Production line and transfer device therefor

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a production line and its transfer device. The transfer device includes a frame, a drive mechanism, and a reversing mechanism. The frame includes a support platform, and the drive mechanism includes a drive assembly and a rotating shaft driven and connected to the drive assembly. A receiving space is provided between the rotating shaft and the support platform for receiving goods conveyed to the support platform from an upstream conveyor line along the feeding direction. The reversing mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft, and the drive assembly drives the rotating shaft to rotate, causing the reversing mechanism to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft. This mechanism moves the goods located in the receiving space out along a discharge direction set at an angle to the feeding direction, thereby completing the reversing of the goods. Using the transfer device to reversing goods reduces manual labor and lowers labor costs. Furthermore, using the transfer device to reversing goods improves the efficiency of reversing and transferring operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of goods conveying and reversing technology, specifically to a production line and its transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] Thin-walled steel shells can be used to manufacture battery casings. When manufacturing battery casings, thin-walled shells are usually cut by a cutting machine and then manually collected and stacked into a transfer trolley. The trolley is then used to transfer the steel shells to the next work station, which requires a high labor cost. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a production line and a transfer device thereto, which can reduce the use of manual labor while completing the relocation and transfer of goods, thereby reducing labor costs and at least partially solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this disclosure provides a transfer device, comprising:

[0005] The frame has a support platform;

[0006] A drive mechanism includes a drive assembly and a rotating shaft drivenly connected to the drive assembly. A receiving space exists between the rotating shaft and the support platform. The receiving space is used to receive goods conveyed onto the support platform from an upstream conveyor line along the feeding direction.

[0007] A reversing mechanism, connected to the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft, is used to move the goods located in the receiving space out along the discharge direction, wherein the feeding direction and the discharge direction form an angle.

[0008] Optionally, the pivot axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the feeding direction, and the reversing mechanism is adjustablely connected to the rotating shaft along the pivot axis.

[0009] Optionally, the reversing mechanism includes a sleeve and a throwing member. The sleeve is fitted onto the rotating shaft so as to be able to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft and to be adjustable in position along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. The throwing member is connected to the sleeve and extends radially along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. The throwing member is used to push the goods to move in the discharge direction.

[0010] Optionally, the reversing mechanism includes one or more groups of throwing elements arranged circumferentially along the axis of rotation. Each group of throwing elements includes two throwing elements arranged circumferentially, with an opening between the two throwing elements facing the output end of the upstream conveyor line. The throwing element group has a receiving position where the opening is used to allow goods conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to pass through and enter the receiving space and between the two throwing elements. The two throwing elements are used to selectively push the goods to move in one of two opposite discharge directions.

[0011] Optionally, the number of the throwing component groups is at least two groups, each group having a throwing position where the goods are released from the throwing component, and the reversing mechanism is configured such that when one group of the throwing component groups is in the throwing position, the other group of the throwing component groups is in the receiving position.

[0012] Optionally, a reinforcing structure is provided between two adjacent sets of the throwing components.

[0013] Optionally, the reversing mechanism includes a plurality of support members spaced apart along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. Each support member has a radially recessed groove. The plurality of grooves positioned opposite each other along the pivot axis are used to support the throwing member assembly. Two throwing members of the throwing member assembly are respectively attached to two opposite sidewalls of the grooves and are each connected to the support member by a connector. The structure between two circumferentially adjacent grooves of the support member forms the reinforcing structure.

[0014] Optionally, the transfer device further includes a position sensor, which is adjustablely connected to the support platform along the feeding direction. The position sensor is used to detect the position of the goods. The throwing component is provided with an avoidance groove, which is used to avoid the detection path of the position sensor on the goods.

[0015] Optionally, a sensor is provided on the rotating shaft, the sensor being used to detect whether the throwing component group is in the receiving position.

[0016] Optionally, the transfer device further includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a first limiting member that is adjustablely connected to the support platform along the feeding direction to limit the position of the goods in the feeding direction after they enter the receiving space.

[0017] Optionally, the limiting mechanism further includes a second limiting member, which is located upstream of the first limiting member along the feeding direction. The second limiting member has a first guiding surface, which is used to guide the goods conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to slide past the second limiting member and enter between the second limiting member and the first limiting member.

[0018] Optionally, a pad is detachably connected to the support platform between the first limiting member and the second limiting member.

