Automatic basket returning and conveying system for cleaning baskets

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automatic cleaning basket conveying, in particular to an automatic cleaning basket returning and conveying system which comprises a double-layer conveying roller way and a cleaning basket arranged on the conveying roller way for conveying, and the conveying roller way comprises an upper-layer feeding roller way, an upper-layer returning roller way, a lower-layer feeding roller way and a lower-layer returning roller way. The lower-layer feeding roller way is arranged below the upper-layer feeding roller way, the lower-layer returning roller way is arranged below the upper-layer returning roller way, and a set of feeding side lifting roller ways capable of ascending and descending independently are arranged between the upper-layer feeding roller way and the lower-layer feeding roller way. A group of material returning side lifting roller ways capable of independently lifting are also arranged between the upper-layer material returning roller way and the lower-layer material returning roller way; structures in the conveying roller ways are supported and mounted by independent racks; racks of the upper-layer feeding roller way, the upper-layer returning roller way, the lower-layer feeding roller way, the lower-layer returning roller way, the feeding side lifting roller way and the returning side lifting roller way are mutually spliced and mounted to form a complete roller way loop.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automatic conveying of cleaning baskets, and in particular to an automatic returning and conveying system for cleaning baskets. Background Art

[0002] The cleaning basket is an indispensable accessory in ultrasonic cleaning machines. The cleaning basket can carry the items to be cleaned, ensure that the objects remain stable in the cleaning solution, prevent direct contact with the bottom of the cleaning tank, and thus avoid damage to the items due to vibrations caused by ultrasound. It can avoid direct friction and collision between the cleaning items, especially when handling precision parts or sensitive equipment, providing additional protection. Each set of cleaning baskets needs to be cleaned and maintained again after use. Before use, the cleaning basket should be checked for signs of damage, deformation or corrosion. In particular, for stainless steel cleaning baskets, it is necessary to check for rust, as this may affect its corrosion resistance in the cleaning solution. If the cleaning basket has accumulated dust or dirt during storage or transportation, it should be cleaned before it can be put into use again.

[0003] At present, a Chinese patent with publication number CN115582346A discloses a cleaning and drying system with automatic basket return, which is provided with an ultrasonic cleaning line, basket return positioning mechanisms are provided on both sides of the ultrasonic cleaning line, a drying line is provided in front of the ultrasonic cleaning line, feeding and discharging mechanisms are provided on the right sides of the ultrasonic cleaning line and the drying line, and a mechanical arm mechanism is provided above the ultrasonic cleaning line.

[0004] After the cleaning basket is automatically cleaned, it uses a basket return positioning mechanism to enter the drying furnace to dry the workpiece and return to the basket for transportation. The basket return positioning mechanism uses platform automatic induction transportation and pneumatic positioning to fix the workpiece basket during transportation to prevent the workpiece basket from shifting to ensure the accuracy of the transportation position. At the same time, it prevents the workpiece basket from directly rubbing against the conveying platform to generate dust that pollutes the environment. The mechanism can be used on cleaning equipment to facilitate the drying and transportation of the workpiece basket before and after cleaning, and connect to the automatic loading and unloading robot arm and the workpiece basket carrying robot arm to complete all unattended automation functions.

[0005] Although this automatic return basket system has the above advantages, it still has some defects: ①The system equipment takes up a large space, has a complex structure, and is too expensive; ②The system does not have an automatic detection function and cannot determine whether the cleaning basket meets the requirements. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a cleaning basket automatic return basket conveying system, and the above technical purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions: A cleaning basket automatic return conveying system, comprising a double-layer conveying roller, a cleaning basket placed on the conveying roller for transportation, the conveying roller comprising an upper feeding roller, an upper return roller, a lower feeding roller, and a lower return roller, the lower feeding roller being placed below the upper feeding roller, the lower return roller being placed below the upper return roller, a group of independently liftable feeding side lifting rollers being arranged between the upper feeding roller and the lower feeding roller, the upper A group of return material side lifting rollers that can be lifted and lowered independently are also arranged between the upper return material roller conveyor and the lower return material roller conveyor. The upper feed roller conveyor, the upper return material roller conveyor, the lower feeding roller conveyor, the lower return material roller conveyor, the feed side lifting roller conveyor and the return material side lifting roller conveyor are all supported and installed by independent frames. The frames of the upper feed roller conveyor, the upper return material roller conveyor, the lower feeding roller conveyor, the lower return material roller conveyor, the feed side lifting roller conveyor and the return material side lifting roller conveyor are spliced ​​and installed with each other to form a complete roller conveyor loop.

