Transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials

Abstract

According to the transfer line capable of automatically correcting the materials, when a stop dog is in a material correction running state, the running linear speed is smaller than the running linear speed of a first conveying line, so that a linear speed difference is formed, the first conveying line can drive the materials to abut against the stop dog to be corrected, and the possibility of material deviation is reduced; the material conveying accuracy is improved, and meanwhile the machining rhythm of the whole production line is not affected. Compared with the mode that guardrails are arranged on the two sides of the conveying line to limit material deflection, the material transfer line can better adapt to materials of different sizes and shapes, and the universality and flexibility of the transfer line are improved. Due to the automatic control system, the requirement of manual intervention is reduced, and the operation complexity is reduced; meanwhile, compared with complex correcting devices such as a mechanical arm, the correcting device is relatively simple in structure, easy to install, debug and daily maintain and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of transfer line equipment, and in particular to a transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial production, material conveying systems are an indispensable part and are widely used in many fields such as manufacturing and logistics. Traditional material conveying systems usually include one or more conveyor belts to transport materials from one location to another. However, in actual application, due to various factors, the materials are prone to skew during the process of passing through the line body joints of each process, which not only affects the production efficiency, but also may lead to a decline in product quality.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, there are some conveying equipment with correction functions on the market. These devices generally adjust the position of materials by setting fixed baffles or using mechanical arms. However, fixed baffles cannot adapt to materials of different sizes and shapes, and although mechanical arms are highly flexible, they are complex in structure, high in cost, and slow in response, making it difficult to meet the needs of high-speed production lines.

[0004] The present invention is made based on the above situation. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials.

[0006] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials comprises a frame, wherein the frame is provided with a first conveyor line capable of conveying materials, a block which can move along the conveying direction of the first conveyor line and has a material correction operating state and a reset operating state is provided on one side of the first conveyor line, the frame is also provided with a driving component capable of driving the block to move, a first sensor capable of detecting material entering the first conveyor line, and a second sensor capable of detecting the block arriving at an output end of the first conveyor line, the transfer line also comprises a control system capable of controlling the driving component to drive the block to enter a material correction operating state after receiving a signal from the first sensor detecting material entering the first conveyor line, and a control system capable of controlling the driving component to drive the block to enter a reset operating state after receiving a signal from the second sensor detecting the block arriving at the output end of the first conveyor line, when the block is in the material correction operating state, the moving line speed of the block is lower than the operating line speed of the first conveyor line, and the first conveyor line drives the material to press against the block for correction.

[0008] As described above, a material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the driving component includes a second conveyor line, the second conveyor line includes a second conveyor belt component or a second conveyor chain component; the second conveyor belt component includes a second conveyor belt, a second pulley group and a first speed-regulating motor that drives the second pulley group to rotate; the second conveyor chain component includes a second conveyor chain, a second sprocket group and a second speed-regulating motor that drives the second sprocket group to rotate, and the block is fixedly connected to the conveying surface of the second conveyor line.

[0009] In the above-mentioned material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the conveying surface of the second conveying line is lower than the conveying surface of the first conveying line, and the upper surface of the stopper is higher than the conveying surface of the first conveying line.

[0010] As described above, a material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the first conveyor line includes a first conveyor belt assembly or a first conveyor chain assembly; the first conveyor belt assembly includes a first conveyor belt, a first pulley group and a first motor that drives the first pulley group to rotate; the first conveyor chain assembly includes a first conveyor chain, a first sprocket group and a second motor that drives the first sprocket group to rotate.

[0011] In the above-mentioned material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the operating line speed of the first conveyor line is S1, and the moving line speed of the block when it is in the material correction operating state is S2, S1 / S2=2 / 3.

[0012] In the above-mentioned material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the operating linear speed of the first conveyor line is S1, and the moving linear speed when the block is in the reset operating state is S3, S3 / S1≥2.

[0013] As described above, in a transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the first conveyor line includes a plurality of first conveyor belts arranged side by side and at intervals on a frame, and the second conveyor line includes a plurality of second conveyor belts arranged side by side and at intervals on a frame, and the first conveyor belts and the second conveyor belts are arranged alternately.

[0014] As described above, in a material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the multiple first conveyor belts are driven by a first motor to drive a rotating shaft to drive multiple first pulley groups to rotate, and the multiple second conveyor belts are driven by a first speed regulating motor to drive a rotating shaft to drive multiple second pulley groups to rotate.

[0015] As described above, in a material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the first conveying line includes a plurality of first conveying chains arranged side by side and at intervals on a frame, and the second conveying line includes a plurality of second conveying chains arranged side by side and at intervals on a frame, and the first conveying chains and the second conveying chains are arranged alternately.