[0019] Optionally, buffers are provided on both sides of the first limiting member and the second limiting member.

[0020] Optionally, the transfer device further includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a guide member arranged adjacent to the reversing mechanism along the discharge direction. The guide member has a second guiding surface facing the reversing mechanism, which supports and guides the cargo to rotate with the reversing mechanism.

[0021] Optionally, the guide member has a third guide surface located downstream of the second guide surface along the discharge direction, the third guide surface being used to guide the movement of goods detached from the reversing mechanism.

[0022] Optionally, in the same discharge direction, the spacing of the plurality of guide members is perpendicular to the discharge direction.

[0023] Optionally, the transfer device further includes a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the reversing mechanism.

[0024] Optionally, the cleaning mechanism includes a bendable nozzle for spraying a cleaning medium for cleaning the reversing mechanism.

[0025] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a motor and a transmission mechanism, wherein the motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the transmission mechanism.

[0026] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a production line including an upstream conveyor line, a downstream receiving mechanism, and the aforementioned transfer device, wherein the upstream conveyor line is located upstream of the transfer device in the feeding direction, and the downstream receiving mechanism is located downstream of the transfer device in the discharging direction.

[0027] Optionally, the downstream receiving mechanism is a conveyor line.

[0028] Through the above technical solution, a receiving space is provided between the rotating shaft in the drive mechanism and the frame support platform. The receiving space is used to receive goods conveyed to the support platform from the upstream conveyor line along the feeding direction. The reversing mechanism is used to move the goods in the receiving space out along the discharge direction, which is set at an angle to the feeding direction, thereby completing the reversal of the goods. By reversing the goods through the transfer device, the use of manual labor is reduced, and labor costs are lowered.

[0029] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the transfer device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the frame and the limiting mechanism, pad block and guiding mechanism provided on the frame support platform provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged detail view of position A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged detail view of position B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reversing mechanism provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 6 The embodiments provided in this disclosure differ from those in the exemplary implementation. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the perspective reversal mechanism;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bearing assembly with the rotating shaft provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0040] 10-Frame; 11-Bearing platform; 20-Limiting mechanism; 21-First limiting component; 22-Second limiting component; 221-First guide surface; 30-Reversing mechanism; 31-Pushing component assembly; 311-Pushing component; 3111-Allowing groove; 32-Support component; 321-Reinforcing structure; 322-Groove; 33-Sleeve; 34-Connector; 341-Connecting plate; 342-Screw; 40-Drive mechanism; 41-Drive assembly; 411-Motor; 412-Transmission mechanism; 412 0-Synchronous belt drive mechanism; 4121-Driving synchronous belt pulley; 4122-Synchronous belt; 4123-Driven synchronous belt pulley; 42-Shaft; 43-Bearing assembly; 50-Cleaning mechanism; 51-T-connector; 52-Spray nozzle; 60-Mounting foot; 70-Cargo; 80-Padded block; 90-Guiding mechanism; 91-Guiding component; 911-Second guide surface; 912-Third guide surface; 100-Sensor; 200-Position sensor; 300-Buffer component; 400-Fasting screw. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0042] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of a component or structure itself. Terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same element.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in a first aspect of this disclosure, a transfer device is provided, including a frame 10, a drive mechanism 40, and a reversing mechanism 30. The frame 10 includes a support platform 11, and the drive mechanism 40 includes a drive assembly 41 and a rotating shaft 42 drivenly connected to the drive assembly 41. A receiving space is provided between the rotating shaft 42 and the support platform 11, for receiving goods 70 conveyed from an upstream conveyor line along the feeding direction onto the support platform 11. The reversing mechanism 30 is connected to the rotating shaft 42, and the drive assembly 41 drives the rotating shaft 42 to rotate, so that the reversing mechanism 30 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 42, for moving the goods 70 located in the receiving space out along a discharge direction set at an angle to the feeding direction, thereby completing the reversal of the goods 70. Reversing the goods 70 using the transfer device reduces manual labor and lowers labor costs. Furthermore, using the transfer device to reverse the goods 70 improves the efficiency of reversing and transferring operations.

