A turning conveyor

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of production conveying, and discloses a turning conveying device, which comprises a conveying assembly for conveying products, a turning assembly and a driving assembly. The turning assembly comprises at least two turning rods, which are located above the conveying assembly and used for pushing the products to turn. The driving assembly comprises a first driving member and a second driving member. The first driving member is used for driving the turning rods to move in a first direction, and the second driving member is used for driving the turning rods to move in a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the conveying direction of the products, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. In this way, under the action of the first driving member and the second driving member, multiple turning rods simultaneously push the side walls of corresponding products, so that multiple products simultaneously turn by 90 degrees, thereby enabling the products to be stably turned when being transported at high speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of production conveying technology, and in particular to a steering conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] In mass production, conveying devices are often needed to transport products to be assembled. Conveying devices can continuously transport multiple products along a certain route to the required location.

[0003] In product conveying, to facilitate subsequent processing and packaging, the conveyed products need to be turned so that they enter the next process in a different orientation. Since this requires manual intervention or a turning mechanism to push the products, differential speed control of the conveyor is typically used to ensure sufficient turning space between products and to push individual products to turn. However, on high-speed production lines, the conveyed products move at high speeds, and the intervals between adjacent products are small. Pushing individual products may lead to unstable turning, resulting in tipping over, interference with other products, etc., affecting both conveying and turning efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steering conveying device to solve the problems of unstable product steering and low steering efficiency on high-speed production lines.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A steering and conveying device, comprising:

[0007] Conveying components used for conveying products;

[0008] A steering assembly, comprising at least two steering rods located above the conveying assembly, for steering the product;

[0009] A drive assembly, comprising a first drive member and a second drive member, wherein the first drive member is used to drive the steering rod to move along a first direction, and the second drive member is used to drive the steering rod to move along a second direction;

[0010] The first direction is parallel to the conveying direction of the product, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] Preferably, the steering assembly further includes a steering head, which is disposed at one end of the steering rod facing the conveying assembly for steering the product. The cross-sectional area of ​​the steering head is larger than that of the steering rod.

[0012] Preferably, the steering conveying device further includes a support assembly, which includes a support beam located above and slidably connected to the conveying assembly, and a steering rod located below the support beam, with one end of the steering rod facing away from the conveying assembly connected to the support beam.

[0013] Preferably, the steering assembly further includes a steering beam connected to the support crossbeam, a second drive member connected to the steering beam for driving the steering beam to slide along the second direction, and one end of the steering rod being detachably connected to the steering beam.

[0014] Preferably, the end of the steering rod opposite to the steering head is threadedly connected to an adjusting block, and the adjusting block is slidably connected to the steering beam along the first direction.

[0015] Preferably, the support assembly further includes two support frames, which are respectively disposed below both ends of the support beam. One end of each support frame is connected to the support beam, and the other end is connected to the conveying assembly, for supporting the support beam.

[0016] The first driving member is connected to one of the support frames and is used to drive the support frame to slide along the first direction.

[0017] Preferably, the support frame is a triangular frame structure, and the tip of the support frame is connected to the support beam.

[0018] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a conveyor frame and a conveyor belt, the conveyor belt is disposed on the conveyor frame, the conveyor belt is connected to a conveying drive member for driving the conveyor belt to move, and the support frame is connected to the conveyor frame.

[0019] Preferably, the support frame is connected to a slider at one end facing the conveyor frame, the conveyor frame is provided with a first track corresponding to the slider, the slider and the first track are slidably connected along the first direction, and / or, the steering beam is connected to a connecting block, the support beam is provided with a second track corresponding to the connecting block, and the connecting block and the second track are slidably connected along the second direction.

