A bar conveying detection device and a detection method thereof

Abstract

This invention provides a bar transport and inspection device and method, including a transport and inspection unit, a lifting unit, a handling unit, and a unloading unit. The transport and inspection unit includes a loading mechanism, an inspection mechanism, a transport mechanism, a first pushing mechanism, and a second pushing mechanism. The loading mechanism and the transport mechanism have the same transport direction and are connected. The inspection mechanism is electrically connected to both the first and second pushing mechanisms. The handling unit is connected to the transport mechanism. The bar transport and inspection device allows the loading mechanism to load the bars onto the transport mechanism, and the inspection mechanism to inspect the bars. Based on the inspection results, the inspection mechanism transmits electrical signals to the first and second pushing mechanisms, thus completing the bar inspection and transport process. The pushing process of the first and second pushing mechanisms ensures that bars with magnetic end faces do not collide when turning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bar production equipment, and more specifically, to a bar transportation and testing device and its testing method. Background Technology

[0002] On the production line of a factory, materials often need to be transported over short distances between processes. In the factory, short-distance transport of bars is generally carried out by manual handling or chain drive. If there are many bars and manual handling is slow, chain drive is needed. The bars are placed on the chain and the bars are moved by the meshing of the sprocket and the chain.

[0003] Traditional bar conveying equipment typically achieves single-direction bar transport through a single conveying mechanism. This limited functionality prevents the adjustment of bar direction, necessitating manual repositioning. If manual adjustments are insufficient, it disrupts subsequent bar processing steps, reducing conveying efficiency and compromising processing quality, ultimately impacting production. Furthermore, repositioning bars requires consideration of potential collisions, especially with magnetically end-faced bars, where preventing end-face collisions is a crucial factor to address during repositioning. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the problem of collision between the end faces of the bars during the turning and adjustment conveying process, this invention provides a bar conveying and testing device and its testing method, the specific technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] A bar transport and inspection device includes a transport and inspection unit, a lifting unit, a handling unit, and a unloading unit. The transport and inspection unit includes a loading mechanism, an inspection mechanism, a transport mechanism, a first pushing mechanism, and a second pushing mechanism. The loading mechanism is aligned with the transport mechanism and connected to it. The inspection mechanism, the first pushing mechanism, and the second pushing mechanism are sequentially arranged on the transport mechanism along its transport direction. The inspection mechanism is electrically connected to both the first and second pushing mechanisms. The handling unit is connected to the transport mechanism and cooperates with the first pushing mechanism to push the bars on the transport mechanism to the unloading unit. The second pushing mechanism pushes the bars on the transport mechanism to the lifting unit. The pushing directions of both the first and second pushing mechanisms are perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport mechanism.

[0006] The aforementioned bar transport and inspection equipment includes a transport and inspection device, a lifting device, a handling device, and a unloading device. The transport and inspection device comprises a loading mechanism, an inspection mechanism, a transport mechanism, a first pushing mechanism, and a second pushing mechanism. Specifically, the inspection mechanism is electrically connected to both the first and second pushing mechanisms. Thus, after the loading mechanism loads the bar onto the transport mechanism, the transport mechanism transports the bar to the inspection mechanism, which then inspects the bar. Based on the inspection results, the inspection mechanism transmits electrical signals to both the first and second pushing mechanisms, thereby controlling their operating states. Through the pushing actions of the first and second pushing mechanisms, the bar can be rotated during transport. Simultaneously, during the pushing process of the bar by the first and second pushing mechanisms, the end face of the bar does not contact the unloading device, the lifting device, the first pushing mechanism, or the second pushing mechanism, ensuring that the bar with magnetic end faces does not collide during rotation.

[0007] Furthermore, the transport detection device also includes a limiting mechanism, which is connected to the transport mechanism and is located between the feeding mechanism and the detection mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the transport detection device also includes a handling mechanism located between the loading mechanism and the limiting mechanism. The handling mechanism includes a robotic arm and a limiting frame. The robotic arm is connected to the transport mechanism, and the limiting frame is connected to the loading mechanism. The limiting frame has a gap, and the robotic arm is used to clamp the bar on the loading mechanism and simultaneously reach the transport mechanism through the gap in the limiting frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the transport mechanism includes guardrails and transport components, with the guardrails disposed on both sides of the transport components and the limiting mechanism connected to the guardrails.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a first railing and a second railing, the first railing and the second railing are inclined, one end of the first railing and one end of the second railing are respectively connected to guardrails located on both sides of the transport component, and a gap is provided between the other ends of the first railing and the other ends of the second railing.

