Automatic production line and production process for wood pallets

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automatic production lines of wood pallets, in particular to a log conveying area used for conveying logs to a machining area, a log feeding device comprises an automatic feeding frame and a conveying crawler belt capable of adjusting the conveying speed, and a cutting machining area connected to the discharging end of the log feeding device and used for cutting the logs. The cutting machining device is used for cutting logs according to the preset size and comprises at least two sets of saw blades with the distance adjustable and a motor for driving the saw blades to rotate at a high speed, and the splicing and assembling area is arranged at the discharging end of the cutting machining device and used for splicing and assembling cut wood parts into a wood tray. The splicing and assembling device comprises a mechanical arm, a positioning clamp, an automatic nailing mechanism and a quality detection area; according to the automatic production line and the production process of the wood pallets, full automation of the production process of the wood pallets is achieved, the production efficiency is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of an automated production line for wooden pallets, and in particular to an automated production line and a production process for wooden pallets. Background Art

[0002] Traditional wooden pallet production mainly relies on manual operation, from log feeding, cutting, splicing and assembly to quality inspection and packaging and discharging, each link requires a lot of manpower input. This production method is not only inefficient, but also the product quality is greatly affected by human factors, and it is difficult to ensure consistency. With the continuous rise in labor costs and the increase in market demand for wooden pallets, it is of great practical significance to develop an efficient and highly automated wooden pallet production line. Those skilled in the art provide an automated production line and production process for wooden pallets to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the present application provides an automated production line and production process for wooden pallets.

[0004] The automated production line and production process of wooden pallets provided in this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0005] The automated production line of wooden pallets comprises a log conveying area for conveying logs to a processing area, wherein the log feeding device comprises an automatic loading rack and a conveying crawler capable of adjusting the conveying speed;

[0006] A cutting processing area connected to the discharge end of the log feeding device, used to cut the logs according to a preset size, the cutting processing device comprising at least two sets of saw blades with adjustable spacing and a motor driving the saw blades to rotate at high speed;

[0007] A splicing and assembling area, arranged at the discharge end of the cutting and processing device, for splicing and assembling the cut wood parts into a wooden pallet, wherein the splicing and assembling device comprises a mechanical arm, a positioning fixture and an automatic nailing mechanism;

[0008] A quality inspection area is provided at the discharge end of the splicing and assembling device, and is used to perform quality inspection on the assembled wooden pallets. The quality inspection device includes an image recognition system and a pressure detection device;

[0009] The packaging and discharging area is connected to the discharging end of the quality inspection device and is used to pack and output the wooden pallets that have passed the inspection. The packaging and discharging device includes an automatic stretch film packaging machine and a finished product conveyor line.

[0010] Preferably, the automatic loading rack has an inclined loading ramp, on which are provided a number of limit blocks for preventing the logs from rolling and sliding, and the conveying crawler is provided with a sensor for sensing the position of the logs, and the sensor is electrically connected to the control system of the motor to realize automatic adjustment of the conveying speed according to the position of the logs.

[0011] Preferably, the spacing adjustment of the saw blades is achieved through a screw-nut mechanism, and the screw-nut mechanism is connected to a drive motor to achieve automatic adjustment.

[0012] Preferably, the robotic arm is a multi-joint robotic arm that can move flexibly in three-dimensional space. The end effector of the robotic arm is replaceable to adapt to different splicing operations. The positioning fixture adopts a pneumatic clamping method, and the positioning fixture is provided with a positioning groove that matches the shape of the wooden pallet component.

[0013] Preferably, the image recognition system includes an industrial camera and an image analysis and processing unit, the industrial camera is used to collect image information of the wooden pallet, the image analysis and processing unit is used to analyze the collected image to determine whether the wooden pallet has defects, the pressure detection equipment includes a pressure sensor and a loading device, the pressure sensor is used to detect the deformation of the wooden pallet when it is subjected to a certain pressure, and the loading device is used to apply pressure to the wooden pallet.

