Rod storage transmission device and working method

Abstract

The present invention provides a rod storage and transmission device and a working method, which relate to the field of profile processing. In view of the current problems of low efficiency and easy interference when profile rods are stored in a material warehouse, a conveying mechanism is used to set up multiple parallel conveying channels, which can simultaneously transfer and convey multiple rods separately. The push rod of the pushing mechanism can fall into any conveying channel and push the rods, realizing automatic conveying and output of the rods, reducing the tedious operations of individual grasping and loading of industrial robots, and avoiding the problem of material interference when using multi-station clamps.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of profile processing, and in particular to a rod storage and transmission device and a working method. Background Art

[0002] After the plastic profiles are initially processed to obtain rods, they are placed on a material cart and transported to subsequent workstations via the material cart. However, after the rods of various specifications are stacked on the material cart, they need to be sorted manually or by a robot, and it is difficult to obtain them on demand. This method has the problems of low efficiency and difficulty in accurate on-demand retrieval in the sorting and retrieval links. To solve the above problems, there is a solution that uses an array-type material warehouse for temporary storage, but due to the different lengths of the rods, it is difficult to accurately transfer them from the preliminary processing production line to the material warehouse, which limits the effective implementation of the array-type material warehouse temporary storage solution. Although industrial robots can accurately complete grasping and transfer actions, due to their large operating range and high operating costs, their actual application in the temporary storage and transfer of plastic profile rods will be affected by cost factors. Their large-scale use and promotion will be affected, and they cannot well meet the needs of enterprises for cost control and efficient production.

[0003] A Chinese patent (publication number CN 116161366 A, publication date 20230526) discloses a drawer-type storage warehouse for complete profiles and a door and window production line. The drawer-type storage warehouse for complete profiles includes a rack with multiple layers of horizontally arranged guide rails. A storage tray is slidably mounted on each layer of guide rails. The storage tray has no automatic drive mechanism and is provided with multiple discharge troughs. The multiple discharge troughs are arranged horizontally at intervals, and a positioning structure is provided in the moving direction of the storage tray. The corresponding input device and output device are also configured to save width space occupation and enable robots to accurately grab the profiles placed on it. However, when an industrial robot is used for operation, the industrial robot is still required to perform individual grasping and loading. Although a multi-station clamp can be used to clamp multiple materials at the same time, it is inconvenient to place multiple materials on different discharge troughs after clamping. When placing a certain material alone, other materials are likely to interfere with other components of the frame, affecting its placement action; at the same time, it will also affect the range of movement of the industrial robot. For profile rods with a large number of specifications and types in the same batch, clamping different materials requires configuring corresponding motion paths for the industrial robot, which requires a large amount of design work. In addition, due to the large number of specifications and types of profile rods, when the logic of loading materials into the storage grid on one side of the material warehouse and temporarily storing them in the storage grid on the other side is adopted, the longer rods are adapted to the depth of the storage grid of the material warehouse, which can meet the needs of grabbing during loading and retrieving. However, for shorter material rods, after loading, the distance between the end and the retrieving side is large, and traditional rod clamps are inconvenient to grab. Although a slender clamp is used to reach into the storage grid of the material warehouse to grab shorter material rods, the stability and reliability of the grabbing are poor, which will also have an adverse effect on the conveying accuracy of subsequent processing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to address the defects of the existing technology and provide a rod storage and transmission device and working method. A conveying mechanism is used to set up multiple parallel conveying channels, which can simultaneously transfer and convey multiple rods separately. The push rod of the pushing mechanism can fall into any conveying channel and push the rods, realizing the automatic conveying and output of the rods, reducing the tedious operations of individual grasping and loading of industrial robots, and avoiding the problem of material interference when using multi-station fixtures.

