Metal net transfer device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a metal net transfer device which comprises a supporting assembly, a conveying assembly and a conveying assembly. The supporting assembly is connected with at least two different stations in a crossing mode. The transfer assembly is in sliding connection with the supporting assembly, slides in the length direction of the supporting assembly and horizontally moves between different stations; the magnetic adsorption assembly is movably connected with the transfer assembly, the magnetic adsorption assembly horizontally moves between different stations along with the transfer assembly, and the magnetic adsorption assembly and the transfer assembly can be relatively close to or away from each other in the plumb bob direction. According to the metal net transfer device, the problem of deformation and damage in the metal net transfer process can be solved, and the quality reliability of the metal net can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of metal mesh transportation, in particular to a metal mesh transportation device. Background Art

[0002] Hydrogen production from water electrolysis is currently the mainstream method for producing green hydrogen. Alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production technology has low dependence on precious metal resources, low process costs, and the advantages of a long operating life, making it the most dominant technology in the current water electrolysis hydrogen production market.

[0003] As the core component of alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production equipment, the electrode is the place where the electrochemical reaction occurs and plays a dominant role in the efficiency of hydrogen production. The current mainstream process for electrode manufacturing is to prepare a catalyst coating on the surface of a surface-treated metal mesh substrate by plasma spraying. When processing such an electrode, the metal mesh used needs to be transported and moved between different workstations due to different process requirements. A common automated transportation method is to use a transfer device with a clamping mechanism such as a clamping claw to clamp the edge of the metal mesh, lift the metal mesh, and move the metal mesh between different workstations.

[0004] However, since the metal mesh is relatively large and soft, this transfer device can easily cause the middle area of ​​the metal mesh to collapse and fall during clamping and transfer, resulting in deformation and damage to the metal mesh. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a metal mesh transfer device to solve the problem that the existing transfer device easily causes the middle area of ​​the metal mesh to collapse and fall during clamping and transfer, resulting in deformation and damage of the metal mesh.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0007] An embodiment of the present invention provides a metal mesh transfer device, comprising:

[0008] A support assembly, wherein the support assembly is connected across at least two different workstations;

[0009] A transfer assembly is slidably connected to the support assembly and slides along the length of the support assembly. The transfer assembly moves horizontally between different workstations.

[0010] A magnetic adsorption component is movably connected to the transfer component, and the magnetic adsorption component moves horizontally between different workstations along with the transfer component, and the magnetic adsorption component and the transfer component can be relatively close to or away from each other along the plumb bob direction.

[0011] Optionally, the magnetic adsorption component includes:

[0012] An adsorption frame, wherein a downward side of the adsorption frame is provided with a plurality of magnetic members;

[0013] The first driving mechanism, the fixed part of the first driving mechanism is connected to the transfer component, the moving part of the first driving mechanism is connected to the adsorption frame, and the first driving mechanism drives the adsorption frame to move relatively closer to or away from the transfer component along the plumb direction.

[0014] Optionally, a plurality of the magnetic members are distributed on the adsorption frame to form a rectangular array.

[0015] Optionally, the metal mesh transfer device further comprises:

[0016] A mesh pressing component is used to pre-press and fix the metal mesh before and after the magnetic adsorption component adsorbs the metal mesh.

[0017] Optionally, the screen pressing assembly includes:

[0018] A pressing frame, wherein a side of the pressing frame facing the load-bearing plane of the workstation forms a flat pressing surface;

[0019] The second driving mechanism, the fixed part of the second driving mechanism is connected to the transfer component or the magnetic adsorption component, the moving part of the second driving mechanism is connected to the pressing frame, and the second driving mechanism drives the pressing frame to move relative to the magnetic adsorption component.

[0020] Optionally, the adsorption framework includes:

[0021] Four first side beams, wherein the four first side beams are connected to form a hollow rectangular frame;

[0022] A first support beam is provided in the hollow area of ​​the rectangular frame and is connected to the first side beam.

[0023] Optionally, the magnetic adsorption component further includes:

[0024] A limiting slide rail is fixedly connected to the side beam and is slidably connected to the transfer assembly.

[0025] Optionally, there are four limiting slide rails, and a pair of limiting slide rails are fixed on each of the two parallel and opposite side beams.

[0026] Optionally, the adsorption framework includes:

[0027] A plurality of magnetic component mounting rails are provided, each of the magnetic component mounting rails is fixedly connected to the side beams and the support beams, and a plurality of magnetic components are arranged at intervals on each of the magnetic component mounting rails.

[0028] Optionally, the transport component includes:

[0029] a transfer frame, the transfer frame being slidably connected to the support assembly;

[0030] A third driving mechanism, wherein the fixed portion of the third driving mechanism is connected to the supporting assembly, the moving portion of the third driving mechanism is connected to the transfer frame, and the third driving mechanism drives the transfer frame to move along the supporting assembly.

