Material transfer platform and material conveying equipment

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of material conveying technology and discloses a material transfer platform and material conveying equipment. The material transfer platform includes a conveying platform and a pushing mechanism. The conveying platform is provided with at least two processing stations, which are arranged consecutively along a first direction. All processing stations are provided with a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism includes a first baffle and a first push plate. The first baffle can rise to a position protruding from the conveying platform or sink to a position below the conveying platform. The first push plate has a first working position spaced apart from the first baffle along the first direction. The first push plate in the first working position can move along the first direction toward a side close to the first baffle and can move past the first baffle to a second working position. When the first push plate returns from the second working position to the first working position, the first push plate can avoid material. In the present invention, the material transfer operation does not require human intervention, thereby improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of material conveying, and in particular to a material transfer platform and material conveying equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the manufacturing process of picture frames, nailing and other processing operations are required to be performed on the picture frames through multiple continuous processing stations. However, in the prior art, the picture frames are generally transferred between the various processing stations by manual transportation. After the picture frames are transported to the processing stations, they are positioned by positioning structures provided at the processing stations. The entire process is time-consuming, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, the above problems need to be solved urgently. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a material transfer platform and material conveying equipment to solve the problem that photo frames are generally transferred between various processing stations by manual transportation. After the photo frames are transported to the processing stations, they are positioned by positioning structures provided at the processing stations. This entire process is time-consuming and leads to low production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In one aspect, the present invention provides a material transfer platform, comprising:

[0007] A conveying platform is provided with at least two processing stations, wherein the at least two processing stations are arranged continuously along a first direction; and

[0008] Pushing mechanism, all the processing stations are provided with the pushing mechanism, and the pushing mechanism includes a first baffle and a first push plate, the first baffle can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction, and can rise to a table top protruding from the conveying platform or sink to a table top below the conveying platform, the first push plate has a first working position spaced apart from the first baffle along the first direction, the first push plate located at the first working position can move along the first direction toward the side close to the first baffle, and can move over the first baffle to the second working position when the first baffle sinks to a table top below the conveying platform, when the first push plate moves toward the side close to the first baffle, the first push plate can push the material to move, the first push plate can also be reset from the second working position to the first working position, and when the first push plate is reset from the second working position to the first working position, the first push plate can avoid the material.

[0009] Preferably, the material transfer platform also includes a positioning mechanism, and all the processing stations are equipped with the positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a second push plate and a second baffle. The second push plate and the second baffle are spaced apart along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second push plate can approach or move away from the second baffle along the second direction.

[0010] Preferably, a push block is provided on the first push plate, and the push block is rotatably connected to the first push plate via a rotating shaft, and the axis of the rotating shaft extends along the second direction, and the push block can rotate between a third working position and a fourth working position. When the push block is located in the third working position and the first push plate is located in the first working position, the distance between the push block and the table surface is less than the thickness of the material, and the side of the push block facing away from the first baffle abuts against the first push plate. When the first push plate is reset to the first working position from the second working position, the material can push the push block and cause the push block to rotate from the third working position to the fourth working position around the axis of the rotating shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the first push plate is provided with a plurality of push blocks, the plurality of push blocks are spaced apart along the second direction, and when the push blocks are located at the fourth working position, the push blocks are higher than the second push plate;

[0012] The first baffle includes a plurality of baffles, which are arranged at intervals along the second direction. All the baffles are correspondingly provided with a first driving member, and the first driving member can drive the baffles to rise and fall along the vertical direction.

[0013] Preferably, the pushing mechanism further includes a locking member, and the locking member is configured to lock the pushing block to the fourth working position.

[0014] Preferably, a placement rack is mounted on the first push plate, and the placement rack is configured to carry the locking member.

[0015] Preferably, all of the processing stations are provided with at least two processing stations, at least two of the processing stations are arranged continuously along the first direction, and all of the processing stations are provided with the pushing mechanism and the positioning mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, the material transfer platform further includes a second driving member, and all the processing stations are provided with the second driving member, and the second driving member is configured to drive all the first push plates in the same processing station to move synchronously along the first direction.

[0017] Another aspect of the present invention provides a material conveying device, comprising the material transfer platform as described above.