[0014] Preferably, the automatic stretch film packaging machine can automatically complete the stretching, wrapping and cutting operations of the stretch film, and the working parameters of the automatic stretch film packaging machine can be adjusted according to the size of the wooden pallet.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a central control system, which is electrically connected to the log feeding device, cutting and processing device, splicing and assembly device, quality inspection device and packaging and discharging device, respectively, and is used to uniformly control the operation of each device and coordinate the work flow between each device.

[0016] The production process of the automated production line for wooden pallets: S1. Place the logs on the loading ramp of the automatic loading rack, and the limit block prevents the logs from sliding off. The conveyor crawler, under the action of the sensor and motor control system, transports the logs to the cutting and processing device at a uniform speed;

[0017] S2. According to the required size of the wooden pallet, the saw blade spacing of the cutting and processing device is adjusted through the central control system, and the logs are cut into wooden parts of corresponding length and width;

[0018] S3, the robotic arm grabs the cut wood parts, accurately splices them with the help of the positioning fixture, and the automatic nailing mechanism completes the fixation;

[0019] S4. The wooden pallet enters the quality inspection device, where the image recognition system and pressure testing equipment conduct appearance and structural strength inspections respectively, and unqualified products are rejected;

[0020] S5. Qualified wooden pallets enter the packaging and discharging device. After being packaged by the automatic stretch film packaging machine, they are output by the finished product conveyor line, completing the entire production process.

[0021] To summarize, the present application includes the following beneficial technical effects: automated log feeding, cutting, splicing and assembly, quality inspection, and packaging and discharging processes, which greatly reduces manual operation links. Each device operates continuously under the coordination of the central control system. Compared with traditional manual production methods, production efficiency is improved several times or even dozens of times, and can quickly respond to the market's large demand for wooden pallets.

[0022] Each processing link is precisely controlled by the equipment, the cutting size error is small, the splicing and assembly position is accurate, and the quality inspection is carried out through professional image recognition system and pressure testing equipment, avoiding quality fluctuations caused by human factors and ensuring that each wooden pallet can meet high and stable quality standards.

[0023] The highly automated production line reduces the reliance on large amounts of manpower and only requires a small number of operators to monitor and maintain the equipment. This not only reduces the labor intensity of workers, but also effectively controls labor costs and alleviates the pressure on companies caused by labor shortages and rising labor costs.

[0024] The saw blade spacing of the cutting and processing device can be automatically adjusted, the robotic arm end effector of the splicing and assembly device can be replaced, and the working parameters of the packaging and discharging device can be adjusted according to the size of the wooden pallet, so that the production line can quickly adapt to the production needs of wooden pallets of different specifications and types and meet diversified market orders.

[0025] The central control system centrally controls the operation of each device, realizing real-time monitoring and recording of production data, making it easy for management personnel to timely grasp production progress, equipment operating status, and product quality, providing accurate data support for production decisions, and helping enterprises to carry out refined management and production process optimization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is an overall structural block diagram of the automated production line and production process of wooden pallets in the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, the automated production line of wooden pallets includes a log conveying area for conveying logs to a processing area, wherein the log feeding device includes an automatic loading rack and a conveying crawler capable of adjusting the conveying speed;

[0029] A cutting processing area connected to the discharge end of the log feeding device, used to cut the logs according to a preset size, the cutting processing device comprising at least two sets of saw blades with adjustable spacing and a motor driving the saw blades to rotate at high speed;

[0030] A splicing and assembling area, arranged at the discharge end of the cutting and processing device, for splicing and assembling the cut wood parts into a wooden pallet, wherein the splicing and assembling device comprises a mechanical arm, a positioning fixture and an automatic nailing mechanism;

[0031] A quality inspection area is provided at the discharge end of the splicing and assembling device, and is used to perform quality inspection on the assembled wooden pallets. The quality inspection device includes an image recognition system and a pressure detection device;

[0032] The packaging and discharging area is connected to the discharging end of the quality inspection device and is used to pack and output the wooden pallets that have passed the inspection. The packaging and discharging device includes an automatic stretch film packaging machine and a finished product conveyor line.