[0044] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the rotating shaft 42 may be positioned vertically above the support platform 11, with the receiving space located between the rotating shaft 42 and the support platform 11. The support platform 11 is used to carry the goods 70 conveyed to the support platform 11 by the upstream conveyor line along the feeding direction. Exemplarily, the rotating shaft 42 may extend along the feeding direction, i.e., the pivot axis of the rotating shaft 42 is parallel to the feeding direction. The reversing mechanism 30 may be adjustablely connected to the rotating shaft 42 along its pivot axis. When the goods 70 conveyed to the support platform 11 by the upstream conveyor line are at different positions in the receiving space along the feeding direction, the reversing mechanism 30 can be adjusted along the feeding direction to better push the goods 70.

[0045] Furthermore, in other embodiments, when the lengths of the goods 70 conveyed from the upper conveyor line to the bearing platform 11 are different in the feeding direction, the relative positions of the goods 70 of different lengths to the reversing mechanism 30 in the feeding direction after being conveyed to the receiving space are different. In order to make the reversing mechanism 30 suitable for reversing goods 70 of different lengths, the reversing mechanism 30 can be moved to a position that matches the different lengths of goods 70 to stably complete the reversal. For example, when the goods 70 are constructed as cuboid battery casings, the position of the reversing mechanism 30 can be adjusted along the feeding direction for battery casings of different lengths so that its contact position with the goods 70 is located in the middle of the battery casing. Of course, the contact position between the reversing mechanism 30 and the goods 70 can also be other positions, which can be adjusted according to actual working requirements, and are not limited here.

[0046] The reversing mechanism 30 is the actuator for reversing the direction of the goods 70. The following description of the transfer device will focus on the reversing mechanism 30.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the reversing mechanism 30 includes a sleeve 33 and a throwing member 311. The sleeve 33 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 42 and can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 42. The sleeve 33 is adjustable in position along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft 42. The throwing member 311 is connected to the sleeve 33 and extends radially along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft 42. When the sleeve 33 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 42, the throwing member 311 can push the goods 70 located in the receiving space on the support platform 11 to move in the discharge direction.

[0048] In the above embodiments, in order for the sleeve 33 fitted onto the rotating shaft 42 to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 42, the relative axial position of the sleeve 33 and the rotating shaft 42 needs to be fixed when the sleeve 33 is connected to the rotating shaft 42. For example, the shaft segment on the rotating shaft 42 used to connect with the sleeve 33 can be set as a prism segment, and then the sleeve 33 can be detachably fixed to the rotating shaft 42 by fastening screws 400, that is, the reversing mechanism 30 can be detachably fixed to the rotating shaft 42 by fastening screws 400. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the frame 10 is provided with two bearing assemblies 43 spaced apart along the feeding direction. The rotating shaft 42 is inserted into the bearings in the bearing assemblies 43. The shaft section between the two bearing assemblies 43 is the shaft section connected to the sleeve 33. The reversing mechanism 30 can adjust the position between the two bearing assemblies 43. The design of the shaft section as a prism is merely exemplary; the shaft section can have any suitable irregular cross-section, the purpose being to allow the sleeve 33 to rotate with the rotating shaft 42. This disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0049] Furthermore, the throwing member 311 extends radially along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft 42, which increases the contact area between the throwing member 311 and the cargo 70, avoids stress concentration, and reduces the risk of damaging the surface of the cargo 70 during the reversing process. The throwing member 311 can be constructed as a plate-shaped throwing member.

[0050] In actual production, it may sometimes be necessary to sort the goods 70 conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to the bearing platform 11 along the feeding direction. Goods 70 that meet the requirements are pushed to one side along the discharge direction, while goods 70 that do not meet the requirements are pushed to the other side along the other discharge direction. Therefore, for this transfer device, the rotating shaft 42 can be constructed as a rotating shaft 42 capable of bidirectional rotation around its pivot axis, thus providing two discharge directions, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the two discharge directions are opposite. The transfer device can be set at the transfer node of the entire conveyor line. When the goods 70 conveyed by the upstream conveyor line to the bearing platform 11 meet the requirements, the reversing mechanism 30 can push the goods 70 to the next node along one of the two discharge directions through the throwing component 311; when the goods 70 conveyed by the upstream conveyor line to the bearing platform 11 do not meet the requirements, the reversing mechanism 30 can push the goods 70 to the next node along the other of the two discharge directions through the throwing component 311, thus completing the sorting of the goods 70.