[0011] Furthermore, the first pushing mechanism includes a discharge port and a first pushing component. The first pushing component is connected to the transport mechanism. The transport device is located at the discharge port, and the first pushing component is located above the discharge port.

[0012] Furthermore, the second pushing mechanism includes a feeding ramp and a second pushing component. One end of the feeding ramp is connected to the transport mechanism, and the other end of the feeding ramp is connected to the lifting device. The second pushing component is disposed above the feeding ramp.

[0013] Furthermore, the handling device includes a handling frame, a lifting mechanism, and a mounting frame. The mounting frame is connected to the transport mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the mounting frame, and the handling frame is drivenly connected to the lifting mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the conveying device also includes a rotating mechanism, which is connected to a lifting mechanism, and the rotating end of the rotating mechanism is driven to the conveying frame.

[0015] A testing method for a bar transport testing device includes the following steps:

[0016] The bar to be tested arrives at the handling mechanism through the feeding process of the feeding mechanism, and the handling mechanism transports the bar to the transport mechanism;

[0017] The transport mechanism first transports the bar to be tested to the limiting mechanism. The transport function of the transport mechanism, together with the limiting function of the limiting mechanism, adjusts the spatial position of the bar to be tested. Then, the transport mechanism transports the bar to be tested to the testing mechanism.

[0018] After the bar to be tested arrives at the testing mechanism, the testing mechanism performs a testing process on the bar to be tested to obtain the tested bar. At the same time, the testing mechanism transmits the test results of the bar to the first pushing mechanism and the second pushing mechanism. Then the transport mechanism transports the tested bar to the first pushing mechanism.

[0019] When the first pushing mechanism receives a signal from the detection mechanism indicating that the detection has passed, the first pushing mechanism starts the pushing process. The first pushing mechanism pushes the detected bar to the conveying device, and then the conveying device conveys the detected bar to the unloading device, which performs the unloading process on the detected bar.

[0020] When the first pushing mechanism receives a signal from the testing mechanism indicating that the test has failed, the first pushing mechanism does not work, and the transport mechanism transports the tested bar to the second pushing mechanism.

[0021] The second pushing mechanism receives the transmission signal of the detection mechanism indicating that the test failed. The second pushing mechanism starts the pushing process and pushes the tested bar to the lifting device. The lifting device then lifts the tested bar. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The invention will be further understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather the emphasis is on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bar transport and testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transport detection device of the bar transport detection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the handling device of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the handling frame of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading device of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading device of the bar transport and inspection equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Transportation and detection device; 11. Feeding mechanism; 12. Handling mechanism; 121. Robotic arm; 122. Limiting frame; 13. Limiting mechanism; 131. First railing; 132. Second railing; 14. Detection mechanism; 15. Transportation mechanism; 151. Guardrail; 152. Transportation component; 16. First pushing mechanism; 161. Discharge port; 162. First pushing component; 17. Second pushing mechanism; 171. Discharge ramp; 172. Second pushing component; 2. Lifting device; 21. Lifting component; 211. Conveyor belt; 212. Lifting plate; 22. Drive component; 23. Adjusting frame; 3. Handling device; 31. Handling frame; 32. Rotating mechanism; 33. Lifting mechanism; 34. Mounting frame; 4. Discharge device; 41. Discharge conveyor belt; 42. Drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the invention.

[0036] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0038] In this invention, the terms "first" and "second" do not represent a specific quantity or order, but are merely used to distinguish names.

