A shielding mechanism and an auxiliary conveying device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of chain disassembly and maintenance technology, and in particular to a shielding mechanism and auxiliary conveying device. The device includes a power component; a drive rod positioned at the top of the power component; a barrier plate fixedly mounted on the top of the drive rod to restrict the material transport direction; a conveying plate fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform; and a drive component positioned below the conveying plate with its other end passing through it. This invention reduces the cost and workload of regular maintenance. The Mechner mother wheel can rotate in both directions, enabling the transfer of turnover boxes in both directions, improving application flexibility, simplifying the transfer mechanism, and making it more reliable and easier to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cargo conveying technology, and in particular to a shielding mechanism and an auxiliary conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, roller conveyor systems are playing an increasingly important role in production lines, warehouses, and logistics centers for the conveying, stacking, and transfer of goods. Roller conveyor systems use a series of rollers or drums to transfer items between different processes or locations. Currently, the most common roller conveyor system is the chain conveyor system. However, chain conveyor systems require regular lubrication and maintenance of the chains and sprockets, increasing maintenance costs and workload. Furthermore, they can only perform unidirectional transfer, limiting their application scenarios.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a shielding mechanism and auxiliary conveying device that can effectively solve the problems existing in the current technology, reduce the cost and workload of regular maintenance, realize the transfer of turnover boxes in two directions, improve the flexibility of application, simplify the transfer mechanism, and be more reliable and easy to operate to meet the needs of the current environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of the embodiments of the present invention and to briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of the present application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract and title of the invention. Such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0005] Given that the existing chain machine transfer method requires regular lubrication and maintenance of the chain and sprocket, which increases maintenance costs and workload, and can only perform unidirectional transfer, it limits the application scenarios.

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to design a shielding mechanism and auxiliary conveying device that can effectively solve the problems existing in the prior art, reduce the cost and workload of regular maintenance, realize the transfer of turnover boxes in two directions, improve the flexibility of application, simplify the transfer mechanism, and be more reliable and easy to operate to meet the needs of the current environment.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] Power components;

[0009] A drive rod, which is disposed on top of the power component;

[0010] A barrier plate is fixedly installed on the top of the drive rod to restrict the direction of material transport.

[0011] As an improvement of the present invention, a support platform is fixedly connected to the top of the power component, and a receiving hole is fixedly opened on the surface of the support platform, through which the drive rod passes.

[0012] As an improvement of the present invention, an adjustment tube is fixedly provided at the bottom of the support platform, and a piston rod is slidably provided on the inner wall of the adjustment tube, with the top of the piston rod fixedly connected to the barrier plate.

[0013] As an improvement of the present invention, an elastic element is connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube, and the other end of the elastic element is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston rod.

[0014] As an improvement of the present invention, the piston rod is tightly fitted with the regulating tube, and a pressure hole is fixedly opened at the top of the regulating tube.

[0015] As an improvement of the present invention, the side wall of the barrier plate is fixedly provided with a mounting hole, and a buffer block is fixedly disposed in the mounting hole.

[0016] An auxiliary conveying device includes...

[0017] A conveyor plate fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform, and a drive unit disposed below the conveyor plate with its other end passing through the conveyor plate.

[0018] As an improvement of the present invention, a conveying groove is fixedly formed on the surface of the conveying plate, and the driving component is located in the conveying groove.

[0019] As an improvement of the present invention, the surface of the driving member is provided with a plurality of auxiliary shafts, which are inclined around the driving member.

[0020] As an improvement of the present invention, a rotating shaft is provided below the driving component, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the conveying plate.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it reduces the cost and workload of regular maintenance; the Mechner mother wheel can rotate in both directions, enabling the transfer of turnover boxes in both directions, which improves the flexibility of application, simplifies the transfer mechanism, and makes it more reliable and easier to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure from another angle in this invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the piston rod in this invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Reference Figure 1 This embodiment provides a shielding mechanism.

[0031] The power component 1 drives the blocking mechanism to move. In this embodiment, the power component 1 can be a servo motor or a cylinder or other power element. Servo motors are characterized by high precision and fast response, making them suitable for roller conveyor transfer machines in industrial manufacturing processes. The servo motor receives signals from the control system to precisely drive the drive rod 2.

[0032] The drive rod 2 is a stainless steel round rod with a diameter of 30mm and a length of 500mm. The drive rod 2 is mounted on top of the servo motor 1 and connected to it. The middle section of the drive rod 2, along with its surrounding structure, provides a guiding effect to ensure the stability and verticality of the drive rod 2 during movement.

[0033] The baffle plate 3 is a square steel plate measuring 500mm × 200mm × 10mm, fixedly mounted on the top of the drive rod 2. The function of the baffle plate 3 is to restrict the transport direction of the material during operation of the roller conveyor, preventing material deviation during transport. The baffle plate 3 is connected to the flange at the top of the drive rod 2 by bolts to ensure its stability.

[0034] When the roller conveyor needs to adjust the material transport direction, the control system sends a signal to the power unit 1 to start the power unit 1, which in turn drives the drive rod 2 to rise or fall vertically. During the rise or fall of the drive rod 2, the top baffle plate 3 rises and falls accordingly to adjust the material transport direction. When the drive rod 2 reaches the designated position, the servo motor 1 stops rotating, and the baffle plate 3 remains at an appropriate height to complete the blocking function, thereby realizing the movement of materials from horizontal to vertical.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Reference Figures 1-3 This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, and differs from the previous embodiment in that:

[0037] The support platform 4 is made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight and corrosion-resistant, providing a stable support surface. A receiving hole 41 with a diameter of 35mm is fixedly formed on the surface of the support platform 4, allowing the drive rod 2 to pass through. The inner wall of the receiving hole 41 fits the drive rod 2, ensuring the stability and verticality of the drive rod 2 during movement.

