A component conveyor line

Abstract

This invention discloses a parts conveying line, including a shelf, a prompter, a control terminal, parts boxes, and a conveying mechanism. The shelf is provided with multiple storage spaces for placing parts to be sorted. Each storage space has an inlet and an outlet opposite to the inlet. The prompter is installed on the edge of the outlet. The control terminal is communicatively connected to the prompter. The parts box has multiple slots for holding different parts. The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor frame, a conveyor belt, a recycling component, and a delivery component. The conveyor frame is adapted to transport the parts box from the recycling component to the delivery component. The delivery component is adapted to transport the parts box from the conveyor frame to the conveyor belt. The recycling component is adapted to transport the parts box from the conveyor belt to the conveyor frame. This parts conveying line occupies little space and can effectively reduce parts selection errors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle component assembly and handling, and more specifically to a component conveying line. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of car seats, a variety of parts of different sizes and shapes are required. The parts provided by the supplier are all provided according to a uniform specification. After receiving the parts, the staff needs to select the required parts according to the production product, and then supply the selected parts to the production staff so that the production staff can assemble and produce the product.

[0003] However, during the selection and matching of parts, it is easy to select the wrong parts or omit them, which will cause production personnel to need to retrieve the parts again, affecting production efficiency. In addition, if the parts shelves are placed next to each work station on the production line, they will occupy a large space, making each work station occupy a large area, resulting in a large overall footprint of the production line and wasting space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to invent a component conveying line that occupies less space and can effectively reduce component selection errors.

[0005] A component conveying line, comprising:

[0006] The shelf has multiple storage spaces for placing parts to be sorted, and each storage space has a feed inlet and a discharge outlet opposite to the feed inlet.

[0007] A prompter is installed on the edge of the discharge port;

[0008] A control terminal is communicatively connected to the indicator;

[0009] The parts box has multiple slots for holding different parts, and the shape of each slot corresponds to the shape of the parts.

[0010] A transfer mechanism includes a transfer frame, a conveyor belt, a recycling component, and a delivery component. The recycling component is installed at one end of the transfer frame, and the delivery component is installed at the other end of the transfer frame. The transfer frame is adapted to transport the parts box from the recycling component to the delivery component. The delivery component is adapted to transfer the parts box on the transfer frame to the conveyor belt, and the recycling component is adapted to transfer the parts box on the conveyor belt to the transfer frame.

[0011] Furthermore, a label is provided on the edge of the discharge port, and the surface of the label is provided with the part's serial number, code, and image information.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an electric cabinet door installed at the discharge port, the electric cabinet door being communicatively connected to the control terminal.

[0013] Furthermore, a reference label is provided on the edge of the placement slot, and the surface of the reference label is provided with item number information, code information and image information.

[0014] Furthermore, the indicator includes an indicator light and a sensor, both of which are communicatively connected to the control terminal.

[0015] Furthermore, the surface of the transfer rack is formed with a sliding surface that slides in conjunction with the parts box. One end of the sliding surface along its length is a recycling end, and the other end is a delivery end. The recycling component is disposed at the recycling end, and the delivery component is disposed at the delivery end.

[0016] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a feeding drive cylinder, a feeding component, and a feeding connector. The feeding connector is disposed between the transmission frame and the conveyor belt and is inclined. One end of the feeding connector is connected to the transmission frame, and the other end is connected to the conveyor belt. The feeding component is installed on the drive end of the feeding drive cylinder. The surface of the feeding component is inclined, and a first opening is provided on the surface of the feeding end. The feeding drive cylinder is installed in the first opening. When the part box moves above the first opening, the feeding drive cylinder is adapted to drive the feeding component to extend out of the first opening so that the feeding component abuts against the bottom of the part box, thereby driving the part box to slide along the surface of the feeding component to the feeding connector, and then slide along the surface of the feeding connector onto the conveyor belt.

[0017] Furthermore, the recycling assembly includes a recycling frame, a recycling cylinder, a connecting seat, a recycling rod, and a recycling lever. The recycling frame is provided with a recycling channel, the inlet of which faces the conveyor belt, and the outlet of which faces the transmission frame. The recycling cylinder is mounted on the recycling frame, and the connecting seat is mounted on the drive end of the recycling cylinder. One end of the recycling rod is fixedly connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is hinged to the recycling lever. A limiting member is provided at the hinged end of the recycling rod and the recycling lever, and the limiting member is adapted to limit the rotation direction of the recycling lever.

