A smart overhead conveyor for textiles

Abstract

This invention provides an intelligent overhead conveying device for textiles, relating to the field of textile processing technology. The intelligent overhead conveying device includes a support shell and a drag chain mechanism. The drag chain mechanism consists of a motor and sprockets. The drag chain mechanism is located inside the support shell, and a drag chain is located outside the drag chain mechanism. Several sets of load-bearing rollers are connected to the outside of the drag chain. A moving track is located inside the support shell, and the load-bearing rollers roll on the surface of the moving track. A weighted sleeve is fitted onto the outside of the load-bearing rollers for sliding and correcting the sag angle. This intelligent overhead conveying device for textiles, by setting the moving track inside the support shell and by setting the load-bearing rollers to roll on the moving track surface, ensures that the load-bearing rollers are not affected by downward drag, achieving stable transportation and preventing the drag chain from derailing under hook stress. This solves the problem of the transmission mechanism derailing under hook stress.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of textile processing technology, specifically to an intelligent hanging conveyor for textiles. Background Technology

[0002] In the textile production process, it is necessary to transport textiles from different stages quickly and accurately to achieve continuous production. Traditional conveying methods, such as belt conveyors and roller conveyors, have limitations in certain aspects and cannot meet the high efficiency, flexibility, and automation requirements of modern textile production. Intelligent overhead conveyor systems can meet the needs of current equipment in terms of both flexibility and automation. Furthermore, intelligent overhead conveyor systems also need to achieve rapid and accurate grasping to ensure high production efficiency.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN110182517B, which discloses a suspended conveyor frame for intelligent material handling equipment. The frame includes a suspended traveling frame and a translational lifting device assembly. The suspended traveling frame also features a motor transmission mechanism. The translational lifting device assembly includes several rolling positioning wheels and a primary traction mechanism for guiding these wheels. An extended housing is fixedly connected to the outer surface of each rolling positioning wheel. Several wear-resistant balls are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the rolling positioning wheels, and an L-shaped sleeve is provided on each wheel. The primary traction mechanism includes a traction gear and a primary drive motor. The primary drive motor is fixedly connected to the traction gear, and a motor base plate is provided at the lower end of the primary drive motor. A smooth arc-shaped block is provided on the lower surface of the motor base plate. Hinged connecting half-rods are fixedly provided on the motor base plate and the extended housing, respectively. This design provides secondary power to the material lifting device, thereby reducing the driving intensity of the transmission mechanism, increasing its service life, and improving the stability of goods during transport.

[0004] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN108946027B, which discloses an intelligent suspended conveyor system. The system includes a first track and a control cabinet. Two car body conveying frames are positioned between the first tracks, and an inclined branch car body conveying frame is positioned between the car body conveying frames. Each car body conveying frame includes two second tracks, multiple support rods, and connecting rods. A first roller is positioned below the support rods and placed within the first track. An extension track is hinged to the front end of the first outer plate of each second track. The second outer plate of the extension track is hinged to the first outer plate of the second track via a pivot. A first motor is mounted on the pivot to drive its rotation. A first extension plate is mounted on the first inner plate of the second track. Four second rollers, driven by a first drive cylinder, are positioned between the two second tracks (front, rear, left, and right). A positioning frame is rotatably connected above each second roller, and a car body mounting frame is placed on the four positioning frames.

