Wind power generation blade production and assembly logistics system and logistics method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a wind power generation blade production and assembly logistics system and a logistics method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of wind power generation blade production.The wind power generation blade production and assembly logistics system comprises a conveying frame, a workbench is arranged on one side of the conveying frame, and a feeding frame and a discharging frame are fixedly connected to the positions, close to the two ends, of the other side of the conveying frame correspondingly; the efficient blade production and assembly logistics line is arranged, material frames can be automatically fed and recycled, workers and travelling cranes are prevented from frequently going back and forth to a warehouse and an operation point to transport materials, the production and assembly efficiency is improved, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the production and assembly efficiency is improved. And the two sets of stabilizing assemblies are arranged to be matched with each other, horizontal acting force is applied to the material frame in the feeding process and the material frame in the recycling process, the material frames make contact with or are separated from the conveying frame more stably, and the material conveying stability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of wind power blade production technology, specifically relating to a wind power blade production assembly logistics system and its logistics method. Background Technology

[0002] Wind power generation is a clean new energy source, and the blade is the most basic and critical component of the wind turbine. Its good design, reliable quality and superior performance are the decisive factors to ensure the normal and stable operation of the unit. Manufacturing a blade requires the use of many materials, such as silicone, glass fiber polyester and hardener, which are formed in the blade mold through a complex process.

[0003] Based on the above, the existing assembly line molds are located at a height of more than 2 meters in the air, and each piece requires a large amount of manufacturing materials. Traditional production uses manual labor and overhead cranes for handling, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and inefficient. Therefore, in view of this, we study and improve the existing structure to provide a wind turbine blade production assembly logistics system and logistics method, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a logistics system and method for the production and assembly of wind turbine blades. The present invention sets up an efficient blade production and assembly logistics line that can automatically load and recycle material boxes, avoiding frequent back-and-forth transportation of materials between the warehouse and the work site by workers and cranes, thereby improving production and assembly efficiency. Furthermore, two sets of stabilizing components work together to apply horizontal forces to the material boxes during the loading and recycling processes, making them more stably contact or separate from the conveyor frame, thus improving the stability of material transportation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system includes a conveyor frame, a workbench on one side of the conveyor frame, and a loading rack and a unloading rack fixedly connected to both ends of the other side of the conveyor frame, a support frame at the bottom of the loading rack and the unloading rack, a guide rail passing through the bottom of the support frame, a set of steps fixedly connected to the center of the other side of the conveyor frame, and stabilizing mechanisms at both ends of the workbench. A pair of electric slide rails are fixedly connected to the top of the support frame. The same adjusting slider is centrally mounted on the opposite surfaces of the two electric slide rails. An air pump is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the adjusting slider. A mechanical gripper is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump. An AGV trolley is slidably connected to the top surface of the guide rail. A material frame is provided on the top surface of the AGV trolley. The stabilizing mechanism includes a drive motor, the output end of which is fixedly connected to a lead screw, a ball bearing slider is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw, and a push plate is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the ball bearing slider.

[0006] A further improvement of the present invention is that the workbench is L-shaped, the vertical position of the workbench is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor frame, and the horizontal position of the workbench is directly above the conveyor frame.

[0007] A further improvement of the present invention is that the upper and lower ends of the loading rack and the unloading rack are both horizontally arranged, and the middle parts of the loading rack and the unloading rack are both inclined.

[0008] A further improvement of the present invention is that the adjusting slider is slidably connected to the support frame.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that the two mechanical grippers are located at the same horizontal position as the loading rack and the unloading rack, respectively.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that gripping grooves are provided on both sides of the material frame, and the material frame is adapted to the mechanical gripper.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that the two drive motors are fixedly connected to both ends of the worktable, and the lead screw is movably connected to the worktable.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that a guide block is fixedly connected to the top surface of the ball slider, and the guide block is slidably connected to the worktable.

[0013] A further improvement of the present invention is that the bottom surfaces of the two push plates are flush with the upper ends of the loading rack and the unloading rack, respectively.