[0020] Preferably, the drive assembly and the conveying drive are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveying frame along an axis parallel to the first direction.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0022] A steering conveying device includes: a conveying assembly for conveying a product; a steering assembly including at least two steering rods located above the conveying assembly for steering the product; and a driving assembly including a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member driving the steering rods to move along a first direction, and the second driving member driving the steering rods to move along a second direction; the first direction is parallel to the conveying direction of the product, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0023] Thus, when multiple products are conveyed at a relatively fast conveying speed, the first and second driving components drive the steering rods to generate displacements in the first and second directions, causing the multiple steering rods to push the product sidewalls accordingly, thereby achieving a 90-degree turn of the product. By making the steering rods move back and forth, the product can be continuously turned, improving the efficiency and stability of product turning. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steering and conveying device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the steering and conveying device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a first state diagram in one embodiment of the present invention, intended to show the product being pushed and turned.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a second state diagram in one embodiment of the present invention, intended to show the product being pushed and turned;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a third state diagram in one embodiment of the present invention, intended to show the product being pushed and turned;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a fourth state diagram in one embodiment of the present invention, intended to show the product being pushed and turned in the opposite direction.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Conveying assembly; 11. Conveying frame; 111. First track; 12. Conveying belt; 121. Conveying drive component; 2. Steering assembly; 21. Steering rod; 22. Steering head; 23. Steering beam; 231. Connecting block; 3. Drive assembly; 31. First drive component; 32. Second drive component; 4. Support assembly; 41. Support beam; 411. Second track; 42. Support frame; 421. Slider; X, First direction; Y, Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0033] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0036] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This invention provides a steering conveying device, including a conveying assembly 1 for conveying products, a steering assembly 2, and a driving assembly 3. The steering assembly 2 includes at least two steering rods 21, located above the conveying assembly 1, for steering the products. The driving assembly 3 includes a first driving member 31 and a second driving member 32. The first driving member 31 drives the steering rods 21 to move along a first direction X, and the second driving member 32 drives the steering rods 21 to move along a second direction Y. The first direction X is parallel to the conveying direction of the products, and the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0037] In this embodiment, four steering rods 21 are provided. The four vertical steering rods 21 are arranged along the first direction X, and one steering rod 21 corresponds to pushing one product.

[0038] Thus, see Figures 3-6 Multiple products are placed on the conveying assembly 1 for transport. Driven by the first drive member 31 and the second drive member 32, the steering rod 21 generates displacement in the first direction X and the second direction Y, so that the four steering rods 21 simultaneously push the side wall of the corresponding four products, so that the four products can simultaneously achieve a 90-degree turn on the conveying assembly 1. Then, the steering rod 21 is driven to move in the opposite direction to achieve a 90-degree turn for the next four products, so that the products can be stably turned during high-speed transportation, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of product turning.

[0039] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the steering assembly 22 further includes a steering head 22, which is disposed at the end of the steering rod 21 facing the conveying assembly 1, for pushing the product to turn. The cross-sectional area of ​​the steering head 22 is larger than that of the steering rod 21. The steering head 22 is a cylindrical structure with a smooth outer wall transition, and the steering head 22 is coaxially arranged with the steering rod 21.

[0040] Thus, when the steering rod 21 moves, the steering head 22 pushes the bottom of the product's side wall, making the product less likely to tip over during the turning process, thereby ensuring stable turning during high-speed transportation of the product and improving turning efficiency.

[0041] Understandably, the height of the steering head 22 from the bottom of the product can be adjusted according to actual needs, so that the product can be smoothly pushed to a 90-degree turn.

[0042] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the steering conveying device further includes a support assembly 4, which includes a support beam 41 located above and slidably connected to the conveying assembly 1, and a steering rod 21 located below the support beam 41, with one end of the steering rod 21 facing away from the conveying assembly 1 connected to the support beam 41.

[0043] In this embodiment, the length direction of the support beam 41 is parallel to the second direction Y, and the support beam 41 is slidably connected to the conveying assembly 1 along the first direction X.

[0044] Thus, when the support beam 41 slides along the first direction X, it can drive the steering rod 21 and the steering head 22 to slide along the first direction X, thereby pushing the product to turn.

[0045] See Figure 1In some embodiments, the steering assembly 2 further includes a steering beam 23 connected to a support crossbeam 41. A second drive member 32 is connected to the steering beam 23 and is used to drive the steering beam 23 to slide along a second direction Y. One end of the steering rod 21 is detachably connected to the steering beam 23. The length direction of the steering beam 23 is parallel to the first direction X, and the steering beam 23 is located below the support crossbeam 41.

[0046] Thus, the second drive component 32 drives the steering beam 23 to slide along the second direction Y, which enables the steering beam 23 to drive the steering rod 21 and the steering head 22 to move along the second direction Y, so that the steering head 22 can keep pushing the product in the same position, making it less likely for the product to tip over or shift position during the turning process, improving the turning effect of the product, and making it easier for the product to enter the next process in a neat position and at a precise angle.