[0016] As described above, in a material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, the multiple first conveyor chains are driven by a second motor to drive a rotating shaft to drive multiple first sprocket groups to rotate, and the multiple second conveyor belts are driven by a second speed regulating motor to drive a rotating shaft to drive multiple second sprocket groups to rotate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] In this case, when the block is in the material correction operation state, the running line speed is lower than the running line speed of the first conveyor line, thereby forming a line speed difference, so that the first conveyor line can drive the material to lean against the block for correction, reduce the possibility of material deviation, improve the accuracy of material transportation, and will not affect the processing rhythm of the entire production line. Compared with setting guardrails on both sides of the conveyor line to limit material deflection, the present application can better adapt to materials of different sizes and shapes, and increase the versatility and flexibility of the transfer line. The automated control system reduces the need for manual intervention and reduces the complexity of operation; at the same time, compared with complex correction devices such as robotic arms, the structure of the present application is relatively simple, easy to install, debug and maintain, and low cost. At the same time, the design of the entire transfer line is compact and reasonable, making full use of the limited space on the frame, and realizing efficient material correction function without affecting the layout of other production equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a top view schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a front view schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a side view schematic diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials is shown, comprising a frame 1, on which a first conveying line 2 capable of conveying a material 10 is provided, on one side of the first conveying line 2 is provided a stopper 3 capable of moving along the conveying direction of the first conveying line 2 and having a material correction operation state and a reset operation state, the frame 1 is also provided with a driving component 4 capable of driving the stopper 3 to move, a first sensor 5 capable of detecting that the material 10 enters the first conveying line 2, and a second sensor 6 capable of detecting that the stopper 3 arrives at the output end of the first conveying line 2, the transfer line also comprises a control system 7 capable of controlling the driving component 4 to drive the stopper 3 to enter a material correction operation state after receiving a signal from the first sensor 5 detecting that the material 10 enters the first conveying line 2, and a control system 7 capable of controlling the driving component 4 to drive the stopper 3 to enter a reset operation state after receiving a signal from the second sensor 6 detecting that the stopper 3 or the material 10 arrives at the output end of the first conveying line 2, when the stopper 3 is in the material correction operation state, the moving linear speed of the stopper 3 is lower than the operating linear speed of the first conveying line 2, and the first conveying line 2 drives the material 10 to abut against the stopper 3 for correction. The material 10 may be a plate or other products. The first sensor 5 and the second sensor 6 may both be photoelectric sensors or other types of sensors.

[0026] In this case, when the block 3 is in the material correction operation state, the running line speed is less than the running line speed of the first conveyor line 2, thereby forming a line speed difference, so that the first conveyor line 2 can drive the material 10 to lean against the block 3 for correction, reduce the possibility of material 10 deviation, improve the accuracy of material 10 transportation, and will not affect the processing rhythm of the entire production line. Compared with setting guardrails on both sides of the conveyor line to limit material deflection, the present application can better adapt to materials 10 of different sizes and shapes, and increase the versatility and flexibility of the transfer line. The automated control system 7 reduces the need for manual intervention and reduces the complexity of operation; at the same time, compared with complex correction devices such as robotic arms, the structure of the present application is relatively simple, easy to install, debug and maintain, and low cost. At the same time, the design of the entire transfer line is compact and reasonable, making full use of the limited space on the frame 1, and realizing efficient material correction function without affecting the layout of other production equipment.

[0027] In one embodiment, the control system 7 may be an electric control box, a PLC controller, or a computer terminal.

[0028] In one embodiment, the driving assembly 4 includes a second conveyor line, and the second conveyor line includes a second conveyor belt 41 assembly. The second conveyor belt 41 assembly includes a second conveyor belt 41, a second pulley set 42, and a first speed regulating motor 43 that drives the second pulley set 42 to rotate. The stopper 3 is fixedly connected to the conveying surface of the second conveyor line, wherein the conveying surface is the outer surface of the second conveyor belt 41. The stopper 3 can be connected to the second conveyor belt 41 by threaded fasteners or glue or other connecting structures. The first speed regulating motor 43 can be a servo motor, and of course it can also be other speed regulating motors.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second conveyor line includes a second conveyor chain assembly; the second conveyor chain assembly includes a second conveyor chain, a second sprocket group and a second speed regulating motor that drives the second sprocket group to rotate, the block 3 is fixedly connected to the conveying surface of the second conveyor line, wherein the conveying surface is the outer surface of the second conveyor chain, the block 3 can be connected to the second conveyor chain by threaded fasteners or glue or other connecting structures, and the second speed regulating motor can be a servo motor, and of course it can also be other speed regulating motors.