[0005] Existing intelligent overhead conveyor systems suffer from several problems. Firstly, the suspension of textiles during transmission causes the chain to sag, making the chain and sprockets more prone to fatigue and breakage. Secondly, textiles cannot be grasped and released in a timely manner, failing to achieve automatic unlocking. Furthermore, removing suspended textiles can easily lead to tearing. Therefore, an intelligent overhead conveyor system for textiles is proposed to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an intelligent hanging conveyor for textiles, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent hanging conveyor for textiles, comprising a support shell and a drag chain mechanism. The drag chain mechanism consists of a motor and a sprocket. The drag chain mechanism is located inside the support shell, and a drag chain is located outside the drag chain mechanism. Several sets of load-bearing rollers are connected to the outside of the drag chain. A moving track is located inside the support shell, and the load-bearing rollers roll on the surface of the moving track. A heavy-duty sleeve is fitted around the outside of the load-bearing rollers for sliding and correcting the droop angle. An extension mechanism is fixedly connected to the lower end of the heavy-duty sleeve for telescopic adjustment of the hanging height. A hanging column is fixedly connected to the free end of the extension mechanism. An electromagnetic rod is located at the center of the lower end of the hanging column. An angle hook is located at the lower end of the hanging column. An inflating mechanism is located inside the angle hook for filling the hook's attachment position to allow the suspended item to slip off. A padlock mechanism is located at the lower end of the hanging column for locking the textiles suspended on the surface of the angle hook.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the suspension column is provided with a mounting groove for mounting an electromagnetic rod, and the four sides of the lower end of the suspension column are provided with hook grooves for hiding the angle hook inside the suspension column. The hook groove is provided with a traction groove inside, and the lower end of the suspension column is provided with a chamfer.

[0009] Preferably, the lower end of the angle hook is provided with a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hook groove. The upper end of the angle hook away from the traction groove is provided with a chamfer. The upper end of the angle hook near the traction groove is provided with a raised anti-slip hook tooth. The side of the angle hook near the traction groove is provided with a groove. A permanent magnet is provided inside the groove. A track groove is provided on the side wall of the groove. A support plate is slidably provided inside the groove. The support plate is rotatably connected to the traction groove.

[0010] Preferably, the filling mechanism includes a filling telescopic rod, the fixed end of which is fixedly connected to the groove, a compression spring plate is provided at the free end of the filling telescopic rod, and round shafts are provided at both ends of the compression spring plate. The round shaft at one end of the compression spring plate is connected to the filling telescopic rod, and the filling telescopic rod is connected to the edge of the round shaft to facilitate bending the compression spring plate to one side. The round shaft at the other end of the compression spring plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the track groove.

[0011] Preferably, the padlock mechanism includes a flipping motor, and the output end of the flipping motor is connected to a padlock clamp.

[0012] Preferably, the extension mechanism includes a sliding sleeve, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to a heavy sleeve, an electric telescopic rod is provided inside the sliding sleeve, the free end of the electric telescopic rod is connected to a suspension column, and the upper end of the suspension column is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve.

[0013] Preferably, the center of the load-bearing roller is a central shaft, and a movable wheel is provided on the outer surface of the central shaft. The movable wheel is engaged with the movable track. A movable ball is provided in the middle section of the central shaft, and a heavy sleeve is fitted on the outside of the movable ball. The central shaft is hinged to the traction chain.

[0014] Preferably, the moving track consists of two tracks with a fixed distance between them.

[0015] Preferably, the weighted sleeve is fitted onto the outside of the movable ball to correct the vertical angle of the extension mechanism.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This intelligent overhead conveyor for textiles achieves stable transport and prevents the drag chain from derailing when the hook is under stress. It solves the problem of derailment of the transmission mechanism caused by the hook being under stress in intelligent overhead conveyor systems.

[0018] This intelligent hanging conveyor for textiles solves the problem of textiles easily slipping after being grabbed by intelligent hanging conveyor systems by installing an electromagnetic rod inside the hanging column. When the electromagnetic rod is energized, it pushes the angle hook to open and grab the textile. The padlock clamp rotates and locks above the anti-slip hook teeth to prevent the textile from slipping. By installing angle hooks around the hanging column, the textile can be quickly grabbed and locked after the hanging column is lowered to prevent slipping.

