An outbound control device for a trolley system and a trolley system

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of outbound control device of hanging line system and hanging line system, wherein outbound control device, comprising: first drive component;Transmission component is connected with the first drive component, is engaged or separated from drive mechanism under the drive of the first drive component, and the transmission component is used to transmit the power of drive mechanism to transmission member;Transmission member is drivingly connected with the transmission component, and does cyclic motion under the drive of the transmission component;And push block is fixed on the transmission member;The push block moves with the transmission member, for driving the hanger assembly moves along the rail to hanger rail.The hanger assembly of the application enters hanger rail accurately controllable time, enhances the stability and safety and efficiency of system operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of suspended track conveying technology in production lines, and particularly relates to an exit control device for a suspended line system and a suspended line system. Background Technology

[0002] Hanging line systems are widely used in garment processing, logistics sorting and other fields to achieve automated conveying of hanger components and hung items.

[0003] refer to Figure 1 Existing exit rails are generally angled downwards, and hanger assemblies move from the rails to the main hanger track under their own weight. During this descent, the hanger assemblies accelerate and sway, and this swaying can interfere with their own operation, making it difficult to accurately determine when they enter the main hanger track. Therefore, how to efficiently and accurately transport hanger assemblies from the rails to the main hanger track is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved. Furthermore, existing exit devices often fail to ensure the uniformity of hanger assembly distribution, leading to collisions and even tangling among the assemblies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a station exit control device and a hanging line system for efficiently and accurately transporting hanger components from the branch track to the hanger track.

[0005] This invention is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0006] A hanger assembly departure control device includes: a first drive assembly; a transmission assembly connected to the first drive assembly and engaged or disengaged from a drive mechanism under the drive of the first drive assembly, the transmission assembly transmitting power from the drive mechanism to a transmission member; a transmission member connected to the transmission assembly and cyclically moving under the drive of the transmission assembly; and a push block fixed to the transmission member; the push block moving with the transmission member and driving the hanger assembly to move along the split track to the hanger track.

[0007] Preferably, the first drive assembly includes a first cylinder and a connecting rod, and the transmission assembly includes a driven wheel, a timing belt, and a rotating shaft; the first cylinder is connected to the transmission assembly via the connecting rod, and the first cylinder drives the driven wheel to engage or disengage with the drive mechanism; after the driven wheel engages with the drive mechanism, it drives the rotating shaft to rotate via the timing belt; the transmission component is connected to the rotating shaft and performs cyclic motion under the drive of the rotating shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the rails are horizontally arranged and at the same horizontal height as the clothes hanger rails, and the drive mechanism drives the transmission components to perform uniform cyclic motion through the transmission assembly.

[0009] Preferably, it further includes an island, on which the first drive assembly and the transmission assembly are mounted; the island is provided with several gears and guide grooves, wherein one gear is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft, and the transmission component meshes with the several gears to form a loop structure; the guide grooves are arranged along the rails to guide the arrangement of the transmission component so that the push block fixed on the transmission component can move along the rails.

[0010] Preferably, the guide groove has at least one travel length that is parallel to the hanger track; the hanger track is provided with a guide member, the guide member has a guide protrusion at the middle position, and the guide protrusion has an arc-shaped notch, the arc-shaped notch is used to guide the rollers of the hanger assembly so that the hanger assembly enters the hanger track from the branch track.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a first connecting plate, through which the island is fixed to the main rail.

[0012] Preferably, the roundabout further includes a load-bearing plate, and several gears are fixedly mounted on the load-bearing plate by a fixed shaft. The load-bearing plate is provided with a position adjustment hole, and the fixed shaft of one of the gears passes through the position adjustment hole and is fixed to the load-bearing plate with screws.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes a swing head, one end of which is rotatably connected to the outlet end of the split rail, and the other end of which is a movable end; when the hanger assembly enters the hanger track from the split rail, the hanger assembly, guided by the guide groove, drives the movable end of the swing head to engage with the connecting piece of the hanger track; when the hanger assembly runs along the hanger track to the guide member, the hanger assembly's hanging rod drives the movable end of the swing head to disengage from the connecting piece of the hanger track.