[0005] The first object of the present invention is to provide a rod storage and transportation device, which adopts the following scheme:

[0006] include:

[0007] The rack is equipped with vertically distributed support frames;

[0008] The conveying assembly includes a carrier frame, a conveying mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The carrier frame slides vertically on the support frame. The carrier frame is installed with the conveying mechanism through the carrier platform on one side. The conveying mechanism is provided with multiple parallel conveying channels; the pushing mechanism is provided with a three-axis moving part and a push rod. The push rod is installed on the carrier frame through the three-axis moving part and suspended above the conveying channel. The end of the push rod serves as a pushing end and can fall into any conveying channel and extend out of the conveying channel along the conveying channel to push the rod outside the conveying channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the plurality of parallel conveying channels are arranged in sequence and spaced apart, and the pushing mechanism is provided with a translation mechanism for driving the push rod to move along the arrangement direction, so that the push rod moves to above any conveying channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism is also provided with a propulsion mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the translation mechanism is installed on the carrier, the propulsion mechanism is installed on the translation mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is installed on the propulsion mechanism, together forming a three-axis moving part, the push rod is installed at the output end of the lifting mechanism, and the running direction of the propulsion mechanism is parallel to the conveying channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the push rod is distributed parallel to the conveying channel, and the pushing end of the push rod is connected to a push plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a clamping mechanism and side plates. Multiple conveyor belts are respectively installed on the supporting platform. Side plates are respectively provided on both sides of each conveyor belt. A conveying channel with an open top is formed between the side plates and the top surface of the conveyor belt. A clamping mechanism is set up at one end of the conveying channel, and a clamping wheel is provided at the end of the clamping mechanism facing the top surface of the conveyor belt to cooperate with the conveyor belt to clamp and convey the rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the conveyor belt is installed on the supporting platform through the conveyor frame, the conveyor frame and the supporting platform are slidably matched, and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction of the conveying channel. A pushing frame element is connected between the conveyor frame and the supporting platform, and the pushing frame element is configured to drive the conveyor frame and the corresponding one end of the conveying channel to extend to connect to the external material warehouse.

[0014] Furthermore, the support frame is equipped with a lifting and lowering guide slide rail, the carrier frame cooperates with the lifting and lowering guide slide rail, the support frame is equipped with a lifting and lowering drive element, and the output end of the lifting and lowering drive element is connected to the carrier frame through a pulley set and a transmission cable.

[0015] Furthermore, the frame runs on a track, a chain arranged along the distribution direction of the track is provided on the track, a plurality of sprockets are provided on the frame, one end of the chain is fixed to the track, and the other end is fixed to the track after being matched with a plurality of sprockets in sequence, and a travel drive element is installed on the frame, and the travel drive element is connected to the sprocket to drive the frame to run along the track through the sprocket and the chain.

[0016] A second object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a rod storage and transportation device, using the rod storage and transportation device according to the first object, comprising:

[0017] Multiple conveying channels respectively receive the rods processed upstream, and the rods are temporarily stored in the conveying channels after loading;

[0018] Adjust the conveying assembly according to the target storage position of the received rods in the material warehouse;

[0019] The conveying assembly drives the rods to adjust their positions, so that one of the conveying channels is adjusted to dock with the target storage position. The conveying channel operates to allow the rods to enter the material storage from the conveying channel. The push rods fall into the conveying channel and then extend out of the conveying channel to push the rods entering the material storage, so that the rods are placed in place in the material storage. This action is repeated until the rods in all the conveying channels are conveyed to the material storage and placed in place.

[0020] The conveying assembly resets and waits for the next batch of rods to be loaded.

[0021] Furthermore, the conveying channel is made to correspond to the target storage position by adjusting the position of the rack and the height of the carrier, and the push rod is made to pass through the conveying channel by adjusting the position of the push rod.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and positive effects:

[0023] In response to the current problem of low efficiency and easy interference when storing profile rods in the material warehouse, a conveying mechanism is used to set up multiple parallel conveying channels, which can transfer and convey multiple rods at the same time. The push rod of the pushing mechanism can fall into any conveying channel and push the rods, realizing the automatic conveying and output of the rods, reducing the tedious operations of individual grasping and loading of industrial robots, and avoiding material interference problems when using multi-station fixtures.