[0033] In this embodiment, the automatic loading rack has an inclined loading slope, on which are arranged a number of limit blocks for preventing logs from rolling and sliding. The conveying crawler is provided with a sensor for sensing the position of the logs. The sensor is electrically connected to the control system of the motor to realize automatic adjustment of the conveying speed according to the position of the logs.

[0034] In this embodiment, the spacing adjustment of the saw blades is achieved through a screw-nut mechanism, and the screw-nut mechanism is connected to a drive motor to achieve automatic adjustment.

[0035] In this embodiment, the robotic arm is a multi-joint robotic arm that can move flexibly in three-dimensional space. The end effector of the robotic arm is replaceable to adapt to different splicing operations. The positioning fixture adopts a pneumatic clamping method, and the positioning fixture is provided with a positioning groove that matches the shape of the wooden pallet component.

[0036] In this embodiment, the image recognition system includes an industrial camera and an image analysis and processing unit. The industrial camera is used to collect image information of the wooden pallet. The image analysis and processing unit is used to analyze the collected image to determine whether the wooden pallet has defects. The pressure detection equipment includes a pressure sensor and a loading device. The pressure sensor is used to detect the deformation of the wooden pallet when it is subjected to a certain pressure. The loading device is used to apply pressure to the wooden pallet.

[0037] In this embodiment, the automatic stretch film packaging machine can automatically complete the stretching, wrapping and cutting operations of the stretch film, and the working parameters of the automatic stretch film packaging machine can be adjusted according to the size of the wooden pallet.

[0038] In this embodiment, a central control system is also included, which is electrically connected to the log feeding device, cutting and processing device, splicing and assembly device, quality inspection device and packaging and discharging device, respectively, and is used to uniformly control the operation of each device and coordinate the work flow between each device.

[0039] The production process of the automated production line for wooden pallets: S1. Place the logs on the loading ramp of the automatic loading rack, and the limit block prevents the logs from sliding off. The conveyor crawler, under the action of the sensor and motor control system, transports the logs to the cutting and processing device at a uniform speed;

[0040] S2. According to the required size of the wooden pallet, the saw blade spacing of the cutting and processing device is adjusted through the central control system, and the logs are cut into wooden parts of corresponding length and width;

[0041] S3, the robotic arm grabs the cut wood parts, accurately splices them with the help of the positioning fixture, and the automatic nailing mechanism completes the fixation;

[0042] S4. The wooden pallet enters the quality inspection device, where the image recognition system and pressure testing equipment conduct appearance and structural strength inspections respectively, and unqualified products are rejected;

[0043] S5. Qualified wooden pallets enter the packaging and discharging device. After being packaged by the automatic stretch film packaging machine, they are output by the finished product conveyor line, completing the entire production process.

[0044] The implementation principle of the automated production line and production process of the wooden pallet in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: the logs are placed on the loading slope of the automatic loading rack, and the limit block prevents the logs from sliding. Under the action of the sensor and the motor control system, the conveyor track transports the logs to the cutting and processing device at a uniform speed. According to the required size of the wooden pallet, the saw blade spacing of the cutting and processing device is adjusted through the central control system. The logs are cut into wood parts of corresponding lengths and widths. The mechanical arm grabs the cut wood parts and accurately splices them with the assistance of the positioning fixture. The automatic nailing mechanism completes the fixation. The wooden pallet enters the quality inspection device, and the image recognition system and pressure detection equipment respectively perform appearance and structural strength inspections. Unqualified products are rejected, and qualified wooden pallets enter the packaging and discharging device. After being packaged by the automatic wrapping film packaging machine, they are output by the finished product conveyor line to complete the entire production process.

