Automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic conveying and stacking device for photovoltaic cable reels, comprising a lifting assembly, a flipping assembly, a conveying assembly, and a clamping assembly. The lifting assembly comprises a gantry, a linear module, and a lifting rod. The linear module is arranged at the top of the gantry, the lifting rod is connected to the linear module, and a support rod is provided at the bottom of the lifting rod. The flipping assembly comprises a linear guide, a flipping frame, and a flipping cylinder. The linear guide is arranged at the bottom of the gantry, the flipping frame is connected to the linear guide, a flip plate is provided at the top of the flipping frame, one side of the flip plate is hinged to the flipping frame, and the bottom of the flip plate is hinged to the telescopic end of the flipping cylinder. The conveying assembly comprises a conveying frame and a centering portion, the centering portion being arranged on the conveying frame. The clamping assembly comprises a mechanical arm and an internal support cylinder. The internal support cylinder is arranged at the end of the mechanical arm, and the end of the internal support cylinder is provided with an internal support claw. The present invention can automatically realize the conveying and stacking of cable reels, replacing manual handling, reducing employee labor intensity, and improving work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of production and storage of electric wires and cables, and in particular to automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels. Background Art

[0002] Cable reels are specialized devices used to store and transport wires and cables. They facilitate transport and storage, preventing damage during transportation and extending the cable's lifespan. After the cable reels roll off the reeling machine, they need to be stored. Multiple reels are stacked in the warehouse.

[0003] Under the current operating environment, photovoltaic cable reels in the production workshop, after coming off the rewinding line, need to be manually transported to the storage area using traditional hydraulic trucks. The reels are also manually stacked. This production process requires a great deal of physical effort from production workers, and the long and frequent work leads to significant physical strain. Furthermore, while workers are transporting the reels, they are unable to perform other production tasks, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To this end, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the production status quo of the existing technology in which cable reels are transported and stacked by hydraulic vehicles and manually stacked, resulting in long transportation time, high labor intensity and low production efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an automatic conveying and stacking device for photovoltaic cable reels, comprising

[0006] A lifting assembly, comprising a gantry, a linear module, and a lifting rod, wherein the linear module is disposed on the top of the gantry, the lifting rod is connected to the movable end of the linear module, the axis of the lifting rod is perpendicular to the axis of the linear module, and a support rod is disposed at the bottom of the lifting rod, the axis of the support rod being perpendicular to the axis of the lifting rod;

[0007] A flip assembly, comprising a linear guide rail, a flip frame, and a flip cylinder, wherein the linear guide rail is disposed at the bottom of the gantry frame, the flip frame is slidably connected to the linear guide rail, the flip cylinder is disposed on the flip frame, a flip plate is disposed on the top of the flip frame, one side of the flip plate is hinged to the flip frame, and the bottom of the flip plate is hinged to the telescopic end of the flip cylinder;

[0008] A conveying assembly, the conveying assembly comprising a conveying frame and a centering portion, the linear guide rail being provided at an input end of the conveying frame, and the centering portion being provided at an output end of the conveying frame;

[0009] The clamping assembly includes a mechanical arm, an internal support cylinder and an internal support claw. The mechanical arm is arranged at one end of the conveying frame close to the centering part, the internal support cylinder is arranged at the end of the mechanical arm, and the end of the internal support cylinder is provided with an internal support claw.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, a loading assembly is further included, wherein the loading assembly includes an elevated base, a guide rail is provided on the elevated base, a guide port is provided at one end of the guide rail, and the other end of the guide rail extends to the bottom of the gantry.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, an arc-shaped buffer block is provided at one end of the guide rail close to the gantry.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lifting assembly also includes a first driving source, which is arranged at the moving end of the linear module, and the output end of the first drive is provided with a first driving gear, and the lifting rod is axially provided with a first rack that meshes with the first driving gear.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lifting assembly further comprises a rotating frame, which is arranged between the support rod and the lifting rod, a steering wheel is provided at one end of the rotating frame close to the lifting rod, and a second driving source connected to the steering wheel is provided on the rotating frame.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flip assembly further comprises a third driving source, which is disposed on the flip frame. A second driving gear is disposed at the output end of the third driving source, and a second rack meshing with the second driving gear is disposed at the bottom of the flip frame.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, a support guide roller is provided on the surface of the flip plate away from the flip cylinder, and a support vertical rod is provided on one side of the support guide roller. The support vertical rod is arranged perpendicular to the surface of the flip plate.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the centering portion includes a mounting plate and a reversing gear, the mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the conveying frame, and two clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on the surface of the mounting plate close to the conveying frame, and the clamping plate is slidably connected to the mounting plate; the reversing gear is arranged on the mounting plate, and two reversing racks are respectively engaged on both sides of the reversing gear, and the two reversing racks are respectively connected to the clamping plates, and clamping rods are provided at both ends of the clamping plate, and the clamping rods are arranged through the conveying frame.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, a centering cylinder is provided at the bottom of the mounting plate, and a telescopic end of the centering cylinder is connected to any one of the clamping plates.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, a support ring is provided on the outer side of the inner support claw, and a plurality of vacuum suction cups are provided on the circumference of the support ring.

