A compatible load carrying transfer apparatus and method

Abstract

The application provides a compatible bearing transfer equipment and method, which comprises a mounting frame, a transmission mechanism, a material frame and a width adjustment driving assembly. The mounting frame is internally provided with a transmission channel arranged along a first direction. The mounting beam of the transmission mechanism is fixed to the mounting frame, and the transmission chain thereon can drive the material frame to be stably conveyed. The material frame is provided with guide lead screws arranged along a second direction, fixed side plates and slidable moving side plates. The end of the guide lead screw is provided with a butt joint wheel with a butt joint protrusion. The width adjustment driving assembly is arranged at the side of the moving side plate. The end of the telescopic rotating shaft is provided with a butt joint block, which can be precisely fitted with the butt joint wheel to transmit power and drive the side plate to complete width adjustment. The mounting frame is provided with an origin detector and a displacement detector, which are used to mark the initial position of the side plate and detect the moving stroke, respectively, so as to ensure the width adjustment accuracy. The equipment has a compact structure and a high degree of automation, can realize continuous material transfer and multi-specification adaptive width adjustment, and effectively improves the operation universality, stability and transfer efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated production technology, and in particular to a compatible load-bearing transfer device and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the fields of automated production lines, material handling, and precision machining, the material frame is a key tooling structure used in production lines to carry, transfer, and temporarily store materials, primarily for material handling between upstream and downstream workstations. In actual production scenarios, automated production lines are often flexible, requiring adaptation to the processing of various product specifications. Not only do the installation dimensions and spacing between upstream and downstream workstations differ structurally, but the specifications and dimensions of the pallets used in production also change continuously with product model switching. To ensure that the material frame can match the docking dimensions of upstream and downstream workstations, and to accommodate the placement and installation requirements of different internal pallets, ensuring stable pallet placement and precise alignment, the width of the material frame needs to be adaptively adjusted according to the actual working conditions.

[0003] Currently, traditional material frames mostly adopt a fixed, integrated structure, and there is no matching automatic width adjustment structure in the industry. When switching working conditions, changing pallet specifications, or adjusting the docking dimensions at workstations, the width adjustment can only be achieved by disassembling and moving the structures on both sides of the material frame. This adjustment method lacks a precise positioning reference, making it prone to problems such as adjustment deviations, asymmetry in left and right widths, and mismatched spacing, resulting in low width adjustment accuracy and poor consistency.