[0045] Finally, a few points should be explained: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which may refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two components, or direct connection. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may change;

[0046] Secondly: In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present invention, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other;

[0047] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. The automated production line for wooden pallets is characterized by: include: A log conveying area, used for conveying logs to the processing area, wherein the log feeding device comprises an automatic loading rack and a conveying crawler capable of adjusting the conveying speed; A cutting processing area connected to the discharge end of the log feeding device, used to cut the logs according to a preset size, the cutting processing device comprising at least two sets of saw blades with adjustable spacing and a motor driving the saw blades to rotate at high speed; A splicing and assembling area, arranged at the discharge end of the cutting and processing device, for splicing and assembling the cut wood parts into a wooden pallet, wherein the splicing and assembling device comprises a mechanical arm, a positioning fixture and an automatic nailing mechanism; A quality inspection area is provided at the discharge end of the splicing and assembling device, and is used to perform quality inspection on the assembled wooden pallets. The quality inspection device includes an image recognition system and a pressure detection device; The packaging and discharging area is connected to the discharging end of the quality inspection device and is used to pack and output the wooden pallets that have passed the inspection. The packaging and discharging device includes an automatic stretch film packaging machine and a finished product conveyor line.

2. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The automatic loading rack has an inclined loading slope, on which are arranged a number of limit blocks for preventing logs from rolling and sliding; the conveying crawler is provided with a sensor for sensing the position of the logs; the sensor is electrically connected to the control system of the motor to realize automatic adjustment of the conveying speed according to the position of the logs.

3. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The spacing adjustment of the saw blades is achieved through a screw-nut mechanism, and the screw-nut mechanism is connected to a drive motor to achieve automatic adjustment.

4. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The robotic arm is a multi-joint robotic arm that can move flexibly in three-dimensional space. The end effector of the robotic arm is replaceable to adapt to different splicing operations. The positioning fixture adopts a pneumatic clamping method, and the positioning fixture is provided with a positioning groove that is compatible with the shape of the wooden pallet component.

5. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The image recognition system includes an industrial camera and an image analysis and processing unit. The industrial camera is used to collect image information of the wooden pallet. The image analysis and processing unit is used to analyze the collected image to determine whether the wooden pallet has defects. The pressure detection equipment includes a pressure sensor and a loading device. The pressure sensor is used to detect the deformation of the wooden pallet when it is subjected to a certain pressure. The loading device is used to apply pressure to the wooden pallet.

6. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized by: The automatic stretch film packaging machine can automatically complete the stretching, wrapping and cutting operations of the stretch film, and the working parameters of the automatic stretch film packaging machine can be adjusted according to the size of the wooden pallet.

7. The automated production line for wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized by: It also includes a central control system, which is electrically connected to the log feeding device, cutting and processing device, splicing and assembling device, quality inspection device and packaging and discharging device respectively, and is used to uniformly control the operation of each device and coordinate the work flow between each device.

8. The production process of the automated production line of wooden pallets according to claim 1 is characterized by: S1. Place the logs on the loading ramp of the automatic loading rack, and use the limit block to prevent the logs from sliding off. The conveyor belt, under the action of the sensor and motor control system, transports the logs to the cutting and processing device at a uniform speed; S2. According to the required size of the wooden pallet, the saw blade spacing of the cutting and processing device is adjusted through the central control system, and the logs are cut into wooden parts of corresponding length and width; S3, the robotic arm grabs the cut wood parts, accurately splices them with the help of the positioning fixture, and the automatic nailing mechanism completes the fixation; S4. The wooden pallet enters the quality inspection device, where the image recognition system and pressure testing equipment conduct appearance and structural strength inspections respectively, and unqualified products are rejected; S5. Qualified wooden pallets enter the packaging and discharging device. After being packaged by the automatic stretch film packaging machine, they are output by the finished product conveyor line, completing the entire production process.

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