[0018] Preferably, the material conveying equipment further comprises a loading platform, the loading platform is connected to one side of the conveying platform along the first direction, and the loading platform is provided with the pushing mechanism.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0020] In the present invention, the material transfer platform is provided with a conveyor platform, and all processing stations installed on the conveyor platform are equipped with a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism can push materials, thereby allowing the materials to flow between the various processing stations. In addition, the pushing mechanism can position the materials so that the materials moved to each processing station can be processed accordingly. As described above, in the present invention, the material transfer operation does not require human intervention, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the material transfer platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the material transfer platform excluding the installation platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a pushing mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a conveying platform at one of the processing stations in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the pushing mechanism, the second driving member and the transmission belt in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the push block and the rotating shaft in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 1. Conveyor platform; 2. Pushing mechanism; 21. First baffle; 211. Baffle; 22. First push plate; 221. Push block; 2211. Screw hole; 222. Rotating shaft; 223. Placement rack; 224. Mounting block; 23. First driving member; 24. Locking member; 3. Positioning mechanism; 31. Second push plate; 32. Second baffle; 33. Drive module; 41. Second driving member; 42. Transmission belt; 5. Processing station; 51. Mounting platform; 52. Processing station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It will be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all structures.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "right," and "left" are used to refer to positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate description and simplify operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0034] This embodiment provides a material conveying device, which includes a material transfer platform. The material transfer platform is used to transfer materials to various processing stations. It can be understood that the materials are the photo frames mentioned above.

[0035] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 7In this embodiment, the material transfer platform includes a conveying platform 1 and a pushing mechanism 2, wherein the conveying platform 1 is provided with three processing stations 5, and the three processing stations 5 are arranged continuously along a first direction. Each processing station 5 is provided with corresponding processing equipment (not shown in the figure), so as to perform different processing operations on the material. Specifically, each processing station 5 is provided with an installation platform 51, and the installation platform 51 is used to install the processing equipment. Moreover, all processing stations 5 are provided with a pushing mechanism 2, which includes a first baffle 21 and a first push plate 22. The first baffle 21 can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction, and can rise to a surface protruding from the conveyor platform 1 or sink to a surface lower than the conveyor platform 1. The first push plate 22 has a first working position spaced apart from the first baffle 21 along the first direction. The first push plate 22 located at the first working position can move along the first direction toward a side close to the first baffle 21, and can move to a second working position over the first baffle 21 when the first baffle 21 sinks to a surface lower than the conveyor platform 1. When the first push plate 22 moves toward a side close to the first baffle 21, the first push plate 22 can push the material to move.

[0036] As described above, for any processing station 5, when the first baffle 21 rises to the table surface protruding from the conveying platform 1, the first push plate 22 approaches the first baffle 21, thereby being able to clamp the material between the first push plate 22 and the first baffle 21, thereby positioning the material, and thus enabling the processing equipment set at the processing station 5 to perform corresponding processing operations on the material, and when the first baffle 21 sinks to the table surface below the conveying platform 1, since the first push plate 22 can pass over the first baffle 21, the first push plate 22 can push the material from the processing station 5 to the conveying platform 1. The material is pushed out from the processing station 5 and pushed to another processing station 5 located on the downstream side, or pushed out from the conveying platform 1. Specifically, the three processing stations 5 are arranged continuously along the first direction. For two adjacent processing stations 5, the pushing mechanism 2 arranged in the processing station 5 located on the upstream side can push the material to the processing station 5 located on the downstream side, and for the processing station 5 located on the most upstream side, the material conveying equipment can supply materials to it through a special loading device. In addition, the pushing mechanism 2 arranged in the processing station 5 located on the most downstream side can push the material out of the conveying platform 1.

[0037] That is, in this embodiment, the material is transferred to each processing station 5 in sequence along the first direction by the pushing mechanism 2. For any processing station 5, the first push plate 22 needs to be reset to push the next material after pushing the material that has completed the corresponding processing operation out of the processing station 5. That is, the first push plate 22 also needs to be able to reset from the second working position to the first working position. Based on the content described above, for any processing station 5, when the first push plate 22 is reset from the second working position to the first working position, since the processing station 5 has already placed the material In order to prevent the first push plate 22 from pushing the material pushed out from the processing station 5 on the upstream side back to the original processing station 5, in this embodiment, when the first push plate 22 is reset from the second working position to the first working position, the first push plate 22 can avoid the material, that is, the first push plate 22 can avoid the material pushed out from the processing station 5 on the upstream side during the reset process, thereby ensuring that the first push plate 22 can reset to the first working position after pushing out the previous material, and can position the next material, and push out the next material after completing the corresponding processing operation.