[0014] Preferably, the swing head is generally arc-shaped, and one end of the swing head is provided with a hinge hole; the middle top of the swing head is provided with a guide ridge extending along its length direction, the guide ridge sinks to both sides to form a guide rail, the guide ridge is used to guide the hanger assembly, and the guide ridge is provided with a protrusion protruding from the guide rail along its length direction, the protrusion being used to connect with the connecting piece of the hanger track.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes a control component; the control component includes a gripper and a second drive component, the gripper being disposed at the entrance end of the rail; the gripper is linked to the output end of the second drive component, and the gripper rotates under the drive of the second drive component to switch between a first posture and a second posture.

[0016] Preferably, when the claw is in the first posture, the hanger assembly is allowed to enter the dividing track and wait for the pusher block to push it; when the claw is in the second posture, the hanger assembly that has entered the dividing track is released and simultaneously blocks the hanger assembly that is queuing later, preventing the hanger assembly that is queuing later from entering the dividing track.

[0017] Preferably, the claw has a front stop and a rear stop, with the front stop located on the side of the rear stop closer to the exit end of the rail. When the claw is in the first position, the front stop protrudes forward to block the hanger assembly, and the rear stop retracts to allow the hanger assembly to enter the rail and wait for the pusher block to push it. When the claw is in the second position, the rear stop protrudes forward to block the hanger assembly that is subsequently queuing from entering the rail, and the front stop retracts to release the hanger assembly that has entered the rail.

[0018] Preferably, the system further includes a proximity switch, a card reader, and a controller. Each hanger assembly is equipped with an identification tag. The proximity switch is used to detect whether the push block has reached a preset position. The card reader is located at the entrance end of the track and is used to identify the identification tag of the hanger assembly. The controller is communicatively connected to the first drive assembly, the proximity switch, and the card reader. The system also includes at least one push rod assembly, which is used to drive the hanger assembly to run along the hanger track. When the proximity switch detects that the push block has reached the preset position, the controller controls the first drive assembly to retract, causing the transmission assembly to disengage from the drive mechanism under the drive of the first drive assembly. When the card reader reads that the hanger assembly has entered the entrance end of the track and the controller has assigned an unloaded push rod assembly to the hanger assembly, the controller controls the first drive assembly to push forward, causing the transmission assembly to engage with the drive mechanism under the drive of the first drive assembly.

[0019] Preferably, the controller is also signal-connected to the second drive component. When the inductive switch detects that the push block has reached a preset position, the controller controls the second drive component to drive the claw to switch to the first posture. When the claw is in the first posture, the hanger assembly is allowed to enter the dividing track and wait for the push block to push it. When the card reader reads the entrance end of the hanger assembly entering the dividing track, and the controller assigns an unloaded push rod assembly to the hanger assembly, the controller controls the second drive component to drive the claw to switch to the second posture. When the claw is in the second posture, the hanger assembly entering the dividing track is released and simultaneously blocks the subsequent queued hanger assemblies, preventing the subsequent queued hanger assemblies from entering the dividing track.

[0020] Preferably, the rail divider is mounted on a peripheral fixing block, the peripheral fixing block having a reinforcing layer and a rail divider layer, and a height adjusting screw is provided between the reinforcing layer and the rail divider layer for adjusting the height between the reinforcing layer and the rail divider layer.

[0021] A hanging line system includes: a hanger track, a sub-track, and an exit control device as described in any of the preceding claims, to achieve precise control of the hanger assembly from entering to exiting the station.

[0022] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: Through the cooperation of the first driving component, the transmission component, and the driving mechanism, the power of the driving mechanism mounted on the main rail is transmitted to the transmission component. The transmission component, driven by the transmission component, performs a cyclical motion, thereby driving the push block fixed on the transmission component. The hanger assembly, driven by the push block, moves from the branch rail to the hanger track. The timing of the hanger assembly entering the hanger track is accurately controllable, enhancing the stability, safety, and efficiency of the system operation. Furthermore, by controlling the claw switching logic of the control component, precise release and blocking of queued hanger assemblies are achieved, ensuring that only one hanger enters the pushing area at a time, ensuring orderly transport, uniform hanger distribution, and avoiding mutual interference.