[0004] Inaccurate material frame width adjustment can directly lead to tray misalignment, shaking, and jamming. This not only easily causes equipment malfunctions such as material conveying blockages, clogging, and misalignment, affecting the continuous operation of the production line, but also results in positioning deviations in subsequent gripping, processing, and inspection processes, significantly reducing product processing accuracy and yield. Furthermore, the aforementioned width adjustment operations are cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient, with high manual maintenance costs, making them unsuitable for the high-speed, flexible, and high-precision production demands of modern automated production lines. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem of poor efficiency and accuracy of material frame width adjustment in the prior art, and to provide a compatible load-bearing transfer device and method.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a compatible load-bearing transfer device, comprising: a mounting frame, the mounting frame having a transmission channel arranged along a first direction inside; a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism including a mounting beam and a transmission chain, the mounting beam being connected to the mounting frame, the transmission chain being disposed on the mounting beam and extending along the first direction; and a material frame supported on the transmission chain, the material frame including a guide screw, a fixed side plate, and a movable side plate, the guide screw extending along a second direction inside the material frame, the fixed side plate being disposed at one end of the guide screw, the movable side plate being sleeved on the guide screw to move closer to / away from the fixed side plate along the guide screw, and a docking wheel being provided at one end of the guide screw. The docking wheel has a docking protrusion on the side away from the guide screw; the width adjustment drive assembly is located on one side of the moving side plate and includes a rotating shaft, a docking block, an origin detector, and a displacement detector. The rotating shaft can extend and retract in a second direction and can rotate around its axis. The docking block is located at the end of the rotating shaft facing the moving side plate and has a docking groove. The docking protrusion can be embedded in the docking groove so that the guide screw rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft. The origin detector and the displacement detector are both connected to the mounting frame and are respectively located facing the moving side plate. The origin detector marks the initial position of the moving side plate, and the displacement detector detects the moving distance of the moving side plate.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the material frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a transmission assembly. Guide screws are provided on both the top plate and the bottom plate. The two ends of the movable side plate are slidably connected to the guide screws on both sides. The transmission assembly includes a transmission belt, multiple driven pulleys, and a tensioning pulley. The docking pulley is connected to the end of one of the guide screws, and the driven pulley is connected to the end of another guide screw. The tensioning pulley is disposed between the docking pulley and the driven pulley. The transmission belt is sleeved on the docking pulley, the driven pulley, and the tensioning pulley to drive the guide screws to rotate synchronously.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism includes two mounting beams and a transmission drive assembly. The two mounting beams are arranged at intervals along a second direction. The transmission drive assembly includes a transmission driver, a plurality of transmission gears, and a connecting rod. The transmission driver is disposed on the outer surface of the mounting beam. The plurality of transmission gears are respectively disposed at both ends of the two mounting beams in a first direction. The two ends of the connecting rod are connected to the two transmission gears symmetrically arranged along the second direction, and the connecting rod is connected to the power output end of the transmission driver. The transmission chain is sleeved on the transmission gears of the same mounting beam.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism further includes a transmission detector and a positioning detector. The transmission detector is connected to the middle of the mounting beam and is disposed facing the material frame. The positioning detector is disposed at the discharge end of the transmission mechanism.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism further includes a positioning component, which includes a lifting driver, an adjusting driver, and a limiting block. The adjusting driver is disposed on the discharge end side of the transmission chain. The lifting driver is connected to the power output end of the adjusting driver to move along the first direction. The limiting block is connected to the power output end of the lifting driver and can move from below the transmission chain to above the transmission chain to limit the transmission position of the material frame in the first direction.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the width adjustment drive assembly includes a base, a telescopic driver, a connecting plate, and a rotary driver. The base is disposed on one side of the mounting frame, the telescopic driver is disposed on the base, the connecting plate is connected to the power output end of the telescopic driver to move toward / away from the material frame, the rotary driver is connected to the connecting plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to the power output end of the rotary driver to rotate about its axis.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, an abutment plate is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a push plate is disposed on the side of the docking block away from the material frame. The push plate is slidably disposed on the rotating shaft, and a buffer is provided between the abutment plate and the push plate.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the width adjustment drive assembly further includes a proximity switch, which is disposed on the connecting plate and moves synchronously with the connecting plate.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the compatible load-bearing transfer device further includes a housing, an electrical interface, and a control mechanism. The housing is provided with a base plate, and the mounting frame, the mounting beam, and the width adjustment drive assembly are all disposed on the base plate. The electrical interface is connected to one side of the mounting beam, and the transmission mechanism and the width adjustment drive assembly are both signal-connected to the control mechanism through the electrical interface.

[0015] This invention also provides a compatible load-bearing transfer method, which uses the aforementioned compatible load-bearing transfer equipment to adjust the width of a material frame. The method includes: Step S1, adjusting the distance between the fixed side plate and the moving side plate of the material frame to be widened to its maximum, and moving it to the adjustment station in this state; Step S2, identifying the initial position of the moving side plate of the material frame using an origin detector to obtain the initial limit width X0 of the material frame; Step S3, driving the docking block in the width adjustment drive assembly to dock with the docking protrusion of the moving side plate; Step S4, driving the position of the moving side plate in the second direction using the width adjustment drive assembly to change the width of the material frame. During this process, the moving distance X1 of the moving side plate is detected in real time using a displacement detector; Step S5, calculating the actual width X of the material frame X = X0 - X1. When the actual width X of the material frame reaches a preset value, stopping the width adjustment drive assembly yields a material frame of the target width.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, step S3 specifically includes: step S31, driving the rotating shaft to move toward the docking wheel until the proximity switch detects that the docking block is in contact with the docking wheel at the end of the guide screw; step S32, driving the rotating shaft to rotate around its axis until the docking protrusion is embedded in the docking groove of the docking block; in step S4: driving the rotating shaft in the width adjustment drive assembly to rotate, thereby causing the guide screw to rotate, and thus causing the moving side plate to gradually approach the fixed side plate along the second direction, so as to change the width of the material frame.

[0017] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] The compatible load-bearing transfer equipment and method described in this invention rely on the built-in transmission channel of the installation frame and the transmission mechanism to realize the automated continuous transfer operation of the material frame. At the same time, by utilizing the interlocking clutch structure of the width-adjusting drive component and the guide screw of the material frame, the guide screw is driven to rotate synchronously through the rotating shaft, which precisely drives the moving side plate to translate relative to the fixed side plate in the second direction to adjust the spacing. The loading width of the material frame can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of different specifications of materials, effectively improving the material compatibility and adaptability of the equipment and greatly expanding the applicable scenarios of the equipment.