[0024] The vertically distributed support frame is mounted on the machine frame, and the carrier frame slides vertically with the support frame. The height can be adjusted according to the depth of the material storage compartment and the length of the material rod. This allows the conveyor mechanism to be closer to the material storage access side, facilitating the grasping and conveying of short material rods. The structural design of the conveyor mechanism itself, such as the coordination of the conveyor belt, clamping mechanism, and side plates, can stably clamp and convey the rods. Compared with traditional slender clamps, this greatly improves the stability and reliability of grasping and conveying short material rods, thereby ensuring the conveying accuracy of subsequent processing.

[0025] Because the rear end of short rods is far from the reclaiming side after loading, traditional rod clamps cannot reach them due to size limitations, while slender clamps present stability and reliability issues. The conveyor assembly actively transports the rods closer to the reclaiming side, effectively avoiding the inconvenience of traditional clamps due to their structure and size, creating favorable conditions for subsequent grasping. The rods are accurately pushed into position upon entering the material storage, allowing the clamp to grasp them with a more stable posture. This ensures that the rods maintain the correct position and posture during subsequent conveying, preventing conveying deviations caused by early grasping issues. This improves conveying accuracy throughout the entire processing process, ensuring product quality and production efficiency.

[0026] For some longer rods, the push rod has a smaller extension. After the rod enters the material warehouse, the far end can approach the material picking side to meet the needs; for some shorter rods, the length of the push rod's extension conveying channel is increased so that the push rod can penetrate into the storage grid of the material warehouse, and further push and adjust the position of the rod, so that the rod can be further moved in the storage grid to a position that is convenient for grabbing from the material picking side, so as to ensure that the placement of the rod in the material warehouse meets the storage requirements. The flexible push rod position adjustment meets such needs and further enhances the practicality and adaptability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0028] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a rod storage and transportation device in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a front view schematic diagram of a rod storage and transportation device in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a side view schematic diagram of a rod storage and transportation device in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the coordination of the sprocket and chain in one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Among them, 1. Frame; 2. Chain; 3. Track; 4. Sprocket; 5. Carrying frame; 6. Push rod; 7. Translation mechanism; 8. Lifting mechanism; 9. Support frame; 10. Carrying lifting and lowering mechanism; 11. Synchronous belt; 12. Push plate; 13. Conveying channel; 14. Clamping mechanism; 15. Clamping wheel; 16. Carrying platform; 17. Side plate; 18. Conveyor belt; 19. Lifting and lowering drive element; 20. Transmission rope; 21. Propulsion mechanism; 22. Conveying frame; 23. Pushing frame element; 24. Propulsion guide rail; 25. Lifting and lowering guide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Example 1

[0034] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, Figures 1-4 As shown, a rod storage and transmission device is provided.

[0035] The existing technology relies on the single grasping and loading of industrial robots, which is a cumbersome and inefficient process. For various specifications and types of profile rods, a large number of complex motion paths need to be designed for the industrial robot, and the design workload is large. Although a multi-station clamp can clamp multiple materials at the same time, when the materials are placed in different discharge troughs, other materials are likely to interfere with other components of the frame 1, affecting the placement action and limiting the range of motion of the industrial robot. Based on this, the present embodiment provides a rod storage and transmission device, which adopts a conveying mechanism to set up multiple parallel conveying channels 13, which can simultaneously transport and separately convey multiple rods. The push rod 6 of the pushing mechanism can fall into any conveying channel 13 and push the rod, realizing the automatic conveying and output of the rod, reducing the cumbersome operation of the industrial robot's single grasping and loading, and avoiding the material interference problem when the multi-station clamp is used.