[0038] Two adjusting pipes 42 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support platform 4. The adjusting pipes 42 are made of stainless steel, with an inner diameter of 35mm and a length of 400mm. A piston rod 421 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the adjusting pipe 42, and the top of the piston rod 421 is fixedly connected to the baffle plate 3 by bolts.

[0039] An elastic element 422 is connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube 42. In this embodiment, the elastic element 422 is a compression spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston rod 421, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the regulating tube 42. The elastic element 422 is used to store energy when the piston rod 421 descends and release energy when it needs to rise.

[0040] The piston rod 421 fits tightly against the regulating pipe 42 to ensure airtightness. A pressure hole 423, 5mm in diameter, is fixedly opened at the top of the regulating pipe 42 for pressure regulation. A mounting hole 31 is fixedly opened on the side wall of the baffle plate 3, and a buffer block 311, made of rubber, is fixedly installed inside the mounting hole 31 to reduce impact and vibration during the raising and lowering of the baffle plate 3.

[0041] When the barrier plate 3 needs to be lowered, the servo motor 1 starts, controlling the drive rod 2 to descend. Simultaneously, the piston rod 421 slides on the inner wall of the regulating tube 42, simulating the operation of a syringe's air pressure, squeezing the elastic element 422 and drawing air from the air pressure hole 423, causing the piston rod 421 to descend. When the barrier plate 3 needs to be raised, the servo motor 1 stops working, the drive rod 2 rises, the piston rod 421 slides on the inner wall of the regulating tube 42, the elastic element 422 resets, pushing the piston rod 421 upward. At the same time, the small diameter of the air pressure hole 423 makes the reset action of the piston rod 421 under air pressure slow down, ensuring that the barrier plate 3 is raised smoothly. Smooth raising reduces the safety hazards caused by collisions and prevents the workpiece from being pushed away when it is directly above the barrier plate 3.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] Reference Figures 1-5 This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, and differs from the previous embodiment in that:

[0044] The conveyor plate 5 is made of high-strength alloy and measures 1200mm × 800mm. Multiple conveyor slots 51 are arrayed on its surface, each measuring 100mm × 50mm, for mounting the drive component 6.

[0045] In this embodiment, the drive component 6 is a Mecanum wheel, each with a diameter of 60mm, made of hard rubber, offering excellent wear resistance and grip. The design of the Mecanum wheel allows for omnidirectional movement on a horizontal plane without the need for steering. The drive component 6, installed within the conveyor trough 51, is located below the conveyor plate 5, with its other end passing through the conveyor plate 5, exposing a portion of the Mecanum wheel's surface within the conveyor trough 51 for contact with the material and to provide driving force. The surface of the drive component 6, i.e., the Mecanum wheel, is provided with multiple auxiliary shafts 61. These auxiliary shafts 61 are essentially small wheels on the outer wall of the Mecanum wheel prototype, tilted around the periphery of the drive component 6 at a 45-degree angle. This design allows the drive component 6 to move in any direction on a horizontal plane.

[0046] A rotating shaft 7, made of stainless steel and 20mm in diameter, is located below the drive unit 6. Both ends of the shaft are rotatably connected to the conveyor plate 5 via bearings. The function of the rotating shaft 7 is to support the Mecanum wheel and allow it to rotate under the driving force, thereby realizing the conveying of materials.

[0047] The material is placed on the conveyor plate 5, and the Mecanum wheel 6 in the conveyor trough 51 begins to rotate. Due to the special structure of the Mecanum wheel, the auxiliary shaft 61 contacts the material and provides driving force. With the support of the rotating shaft 7, the driving component 6 enables the material to move along a preset path on the conveyor plate 5.

[0048] When it is necessary to change the material conveying direction, such as from horizontal to vertical transport, the servo motor 1 in the shielding mechanism is activated, driving the drive rod 2 to rise or fall, thereby controlling the lifting and lowering of the barrier plate 3, realizing the shielding function and guiding the material flow.

[0049] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shutter mechanism characterized by: include, Power component (1); Drive rod (2), the drive rod (2) is disposed on the top of the power component (1); A barrier plate (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the drive rod (2) to restrict the direction of material transport; The power component (1) is fixedly connected to the support platform (4) at the top, and the support platform (4) has a fixed receiving hole (41) on its surface. The drive rod (2) passes through the receiving hole (41). The support platform (4) is fixedly provided with an adjustment tube (42) at the bottom, and a piston rod (421) is slidably provided on the inner wall of the adjustment tube (42). The top of the piston rod (421) is fixedly connected to the barrier plate (3). An elastic element (422) is connected to the inner wall of the regulating tube (42), and the other end of the elastic element (422) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the piston rod (421); The piston rod (421) is tightly fitted with the regulating tube (42), and an air pressure hole (423) is fixedly opened at the top of the regulating tube (42). The barrier plate (3) has a mounting hole (31) fixedly opened on its side wall, and a buffer block (311) is fixedly installed in the mounting hole (31).

2. An auxiliary delivery device characterized by: Including the shielding mechanism as described in claim 1, and, A conveyor plate (5) fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform (4), and a drive member (6) disposed below the conveyor plate (5) and passing through the conveyor plate (5) at the other end. The conveying plate (5) has a conveying groove (51) fixedly opened on its surface, and the driving component (6) is located in the conveying groove (51); The surface of the drive member (6) is provided with a plurality of auxiliary shafts (61), which are inclined around the drive member (6). A rotating shaft (7) is provided below the driving component (6), and both ends of the rotating shaft (7) are rotatably connected to the conveying plate (5).

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