Multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment and method

Abstract

The invention discloses multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment and method. The multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment comprises a first support, and a second support is rotationally connected to the first support; the device further comprises two sets of elastic rails, one ends of the elastic rails are attached to the first support in a sliding mode, the other ends of the elastic rails are fixedly connected to the second support, and a plurality of tooth grooves are formed in the elastic rails at equal intervals. And the upper sides of the elastic rails are slidably connected with conveying tables, the lower sides of the conveying tables are fixedly connected with motor frames, the motor frames are fixedly connected with first motors, the output ends of the first motors are fixedly connected with gears through first rotating shafts, and the gears are meshed with the tooth grooves. Different discharging conveying belts can be switched through multi-angle adjustment, and the flexibility of a product circulation line is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of conveying technology, and in particular relates to a multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method. Background Art

[0002] Agricultural product conveying equipment (such as conveyor belts) is an indispensable equipment in the wholesale trade of agricultural products. For example, agricultural product conveying is required when sorting and packaging agricultural products. This kind of circulation and displacement not only requires high efficiency and accuracy, but also requires flexibility and adaptability of the product circulation process to cope with possible changes and emergencies. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to build a product conveying system that can adapt to different sorting and packaging needs and has high adjustability and scalability. Such a system can ensure that each agricultural product can be transported at the most optimized path and speed during the sorting and packaging process, thereby improving overall efficiency, reducing time waste, optimizing spatial layout, and also helping to reduce the cost of agricultural product transportation.

[0003] When agricultural products are in circulation, it is necessary to switch between different conveyor belts. Figure 1 In a specific usage scenario, there are two relatively arranged feed conveyor belts 1a, and there are several discharge conveyor belts 2a on the sides between the two. The products on the two feed conveyor belts 1a need to be transferred to a certain discharge conveyor belt 2a, so as to facilitate the gathering of products from two sources together. However, due to different products, sometimes it is necessary to gather the products on the discharge conveyor belt 2a on the left, sometimes it is necessary to gather the products on the discharge conveyor belt 2a on the right, and sometimes it is necessary to gather the products on the middle discharge conveyor belt 2a. Faced with this specific usage scenario, there is no relevant technology in the prior art that can solve this problem, so there is an urgent need for a multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment that can solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment and method, which has the advantages of being able to switch different discharge conveyor belts through multi-angle adjustment, thereby improving the flexibility of the product flow line and solving the problems of the prior art.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: a multi-angle adjustable conveying device includes a first bracket, on which a second bracket is rotatably connected; it also includes two sets of elastic rails, one end of each of the elastic rails is slidably fitted to the first bracket, and the other end of each of the elastic rails is fixedly connected to an end of the second bracket away from the first bracket 1, and the elastic rails are provided with a plurality of equidistantly arranged tooth grooves; the upper side of each of the elastic rails is slidably connected to a conveying platform, the lower side of each of the conveying platform is fixedly connected to a motor frame, a first motor is fixedly connected to the motor frame, and an output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to a gear via a first rotating shaft, and the gear is meshed with the tooth groove.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged in a T-shape, and two elastic rails are provided.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged in a cross shape, and four elastic rails are provided.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first bracket is provided with a first slide and a second slide arranged along the axial direction of the first bracket, the first slide and the second slide are connected, the first slide is slidably connected to a mounting seat, and the lower side of the second slide is slidably connected to a mounting plate; the second bracket is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft, the upper end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting seat through a bearing, and the lower end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting plate through a bearing; a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, the end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a U-shaped or L-shaped limit block, and the elastic track is slidably connected to the limit block; the upper end of the second rotating shaft extends to the upper end of the mounting seat, and the upper end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a second motor.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a slide groove is provided on the lower side of the conveying platform, the upper edge of the elastic track is located in the slide groove, a rolling element is provided on the upper wall of the slide groove, and the rolling end of the rolling element is attached to the upper edge of the elastic track.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rolling element includes a screw and a universal ball, the screw is rotatably connected to the conveying platform through a thread, and the universal ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the screw.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is a gap between the two side walls of the slide groove and the elastic track; the two side walls of the slide groove are fixedly connected with airbags, and two groups of airbags are fixedly connected with rollers on one side close to the elastic track, and the two groups of rollers are respectively attached to the two side walls of the elastic track.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the two groups of air bags are connected via an air pump; or the two groups of air bags are both connected to an air pump.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic track is connected to the second bracket via bolts, and the second bracket can be received in the second slideway.