[0019] This intelligent hanging conveyor for textiles uses a filling mechanism inside the angle hook to allow the filling telescopic rod to push the compression spring to bend. The bending of the compression spring lifts the textile suspended on the surface of the anti-slip hook teeth, allowing the textile to fall off quickly and preventing tearing or other damage during removal. This achieves the effect of locking the textile and then quickly removing it. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the moving track structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the position of the drag chain in this invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing roller structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable ball structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension column structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of position A in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the padlock mechanism of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the extrusion spring structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-slip hook tooth structure of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Support shell; 2. Cable chain mechanism; 3. Cable chain; 4. Load-bearing roller; 41. Moving wheel; 42. Moving ball; 5. Moving track; 6. Heavy-duty sleeve; 7. Extension mechanism; 71. Sliding sleeve; 72. Electric telescopic rod; 8. Suspension column; 81. Hook groove; 82. Traction groove; 9. Electromagnetic rod; 10. Angle hook; 101. Anti-slip hook teeth; 102. Groove; 103. Track groove; 104. Support plate; 11. Filling mechanism; 111. Filling telescopic rod; 112. Compression spring; 12. Padlock mechanism; 121. Tilting motor; 122. Padlock clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0032] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0034] like Figure 1-9 As shown, an intelligent suspended conveying device for textiles includes a support shell 1 and a drag chain mechanism 2. The drag chain mechanism 2 consists of a motor and a sprocket. The drag chain mechanism 2 is arranged inside the support shell 1, and a drag chain 3 is arranged outside the drag chain mechanism 2. Several sets of load-bearing rollers 4 are connected to the outside of the drag chain 3. A moving track 5 is arranged inside the support shell 1. The moving track 5 consists of two tracks with a fixed distance between them. The moving track 5 has two tracks, and the height difference between the two tracks is adjusted when turning corners, so that the load-bearing rollers 4 on the surface of the moving track 5 are more stable when rolling rapidly, making the intelligent suspended conveying device more stable when moving under load.

[0035] The load-bearing roller 4 rolls on the surface of the moving track 5. A heavy-duty sleeve 6 is fitted on the outside of the load-bearing roller 4 to slide and correct the sag angle. The center of the load-bearing roller 4 is a central shaft, and a moving wheel 41 is provided on the outer surface of the central shaft. The moving wheel 41 is engaged with the moving track 5. A movable ball 42 is provided in the middle section of the central shaft, and the heavy-duty sleeve 6 is fitted on the outside of the movable ball 42. The central shaft is hinged to the traction chain 3. By setting the moving wheel 41 to engage with the moving track 5, the load-bearing roller 4 moves more stably and can still run smoothly after the central shaft is subjected to force. By setting the movable ball 42, the heavy-duty sleeve 6 can slide on the surface to adjust the vertical angle, making the intelligent suspension conveyor equipment more stable in suspending textiles.

[0036] The lower end of the heavy sleeve 6 is fixedly connected to the extension mechanism 7, which is used to extend and retract to adjust the suspension height. The heavy sleeve 6 is sleeved on the outside of the movable ball 42 to correct the vertical angle of the extension mechanism 7. The heavy sleeve 6 can slide on the surface of the movable ball 42 to correct the position.

[0037] The free end of the extension mechanism 7 is fixedly connected to the suspension column 8. The extension mechanism 7 includes a sliding sleeve 71, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the heavy sleeve 6. An electric telescopic rod 72 is provided inside the sliding sleeve 71. The free end of the electric telescopic rod 72 is connected to the suspension column 8. The upper end of the suspension column 8 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve 71. The extension mechanism 7 can control the up and down movement of the suspension column 8 through the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod 72 to achieve grabbing assistance and suspension action, so that the intelligent suspension conveying equipment can approach the items that need to be suspended.

[0038] An electromagnetic rod 9 is located at the center of the lower end of the suspension column 8. An angle hook 10 is located at the lower end of the suspension column 8. An installation groove is located on the center line of the lower end of the suspension column 8 for installing the electromagnetic rod 9. Hook grooves 81 are provided on all four sides of the lower end of the suspension column 8 to allow the angle hook 10 to be hidden inside the suspension column 8. A traction groove 82 is provided inside the hook groove 81. The lower end of the suspension column 8 is chamfered. The suspension column 8 can provide space for storing the angle hook 10. By setting a chamfer at the bottom of the suspension column 8, the movement of textiles is reduced when the suspension column 8 is lowered, making it easier and faster for textiles to be hooked.