[0047] It is understandable that the second drive component 32 can also drive the support beam 41 to slide along the second direction Y, which is sufficient to drive the steering rod 21 to slide along the second direction Y. The setting position of the second drive component 32 can be adjusted according to actual needs, which will not be listed in detail here. The speed at which the steering rod 21 and the steering head 22 move along the first direction X and the second direction Y can be adjusted according to the product conveying speed.

[0048] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the end of the steering rod 21 opposite to the steering head 22 is threadedly connected to an adjusting block (not shown in the figure), and the adjusting block is slidably connected to the steering beam 23 along the first direction X.

[0049] In this embodiment, the steering beam 23 is a hollow rod-shaped structure. The bottom surface of the steering beam 23 has a groove (not shown in the figure) for the steering rod 21 to slide. The width of the groove is smaller than the width of the adjusting block, so that the adjusting block is always located inside the steering beam 23. The side of the adjusting block facing the steering rod 21 has a threaded hole. The outer wall of the end of the steering rod 21 facing the adjusting block has a corresponding thread, so that the steering rod 21 is threadedly connected to the adjusting block. One end of the steering rod 21 is connected to an adjusting block, and the other end is connected to a steering head 22.

[0050] Understandably, the adjusting block can also be fixed to the steering beam 23 by bolts to fix the position and spacing of the steering rod 21, and the limiting method of the adjusting block can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0051] Thus, the steering rod 21 is threadedly connected to the adjusting block, allowing an appropriate number of steering rods 21 to be installed on the steering beam 23 according to the quantity, volume and transport speed of the products, and the spacing between the steering rods 21 to maintain the products being stably pushed to a 90-degree turn.

[0052] See Figure 1In some embodiments, the support assembly 4 further includes two support frames 42, which are respectively disposed below both ends of the support beam 41. One end of each support frame 42 is connected to the support beam 41, and the other end is connected to the conveying assembly 1, for supporting the support beam 41. The first driving member 31 is connected to one of the support frames 42 for driving the support frame 42 to slide along the first direction X. Further, the support frame 42 has a triangular structure, and the tip of the support frame 42 is connected to the support beam 41. In this embodiment, both ends of the support beam 41 are fixedly connected to the top ends of the two support frames 42 respectively.

[0053] In this way, the support frame 42 of the triangular frame structure can stably support the support beam 41, so that the steering rod 21 and the steering head 22 can stably push the product to turn.

[0054] It is understandable that the shape of the support frame 42 is not limited to a tripod structure, and can be adjusted to other shapes according to actual needs, as long as it can provide stable support for the support beam 41. Not many examples will be listed here.

[0055] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the conveying assembly 1 includes a conveying frame 11 and a conveyor belt 12. The conveyor belt 12 is disposed on the conveying frame 11 and is connected to a conveying drive member 121 for driving the conveyor belt 12 to move. A support frame 42 is connected to the conveying frame 11. The length direction of the conveyor belt 12 is parallel to the first direction X, and the support frame 42 is slidably connected to the conveying frame 11 along the first direction X.

[0056] It is understood that the conveyor drive 121 is a motor, the product is placed on the conveyor belt 12, and the two ends of the conveyor belt 12 are connected to rollers that support and drive the conveyor belt 12 to move. The motor is connected to one of the rollers and drives the roller to rotate, conveying the product along the first direction X. The conveyor drive 121 driving the conveyor belt 12 to move on the conveyor frame 11 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Thus, when the product is conveyed at a relatively high speed on the conveyor belt 12, by moving the support frame 42 along the first direction X and the steering beam 23 along the second direction Y, the steering head 22 can push the side wall of the product, so that the product can stably achieve a high degree of steering and improve steering stability.

[0058] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, a slider 421 is connected to one end of the support frame 42 facing the conveyor frame 11, and a first track 111 is provided on the conveyor frame 11 corresponding to the slider 421. The slider 421 and the first track 111 are slidably connected along a first direction X. A connecting block 231 is connected to the steering beam 23, and a second track 411 is provided on the support beam 41 corresponding to the connecting block 231. The connecting block 231 and the second track 411 are slidably connected along a second direction Y.