[0051] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, two adjacent throwing elements 311 arranged circumferentially along the rotating shaft 42 can be used as a throwing element group 31. An opening is formed between the two throwing elements 311 in the throwing element group 31, facing the output end of the upstream conveyor line. The throwing element group 31 has a receiving position. In the receiving position, the opening between the two throwing elements 311 in the throwing element group 31 allows the goods 70 conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to pass through and enter the receiving space and between the two throwing elements 311. The two throwing elements 311 are used to selectively push the goods 70 to move in one of two opposite discharge directions to achieve the sorting of the goods 70.

[0052] Furthermore, the number of throwing component groups 31 can be set to one or more groups. Each throwing component group 31 has a throwing position, and when in the throwing position, the goods 70 can be detached from the throwing component 311. When the number of throwing component groups 31 is at least two groups, the reversing mechanism 30 can be configured such that when one group of throwing component groups 31 is in the throwing position, the other group is in the receiving device, so that the reversing mechanism 30 can continuously reverse the direction of the goods 70. The throwing component group 31 in the receiving position and the throwing component group 31 in the throwing position can be adjacent or not adjacent. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The exemplary embodiment shown includes six sets of throwing components 31, which are arranged at equal angular intervals along the circumference, for example, at 60° intervals. Thus, when one set of throwing components 31 is in the throwing position, the adjacent set can be in the receiving position, thereby improving the efficiency of cargo transfer.

[0053] In addition, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, a sensor 100 can be installed on the rotating shaft 42. The sensor 100 can be used to detect whether the throwing component group 31 is in the receiving position. For example, when one group of throwing component groups 31 is in the receiving position, it is defined as the transfer device is in its initial state. When the sensor detects that the rotating shaft 42 in the transfer device is not in the initial state, that is, when the throwing component group 31 is not in the receiving position, the sensor 100 feeds back to the controller (not shown in the figure). The controller controls the drive assembly 41 to drive the rotating shaft 42 to rotate, so that the reversing mechanism 30 is reset, and the throwing component group 31 is in the receiving position. The sensor 100 can be any suitable type of sensor, such as an origin sensor, to detect the initial state. After feeding back to the drive assembly 41, the position of each throwing component group 31 can be determined by the number of steps of the motor rotation in the drive assembly 41. In addition, existing sensors such as encoders and angle sensors can also be used to detect the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 42. There are no restrictions here. Alternatively, position sensors, such as proximity position sensors, can be used. For example, when a proximity position sensor is triggered, it is determined that the device is in an initial state, and then the position of each throwing element is determined by controlling the number of steps the motor rotates.

[0054] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the transfer device also includes a position sensor 200 for detecting the position of the cargo 70. The position sensor 200 is adjustablely connected to the support platform 11 along the feeding direction. To enable the position sensor 200 to detect the cargo 70, a clearance groove 3111 can be provided on the throwing member 311. The clearance groove 3111 can avoid the detection path of the position sensor 200 on the cargo 70, thus facilitating the detection of the cargo 70 by the position sensor 200. The position sensor 200 can be any suitable type of sensor, such as a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, etc.

[0055] The position of the cargo 70 is detected by the position sensor 200. When the cargo 70 reaches the preset position, the position sensor 200 detects the position information of the cargo 70 and feeds the position information of the cargo 70 back to the controller (not shown in the figure). Then the controller controls the drive assembly 41 to drive the rotating shaft 42 to rotate. The reversing mechanism 30 rotates with the rotating shaft 42 to push the cargo 70 in the two throwing elements 311 in the throwing element group 31 to move along the discharge direction.

[0056] Among them, such as Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, the drive assembly 41 may include a motor 411 and a transmission mechanism 412. The motor 411 drives the rotating shaft 42 to rotate through the transmission mechanism 412. The motor 411 may be configured as a servo motor or a stepper motor, etc., and the transmission mechanism 412 may be configured as a synchronous belt drive mechanism 4120. The synchronous belt drive mechanism 4120 includes a driving synchronous pulley 4121, a synchronous belt 4122, and a driven synchronous pulley 4123. The driving synchronous pulley 4121 is sleeved on the shaft of the motor 411, and the driven synchronous pulley 4123 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 42. The synchronous belt 4122 is wrapped around the driving synchronous pulley 4121 and the driven synchronous belt 4123. The motor 411 drives the rotating shaft 42 to rotate through the synchronous belt drive mechanism 412.