[0038] Based on the above, in this embodiment, the material transfer platform is provided with a conveyor platform 1. All processing stations 5 arranged on the conveyor platform 1 are equipped with a pushing mechanism 2. The pushing mechanism 2 can push materials, thereby allowing the materials to flow between the various processing stations 5. In addition, the pushing mechanism 2 can position the materials so that the materials moved to each processing station 5 can be processed accordingly. As described above, in this embodiment, the material transfer operation does not require human intervention, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0039] It is worth noting that, in other optional embodiments, the conveyor platform 1 may also be provided with two or more processing stations 5, etc. The number of processing stations 5 is determined by the processing technology of the material, and this embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0040] It is also worth noting that, in this embodiment, for the most upstream processing station 5, the material conveying equipment supplies materials to it through a loading platform (not shown in the figure), that is, the material conveying equipment also includes a loading platform, which is connected to one side of the conveying platform 1 along the first direction, and the processing station 5 adjacent to the loading platform is the most upstream processing station 5.

[0041] It can be understood that the loading platform is also provided with a pushing mechanism 2 , that is, in this embodiment, the loading platform also supplies materials to the most upstream processing station 5 through the pushing mechanism 2 .

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, all processing stations 5 are provided with two processing stations 52, and the two processing stations 52 are arranged continuously along the first direction. All processing stations 52 are provided with a pushing mechanism 2. Therefore, this embodiment can transfer two materials to any processing station 5 at one time, so that the same processing operation can be performed on two materials at the same time, thereby further improving production efficiency.

[0043] Specifically, for one of the two adjacent processing stations 5 located on the upstream side, the pushing mechanism 2 arranged in the processing station 52 located on the upstream side can push the material in the processing station 52 over the processing station 52 on the downstream side, and push the material to the processing station 52 located on the upstream side in the processing station 5 on the downstream side. Correspondingly, the pushing mechanism 2 arranged in the processing station 52 located on the downstream side can push the material in the processing station 52 over the processing station 5 on the upstream side in the processing station 5 on the downstream side, and push the material to the processing station 52 located on the downstream side in the processing station 5 on the downstream side.

[0044] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the processing station 5 is also provided with three or more processing stations 52, so that the same processing operation can be performed on three or more materials at the same time, thereby further improving production efficiency. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0045] Furthermore, the material transfer platform also includes a positioning mechanism 3. All processing stations 5 are equipped with a positioning mechanism 3. The positioning mechanism 3 includes a second push plate 31 and a second baffle 32. The second push plate 31 and the second baffle 32 are spaced apart along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second push plate 31 can approach or move away from the second baffle 32 along the second direction. When the second push plate 31 approaches the second baffle 32 along the second direction, the material can be clamped between the second push plate 31 and the second baffle 32, thereby positioning the material together with the first push plate 22 and the first baffle 21, thereby more accurately positioning the material. Specifically, the positioning mechanism 3 also includes a drive module 33 for driving the second push plate 31 to move, so that the second push plate 31 can approach or move away from the second baffle 32 along the second direction. It is understandable that since the specific structure of the drive module 33 is existing technology, this embodiment will not be described in detail.

[0046] It can be understood that, based on the above-mentioned content, in this embodiment, all processing stations 52 are also provided with positioning mechanisms 3.

[0047] Furthermore, a push block 221 is provided on the first push plate 22, and the push block 221 is rotatably connected to the first push plate 22 by a rotating shaft 222. The axis of the rotating shaft 222 extends along the second direction, and the push block 221 can rotate between the third working position and the fourth working position. When the push block 221 is in the third working position and the first push plate 22 is in the first working position, the distance between the push block 221 and the table surface is less than the thickness of the material, and the side of the push block 221 facing away from the first baffle 21 abuts against the first push plate 22. As a result, the first push plate 22 is moved by the first working position. When the first push plate 22 is reset from the second working position to the first working position, new materials have been placed on the processing station 5 corresponding to the first push plate 22. The materials can push against the push block 221 and cause the push block 221 to rotate from the third working position to the fourth working position around the axis of the rotating shaft 222, thereby preventing the first push plate 22 from pushing the materials back to the original processing station 5.