[0018] Furthermore, the recycling assembly also includes a lifting recycling cylinder and a recycling component. The recycling component is installed at an angle on the drive end of the lifting recycling cylinder. The outlet of the recycling channel faces the recycling end. A second opening is provided at the bottom of the recycling channel. The second opening is located near the outlet of the recycling channel. The lifting recycling cylinder is installed in the second opening. When the part box slides along the recycling channel to the outlet of the recycling channel, the lifting recycling cylinder drives the recycling component to extend out of the second opening so that the recycling component abuts against the part box, thereby driving the part box to move from the outlet of the recycling channel to the recycling end.

[0019] Furthermore, the sliding surface is provided with rollers.

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] This invention features multiple storage spaces on the shelf for storing parts to be sorted, allowing for centralized placement of parts, saving space, and facilitating quick retrieval of the correct parts by staff. Combined with a set of indicator lights and a control terminal, the control terminal can sequentially control the indicator lights to illuminate, allowing staff to retrieve parts according to the lighting order, reducing the probability of picking the wrong parts. Furthermore, the corresponding part-shaped placement slots on the part boxes further reduce the probability of picking the wrong parts through multiple methods. Since the placement slots are adapted to the shape of the parts, they effectively prevent parts from shaking during transportation, thus avoiding damage. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a component conveying line according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in a component conveying line according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a delivery component in a parts conveying line according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a delivery drive cylinder in a component conveying line according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recycling component in a parts conveying line according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a recycling component in a parts conveying line according to the present invention from another angle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and recovery cylinder in a parts conveying line according to the present invention;

[0030] Reference numerals: 10, shelf; 101, storage space; 20, indicator; 201, indicator light; 202, sensor; 30, component box; 40, transmission mechanism; 401, transmission rack; 402, conveyor belt; 403, recycling assembly; 4031, recycling rack; 4032, recycling cylinder; 4033, connecting seat; 4034, recycling rod; 4035, recycling lever; 4036, recycling channel; 4037, limiting component; 4038, lifting recycling cylinder; 4039, recycling component; 404, delivery assembly; 4041, delivery drive cylinder; 4042, feeding component; 4043, feeding connector; 4044, first opening. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] like Figure 1-8 As shown, a component conveying line includes...

[0036] Shelf 10, which is provided with multiple storage spaces 101 for placing parts to be sorted. Each storage space 101 has a feeding port and a discharging port opposite to the feeding port.

[0037] Indicator 20 is installed on the edge of the discharge port;

[0038] The control terminal is communicatively connected to the indicator 20.

[0039] The parts box 30 has multiple slots for holding different parts, and the shape of the slots corresponds to the shape of the parts.

[0040] The transfer mechanism 40 includes a transfer frame 401, a conveyor belt 402, a recycling component 403, and a delivery component 404. The recycling component 403 is installed at one end of the transfer frame 401, and the delivery component 404 is installed at the other end of the transfer frame 401. The transfer frame 401 is adapted to transport the part box 30 from the recycling component 403 to the delivery component 404. The delivery component 404 is adapted to transfer the part box 30 on the transfer frame 401 to the conveyor belt 402. The recycling component 403 is adapted to transfer the part box 30 on the conveyor belt 402 to the transfer frame 401.

[0041] In use, the operator places the same type of parts in the same storage space 101. When the required parts are being prepared for the production line, the control terminal indicator 20 lights up. The operator takes out the parts from the discharge port indicated by the indicator 20 and places them in the corresponding slots on the part box 30. After the part box 30 is full, the operator places it on the transfer rack 401. The transfer rack 401 transfers the part box 30 to the delivery component 404, which then transfers it to the conveyor belt 402. The conveyor belt 402 transports the full part box 30 to the production line. The operator takes out the full part box 30 and places the empty part box 30 on the conveyor belt 402, which is then transferred to the transfer rack 401 by the recycling component 403.

