Steering conveyor

Abstract

A steering conveyor comprises a plurality of steering devices arranged at intervals. The steering device comprises an electric roller with the axis horizontally arranged, a support connected to the electric roller and a driving device connected to the support, and the driving device is used for driving the electric roller to rotate around a vertical rotating shaft. The rollers of the multiple steering devices are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the axes of the rollers of the multiple steering devices are parallel to one another. And the steering conveyor can quickly steer the materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This article relates to material handling machinery, and more particularly to a diverting conveyor. Background Art

[0002] During the transportation process, the gypsum board needs to be turned from longitudinal to transverse operation. The steering scheme adopted in the prior art is to install a roller on the longitudinal lifting frame, which can be raised and lowered. When the longitudinal lifting frame is in the raised state, the gypsum board is transported to the top of the belt, and then the longitudinal lifting frame is lowered to drop the gypsum board onto the belt, and then the belt is used for steering and transportation in the transverse direction. Since the lifting and lowering time of the longitudinal lifting frame is relatively long, the steering speed of the gypsum board is relatively slow, which affects the speed of the production line. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a steering conveyor, which includes: a plurality of steering devices arranged at intervals; The steering device comprises a motorized roller with a horizontal axis, a bracket connected to the motorized roller, and a driving device connected to the bracket, wherein the driving device is used to drive the motorized roller to rotate around a vertical rotating shaft; Wherein, the rollers of the plurality of steering devices are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the axes of the rollers of the plurality of steering devices are parallel to each other.

[0004] In an illustrative embodiment, a plurality of the steering devices are arranged in a matrix.

[0005] In an illustrative embodiment, there are 72 steering devices arranged in 12 rows and 6 columns.

[0006] In an illustrative embodiment, it also includes a controller and a position detection device; The controller is electrically connected to each of the steering devices and the position detection device; The controller is configured as follows: Control all steering devices to rotate all motorized rollers to a receiving position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material input direction; Control the rollers of all motorized rollers to roll synchronously so that the gypsum board can be conveyed to the preset turning position in the turning conveyor along the material input direction; Based on the position detection device detecting that the gypsum board moves to the preset turning position, controlling the roller of the electric roller to stop rolling; Control all steering devices to rotate all motorized rollers to the sending position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material output direction; The rollers of all motorized rollers are controlled to roll synchronously so that the gypsum boards on the rollers are output to the diverting conveyor in the material output direction.

[0007] In an illustrative embodiment, the angle between the material output direction and the material input direction is 90 degrees.

[0008] In an illustrative embodiment, the motorized roller comprises a roller and a body penetrating the roller; The body is connected to the roller and the bracket, and the body is configured to drive the roller to rotate around its own axis.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the support includes a vertically extending support, a first support rod extending from the top of the support to one end of the motorized roller, and a second support rod extending from the top of the support to the other end of the motorized roller; The first support rod and the second support rod are both connected to the fuselage.

[0010] In an illustrative embodiment, the driving device is disposed below the support column and connected to the bottom end of the support column.

[0011] In an illustrative embodiment, the driving device is a rotary electric cylinder.

[0012] When the gypsum board is transported and diverted by the diverting conveyor, the gypsum board enters the diverting conveyor from the material input direction and then exits the diverting conveyor from the material output direction. Specifically, all the diverting devices are first controlled to rotate all the electric rollers to a receiving position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material input direction, and then the rollers of all the electric rollers are controlled to rotate so that the gypsum board input from the material input direction can be completely input into the diverting conveyor. Multiple rollers jointly support the gypsum board, and then all the diverting devices are controlled to rotate all the electric rollers to a sending position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material output direction, and then the rollers of all the electric rollers are controlled to rotate so that the gypsum board on the rollers is output to the diverting conveyor in the material output direction, thereby realizing rapid diversion of the gypsum board.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or be understood by implementing the present application. Other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained by the schemes described in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solution of the present application and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present application, they are used to explain the technical solution of the present application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of the present application.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic top view of a steering conveyor in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a front view schematic diagram of a steering device in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The present application describes multiple embodiments, but the description is exemplary rather than restrictive, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that there may be more embodiments and implementations within the scope of the embodiments described in the present application. Although many possible feature combinations are shown in the drawings and discussed in the specific embodiments, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with any other feature or element in any other embodiment, or may replace any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0017] The present application includes and contemplates combinations of features and elements known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments, features and elements disclosed in the present application may also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form a unique invention scheme. Any features or elements of any embodiment may also be combined with features or elements from other invention schemes to form another unique invention scheme. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in the present application may be implemented individually or in any appropriate combination. Therefore, except for the limitations made according to the attached claims and their equivalents, the embodiments are not subject to other restrictions. In addition, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of protection of the attached claims.