[0031] Optionally, the first driving mechanism includes:

[0032] a drive motor, the drive motor being fixedly connected to the transfer frame;

[0033] A chain transmission mechanism, wherein the power of the driving motor is input to the active member of the chain transmission mechanism, and the driven member of the chain transmission mechanism is fixedly connected to the adsorption frame.

[0034] Optionally, the number of the chain transmission mechanisms is four, and the transfer frame is a rectangular frame structure;

[0035] The first drive mechanism further includes a transfer case having an input end and four output ends;

[0036] Each corner of the transfer frame is provided with a chain transmission mechanism, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the transfer case, and the output end of the transfer case is connected to an active part of the chain transmission mechanism.

[0037] Optionally, the metal mesh transport device further includes an induction probe;

[0038] The sensing probe is fixedly connected to the transfer assembly, and the detection terminal of the sensing probe faces the bearing plane of the workstation. The sensing probe is used to output an in-place signal indicating that the metal mesh has entered the workstation.

[0039] Optionally, the sensing probe includes:

[0040] a cylinder fixing seat connected to the transfer assembly;

[0041] A guide rod cylinder, wherein the guide rod cylinder is fixedly connected to the cylinder fixing seat;

[0042] A mounting base, the mounting base being fixedly connected to the end of the guide rod of the guide rod cylinder;

[0043] A proximity sensor is fixedly connected to the mounting base.

[0044] Optionally, the sensing probe further includes:

[0045] An obstacle avoidance mechanism is fixed between the cylinder fixing seat and the transfer assembly. The obstacle avoidance mechanism is used to drive the guide rod cylinder and the proximity sensor to move in a preset direction to avoid the metal mesh adsorbed and fixed by the magnetic adsorption assembly.

[0046] Optionally, the mounting base is provided with a chamfered structure in a direction of incoming material from the metal mesh.

[0047] Optionally, the support assembly is arranged across and connected to a plurality of different workstations;

[0048] The magnetic adsorption component moves horizontally along with the transfer component between adjacent workstations or spaced workstations.

[0049] The metal mesh transfer device of the embodiment of the present invention abandons the mechanical clamping fixation method in the traditional transfer device. With the help of the ferromagnetism of the metal mesh itself, a magnetic adsorption component is used to directly adsorb and fix the metal mesh, which can more easily achieve the adsorption and fixation of different parts of the metal mesh, and helps to eliminate the collapse and falling phenomenon of the middle part of the metal mesh caused by the traditional clamping method, which is beneficial to improve the deformation and damage problem of the metal mesh during the transfer process, and can improve the quality reliability of the metal mesh. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0051] Figure 1 An axonometric diagram showing a metal mesh transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2 An axonometric diagram showing a support assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the position of a transfer component in an embodiment of the present invention sucking a metal mesh at a station;

[0054] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the position of the transfer assembly of an embodiment of the present invention releasing the metal mesh at another station;

[0055] Figure 5 An axonometric diagram showing a magnetic adsorption assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 6 An axonometric diagram illustrating a transfer assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 7 An axonometric diagram showing the assembly of the transfer component and the magnetic adsorption component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 8 An axonometric diagram showing a screen pressing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 9 A schematic isometric view of an induction probe according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0060] Description of reference numerals:

[0061] Support assembly 10, transfer assembly 11, magnetic adsorption assembly 12, screen pressing assembly 13, induction probe 14, first longitudinal beam 101, first transverse beam 102, column 103, transfer frame 111, third drive mechanism 112, adsorption frame 121, first drive mechanism 122, magnetic component 123, limiting slide rail 124, magnetic component mounting rail 125, screen pressing frame 131, second drive mechanism 132, cylinder fixing seat 141, guide rod cylinder 142, mounting base 143, proximity sensor 144, second side beam 1111, second support beam 1112, first side beam 1211, first support beam 1212, drive motor 1221, chain transmission mechanism 1222, transfer case 1223, transfer box 1223a, drive shaft 1223b. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0063] It should be understood that references throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic associated with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0064] In various embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the size of the serial numbers of the following processes does not mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0065] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a metal mesh transfer device, the metal mesh transfer device comprising:

[0066] A support assembly 10, wherein the support assembly 10 is arranged between at least two different workstations;

[0067] A transfer assembly 11 is slidably connected to the support assembly 10 and slides along the length of the support assembly 10. The transfer assembly 11 moves horizontally between different workstations.

[0068] The magnetic adsorption component 12 is movably connected to the transfer component 11. The magnetic adsorption component 12 moves horizontally with the transfer component 11 between different workstations, and the magnetic adsorption component 12 and the transfer component 11 can be relatively close to or away from each other along the plumb bob direction.