[0039] like Figure 1-9As shown, a bar transport and inspection device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a transport and inspection device 1, a lifting device 2, a handling device 3, and a unloading device 4. The transport and inspection device 1 includes a loading mechanism 11, an inspection mechanism 14, a transport mechanism 15, a first pushing mechanism 16, and a second pushing mechanism 17. The loading mechanism 11 and the transport mechanism 15 are in the same transport direction and are connected to the transport mechanism 15. The inspection mechanism 14, the first pushing mechanism 16, and the second pushing mechanism 17 are sequentially arranged on the transport mechanism 15 along the transport direction of the transport mechanism 15. The inspection mechanism 14 is electrically connected to the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17, respectively. The handling device 3 is connected to the transport mechanism 15. The handling device 3 cooperates with the first pushing mechanism 16 to push the bars on the transport mechanism 15 to the unloading device 4. The second pushing mechanism 17 is used to push the bars on the transport mechanism 15 to the lifting device 2. The pushing direction of the first pushing mechanism 16 and the pushing direction of the second pushing mechanism 17 are both perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport mechanism 15.

[0040] The aforementioned bar transport and inspection equipment comprises a transport and inspection device 1, a lifting device 2, a handling device 3, and a unloading device 4. The transport and inspection device 1 includes a loading mechanism 11, an inspection mechanism 14, a transport mechanism 15, a first pushing mechanism 16, and a second pushing mechanism 17. Specifically, the inspection mechanism 14 is electrically connected to both the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17. Thus, after the loading mechanism 11 loads the bar onto the transport mechanism 15, the transport mechanism 15 transports the bar to the inspection mechanism 14, whereby the inspection mechanism 14 inspects the bar. The specific inspection process involves determining whether the bar has undergone processing, and based on the inspection results, determining whether processing has been performed. The measuring mechanism 14 can transmit electrical signals to the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17 respectively. The measuring mechanism 14 can then control the working state of the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17. Through the pushing action of the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17, the bar can be turned and transported. At the same time, during the pushing process of the bar by the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17, the end face of the bar does not come into contact with the unloading device 4, the lifting device 2, the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17, thus ensuring that the bar with magnetic end face will not collide when it is turned.

[0041] like Figure 1-3As shown, in one embodiment, the transport detection device 1 further includes a limiting mechanism 13, which is connected to the transport mechanism 15. The limiting mechanism 13 is located between the feeding mechanism 11 and the detection mechanism 14. The transport mechanism 15 includes a guardrail 151 and a transport component 152. The guardrail 151 is disposed on both sides of the transport component 152. The limiting mechanism 13 is connected to the guardrail 151. The limiting mechanism 13 includes a first railing 131 and a second railing 132, which are inclined. One end of the first railing 131 and one end of the second railing 132 are respectively connected to the guardrails 151 located on both sides of the transport component 152. A gap is provided between the other ends of the first railing 131 and the second railing 132. Thus, the gap between the first railing 131 and the second railing 132 can clamp the bar. At the same time, the transport mechanism 15 transports the bar, making the spatial position of the bar adjustable. This facilitates the subsequent inspection process of the inspection mechanism 14 and improves the inspection efficiency of the inspection mechanism 14.

[0042] Preferably, the testing unit 14 is equipped with a dust cover.

[0043] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the transport detection device 1 further includes a handling mechanism 12, which is located between the loading mechanism 11 and the limiting mechanism 13. The handling mechanism 12 includes a robot arm 121 and a limiting frame 122. The robot arm 121 is connected to the transport mechanism 15, and the limiting frame 122 is connected to the loading mechanism 11. The limiting frame 122 has a gap. The robot arm 121 is used to clamp the bar on the loading mechanism 11 and simultaneously reach the transport mechanism 15 through the gap provided in the limiting frame 122. In this way, the gap provided in the limiting frame 122 can limit the spatial position of the bar. At the same time, the robot arm 121 transports the bar to the transport mechanism 15, which can further ensure that the bar with magnetic end face will not collide when turning.

[0044] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first pushing mechanism 16 includes a discharge port 161 and a first pushing component 162. The first pushing component 162 is connected to the transport mechanism 15. The transport device 3 is disposed at the discharge port 161, and the first pushing component 162 is disposed above the discharge port 161. Thus, the first pushing component 162 can push the bar material to the transport device 3 through the discharge port 161.

[0045] like Figure 1-3As shown, in one embodiment, the second pushing mechanism 17 includes a feeding ramp 171 and a second pushing component 172. One end of the feeding ramp 171 is connected to the transport mechanism 15, and the other end of the feeding ramp 171 is connected to the lifting device 2. The second pushing component 172 is disposed above the feeding ramp 171. Thus, the feeding ramp 171 facilitates the second pushing mechanism 17 to push the bar to the lifting device 2.