[0057] In other possible implementations, the drive assembly 41 can be constructed in any suitable form. For example, the drive assembly 41 may include a hydraulic motor and a synchronous belt drive mechanism 4120, the hydraulic motor driving the shaft 42 to rotate via the synchronous belt drive mechanism 4120; or the drive assembly 41 may include a hydraulic motor and a gear transmission mechanism, the hydraulic motor driving the shaft 42 to rotate via the gear transmission mechanism; or the drive assembly 41 may include a motor 411 and a gear transmission mechanism, the motor 411 driving the shaft 42 to rotate via the gear transmission mechanism.

[0058] In addition, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, to increase the structural strength of the throwing member 311 and ensure the stable connection between the throwing member 311 and the sleeve 33, a reinforcing structure 321 can be provided between two adjacent groups of throwing members 31. The reinforcing structure 321 can be constructed in any suitable form. For example, in some embodiments, the reversing mechanism 30 includes multiple support members 32 spaced apart along the pivot axis of the rotation shaft 42. Each support member 32 has a radially recessed groove 322. The multiple grooves 322 positioned opposite each other along the pivot axis support the throwing member group 31. Two throwing members 311 of the throwing member group 31 respectively abut against two opposite sidewalls of the groove 322. The throwing members 311 and the support members 32 are connected by a connector 34. The structure between two circumferentially adjacent grooves 322 of the support member 32 forms the reinforcing structure 321.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the connector 34 may include screws 342 and a connecting plate 341, which are used to fix the ejector 311 and the support 32 together. It should be understood that the connector 34 may also be constructed in other suitable forms, which will not be described in detail here.

[0060] In some implementations, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the transfer device also includes a limiting mechanism 20, which includes a first limiting member 21. The first limiting member 21 is adjustablely connected to the support platform 11 along the feeding direction to limit the position of the goods 70 in the feeding direction after entering the receiving space.

[0061] In addition, the limiting mechanism 20 also includes a second limiting member 22, which is located upstream of the first limiting member along the feeding direction. The second limiting member 22 has a first guiding surface 221, which is used to guide the goods 70 conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to slide past the second limiting member 22 and enter between the second limiting member 22 and the first limiting member 21.

[0062] In the above embodiment, after the goods 70 enters between the second limiting member 22 and the first limiting member 21, the second limiting member 22 cooperates with the first limiting member 21 to restrict the position of the goods 70 in the feeding direction, so that the goods 70 is in a position corresponding to the reversing mechanism 30 in the feeding direction, which facilitates the subsequent reversing mechanism 30 to reverse the direction of the goods 70. For example, when the goods 70 is transported from the upstream conveyor line to the bearing platform 11, the goods 70 may collide with the first limiting member 21. After the goods 70 collides with the first limiting member 21 and rebounds, the goods 70 may collide with the second limiting member 22 to prevent excessive rebound of the goods 70. The goods 70 is restricted between the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22 in the feeding direction.

[0063] Furthermore, to prevent the cargo 70 from being damaged when it collides with the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22, buffer members 300 can be provided on opposite sides of the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22. The buffer members 300 can be constructed as a shock-absorbing layer made of polyurethane.

[0064] In some embodiments, to accommodate goods 70 of different lengths between the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22, the position of the first limiting member in the feeding direction can be adjusted. Similarly, to more stably push the goods 70 between the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22 out in the discharge direction, the position of the reversing mechanism 30 sleeved on the rotating shaft 42 in the feeding direction can be adjusted so that the reversing mechanism 30 is adjusted to a suitable position and stably pushes the goods 70 to move in the discharge direction.

[0065] It should be noted that the vertical height of the goods 70 transported from the upstream conveyor line to the receiving space on the carrying platform 11 may vary. Some goods 70 may be too short, causing the throwing component 311 to be insufficient to push them. To ensure that the goods 70 have sufficient height, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a pad 80 detachably connected to the support platform 11 can be provided between the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22. The thickness of the pad 80 in the vertical direction can be adapted according to the height of the goods 70 in the vertical direction, which will not be described in detail here.

[0066] In addition, pads 80 of different lengths in the feeding direction can be selected according to the different lengths of goods 70 in the feeding direction.

[0067] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transfer device also includes a guiding mechanism 90, which includes a guide member 91 arranged adjacent to the reversing mechanism 30 along the discharge direction. The guide member 91 has a second guiding surface 911 facing the reversing mechanism 30. The second guiding surface 911 is used to support and guide the cargo 70 to rotate with the reversing mechanism 30.