[0023] However, the effects that can be obtained through this application are not limited to those described above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical effects not mentioned from the following description of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an existing suspension line system; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a suspension line system according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the outbound control device of a suspension line system according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the outgoing control device of a suspension line system according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective. Figure 5 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of the outgoing control device of a suspension line system according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main rail guide structure according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the push block and the transmission component according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the transmission assembly and the drive mechanism according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the track and the surrounding fixing block according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ring island according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a swing head according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a swing head according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the exit control device and the clothes hanger track according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Among them, 20, swing head; 30, third drive assembly; 40, push rod assembly; 110, first drive assembly; 111, first cylinder; 112, connecting rod; 120, transmission assembly; 121, driven wheel; 122, synchronous belt; 123, rotating shaft; 140, transmission component; 150, push block; 160, ring island; 161, gear; 162, guide groove; 163, load-bearing plate; 164, position adjustment hole; 165, fixed shaft; 170, first connecting plate; 180, second connecting plate; 2 00. Hanger track; 300. Rail divider; 310. Peripheral fixing block; 311. Reinforcing layer; 312. Rail divider layer; 313. Height adjustment screw; 400. Control component; 410. Claw; 411. Front stop; 412. Rear stop; 420. Second drive component; 500. Guide component; 510. Assembly end; 520. Guide protrusion; 530. Arc-shaped notch; 550. Connecting piece; 600. Bracket; 700. Hanger assembly; 800. Drive mechanism; 900. Main track. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0029] refer to Figure 2 The hanging line system assigns the task of pushing the hanger assembly 700 to each push rod assembly 40. (See also...) Figure 1 If adopted Figure 1 The exit control device shown transports the hanger assembly from the branch track to the hanger track. During transport, the hanger assembly may accelerate and sway due to the ramp, causing a deviation in the time it enters the hanger track from the system's expected time. For example, hanger assembly number 001, preset to enter the hanger track at 1 minute and 30 seconds, may enter at 1 minute and 32 seconds due to swaying. The push rod assembly number 01, assigned to carry hanger assembly 001, might push it along the hanger track at 1 minute and 31 seconds, resulting in push rod assembly 01 being unloaded and not engaging hanger assembly 001. Even worse, if push rod assembly number 02, already carrying hanger assembly 002, comes from behind, hanger assembly 002 is highly likely to become entangled with hanger assembly 001, jamming it on the hanger track and damaging the track or the drive mechanism.

[0030] One of the purposes of this application is to precisely control the time when each hanger component enters the hanger track in response to the above-mentioned possible situations, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the entire system.

[0031] refer to Figures 2-8 This embodiment provides an outgoing control device for a hanging line system, used to timely transport the hanger assembly 700 from the dividing track 300 to the hanger track 200. The core of this device is that the first driving assembly 110 pushes the transmission assembly 120, so that the transmission assembly 120 engages with the driving mechanism 800 to obtain power from the driving mechanism 800. The transmission assembly 120 then drives the transmission component 140 to drive the push block 150 to perform cyclical motion. The push block 150 then timely transports the hanger assembly 700 from the dividing track 300 to the hanger track 200. The pushing action of the first driving assembly 110 is controlled by the system, thus the system achieves timely and controllable pushing of the hanger assembly 700.

[0032] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 8The departure control device includes a first drive assembly 110 and a transmission assembly 120. The first drive assembly 110 may include a first cylinder 111 and a connecting rod 112. The first cylinder 111 is a clutch cylinder, one end of which is riveted or hinged to the island 160, and its output end is connected to the connecting rod 112. The transmission assembly 120 includes a driven pulley 121, a synchronous belt 122, and a rotating shaft 123. The other end of the connecting rod 112 is movably connected to the transmission assembly 120. Under the control of the system, the first cylinder 111 drives its output end to extend or retract. When its output end extends, it pushes the transmission assembly 120 forward through the connecting rod 112, causing the driven pulley 121 on the transmission assembly 120 to mesh with the drive mechanism 800. After engagement, the drive mechanism 800 drives the driven wheel 121 to rotate, and the driven wheel 121 drives the rotating shaft 123 to rotate via the synchronous belt 122; the rotating shaft 123 drives the transmission component 140 to transmit power on several gears 161. When the push block 150 completes the pushing task and returns to the preset position, the first cylinder 111 is driven to retract its output end under the control of the system, the driven wheel 121 on the transmission component 120 disengages from the drive mechanism 800, and the push block 150 no longer obtains power from the drive mechanism 800, waiting for the next cycle at the preset position.