[0069] In the green hydrogen production process, the metal mesh used as an electrode is typically a wire mesh structure with a length and width greater than 1.8 meters and a thickness less than 1 mm. This makes the metal mesh thin and flexible. This metal mesh can be made of ferromagnetic materials such as iron or nickel. The metal mesh transfer device disclosed in this invention can effectively match this characteristic when transporting the metal mesh, thereby helping to reduce or even eliminate the risk of deformation and damage to the metal mesh.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 1 , a metal mesh transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention mainly comprises three parts: a support assembly 10, a transfer assembly 11, and a magnetic adsorption assembly 12. The support assembly 10 can be placed above a workstation in a production workshop, supporting the transfer assembly 11 and the magnetic adsorption assembly 12 above the workstation, leaving space for the metal mesh to move in the plumb direction Z.

[0071] like Figure 2As shown in the figure, the support assembly 10 may include a longitudinal beam 101, a transverse beam 102, and a column 103. The longitudinal beam 101 and the transverse beam 102 may be metal profiles. The longitudinal beam 101 is arranged along the X direction shown in the figure, and the transverse beam 102 is arranged along the Y direction shown in the figure. The two are connected in the horizontal plane to form a rectangular frame. Multiple columns 103 are arranged along the Z direction shown in the figure. The top ends are welded to the transverse beam 102 or fastened together using a clamp, and the bottom ends are placed on the frame at the edge of the load-bearing plane of the workstation. It is understood that the length of the longitudinal beam 101 is also the length of the support assembly 10. By designing the length of the longitudinal beam 101 to be at least able to extend from one workstation to another, it is ensured that the support assembly 10 can be installed between at least two different workstations. It should be noted that the workstation in the embodiment of the present invention can be a transfer and conveying station corresponding to the conveyor belt used to transport the metal mesh, or it can be a processing station specifically for performing physical or chemical treatment on the metal mesh. The support component 10 spans between at least two different workstations, that is, the length of the support component 10 can be the same as the total length of the workstations that the transfer component 11 and the magnetic adsorption component 12 need to reach, or it can be shorter than the total length of the workstations, as long as it can support the transfer component 11 and the magnetic adsorption component 12 to move to different workstations.

[0072] The transfer component 11 serves as a transition component between the support component 10 and the magnetic adsorption component 12. On the one hand, it is slidably connected to the support component 10. For example, the transfer component 11 can be mounted on the longitudinal beam 101 and slide back and forth along the track arranged on the longitudinal beam 101 in the X direction shown in the figure, thereby realizing movement between different workstations. On the other hand, the transfer component 11 is also movably connected to the magnetic adsorption component 12. When the transfer component 11 is suspended at any workstation, the magnetic adsorption component 12 can be relatively close to or away from the transfer component 11 along the plumb direction Z. In conjunction with the figure, it is easy to understand that when the magnetic adsorption component 12 moves downward away from the transfer component 11 along the plumb direction Z, the magnetic adsorption component 12 also gradually approaches the load-bearing plane of the workstation. Conversely, when the magnetic adsorption component 12 moves upward toward the transfer component 11 along the plumb direction Z, the magnetic adsorption component 12 also gradually moves away from the load-bearing plane of the workstation.

[0073] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4It is easy to understand from the diagram that since the transport component 11 cannot move in the Z direction, when the magnetic adsorption component 12 approaches the transport component 11 along the plumb direction Z, it means that the magnetic adsorption component 12 is rising. At this time, it can be a process of carrying the metal mesh up after absorbing it, or it can be a process of the empty magnetic adsorption component 12 rising after releasing the metal mesh. When the magnetic adsorption component 12 moves away from the transport component 11 along the plumb direction Z, it means that the magnetic adsorption component 12 is descending. At this time, it can be a process of the empty magnetic adsorption component 12 descending to prepare to absorb the metal mesh, or it can be a process of descending together with the metal mesh to prepare to release the metal mesh.

[0074] Therefore, the metal mesh transfer device of the embodiment of the present invention abandons the mechanical clamping fixation method in the traditional transfer device. With the help of the ferromagnetism of the metal mesh itself, a magnetic adsorption component is used to directly adsorb and fix the metal mesh, which can more easily achieve the adsorption and fixation of different parts of the metal mesh, and helps to eliminate the collapse and falling phenomenon of the middle part of the metal mesh caused by the traditional clamping method, which is beneficial to improve the deformation and damage problem of the metal mesh during the transfer process, and can improve the quality reliability of the metal mesh.

[0075] Optionally, refer to Figures 5 to 7 , the magnetic adsorption component 12 includes:

[0076] An adsorption frame 121 , wherein a plurality of magnetic members 123 are provided on one side of the adsorption frame 121 facing the supporting plane of the workstation;

[0077] The first driving mechanism 122, the fixed part of the first driving mechanism 122 is connected to the transfer component 11, the moving part of the first driving mechanism 122 is connected to the adsorption frame 121, and the first driving mechanism 122 drives the adsorption frame 121 to move relatively closer to or away from the transfer component 11 along the plumb direction.