[0039] The lower end of the angle hook 10 is provided with a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hook groove 81. The upper end of the angle hook 10 is provided with a chamfer on the side away from the traction groove 82. The upper end of the angle hook 10 is provided with a raised anti-slip hook tooth 101 on the side near the traction groove 82. The side of the angle hook 10 near the traction groove 82 is provided with a groove 102. A permanent magnet is provided inside the groove 102. A track groove 103 is provided on the side wall of the groove 102. A support plate 104 is slidably provided inside the groove 102. The support plate 104 is rotatably connected to the traction groove 82. The angle hook 10 can open to hook textiles. The anti-slip hook tooth 101 prevents the hooked textiles from easily slipping off. The chamfer on the upper end of the angle hook 10 away from the traction groove 82 makes it easier for the textiles to slip off when being picked up, preventing the textiles from being pulled off during the picking process.

[0040] An inflating mechanism 11 is provided inside the angle hook 10 to fill the hook position and allow suspended items to slide off. The inflating mechanism 11 includes an inflating telescopic rod 111. The fixed end of the inflating telescopic rod 111 is fixedly connected to the groove 102. The free end of the inflating telescopic rod 111 is provided with a compression spring 112. Both ends of the compression spring 112 are provided with round shafts. The round shaft at one end of the compression spring 112 is connected to the inflating telescopic rod 111. The inflating telescopic rod 111 is connected to the edge of the round shaft to facilitate bending the compression spring 112 to one side. The round shaft at the other end of the compression spring 112 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the track groove 103. By setting the compression spring 112, the inflating mechanism 11 pushes the compression spring 112 upward and bends to lift the textile hanging on the surface of the anti-slip hook 101, so that the textile can be quickly removed and the problem of tearing or other damage to the textile during removal is prevented.

[0041] A padlock mechanism 12 is provided at the lower end of the suspension column 8 for locking the textiles suspended on the surface of the tension angle hook 10. The padlock mechanism 12 includes a flip motor 121, and the output end of the flip motor 121 is connected to a padlock plate 122. The padlock mechanism 12 can lock the textiles hanging on the surface of the anti-slip hook 101 by flipping the padlock plate 122 to prevent them from slipping off when hanging.

[0042] The device uses a drag chain 3 to drive the load-bearing roller 4, which avoids both fatigue derailment of the chain suspension and the slow speed and uneven movement of the gear transmission.