[0033] This controllable transmission ensures the timing and controllability of the movement of the pusher 150 and the hanger assembly 700. It should be noted that... Figure 8 The drive mechanism 800 can be a rack or a chain, which is mounted on the main rail 900. In addition, only a part of the drive mechanism 800 is shown in the figure. In reality, the drive mechanism 800 covers the entire main rail. At the same time, the drive mechanism 800 is also the power source of the push rod assembly 40. Under the drive of the higher-level drive device, the drive mechanism 800 moves at a constant speed along the main rail 900.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the dividing track 300 is horizontally set and at the same horizontal height as the clothes hanger track 200. The drive mechanism 800 drives the transmission component 140 and the push block 150 to perform uniform cyclical motion through the transmission component 120. The horizontally set dividing track 300 and the uniformly moving push block 150 make the pushing process of the clothes hanger assembly more controllable and timely.

[0035] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The departure control device also includes a ring island 160, on which a first drive assembly 110 and a transmission assembly 120 are mounted. The ring island 160 also has three gears 161 and guide grooves 162. A rotating shaft 123 is coaxially arranged with one of the gears 161, driving the coaxial gear to rotate. A transmission component 140 is installed between these gears 161, which in turn drive the transmission component 140 to circulate around the ring island 160. The guide grooves 162 are arranged along the guide rails 300, guiding the path of the transmission component 140. In this embodiment, the transmission component is a chain; in other embodiments, it can also be a rack and pinion or a synchronous belt. (See reference) Figure 7 The push block 150 is fixed to the transmission component 140 and moves accordingly. Guided by the guide groove 162, the push block 150 can move along the extension direction of the dividing rail 300, allowing the push block 150 fixed to the transmission component 140 to move along the dividing rail 300, thus facilitating the push block 150 to push the hanger assembly 700 along the dividing rail 300. During its movement, the push block 150 drives the hanger assembly 700 from the inlet end to the outlet end of the dividing rail 300, and then transports the hanger assembly 700 from the dividing rail 300 onto the hanger track 200.

[0036] refer to Figure 5 The guide groove 162 has a section that is parallel to the hanger track 200; the hanger track 200 is provided with a guide member 500, and the guide member 500 has a guide protrusion 520 at the middle position. The guide protrusion 520 has an arc-shaped notch 530, which is used to guide the rollers of the hanger assembly 700 so that the hanger assembly enters the hanger track 200 from the split track 300.

[0037] refer to Figure 10 After running on the gears for a period of time, the chain, as a transmission component, may become loose, affecting the operation of the entire system. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment of this application, the ring 160 also includes a load-bearing plate 163. Several gears 161 are fixedly mounted on the load-bearing plate 163 via fixed shafts 165. The load-bearing plate 163 is provided with position adjustment holes 164. The fixed shaft 165 of one of the gears 161 passes through the position adjustment hole 164 and is fixed to the load-bearing plate 163 with screws. Because of the position adjustment hole 164, when the chain becomes loose, the screws on the fixed shaft 165 can be loosened, and then the position of the fixed shaft 165 in the position adjustment hole 164 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the tension of the chain.

[0038] refer to Figure 2The exit control device also includes a first connecting plate 170 and a second connecting plate 180. The island 160 is fixed to the main rail 900 via the first connecting plate 170. The island 160 is fixed to the lateral support 600 via the second connecting plate 180, enhancing the assembly firmness of the island 160. The support 600 is perpendicular to the hanger track 200 and is also used for the construction of peripheral fixing blocks 310. The fixing blocks 310 are fixedly connected to the support 600 via fastening screws. The branch track 300 is fixedly connected to the peripheral fixing blocks 310, enhancing the assembly stability of the branch track 300. The hanger assembly 700 separates from the hanger track 200 and is guided to the workstation via the entry control device. The worker at the workstation removes the workpiece from the hanger assembly 700 and then processes the workpiece. After processing is completed, the workpiece is hung back on the hanger assembly 700. The lifting module lifts the hanger assembly 700 and transports it to the exit control device. The exit control device then transports the hanger assembly 700 to the hanger track 200.

[0039] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 In a preferred embodiment, the exit control device further includes a swing head 20, one end of which is rotatably connected to the exit end of the dividing track 300, and the other end of which is a movable end. When the hanger assembly 700 enters the hanger track 200 from the dividing track 300, the hanger assembly 700, guided by the guide groove 162, drives the swing head 20 to rotate, and the movable end of the swing head 20 moves from... Figure 13 Switching to the neutral position in the middle Figure 5 The connecting piece of the 200mm medium clothes rack track is connected to the 550mm joint; for reference. Figure 13 When another set of hanger assemblies 700 runs along the hanger track 200 to the guide member 500 under the drive of the drive mechanism, the hanger rod of the hanger assembly 700 drives the swing head 20 to rotate, and the movable end of the swing head 20 disengages from the connecting piece 550 of the hanger track 200.