[0030] Furthermore, the conveying surface of the second conveying line is lower than the conveying surface of the first conveying line 2 , and the upper surface of the block 3 is higher than the conveying surface of the first conveying line 2 , so that the conveying surface of the second conveying line will not affect the movement of the material 10 .

[0031] In one embodiment, the first conveyor line 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 assembly; the first conveyor belt 21 assembly includes a first conveyor belt 21, a first pulley set 22, and a first motor 23 that drives the first pulley set 22 to rotate. The first motor 23 may be a servo motor, or other types of motors.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first conveyor line 2 includes a first conveyor chain assembly; the first conveyor chain assembly includes a first conveyor chain, a first sprocket set, and a second motor that drives the first sprocket set to rotate. The second motor may be a servo motor, or other types of motors.

[0033] In one embodiment, the running line speed of the first conveyor line 2 is S1, and the moving line speed of the block 3 when it is in the material correction running state is S2, S1 / S2=2 / 3, and the line speed difference between the block 3 and the material 10 is small, which reduces the impact force that may be generated when the two meet. This not only protects the material 10 from damage, but also reduces the wear of the block 3 and other mechanical parts caused by frequent collisions, and prolongs the service life of the equipment. At the same time, the material 10 can transition from a free state to a constrained state more smoothly, avoiding unstable factors caused by sudden stops or rapid changes. This is very important for maintaining the stable operation of the entire system, especially when handling fragile or sensitive materials. By reasonably setting the speed of the block 3, the driving component 4 can work in a more energy-saving manner without affecting the correction effect. This is because a lower speed usually corresponds to less energy consumption, especially in the case of long-term operation, this design helps to reduce energy consumption costs. Among them, the running line speed S1 is the same as the line speed of the conveyor line in the previous process.

[0034] In one embodiment, when the stopper 3 is in the reset operation state, the moving linear speed is S3, S3 / S1≥2, so that the stopper 3 can quickly return to the initial position to wait for the arrival of the next material 10.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first conveyor line 2 includes a plurality of first conveyor belts 21 arranged side by side and spaced apart on the frame 1, and the second conveyor line includes a plurality of second conveyor belts 41 arranged side by side and spaced apart on the frame 1, and the first conveyor belts 21 and the second conveyor belts 41 are arranged alternately.

[0036] By arranging the first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 41 alternately, more conveying paths can be realized in a limited space, thereby improving the space utilization of the entire system. Different numbers of conveyor belts are suitable for materials 10 of different sizes. If a conveyor belt fails, the other conveyor belts can still continue to work and maintain the basic material 10 conveying function. Since the conveyor belts are arranged alternately, it is not necessary to stop the entire production line when repairing or replacing a conveyor belt. Technicians can focus on the conveyor belts in a certain area without affecting the work of other parts, thereby simplifying the maintenance process.

[0037] Furthermore, the plurality of first conveyor belts 21 drive a rotating shaft 20 through a first motor 23 to drive the plurality of first pulley sets 22 to rotate, and the plurality of second conveyor belts 41 drive a rotating shaft 20 through a first speed regulating motor 43 to drive the plurality of second pulley sets 42 to rotate. Compared with the case where each conveyor belt is independently equipped with a driving device, this design reduces the number of motors and other driving components required, thereby simplifying the mechanical structure of the entire system. Since all conveyor belts are driven by the same motor through the rotating shaft 20 and the pulley set, the speed and phase between them can be kept highly consistent, ensuring that the material 10 is smoothly transmitted between different conveyor belts. The design of a single motor driving multiple conveyor belts is conducive to achieving more precise speed control, especially when fine-tuning or synchronous operation is required.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first conveyor line 2 includes a plurality of first conveyor chains arranged side by side and spaced on the frame 1, and the second conveyor line includes a plurality of second conveyor chains arranged side by side and spaced on the frame 1, and the first conveyor chains and the second conveyor chains are arranged alternately. The plurality of first conveyor chains drive a rotating shaft 20 through a second motor to drive a plurality of first sprocket groups to rotate, and the plurality of second conveyor belts 41 drive a rotating shaft 20 through a second speed regulating motor to drive a plurality of second sprocket groups to rotate. Compared with the case where each conveyor chain is independently equipped with a driving device, this design reduces the number of required motors and other driving components, thereby simplifying the mechanical structure of the entire system. Since all conveyor chains are driven by the same motor through the rotating shaft 20 and the pulley group, the speed and phase between them can be kept highly consistent, ensuring that the material 10 is smoothly transmitted between different conveyor chains. The design of a single motor driving multiple conveyor chains is conducive to achieving more precise speed control, especially when fine-tuning or synchronous operation is required.

