Tread semi-automatic collecting system

By designing a semi-automatic tread collection system, the tread adsorption and transfer are achieved by combining vacuum units and suction cups, the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in traditional manual collection are solved, and production efficiency is improved and tread quality is ensured.

CN222138043UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10DOUBLE COIN GRP JIANGSU TIRE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420887718.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-26
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-26

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Technical Problem

In traditional tire manufacturing, the tread collection process relies on manual operations, resulting in high labor intensity, low production efficiency and safety risks, affecting the tread quality.

Method used

A semi-automatic tread collection system is designed, which uses the combination of vacuum unit and suction cup to perform tread adsorption and transfer, and automatically operates through the drive assembly and the gas distribution assembly, which can adjust the adsorption height and control the vacuum adsorption effect.

Benefits of technology

It significantly reduces the labor intensity collected by the tread, improves production efficiency, ensures tread quality, and has the flexibility to adapt to treads of different lengths and weights.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a semi-automatic tire tread collecting system which comprises an adsorption unit (1) arranged above a collecting roller way (4) and comprising a supporting frame (11) and a plurality of connecting rods (12) installed on the supporting frame (11), and suckers (13) are installed at the bottoms of the connecting rods (12); the vacuum unit (2) comprises an air pipe (21) communicated with the connecting rod (12) and a vacuum assembly (22) connected with the air pipe (21); and the lifting moving unit (3) is installed above the adsorption unit (1) and comprises a driving assembly (31) and a sliding rail (32) allowing the driving assembly (31) to horizontally move, and the output end of the driving assembly (31) is connected with the supporting frame (11) through a connecting rope (33). Compared with the prior art, the semi-automatic collecting system for the treads sucks the treads in a vacuum suction mode to complete collecting and transferring, the labor intensity of collecting the treads is greatly reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tire manufacturing technology, and in particular to a semi-automatic tread retraction system. Background Technology

[0002] Tires are circular, elastic rubber products that are mounted on various vehicles or machinery and roll on the ground. Tires are often used under complex and harsh conditions, and must withstand various deformations, loads, and high and low temperatures during driving. Therefore, they must have high load-bearing capacity, traction, and cushioning performance. At the same time, tires also require high wear resistance and flexural strength, as well as low rolling resistance and heat generation.

[0003] Traditional tire manufacturing processes include: mixing, rubber component preparation, tire forming, vulcanization, final inspection, and tire testing. The rubber component preparation process further includes six stages: extrusion, calendering, bead forming, cord cutting, application of triangular rubber strips, and belt layer forming.

[0004] The collection of the pressed-out tire treads often still relies on the traditional manual method. This involves two operators removing the pressed-out tire treads from the collection roller conveyor and transporting them to a specific location such as a flatbed truck. Since the tire treads can weigh up to 47 kg, manual collection is extremely labor-intensive, carries significant risks, and severely impacts the quality of the engineering tire treads, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, a new type of time-saving and labor-saving tread retraction device still needs to be developed to reduce labor intensity and improve production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a semi-automatic tire tread collection system in order to reduce the labor intensity of tire tread collection and improve production efficiency.

[0007] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A semi-automatic tire tread recovery system, comprising:

[0009] The adsorption unit is located above the collecting roller conveyor and includes a support frame and multiple connecting rods mounted on the support frame. Each connecting rod has a suction cup mounted on its bottom.

[0010] A vacuum unit, comprising a gas tube communicating with a connecting rod and a vacuum assembly connected to the gas tube;

[0011] The lifting and moving unit is installed above the adsorption unit. It includes a drive component and a slide rail for horizontal movement of the drive component. The output end of the drive component is connected to the support frame via a connecting rope.

[0012] Furthermore, the support frame includes a main support frame, and multiple support seats are evenly distributed along its length, with each support seat equipped with a connecting rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting rod has a hollow structure, with its upper end connected to the air pipe and its lower end connected to the suction cup.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting rod is a buffer connecting rod with a buffer stroke, which can be used to compensate for the height difference of the workpiece, and also to buffer the impact between the suction cup and the workpiece, thus playing a shock-absorbing role.

[0015] Furthermore, multiple gas distribution components are evenly distributed on the support frame, and the gas distribution components are preferably gas distribution blocks.

