Novel automatic lifting, steering and shunting conveyor

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of split-flow conveying, in particular to a novel automatic lifting and steering split-flow conveyor which comprises a rack, a Y-direction split-flow conveying mechanism, an X-direction split-flow conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a controller, a sensor, an electronic tag and a charging tray, and the Y-direction split-flow conveying mechanism is provided with a lifting avoiding groove. A material tray is conveyed to a lifting avoiding groove of the Y-direction shunting conveying mechanism, a sensor reads product information recorded by an electronic tag and feeds the product information back to a controller, the controller confirms the type of the material tray according to the fed-back product information, and when it is confirmed that the material tray is not conveyed by the Y-direction shunting conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction shunting conveying mechanism to ascend, and the X-direction shunting conveying mechanism drives the X-direction shunting conveying mechanism to descend. And the charging tray is conveyed along the X-direction shunting conveying mechanism. And when it is confirmed that the trays are conveyed by the Y-direction flow dividing conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction flow dividing conveying mechanism to descend, the trays are conveyed along the Y-direction flow dividing conveying mechanism, and the trays bearing different types of products on the conveying and sorting line are automatically distinguished and conveyed efficiently at low cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of diversion conveying, in particular to a novel automatic lifting and turning diversion conveyor. Background Art

[0002] In the field of automated conveying and sorting, in order to ensure the reliability and stability of mechanical product performance, the product must be inspected for dimensional accuracy during the manufacturing process of product parts, and only after passing the inspection can it proceed to the next stage of production and processing.

[0003] In the inspection projects of many categories of products at the same time, it is necessary to distinguish the product categories. In the existing technical inspection scheme, the product categories are often distinguished by manual or handling robots. However, there are some shortcomings in the existing technology. For example, manual product category distinction inspection has the problems of high labor intensity, easy errors and low efficiency. Using robots to distinguish and transport products by category is costly and not easy to popularize, so it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of automatic lifting and diverting diverting conveyor to address the deficiencies of the prior art. The material tray is transported to the lifting and avoiding groove of the Y-direction diverting conveying mechanism. The sensor reads the product information recorded on the electronic tag and feeds it back to the controller. The controller compares the fed-back product information with the preset value to confirm the type of the material tray. There are two identification results. The first case is: confirming that the material tray is a product not transported by the Y-direction diverting conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction diverting conveying mechanism to rise, the bottom of the material tray collides with the X-direction diverting conveying mechanism, and the material tray is transported along the conveying direction of the X-direction diverting conveying mechanism. The second case is: confirming that the material tray is a product transported by the Y-direction diverting conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction diverting conveying mechanism to descend, the bottom of the material tray collides with the Y-direction diverting conveying mechanism, and the material tray is transported along the conveying direction of the Y-direction diverting conveying mechanism. This conveyor can automatically distinguish and transport the trays carrying different categories of products on the conveying and sorting line with the advantages of low cost and high efficiency, which solves the shortcomings of high intensity, low efficiency and easy errors of manual sorting, and solves the problem of high cost that makes it difficult to popularize robots on a large scale. Therefore, this application has the advantages of simple structure, high efficiency and low cost.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a new type of automatic lifting and steering diversion conveyor, including a frame, a Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism, an X-direction diversion conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a controller, a sensor, an electronic tag and a material tray.

[0006] The Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism is arranged on the frame, one end of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism is provided with a lifting avoidance groove, the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism is embedded in the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism, and the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism to rise and fall along the lifting avoidance groove;

[0007] The controller is electrically connected to the Y-direction diverter conveying mechanism, the X-direction diverter conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the sensor respectively; the material tray is used to carry products; the electronic tag is fixed to the material tray and records product information; the sensor is arranged on the Y-direction diverter conveying mechanism and is used to read the product information recorded on the electronic tag.

[0008] Preferably, the Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism comprises a conveying trough, a first conveying belt, a first motor and a rib, the conveying trough is fixed to the frame, the first conveying belt is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough, the first motor is arranged in the conveying trough and drives the first conveying belt to rotate, and the rib is arranged at the top of the conveying trough;

[0009] The lifting avoidance groove is arranged at one end of the conveying groove.

[0010] Preferably, the first conveyor belt includes a first driving pulley and a first driven pulley which are rollingly arranged in the conveying groove, the first driving pulley is drivingly connected to the first motor, the number of the first driving pulley is at least one, the number of the first driven pulley is multiple, a first driving pulley and multiple first driven pulleys form a first roller group, and the first conveyor belt is wound around the first roller group.

[0011] Preferably, a first belt stopper is provided between the two first driven pulleys, and the first belt stopper is fixed to the conveying trough and is used for carrying the first conveyor belt.

[0012] Preferably, the ribs include a long fixed rib, a short fixed rib, a lifting movable rib and a rib lifting cylinder, the long fixed rib is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough, the short fixed rib is arranged along the width direction of the conveying trough, and the short fixed rib is fixed to one end of the conveying trough close to the lifting avoidance groove;

[0013] The number of the lifting avoidance grooves is two, and the sidewall lifting cylinder is fixed between the two lifting avoidance grooves and drives the lifting movable sidewall to move up and down.