[0007] Furthermore, a first curing station and a second curing station are provided in the upper feed side roller, and a first basket wash blocker and a second basket wash blocker which can be electrically lifted and lowered are respectively provided on one side of the first curing station and the second curing station in the upper feed side roller, and the first basket wash blocker and the second basket wash blocker clamp the cleaning basket when extended.

[0008] Furthermore, a cleanliness detection station is provided in the lower material return roller, and a third basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the cleanliness detection station.

[0009] Furthermore, a shape detection station is provided in the lower material return roller, and a fourth basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the shape detection station.

[0010] Furthermore, a first linear servo module is provided above the cleanliness inspection station, and a second linear servo module is provided above the shape inspection station. The first linear servo module and the second linear servo module have the same structure, and the first linear servo module and the second linear servo module are provided with a controlled movable push rack.

[0011] Furthermore, one side of the feed-side lifting roller and the return-side lifting roller is provided with an independent lifting module for controlling the lifting.

[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention saves the equipment space occupied by roller conveying through the double-layer roller structure design, increases the space utilization rate of the equipment, and realizes more functional workstations by placing in a smaller space; The present invention makes full use of the space design. The upper roller is provided with a manual maintenance station, the lower roller is provided with an automatic detection station, and is equipped with a material separation system, which can automatically send out the cleaning baskets that do not meet the requirements. The present invention realizes the functions of conveying, maintaining, cleaning and detecting the cleaning basket, ensures the cleanliness of the surface of the cleaning basket and the structural integrity, makes the cleaning basket used in the cleaning equipment always meet the requirements of industry specifications, and ensures the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0014] In the figure, 1. cleaning basket; 2. upper feeding roller; 3. upper return roller; 4. lower feeding roller; 5. lower return roller; 6. lifting roller on the feeding side; 7. lifting roller on the return side; 8. first maintenance station; 9. second maintenance station; 10. first basket wash blocker; 11. second basket wash blocker; 12. cleanliness inspection station; 13. third basket wash blocker; 14. appearance inspection station; 15. fourth basket wash blocker; 16. first linear servo module; 17. second linear servo module; 18. independent lifting module; 19. push rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The above and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached Figure 1 It will be clearly presented in the detailed description of the embodiments that the structural contents mentioned in the following embodiments are all referenced to the drawings in the specification.

[0016] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example

[0017] The invention discloses an automatic basket return conveying system for a cleaning basket, comprising a double-layer conveying roller, a cleaning basket placed on the conveying roller for transportation, the conveying roller comprising an upper feeding roller, an upper return roller, a lower feeding roller, and a lower return roller, the lower feeding roller is placed below the upper feeding roller, the lower return roller is placed below the upper return roller, a group of independently liftable feeding side lifting rollers are arranged between the upper feeding roller and the lower feeding roller, a group of independently liftable return side lifting rollers are also arranged between the upper return roller and the lower return roller, the cleaning basket is fed by the upper feeding roller during transportation. The material enters the material, descends through the feed layer lifting roller and reaches the lower feed roller, is transported by the lower feed roller to the lower return roller, ascends through the return side lifting roller to the upper return roller, and is finally sent out by the upper return roller. In the system structure, the upper feed roller, the upper return roller, the lower feed roller, the lower return roller, the feed side lifting roller, and the return side lifting roller are all supported and installed by independent frames, and the frames of the upper feed roller, the upper return roller, the lower feed roller, the lower return roller, the feed side lifting roller, and the return side lifting roller are spliced ​​and installed to form a complete roller loop.

[0018] The upper feed side roller is provided with a first maintenance station and a second maintenance station. The upper feed side roller is provided with a first basket wash blocker and a second basket wash blocker which can be electrically lifted and lowered on one side of the first maintenance station and the second maintenance station. The first basket wash blocker and the second basket wash blocker jam the washing basket when extended. The first maintenance station and the second maintenance station are mainly used for one or two cleanings of the washing basket. The washing basket accumulates dust or dirt during storage or transportation and should be cleaned before use. In the maintenance station, the dust can be removed manually with a soft cloth or dry cotton yarn, and then wiped with a dry cloth dipped in a little anti-rust oil, or wiped with neutral wax and vegetable oil for anti-rust, and finally wiped with a dry cloth to keep the washing basket dry.