[0019] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0020] The present invention provides an automatic conveying and stacking device for photovoltaic cable reels. The present invention can automatically realize the conveying and stacking of cable reels, thereby replacing traditional manual handling, reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the working environment, and improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting component;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle lifting rod;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the flip component;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle turning frame;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying component;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the Central Organization Department;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the centering cylinder;

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping assembly;

[0031] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the inner support jaws and vacuum suction cup;

[0032] Figure 11 for Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure of the loading component;

[0033] Explanation of the reference numerals in the specification: 1. Lifting assembly; 2. Turning assembly; 3. Conveying assembly; 4. Clamping assembly; 5. Loading assembly; 6. Cable reel; 11. Gantry; 12. Linear module; 13. Lifting rod; 14. Support rod; 15. Rotating frame; 16. Steering wheel; 17. Second drive source; 18. First drive source; 21. Linear guide rail; 22. Turning frame; 23. Turning cylinder; 24. Turning plate; 25. Third drive source; 26. Second drive gear; 27. Second rack; 28. Support guide roller ;29. Support pole;31. Conveyor rack;32. Centering part;33. Avoidance groove;41. Robotic arm;42. Internal support cylinder;43. Internal support claw;44. Support ring;45. Vacuum suction cup;51. Elevated base;52. Guide rail;53. Guide port;54. Arc buffer block;141. Step;181. First drive gear;182. First rack;321. Mounting plate;322. Reversing gear;323. Clamping plate;324. Reversing rack;325. Clamping rod;326. Centering cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-11 As shown, the present invention discloses an automatic conveying and stacking device for photovoltaic cable reels 6, comprising

[0036] A lifting assembly 1, comprising a gantry 11, a linear module 12, and a lifting rod 13. The linear module 12 is disposed on the top of the gantry 11. The lifting rod 13 is connected to the movable end of the linear module 12. The axis of the lifting rod 13 is perpendicular to the axis of the linear module 12. A support rod 14 is disposed at the bottom of the lifting rod 13. The axis of the support rod 14 is perpendicular to the axis of the lifting rod 13.

[0037] The flip assembly 2 includes a linear guide rail 21, a flip frame 22, and a flip cylinder 23. The linear guide rail 21 is arranged at the bottom of the gantry 11. The flip frame 22 is slidably connected to the linear guide rail 21. The flip cylinder 23 is arranged on the flip frame 22. A flip plate 24 is provided on the top of the flip frame 22. One side of the flip plate 24 is hinged to the flip frame 22. The bottom of the flip plate 24 is hinged to the telescopic end of the flip cylinder 23.

[0038] The conveying assembly 3 includes a conveying frame 31 and a centering portion 32. The input end of the conveying frame 31 is arranged close to the linear guide rail 21, and the centering portion 32 is arranged at the output end of the conveying frame 31.

[0039] The clamping assembly 4 includes a robotic arm 41, an internal support cylinder 42 and an internal support claw 43. The robotic arm 41 is arranged at one end of the conveying frame 31 close to the centering part 32, the internal support cylinder 42 is arranged at the end of the robotic arm 41, and the end of the internal support cylinder 42 is provided with an internal support claw 43.

[0040] It can be imagined that in the present invention, the rolling reel is first hoisted onto the flipping assembly 2 through the lifting assembly 1, and the flipping assembly 2 transports the cable reel 6 to the conveying assembly 3, changes the placement posture through the flipping action, and positions the reel through the centering part 32 of the conveying assembly 3, and finally stacks the reel through the robotic arm 41.