[0046] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the handling device 3 includes a handling frame 31, a lifting mechanism 33, and a mounting frame 34. The mounting frame 34 is connected to the transport mechanism 15, the lifting mechanism 33 is connected to the mounting frame 34, and the handling frame 31 is driven to the lifting mechanism 33. Thus, the handling frame 31 can handle the bar material, and the lifting mechanism 33 can drive the handling frame 31 to lift and lower, thereby the handling frame 31 can move the bar material to lift and lower, so that the bar material can reach the unloading device 4.

[0047] like Figure 7-8 As shown, in one embodiment, the conveying device 3 further includes a rotating mechanism 32, which is connected to the lifting mechanism 33. The rotating end of the rotating mechanism 32 is driven to be connected to the conveying frame 31. Thus, the rotating mechanism 32 can drive the conveying frame 31 to rotate, thereby enabling the conveying frame 31 to drive the bar to rotate, ensuring that the bar is placed horizontally at the unloading device 4.

[0048] Preferably, the feeding device 4 includes a feeding conveyor belt 41 and a drive mechanism 42. The feeding conveyor belt 41 is driven to the drive mechanism 42, so that when the drive mechanism 42 drives the feeding conveyor belt 41 to work, the feeding conveyor belt 41 can transport the bar material for the feeding process.

[0049] A testing method for a bar transport testing device includes the following steps:

[0050] S1: The bar to be tested arrives at the handling mechanism 12 through the feeding process of the feeding mechanism 11, and the handling mechanism 12 transports the bar to the transport mechanism 15.

[0051] S2: The transport mechanism 15 first transports the bar to be tested to the limiting mechanism 13. The transport function of the transport mechanism 15, together with the limiting function of the limiting mechanism 13, adjusts the spatial position of the bar to be tested. Then the transport mechanism 15 transports the bar to be tested to the testing mechanism 14.

[0052] S3: After the bar to be tested arrives at the testing mechanism 14, the testing mechanism 14 performs a testing process on the bar to be tested to obtain the tested bar. At the same time, the testing mechanism 14 transmits the test results of the bar to the first pushing mechanism 16 and the second pushing mechanism 17. Then the transport mechanism 15 transports the tested bar to the first pushing mechanism 16.

[0053] S4: When the first pushing mechanism 16 receives the transmission signal from the detection mechanism 14 indicating that the detection has passed, the first pushing mechanism 16 starts the pushing process. The first pushing mechanism 16 pushes the detected bar to the conveying device 3, and then the conveying device 3 conveys the detected bar to the unloading device 4. The unloading device 4 performs the unloading process on the detected bar.

[0054] S5: When the first pushing mechanism 16 receives a transmission signal from the detection mechanism 14 indicating that the detection has failed, the first pushing mechanism 16 does not work, and the transport mechanism 15 transports the detected bar to the second pushing mechanism 17.

[0055] S6: The second pushing mechanism 17 receives the transmission signal of the failure of the detection mechanism 14, the second pushing mechanism 17 starts the pushing process, the second pushing mechanism 17 pushes the detected bar to the lifting device 2, and the lifting device 2 lifts the detected bar.

[0056] Preferably, the lifting device 2 includes a lifting component 21 and a driving component 22, with the lifting component 21 and the driving component 22 being drivenly connected. The lifting component 21 includes a conveyor belt 211 and a lifting plate 212, with the lifting plate 212 connected to the conveyor belt 211. Thus, the lifting component 21 can be driven by the driving component 22, and the lifting plate 212 is connected to the conveyor belt 211, so that when the inspected bar arrives at the lifting device 2, the lifting plate 212 can support the inspected bar, enabling the lifting device 2 to perform a lifting process on the inspected bar, allowing the inspected bar to return to the equipment at the previous workstation for further processing.