[0019] A cleanliness inspection station is provided in the lower return roller conveyor, and a third basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the cleanliness inspection station. A shape inspection station is provided in the lower return roller conveyor, and a fourth basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the shape inspection station. The cleanliness inspection station is used to monitor the cleaning degree of the washing basket, and the shape inspection station is used to inspect the shape integrity of the washing basket and check whether the washing basket has signs of damage, deformation or corrosion. In these two inspection stations, since the washing basket has entered the roller conveyor of the lower layer, manual inspection cannot be achieved by manual identification. Here, the inspection problem can be solved by visual solutions, and accurate inspection can be achieved by image comparison.

[0020] A first linear servo module is provided above the cleanliness inspection station, and a second linear servo module is provided above the shape inspection station. The first linear servo module and the second linear servo module have the same structure, and a controlled movable push rack is provided on the first linear servo module and the second linear servo module. When the cleaning basket arrives at the cleanliness inspection station and the shape inspection station, if it is detected that the cleaning basket does not meet the requirements, the push rack is used to push the cleaning basket out of the roller and it does not participate in the material return process.

[0021] An independent lifting module for controlling lifting is provided on one side of the lifting roller table on the feed side and the lifting roller table on the return side. The independent lifting module includes a module bracket and a frame connecting plate. The frame connecting plate is fixed on one side of the frame of the lifting roller table on the feed side and the lifting roller table on the return side. A connecting piece is fixed at the center position of the frame connecting plate. A screw rod arranged perpendicular to the frame is provided inside the connecting piece. The upper end of the screw rod is embedded and installed in the module bracket. A transmission piece fixed to the module bracket is provided at the lower end of the screw rod. Two groups of positioning rods arranged in the same direction as the screw rod are also provided between the module brackets. Positioning holes that simultaneously pass through the two groups of positioning rods are provided on the frame connecting plate. The two groups of positioning rods are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the screw rod.

[0022] A servo motor for controlling the rotation of the screw rod is provided on one side of the transmission part, and a transmission rod is provided between the transmission parts in the auxiliary lifting modules on both sides. The two sets of auxiliary lifting modules work synchronously through the transmission rod and achieve precise control by relying on a single set of servo motors.

[0023] Two sets of displacement sensors are also provided at the upper end of the frame connecting plate. The displacement sensors can measure the movement displacement of the frame connecting plate and are used to accurately control the lifting and lowering movement of the third frame so that it can accurately stop at the horizontal plane position of the upper and lower side rollers.

[0024] The above is a further detailed description of the present invention in combination with a specific implementation method, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to this; for technical personnel in the technical field to which the present invention belongs and related technical fields, based on the technical solution of the present invention, the expansion and replacement of operating methods and data should all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning basket automatic return and conveying system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a double-layer conveyor roller and a cleaning basket placed on the conveyor roller for transportation. The conveyor roller comprises an upper feeding roller, an upper return roller, a lower feeding roller and a lower return roller. The lower feeding roller is placed below the upper feeding roller, and the lower return roller is placed below the upper return roller. A group of independently liftable feeding side lifting rollers are arranged between the upper feeding roller and the lower feeding roller. The upper return roller and the lower return roller are connected to each other. A group of return material side lifting rollers that can be lifted and lowered independently are also arranged between the layers of return material rollers. The upper feed rollers, upper return material rollers, lower feeding rollers, lower return material rollers, feed side lifting rollers and return material side lifting rollers are all supported and installed by independent frames. The frames of the upper feed rollers, upper return material rollers, lower feeding rollers, lower return material rollers, feed side lifting rollers and return material side lifting rollers are spliced ​​and installed with each other to form a complete roller loop.

2. The automatic basket return and conveying system for cleaning baskets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper feed side roller is provided with a first curing station and a second curing station. The upper feed side roller is provided with a first basket wash blocker and a second basket wash blocker which can be electrically lifted and lowered on one side of the first curing station and the second curing station. The first basket wash blocker and the second basket wash blocker clamp the cleaning basket when extended.

3. The automatic basket return and conveying system for cleaning baskets according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cleanliness detection station is provided in the lower material return roller, and a third basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the cleanliness detection station.

4. The automatic basket return and conveying system for cleaning baskets according to claim 3 is characterized in that: An appearance detection station is provided in the lower material return roller, and a fourth basket washing blocker is provided on one side of the appearance detection station.

5. The automatic basket return and conveying system for cleaning baskets according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first linear servo module is disposed above the cleanliness inspection station, and a second linear servo module is disposed above the shape inspection station. The first linear servo module and the second linear servo module have the same structure, and a controlled movable push rack is disposed on the first linear servo module and the second linear servo module.

6. The automatic basket return and conveying system for cleaning baskets according to claim 1, characterized in that: An independent lifting module for controlling the lifting is provided on one side of the feed side lifting roller and the return side lifting roller.

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