[0068] In the above embodiment, when the reversing mechanism 30 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 42, the running trajectory of the side of the throwing member 311 away from the rotating shaft 42 can be arc-shaped. In order to fit the throwing member 311, the second guide surface 911 can be constructed as an arc-shaped surface, which also facilitates the support and guidance of the goods 70 pushed by the throwing member 311.

[0069] In addition, the guide member 91 also has a third guide surface 912, which is located downstream of the second guide surface 911 along the discharge direction. The third guide surface 912 is used to guide the movement of the goods 70 that have disengaged from the reversing mechanism 30.

[0070] In some embodiments, the number of guide members 91 may be set to multiple, and multiple guide members 91 are arranged at intervals along a direction perpendicular to the discharge direction in the same discharge direction, so as to provide more stable support and guidance to the cargo 70.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer device further includes a cleaning mechanism 50 for cleaning the reversing mechanism 30. The cleaning mechanism 50 can be constructed in any suitable form depending on the actual application. For example, the cleaning mechanism 50 includes a bendable nozzle 52 for spraying a cleaning medium for cleaning the reversing mechanism 30.

[0072] In the above embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 50 may further include a plurality of T-joints 51, which are connected in series on the frame 10 along the feeding direction via pipelines. Each T-joint 51 is connected to a spray pipe 52, which is located above the reversing mechanism 30 in the vertical direction. One of the T-joints 51 at the end can be connected to a cleaning source, which may be an air tank containing an air source or a cleaning liquid storage tank containing a cleaning liquid. After the reversing mechanism 30 has finished working, the spray pipe 52 can be used to clean the reversing mechanism 30, removing impurities from the throwing parts 311 in the reversing mechanism 30 to prevent scratches on the goods 70.

[0073] In addition, mounting feet 60 can be installed on the rack 10 to connect the rack 10 to the ground, making the rack 10 more stable. The mounting feet 60 are a commonly used structure in related technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0074] This disclosure exemplarily describes one operation of a transfer device, taking the transported goods 70 as an example of steel casings for manufacturing blade batteries. First, preparatory work is performed. The dimensions of this batch of goods 70 are determined, and the positions of the limiting members on the support platform 11 are adjusted according to the dimensions of the goods 70. Then, a pad 80 adapted to the dimensions of the goods 70 is selected and installed between the first limiting member 21 and the second limiting member 22 along the feeding direction. The position of the reversing mechanism 30 on the rotating shaft 42 is adjusted, and then a photoelectric sensor is selected as a position sensor 200 and installed on the support platform 11 so that the detection path of the position sensor 200 can pass through the clearance groove 3111. When operation begins, the transfer device is first reset by the sensor 100, returning to its initial state, that is, placing one set of throwing parts 31 in the receiving position. Then, the upstream conveyor line transports the cargo 70 to the front of the second limiting member 22, so that the cargo 70 slides across the first guide surface of the second limiting member 22 by inertia and enters the pad 80 between the second limiting member 22 and the first limiting member 21. After the position sensor 200 detects the arrival of the cargo 70, it feeds back the position information to the controller (not shown in the figure). The controller controls the servo motor 411 to rotate, so as to drive the rotating shaft 42 to rotate through the belt drive mechanism 4120. The reversing mechanism 30 rotates with the rotating shaft 42, so as to push the cargo 70 along the second guide surface 912 of the guide member 91 through the throwing member 311 until it moves to the throwing position, and then is guided to the next node by the third guide surface 912 of the guide member 91.

[0075] A second aspect of this disclosure discloses a production line, including an upstream conveyor line, a downstream receiving structure, and the aforementioned transfer device. The upstream conveyor line is located upstream of the transfer device, and the downstream receiving structure is located downstream of the transfer device in the discharge direction. Two downstream receiving structures may be provided, each located in a different discharge direction. The upstream conveyor line transports goods 70 onto a pad 80 between the first and second limiting members 22 of the transfer device. Then, the reversing mechanism 30 of the transfer device pushes the goods 70 to either of the two downstream receiving structures in the discharge direction.

[0076] In the above embodiments, the downstream receiving mechanism can be configured as a conveyor line to transport the diverted goods 70 to the next node for processing. Alternatively, the downstream receiving mechanism can also be configured in other forms, such as a carrying pallet, storage box, etc.