[0042] This invention provides multiple storage spaces 101 on the shelf 10 for storing parts to be sorted, allowing for centralized placement of parts, saving space, and facilitating quick retrieval of the correct parts by staff. Furthermore, the invention integrates with a control terminal, where the terminal sequentially illuminates the indicator 20, enabling staff to retrieve parts according to the illuminated order, thus reducing the probability of picking the wrong part. Combined with corresponding part-shaped placement slots on the part box 30, the invention further reduces the probability of picking the wrong part through multiple methods. Moreover, the matching shape of the placement slots with the parts effectively prevents parts from shifting and becoming damaged during transportation.

[0043] Specifically, to further reduce the probability of picking the wrong part, in this invention, a label is also provided on the edge of each discharge port, and the label surface is provided with the part number information, code information and picture information contained in the storage space 101 corresponding to the discharge port. When picking up the part, the staff can match the part number information and code information marked on the part with the code information and code information on the label, thereby effectively reducing the probability of picking the wrong part.

[0044] In addition, in this embodiment, a reference label is provided on the edge of the placement slot. The surface of the reference label is provided with item number information, code information and image information. When placing the parts, the staff can compare the part number information and code information marked on the parts with the item number information, code information and image information on the reference label. By checking multiple aspects of information, the probability of picking the wrong parts can be effectively reduced.

[0045] Specifically, in this invention, an electric cabinet door is also installed at the discharge port, and the electric cabinet door is communicatively connected to the control terminal.

[0046] During operation, the control terminal sequentially controls the corresponding discharge port indicator 20 to light up, the electric cabinet door to open, and the other electric cabinet doors to close, thereby effectively preventing the wrong parts from being picked up.

[0047] In addition, the indicator 20 includes an indicator light 201 and a sensor 202, both of which are communicatively connected to the control terminal.

[0048] During operation, the control terminal illuminates indicator light 201. The worker removes the part from the discharge port illuminated by indicator light 201, then touches sensor 202. Sensor 202 transmits the part removal information to the control terminal. Upon receiving the part removal information, the control terminal controls the currently illuminated indicator light 201 and the opened electric cabinet door to close. Then, it controls the next indicator light 201 and the electric cabinet door to open, allowing the worker to remove the part.

[0049] To facilitate the sliding of the parts box 30 along the surface of the transfer rack 401, in this embodiment, a sliding surface is formed on the surface of the transfer rack 401 to slide with the parts box 30. This allows the operator to push the parts box 30 along the surface of the transfer rack 401 after it is filled. Specifically, one end of the sliding surface along its length is the recycling end, and the other end is the delivery end. The recycling component 403 is disposed at the recycling end, and the delivery component 404 is disposed at the delivery end.

[0050] In addition, to facilitate the sliding of the parts box 30 along the sliding surface, rollers are provided on the surface of the sliding surface in this embodiment.

[0051] Of course, a belt driven by an electric roller can also be used on the sliding surface.

[0052] In this invention, the feeding assembly 404 includes a feeding drive cylinder 4041, a feeding component 4042, and a feeding connector 4043. The feeding connector 4043 is disposed between the transmission frame 401 and the conveyor belt 402 and is inclined. One end of the feeding connector 4043 is connected to the transmission frame 401, and the other end is connected to the conveyor belt 402. The feeding component 4042 is installed on the drive end of the feeding drive cylinder 4041. The surface of the feeding component 4042 is inclined, and a first feeding end surface is formed. An opening 4044 is provided, and a delivery drive cylinder 4041 is installed inside the first opening 4044. When the part box 30 moves above the first opening 4044, the delivery drive cylinder 4041 is adapted to drive the feeding member 4042 to extend out of the first opening 4044 so that the feeding member 4042 abuts against the bottom of the part box 30, thereby driving the part box 30 to slide along the surface of the feeding member 4042 to the feeding connector 4043, and then slide along the surface of the feeding connector 4043 onto the conveyor belt 402.

[0053] During operation, the component box 30 moves to the position of the first opening 4044, and the delivery drive cylinder 4041 is activated, driving the feeding component 4042 to extend out of the first opening 4044. The feeding component 4042 contacts the bottom of the component box 30. Since the feeding component 4042 is inclined, after the component box 30 contacts the feeding component 4042, it can slide along the inclined surface of the feeding component 4042 onto the feeding connector 4043. The component box 30 is then conveyed to the conveyor belt 402 via the inclined feeding connector 4043, and then conveyed to the production line by the conveyor belt 402.