[0036] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the rod storage and transport device primarily comprises a frame 1 and a conveyor assembly. The frame 1 is mounted with a vertically distributed support frame 9. The conveyor assembly comprises a carrier frame 5, a conveying mechanism, and a push mechanism. The carrier frame 5 slides vertically on the support frame 9. The carrier frame 5 is mounted on the conveying mechanism via a supporting platform 16 on one side. The conveying mechanism is provided with multiple parallel conveying channels 13. The push mechanism comprises a three-axis moving member and a push rod 6. The push rod 6 is mounted on the carrier frame 5 via the three-axis moving member and is suspended above the conveying channel 13.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the frame 1 serves as the basic supporting structure of the entire device, and the support frame 9 is vertically distributed and installed on the frame 1, providing a vertical sliding track 3 for the carrier frame 5, so as to realize precise adjustment of the height of the carrier frame 5, so that the conveying component can connect to material warehouses of different heights and meet the conveying requirements of rods of different lengths, thereby improving the versatility and applicability of the device.

[0038] The carrier frame 5 slides vertically with the support frame 9 and serves as the mounting base for the conveying and pushing mechanisms. Connected to the support frame 9 via lift guide rails 25, the carrier frame 5 can be precisely raised and lowered vertically by the lift drive element 19, thereby adjusting the height of the conveying and pushing mechanisms mounted thereon, achieving precise docking with materials at different heights in the storage bin.

[0039] The three-axis motion element gives push rod 6 omnidirectional motion, enabling it to precisely push rods at various locations. Push rod 6 is mounted on carrier 5 via the three-axis motion element and suspended above conveyor channel 13. Its distal end, acting as a pusher, is controlled by the three-axis motion element to drop into any conveyor channel 13 and then extend along and out of it, pushing rods entering the material storage area and ensuring they are accurately positioned within the storage area.

[0040] The conveying mechanism features multiple parallel conveying channels 13, enabling simultaneous transport of multiple rods. This changes the traditional method of individual grasping by industrial robots and significantly improves material transfer efficiency. The pusher 6 of the pushing mechanism, flexibly moved by a three-axis motion element, can drop into any conveying channel 13 and push the rods, achieving automated conveying and output of the rods. This eliminates the need for the industrial robot to perform individual grasping and loading operations, reducing its workload and improving overall operational efficiency. It also reduces the effort required to design motion paths for the industrial robot.

[0041] The coordinated operation of the conveying and pushing mechanisms transforms the material conveying and placement process from the complex operations of an industrial robot multi-station fixture to an automated conveying and pushing process. Materials are pushed within conveying channel 13 by push rod 6, eliminating interference between materials and between materials and components of frame 1, as is often the case with multi-station fixtures. This ensures smooth material conveying and placement.

[0042] A vertically distributed support frame 9 is installed on the frame 1, and the carrier frame 5 slides vertically to cooperate with the support frame 9, so that the conveying component can adjust the vertical position according to the height of the material warehouse and the length of the material rod, so that the conveying mechanism is closer to the material picking side of the material warehouse, shortening the distance between the short material rod and the material picking side, which is convenient for subsequent gripping of the clamp.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, multiple parallel conveying channels 13 are arranged in sequence, and the pushing mechanism is provided with a translation mechanism 7 that drives the push rod 6 to move along the arrangement direction, so that the push rod 6 can be accurately moved to the top of any conveying channel 13. In actual operation, when the rod in any conveying channel 13 needs to be pushed, the push rod 6 can quickly reach the specified position, such as Figure 2 As shown, the four conveying channels 13 are arranged in sequence at intervals, and a push rod 6 is driven to move by a three-axis moving part to achieve one-to-four, thereby improving the working flexibility and applicability of the pushing mechanism and ensuring that the rods of each conveying channel 13 can be pushed in a timely and effective manner.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the propulsion mechanism 21 is mounted on the translation mechanism 7, and the lifting mechanism 8 is mounted on the propulsion mechanism 21. Together with the translation mechanism 7, they form a three-axis motion component, enabling the omnidirectional motion of the push rod 6. The lifting mechanism 8 controls the up and down movement of the push rod 6, allowing it to precisely fall into the conveying channel 13, while the propulsion mechanism 21 propels the push rod 6 along the conveying channel 13 to push the rod. Through the coordinated movement of these three directions, the push rod 6 can adapt to the needs of pushing rods at different heights and positions, further enhancing the conveying device's adaptability to complex working conditions.