[0040] For details, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The swing head 20 is generally curved, and one end of the swing head is provided with a hinge hole 21. The middle top of the swing head 20 is provided with a guide ridge 22 extending along its length direction. The guide ridge 22 sinks to both sides to form a guide rail 23. The guide ridge 22 is used to guide the hanger assembly 700. The guide ridge 22 is provided with a protrusion 221 protruding from the guide rail 23 along its length direction. There is a height difference between the protrusion 221 and the guide rail 23 to form a step, which facilitates the connection of the protrusion 221 with the connecting piece 550 of the hanger track 200.

[0041] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 The guide groove 162 has a section parallel to the hanger track 200. A guide member 500 is provided on the hanger track 200, primarily for connecting with the swing head 20 and transitioning the hanger assembly 700 to the hanger track 200. Both ends of the guide member 500 have mounting ends 510 whose shape matches that of the hanger track 200. The mounting ends 510 are used to insert into and fix the hanger assembly 200 within it. A guide ridge 520 is located in the middle of the guide member 500, guiding the rollers of the hanger assembly 700. An arc-shaped notch 530 is also provided on the guide ridge 520, further guiding the rollers of the hanger assembly 700, facilitating the transition from the dividing track 300 to the hanger track 200. After the guide groove 162 turns with the split rail 300, it has a stroke that is parallel to the hanger track 200, so that the push block 150 continuously and stably pushes the hanger assembly 700 from the split rail 300 into the hanger track 200.

[0042] refer to Figure 5 The guide rail 300 is horizontally positioned and at the same level as the hanger track 200. The drive mechanism drives the transmission component to move at a constant speed through the transmission assembly, ensuring that the hanger assembly 700 moves smoothly under the drive of the push block 150. Compared with the prior art, where the hanger assembly 700 relies on gravity sliding, which leads to instability and unreliability, this application uses the push block to drive the hanger assembly 700, resulting in a more controllable and efficient conveying process, ensuring the timeliness of the hanger assembly during conveying.

[0043] refer to Figure 4 To ensure orderly entry of hanger assemblies, this device also includes a control component 400, which includes a gripper 410 and a second drive component 420. In this embodiment, the control component 400 is fixed to the bottom of the guide rail 300, with the gripper 410 positioned at the entrance end of the hanger assembly 700 entering the guide rail 300. The gripper 410 is controlled by the second drive component 420 to rotate, switching between a first posture and a second posture. When the gripper 410 is in the first posture, the foremost hanger assembly 700 is allowed to enter the entrance end of the guide rail 300, waiting for the pusher block 150 to push it; when the gripper 410 switches to the second posture, it releases the hanger assembly that has entered the entrance end of the guide rail 300 while simultaneously blocking the subsequent queued hanger assemblies, preventing them from entering the guide rail 300. When the pusher block 150 completes one delivery cycle and returns to the entrance end of the guide rail 300, the second drive component 420 again controls the gripper 410 to rotate back to the first posture, releasing the next hanger. This cycle repeats continuously, ensuring that the hanger components 700 are transported to the hanger track 200 in an orderly and even manner, effectively preventing mutual interference between hangers.

[0044] The claw 410 is provided with a front stop 411 and a rear stop 412, with the front stop 411 located on the side of the rear stop 412 near the exit end of the rail 300. When the claw 410 is in the first posture, the front stop 411 protrudes forward to block the hanger assembly 700, and the rear stop 412 retracts to allow the hanger assembly 700 to enter the rail 300. When the claw 410 is in the second posture, the rear stop 412 protrudes forward to block the hanger assembly 700 that is subsequently queued from entering the rail 300, and the front stop 411 retracts to release the hanger assembly 700 that has entered the rail 300, allowing the hanger assembly 700 to be pushed.