[0078] Specifically, if Figures 5 to 7 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the magnetic adsorption component 12 of the embodiment of the present invention may include an adsorption frame 121 and a first driving mechanism 122. The adsorption frame 121 is a carrier for installing and fixing the magnetic part 123, and may be a frame structure formed by splicing and fixing metal profiles. A plurality of magnetic parts 123 are installed and fixed on one side of the adsorption frame 121 facing downward toward the bearing plane of the workstation. The magnetic part 123 may be a permanent magnet such as a samarium cobalt magnet, a neodymium iron boron magnet, an aluminum nickel cobalt magnet or a ferrite magnet, or may be an electromagnet. By using a permanent magnet as the magnetic part 123, there is no need to control the magnetization and demagnetization process, which is simple and convenient. By using an electromagnet as the magnetic part 123, the magnetization and demagnetization process can be flexibly controlled as needed, and it is easier to achieve automatic linkage with the electronic control system.

[0079] The first drive mechanism 122 is a mechanism that drives the adsorption frame 121 to move relative to the transfer assembly 11. Its fixed portion is connected to the transfer assembly 11, and its movable portion is connected to the adsorption frame 121. When the first drive mechanism 122 moves, it can drive the adsorption frame 121 toward or away from the transfer assembly 11 along the plumb direction Z. As a result, the magnetic member 123 attracts and carries the metal mesh up and down. Once the metal mesh is lifted, it is then transported to another workstation by the transfer assembly 11.

[0080] It should be noted that the first driving mechanism 122 of the embodiment of the present invention is a mechanism that provides the adsorption frame 121 with the power required for linear motion along the Z direction, and can be any driving form including a chain drive mechanism, a rack and pinion drive mechanism, a synchronous belt drive mechanism, a screw drive mechanism, etc.

[0081] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 , the plurality of magnetic members 123 are distributed on the adsorption frame 121 to form a rectangular array.

[0082] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, a plurality of magnetic members 123 of an embodiment of the present invention can form a rectangular array along the X direction and the Y direction on the lower surface of the adsorption frame 121. For example, six magnetic members 123 are arranged at equal intervals along the X direction, and four magnetic members 123 are arranged at equal intervals along the Y direction, with 24 magnetic members 123 distributed in the entire horizontal plane. According to calculations, the adsorption area of ​​each magnetic member 123 can reach approximately 0.1 square meters to 0.2 square meters. The magnetic members 123 arranged in such an array can apply magnetic adsorption force to various parts of the metal mesh, so that the various parts of the metal mesh tend to be on the same plane when it is adsorbed and lifted. It is easy to understand that in some embodiments, more magnetic members 123 can be used, and the magnetic members 123 can be arranged more densely to better maintain the flatness of the metal mesh.

[0083] Optionally, refer to Figure 7 , the metal mesh transfer device also includes:

[0084] The mesh pressing component 13 is used to pre-press and fix the metal mesh before and after the magnetic adsorption component 12 adsorbs the metal mesh.

[0085] Specifically, when the empty magnetic adsorption component 12 is close to the metal mesh, the magnetic effect will cause the metal mesh to collide with the magnetic part 123. When the magnetic adsorption component 12 with the metal mesh is about to release the metal mesh, the metal mesh and the magnetic part 123 are not easy to separate due to the magnetic effect. Figure 7As shown in FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, the metal mesh transfer device of an embodiment of the present invention further includes a mesh pressing component 13. When the empty magnetic adsorption component 12 approaches the metal mesh, the mesh pressing component 13 first moves and presses down on the metal mesh to prevent the metal mesh from being sucked up by the magnetic part 123 and bouncing to cause a collision. When the magnetic adsorption component 12 with the metal mesh is about to release the metal mesh, the mesh pressing component 13 also moves first and presses down on the metal mesh. Then the magnetic adsorption component 12 rises again, and the mesh pressing component 13 can force the metal mesh to separate from the magnetic part 123. It is easy to understand that the mesh pressing component 13 is particularly suitable for the case where the magnetic part 123 is a permanent magnet.

[0086] Optionally, refer to Figure 8 , the pressing assembly 13 includes:

[0087] A pressing frame 131, wherein the pressing frame 131 has a flat pressing surface on a side facing the load-bearing plane of the workstation;

[0088] The second driving mechanism 132, the fixed part of the second driving mechanism 132 is connected to the transfer component 11 or the magnetic adsorption component 12, the moving part of the second driving mechanism 132 is connected to the pressing frame 131, and the second driving mechanism 132 drives the pressing frame 131 to move relative to the magnetic adsorption component 12.

[0089] Specifically, if Figure 8 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the pressing assembly 13 of the embodiment of the present invention may include a pressing frame 131 and a second driving mechanism 132, the pressing frame 131 may include a second longitudinal beam 1311 and a second transverse beam 1312, the second longitudinal beam 1311 is arranged along the X direction, and the second transverse beam 1312 is arranged along the Y direction, the second longitudinal beam 1311 and the second transverse beam 1312 are connected to form a crisscross frame structure that is interwoven horizontally and vertically, and the surface of the crisscross frame structure facing downward toward the load-bearing plane of the workstation is a flat pressing surface, which can be pressed into contact with the metal mesh.