[0054] Of course, in order to prevent the parts box 30 from falling from both ends of the transfer rack 401 when the transfer rack 401 is transferring the parts box 30, baffles for the parts box 30 are also provided at both ends of the transfer rack 401 to block the parts box 30.

[0055] In this embodiment, the feeding component 4042 may consist of two parallel and spaced roller sets and a fixed frame connecting the roller sets to the delivery drive cylinder 4041. The roller sets are composed of multiple rollers with parallel axes, and the multiple rollers are evenly arranged along the same straight line. With this arrangement, firstly, the contact surface between the feeding component 4042 and the component box 30 can be reduced, thereby reducing the relative friction between the two. Secondly, the arrangement of the rollers facilitates the sliding of the component box 30 toward the feeding connector 4043 when the feeding component 4042 pushes against the component box 30.

[0056] In addition, to facilitate the transportation of the parts box 30, in this embodiment, the feeding connector 4043 can be composed of two parallel and spaced roller sets, and to prevent it from falling from both sides, a baffle is also installed on the opposite side of the two roller sets.

[0057] Preferably, in this embodiment, the recycling assembly 403 includes a recycling frame 4031, a recycling cylinder 4032, a connecting seat 4033, a recycling rod 4034, and a recycling paddle 4035. The recycling frame 4031 is provided with a recycling channel 4036, the inlet of which faces the conveyor belt 402 and the outlet of which faces the transmission frame 401. The recycling cylinder 4032 is mounted on the recycling frame 4031, and the connecting seat 4033 is mounted on the drive end of the recycling cylinder 4032. One end of the recycling rod 4034 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 4033, and the other end is hinged to the recycling paddle 4035. A limiting member 4037 is provided at the hinge end of the recycling rod 4034 and the recycling paddle 4035. The limiting member 4037 is adapted to limit the rotation direction of the recycling paddle 4035.

[0058] During operation, the conveyor belt 402 transports the parts box 30 to the entrance of the recycling channel 4036. The recycling cylinder 4032 drives the recycling rod 4034 to move towards the entrance. During this process, the recycling lever 4035 contacts the wall of the parts box 30 and rotates around its hinged end with the recycling rod 4034, thus passing over the wall of the parts box 30. After passing over the wall of the parts box 30, the recycling lever 4035 will return to its original position under the action of gravity, allowing part of the recycling lever 4035 to fall into the parts box 30. Inside the 0, the recovery cylinder 4032 drives the recovery rod 4034 to move toward the outlet direction. The recovery lever 4035 will abut against the inner wall of the parts box 30. Due to the blocking effect of the limiting member 4037, the recovery lever 4035 will not rotate relative to the parts box 30 after it abuts. As a result, during the movement of the recovery rod 4034 toward the outlet direction, the recovery lever 4035 can drive the parts box 30 to move together and enter the recovery channel 4036, and be transported to the transfer rack 401 through the recovery channel 4036.

[0059] Furthermore, to facilitate the movement of the parts box 30 along the recycling channel 4036 to the transfer rack 401, in this embodiment, the recycling channel 4036 is inclined, and the entrance height of the recycling channel 4036 is higher than the exit height of the recycling channel 4036, so that the parts box 30 can slide along the inclined recycling channel 4036 to the transfer rack 401 after entering the recycling channel 4036. Of course, to further facilitate the sliding of the parts box 30, rollers can be provided on the bottom surface of the recycling channel 4036 or a motor-driven transmission roller can be used.

[0060] More specifically, in this invention, the recycling assembly 403 further includes a lifting recycling cylinder 4038 and a recycling component 4039. The recycling component 4039 is obliquely installed on the drive end of the lifting recycling cylinder 4038. The outlet of the recycling channel 4036 faces the recycling end. A second opening is provided at the bottom of the recycling channel 4036. The second opening is located near the outlet of the recycling channel 4036. The lifting recycling cylinder 4038 is installed in the second opening. When the part box 30 slides along the recycling channel 4036 to the outlet of the recycling channel 4036, the lifting recycling cylinder 4038 drives the recycling component 4039 to extend out of the second opening so that the recycling component 4039 abuts against the part box 30, thereby driving the part box 30 to move from the outlet of the recycling channel 4036 to the recycling end.