[0019] Meanwhile, this application, in conjunction with a dual detection structure of origin detector and displacement detector, can accurately calibrate the initial reference position of the moving side plate and monitor the adjustment displacement in real time, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability of width adjustment, effectively eliminating manual adjustment errors, and ensuring the consistency and stability of batch transfer operations; moreover, the retractable shaft enables autonomous engagement and disengagement of the docking structure, completing the power docking only during width adjustment operations, and can detach from the drive structure during material transfer, avoiding wear and accuracy interference of the width adjustment drive components caused by transfer vibration and displacement, effectively reducing equipment failure rate and extending equipment service life.

[0020] In summary, this application features a compact overall structure and a high degree of automation, achieving efficient and continuous material transfer while also meeting the requirements for precise adaptation and width adjustment of multiple material specifications, significantly improving the versatility, stability, and operational efficiency of material transfer operations. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the compatible load-bearing and transfer device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of a compatible load-bearing and transfer device.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the compatible load-bearing and transfer equipment from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of some transmission mechanisms in the compatible load-bearing transfer equipment shown;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning component in the compatible load-bearing transfer device shown;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material frame in the compatible load-bearing transfer device shown;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of a portion of the width-adjusting drive component in a compatible load-bearing transfer device.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 100, housing; 110, mounting frame; 120, base plate; 130, origin detector; 200, transmission mechanism; 210, mounting beam; 220, transmission chain; 230, transmission drive assembly; 231, transmission driver; 232, transmission gear; 233, connecting rod; 240, transmission detector; 250, position detector; 260, positioning assembly; 261, lifting driver; 262, limit block; 263, adjustment driver; 300, material frame; 310, bottom plate; 320, top plate; 330, guide screw; 340, fixed side plate; 3 50. Moving side plate; 360. Transmission assembly; 361. Dating wheel; 3611. Dating protrusion; 362. Transmission belt; 363. Driven wheel; 364. Tensioner wheel; 400. Width adjustment drive assembly; 410. Base; 420. Telescopic actuator; 430. Connecting plate; 440. Rotary actuator; 450. Shaft; 451. Abutment plate; 460. Dating block; 461. Push plate; 462. Dating groove; 470. Buffer; 480. Proximity switch; 490. Displacement detector; 500. Electrical docking interface; X, First direction; Y, Second direction; Z, Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] Example 1: See Figures 1 to 8As shown, the present invention provides a compatible load-bearing transfer device, comprising: a mounting frame 110, wherein the mounting frame 110 has a transmission channel arranged along a first direction X inside; a transmission mechanism 200, wherein the transmission mechanism 200 includes a mounting beam 210 and a transmission chain 220, the mounting beam 210 being connected to the mounting frame 110, and the transmission chain 220 being disposed on the mounting beam 210 and extending along the first direction X; and a material frame 300, wherein the material frame 300 is supported on the transmission chain 220, and includes a guide screw 330, a fixed side plate 340, and a movable side plate 350, wherein the guide screw 330 extends along a second direction Y inside the material frame 300, the fixed side plate 340 being disposed at one end of the guide screw 330, and the movable side plate 350 being sleeved on the guide screw 330 to move closer to / away from the fixed side plate 340 along the guide screw 330, and a docking wheel 361 being provided at one end of the guide screw 330. A mating protrusion 3611 is provided on the side away from the guide screw 330; a width adjustment drive assembly 400 is disposed on one side of the movable side plate 350, which includes a rotating shaft 450, a mating block 460, an origin detector 130, and a displacement detector 490. The rotating shaft 450 can extend and retract along the second direction Y and can rotate around its axis. The mating block 460 is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 450 facing the movable side plate 350, and the mating block 460... The upper part is provided with a docking groove 462, and the docking protrusion 3611 can be embedded in the docking groove 462 so that the guide screw 330 rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft 450. The origin detector 130 and the displacement detector 490 are both connected to the mounting frame 110 and are respectively set towards the moving side plate 350. The origin detector 130 marks the initial position of the moving side plate 350, and the displacement detector 490 detects the moving distance of the moving side plate 350.

[0033] It should be noted that, for ease of description, in this embodiment, the moving direction of the material frame 300 of the compatible load-bearing and transfer device is defined as the first direction X, the width direction of the material frame 300 in the compatible load-bearing and transfer device is defined as the second direction Y, and the height direction of the compatible load-bearing and transfer device is defined as the third direction Z. The first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are arranged perpendicularly to each other, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are located in the same plane.