[0014] Preferably, the sensor includes a first sensor and a second sensor, the first sensor is fixed to the short fixed rib, and the second sensor is fixed to the long fixed rib.

[0015] Preferably, the X-direction diversion conveying mechanism includes a lifting frame, a second conveyor belt and a second motor, the second conveyor belt is arranged along the length direction of the lifting frame, and the second motor is fixed to the lifting frame and drives the second conveyor belt to rotate.

[0016] Preferably, the second conveyor belt includes a second driving pulley and a second driven pulley which are rotatably arranged on the outside of the lifting frame, the number of the second driving pulley is at least one, the number of the second driven pulleys is multiple, one second driving pulley and multiple second driven pulleys form a second roller group, and the second conveyor belt is wound around the second roller group.

[0017] Preferably, a second belt stopper is provided between the two second driven pulleys, and the second belt stopper is fixed to the lifting frame and is used for carrying the second conveyor belt.

[0018] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a first lifting platform, a guide rod, a second lifting platform and a lifting drive, the first lifting platform is connected to the X-axis diversion conveying mechanism, the first lifting platform is connected to the second lifting platform through the guide rod, the guide rod is slidably connected to the frame, one end of the lifting drive is fixed to the second lifting platform, and one end of the lifting drive is connected to the frame.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the material tray of the utility model is transported to the lifting avoidance slot of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism, and the sensor reads the product information recorded on the electronic tag and feeds it back to the controller. The controller compares the fed-back product information with the preset value to confirm the category of the material tray. There are two identification results. The first case is: confirming that the material tray is a product not transported by the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism to rise, the bottom of the material tray conflicts with the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism, and the material tray is transported along the conveying direction of the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism. The second case is: confirming that the material tray is a product transported by the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism to descend, the bottom of the material tray conflicts with the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism, and the material tray is transported along the conveying direction of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism. The conveyor can automatically distinguish and transport the material trays carrying different categories of products on the conveying and sorting line with the advantages of low cost and high efficiency, which solves the shortcomings of high intensity, low efficiency and easy error of manual sorting, and solves the high cost problem that the manipulator is difficult to popularize in large quantities. Therefore, the present application has the advantages of simple structure, high efficiency and low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in the exploded state.

[0022] Reference numerals include:

[0023] 1. Frame; 2. Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism; 201. Lifting avoidance groove; 21. Conveying groove; 22. First conveyor belt; 221. First driving pulley; 222. First driven pulley; 223. First belt stop strip; 23. First motor; 24. Sidewall; 241. Long fixed sidewall; 242. Short fixed sidewall; 243. Lifting movable sidewall; 244. Sidewall lifting cylinder; 3. X-direction shunt conveying mechanism; 31. Lifting frame; 32. Second conveyor belt; 321. Second driving pulley; 322. Second driven pulley; 323. Second belt stop strip; 33. Second motor; 4. Lifting mechanism; 41. First lifting platform; 42. Guide rod; 43. Second lifting platform; 44. Lifting drive; 5. Controller; 6. Sensor; 61. First sensor; 62. Second sensor; 7. Electronic tag; 8. Tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, a new type of automatic lifting and steering diversion conveyor of the utility model includes a frame 1, a Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism 2, an X-direction diversion conveying mechanism 3, a lifting mechanism 4, a controller 5, a sensor 6, an electronic tag 7 and a material tray 8. The controller 5 is a programmable controller, such as a 2DM542 controller, the sensor 6 is a radio frequency reader, and the electronic tag 7 is an RFID chip.

[0026] The Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2 is arranged on the frame 1, and a lifting avoidance groove 201 is arranged at one end of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2. The X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 is embedded in the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, and the lifting mechanism 4 drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 to rise and fall along the lifting avoidance groove 201.

[0027] The controller 5 is electrically connected to the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 4 and the sensor 6, respectively, so that the controller 5 can control the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 4 and the sensor 6. The tray 8 is used to carry the product, and the electronic tag 7 is fixed to the tray 8 and records the product information. The sensor 6 is arranged on the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2 and is used to read the product information recorded on the electronic tag 7.

[0028] When in use, the material tray 8 is conveyed to the lifting avoidance slot 201 of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, and the sensor 6 reads the product information recorded on the electronic tag 7 and feeds it back to the controller 5. The controller 5 compares the fed-back product information with the preset value to confirm the category of the material tray 8. There are two identification results. The first case is: confirming that the material tray 8 is a product not conveyed by the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, the lifting mechanism 4 drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 to rise, the bottom of the material tray 8 conflicts with the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3, and the material tray 8 is conveyed along the conveying direction of the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3. The second case is: confirming that the material tray 8 is a product conveyed by the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, the lifting mechanism 4 drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 to descend, the bottom of the material tray 8 conflicts with the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2, and the material tray 8 is conveyed along the conveying direction of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism 2. This conveyor can automatically distinguish and transport the trays carrying different categories of products on the conveying and sorting line with the advantages of low cost and high efficiency, which solves the shortcomings of high intensity, low efficiency and easy errors of manual sorting, and solves the problem of high cost that makes it difficult to popularize robots on a large scale. Therefore, this application has the advantages of simple structure, high efficiency and low cost.