[0090] The second driving mechanism 132 is a mechanism for driving the screen pressing frame 131 to move relative to the magnetic adsorption component 12. Its fixed part is connected to the transfer component 11 or the magnetic adsorption component 12, and its moving part is connected to the screen pressing frame 131. When the second driving mechanism 132 moves, it can drive the screen pressing frame 131 to approach or move away from the magnetic adsorption component 12 along the Z direction, thereby realizing a pre-pressing action before and after the magnetic adsorption component 12 adsorbs the metal mesh.

[0091] It should be noted that the second drive mechanism 132 in the embodiment of the present invention is a mechanism that provides the power required for linear motion along the Z direction to the screen pressing frame 131. It can be any drive mechanism including a chain drive mechanism, a rack and pinion drive mechanism, a synchronous belt drive mechanism, a screw drive mechanism, etc. An example of the second drive mechanism 132 in the embodiment of the present invention can be a cylinder.

[0092] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 , the adsorption frame 121 includes:

[0093] Four first side beams 1211, wherein the four first side beams 1211 are connected to form a hollow rectangular frame;

[0094] The first support beam 1212 is disposed in the hollow area of ​​the rectangular frame and connected to the first side beam 1211 .

[0095] Specifically, if Figure 5 In one embodiment, the adsorption frame 121 of the present invention may include four first side beams 1211, each of which is arranged parallel to and opposite to each other, forming a hollow rectangular frame. First support beams 1212 arranged along the X and Y directions are further connected to the hollow region of the rectangular frame. The adsorption frame 121 has an overall square, "T-shaped" frame structure. This type of adsorption frame 121 has greater structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity, allowing it to support and secure a larger number of magnetic components 123.

[0096] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 , the magnetic adsorption component 12 also includes:

[0097] The limiting slide rail 124 is fixedly connected to the first side beam 1211 , and the limiting slide rail 124 is slidably connected to the transfer component 11 .

[0098] Specifically, when the magnetic adsorption component 12 moves up and down along the Z direction, in order to avoid the shaking and swinging of the magnetic adsorption component 12, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment of the present invention, a limiting slide rail 124 extending along the Z direction is fixed on the first side beam 1211 of the magnetic adsorption component 12. Accordingly, a slide groove can be opened at the corresponding position of the transfer component 11, and the limiting slide rail 124 is embedded in the slide groove, which can play a guiding and limiting role in the lifting and lowering movement of the magnetic adsorption component 12 to prevent shaking.

[0099] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 There are four limiting slide rails 124 , and a pair of limiting slide rails 124 is fixed on each of the two parallel and opposite first side beams 1211 .

[0100] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, a pair of limiting rails 124 can be fixed to two parallel and opposite first side beams 1211. The four limiting rails 124 are symmetrically distributed at different positions to play a limiting and guiding role, which is more stable and reliable.

[0101] Optionally, refer to Figure 5 , the magnetic adsorption component 12 also includes:

[0102] A plurality of magnetic component mounting rails 125 are provided, each of the magnetic component mounting rails 125 is fixedly connected to the first side beam 1211 and the first support beam 1212 , and a plurality of magnetic components 123 are spaced apart on each of the magnetic component mounting rails 125 .

[0103] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, in an embodiment of the present invention, multiple magnetic component mounting rails 125 can be clamped and fixed under the first side beam 1211 and the first support beam 1212. For example, four magnetic component mounting rails 125 can be arranged in parallel along the X direction, and the distance between the two magnetic component mounting rails 125 on both sides and the edge of the adsorption frame 121 is greater than 0.2 meters to 0.3 meters, and the distance between the two magnetic component mounting rails 125 in the middle is about 0.5 meters. The magnetic component mounting rails 125 used in the embodiment of the present invention can be a metal profile with a C-shaped cross-section. Along the length direction of the magnetic component mounting rails 125, a plurality of mounting holes can be opened at the bottom of the C-shaped groove, and the magnetic components 124 can be inserted and fixed in the mounting holes one by one for easy maintenance.

[0104] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 , the transfer component 11 includes:

[0105] A transfer frame 111 , wherein the transfer frame 111 is slidably connected to the support assembly 10 ;

[0106] The third driving mechanism 112, the fixed part of the third driving mechanism 112 is connected to the supporting assembly 10, the moving part of the third driving mechanism 112 is connected to the transfer frame 111, and the third driving mechanism 112 drives the transfer frame 111 to move along the supporting assembly 10.