[0077] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0078] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0079] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A transfer device, characterized in that, include: The frame has a support platform; The drive mechanism includes a drive assembly and a rotating shaft drivenly connected to the drive assembly. There is a receiving space between the rotating shaft and the carrier platform. The receiving space is used to receive goods from the upstream conveyor line conveyed to the carrier platform along the feeding direction. as well as A reversing mechanism, connected to the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft, is used to move the goods located in the receiving space out along the discharge direction, wherein the feeding direction and the discharge direction form an angle; The pivot axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the feeding direction, and the reversing mechanism is adjustablely connected to the rotating shaft along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft; The transfer device further includes a limiting mechanism, which includes a first limiting member. The first limiting member is adjustablely connected to the support platform along the feeding direction to limit the position of the goods in the feeding direction after they enter the receiving space. The limiting mechanism further includes a second limiting member, which is located upstream of the first limiting member along the feeding direction. The second limiting member has a first guiding surface, which is used to guide the goods conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to slide past the second limiting member and enter between the second limiting member and the first limiting member.

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reversing mechanism includes a sleeve and a throwing member. The sleeve is fitted onto the rotating shaft so that it can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft and its position is adjustable along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. The throwing member is connected to the sleeve and extends radially along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. The throwing member is used to push the goods to move along the discharge direction.

3. The transfer device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The reversing mechanism includes one or more groups of throwing elements arranged circumferentially along the axis of rotation. Each group of throwing elements includes two throwing elements arranged circumferentially along the axis of rotation, with an opening between the two throwing elements facing the output end of the upstream conveyor line. The throwing element group has a receiving position, in which the opening is used to allow goods conveyed from the upstream conveyor line to pass through and enter the receiving space and between the two throwing elements. The two throwing elements are used to selectively push the goods to move in one of two opposite discharge directions.

4. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the throwing component groups is at least two groups, each group having a throwing position where the goods are released from the throwing component, and the reversing mechanism is configured such that when one group of the throwing component groups is in the throwing position, the other group of the throwing component groups is in the receiving position.

5. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A reinforcing structure is provided between two adjacent sets of the throwing components.

6. The transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reversing mechanism includes a plurality of support members spaced apart along the pivot axis of the rotating shaft. Each support member has a radially recessed groove. The plurality of grooves positioned opposite each other along the pivot axis are used to support the throwing member assembly. Two throwing members of the throwing member assembly are respectively attached to two opposite sidewalls of the grooves and are each connected to the support member by a connector. The structure between two circumferentially adjacent grooves of the support member forms the reinforcing structure.

7. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transfer device also includes a position sensor, which is adjustablely connected to the support platform along the feeding direction. The position sensor is used to detect the position of the goods. The throwing component is provided with a clearance groove, which is used to avoid the detection path of the position sensor on the goods.

8. The transfer device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A sensor is installed on the rotating shaft, and the sensor is used to detect whether the throwing component group is in the receiving position.

9. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting member and the second limiting member have a pad that is detachably connected to the support platform.

10. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the first limiting member and the second limiting member are provided with buffer members.

11. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer device further includes a guiding mechanism, which includes a guide member arranged adjacent to the reversing mechanism along the discharge direction. The guide member has a second guiding surface facing the reversing mechanism, which is used to support and guide the goods to rotate with the reversing mechanism.

12. The transfer device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The guide has a third guide surface located downstream of the second guide surface along the discharge direction, and the third guide surface is used to guide the movement of goods that have detached from the reversing mechanism.

13. The transfer device according to claim 11, characterized in that, In the same discharge direction, the spacing of the multiple guide members is perpendicular to the discharge direction.

14. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer device also includes a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the reversing mechanism.

15. The transfer device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism includes a flexible nozzle for spraying a cleaning medium for cleaning the reversing mechanism.

16. The transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor and a transmission mechanism, wherein the motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate through the transmission mechanism.

17. A production line, characterized in that, It includes an upstream conveyor line, a downstream receiving mechanism, and a transfer device as described in any one of claims 1-16, wherein the upstream conveyor line is located upstream of the transfer device in the feeding direction, and the downstream receiving mechanism is located downstream of the transfer device in the discharging direction.

18. The production line according to claim 17, characterized in that, The downstream receiving mechanism is a conveyor line.

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