[0045] refer to Figure 3 Specifically, the claw 410 is provided with a front stop 411 and a rear stop 412, with the front stop located closer to the exit end of the guide rail 300 than the rear stop. When the claw 410 is in the first position, the front stop 411 protrudes forward to prevent the hanger assembly 700 from moving towards the exit end on the guide rail 300, while the rear stop 412 retracts to allow the hanger assembly 700 to enter the guide rail 300 and wait for the pusher block 150 to push it. Due to the physical size of the hanger assembly 700, only one hanger assembly 700 can enter the guide rail 300 at a time to wait for the pusher block 150 to push it. When the claw 410 is in the second position, the rear stop 412 protrudes forward to prevent subsequent queued hanger assemblies 700 from entering the guide rail 300, while the front stop 411 retracts to release the hanger assembly 700 that has entered the guide rail 300, allowing the pusher block 150 to push the hanger assembly 700. The standby position of the hanger assembly 700 before entering the rail 300 is specially provided with a downward slope angle, so that the hanger assembly 700 can rely on gravity to slide from the standby position into the rail 300 when the claw is in the first posture.

[0046] The gripper logic switching function of the control component is implemented through the following structure: a dual-position rotary axis design for the gripper (first posture and second posture), combined with a stepped limiting structure for the front and rear stops. When the gripper is in the first posture, the front stop releases the hanger assembly, while the rear stop remains locked; when switching to the second posture, the rear stop releases the subsequent hanger assembly, and the front stop enters the locked state. This structure mechanically solves the congestion and collision problems of traditional systems, ensuring the continuity of the transmission process and providing a stable material supply foundation for subsequent processes.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 10The exit control device also includes a proximity switch 190, a card reader (not shown in the figure), and a controller (not shown in the figure). The controller is communicatively connected to the first drive assembly 110, the card reader, and the proximity switch 190. The proximity switch 190 is mounted on the load-bearing plate 163 and is used to detect whether the push block 150 has reached a preset position. When the push block 150 is detected to have reached the preset position, the controller controls the first drive assembly 110 to retract, causing the transmission assembly 120 to disengage from the drive mechanism 800 under the drive of the first drive assembly (see reference). Figure 8 However, there will be a delay from the moment the induction switch 190 senses the push block 150 until the first drive component 110 is completely disengaged from the drive mechanism 800. During this system-configurable delay time, the push block 150 will continue to move forward from the preset position to the standby position.

[0048] refer to Figure 2 The main rail 900 of the hanging line system is equipped with multiple push rod assemblies 40, which drive the hanger assemblies 700 to run along the hanger track 200. Each hanger assembly 700 is equipped with an identification tag, which can be an RFID card, barcode, or QR code tag. A card reader is located at the entrance end of the sub-track 300. The card reader is used to identify the identification tags of the hanger assemblies 700. When the hanger assembly 700 moves to the entrance end of the sub-track 300, the card reader can read the identification tag of the hanger assembly 700 and feed back the positioning information of the hanger assembly 700 to the controller. At the same time, the controller is also signal-connected to the second drive assembly 420. When the inductive switch 190 detects that the push block 150 has reached the preset position, the controller controls the second drive assembly 420 to drive the claw 410 to switch to the first posture. When the claw 410 is in the first posture, the hanger assembly 700 is allowed to enter the sub-track 300 to wait for the push block 150 to push it.

[0049] When the card reader detects that the hanger assembly 700 has entered the entrance of the dividing track 300, and the controller has allocated an unloaded push rod assembly 40 to the hanger assembly 700, the controller controls the first drive assembly 110 to push forward. This causes the transmission assembly 120 to engage with the drive mechanism 800 under the drive of the first drive assembly 110. The push block 150, driven by the transmission assembly 120, drives the hanger assembly 700 entering the dividing track 300, pushing the hanger assembly 700 from the dividing track 300 to the hanger track 200. Simultaneously, the controller controls the second drive assembly 420 to drive the claw 410 to switch to the second posture. When the claw 420 is in the second posture, it releases the hanger assembly 700 entering the dividing track 300 and blocks the subsequent queued hanger assemblies 700, preventing them from entering the dividing track 300.

[0050] See again Figure 9 The guide rail 300 is mounted on the peripheral fixing block 310. The peripheral fixing block 310 has a reinforcing layer 311 and a guide rail layer 312. A height adjustment screw 313 is provided between the reinforcing layer 311 and the guide rail layer 312 to adjust the height between them. For cost reasons, the peripheral fixing block 310 is usually made of plastic. Over time, the peripheral fixing block 310 will deform under the influence of gravity, thus affecting the height of the swing head 20 fixed on the peripheral fixing block 310. This causes the swing head 20 to fail to accurately align with the hanger track 200, which in turn affects the exit of the hanger assembly 700 and prevents the production line from operating normally.