[0016] Furthermore, the gas distribution assembly is equipped with multiple gas pipe interfaces connected to the gas supply pipes. The gas distribution assembly significantly saves wiring space and simplifies the control process.

[0017] Furthermore, adjacent gas distribution components are connected by a main gas pipe, and the gas distribution components at both ends are connected to the vacuum component through the main gas pipe.

[0018] Furthermore, the driving components are respectively disposed at both ends above the adsorption unit, and the two driving components can move on their respective corresponding slide rails.

[0019] Furthermore, all the drive components are connected to the control system, and the control system has an industrial PLC controller.

[0020] Furthermore, a movable block that can move in the slide rail is fixedly mounted on the top of the drive assembly.

[0021] Furthermore, the drive component is an electric hoist.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] (1) The semi-automatic tire tread collection system of this utility model is equipped with a vacuum component and multiple suction cups. It can collect and transfer the tire tread by vacuum adsorption, which greatly reduces the labor intensity of tire tread collection and improves production efficiency.

[0024] (2) The semi-automatic tire tread collection system of this utility model can also be evenly set with multiple air distribution components, saving wiring space and simplifying the control process of the vacuum components.

[0025] (3) The semi-automatic tire tread collection system of this utility model can adjust the overall height of the adsorption unit through the drive mechanism and finely adjust the height of the suction cup through the telescopic connecting rod, so as to keep each suction cup of the adsorption unit at the same level and improve the vacuum adsorption effect.

[0026] (4) The semi-automatic tread retraction system of this utility model combines the system control of vacuum components and drive components with flexible manual operation. It can be flexibly adjusted according to treads of different lengths and weights, and has a wide range of application value. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the semi-automatic tire tread retraction system of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of the semi-automatic tire tread retraction system of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the adsorption unit in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the adsorption unit in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0031] Explanation of markings in the diagram:

[0032] 1-Adsorption unit, 11-Support frame, 111-Main support frame, 112-Support base, 12-Connecting rod, 13-Suction cup, 14-Gas distribution assembly, 141-Gas pipe interface, 2-Vacuum unit, 21-Gas pipe, 22-Vacuum assembly, 23-Main air pipe, 3-Lifting and moving unit, 31-Drive assembly, 32-Slide rail, 33-Connecting rope, 34-Moving block, 4-Collection roller conveyor, 41-Tread. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is based on the technical solution of the present invention and provides detailed implementation methods and specific operating procedures; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0034] In this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model; the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] A semi-automatic tire tread retraction system, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes an adsorption unit 1, a vacuum unit 2, and a lifting and moving unit 3. The adsorption unit 1 is located above the collecting roller conveyor 4 and includes a support frame 11 and multiple connecting rods 12 mounted on the support frame 11. Each connecting rod 12 has a suction cup 13 mounted on its bottom. The vacuum unit 2 includes an air pipe 21 communicating with the connecting rods 12 and a vacuum assembly 22 connected to the air pipe 21. The lifting and moving unit 3 is mounted above the adsorption unit 1 and includes a drive assembly 31 and a slide rail 32 for horizontal movement of the drive assembly 31. The output end of the drive assembly 31 is connected to the support frame 11 via a connecting rope 33.

[0038] Example 2:

[0039] This embodiment provides a semi-automatic tire tread collection system, which includes an adsorption unit 1, a vacuum unit 2, and a lifting and moving unit 3.

[0040] The difference from Example 1 is that, as Figure 3-4As shown, the support frame 11 includes a main support frame 111, and multiple support seats 112 are evenly distributed along its length. Each support seat 112 is equipped with a connecting rod 12, which can cover the entire length of the tire tread 41. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 12 has a hollow structure, with its upper end connected to the air pipe 21 and its lower end connected to the suction cup 13. The connecting rod 12 in this embodiment is selected from a conventional commercially available vacuum suction cup buffer connecting rod, which has a certain buffer stroke and can be used to compensate for the height difference of the workpiece, and also to buffer the impact between the suction cup and the workpiece, thus playing a shock-absorbing role.

[0041] In this embodiment, multiple gas distribution components 14 are evenly distributed on the support frame 11. The gas distribution components 14 in this embodiment are gas distribution blocks (FESTO FR-8-1 / 4), each with multiple gas pipe interfaces 141 for connection to gas pipes 21. Multiple connecting rods 12 are connected to adjacent gas distribution components 14 via gas pipes 21. The arrangement of gas distribution blocks significantly saves wiring space and simplifies the control process. Adjacent gas distribution components 14 are connected by main gas pipes 23 with a diameter larger than gas pipes 21, and ultimately connected to the vacuum component 22 via the main gas pipes 23. In this embodiment, the vacuum component 22 is a vacuum pump (selected from XD-302, 200Pa, 7.5kW).