[0014] A logistics method for a wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system, comprising: Material boxes filled with materials are transported to one side of the loading rack by an AGV trolley. An air pump, in conjunction with a mechanical gripper, grabs the material box and places it at the lower end of the loading rack. The loading rack then transports the material box. When the material box moves to the upper end of the loading rack, the drive motor at the front of the workbench is started, which drives the lead screw to rotate. The lead screw, in conjunction with the ball bearing slider, pushes the push plate to push the material box at the top of the loading rack into the conveyor frame, where it moves along the conveyor frame. When it moves to the corresponding workstation, the assembly personnel take out the parts inside and put the empty material box back into the conveyor. When it moves to the rear end of the conveyor, the corresponding push plate pushes the empty material box to the top of the unloading rack, so that it moves downward. The idle AGV trolley continues to move along the guide rail to one side of the unloading rack. Then, with the help of the corresponding air pump and mechanical gripper, the material frame at the bottom of the unloading rack is grabbed and placed on the top of the idle AGV trolley, completing the material frame recycling work. Finally, the assembly personnel use the platform to assemble the blade mold on the workbench.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial technical effects: This invention utilizes guide rails in conjunction with AGV trolleys to transport material frames, which are then gripped by mechanical grippers. Simultaneously, a loading rack loads the material frames, and a unloading rack recycles them. Compared to existing technologies, this invention establishes a highly efficient blade production and assembly logistics line that automates the loading and recycling of material frames, avoiding frequent trips between warehouses and work sites for workers and cranes, thus improving production and assembly efficiency.

[0016] This invention features a stabilizing mechanism. A lead screw rotates, and in conjunction with a ball bearing slider, a pusher plate moves the material frame horizontally, allowing it to be smoothly adjusted horizontally from the conveyor frame. Compared to existing technologies, this invention uses two sets of stabilizing components that work together to apply a horizontal force to the material frame during the feeding and recycling processes, making it more stable in contact with or separate from the conveyor frame, thus improving the stability of material transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor frame of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the worktable of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the AGV vehicle of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the stabilizing mechanism of the present invention.

[0018] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Conveyor frame; 2. Workbench; 3. Loading rack; 4. Unloading rack; 5. Support frame; 6. Guide rail; 7. Step; 8. Stabilizing mechanism; 9. Electric slide rail; 10. Adjusting slider; 11. Air pump; 12. Mechanical gripper; 13. AGV trolley; 14. Material box; 15. Drive motor; 16. Lead screw; 17. Ball bearing slider; 18. Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0025] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0026] The accompanying drawings illustrate various structural schematic diagrams according to embodiments disclosed in this invention. These drawings are not to scale, and some details have been enlarged for clarity, and some details may have been omitted. The shapes of the various regions and layers shown in the drawings, as well as their relative sizes and positional relationships, are merely exemplary and may deviate from reality due to manufacturing tolerances or technical limitations. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can design regions / layers with different shapes, sizes, and relative positions as needed.

[0027] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Example 1 Please see Figure 1-6 This invention provides a logistics system for the production and assembly of wind turbine blades, including a conveyor frame 1. A workbench 2 is provided on one side of the conveyor frame 1, and a loading frame 3 and a unloading frame 4 are fixedly connected to both ends of the other side of the conveyor frame 1. A support frame 5 is provided at the bottom of both the loading frame 3 and the unloading frame 4, and a guide rail 6 is provided through the bottom of the support frame 5. A set of steps 7 is fixedly connected to the center of the other side of the conveyor frame 1, and stabilizing mechanisms 8 are provided at both ends of the workbench 2. A pair of electric slide rails 9 are fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 5, and a centrally located mounting bracket is provided on the opposite side of the two electric slide rails 9. The same adjusting slider 10 has an air pump 11 fixedly connected to its bottom surface, and a mechanical gripper 12 fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 11. An AGV trolley 13 is slidably connected to the top surface of the guide rail 6, and a material frame 14 is set on the top surface of the AGV trolley 13. The stabilizing mechanism 8 includes a drive motor 15, a lead screw 16 fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 15, a ball bearing slider 17 sleeved on the outside of the lead screw 16, and a push plate 18 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the ball bearing slider 17. The stabilizing mechanism 8 is provided to ensure the stability of the material frame 14 during the up and down process.

[0029] See Figure 1The workbench 2 is L-shaped. The vertical position of the workbench 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor frame 1, and the horizontal position of the workbench 2 is directly above the conveyor frame 1. The assembly personnel use the step platform 7 to assemble the blade mold on the workbench 2.

[0030] See Figure 2 The upper and lower ends of the feeding rack 3 and the unloading rack 4 are both horizontally set, and the middle of the feeding rack 3 and the unloading rack 4 are both inclined. The feeding rack 3 is used to feed the material frame 14, and the unloading rack 4 is used to recycle the material frame 14.