[0039] Working principle:

[0040] The material 10 is transported to the first conveyor line 2 on the transfer line through the upper process equipment. After the first sensor 5 detects the entry of the material 10, it sends a signal to the control system 7, and the control system 7 issues an instruction to control the first motor 23 and the first speed regulating motor 43 to start. The linear speed of the first conveyor line 2 is consistent with the upper process equipment, and the linear speed of the stopper 3 is 2 / 3 of the linear speed of the first conveyor line 2, thus forming a linear speed difference of 1 / 3. When the material 10 moves on the first conveyor line 2, the fast first conveyor line 2 provides a thrust relative to the material 10, pushing the material 10 onto the stopper 3, thereby achieving the function of leaning against the material 10, and does not affect the conveying rhythm of the equipment. When the stopper 3 runs to the bend at the tail end, the second sensor 6 senses the stopper 3 and sends a signal to the control system 7, controlling the first speed regulating motor 43 to increase the speed to a speed greater than 2 times the linear speed of the first conveyor line 2, and quickly accelerates the stopper 3 to the start, waiting for the material 10 to enter, thereby achieving an action cycle.

Claims

1. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1), wherein the frame (1) is provided with a first conveying line (2) capable of conveying materials, a stopper (3) capable of moving along the conveying direction of the first conveying line (2) and having a material correction operation state and a reset operation state is provided on one side of the first conveying line (2), the frame (1) is also provided with a driving component (4) capable of driving the stopper (3) to move, a first sensor (5) capable of detecting that materials enter the first conveying line (2), and a second sensor (6) capable of detecting that the stopper (3) reaches the output end of the first conveying line (2), the transfer line further comprising a sensor (6) for receiving the first sensor (5) After detecting the signal that the material enters the first conveyor line (2), the driving component (4) can be controlled to drive the block (3) to enter the material correction operation state. After receiving the signal that the second sensor (6) detects that the block (3) arrives at the output end of the first conveyor line (2), the control system (7) can be controlled to drive the driving component (4) to drive the block (3) to enter the reset operation state. When the block (3) is in the material correction operation state, the moving line speed of the block (3) is lower than the running line speed of the first conveyor line (2), and the first conveyor line (2) drives the material to press against the block (3) for correction.

2. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component (4) includes a second conveyor line, and the second conveyor line includes a second conveyor belt (41) component or a second conveyor chain component; the second conveyor belt (41) component includes a second conveyor belt (41), a second pulley group (42) and a first speed regulating motor (43) for driving the second pulley group (42) to rotate; the second conveyor chain component includes a second conveyor chain, a second sprocket group and a second speed regulating motor for driving the second sprocket group to rotate, and the stopper (3) is fixedly connected to the conveying surface of the second conveyor line.

3. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying surface of the second conveying line is lower than the conveying surface of the first conveying line (2), and the upper surface of the stopper (3) is higher than the conveying surface of the first conveying line (2).

4. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (2) comprises a first conveyor belt (21) assembly or a first conveyor chain assembly; the first conveyor belt (21) assembly comprises a first conveyor belt (21), a first pulley set (22) and a first motor (23) for driving the first pulley set (22) to rotate; the first conveyor chain assembly comprises a first conveyor chain, a first sprocket set and a second motor for driving the first sprocket set to rotate.

5. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The operating line speed of the first conveying line (2) is S1, and the moving line speed of the block (3) when it is in the material correction operating state is S2, S1 / S2=2 / 3.

6. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The operating linear speed of the first conveying line (2) is S1, and the moving linear speed of the block (3) when it is in the reset operating state is S3, where S3 / S1≥2.

7. The material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (2) comprises a plurality of first conveyor belts (21) arranged side by side and at intervals on a frame (1), and the second conveyor line comprises a plurality of second conveyor belts (41) arranged side by side and at intervals on the frame (1), wherein the first conveyor belts (21) and the second conveyor belts (41) are arranged alternately.

8. The material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 7, characterized in that: The plurality of first conveyor belts (21) drive a rotating shaft through a first motor (23) to drive a plurality of first pulley groups (22) to rotate, and the plurality of second conveyor belts (41) drive a rotating shaft through a first speed regulating motor (43) to drive a plurality of second pulley groups (42) to rotate.

9. The material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (2) comprises a plurality of first conveyor chains arranged side by side and at intervals on the frame (1), and the second conveyor line comprises a plurality of second conveyor chains arranged side by side and at intervals on the frame (1), the first conveyor chains and the second conveyor chains being arranged alternately.

10. A material transfer line capable of automatically correcting materials according to claim 9, characterized in that: The plurality of first conveyor chains drive a rotating shaft through a second motor to drive a plurality of first sprocket groups to rotate, and the plurality of second conveyor belts (41) drive a rotating shaft through a second speed regulating motor to drive a plurality of second sprocket groups to rotate.

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