[0034] In this embodiment, the installation frame 110 in this solution serves as the main support base of the entire compatible load-bearing transfer equipment, undertaking the integrated installation and positioning support of various functional components. By setting a transmission channel inside it along the first direction X, it provides a regular and stable passage space for the linear transfer of subsequent materials and material frames 300, and makes the overall equipment structure regular and layout, effectively ensuring the uniformity and straightness of the transfer path. At the same time, it provides a reliable installation benchmark for components such as the transmission mechanism 200 and detection components, ensuring the structural stability of each mechanism during operation.

[0035] Furthermore, the compatible load-bearing transfer device also includes a housing 100, inside which is provided a base plate 120, an electrical interface 500, and a control mechanism. The mounting frame 110, the mounting beam 210, and the width adjustment drive assembly 400 are all disposed on the base plate 120. The electrical interface 500 is connected to one side of the mounting beam 210. The transmission mechanism 200 and the width adjustment drive assembly 400 are both signal-connected to the control mechanism through the electrical interface 500. The housing 100 provides external protection and overall encapsulation for the entire machine. The substrate 120 inside serves as an integrated mounting carrier, uniformly supporting the mounting frame 110, mounting beam 210, and width adjustment drive assembly 400, ensuring that the assembly positions of each component are regular and the operation is stable. The electrical interface 500 is located on the side of the mounting beam 210, serving as a signal and power transfer hub to realize the line connection and signal interaction between the transmission mechanism 200, the width adjustment drive assembly 400, and the control mechanism. The control mechanism relies on the electrical interface 500 to issue control commands and collect operating signals, thereby coordinating and managing the conveying operation and width adjustment actions of the entire set of equipment, allowing all mechanisms to operate in a coordinated and orderly manner.

[0036] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 200 serves as the core transfer execution structure of the equipment. It is securely assembled and fixed with the installation frame 110 through the installation beam 210, providing stable installation support and operating benchmark for the transmission chain 220. The transmission chain 220, which extends along the first direction X, can drive the material frame 300 above to achieve continuous and stable linear conveying motion, complete the automated material carrying and transfer operation, ensure uniform and stable material conveying process, and effectively improve the continuity and efficiency of material transfer.

[0037] Specifically, the transmission mechanism 200 in this embodiment includes two mounting beams 210 and a transmission drive assembly 230. The two mounting beams 210 are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y. The transmission drive assembly 230 includes a transmission driver 231, a plurality of transmission gears 232, and a connecting rod 233. The transmission driver 231 is disposed on the outer surface of the mounting beams 210. The plurality of transmission gears 232 are respectively disposed at both ends of the two mounting beams 210 in the first direction X. The two ends of the connecting rod 233 are connected to the two transmission gears 232 symmetrically arranged along the second direction Y, and the connecting rod 233 is connected to the power output end of the transmission driver 231. The transmission chain 220 is sleeved on the transmission gears 232 of the same mounting beam 210.

[0038] Among them, two mounting beams 210 arranged at intervals along the second direction Y provide stable support and mounting benchmark for the overall transmission structure. The transmission driver 231 outputs operating power as a power source, and through the connecting rod 233, it links the symmetrically arranged transmission gears 232 on both sides to realize the synchronous rotation of the gears on both sides. The transmission gears 232 on each mounting beam 210 drive the corresponding transmission chain 220 to circulate, thereby completing the conveying operation of the material frame 300 and the material. The entire transmission structure has strong linkage and can ensure that the transmission chains 220 on both sides run synchronously and convey smoothly.

[0039] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism 200 also includes a transmission detector 240 and a position detector 250. The transmission detector 240 is connected to the middle of the mounting beam 210 and is positioned facing the material frame 300. The position detector 250 is located at the discharge end of the transmission mechanism 200. The transmission detector 240 is used to monitor the operating status and conveying position of the material frame 300 in real time. The position detector 250, located at the discharge end of the transmission mechanism 200, can accurately detect whether the material frame 300 has been conveyed to the designated workstation. The two types of detectors work together to provide timely feedback of detection signals, providing a basis for equipment start-up and shutdown and process connection, ensuring the orderly and accurate operation of the conveying process.