[0043] In use, the motor of the drag chain mechanism 2 drives the sprocket to rotate, which in turn drives the drag chain 3 to rotate. The rotation of the drag chain 3 causes the load-bearing roller 4 to move on the surface of the moving track 5. When the load-bearing roller 4 turns, the height difference between the two moving tracks 5 causes the load-bearing roller 4 to tilt and turn. The weight of the suspension column 8 and the extension mechanism 7 causes the heavy sleeve 6 to slide on the surface of the movable ball 42 under the influence of gravity, keeping the suspension column 8 always vertically downward. When it is necessary to grab the textile, the electric telescopic rod 72 first pushes the suspension column 8 to slide downward and extend close to the textile inside the sliding sleeve 71. The electromagnetic rod 9 is activated to generate magnetism that repels the permanent magnet inside the groove 102. The magnetic force pushes the angle hook 10 to rotate and open. The opening angle is controlled by the support plate 104. The extension mechanism 7 lifts the suspension column 8 to prevent slippage. The hook tooth 101 hooks the textile. By starting the flip motor 121, the padlock clamp 122 rotates, causing the padlock clamp 122 to press the textile against the surface of the anti-slip hook tooth 101, locking and suspending the textile. As the drag chain 3 moves, the textile is transported to a suitable position. When it is necessary to remove the textile, the flip motor 121 is started to drive the padlock clamp 122 to disengage from the surface of the anti-slip hook tooth 101 and reset. The filling telescopic rod 111 is started to push the compression spring 112 upward. When the compression spring 112 slides to the limit position of the track groove 103, the filling telescopic rod 111 continues to extend. The compression spring 112 bends and lifts the textile hooked on the surface of the anti-slip hook tooth 101, causing the textile to unhook and slide down, thus achieving the effect of removing the suspended object. This device achieves the effect of suspension and conveying by using electromagnetic and mechanical principles.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0045] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0046] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent overhead conveying device for textiles, comprising a support shell (1) and a drag chain mechanism (2), the drag chain mechanism (2) being composed of a motor and a sprocket, characterized in that: A drag chain mechanism (2) is provided inside the support shell (1), a drag chain (3) is provided outside the drag chain mechanism (2), and several sets of load-bearing rollers (4) are connected to the outside of the drag chain (3). A moving track (5) is provided inside the support shell (1), and the load-bearing rollers (4) roll on the surface of the moving track (5). A heavy sleeve (6) is sleeved on the outside of the load-bearing rollers (4) for sliding and correcting the droop angle on the outside of the load-bearing rollers (4). An extension mechanism (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the heavy sleeve (6) for telescopic adjustment of the suspension height. A suspension column (8) is fixedly connected to the free end of the extension mechanism (7). An electromagnetic rod (9) is provided at the center of the lower end of the suspension column (8). An angle hook (10) is provided at the lower end of the suspension column (8). An filling mechanism (11) is provided inside the angle hook (10) to fill the hook position so that the suspended item can fall off. A padlock mechanism (12) is provided at the lower end of the suspension column (8) to lock the textiles suspended on the surface of the angle hook (10). An installation groove is provided on the center line of the lower end of the suspension column (8) for installing the electromagnetic rod (9). Hook grooves (81) are provided on all four sides of the lower end of the suspension column (8) to hide the angle hook (10) inside the suspension column (8). A traction groove (82) is provided inside the hook groove (81). The lower end of the suspension column (8) is chamfered, the lower end of the angle hook (10) is provided with a rotating shaft and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the hook groove (81), the upper end of the angle hook (10) is provided with a chamfer on the side away from the traction groove (82), the upper end of the angle hook (10) is provided with a raised anti-slip hook tooth (101) on the side near the traction groove (82), the side of the angle hook (10) is provided with a groove (102), a permanent magnet is provided inside the groove (102), a track groove (103) is provided on the side wall of the groove (102), a support plate (104) is slidably provided inside the groove (102), and the support plate (104) is rotatably connected to the traction groove (82).

2. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filling mechanism (11) includes a filling telescopic rod (111), the fixed end of the filling telescopic rod (111) is fixedly connected to the groove (102), the free end of the filling telescopic rod (111) is provided with a compression spring (112), both ends of the compression spring (112) are provided with round shafts, one end of the round shaft of the compression spring (112) is connected to the filling telescopic rod (111), the filling telescopic rod (111) is connected to the edge of the round shaft, so that the compression spring (112) can be bent to one side, and the other end of the round shaft of the compression spring (112) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the track groove (103).

3. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The padlock mechanism (12) includes a flip motor (121), and the output end of the flip motor (121) is connected to a padlock clamp (122).

4. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension mechanism (7) includes a sliding sleeve (71), the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the heavy sleeve (6), and an electric telescopic rod (72) is provided on the inner side of the sliding sleeve (71). The free end of the electric telescopic rod (72) is connected to the suspension column (8), and the upper end of the suspension column (8) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve (71).

5. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center of the load-bearing roller (4) is the central shaft, and the outer surface of the central shaft is provided with a movable wheel (41). The movable wheel (41) is fastened to the movable track (5). The middle section of the central shaft is provided with a movable ball (42). The heavy sleeve (6) is sleeved on the outside of the movable ball (42). The central shaft is hinged to the traction chain (3).

6. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving track (5) consists of two tracks with a fixed distance between them.

7. The intelligent hanging conveyor equipment for textiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heavy sleeve (6) is fitted onto the outside of the movable ball (42) to correct the vertical angle of the extension mechanism (7).

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