[0061] When the parts box 30 moves along the inclined recycling channel 4036 to the outlet of the recycling channel 4036, the parts box 30 will be positioned above the second opening. The lifting recycling cylinder 4038 is activated, driving the recycling component 4039 to extend out of the second opening and contact the parts box 30. After contact with the recycling component 4039, the parts box 30 will slide along the inclined surface of the recycling component 4039, thereby sliding out through the outlet of the recycling channel 4036 and falling onto the transfer frame 401. To facilitate the sliding of the parts box 30 relative to the recycling component 4039 and the recycling channel 4036, in this embodiment, rollers can be provided on the surface of the recycling channel 4036 and the recycling component 4039, or the recycling channel 4036 and the recycling component 4039 can be configured as a roller group composed of multiple rollers, or two roller groups composed of multiple rollers can be used, as long as it facilitates the sliding of the parts box 30.

[0062] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted herein.

Claims

1. A component conveying line, characterized in that: include The shelf has multiple storage spaces for placing parts to be sorted, and each storage space has a feed inlet and a discharge outlet opposite to the feed inlet. A prompter is installed on the edge of the discharge port; A control terminal is communicatively connected to the indicator; The parts box has multiple slots for holding different parts, and the shape of each slot corresponds to the shape of the parts. A transfer mechanism includes a transfer frame, a conveyor belt, a recycling component, and a delivery component. The recycling component is installed at one end of the transfer frame, and the delivery component is installed at the other end of the transfer frame. The transfer frame is adapted to transport the parts box from the recycling component to the delivery component. The delivery component is adapted to transfer the parts box on the transfer frame to the conveyor belt, and the recycling component is adapted to transfer the parts box on the conveyor belt to the transfer frame. The surface of the transfer rack is formed with a sliding surface that slides with the parts box. One end of the sliding surface along its length is a recycling end and the other end is a delivery end. The recycling component is disposed at the recycling end and the delivery component is disposed at the delivery end. The feeding assembly includes a feeding drive cylinder, a feeding component, and a feeding connector. The feeding connector is disposed between the transmission frame and the conveyor belt and is inclined. One end of the feeding connector is connected to the transmission frame, and the other end is connected to the conveyor belt. The feeding component is installed on the drive end of the feeding drive cylinder. The surface of the feeding component is inclined, and a first opening is formed on the surface of the feeding end. The feeding drive cylinder is installed in the first opening. When the part box moves above the first opening, the feeding drive cylinder is adapted to drive the feeding component to extend out of the first opening so that the feeding component abuts against the bottom of the part box, thereby driving the part box to slide along the surface of the feeding component to the feeding connector, and then slide along the surface of the feeding connector onto the conveyor belt. The recycling assembly includes a recycling frame, a recycling cylinder, a connecting seat, a recycling rod, and a recycling lever. The recycling frame is provided with a recycling channel, the inlet of which faces the conveyor belt and the outlet of which faces the transmission frame. The recycling cylinder is mounted on the recycling frame, and the connecting seat is mounted on the drive end of the recycling cylinder. One end of the recycling rod is fixedly connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is hinged to the recycling lever. A limiting member is provided at the hinged end of the recycling rod and the recycling lever, and the limiting member is adapted to restrict the rotation direction of the recycling lever.

2. A component conveying line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the discharge port is also provided with a label, and the surface of the label is provided with the part's number information, code information and image information.

3. A component conveying line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an electric cabinet door installed at the discharge port, the electric cabinet door being communicatively connected to the control terminal.

4. A component conveying line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reference label is provided on the edge of the placement slot, and the surface of the reference label is provided with item number information, code information and image information.

5. A component conveying line according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The indicator includes an indicator light and a sensor, both of which are communicatively connected to the control terminal.

6. A component conveying line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling assembly also includes a lifting recycling cylinder and a recycling component. The recycling component is installed at an angle on the drive end of the lifting recycling cylinder. The outlet of the recycling channel faces the recycling end. A second opening is provided at the bottom of the recycling channel. The second opening is located near the outlet of the recycling channel. The lifting recycling cylinder is installed in the second opening. When the part box slides along the recycling channel to the outlet of the recycling channel, the lifting recycling cylinder drives the recycling component to extend out of the second opening so that the recycling component abuts against the part box, thereby driving the part box to move from the outlet of the recycling channel to the recycling end.

7. A component conveying line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding surface is provided with rollers.

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