[0041] Specifically, the linear module 12 in the lifting assembly 1 drives the lifting rod 13 to reciprocate within the gantry 11. The axial direction of the lifting rod 13 is perpendicular to the axis of the linear module 12. The lifting rod 13 drives the support rod 14 at the end to move up and down. During actual use, the horizontal position of the lifting rod 13 is first adjusted, and then the lifting rod 13 is moved to pass the support rod 14 through the hole in the center of the cable reel 6. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end of the support rod 14 is provided with a step 141 to facilitate loading and unloading of the reel and prevent the reel from slipping during lifting.

[0042] The flip frame 22 in the flip assembly 2 reciprocates along the linear guide rail 21. The flip frame 22 drives the flip plate 24 to move to the bottom of the gantry 11. The lifting rod 13 is actuated to place the disk on the flip plate 24, and then the disk is transported to one end of the conveying frame 31. The flip cylinder 23 is actuated to drive the flip plate 24 to move, and the disk is transported to the conveying frame 31. While flipping, the posture of the disk is changed so that the end face of the disk fits with the surface of the conveying frame 31.

[0043] The conveyor frame 31 transports the trays to the centering section 32 at the end, which aligns the trays and positions their center holes, facilitating their removal by the robotic arm 41. The internal support cylinder 42 at the end of the robotic arm 41 activates the internal support claws 43, which engage the center holes of the trays to palletize them.

[0044] The automatic conveying and stacking equipment of the photovoltaic cable reel 6 of the present invention can automatically realize the conveying and stacking of the cable reel 6, thereby replacing the traditional manual handling, reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the working environment of workers, and improving the work efficiency of workers.

[0045] Furthermore, it also includes a loading component 5, which includes an elevated base 51, a guide rail 52 is provided on the elevated base 51, one end of the guide rail 52 is provided with a guide port 53, and the other end of the guide rail 52 extends to the bottom of the gantry 11.

[0046] The primary function of the loading assembly 5 is to collect the cable reels 6 that have just come off the assembly line. Specifically, the cable reels 6 roll into the guide opening 53 of the guide rail 52 from one end and roll along the guide rail 52 to the bottom of the gantry 11. Multiple cable reels are positioned in a consistent manner, facilitating rapid loading of the lifting assembly 1. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide opening 53 is shaped like a bell mouth, allowing the cable reels 6 to precisely enter the guide rail 52.

[0047] Furthermore, an arc-shaped buffer block 54 is provided at one end of the guide rail 52 close to the gantry 11. Specifically, the arc-shaped buffer block 54 is fixed at the end position of the downhill guide rail 52. When the cable reel 6 rolls down, the inertial impact force of the arc-shaped buffer block 54 is used to unload the force.

[0048] Furthermore, the lifting assembly 1 also includes a first driving source 18, which is arranged at the moving end of the linear module 12. The output end of the first drive is provided with a first driving gear 181, and the lifting rod 13 is axially provided with a first rack 182 that engages with the first driving gear 181.

[0049] Specifically, the first driving source 18 rotates to drive the first driving gear 181 to rotate, and the first driving gear 181 engages with the first rack 182 to drive the lifting rod 13 to move up and down. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first driving source 18 is a motor with a gear rack structure to convert circular motion into linear motion.

[0050] Furthermore, the lifting assembly 1 also includes a rotating frame 15, which is arranged between the support rod 14 and the lifting rod 13. A steering wheel 16 is provided at one end of the rotating frame 15 close to the lifting rod 13, and a second driving source 17 connected to the steering wheel 16 is provided on the rotating frame 15.

[0051] The movement of the lifting rod 13 drives the support rod 14 to elevate the cable reel 6. Under the action of the rotating frame 15, the entire cable reel 6 rotates, adjusting the angle of the cable reel 6. Specifically, the second drive source 17 drives the steering wheel 16 to rotate, thereby rotating the rotating frame 15. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drive source is a motor, the steering wheel 16 is a turbine, and the output end of the drive source is connected to a worm gear, which drives the worm gear to rotate.