[0014] A multi-angle adjustable conveying method uses the multi-angle adjustable conveying device and comprises the following steps:

[0015] The first bracket is fixedly connected between two oppositely arranged feed conveyor belts, and one end of the two elastic rails is aligned with the two feed conveyor belts respectively;

[0016] The other end of the elastic track is aligned with the required discharge conveyor belt by rotating the second bracket;

[0017] The products on the infeed conveyor belt arrive at the conveyor platform, and then the first motor rotates to move the gear along the tooth groove, thereby causing the conveyor platform to slide on the elastic track, and finally transporting the products to the outfeed conveyor belt.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The core of the multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment of the present invention is to realize flexible adjustment of the product conveying direction through the rotation connection of the first bracket and the second bracket, and the sliding and fixing design of the two sets of elastic tracks between the two. When working, first adjust the angle of the second bracket according to the discharge demand so that the other end of the elastic track is aligned with the target discharge conveyor belt. Then, start the first motor, and its output end engages with the tooth groove on the elastic track through the gear, driving the conveyor platform to slide on the elastic track. This design not only ensures that the product can be smoothly transferred from the feed conveyor belt to the designated discharge conveyor belt, but also can adapt to a variety of different discharge directions by changing the angle of the second bracket, greatly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the multi-angle adjustable conveying device provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 The embodiment 1 of the present invention provides Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A;

[0023] Figure 4 The embodiment 1 of the present invention provides Figure 2A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part B;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a right-side structural schematic diagram of a multi-angle adjustable conveying device provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 The embodiment 1 of the present invention provides Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle C part;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of the multi-angle adjustable conveying equipment provided in Example 2 of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1, first bracket; 2, second bracket; 3, elastic track; 4, tooth groove; 5, conveyor platform; 6, motor frame; 7, first motor; 8, gear; 9, first slideway; 10, second slideway; 11, mounting seat; 12, mounting plate; 14, connecting rod; 15, limit block; 16, second motor; 17, slideway; 18, rolling element; 181, screw; 182, universal ball; 19, airbag; 20, roller;

[0028] 1a, feeding conveyor belt; 2a, discharging conveyor belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the present invention, the following embodiments are given as examples and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] The structure of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 A multi-angle adjustable conveying device provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a first bracket 1, on which a second bracket 2 is rotatably connected; it also includes two sets of elastic rails 3, one end of each of the elastic rails 3 is slidably fitted on the first bracket 1, and the other end of each of the elastic rails 3 is fixedly connected to an end of the second bracket 2 away from the first bracket 1, and a plurality of equidistantly arranged tooth grooves 4 are provided on each of the elastic rails 3; a conveying platform 5 is slidably connected to the upper side of each of the elastic rails 3, a motor frame 6 is fixedly connected to the lower side of each of the conveying platform 5, a first motor 7 is fixedly connected to the motor frame 6, and an output end of the first motor 7 is fixedly connected to a gear 8 through a first rotating shaft, and the gear 8 is meshed with the tooth groove 4.

[0033] In a specific usage scenario, there are two relatively arranged feed conveyor belts 1a, and there are several discharge conveyor belts 2a on the sides between the two, and the products on the two feed conveyor belts 1a need to be transferred to one of the discharge conveyor belts 2a.

[0034] During installation, the first bracket 1 is fixedly connected between two oppositely arranged feed conveyor belts 1a, and one end of the two elastic rails 3 is aligned with the two feed conveyor belts 1a respectively. The second bracket 2 can be tilted so that the other end of the elastic rail 3 is aligned with one of the discharge conveyor belts 2a. When the other end of the elastic rail 3 is aligned with one of the discharge conveyor belts 2a, the product can be conveyed to the discharge conveyor belt 2a.

[0035] When in use, the product on the feeding conveyor belt 1a can reach the conveying platform 5 (for example, by grabbing it with an additional device or manually), and then the first motor 7 rotates to move the gear 8 along the tooth groove 4, thereby making the conveying platform 5 slide on the elastic track 3, and finally transport the product to the discharging conveyor belt 2a. It should be noted that the two conveying platforms 5 can move synchronously or alternately.

[0036] See also Figure 1 , the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are arranged in a T shape, and two elastic rails 3 are arranged. This arrangement is suitable for the use scenario where several discharge conveyor belts 2a are on the same side. It should be noted that the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 can be hinged or connected by hinge rotation, both of which are within the protection scope of this application. In addition, in a feasible embodiment, the following arrangement can also be performed:

[0037] The first bracket 1 is provided with a first slide 9 and a second slide 10 arranged along the axial direction of the first bracket 1, the first slide 9 and the second slide 10 are connected, a mounting seat 11 is slidably connected in the first slide 9, and a mounting plate 12 is slidably connected on the lower side of the second slide 10; a second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second bracket 2, the upper end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting seat 11 through a bearing, and the lower end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 12 through a bearing; a connecting rod 14 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 12, and a U-shaped or L-shaped limit block 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 14, and the elastic track 3 is slidably connected to the limit block 15 (the function of the limit block 15 is to limit the elastic track 3); the upper end of the second rotating shaft extends to the upper end of the mounting seat 11, and the upper end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second motor 16.