[0057] Preferably, the lifting device 2 further includes an adjusting frame 23, which is connected to the lifting component 21. The adjusting frame 23 is used to adjust the spatial position of the lifting component 21.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0059] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A detection method for a bar transport detection device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The bar to be tested arrives at the handling mechanism through the feeding process of the feeding mechanism, and the handling mechanism transports the bar to the transport mechanism; The transport mechanism first transports the bar to be tested to the limiting mechanism. The transport function of the transport mechanism, together with the limiting function of the limiting mechanism, adjusts the spatial position of the bar to be tested. Then, the transport mechanism transports the bar to be tested to the testing mechanism. After the bar to be tested arrives at the testing mechanism, the testing mechanism performs a testing process on the bar to be tested to obtain the tested bar. At the same time, the testing mechanism transmits the test results of the bar to the first pushing mechanism and the second pushing mechanism. Then the transport mechanism transports the tested bar to the first pushing mechanism. When the first pushing mechanism receives a signal from the detection mechanism indicating that the detection has passed, the first pushing mechanism starts the pushing process. The first pushing mechanism pushes the detected bar to the conveying device, and then the conveying device conveys the detected bar to the unloading device, which performs the unloading process on the detected bar. When the first pushing mechanism receives a signal from the testing mechanism indicating that the test has failed, the first pushing mechanism does not work, and the transport mechanism transports the tested bar to the second pushing mechanism. The second pushing mechanism receives the transmission signal of the detection mechanism indicating that the test failed. The second pushing mechanism starts the pushing process and pushes the tested bar to the lifting device. The lifting device then lifts the tested bar. The bar transport and inspection equipment includes a transport and inspection device, a lifting device, a handling device, and a unloading device. The transport and inspection device includes a loading mechanism, an inspection mechanism, a transport mechanism, a first pushing mechanism, and a second pushing mechanism. The loading mechanism is in the same transport direction as the transport mechanism and is connected to the transport mechanism. The inspection mechanism, the first pushing mechanism, and the second pushing mechanism are sequentially arranged on the transport mechanism along the transport direction. The inspection mechanism is electrically connected to the first pushing mechanism and the second pushing mechanism, respectively. The handling device is connected to the transport mechanism and cooperates with the first pushing mechanism to push the bars on the transport mechanism to the unloading device. The second pushing mechanism is used to push the bars on the transport mechanism to the lifting device. The pushing direction of the first pushing mechanism and the pushing direction of the second pushing mechanism are both perpendicular to the transport direction of the transport mechanism. The transport detection device further includes a limiting mechanism connected to the transport mechanism and located between the loading mechanism and the detection mechanism; the transport detection device also includes a handling mechanism located between the loading mechanism and the limiting mechanism, the handling mechanism including a robot arm and a limiting frame, the robot arm connected to the transport mechanism, the limiting frame connected to the loading mechanism, the limiting frame having a gap, the robot arm being used to clamp the bar on the loading mechanism and simultaneously reach the transport mechanism through the gap in the limiting frame; The transport mechanism includes guardrails and transport components. The guardrails are disposed on both sides of the transport components, and the limiting mechanism is connected to the guardrails. The limiting mechanism includes a first railing and a second railing. The first railing and the second railing are inclined. One end of the first railing and one end of the second railing are respectively connected to the guardrails located on both sides of the transport components. A gap is provided between the other ends of the first railing and the other ends of the second railing. The lifting device includes a lifting component and a driving component. The lifting component and the driving component are connected in a driving connection. The lifting component includes a conveyor belt and a lifting plate, and the lifting plate is connected to the conveyor belt.

2. The detection method of the bar transport detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pushing mechanism includes a discharge port and a first pushing component. The first pushing component is connected to the transport mechanism. The transport device is located at the discharge port, and the first pushing component is located above the discharge port.

3. The detection method of the bar transport detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second pushing mechanism includes a feeding ramp and a second pushing component. One end of the feeding ramp is connected to a transport mechanism, and the other end of the feeding ramp is connected to a lifting device. The second pushing component is located above the feeding ramp.

4. The detection method of the bar transport detection equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handling device includes a handling frame, a lifting mechanism, and a mounting frame. The mounting frame is connected to the transport mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the mounting frame, and the handling frame is driven to the lifting mechanism.

5. The detection method of the bar transport detection equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transport device further includes a rotating mechanism, which is connected to a lifting mechanism, and the rotating end of the rotating mechanism is driven to the transport frame.

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