[0051] The outgoing control device of the hanging line system achieves performance improvement through the following structural features: the mechanical cooperation between the first drive component and the transmission component, combined with the cyclical transmission component and the fixed push block, directly improves the transmission efficiency of the hanger component; the precision of its mechanical structure improves the timeliness of the hanger component delivery, reduces the risk of production interruption caused by equipment failure, and the system's operational stability is guaranteed by the closed-loop transmission structure, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production scenarios.

[0052] Modularity and scalability are achieved through the following structural design: the island structure serves as the core expansion unit, allowing for optimized transmission paths through the connection between guide slots and racks. This structural feature enables the system to flexibly adapt to production lines of different sizes, providing manufacturers with operational freedom, while also facilitating technological upgrades and functional expansions through module replacement or addition.

[0053] In addition, the present invention also provides a hanging line system, including: a clothes hanger track 200, a branch track 300, a main track 900, and an exit control device as described in the above embodiments, to complete the precise control of the clothes hanger assembly from entering the station to exiting the station.

[0054] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A station exit control device for a suspension line system, characterized in that, include: First drive component (110); The transmission assembly (120) is connected to the first drive assembly (110) and engages or disengages with the drive mechanism (800) under the drive of the first drive assembly. The transmission assembly (120) is used to transmit the power of the drive mechanism (800) to the transmission component (140). The transmission component (140) is connected to the transmission assembly (120) and performs cyclic motion under the drive of the transmission assembly (120); and Push block (150) is fixed on the transmission component (140); The pusher (150) moves with the transmission member (140) to drive the hanger assembly (700) to move along the split rail (300) to the hanger track (200).

2. The departure control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive assembly (110) includes a first cylinder (111) and a connecting rod (112), and the transmission assembly (120) includes a driven pulley (121), a timing belt (122), and a rotating shaft (123). The first cylinder (111) is connected to the transmission assembly (120) via the connecting rod (112), and the first cylinder (111) drives the driven wheel (121) to engage or disengage from the drive mechanism; After the driven wheel (121) engages with the drive mechanism (800), it drives the rotating shaft (123) to rotate via the synchronous belt (122); The transmission component (140) is connected to the rotating shaft (123) and performs cyclic motion under the drive of the rotating shaft (123).

3. The departure control device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rail (300) is set horizontally and at the same level as the clothes hanger rail (200). The drive mechanism (800) drives the transmission component (140) to perform uniform cyclic motion through the transmission assembly (120).

4. The departure control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a roundabout (160), a first drive assembly (110) and a transmission assembly (120) mounted on the roundabout (160); The island (160) is provided with several gears (161) and guide grooves (162), one of which is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft (123), and the transmission component (140) meshes with the several gears (161) to form a loop structure; The guide groove (162) is arranged along the sub-rail (300) to guide the arrangement of the transmission component (140) so that the push block (150) fixed on the transmission component (140) can move along the sub-rail (300).

5. The departure control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide groove (162) has at least one section of its travel parallel to the clothes hanger track (200); The hanger track (200) is provided with a guide (500), and a guide protrusion (520) is provided in the middle of the guide (500). The guide protrusion (520) is provided with an arc-shaped notch (530). The arc-shaped notch (530) is used to guide the rollers of the hanger assembly (700) so that the hanger assembly enters the hanger track (200) from the sub-track (300).

6. The departure control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a first connecting plate (170), through which the island (160) is fixed to the main rail (900).

7. The departure control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The roundabout (160) also includes a load-bearing plate (163), and several gears (161) are fixedly mounted on the load-bearing plate (163) via a fixed shaft (165). The load-bearing plate (163) is provided with a position adjustment hole (164), and the fixed shaft (165) of one of the gears (161) passes through the position adjustment hole (164) and is fixed to the load-bearing plate (163) with screws.

8. The departure control device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a swing head (20), one end of which is rotatably connected to the outlet end of the branch rail (300), and the other end of which is a movable end; when the hanger assembly (700) enters the hanger track (200) from the branch rail (300), the hanger assembly (700) is guided by the guide groove (162) to drive the movable end of the swing head (20) to engage with the connecting piece (550) of the hanger track (200); when the hanger assembly (700) runs along the hanger track (200) to the guide member (500), the hanger rod of the hanger assembly (700) drives the movable end of the swing head (20) to disengage from the connecting piece (550) of the hanger track (200).