[0107] Specifically, if Figure 6As shown in FIG. 1 , in one embodiment, the transfer assembly 11 of the embodiment of the present invention may include a transfer frame 111 and a third drive mechanism 112. The transfer frame 111 may include four second side beams 1111, and the four second side beams 1111 are arranged in pairs in parallel and opposite to each other, and are connected to form a hollow rectangular frame. Second support beams 1112 arranged along the X and Y directions are also connected to the hollow area of ​​the rectangular frame. The transfer frame 111 has a square, field-shaped frame structure as a whole. This transfer frame 111 has better structural rigidity and better load-bearing performance.

[0108] The third driving mechanism 112 is a mechanism for driving the transfer frame 111 to move relative to the support assembly 10. Its fixed part is connected to the support assembly 10, and its moving part is connected to the transfer frame 111. When the third driving mechanism 112 moves, it can drive the transfer frame 111 to reciprocate along the X direction.

[0109] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 , the first driving mechanism 122 includes:

[0110] A driving motor 1221, wherein the driving motor 1221 is fixedly connected to the transfer frame 111;

[0111] The chain transmission mechanism 1222 , the power of the driving motor 1221 is input to the active component of the chain transmission mechanism 1222 , and the driven component of the chain transmission mechanism 1222 is fixedly connected to the adsorption frame 121 .

[0112] Specifically, if Figure 6 In one embodiment, the first drive mechanism 122 of the embodiment of the present invention may include a drive motor 1221 and a chain transmission mechanism 1222. The drive motor 1221 may be fixedly connected to the transfer frame 111. For example, the mounting base of the drive motor 1221 is fixed to the second support beam 1112. The power of the drive motor 1221 is input to the sprocket of the chain transmission mechanism 1222. The sprocket then rotates to drive the chain, which, as a driven member, may be fixedly connected to the adsorption frame 121. Since the direction of the chain transmission is more flexible, the arrangement position of the first drive mechanism 122 can be flexibly adjusted.

[0113] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 , there are four chain transmission mechanisms 1222, and the transfer frame 111 is a rectangular frame structure;

[0114] The first driving mechanism 122 further includes a transfer case 1223 , wherein the transfer case 1223 has an input end and four output ends;

[0115] Each corner of the transfer frame 111 is provided with a chain transmission mechanism 1222, the output shaft of the drive motor 1221 is connected to the input end of the transfer case 1223, and the output end of the transfer case 1224 is connected to an active part of the chain transmission mechanism 1222.

[0116] Specifically, if Figure 6 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, there may be four chain transmission mechanisms 1222 of the embodiment of the present invention, and the transfer frame 111 may be a rectangular frame structure. A chain transmission mechanism 1222 is installed at each corner of the transfer frame 111. At this time, in order to achieve the synchronous movement of the four chain transmission mechanisms 1222, a transfer case 1223 is also installed on the power transmission path from the drive motor 1221 to the chain transmission mechanism 1222. The transfer case 1223 has an input end and four output ends, which can divide the power from the drive motor 1221 into four paths and transmit them to the chain transmission mechanisms 1222 at the four corners respectively. In the embodiment of the present invention, an example of the transfer case 1223 is as follows Figure 6 As shown, the transfer case 1223 may include three T-shaped transfer cases 1223a mounted on the second support beam 1112. The T-shaped transfer cases 1223a are a pair of bevel gears with perpendicular axes. The transfer case 1223 also includes a drive shaft 1223b connected to the bevel gears in the transfer cases 1223a. The three T-shaped transfer cases 1223a and the six drive shafts 1223b form an I-shape on the second support beam 1112, distributing the power of the drive motor 1221 to each chain drive mechanism 1222.

[0117] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 or Figure 4 , the metal mesh transfer device further includes an induction probe 14;

[0118] The sensing probe 14 is fixedly connected to the transfer component 11 , and the detection terminal of the sensing probe 14 faces the carrying plane of the workstation. The sensing probe 14 is used to output an arrival signal indicating that the metal mesh has entered the workstation.

[0119] Specifically, if Figure 3 or Figure 4As shown in FIG, in one embodiment, the metal mesh transfer device of an embodiment of the present invention further includes a sensing probe 14. The sensing probe 14 can be a contact or non-contact detection module installed on the transfer component 11, and the detection terminal of the sensing probe 14 faces the load-bearing plane of the workstation. When the metal mesh from other workstations arrives under the transfer component 11, the sensing probe 14 detects and identifies that the metal mesh has arrived at the correct position, and can send a metal mesh in place signal to the control system, so that the control system can drive the magnetic adsorption component 12 to move downward to complete the suction action, and control the movement of the transfer component 11 to drive the metal mesh to move together. Thus, the sensing probe 14 can be used to achieve precise linkage and efficient coordination of various components.

[0120] Optionally, refer to Figure 9 , the sensing probe 14 includes:

[0121] A cylinder fixing seat 141, wherein the cylinder fixing seat 141 is connected to the transfer assembly 11;

[0122] A guide rod cylinder 142 , wherein the guide rod cylinder 142 is fixedly connected to the cylinder fixing seat 141 ;

[0123] A mounting base 143, wherein the mounting base 143 is fixedly connected to the end of the guide rod of the guide rod cylinder 142;

[0124] The proximity sensor 144 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 143 .