[0031] See Figure 5 The adjusting slider 10 is slidably connected to the support frame 5. Two mechanical grippers 12 are positioned at the same horizontal level as the loading rack 3 and unloading rack 4, respectively. Material boxes 14 filled with material are transported to one side of the loading rack 3 via an AGV trolley 13. An air pump 11, in conjunction with the mechanical grippers 12, grips the material box 14 and places it at the lower end of the loading rack 3. This invention, through the cooperation of the mechanical grippers 12 and the air pump 11, enables the system to automatically grip and place the material box 14, reducing reliance on manual operation and improving the automation level of the production line. The introduction of the AGV trolley 13 further enhances the system's automation capabilities, realizing automatic material conveying and positioning. The mechanical grippers and air pump are typically driven by a sophisticated control system, ensuring accurate gripping and placement of the material box and reducing operational errors. The AGV trolley's navigation system also ensures that the material is accurately conveyed to the designated location, further improving the system's accuracy. The sliding connection design between the adjusting slider 10 and the support frame 5 gives the system a certain degree of flexibility, allowing the position and angle of the mechanical grippers to be adjusted as needed to accommodate material boxes of different sizes and shapes. AGVs can also flexibly adjust their travel paths and speeds as needed to adapt to different production requirements.

[0032] See Figure 5The material frame 14 has gripping slots on both sides, and the material frame 14 is compatible with the mechanical gripper 12. The AGV trolley 13 then moves along the guide rail 6 to one side of the unloading rack 4. The corresponding air pump 11, in conjunction with the mechanical gripper 12, grips the material frame 14 at the lower end of the unloading rack 4 and places it on the top of the empty AGV trolley 13, completing the material frame 14 recycling process. The gripping slots on both sides of the material frame 14 are perfectly matched with the mechanical gripper 12, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the gripping action. This design reduces errors during the gripping process and improves work efficiency. The entire process is highly automated. From the AGV trolley 13 moving along the guide rail 6 to the designated position, to the air pump 11 and mechanical gripper 12 gripping the material frame 14, and then placing it on the top of the empty AGV trolley 13, all are completed automatically by the equipment, reducing manual intervention and improving the automation level of the production line. By using AGV carts 13 for transportation, production space can be utilized more effectively, reducing material accumulation and waiting time on the production line, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0033] See Figure 6 Two drive motors 15 are fixedly connected to both ends of the worktable 2, and the lead screw 16 is movably connected to the worktable 2, and the lead screw 16 is driven to rotate by the drive motors 15.

[0034] See Figure 6 A guide block is fixedly connected to the top surface of the ball slider 17, and the guide block is slidably connected to the worktable 2. The guide block ensures the movement stability of the ball slider 17.

[0035] See Figure 6 The bottom surfaces of the two push plates 18 are flush with the upper ends of the loading rack 3 and the unloading rack 4, respectively. The push plates 18 push the material frame 14 at the top of the loading rack 3 into the conveyor rack 1 and move on the conveyor rack 1. When it moves to the corresponding work station, the assembly personnel take out the parts inside and perform blade assembly work. At the same time, the empty material frame 14 is put back into the conveyor rack 1. When it moves to the rear end of the conveyor rack 1, the corresponding push plate 18 pushes the empty material frame 14 to the top of the unloading rack 4.

[0036] This invention automatically pushes the material frame 14 along the conveyor frame 1 using a pusher plate 18, reducing the need for manual handling and improving production efficiency. This automated operation helps reduce labor costs and makes the entire production process smoother. The design of the loading rack 3, conveyor frame 1, and unloading rack 4 allows the material frame to move orderly between different positions without requiring additional storage space. This layout maximizes the use of existing space, making the production site cleaner and more efficient. The material frame starts from the loading rack, passes through the conveyor frame for parts assembly, and finally ends at the unloading rack, making the entire process clear and straightforward. This clear process helps reduce errors and confusion, improving product quality. As the material frame moves along the conveyor frame, when it reaches the corresponding workstation, assembly personnel can easily retrieve the parts for assembly. This design allows assembly personnel to more easily access and manipulate materials, improving work efficiency. By automating the movement of the material frame, the waiting time between different workstations is reduced. This reduction in waiting time helps improve overall production efficiency and makes the production process more efficient.

[0037] Example 2 This invention provides a logistics method for a wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system, comprising: Material boxes 14 containing materials are transported to one side of the loading rack 3 by AGV trolley 13. An air pump 11, in conjunction with a mechanical gripper 12, grabs the material box 14 and places it at the lower end of the loading rack 3. The loading rack 3 then transports the material box 14. When the material box 14 moves to the upper end of the loading rack 3, the drive motor 15 at the front of the workbench 2 is activated, driving the lead screw 16 to rotate. The lead screw 16, in conjunction with the ball bearing slider 17, causes the push plate 18 to push the material box 14 at the top of the loading rack 3 into the conveyor frame 1. The material box 14 then moves along the conveyor frame 1. When it reaches the corresponding workstation, the assembly personnel remove the parts from inside. Simultaneously, the empty material frame 14 is placed back into the conveyor frame 1. When it moves to the rear end of the conveyor frame 1, the corresponding push plate 18 pushes the empty material frame 14 to the top of the unloading frame 4, causing it to move downwards. At the same time, the empty AGV trolley 13 continues to move along the guide rail 6 to one side of the unloading frame 4. Then, the corresponding air pump 11, in conjunction with the mechanical gripper 12, grabs the material frame 14 at the bottom of the unloading frame 4 and places it on the top surface of the empty AGV trolley 13, completing the recycling of the material frame 14. Finally, the assembly personnel use the platform 7 to assemble the blade mold on the workbench 2.