[0018] In addition, when describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented the method and / or process as a specific sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not rely on the specific order of the steps described herein, the method or process should not be limited to the steps of the specific order described. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, other sequences of steps are also possible. Therefore, the specific sequence of the steps set forth in the specification should not be interpreted as a limitation to the claims. In addition, the claims for the method and / or process should not be limited to the steps of performing them in the order written, and those skilled in the art can easily understand that these sequences can be changed and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 A diverting conveyor 100 in an embodiment of the present application is shown. The diverting conveyor 100 comprises a plurality of diverting devices 1, which are arranged at intervals. Two adjacent diverting devices 1 do not interfere with each other during movement.

[0020] like Figure 2As shown, the steering device 1 includes a motorized roller 3, a bracket 2 and a driving device 4. The motorized roller 3 includes a roller 31 and a body 32. The roller 31 is configured as a cylinder. The body 32 is connected to the roller 31, and the body 32 can drive the roller 31 to rotate around the axis of the roller 31. The body 32 can be configured to drive the roller 31 to rotate in only one direction, or the body 32 can be configured to drive the roller 31 to rotate forwardly and reversely. The axis of the roller 31 is arranged horizontally.

[0021] The bracket 2 is a rigid structure and can bear weight. The bracket 2 can be arranged below the motorized roller 3. The bracket 2 is connected to the body 32 of the motorized roller 3. The bracket 2 and the body 32 can be connected by screws, bolts or welding.

[0022] The driving device 4 is connected to the bracket 2. The driving device 4 may be arranged below the bracket 2. The driving device 4 is connected to the bracket 2. The driving device 4 is configured to drive the motorized roller 3 to rotate around a vertical shaft by driving the bracket 2 to rotate, and the shaft passes through the center of the roller 31 of the motorized roller 3. The driving device 4 can control the rotation angle of the motorized roller 3.

[0023] The rollers 31 of the plurality of steering devices 1 are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the axes of the rollers 31 of the plurality of steering devices 1 are parallel to each other.

[0024] When the steering conveyor 100 is used to convey the gypsum board and to turn the gypsum board, the gypsum board enters the steering conveyor 100 from the material input direction and then exits the steering conveyor 100 from the material output direction, wherein the material input direction and the material output direction are both horizontal directions, and there is an angle between the material input direction and the material output direction, which can be 90°. Specifically, all steering devices 1 are first controlled to rotate all electric rollers 3 to a receiving position where the axis of the roller 31 is perpendicular to the material input direction, and then the rollers 31 of all electric rollers are controlled to rotate so that the gypsum board input from the material input direction can be completely input into the steering conveyor 100, and multiple rollers 31 jointly support the gypsum board, and then all steering devices 1 are controlled to rotate all electric rollers 3 to a sending position where the axis of the roller 31 is perpendicular to the material output direction, and then the rollers 31 of all electric rollers are controlled to rotate so that the gypsum board on the roller 31 is output from the steering conveyor 100 to the material output direction, thereby realizing rapid steering of the gypsum board.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, a plurality of steering devices 1 are arranged in a matrix. In this embodiment, 72 steering devices 1 are provided, arranged in 12 rows and 6 columns.

[0026] Arranging a plurality of steering devices 1 in a matrix can support the gypsum board more stably, and the plurality of steering devices 1 are also more stable when transporting the gypsum board.

[0027] In an illustrative embodiment, the steering conveyor 100 further includes a controller and a position detection device. The controller is a logic control unit of the steering conveyor 100. The controller can be a microcomputer or a PLC controller. The controller is electrically connected to the motorized rollers 3 and the drive device 4 of all the steering devices 1.

[0028] The position detection device is electrically connected to the controller. The position detection device can be a photoelectric sensor, a position switch, a depth camera, etc. The position detection device is used to detect whether the gypsum board entering the turning conveyor 100 moves to the preset turning position in the turning conveyor 100. The preset turning position is a pre-set position. After the gypsum board enters the turning conveyor 100, it needs to change direction at the preset turning position. The position detection device is configured to be triggered when the gypsum board reaches the preset turning position and send a trigger signal to the controller. The controller can determine that the gypsum board has reached the preset turning position in the turning conveyor 100 when receiving the trigger signal.

[0029] This embodiment also proposes a control method for the steering conveyor 100, which includes the following steps: Step S1: The controller controls all the steering devices 1 to rotate all the motorized rollers 3 to a receiving position where the axis of the rollers 31 is perpendicular to the material input direction, and then proceeds to step S2; Step S2: The controller controls the rollers 31 of all the motorized rollers to roll synchronously so that the gypsum board can be conveyed to the preset turning position in the turning conveyor 100 along the material input direction, and then proceeds to step S3; Step S3: The controller determines whether the position detection device detects that the gypsum board moves to the preset turning position in the turning conveyor 100, and if so, it proceeds to step S4, otherwise it proceeds to step S3; Step S4: The controller controls the roller 31 of the electric roller to stop rolling, and then proceeds to step S5; Step S5: The controller controls all the steering devices 1 to rotate all the motorized rollers 3 to a sending position where the axis of the rollers 31 is perpendicular to the material output direction, and then proceeds to step S6; Step S6: The controller controls the rollers 31 of all the motorized rollers to roll synchronously so that the gypsum boards on the rollers 31 are output to the diverting conveyor 100 along the material output direction, and then the process goes to step S1.