[0059] There are two first tracks 111, one below each support frame 42, with the length of the first track 111 parallel to the first direction X. A connecting block 231 is located on the side of the steering beam 23 facing the support beam 41 and is fixedly connected to the steering beam 23.

[0060] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first driving member 31 is a motor, and the output end of the motor is connected to a gear (not shown in the figure). The side of the conveyor frame 11 connected to the motor is correspondingly connected to a rack (not shown in the figure) that meshes with the gear. When the motor drives the gear to rotate, the slider 421 slides on the first track 111, causing the support frame 42 to slide along the first direction X. The second driving member 32 is a motor, and the output end of the motor is connected to a lead screw. The connecting block 231 is threadedly connected to the lead screw, enabling the second driving member 32 to drive the lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the connecting block 231 to slide along the second direction Y.

[0061] It is understandable that the first drive component 31 and the second drive component 32 can also be other linear drive structures, such as linear motors, cylinders, etc. The specific structure of the first drive component 31 and the second drive component 32 can be adjusted according to actual needs, as long as it enables the steering head 22 to produce displacement in the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0062] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 and the conveying drive 121 are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveyor frame 11 along an axis parallel to the first direction X.

[0063] In this way, the force on both sides of the conveyor frame 11 is more even, which can reduce the impact of vibration generated by the drive component 3 and the conveyor drive component 121 on the transportation and steering of the product during the conveying process.

[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering and conveying device, characterized in that, include: Conveying assembly (1) for conveying products; Steering assembly (2), the steering assembly (2) includes at least two steering rods (21), the steering rods (21) are located above the conveying assembly (1) and are used to push the product to turn; The drive assembly (3) includes a first drive member (31) and a second drive member (32). The first drive member (31) is used to drive the steering rod (21) to move along a first direction (X), and the second drive member (32) is used to drive the steering rod (21) to move along a second direction (Y). The first direction (X) is parallel to the conveying direction of the product, and the second direction (Y) is perpendicular to the first direction (X); The steering assembly (2) further includes a steering head (22), which is disposed at one end of the steering rod (21) facing the conveying assembly (1) and is used to push the product to turn. The cross-sectional area of ​​the steering head (22) is larger than that of the steering rod (21). When the steering rod (21) moves, the steering head (22) pushes the bottom of the side wall of the product, making the product less likely to tip over during the turning process. The steering conveying device further includes a support assembly (4), which includes a support beam (41). The support beam (41) is located above the conveying assembly (1) and is slidably connected to the conveying assembly (1). The steering rod (21) is located below the support beam (41), and one end of the steering rod (21) away from the conveying assembly (1) is connected to the support beam (41). The steering assembly (2) further includes a steering beam (23), which is connected to the support crossbeam (41). The second drive member (32) is connected to the steering beam (23) and is used to drive the steering beam (23) to slide along the second direction (Y). One end of the steering rod (21) is detachably connected to the steering beam (23). The support assembly (4) further includes two support frames (42), which are respectively disposed below both ends of the support beam (41). One end of the support frame (42) is connected to the support beam (41), and the other end is connected to the conveying assembly (1) to support the support beam (41). The first drive member (31) is connected to one of the support frames (42) for driving the support frame (42) to slide along the first direction (X).

2. The steering and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the steering rod (21) opposite to the steering head (22) is threaded with an adjusting block, and the adjusting block is slidably connected to the steering beam (23) along the first direction (X).

3. The steering and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (42) is a triangular frame structure, and the tip of the support frame (42) is connected to the support beam (41).

4. The steering and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (1) includes a conveying frame (11) and a conveyor belt (12). The conveyor belt (12) is disposed on the conveying frame (11). The conveyor belt (12) is connected to a conveying drive unit (121) for driving the conveyor belt (12) to move. The support frame (42) is connected to the conveying frame (11).

5. The steering and conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame (42) is connected to a slider (421) at one end facing the conveyor frame (11). The conveyor frame (11) is provided with a first track (111) corresponding to the slider (421). The slider (421) and the first track (111) are slidably connected along the first direction (X). And / or, the steering beam (23) is connected to a connecting block (231). The support beam (41) is provided with a second track (411) corresponding to the connecting block (231). The connecting block (231) and the second track (411) are slidably connected along the second direction (Y).

6. The steering and conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) and the conveying drive (121) are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveying frame (11) along an axis parallel to the first direction (X).

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