[0042] Example 3:

[0043] This embodiment provides a semi-automatic tire tread collection system, which includes an adsorption unit 1, a vacuum unit 2, and a lifting and moving unit 3.

[0044] The difference from Embodiment 2 is that the drive assembly 31 in this embodiment is an electric hoist. Two electric hoists are respectively positioned above both ends of the adsorption unit 1, and each electric hoist can move on its corresponding slide rail 32. The drive assembly 31 is connected to a control system with an industrial PLC controller, which can regulate the lifting and lowering of the adsorption unit 1 and keep the suction cups 13 of the adsorption unit 1 at the same horizontal height. A moving block 34 that can move within the slide rail 32 is fixedly installed on the top of the drive assembly 31. The slide rail 32 is arranged along the direction perpendicular to the collecting roller 4, allowing the operator to easily pull the adsorption unit 1 to move the drive assembly 31 to the collecting point.

[0045] The specific usage method of the semi-automatic tire tread recovery system in this embodiment is as follows:

[0046] (1) When the tire tread 41 is transported on the collecting roller 4 to the area directly below the adsorption unit 1, the operator pulls the main support frame 111 of the adsorption unit 1 along the slide rail 32 to move it above the tire tread 41.

[0047] (2) Control the two drive components 31 (electric hoists) to lower the main support frame 111 until the suction cup 13 contacts the flipped tire tread 41;

[0048] (3) Then start the vacuum assembly 22 (vacuum pump), and pass through the main pipe 23, the gas distribution assembly 14 (gas distribution block) and the air pipe 21 in sequence, and finally use the suction cup 13 to vacuum adsorb the tire tread 41.

[0049] (4) Control the drive component 31 to rise, pull the support frame 111 to move along the slide rail 32 to above the collection point, then stop vacuuming, vent the air, and the tire tread 41 finally falls into the collection point for collection.

[0050] (5) Repeat the above operation to collect the next piece of tread 41, and the continuous semi-automatic tread collection work can be completed.

[0051] The above description of the embodiments is provided to enable those skilled in the art to understand and use the utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be easily made to these embodiments, and the general principles described herein can be applied to other embodiments without inventive effort. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and any improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of the present utility model without departing from its scope should be within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic tread collection system, It is characterized in that include: The suction unit (1) is arranged above the collecting roller (4), and comprises a support frame (11) and a plurality of connecting rods (12) mounted on the support frame (11), and a suction cup (13) is mounted at the bottom of each of the connecting rods (12); A vacuum unit (2), comprising an air pipe (21) in communication with the connecting rod (12) and a vacuum assembly (22) connected to the air pipe (21); The lifting and moving unit (3) is installed above the adsorption unit (1), and comprises a driving component (31) and a slide rail (32) for horizontal movement of the driving component (31); the output end of the driving component (31) is connected to the support frame (11) via a connecting rope (33).

2. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The support frame (11) comprises a main support frame (111), and the main support frame (111) is evenly provided with a plurality of support seats (112) along its length direction, and each of the support seats (112) is installed with a connecting rod (12).

3. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The connecting rod (12) is a hollow structure, with an upper end connected to the air pipe (21) and a lower end connected to the suction cup (13).

4. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The connecting rod (12) is a buffer connecting rod having a buffer stroke.

5. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A plurality of gas separation components (14) are evenly distributed on the support frame (11).

6. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The gas distribution assembly (14) is provided with a gas pipe interface (141) connected to a plurality of gas supply pipes (21).

7. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 5, It is characterized in that Adjacent gas separation components (14) are connected via a main gas pipe (23), and the gas separation components (14) at both ends are connected to the vacuum component (22) via the main gas pipe (23).

8. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The driving components (31) are respectively arranged at two ends above the adsorption unit (1), and the driving components (31) are connected to a control system.

9. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A moving block (34) that can move in the slide rail (32) is fixedly mounted on the top of the driving assembly (31).

10. A semi-automatic tread collection system according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The driving component (31) is an electric hoist.