[0040] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism 200 also includes a positioning component 260, which includes a lifting driver 261, an adjusting driver 263, and a limiting block 262. The adjusting driver 263 is disposed on the discharge end side of the transmission chain 220. The lifting driver 261 is connected to the power output end of the adjusting driver 263 to move along the first direction X. The limiting block 262 is connected to the power output end of the lifting driver 261 and can move from below the transmission chain 220 to above the transmission chain 220 to limit the transmission position of the material frame 300 in the first direction X. The positioning component 260 is used to precisely limit and position the material frame 300 conveyed to the discharge end. The adjustment driver 263 is installed on the discharge end side of the transmission chain 220 and can drive the lifting driver 261 to move along the first direction X, thereby flexibly adjusting the working position of the overall positioning mechanism according to actual operation requirements. The lifting driver 261 receives the action of the adjustment driver 263 and drives the limit block 262 connected to it to complete the lifting action, so that the limit block 262 can rise from below the transmission chain 220 to above the transmission chain 220. The limit block 262 forms a reliable block for the moving material frame 300, effectively limiting the conveying displacement of the material frame 300 in the first direction X, ensuring that the material frame 300 accurately stops at the designated position, and providing stable operating conditions for subsequent width adjustment, material handling and other processes.

[0041] In this embodiment, the material frame 300 serves as the direct material-bearing structure. Relying on the guide screw 330 arranged internally along the second direction Y, it provides precise guidance and sliding support for the translational adjustment of the movable side plate 350, ensuring smooth and stable width adjustment without deviation. The fixed side plate 340 serves as a reference limiting structure, cooperating with the slidable movable side plate 350. Through the displacement of the movable side plate 350 along the guide screw 330 towards or away from the fixed side plate 340, the internal bearing width of the material frame 300 can be adaptively adjusted, adapting to the material bearing requirements of different sizes and specifications. Simultaneously, the end of the guide screw 330 is equipped with a docking wheel 361 with a docking protrusion 3611, enabling precise docking with the external drive structure to achieve precise power input, providing a power transmission basis for the width adjustment of the material frame 300.

[0042] Specifically, the material frame 300 includes a top plate 320, a bottom plate 310, and a transmission assembly 360. Guide screws 330 are provided on both the top plate 320 and the bottom plate 310. The two ends of the movable side plate 350 are slidably connected to the guide screws 330 on both sides. The transmission assembly 360 includes a transmission belt 362, multiple driven pulleys 363, and a tensioning pulley 364. A docking pulley 361 is connected to the end of one guide screw 330, and the driven pulleys 363 are connected to the ends of the other guide screws 330. The tensioning pulley 364 is disposed between the docking pulley 361 and the driven pulleys 363. The transmission belt 362 is sleeved on the docking pulley 361, the driven pulleys 363, and the tensioning pulley 364 to drive the guide screws 330 to rotate synchronously. The top plate 320 and bottom plate 310 of the material frame 300 are respectively equipped with guide screws 330, which together provide sliding guidance for the moving side plate 350 from the upper and lower ends, ensuring that the moving side plate 350 moves smoothly and evenly, effectively avoiding jamming and skew. The transmission component 360, as the synchronous transmission structure of multiple guide screws 330, is composed of a docking wheel 361, a driven wheel 363, a tensioning wheel 364, and a transmission belt 362. The docking wheel 361 receives the rotational power transmitted by the external width adjustment drive component 400, and then drives each driven wheel 363 to rotate synchronously through the transmission belt 362, thereby realizing the coordinated operation of all guide screws 330. The tensioning wheel 364 continuously tightens the transmission belt 362 to prevent the belt from loosening or slipping, ensuring that the rotation speed of each guide screw 330 is consistent, allowing the moving side plate 350 to be fed synchronously at both ends, further improving the accuracy of the width adjustment of the material frame 300 and the stability of operation.

[0043] In this embodiment, the width adjustment drive component 400 is the core drive and detection unit for the adaptive adjustment of the width of the material frame 300, which can accurately complete the power input and precision control of the width adjustment of the material frame 300. The telescopic and rotatable shaft 450 can realize the autonomous docking and disengagement of the power structure. During operation, the telescopic extension of the shaft 450 makes the docking groove 462 of the docking block 460 fit and match the docking protrusion 3611 of the docking wheel 361, realizing the synchronous rotation of the shaft 450 and the guide screw 330, thereby driving the moving side plate 350 to complete the precise width adjustment action. During the transfer process, it can disengage from the docking structure to avoid the transfer vibration affecting the width adjustment accuracy.