[0038] Through this configuration, the second bracket 2 can be driven to rotate by the second motor 16. The second motor 16 is configured as a servo motor, so that the inclination of the second bracket 2 can be accurately adjusted, thereby switching to different discharge conveyor belts 2a.

[0039] In the specific setting, the mounting seat 11 and the mounting plate 12 can be fixedly mounted on the first bracket 1, or can be moved left and right along the first slide 9 and the second slide 10 by a certain length (fixed by bolts after movement), so as to adjust the position of the second bracket 2, and then adjust the position of the elastic track 3. Preferably, the connecting rod 14 is set as one of an electric push rod, a pneumatic telescopic rod, and a hydraulic telescopic rod. Through this setting, the connecting rod 14 can be extended or shortened, and then the distance between the limit block 15 and the mounting plate 12 can be adjusted, so as to adjust the curvature of the elastic track 3.

[0040] Furthermore, a slide groove 17 is provided at the lower side of the conveying platform 5, the upper edge of the elastic track 3 is located in the slide groove 17, and a rolling member 18 is provided on the upper wall of the slide groove 17, and the rolling end of the rolling member 18 is attached to the upper edge of the elastic track 3. By providing the rolling member 18, the resistance when the conveying platform 5 moves along the elastic track 3 can be reduced.

[0041] Specifically, the rolling element 18 includes a screw rod 181 and a universal ball 182. The screw rod 181 is rotatably connected to the conveying platform 5 through a thread, and the universal ball 182 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the screw rod 181. With this arrangement, when the screw rod 181 is rotated, the height of the conveying platform 5 can be fine-tuned.

[0042] Preferably, there is a gap between the two side walls of the slide groove 17 and the elastic track 3; the two side walls of the slide groove 17 are fixedly connected with airbags 19, and two groups of airbags 19 are fixedly connected with rollers 20 on one side close to the elastic track 3, and the two groups of rollers 20 are respectively attached to the two side walls of the elastic track 3.

[0043] Through this arrangement, since the airbag 19 has the function of elastic deformation, when the curvature of the elastic track 3 increases or decreases, the deformation of the airbag 19 can make the roller 20 and the elastic track 3 fit together, thereby limiting the conveying platform 5. It should be noted that if the slide groove 17 is only an arc groove, when the curvature of the elastic track 3 increases or decreases, the curvature of the arc groove cannot be changed, so the arc groove will jam the elastic track 3, and the above arrangement can solve this problem.

[0044] Furthermore, the two groups of air bags 19 are connected by an air pump; or the two groups of air bags 19 are connected to an air pump. With this arrangement, the gas in one air bag 19 can be reduced, and the gas in the other air bag 19 can be increased. With this arrangement, the position of the conveying platform 5 can be fine-tuned. It has the following advantages: the center of gravity of the conveying platform 5 can be adjusted, so that the products on the conveying platform 5 are more stable.

[0045] Preferably, a connection hole is provided at the end of the elastic track 3, and the connection hole can combine multiple elastic tracks 3 to form a longer track, such as a semicircular track.

[0046] Furthermore, the elastic track 3 is connected to the second bracket 2 by bolts, and the second bracket 2 can be received in the second slideway 10. When in use, the elastic track 3 to be removed can be removed by removing the bolts, and then the second bracket 2 can be rotated to receive the second bracket 2 in the second slideway 10, so that the elastic track 3 that has not been removed becomes a linear track. If one of the feed conveyor belts 1a is reversed, the product on the forward-rotating feed conveyor belt 1a can be transported to the reversed feed conveyor belt 1a, thereby realizing linear transportation of the product.

[0047] Furthermore, when there are four elastic tracks 3, remove one of the groups that can form a hyperbola, and then rotate the second bracket 2 so that the second bracket 2 is received in the second slide 10, so that the remaining two elastic tracks 3 can be converted into straight tracks. At this time, connect the two conveying platforms 5 (for example, by bolts) to synchronously convey the products, thereby improving the bearing capacity and balance force.