[0045] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 8 can be implemented using a cylinder in conjunction with a slide guide. The propulsion mechanism 21 cooperates with the propulsion guide slide 24 via a rotary drive belt. The lifting mechanism 8 and the propulsion guide slide 24 slide together to stabilize the position of the lifting mechanism 8. The output end of the rotary drive belt is connected to the lifting mechanism 8, thereby driving the lifting mechanism 8 to move along the propulsion guide slide 24, thereby driving the push rod 6 to advance. The translation mechanism 7 can use a screw slider mechanism in conjunction with a drive motor, or a servo cylinder to adjust the position of the propulsion mechanism 21 and the lifting mechanism 8, so that the push rod 6 can be moved to the top of the conveying channel 13 of the desired push rod.

[0046] The push rod 6 is arranged parallel to the conveying channel 13, and the pushing end is connected to the push plate 12. The push plate 12 increases the contact area between the push rod 6 and the rod, and can apply the thrust more evenly when pushing the rod, avoiding the rod from shifting or tipping during the pushing process due to uneven force. This ensures the stability and accuracy of the rod pushing and ensures that the rod can be smoothly and steadily conveyed to the target location.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the conveying mechanism consists of a conveyor belt 18, a clamping mechanism 14, and side panels 17. Multiple conveyor belts 18 are mounted on a support platform 16. The side panels 17 on either side of each conveyor belt 18, together with the top surface of the conveyor belt 18, form an open-top conveying channel 13, providing a stable conveying path for the rods and facilitating their placement and removal. Furthermore, the side panels 17 prevent lateral displacement of the rods during conveyance, ensuring stability during the conveying process.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, a clamping mechanism 14 is mounted at one end of the conveying channel 13. A clamping roller 15 at its end faces the top surface of the conveyor belt 18 and cooperates with the conveyor belt 18 to clamp and convey the rod. The clamping roller 15 can ensure stable clamping of the rod by adjusting the pressure according to the size and weight of the rod, preventing the rod from jumping or slipping due to vibration or other external forces during the conveying process, further improving the reliability of the conveying process and ensuring that the rod is accurately and smoothly conveyed to the target location.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, the conveyor belt 18 is installed on the supporting platform 16 through the conveyor frame 22. The conveyor frame 22 and the supporting platform 16 are slidably matched. The sliding matching position can adopt the structure of a slide rail and a slider. The sliding direction is parallel to the direction of the conveying channel 13. A push frame element 23 is connected between the conveyor frame 22 and the supporting platform 16. The push frame element 23 is configured to drive the conveyor frame 22 and one end of the corresponding conveying channel 13 to extend to connect to the external material warehouse. The push frame element 23 can adopt a linear telescopic mechanism, such as a cylinder, an oil cylinder, an electric cylinder, etc. The conveyor frame 22 corresponding to each conveying channel 13 is respectively matched with a corresponding push frame element 23, so that each conveying channel 13 can move independently and adjust its position. This allows the conveying mechanism to be flexibly adjusted according to the position and actual working conditions of the external material warehouse, ensuring that the connection between the conveying channel 13 and the material warehouse is tight and accurate, reducing the transition distance and deviation of the material during the conveying process, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of material transportation.

[0050] In order to realize the vertical movement of the carrier 5, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a lifting and lowering guide rail 25 is installed on the support frame 9, and the carrier frame 5 cooperates with it, and the lifting and lowering drive element 19 is connected to the carrier frame 5 through a pulley group and a transmission rope 20. The lifting and lowering drive element 19, the pulley group, the transmission rope 20 and the carrier frame 5 together constitute the load-bearing lifting and lowering mechanism 10. The pulley group can adopt the method of combining a movable pulley with a fixed pulley, so that its stroke can meet the needs of the material warehouse, and the carrier frame 5 can perform precise vertical movement on the support frame 9.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the pulley block is coupled to a synchronous pulley via a transmission rod. The synchronous pulley and the synchronous belt 11 form a synchronous structure, allowing the two sides of the carrier 5 to slide synchronously, avoiding problems such as tilting and offsetting. In actual application, the height of the carrier 5 can be flexibly adjusted according to the height of the material warehouse and the conveying requirements of rods of different lengths, so that the conveying mechanism can better connect with the material warehouse, while also facilitating the conveying operation of materials at different heights, improving the versatility of the entire device.