[0125] Specifically, if Figure 9 As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the sensing probe 14 of the embodiment of the present invention may include a cylinder fixing seat 141 fixedly connected to the transfer assembly 11, and the cylinder fixing seat 141 may be a U-shaped metal bracket, which can connect the guide rod cylinder 142 to the transfer assembly 11. A mounting base 143 for installing a proximity sensor 144 is fixed at the end of the guide rod of the guide rod cylinder 142. The mounting base 143 may be a metal plate or a metal block, and a structure such as a mounting groove or a mounting hole is provided on the mounting base 143, which can be used to embed and fix the proximity sensor 144. The proximity sensor 144 may be a contact sensor such as a mechanical collision switch, or a non-contact sensor such as a photoelectric sensor or an ultrasonic sensor. In the embodiment of the present invention, the proximity sensor 144 is driven to move up and down along the plumb bob direction Z by the guide rod cylinder 142, which can avoid interference with the metal mesh when lifting the metal mesh.

[0126] Optionally, the sensing probe 14 also includes: an obstacle avoidance mechanism, which is fixed between the cylinder fixing seat 141 and the transfer component 11, and is used to drive the guide rod cylinder 142 and the proximity sensor 144 to move in a preset direction to avoid the metal mesh adsorbed and fixed by the magnetic adsorption component 12.

[0127] Specifically, when the automatic transfer device of the embodiment of the present invention is used to transfer and transport metal meshes, it can also use the magnetic adsorption component to intermittently adsorb multiple metal meshes one by one within a working cycle of the horizontal movement of the transfer component. The specific process is as follows: when the proximity sensor 144 detects that the first metal mesh is transferred to the bottom of the transfer component and the magnetic adsorption component, the magnetic adsorption component begins to move downward until the first metal mesh is adsorbed and fixed, and then the magnetic adsorption component carries the first metal mesh upward. Subsequently, the second metal mesh is transferred to the bottom of the transfer component and the magnetic adsorption component, and the magnetic adsorption component moves downward again until the second metal mesh is adsorbed and fixed, and then the magnetic adsorption component carries the second metal mesh upward. According to this cyclic action, the magnetic adsorption component can repeatedly move up and down multiple times to adsorb and fix two or more metal meshes. Then, the transfer component transfers them to the same workstation at one time or to different workstations separately for further processing, thereby saving the time of multiple movements of the transfer component and improving the efficiency of transferring multiple metal meshes.

[0128] It should be noted that in order to avoid interference and collision between the proximity sensor 144 and other metal meshes after the first metal mesh during repeated up and down movements of the magnetic adsorption component, in the automatic transfer device of the embodiment of the present invention, the sensing probe 14 also includes an obstacle avoidance mechanism, which is fixed between the cylinder fixing seat 141 and the transfer component 11. The obstacle avoidance mechanism can drive the guide rod cylinder 142 and the proximity sensor 144 to move in the space according to a preset orientation to avoid the outer contour of the metal mesh, thereby preventing the proximity sensor 144 from scratching and interfering with the metal mesh when the magnetic adsorption component moves up and down to adsorb or release the metal mesh.

[0129] For example, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The obstacle avoidance mechanism may have at least a translational degree of freedom along the X-axis, which can drive the guide rod cylinder 142 and the proximity sensor 144 to translate along the -X direction to avoid the metal mesh. Alternatively, the obstacle avoidance mechanism may have at least a rotational degree of freedom about the Z-axis, which can drive the guide rod cylinder 142 and the proximity sensor 144 to rotate 180° to change the orientation of the sensing probe 14 to avoid the metal mesh. Furthermore, the obstacle avoidance mechanism may have at least a rotational degree of freedom about the Y-axis, which can drive the guide rod cylinder 142 and the proximity sensor 144 to rotate 90° clockwise to lift the sensing probe 14 to the left to avoid the metal mesh. Of course, the obstacle avoidance mechanism may also have a combination of the above-mentioned different degrees of freedom to achieve more flexible adjustment of the orientation of the sensing probe 14.

[0130] Optionally, the mounting base 143 is provided with a chamfered structure toward the incoming direction of the metal mesh.

[0131] Specifically, in one embodiment, in order to prevent the metal mesh from being obstructed and curling and deforming during feeding, a chamfered structure is provided on the mounting base 143 toward the incoming direction of the metal mesh. The inclined surface of the chamfered structure is tilted upward, and a larger wedge-shaped opening is formed on one side of the incoming direction of the metal mesh, which can ensure that the metal mesh can smoothly enter the bottom of the transfer component 11.

[0132] Optionally, the support assembly 10 is arranged across and connected to a plurality of different workstations;

[0133] The magnetic adsorption component 12 moves horizontally along with the transfer component 11 between adjacent workstations or spaced workstations.