[0044] Furthermore, the width adjustment drive assembly 400 includes a base 410, a telescopic driver 420, a connecting plate 430, and a rotary driver 440. The base 410 is disposed on one side of the mounting frame 110, the telescopic driver 420 is disposed on the base 410, the connecting plate 430 is connected to the power output end of the telescopic driver 420 to move toward / away from the material frame 300, the rotary driver 440 is connected to the connecting plate 430, and the rotating shaft 450 is connected to the power output end of the rotary driver 440 to rotate around its axis. The base 410 serves as the mounting base for the width adjustment drive assembly 400, securing the entire mechanism to the corresponding position on the equipment. The telescopic driver 420 is fixed on the base 410 and can drive the connecting plate 430 to perform linear reciprocating motion, thereby enabling the rotary driver 440 to move towards or away from the material frame 300, completing the docking and separation of the power structure. The rotary driver 440 is mounted on the telescopic driver 420, and its power output end is connected to the rotating shaft 450, providing rotational power to the rotating shaft 450. After the structure docks, it drives the guide screw 330 inside the material frame 300 to rotate, ultimately achieving automatic adjustment of the width of the material frame 300. The entire mechanism has a clear division of labor and smooth coordination, and can stably complete the entire process of power docking, power output, and width adjustment.

[0045] Furthermore, an abutment plate 451 is fixedly provided on the rotating shaft 450, and a push plate 461 is arranged on the side of the docking block 460 away from the material frame 300. The push plate 461 is slidably mounted on the rotating shaft 450, and the buffer 470 is disposed between the abutment plate 451 and the push plate 461. The abutment plate 451 fixed on the rotating shaft 450 and the push plate 461 slidably mounted on the rotating shaft 450 cooperate with each other. The buffer 470 installed between the two can effectively absorb the impact force generated at the moment of docking during the process of the docking block 460 and the docking wheel 361 at the end of the guide screw 330 completing the engagement and docking, playing a role in buffering and shock absorption, avoiding rigid collisions that cause component wear, structural displacement, or power transmission jamming. At the same time, it can adapt to the slight positional deviations that exist during the assembly process, making the docking action more stable and smooth, ensuring the stability of power transmission, and effectively extending the service life of each docking component.

[0046] Furthermore, the width adjustment drive assembly 400 also includes a proximity switch 480, which is mounted on the connecting plate 430 and moves synchronously with the connecting plate 430. The proximity switch 480 moves synchronously with the connecting plate 430, allowing real-time monitoring of the position of the connecting plate 430 and the overall docking structure. This enables precise determination of whether the docking block 460 and the docking wheel 361 have completed alignment and engagement, and timely feedback of position signals to the control mechanism. This controls the timing of the extension and retraction movements, ensuring accurate completion of the power docking process. Simultaneously, it avoids problems such as incomplete docking and excessive pushing, improving the safety and reliability of the mechanism's operation.

[0047] In this embodiment, the origin detector 130 is used to calibrate the initial reference position of the moving side plate 350, providing a unified zero point for each width adjustment and eliminating accumulated errors; the displacement detector 490 can accurately detect the actual moving distance of the moving side plate 350 in real time, accurately control the width adjustment size of the material frame 300, and realize high-precision adaptation adjustment of multiple specifications of materials. In particular, this design can effectively offset the error caused by the inconsistent pushing distance before the mating block 460 and the mating wheel 361 are engaged and connected, greatly improving the compatibility and width adjustment accuracy of the equipment, and ensuring the stability and consistency of the equipment in long-term batch operation.

[0048] Example 2: This example provides a compatible load-bearing transfer method, which uses the compatible load-bearing transfer equipment described in Example 1 to adjust the width of the material frame 300, and includes:

[0049] Step S1: Adjust the distance between the fixed side plate 340 and the movable side plate 350 of the material frame 300 to be widened to the widest extent, and move it to the adjustment station in this state; wherein, adjusting the distance between the two side plates of the material frame 300 to the maximum and conveying it to the adjustment station, on the one hand, provides sufficient operating space for subsequent docking and widening operations to avoid interference between components, and on the other hand, unifies the initial state of the material frame 300, establishing a standard premise for subsequent inspection and adjustment.

[0050] Step S2: The initial position of the moving side plate 350 of the material frame 300 is identified by the origin detector 130 to obtain the initial limit width X0 of the material frame 300. The initial limit width X0 can be accurately calibrated by using the origin detector 130 to identify the position of the moving side plate 350, and the benchmark value for width adjustment calculation can be determined to avoid benchmark deviation from the source.

[0051] Step S3: The docking block 460 in the drive width adjustment drive assembly 400 docks with the docking protrusion 3611 of the movable side plate 350, thereby achieving a reliable connection of the power structure and transmitting operating power for the side plate position adjustment.

[0052] Specifically, step S3 in this embodiment is as follows:

[0053] Step S31: Drive the rotating shaft 450 to move toward the docking wheel 361 until the proximity switch 480 detects that the docking block 460 is in contact with the docking wheel 361 at the end of the guide screw 330. Drive the rotating shaft 450 to move toward the docking wheel 361. With the help of the proximity switch 480 on the connecting plate 430 to sense the position in real time, the shaft stops moving in time when it detects that the docking block 460 is touching the docking wheel 361. This can not only accurately control the pushing stroke and prevent the parts from being damaged by hard impact, but also find the correct alignment position for the subsequent fitting action.