[0048] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the top of the push block 221 is rotatably connected to the first push plate 22 via the rotating shaft 222. During the process of the first push plate 22 being reset from the second working position to the first working position, when the push block 221 passes over the material pushed against it, the push block 221 can be reset to the third working position under the action of its own gravity, so that the next material can be pushed subsequently.

[0049] As described above, in this embodiment, the first push plate 22 is moved toward the first baffle 21 to clamp and position the material in the first direction. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the second push plate 31 is moved toward the second baffle 32 to clamp and position the material in the second direction. Moreover, the first push plate 22 and the first baffle 21 themselves can be compatible with positioning materials of different sizes in the first direction. Accordingly, the second push plate 31 and the second baffle 32 themselves can be compatible with positioning materials of different sizes in the second direction. However, since the first push plate 22 and the first baffle 21 as well as the second push plate 31 and the second baffle 32 are used to clamp and position the material together in this embodiment, in order to avoid the second push plate 31 being unable to effectively clamp the material with the second baffle 32 due to interference between the push block 221 and / or the first baffle 21 and the second push plate 31 when the size of the material in the first direction is reduced due to the change of type, in this embodiment, a plurality of push blocks 221 are provided on the first push plate 22. The plurality of push blocks 221 are arranged at intervals along the second direction. When the material is in the fourth working position, the push block 221 is higher than the second push plate 31. In addition, the first baffle 21 includes a plurality of stops 211, and the plurality of stops 211 are arranged at intervals along the second direction. All stops 211 are correspondingly provided with a first driving member 23, and the first driving member 23 can drive the stops 211 to rise and fall in the vertical direction. Therefore, this embodiment can adjust the number of push blocks 221 in the fourth working position and the number of stops 211 that rise to protrude from the table surface of the conveying platform 1 according to the size of the material. Specifically, when the size of the material in the first direction is reduced due to the change of shape, this embodiment can adaptively make one or more push blocks 221 close to the second push plate 31 in the second direction be in the fourth working position, and adaptively make one or more stops 211 close to the second push plate 31 in the second direction sink to below the table surface of the conveying platform 1, thereby ensuring that the second push plate 31 can move in the second direction to abut against the material, so that it can cooperate with the second baffle 32 to clamp the material in the second direction.

[0050] Based on the above, the material transfer platform in this embodiment is compatible with materials of different sizes, thereby meeting diverse production needs.

[0051] It is understandable that the first driving member 23 may be a linear driving structure such as a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder, and this embodiment does not impose any specific limitation on this.

[0052] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism 2 also includes a locking member 24, which is configured to lock the push block 221 to the fourth working position, that is, when the material is reduced in size in the first direction due to a change in shape, this embodiment can adaptively maintain one or more push blocks 221 close to the second push plate 31 in the second direction in the fourth working position through the locking member 24, without the need for manual support or other means to maintain one or more push blocks 221 close to the second push plate 31 in the fourth working position.

[0053] Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the locking member 24 is a bolt, and a screw hole 2211 is provided on the push block 221. The bolt can be screwed to the push block 221 through the screw hole 2211. The first push plate 22 is fixedly connected to the mounting block 224, and the push block 221 is rotatably connected to the mounting block 224 through the rotating shaft 222. When the push block 221 is in the fourth working position, the bolt abuts against the mounting block 224, thereby enabling the push block 221 to remain in the fourth working position.

[0054] In addition, a placement rack 223 is installed on the first push plate 22, and the placement rack 223 is configured to carry locking members 24. It can be understood that the number of locking members 24 carried on the placement rack 223 is the same as the number of push blocks 221 set on the first push plate 22, so as to facilitate the staff to lock the push blocks 221.

[0055] Furthermore, based on the content mentioned above, the material transfer platform also includes a second drive member 41, and all processing stations 5 are provided with a second drive member 41. The second drive member 41 is configured to drive all first push plates 22 in the same processing station 5 to move synchronously along the first direction, thereby transferring two materials to the next processing station 5 at the same time.