9. The departure control device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The swing head (20) is generally curved, and one end of the swing head is provided with a hinge hole (21). The middle top of the swing head (20) is provided with a guide ridge (22) extending along its length direction. The guide ridge (22) sinks to both sides to form a guide rail (23). The guide ridge (22) is used to guide the clothes hanger assembly (700). The guide ridge (22) is provided with a protrusion (221) protruding from the guide rail (23) along its length direction. The protrusion (221) is used to connect with the connecting piece (550) of the clothes hanger track (200).

10. The departure control device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes a control component (400); The control component (400) includes a gripper (410) and a second drive component (420). The gripper (410) is located at the entrance end of the rail (300). The gripper (410) is linked to the output end of the second drive component (420). The gripper (410) rotates under the drive of the second drive component (420) to switch between a first posture and a second posture.

11. The departure control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the claw (410) is in the first posture, the hanger assembly (700) is allowed to enter the rail (300) to wait for the pusher (150) to push; When the claw (410) is in the second posture, it releases the hanger assembly (700) that has entered the dividing rail (300) and simultaneously blocks the hanger assembly (700) that is following in the queue, preventing the hanger assembly (700) that is following in the queue from entering the dividing rail (300).

12. The departure control device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The claw (410) is provided with a front stop (411) and a rear stop (412), and the front stop (411) is located on the side of the rear stop (412) near the exit end of the rail (300); when the claw (410) is in the first posture, the front stop (411) protrudes forward to block the hanger assembly (700) and the rear stop (412) retracts to allow the hanger assembly (700) to enter the rail (300) and wait for the push block (150) to push it; when the claw (410) is in the second posture, the rear stop (412) protrudes forward to block the subsequent queued hanger assembly (700) from entering the rail (300) and the front stop (411) retracts to release the hanger assembly (700) that has entered the rail (300).

13. The departure control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a proximity switch (190), a card reader, and a controller. Each of the hanger components (700) is provided with an identification tag. The proximity switch (190) is used to detect whether the push block (150) has reached a preset position. The card reader is located at the entrance end of the dividing track (300) and is used to identify the identification tag of the hanger component (700). The controller is communicatively connected to the first drive component (110), the proximity switch (190), and the card reader. It also includes at least one push rod component (40), which is used to drive the hanger component (700) to run along the hanger track (200). When the proximity switch (190) detects that the push block (150) has reached the preset position, the controller controls the first drive component (110) to retract, so that the transmission component (120) is disengaged from the drive mechanism (800) under the drive of the first drive component. When the card reader reads that the hanger assembly (700) enters the entrance end of the guide rail (300), and the controller assigns an unloaded push rod assembly (40) to the hanger assembly (700), the controller controls the first drive assembly (110) to push forward, so that the transmission assembly (120) engages with the drive mechanism (800) under the drive of the first drive assembly (110).

14. The departure control device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The controller is also connected to the second drive component (420) by signal. When the inductive switch (190) detects that the push block (150) has reached the preset position, the controller controls the second drive component (420) to drive the claw (410) to switch to the first posture. When the claw (410) is in the first posture, the hanger assembly (700) is allowed to enter the rail (300) to wait for the pusher (150) to push; When the card reader reads that the hanger assembly (700) has entered the entrance of the dividing track (300), and the controller has assigned an unloaded push rod assembly (40) to the hanger assembly (700), the controller controls the second drive assembly (420) to drive the claw (410) to switch to the second posture; when the claw (410) is in the second posture, it releases the hanger assembly (700) that has entered the dividing track (300) and simultaneously blocks the hanger assembly (700) that is queuing up later, thus preventing the hanger assembly (700) that is queuing up later from entering the dividing track (300).

15. The departure control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rail divider (300) is mounted on the peripheral fixing block (310), which has a reinforcing layer (311) and a rail divider layer (312). A height adjustment screw (313) is provided between the reinforcing layer (311) and the rail divider layer (312) for adjusting the height between the reinforcing layer (311) and the rail divider layer (312).

16. A suspension line system, characterized in that, include: The hanger track (200), the branch track (300), and the exit control device as described in any one of claims 1 to 15 complete the precise control of the hanger assembly from entering the station to exiting the station.

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