[0052] Furthermore, the flip assembly 2 also includes a third drive source 25, which is arranged on the flip frame 22. The output end of the third drive source 25 is provided with a second drive gear 26, and the bottom of the flip frame 22 is provided with a second rack 27 that engages with the second drive gear 26.

[0053] Specifically, the third driving source 25 is fixedly connected to the turnover frame 22 , and the third driving source 25 drives the second driving gear 26 to rotate. The second driving gear 26 engages with the second rack 27 , and drives the turnover frame 22 to move along the second rack 27 .

[0054] Furthermore, a support guide roller 28 is provided on the surface of the flip plate 24 away from the flip cylinder 23 , and a support vertical rod 29 is provided on one side of the support guide roller 28 . The support vertical rod 29 is arranged perpendicular to the surface of the flip plate 24 .

[0055] Specifically, when the lifting rod 13 places the cable reel 6 on the surface of the flip plate 24, the support guide rollers 28 on the surface limit the rolling of the cable reel 6 to prevent the cable reel 6 from rolling down during transportation; and the support vertical rod 29 arranged on one side of the support guide roller 28 is used to limit the movement of the cable reel 6 during the flipping process. During the flipping process, as the angle of the flip plate 24 changes, the end face of the cable reel 6 is close to the support vertical rod 29 to prevent the cable reel 6 from slipping down during the flipping process.

[0056] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a clearance groove 33 is provided on one end of the conveyor frame 31 near the flip assembly 2. During the flipping process of the flip frame 22, the support rods 29 enter the clearance groove 33, ensuring that the cable reel 6 is smoothly placed on the surface of the conveyor frame 31. After the flip frame 22 places the cable reel 6 on the conveyor frame 31, the flip cylinder 23 contracts, driving the flip plate 24 back to its original position. Multiple buffer blocks are also provided on the side where the flip frame 22 contacts the flip plate 24 to relieve force.

[0057] Furthermore, the centering portion 32 includes a mounting plate 321 and a reversing gear 322. The mounting plate 321 is disposed at the bottom of the conveyor frame 31. Two clamping plates 323 are symmetrically disposed on the surface of the mounting plate 321 near the conveyor frame 31. The clamping plates 323 are slidably connected to the mounting plate 321. The reversing gear 322 is disposed on the mounting plate 321. Two reversing racks 324 are respectively engaged on both sides of the reversing gear 322. The two reversing racks 324 are respectively connected to the clamping plates 323. Clamping rods 325 are disposed at both ends of the clamping plates 323. The clamping rods 325 are disposed through the conveyor frame 31. A centering cylinder 326 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting plate 321. The telescopic end of the centering cylinder 326 is connected to any one of the clamping plates 323.

[0058] Specifically, the entire centering portion 32 is structured such that a reversing gear 322 rotates, driving the meshing gears on both sides to move in opposite directions. During actual operation, the centering cylinder 326 contracts, driving one of the clamping plates 323 to move, which in turn drives the connected reversing rack 324 to move, causing the reversing gear 322 to rotate. The rotation of the reversing gear 322 in turn drives the rack on the other side to move, and at the same time drives the clamping plate 323 on the other side to move. As the two clamping plates 323 move away from or toward each other, they drive the clamping rod 325 at the top to move. The clamping rod 325 is arranged perpendicular to the surface of the conveyor frame 31, clamping the cable reel 6 delivered to the conveyor frame 31 and performing centering, facilitating the subsequent centering of the inner support cylinder 42 by the robot arm 41.

[0059] Furthermore, a support ring 44 is provided on the outer side of the inner support claw 43 , and a plurality of vacuum suction cups 45 are provided on the circumference of the support ring 44 .

[0060] Specifically, during actual operation, the robotic arm 41 drives the inner support claws 43 to extend into the central cavity of the cable reel 6. The inner support claws 43 expand to clamp the cable reel 6. The vacuum suction cups 45 arranged around the support ring 44 abut against the end surface of the cable reel 6 and are sucked tightly to the end surface of the cable reel 6 through negative pressure, further improving the stability of the robotic arm 41 during the process of handling the cable reel 6.