[0038] In summary, the entire process of this invention, from material conveying, gripping, placing, pushing to recycling, achieves a high degree of automation, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. Material frames are transported to the loading rack by AGV carts, and then loaded, conveyed, and unloaded using mechanical grippers and pushers. The entire process is rationally designed with tight connections between each link, ensuring smooth operation. The use of mechanical grippers and pushers enables precise gripping and positioning of the material frames, ensuring accuracy and stability during conveying and assembly. The automated equipment allows for centralized management and monitoring through a control system, facilitating timely problem detection and resolution, and improving management efficiency and accuracy. The use of automated equipment reduces manual operation and the risk of injury; furthermore, the design and material selection of the equipment take safety into account, ensuring the safety of the entire process.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art. The above content is only for illustrating the technical concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications made based on the technical concept proposed in this invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A logistics system for the production and assembly of wind turbine blades, characterized in that, The conveyor includes a conveyor frame (1), a workbench (2) is provided on one side of the conveyor frame (1), and a loading frame (3) and a unloading frame (4) are fixedly connected to the other two ends of the conveyor frame (1). A support frame (5) is provided at the bottom of the loading frame (3) and the unloading frame (4). A guide rail (6) is provided through the bottom of the support frame (5). A set of steps (7) is fixedly connected in the middle of the other side of the conveyor frame (1). A stabilizing mechanism (8) is provided at both ends of the workbench (2). A pair of electric slide rails (9) are fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (5). The same adjusting slider (10) is centrally mounted on the opposite side of the two electric slide rails (9). An air pump (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the adjusting slider (10). A mechanical gripper (12) is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump (11). An AGV trolley (13) is slidably connected to the top surface of the guide rail (6). A material frame (14) is provided on the top surface of the AGV trolley (13). The stabilizing mechanism (8) includes a drive motor (15), the output end of which is fixedly connected to a lead screw (16), a ball block (17) is sleeved on the outside of the lead screw (16), and a push plate (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the ball block (17).

2. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench (2) is L-shaped. The vertical position of the workbench (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor frame (1), and the horizontal position of the workbench (2) is directly above the conveyor frame (1).

3. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower ends of the loading rack (3) and the unloading rack (4) are both horizontally arranged, and the middle parts of the loading rack (3) and the unloading rack (4) are both inclined.

4. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting slider (10) is slidably connected to the support frame (5).

5. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two mechanical grippers (12) are located at the same horizontal position as the loading rack (3) and the unloading rack (4), respectively.

6. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the material frame (14) are provided with gripping grooves, and the material frame (14) is compatible with the mechanical gripper (12).

7. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two drive motors (15) are fixedly connected to both ends of the worktable (2), and the lead screw (16) is movably connected to the worktable (2).

8. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the ball block slider (17) is fixedly connected to a guide block, and the guide block is slidably connected to the worktable (2).

9. The wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system and method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surfaces of the two push plates (18) are flush with the upper end of the loading rack (3) and the upper end of the unloading rack (4), respectively.

10. A logistics method for a wind turbine blade production and assembly logistics system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, include: The material frame (14) containing the material is transported to one side of the loading rack (3) by the AGV trolley (13). The air pump (11) and the mechanical gripper (12) grab the material frame (14) and place it at the lower end of the loading rack (3). The material frame (14) is transported by the loading rack (3). When the material frame (14) moves to the upper end of the loading rack (3), the drive motor (15) at the front end of the workbench (2) is started, which drives the lead screw (16) to rotate. The lead screw (16) and the ball slider (17) make the push plate (18) push the material frame (14) at the top of the loading rack (3) into the conveyor rack (1) and move on the conveyor rack (1). When it moves to the corresponding work station, the assembly personnel take out the parts inside it and put the empty material box (14) back into the conveyor frame (1). When it moves to the rear end of the conveyor frame (1), the corresponding push plate (18) pushes the empty material box (14) to the top of the unloading rack (4) so ​​that it moves downward. The empty AGV trolley (13) continues to move along the guide rail (6) to one side of the unloading rack (4). Then, with the corresponding air pump (11) and mechanical gripper (12), the material frame (14) at the lower end of the unloading rack (4) is grabbed and placed on the top surface of the empty AGV trolley (13) to complete the recycling of the material frame (14). Finally, the assembly personnel use the step platform (7) to assemble the blade mold on the workbench (2).

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