[0052] In addition, a slider is provided on the carrier frame 5 to cooperate with the lifting and lowering guide rail 25. The lifting and lowering drive element 19 can adopt a linear drive element such as an electric cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, and the end is connected to a movable pulley. The movable pulley cooperates with the transmission rope 20 to drive the lifting and lowering movement of the carrier frame 5 through the lifting and lowering movement of the lifting and lowering drive element 19.

[0053] like Figure 4As shown, the frame 1 runs on the track 3, and the track 3 is provided with a chain 2 arranged along the distribution direction of the track 3. The frame 1 is provided with multiple sprockets 4. One end of the chain 2 is fixed to the track 3, and the other end is fixed to the track 3 after being matched with multiple sprockets 4 in sequence. A traveling drive element is installed on the frame 1, and the traveling drive element is connected to the sprocket 4 to drive the frame 1 to run along the track 3 through the sprocket 4 and the chain 2.

[0054] The frame 1 runs on the track 3. The chain 2 on the track 3 cooperates with the sprocket 4 on the frame 1. The travel drive element is connected to the sprocket 4 to drive the frame 1 to run along the track 3. Specifically, each chain 2 is matched with at least three sprockets 4. The chain 2 passes through the three sprockets 4 in sequence to form a cross-shaped track, such as Figure 4 As shown, after the chain 2 cooperates with the sprocket 4, the chain 2 can be tightened, so that the entire device can be flexibly moved in the horizontal direction, which is convenient for switching between material warehouses at different locations, or adjusting the position of the device according to the layout on the production line.

[0055] In addition, the frame 1 is provided with rollers adapted to the track 3, so that the frame 1 can run stably along the track 3. The transmission structure of the chain 2 and the sprocket 4 can provide vertical pressure for the frame 1. After arranging multiple chains 2 and respectively cooperating with the sprocket 4, the frame 1 can be pressed tightly on the track 3 to run, preventing the upper frame 1, the support frame 9 and the conveying assembly from tilting.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] In another typical embodiment of the present invention, Figures 1-4 As shown, a working method of a rod storage and transmission device is provided, using the rod storage and transmission device as in Example 1.

[0058] Multiple conveying channels 13 respectively receive the rods processed upstream, and the rods are temporarily stored in the conveying channels 13 after loading;

[0059] Adjust the conveying assembly according to the target storage position of the received rods in the material warehouse;

[0060] The conveying assembly drives the rod to adjust its position, so that one of the conveying channels 13 is adjusted to dock with the target storage position. The conveying channel 13 operates to allow the rod to enter the material storage from the conveying channel 13. The push rod 6 falls into the conveying channel 13 and then extends out of the conveying channel 13 to push the rod entering the material storage, so that the rod is in place in the material storage. This action is repeated until the rods in all the conveying channels 13 are conveyed to the material storage and in place.

[0061] The conveying assembly resets and waits for the next batch of rods to be loaded.

[0062] Specifically, the working method of the rod storage transmission device is described in detail.

[0063] Multiple conveyor channels 13 receive rods processed upstream, leveraging the advantages of multiple parallel conveyor channels 13. Multiple rods can be processed simultaneously, improving material reception efficiency. After loading, rods are temporarily stored within conveyor channels 13, preparing for subsequent orderly storage. This avoids chaotic material stacking and ensures orderly material flow.