[0056] It can be understood that the second driving member 41 is a servo motor, and the second driving member 41 is connected to all the first push plates 22 in the same processing station 5 through a transmission belt 42. This embodiment can achieve the purpose of adjustable stroke of the first push plate 22 through methods such as output torque recognition of the servo motor, thereby adjusting the moving distance of the first push plate 22 according to the size of the material, and thus adapting to the positioning and transfer of materials of different sizes.

[0057] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Material transfer platform, characterized in that: include: A conveying platform (1) is provided with at least two processing stations (5), wherein the at least two processing stations (5) are arranged continuously along a first direction; and A pushing mechanism (2), all of the processing stations (5) are provided with the pushing mechanism (2), the pushing mechanism (2) comprising a first baffle (21) and a first push plate (22), the first baffle (21) being capable of being raised and lowered in a vertical direction, and being capable of being raised to a tabletop protruding from the conveying platform (1) or being sunk to a tabletop lower than the conveying platform (1), the first push plate (22) having a first working position spaced apart from the first baffle (21) along the first direction, the first push plate (22) being located at the first working position being capable of being moved along the first direction toward a position close to the first baffle The first push plate (22) can move to one side of the first baffle plate (21) and can move to the second working position over the first baffle plate (21) when the first baffle plate (21) sinks to a level lower than the table surface of the conveying platform (1). When the first push plate (22) moves toward the side close to the first baffle plate (21), the first push plate (22) can push the material to move. The first push plate (22) can also be reset from the second working position to the first working position. When the first push plate (22) is reset from the second working position to the first working position, the first push plate (22) can avoid the material.

2. The material transfer platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material transfer platform also includes a positioning mechanism (3), and all the processing stations (5) are provided with the positioning mechanism (3). The positioning mechanism (3) includes a second push plate (31) and a second baffle (32). The second push plate (31) and the second baffle (32) are spaced apart along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second push plate (31) can approach or move away from the second baffle (32) along the second direction.

3. The material transfer platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: A push block (221) is provided on the first push plate (22), and the push block (221) is rotatably connected to the first push plate (22) through a rotating shaft (222), and the axis of the rotating shaft (222) extends along the second direction. The push block (221) can rotate between a third working position and a fourth working position. When the push block (221) is located at the third working position and the first push plate (22) is located at the first working position, the distance between the push block (221) and the table surface is smaller than the thickness of the material, and the side of the push block (221) facing away from the first baffle (21) abuts against the first push plate (22). When the first push plate (22) is reset from the second working position to the first working position, the material can push against the push block (221) and make the push block (221) rotate from the third working position to the fourth working position around the axis of the rotating shaft (222).

4. The material transfer platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of push blocks (221) are provided on the first push plate (22), and the plurality of push blocks (221) are arranged at intervals along the second direction. When the push blocks (221) are located at the fourth working position, the push blocks (221) are higher than the second push plate (31); The first baffle (21) comprises a plurality of baffles (211), wherein the plurality of baffles (211) are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and all the baffles (211) are correspondingly provided with a first driving member (23), and the first driving member (23) can drive the baffles (211) to rise and fall in the vertical direction.

5. The material transfer platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism (2) further comprises a locking member (24), wherein the locking member (24) is configured to lock the pushing block (221) to the fourth working position.

6. The material transfer platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: A placement rack (223) is installed on the first push plate (22), and the placement rack (223) is configured to carry the locking member (24).

7. The material transfer platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: All the processing stations (5) are provided with at least two processing positions (52), at least two of the processing positions (52) are arranged continuously along the first direction, and all the processing positions (52) are provided with the pushing mechanism (2) and the positioning mechanism (3).

8. The material transfer platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material transfer platform also includes a second driving member (41), and all the processing stations (5) are provided with the second driving member (41). The second driving member (41) is configured to drive all the first push plates (22) in the same processing station (5) to move synchronously along the first direction.

9. Material conveying equipment, characterized in that, It comprises the material transfer platform as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The material conveying equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The material conveying equipment further comprises a loading platform, the loading platform being connected to one side of the conveying platform (1) along the first direction, and the loading platform being provided with the pushing mechanism (2).

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