[0030] In this way, every time before a gypsum board enters the turning conveyor 100, the controller can rotate the motorized roller 3 until the axis of its roller 31 is perpendicular to the material input direction, and then control the roller 31 of the motorized roller 3 to roll so that the gypsum board is driven by the roller 31 and moves in the material input direction after contacting the roller 31. The preset turning position along the material input direction is set downstream of the gypsum board entry position of the turning conveyor 100. The gypsum board can move from the gypsum board entry position to the preset turning position along the material input direction. The preset turning position can be the middle area of ​​the bearing surface formed by all rollers 31. When the gypsum board moves to the preset turning position, the position detection device is triggered, and the controller controls the roller 31 to stop rolling, so that the gypsum board stays at the preset turning position. The controller then controls the steering device 1 to rotate the electric roller 3 to a sending position where the axis of the roller 31 is perpendicular to the material output direction, and finally controls the roller 31 of the electric roller 3 to roll to transport the gypsum board to the material output direction, so that the gypsum board is transported out of the steering conveyor 100, thereby completing the reversal of the gypsum board. The reversal process of the gypsum board is automatically controlled and has high efficiency.

[0031] In an illustrative embodiment, the angle between the material output direction and the material input direction is 90 degrees.

[0032] In this way, when the steering device 1 drives the motorized roller 3 to rotate back and forth between the receiving position and the sending position, the motorized roller 3 only needs to rotate 90°.

[0033] In an illustrative embodiment, the electric roller 3 includes a roller 31 and a body 32. The body 32 is in a straight strip shape and is inserted through the roller. Both ends of the body 32 extend out of the roller 31. A motor is provided in the body 32, and the motor is in transmission connection with the roller. The motor drives the roller 31 to roll relative to the body 32. The body 32 is also connected to the bracket 2. The electric roller 3 of this structure is compact and occupies little space.

[0034] In an illustrative embodiment, the support 2 includes a support 21, a first support rod 22, and a second support rod 23. The support 21 extends vertically, and the support 21 is connected to the first support rod 22 and the second support rod 23. The support 21, the first support rod 22, and the second support rod 23 may be welded. The first support rod 22 extends from the top of the support 21 to one end of the body 32 of the electric roller 3, and is connected to the body 32. The second support rod 23 extends from the top of the support 21 to the other end of the body 32 of the electric roller 3, and is connected to the body 32. The driving device 4 is arranged below the support 21 and is connected to the bottom end of the support 21.

[0035] The first support rod 22 and the second support rod 23 support the electric roller 3 from opposite ends of the electric roller 3, so that the electric roller 3 is installed more stably.

[0036] In an illustrative embodiment, the driving device 4 is a rotary electric cylinder or a servo motor.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0039] In the description of the present application, “plurality” means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0042] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0043] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A diverting conveyor, characterized in that: include: Multiple steering devices arranged at intervals; The steering device comprises a motorized roller with a horizontal axis, a bracket connected to the motorized roller, and a driving device connected to the bracket, wherein the driving device is used to drive the motorized roller to rotate around a vertical rotating shaft; Wherein, the rollers of the plurality of steering devices are arranged on the same horizontal plane, and the axes of the rollers of the plurality of steering devices are parallel to each other.

2. The diverting conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of steering devices are arranged in a matrix.

3. The diverting conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are 72 steering devices arranged in 12 rows and 6 columns.

4. The diverting conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes a controller and a position detection device; The controller is electrically connected to each of the steering devices and the position detection device; The controller is configured as follows: Control all steering devices to rotate all motorized rollers to a receiving position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material input direction; Control the rollers of all motorized rollers to roll synchronously so that the gypsum board can be conveyed to the preset turning position in the turning conveyor along the material input direction; Based on the position detection device detecting that the gypsum board moves to the preset turning position, controlling the roller of the electric roller to stop rolling; Control all steering devices to rotate all motorized rollers to the sending position where the axis of the rollers is perpendicular to the material output direction; The rollers of all motorized rollers are controlled to roll synchronously so that the gypsum boards on the rollers are output to the diverting conveyor in the material output direction.

5. The diverting conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle between the material output direction and the material input direction is 90 degrees.

6. The diverting conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The electric roller comprises a roller and a body penetrating the roller; The body is connected to the roller and the bracket, and the body is configured to drive the roller to rotate around its own axis.

7. The diverting conveyor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support comprises a vertically extending support, a first support rod extending from the top of the support to one end of the motorized roller, and a second support rod extending from the top of the support to the other end of the motorized roller; The first support rod and the second support rod are both connected to the fuselage.

8. The diverting conveyor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving device is arranged below the support column and connected to the bottom end of the support column.

9. The diverting conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The driving device is a rotary electric cylinder.

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