[0054] Step S32: Drive the rotating shaft 450 to rotate around its axis until the mating protrusion 3611 is embedded in the mating groove 462 of the mating block 460, thereby completing the meshing of the power structure, establishing a stable power transmission link, and providing a reliable power transmission basis for the subsequent width adjustment of the material frame 300.

[0055] Step S4: The position of the movable side plate 350 in the second direction Y is driven and adjusted by the width adjustment drive component 400 to change the width of the material frame 300. During this process, the moving distance X1 of the movable side plate 350 is detected in real time by the displacement detector 490. The width adjustment drive component 400 drives the movable side plate 350 to move to change the width of the material frame 300. At the same time, the displacement detector 490 collects the moving distance X1 of the movable side plate 350 in real time to dynamically grasp the adjustment process and ensure that the action is controllable.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rotating shaft 450 in the width adjustment drive assembly 400 is rotated to drive the guide screw 330 to rotate, thereby causing the movable side plate 350 to gradually approach the fixed side plate 340 along the second direction Y, thus changing the width of the material frame 300. The rotation of the driving shaft 450 transmits power to the guide screw 330, causing it to rotate synchronously. Using the screw drive principle, the movable side plate 350 is driven to gradually move closer to the fixed side plate 340 along the second direction Y, continuously reducing the distance between the two side plates. This completes the adjustment of the internal load-bearing width of the material frame 300, meeting the loading size requirements of different materials.

[0057] Step S5: Calculate the actual width X of the material frame 300, X = X0 - X1. When the actual width X of the material frame 300 reaches the preset value, stop the width adjustment drive component 400. This allows for precise size setting, ultimately enabling the material frame 300 to match the corresponding material specifications to obtain the target width of the material frame 300.

[0058] The compatible load-bearing transfer equipment and method of the present invention relies on the built-in transmission channel of the installation frame 110 and the transmission mechanism 200 to realize the automated continuous transfer operation of the material frame 300. At the same time, by utilizing the interlocking clutch structure between the width adjustment drive component 400 and the guide screw 330 of the material frame 300, the guide screw 330 is driven to rotate synchronously through the rotating shaft 450, which precisely drives the moving side plate 350 to translate relative to the fixed side plate 340 in the second direction Y to adjust the spacing. The loading width of the material frame 300 can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of different specifications of materials, effectively improving the material compatibility and adaptability of the equipment and greatly expanding the applicable scenarios of the equipment.

[0059] Meanwhile, this application, in conjunction with the dual detection structure of the origin detector 130 and the displacement detector 490, can accurately calibrate the initial reference position of the moving side plate 350 and monitor the adjustment displacement in real time, ensuring high width adjustment accuracy and good repeatability, effectively eliminating manual adjustment errors, and ensuring the consistency and stability of batch transfer operations; moreover, the retractable shaft 450 can realize the autonomous engagement and disengagement of the docking structure, completing the power docking only during the width adjustment operation, and can be separated from the drive structure during material transfer, avoiding wear and accuracy interference of the width adjustment drive components caused by transfer vibration and displacement, effectively reducing the equipment failure rate and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0060] In summary, this application features a compact overall structure and a high degree of automation, achieving efficient and continuous material transfer while also meeting the requirements for precise adaptation and width adjustment of multiple material specifications, significantly improving the versatility, stability, and operational efficiency of material transfer operations.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A compatible load-bearing transfer device, characterized in that: include: The mounting frame has a transmission channel arranged along a first direction inside it. A transmission mechanism, comprising a mounting beam and a transmission chain, wherein the mounting beam is connected to the mounting frame, and the transmission chain is disposed on the mounting beam and extends along the first direction; A material frame, supported on the conveyor chain, includes a guide screw, a fixed side plate, and a movable side plate. The guide screw extends inside the material frame in a second direction. The fixed side plate is disposed at one end of the guide screw. The movable side plate is sleeved on the guide screw to move closer to / away from the fixed side plate along the guide screw. One end of the guide screw is provided with a docking wheel, and the side of the docking wheel away from the guide screw is provided with a docking protrusion. A width adjustment drive assembly is disposed on one side of the movable side plate. It includes a rotating shaft, a docking block, an origin detector, and a displacement detector. The rotating shaft is telescopically movable in a second direction and rotatable around its axis. The docking block is located at the end of the rotating shaft facing the movable side plate and has a docking groove. A docking protrusion can be embedded in the docking groove to allow the guide screw to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft. The origin detector and the displacement detector are both connected to the mounting frame and are respectively positioned facing the movable side plate. The origin detector calibrates the initial position of the movable side plate, and the displacement detector detects the moving distance of the movable side plate.

2. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a transmission assembly. Guide screws are provided on both the top plate and the bottom plate. The two ends of the movable side plate are slidably connected to the guide screws on both sides. The transmission assembly includes a transmission belt, multiple driven pulleys, and a tensioning pulley. The docking pulley is connected to the end of one of the guide screws, and the driven pulley is connected to the end of another guide screw. The tensioning pulley is disposed between the docking pulley and the driven pulley. The transmission belt is sleeved on the docking pulley, the driven pulley, and the tensioning pulley to drive the guide screws to rotate synchronously.

3. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes two mounting beams and a transmission drive assembly. The two mounting beams are arranged at intervals along a second direction. The transmission drive assembly includes a transmission driver, multiple transmission gears, and a connecting rod. The transmission driver is disposed on the outer surface of the mounting beam. The multiple transmission gears are respectively disposed at both ends of the two mounting beams in a first direction. The two ends of the connecting rod are connected to the two transmission gears symmetrically arranged along the second direction, and the connecting rod is connected to the power output end of the transmission driver. The transmission chain is sleeved on the transmission gears of the same mounting beam.

4. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further includes a transmission detector and a positioning detector. The transmission detector is connected to the middle of the mounting beam and is positioned towards the material frame. The positioning detector is positioned at the discharge end of the transmission mechanism.

5. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further includes a positioning component, which includes a lifting driver, an adjusting driver, and a limiting block. The adjusting driver is disposed on the discharge end side of the transmission chain. The lifting driver is connected to the power output end of the adjusting driver to move along the first direction. The limiting block is connected to the power output end of the lifting driver and can move from below the transmission chain to above the transmission chain to limit the transmission position of the material frame in the first direction.

6. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width adjustment drive assembly includes a base, a telescopic driver, a connecting plate, and a rotary driver. The base is disposed on one side of the mounting frame, the telescopic driver is disposed on the base, the connecting plate is connected to the power output end of the telescopic driver to move toward / away from the material frame, the rotary driver is connected to the connecting plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to the power output end of the rotary driver to rotate around its axis.

7. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 6, characterized in that: An abutment plate is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a push plate is arranged on the side of the docking block away from the material frame. The push plate slides through the rotating shaft, and a buffer is provided between the abutment plate and the push plate.

8. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The width adjustment drive assembly also includes a proximity switch, which is disposed on the connecting plate and moves synchronously with the connecting plate.

9. The compatible load-bearing transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compatible load-bearing transfer equipment also includes a housing, an electrical interface, and a control mechanism. The housing has a base plate inside, and the mounting frame, the mounting beam, and the width adjustment drive assembly are all mounted on the base plate. The electrical interface is connected to one side of the mounting beam, and the transmission mechanism and the width adjustment drive assembly are both signal-connected to the control mechanism through the electrical interface.

10. A compatible load-bearing transfer method, characterized in that: Adjusting the width of the material frame using the compatible load-bearing transfer equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: Step S1: Adjust the gap between the fixed side plate and the movable side plate of the frame to be widened to the widest extent, and move it to the adjustment position in this state; Step S2: Identify the initial position of the moving side plate of the material frame using the origin detector to obtain the initial limit width X0 of the material frame. Step S3: The docking block in the drive width adjustment drive assembly docks with the docking protrusion of the moving side plate; Step S4: The position of the moving side plate in the second direction is driven and adjusted by the width adjustment drive component to change the width of the material frame. During this process, the moving distance X1 of the moving side plate is detected in real time by the displacement detector. Step S5: Calculate the actual width X of the material frame X = X0 - X1. When the actual width X of the material frame reaches the preset value, stop the width adjustment drive component to obtain the material frame with the target width.

11. The compatible load-bearing transfer method according to claim 10, characterized in that: Step S3 is as follows: Step S31: Drive the rotating shaft to move toward the docking wheel until the proximity switch detects that the docking block is in contact with the docking wheel at the end of the guide screw; Step S32: Drive the rotating shaft to rotate around its axis until the mating protrusion is embedded in the mating groove of the mating block; In step S4: the shaft in the width adjustment drive assembly is rotated to drive the guide screw to rotate, thereby causing the moving side plate to gradually approach the fixed side plate along the second direction, so as to change the width of the material frame.

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