[0064] The precision and intelligence of the entire working method is demonstrated by adjusting the conveyor assembly based on the target storage location of the received rods in the material warehouse. By analyzing the target storage location, the conveyor assembly can be adjusted specifically to ensure that each rod is accurately delivered to the designated location in the material warehouse. This optimizes the storage layout of the material warehouse and facilitates subsequent material retrieval, access, and management.

[0065] The conveyor assembly adjusts the rods' positions, aligning one conveyor channel 13 with the target storage location, ensuring smooth entry of the rods into the storage bin. The conveyor channel 13 operates to allow the rods to enter the storage bin. Then, the push rod 6 drops into the conveyor channel 13 and extends out of it to push the rods, ensuring they are accurately positioned within the storage bin. This action is repeated until all rods in the conveyor channels 13 are transported to the storage bin and positioned, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the storage operation.

[0066] The conveying channel 13 is made to correspond to the target storage position by adjusting the position of the frame 1. Since the frame 1 runs on the track 3, the chain 2 on the track 3 cooperates with the sprocket 4 on the frame 1. The travel drive element controls the rotation of the sprocket 4 to drive the frame 1 to run along the track 3, so that the device can flexibly switch between material warehouses at different locations, or according to the complex layout requirements of the production line, the conveying channel 13 can be accurately moved to a position horizontally aligned with the target storage position.

[0067] In a large-scale door and window production workshop, the material warehouse has a large capacity, and different areas store rods of different types and specifications. By adjusting the position of the rack 1, the rod storage transmission device can respond quickly to ensure that the conveying channel 13 is accurately docked with the target storage position in each area, thereby improving the versatility of the device and its adaptability to diversified production environments.

[0068] The support frame 9 is mounted with a lifting guide rail 25, which the carrier frame 5 cooperates with. The lifting drive element 19 is connected to the carrier frame 5 via a pulley block and a transmission cable 20, enabling the carrier frame 5 to achieve precise vertical movement on the support frame 9. When faced with material warehouses at different heights, or when it is necessary to transport rods to target storage locations at different heights within the material warehouse, the conveying channel 13 can be adjusted to the appropriate height according to actual needs, ensuring that the rods can smoothly and accurately enter the target storage location within the material warehouse, avoiding conveying difficulties or errors caused by height mismatches, and further improving the accuracy and reliability of the conveying process.

[0069] Adjust the position of the push rod 6 so that the push rod 6 can pass through the conveying channel 13, ensuring that the rod is accurately positioned in the material warehouse. The push rod 6 is installed on the carrier 5 through a three-axis motion part composed of a translation mechanism 7, a propulsion mechanism 21 and a lifting mechanism 8. The translation mechanism 7 can move the push rod 6 along the arrangement direction of the conveying channel 13 to above any conveying channel 13. The lifting mechanism 8 controls the push rod 6 to move up and down so that it can fall into the conveying channel 13. The propulsion mechanism 21 is responsible for allowing the push rod 6 to advance along the direction of the conveying channel 13 and pass through the conveying channel 13, pushing the rod entering the material warehouse, so that the push rod 6 can flexibly adjust its own position according to the position of the rod in different conveying channels 13 and the specific conditions of the target storage position in the material warehouse, accurately apply thrust to the rod, and ensure that the rod can be positioned in the material warehouse according to the predetermined path, avoiding the problem of rod pushing deviation or inability to push due to improper position of the push rod 6, and ensuring the smooth progress of the entire rod storage process.

[0070] Rods of different specifications and lengths have different requirements for the position of the push rod 6 during transportation and storage. By flexibly adjusting the position of the push rod 6, the device can adapt to a variety of rod types and complex working conditions. Whether it is a longer profile rod or a shorter material rod, the push rod 6 can push it at the appropriate position, improving the device's ability to handle different materials. For some longer rods, the push rod 6 has a smaller extension. After the rod enters the material warehouse, the far end can approach the material extraction side to meet the needs; for some shorter rods, the length of the extension conveying channel 13 of the push rod 6 is increased, so that the push rod 6 can penetrate into the storage grid of the material warehouse, and further push the adjustment rod position, so that the rod is further moved in the storage grid to a position that is convenient for grabbing from the material extraction side, to ensure that the placement of the rod in the material warehouse meets the storage requirements. The flexible position adjustment of the push rod 6 meets such needs and further enhances the practicality and adaptability of the device.