[0061] In summary, the present invention discloses an automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels 6. The specific operating steps are as follows: the cable reel 6 after being taken off the line rolls along the guide rail to the bottom of the gantry 11, and the lifting rod 13 drives the support rod 14 to lift the cable reel 6 at the bottom, and at the same time rotates to change the angle of the cable reel 6 and places it on the flip bracket at the bottom; the flip bracket drives the cable reel 6 to be transported to the input port of the conveying frame 31, and the flip cylinder 23 is actuated to place the cable reel 6 on the conveying frame 31, so that the end face of the cable reel 6 fits the surface of the conveying frame 31, and the end with the hole faces upward; the conveying frame 31 drives the cable reel 6 to be transported to the centering part 32, and the cable reel 6 is corrected and centered. Finally, the robotic arm 41 drives the inner support claw 43 to extend into the hole of the cable reel 6, and at the same time, multiple vacuum suction cups 45 are sucked tightly on the end face of the cable reel 6 to transport the entire cable reel 6 and then stack it. The present invention can automatically realize the conveying and stacking of the cable reels 6, thereby replacing the traditional manual handling, reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the working environment of workers, and improving the work efficiency of workers.

[0062] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic conveying and stacking device for photovoltaic cable reels, characterized in that: include A lifting assembly comprising a gantry, a linear module and a lifting rod, wherein the linear module is arranged on the top of the gantry, the lifting rod is connected to the movable end of the linear module, the axis of the lifting rod is perpendicular to the axis of the linear module, a support rod is provided at the bottom of the lifting rod, the axis of the support rod is perpendicular to the axis of the lifting rod, and a step is provided at the end of the support rod; A flip assembly, the flip assembly comprising a linear guide rail, a flip frame and a flip cylinder, the linear guide rail being arranged at the bottom of the gantry, the flip frame being slidably connected to the linear guide rail, the flip cylinder being arranged on the flip frame, a flip plate being arranged at the top of the flip frame, one side of the flip plate being hinged to the flip frame, and the bottom of the flip plate being hinged to the telescopic end of the flip cylinder; a support guide roller being arranged on the surface of the flip plate away from the flip cylinder, a support vertical rod being arranged on one side of the support guide roller, and the support vertical rod being arranged perpendicular to the surface of the flip plate; The conveying assembly includes a conveying frame and a centering portion, the input end of the conveying frame is arranged opposite to the linear guide rail, and the centering portion is arranged at the output end of the conveying frame; the centering portion includes a mounting plate and a reversing gear, the mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the conveying frame, and two clamping plates are symmetrically arranged on the surface of the mounting plate close to the conveying frame, and the clamping plate is slidably connected to the mounting plate; the reversing gear is arranged on the mounting plate, and two reversing racks are respectively engaged on both sides of the reversing gear, and the two reversing racks are respectively connected to the clamping plates, and clamping rods are arranged at both ends of the clamping plate, and the clamping rods pass through the conveying frame; The clamping assembly includes a mechanical arm, an internal support cylinder, and an internal support claw. The mechanical arm is arranged at one end of the conveying frame near the centering portion, the internal support cylinder is arranged at the end of the mechanical arm, and the end of the internal support cylinder is provided with an internal support claw; a support ring is provided on the outer side of the internal support claw, and a plurality of vacuum suction cups are arranged around the circumference of the support ring; The loading assembly includes an elevated base, a guide rail is provided on the elevated base, a guide port is provided at one end of the guide rail, and the other end of the guide rail extends to the bottom of the gantry.

2. The automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels according to claim 1 is characterized in that: An arc-shaped buffer block is provided at one end of the guide rail close to the gantry.

3. The automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly also includes a first driving source, which is arranged at the moving end of the linear module. The output end of the first driving is provided with a first driving gear, and the lifting rod is axially provided with a first rack meshing with the first driving gear.

4. The automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly further includes a rotating frame, which is arranged between the support rod and the lifting rod. A steering wheel is provided at one end of the rotating frame close to the lifting rod, and a second driving source connected to the steering wheel is provided on the rotating frame.

5. The automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip assembly further includes a third driving source, which is disposed on the flip frame. An output end of the third driving source is provided with a second driving gear, and a bottom of the flip frame is provided with a second rack meshing with the second driving gear.

6. The automatic conveying and stacking equipment for photovoltaic cable reels according to claim 1, characterized in that: A centering cylinder is provided at the bottom of the mounting plate, and a telescopic end of the centering cylinder is connected to any one of the clamping plates.

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