[0134] Specifically, in the production and processing of metal mesh, when different processing links are involved, different processing links are distributed in a plurality of continuous workstations in sequence, or they can be distributed at different intervals of workstations. At this time, the transfer component 11 can either carry the magnetic adsorption component 12 and the adsorbed and fixed metal mesh and move in sequence between adjacent workstations, or carry the magnetic adsorption component 12 and the adsorbed and fixed metal mesh and move across workstations according to the set process requirements.

[0135] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the element.

[0136] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, all of which are protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A metal mesh transfer device, characterized in that: The metal mesh transfer device comprises: A support assembly, wherein the support assembly is connected across at least two different workstations; A transfer assembly is slidably connected to the support assembly and slides along the length of the support assembly. The transfer assembly moves horizontally between different workstations. A magnetic adsorption component is movably connected to the transfer component, and the magnetic adsorption component moves horizontally between different workstations along with the transfer component, and the magnetic adsorption component and the transfer component can be relatively close to or away from each other along the plumb bob direction.

2. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic adsorption component includes: An adsorption frame, wherein a downward side of the adsorption frame is provided with a plurality of magnetic members; The first driving mechanism, the fixed part of the first driving mechanism is connected to the transfer component, the moving part of the first driving mechanism is connected to the adsorption frame, and the first driving mechanism drives the adsorption frame to move relatively closer to or away from the transfer component along the plumb direction.

3. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of magnetic members are distributed on the adsorption frame to form a rectangular array.

4. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal mesh transfer device also includes: A mesh pressing component is used to pre-press and fix the metal mesh before and after the magnetic adsorption component adsorbs the metal mesh.

5. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pressing assembly comprises: A pressing frame, wherein a side of the pressing frame facing the load-bearing plane of the workstation forms a flat pressing surface; The second driving mechanism, the fixed part of the second driving mechanism is connected to the transfer component or the magnetic adsorption component, the moving part of the second driving mechanism is connected to the pressing frame, and the second driving mechanism drives the pressing frame to move relative to the magnetic adsorption component.

6. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adsorption framework includes: Four first side beams, wherein the four first side beams are connected to form a hollow rectangular frame; A first support beam is provided in the hollow area of ​​the rectangular frame and is connected to the first side beam.

7. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The magnetic adsorption component also includes: A limiting slide rail is fixedly connected to the first side beam, and the limiting slide rail is slidably connected to the transfer assembly.

8. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are four limiting slide rails, and a pair of limiting slide rails is fixed on two parallel and opposite first side beams respectively.

9. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adsorption framework includes: A plurality of magnetic component mounting rails are provided, each of the magnetic component mounting rails is clamped and fixed to the first side beam and the first support beam, and a plurality of magnetic components are spaced apart on each of the magnetic component mounting rails.

10. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transport assembly comprises: a transfer frame, the transfer frame being slidably connected to the support assembly; A third driving mechanism, wherein the fixed portion of the third driving mechanism is connected to the supporting assembly, the moving portion of the third driving mechanism is connected to the transfer frame, and the third driving mechanism drives the transfer frame to move along the supporting assembly.

11. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism comprises: a drive motor, the drive motor being fixedly connected to the transfer frame; A chain transmission mechanism, wherein the power of the driving motor is input to the active member of the chain transmission mechanism, and the driven member of the chain transmission mechanism is fixedly connected to the adsorption frame.

12. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 11, characterized in that: There are four chain transmission mechanisms, and the transfer frame is a rectangular frame structure; The first drive mechanism further includes a transfer case having an input end and four output ends; Each corner of the transfer frame is provided with a chain transmission mechanism, the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the transfer case, and the output end of the transfer case is connected to an active part of the chain transmission mechanism.

13. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal mesh transfer device further includes an induction probe; The sensing probe is fixedly connected to the transfer assembly, and the detection terminal of the sensing probe faces the bearing plane of the workstation. The sensing probe is used to output an in-place signal indicating that the metal mesh has entered the workstation.

14. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The sensing probe comprises: a cylinder fixing seat connected to the transfer assembly; A guide rod cylinder, wherein the guide rod cylinder is fixedly connected to the cylinder fixing seat; A mounting base, the mounting base being fixedly connected to the end of the guide rod of the guide rod cylinder; A proximity sensor is fixedly connected to the mounting base.

15. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The sensing probe further comprises: An obstacle avoidance mechanism is fixed between the cylinder fixing seat and the transfer assembly. The obstacle avoidance mechanism is used to drive the guide rod cylinder and the proximity sensor to move in a preset direction to avoid the metal mesh adsorbed and fixed by the magnetic adsorption assembly.

16. The metal mesh transfer device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a chamfered structure in the direction of the incoming material of the metal mesh.

17. The metal mesh transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The support assembly is connected across multiple different workstations; The magnetic adsorption component moves horizontally along with the transfer component between adjacent workstations or spaced workstations.

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