[0071] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A working method of a rod storage and transmission device, characterized in that: The rod storage and transmission device includes: The rack is equipped with vertically distributed support frames; The conveying assembly includes a carrier, a conveying mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The carrier slides vertically with respect to the support frame. The carrier is installed with the conveying mechanism through a carrier platform on one side. The conveying mechanism is provided with multiple parallel conveying channels. The pushing mechanism is provided with a three-axis moving part and a push rod. The push rod is installed on the carrier through the three-axis moving part and is suspended above the conveying channel. The end of the push rod serves as a pushing end and can fall into any conveying channel and extend out of the conveying channel along the conveying channel to push the rod outside the conveying channel. The multiple parallel conveying channels are arranged in sequence at intervals. The pushing mechanism is provided with a translation mechanism that drives the push rod to move along the arrangement direction, so that the push rod moves to the top of any conveying channel. The pushing mechanism is further provided with a propulsion mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the translation mechanism is mounted on the carrier, the propulsion mechanism is mounted on the translation mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is mounted on the propulsion mechanism. The propulsion mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the translation mechanism together form a three-axis moving part, the push rod is mounted on the output end of the lifting mechanism, and the running direction of the propulsion mechanism is parallel to the conveying channel; The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a clamping mechanism and side plates. Multiple conveyor belts are respectively installed on the carrying platform. Side plates are respectively provided on both sides of each conveyor belt. A conveying channel with an open top is formed between the side plates and the top surface of the conveyor belt. A clamping mechanism is mounted at one end of the conveying channel. A clamping wheel facing the top surface of the conveyor belt is provided at the end of the clamping mechanism to cooperate with the conveyor belt to clamp and convey the rod. The conveyor belt is mounted on the carrying platform via a conveyor frame, the conveyor frame and the carrying platform are slidably matched, and the sliding direction is parallel to the direction of the conveying channel. A push frame element is connected between the conveyor frame and the carrying platform, and the push frame element is configured to drive the conveyor frame and one end of the corresponding conveying channel to extend to connect to the external material warehouse; The working method comprises: Multiple conveying channels respectively receive the rods processed upstream, and the rods are temporarily stored in the conveying channels after loading; Adjust the conveying assembly according to the target storage position of the received rods in the material warehouse; The conveying assembly drives the rods to adjust their positions, so that one of the conveying channels is adjusted to dock with the target storage position. The conveying channel operates to allow the rods to enter the material storage from the conveying channel. The push rods fall into the conveying channel and then extend out of the conveying channel to push the rods entering the material storage, so that the rods are placed in place in the material storage. This action is repeated until the rods in all the conveying channels are conveyed to the material storage and placed in place. The conveying assembly resets and waits for the next batch of rods to be loaded.

2. The working method of the rod storage and transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod is distributed parallel to the conveying channel, and the pushing end of the push rod is connected with a push plate.

3. The working method of the rod storage and transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is equipped with a lifting and lowering guide slide rail, the carrier frame cooperates with the lifting and lowering guide slide rail, the support frame is equipped with a lifting and lowering drive element, and the output end of the lifting and lowering drive element is connected to the carrier frame through a pulley group and a transmission cable.

4. The working method of the rod storage and transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame runs on a track, a chain arranged along the track distribution direction is provided on the track, a plurality of sprockets are provided on the frame, one end of the chain is fixed to the track, and the other end is fixed to the track after sequentially matching with the plurality of sprockets, a travel drive element is installed on the frame, and the travel drive element is connected to the sprocket to drive the frame to run along the track through the sprocket matching the chain.

5. The working method of the rod storage and transmission device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying channel is made to correspond to the target storage position by adjusting the position of the rack and the height of the carrier, and the push rod is made to pass through the conveying channel by adjusting the position of the push rod.

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