back the first connecting member 321 so that the first connecting member 321 pulls down the first driving member 319, the first driving member 319 is disengaged from the first driving member 4 and the conveying member 203, the conveying member 203 stops driving, and the driving motor 301 can also be controlled to start so that the driving motor 301 drives the adapter platform 204 to rotate by a predetermined angle.

[0077] When the third sensor 313 detects that the tray 2 has completed rotation at the transfer station 204, the extension device 309 of the unlocking mechanism 311 can be controlled to extend, thereby pushing the second wedge block 402 to move, so that the second wedge block 402 pushes the first wedge block 403, and the first wedge block 403 can push the lock rod 316 out of the lock hole 404, thereby unlocking the tray 2.

[0078] When the fourth sensor 310 detects that the locking mechanism is unlocked, the pushing device 207 can be controlled to push the tray 2, so that the tray 2 can move from the center area to the transfer member 203 of the transfer area, and the second control component 303 can be controlled to push the second connecting member 306, so that the second connecting member 306 lifts the second transmission member 307, the second transmission member 307 engages the second driving member 6 and the transfer member 203, the kinetic energy of the second driving member 6 is transmitted to the transfer member 203 through the second transfer member 203, so that the transfer member 203 starts to move to transport the tray 2 from the transfer area to the second transfer device 8, thereby completing the transfer of the tray 2 from the first transfer device 1 to the second transfer device 8.

[0079] Finally, when the fifth sensor 310 detects that the tray 2 is transported to the second transfer device 8, the second control component 303 can be controlled to pull back the second connecting member 306, so that the second connecting member 306 pulls down the second transmission member 307, and the second transmission member 307 is separated from the second driving member 6 and the transfer member 203, and the transfer member 203 stops rotating.

[0080] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "certain embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0081] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A material conveying system, characterized in that, The material transfer system includes: A first conveying device is used to convey materials along a first direction; A second conveying device is used to convey materials along a second direction, which is different from the first direction; A transfer device connecting the first conveying device and the second conveying device, the transfer device including a transfer platform and a plurality of conveying components disposed on the transfer platform; A transmission mechanism is disposed between the first conveying device and / or the second conveying device and the plurality of conveying components. The first conveying device and / or the second conveying device is used to drive the transmission mechanism to move, thereby driving the plurality of conveying components to rotate, so that the conveying components convey the material from the first conveying device to the second conveying device through the transfer table. The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first conveying device includes a first driving member, which drives the first transmission component to move. The second conveying device includes a second driving member, which drives the second transmission component to move. The first transmission component is used to drive a portion of the conveying components to move, so as to convey the material from the first conveying device to the transfer table. The second transmission component is used to drive the other portion of the conveying components to move, so as to convey the material from the transfer table to the second conveying device. The first transmission assembly includes: A first transmission component, which connects the first driving component and the transmission component; The first connecting member is installed on the support platform in the adapter, and the first transmission member is installed on the first connecting member; A first control component is installed on a support platform in the adapter and connected to the first connector. The first control component is used to drive the first connector to move so that the first transmission component is dynamically coupled to or disconnected from the first drive component and the transmission component.

2. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter also includes: A housing having a receiving space; A support platform is located within the accommodating space, and the support platform is spaced apart from the transfer platform. The transmission mechanism is mounted on the support platform to connect with the transmission component.

3. The material conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter also includes: A bearing is located within the accommodating space and is mounted on the support platform near the adapter platform. The mounting base is installed on the side of the support platform away from the bearing. A drive motor is mounted on the support platform via the mounting base. The drive motor is connected in sequence to the bearing and the adapter platform to drive the adapter platform to rotate.

4. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second transmission assembly includes: A second transmission component, which connects the second driving component and the transmission component; The second connecting member is installed on the support platform, and the second transmission member is installed on the second connecting member; The second control component is installed on the support platform and connected to the second connector. The second control component is used to drive the second connector to move so that the second transmission component is dynamically coupled to or disconnected from the second drive component and the transmission component.

5. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer platform has a track that connects to the first conveying device and the second conveying device respectively. The track includes multiple conveying areas and a central area. The conveying areas are connected to the central area, and the conveying component is located in the conveying area.

6. The material transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material conveying system further includes a pushing device, which is located on the side of the transfer device away from the second conveying device. The pushing device is used to push the material located in the central area to the conveying area.

7. The material conveying system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material handling system also includes a pallet for carrying materials, and the pallet is equipped with a locking mechanism for cooperating with the central area to lock the pallet in the central area.

8. The material conveying system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a locking rod, and a locking hole is provided in the central area. When the locking rod enters the locking hole, the locking mechanism locks the tray.

9. The material conveying system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material transfer system also includes an unlocking mechanism, which drives the locking bar to move so that the locking bar disengages from the lock hole to unlock the tray.

10. The material transfer system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The unlocking mechanism includes a first wedge block, a second wedge block, and a telescopic device. The first wedge block is movably installed at the lock hole on the side of the transfer platform away from the track. The first wedge block abuts against the second wedge block. The second wedge block is installed on the telescopic device. The telescopic device is used to push the second wedge block so that the first wedge block pushes the locking rod away from the lock hole, thereby unlocking the tray.

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