[0048] A multi-angle adjustable conveying method uses the multi-angle adjustable conveying device and comprises the following steps:

[0049] Step 1, fix the first bracket 1 between two oppositely arranged feeding conveyor belts 1a, and align one end of the two elastic rails 3 with the two feeding conveyor belts 1a respectively;

[0050] Step 2, aligning the other end of the elastic track 3 with the required discharge conveyor belt 2a by rotating the second bracket 2;

[0051] Step 3, the product on the feed conveyor belt 1a arrives on the conveyor platform 5, then the first motor 7 rotates to move the gear 8 along the tooth groove 4, thereby causing the conveyor platform 5 to slide on the elastic track 3, and finally transporting the product to the discharge conveyor belt 2a.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] See also Figure 7 , which is different from Example 1, the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2 are arranged in a cross shape, and four elastic tracks 3 are arranged. In this arrangement, four elastic tracks 3 and a conveying platform 5 can be carried. And the elastic track 3 is centrally symmetrical with respect to the connecting axis of the first bracket 1 and the second bracket 2, forming a symmetrical hyperbolic track. This arrangement is suitable for the scene of double-sided discharge.

[0054] Working principle of the present invention:

[0055] Products on the infeed conveyor first arrive on the conveyor table.

[0056] Start the first motor, drive the gear to move in the tooth groove, and drive the conveyor to slide on the elastic track, ensuring that the product can be accurately and stably transferred to the designated discharge conveyor belt.

[0057] As needed, the two conveyor tables can move synchronously to transport products simultaneously, or they can run alternately to improve the transport efficiency.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device, comprising a first bracket (1), characterized in that: The first bracket (1) is rotatably connected to a second bracket (2); It also comprises two sets of elastic rails (3), one end of each of the elastic rails (3) is slidably fitted on the first bracket (1), and the other end of each of the elastic rails (3) is fixedly connected to an end of the second bracket (2) away from the first bracket (1), and each of the elastic rails (3) is provided with a plurality of tooth grooves (4) arranged at equal distances; The upper side of the elastic rail (3) is slidably connected to a conveying platform (5), the lower side of the conveying platform (5) is fixedly connected to a motor frame (6), the motor frame (6) is fixedly connected to a first motor (7), the output end of the first motor (7) is fixedly connected to a gear (8) via a first rotating shaft, and the gear (8) is meshed with the tooth groove (4).

2. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket (1) and the second bracket (2) are arranged in a T-shape, and two elastic rails (3) are provided.

3. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket (1) and the second bracket (2) are arranged in a cross shape, and four elastic rails (3) are provided.

4. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first bracket (1) is provided with a first slideway (9) and a second slideway (10) arranged along the axial direction of the first bracket (1); the first slideway (9) and the second slideway (10) are connected; a mounting seat (11) is slidably connected in the first slideway (9); and a mounting plate (12) is slidably connected at the lower side of the second slideway (10); A second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second bracket (2); the upper end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting seat (11) via a bearing, and the lower end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (12) via a bearing; A connecting rod (14) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (12), a U-shaped or L-shaped limit block (15) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod (14), and the elastic track (3) is slidably connected to the limit block (15); The upper end of the second rotating shaft extends to the upper end of the mounting seat (11), and the upper end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a second motor (16).

5. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: A slide groove (17) is provided on the lower side of the conveying platform (5), the upper edge of the elastic track (3) is located in the slide groove (17), and a rolling element (18) is provided on the upper wall of the slide groove (17), and the rolling end of the rolling element (18) is in contact with the upper edge of the elastic track (3).

6. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The rolling element (18) comprises a screw rod (181) and a universal ball (182); the screw rod (181) is rotatably connected to the conveying platform (5) through a thread, and the universal ball (182) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the screw rod (181).

7. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: There is a gap between the two side walls of the slide groove (17) and the elastic track (3); Both side walls of the slide groove (17) are fixedly connected with air bags (19), and two groups of the air bags (19) are fixedly connected with rollers (20) on one side close to the elastic track (3), and the two groups of the rollers (20) are respectively attached to the two side walls of the elastic track (3).

8. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The two groups of air bags (19) are connected via an air pump; or the two groups of air bags (19) are both connected to an air pump.

9. A multi-angle adjustable conveying device and method as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic track (3) is connected to the second bracket (2) via bolts, and the second bracket (2) can be received in the second slideway (10).

10. A multi-angle adjustable conveying method, characterized in that: The multi-angle adjustable conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is used, and comprises the following steps: The first bracket (1) is fixedly connected between two oppositely arranged feeding conveyor belts (1a), and one end of the two elastic rails (3) is respectively aligned with the two feeding conveyor belts (1a); The second bracket (2) is rotated to align the other end of the elastic track (3) with the required discharge conveyor belt (2a); The product on the feed conveyor belt (1a) arrives on the conveyor platform (5), and then the first motor (7) rotates to make the gear (8) move along the tooth groove (4), thereby making the conveyor platform (5) slide on the elastic track (3), and finally transporting the product to the discharge conveyor belt (2a).

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