[0029] The Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism 2 of the present embodiment comprises a conveying trough 21, a first conveying belt 22, a first motor 23 and a rib 24. The conveying trough 21 is fixed to the frame 1, the first conveying belt 22 is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough 21, the first motor 23 is arranged in the conveying trough 21 and drives the first conveying belt 22 to rotate, so that the first conveying belt 22 conveys the material tray 8. The rib 24 is arranged at the top of the conveying trough 21 to prevent the material tray 8 from being separated from the conveying trough 21.

[0030] The lifting avoidance groove 201 is arranged at one end of the conveying groove 21, so that the X-direction diversion conveying mechanism 3 intersects with the Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism 2, and the lifting mechanism 4 drives the X-direction diversion conveying mechanism 3 to rise and fall along the lifting avoidance groove 201, thereby realizing the distinction and conveyance of the material tray 8.

[0031] The first conveyor belt 22 of this embodiment includes a first driving pulley 221 and a first driven pulley 222 which are rollingly arranged in the conveying groove 21, and the first driving pulley 221 is transmission-connected with the first motor 23. There is at least one first driving pulley 221, and there are multiple first driven pulleys 222. One first driving pulley 221 and multiple first driven pulleys 222 form a first roller group, and the first conveyor belt 22 is wound around the first roller group, so that the first motor 23 drives the first conveyor belt 22 to rotate.

[0032] In this embodiment, a first belt guard bar 223 is arranged between the two first driven pulleys 222. The first belt guard bar 223 is fixed to the conveying trough 21 and is used to support the first conveyor belt 22. The first conveyor belt 22 is supported by the first belt guard bar 223 to reduce the sagging of the first conveyor belt 22 and ensure that the first conveyor belt 22 transports the material tray 8 horizontally.

[0033] The rib 24 of this embodiment includes a long fixed rib 241, a short fixed rib 242, a lifting movable rib 243, and a rib lifting cylinder 244. The long fixed rib 241 is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough 21, and the length direction of the conveying trough 21 is protected by the long fixed rib 241. The short fixed rib 242 is arranged along the width direction of the conveying trough 21, and the short fixed rib 242 is fixed to one end of the conveying trough 21 close to the lifting avoidance groove 201, and the width direction of one end of the conveying trough 21 close to the lifting avoidance groove 201 is protected by the short fixed rib 242.

[0034] There are two lifting avoidance grooves 201, and the rib lifting cylinder 244 is fixed between the two lifting avoidance grooves 201 and drives the lifting movable rib 243 to rise. When in use, the rib lifting cylinder 244 drives the lifting movable rib 243 to rise, and the lifting movable rib 243 blocks the material tray 8 from being transported along the conveying direction of the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3, and the rib lifting cylinder 244 drives the lifting movable rib 243 to fall, and the material tray 8 is transported along the conveying direction of the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3.

[0035] The sensor 6 of this embodiment includes a first sensor 61 and a second sensor 62. The first sensor 61 is fixed to the short fixed rib 242, so that the first sensor 61 can read the product information recorded in the electronic tag 7 and feed it back to the controller 5. The controller 5 compares the fed-back product information with the preset value to confirm the type of the tray 8. The second sensor 62 is fixed to the long fixed rib 241, and the second sensor 62 is used to confirm that the tray 8 is transported in the direction of the Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism 2.

[0036] The X-direction diversion conveying mechanism 3 of the present embodiment includes a lifting frame 31, a second conveyor belt 32 and a second motor 33. The second conveyor belt 32 is arranged along the length direction of the lifting frame 31. The second motor 33 is fixed to the lifting frame 31 and drives the second conveyor belt 32 to rotate, thereby realizing the X-direction diversion conveying mechanism 3 conveying the material tray 8.

[0037] The second conveyor belt 32 of this embodiment includes a second driving pulley 321 and a second driven pulley 322 which are rotatably arranged on the outside of the lifting frame 31. The number of the second driving pulley 321 is at least one, and the number of the second driven pulleys 322 is multiple. One second driving pulley 321 and multiple second driven pulleys 322 form a second roller group, and the second conveyor belt 32 is wound around the second roller group, so that the second motor 33 drives the second conveyor belt 32 to rotate.

[0038] A second belt stopper 323 is provided between the two second driven pulleys 322 of the present embodiment. The second belt stopper 323 is fixed to the lifting frame 31 and is used to support the second conveyor belt 32. The second belt stopper 323 supports the second conveyor belt 32, thereby reducing the sagging of the second conveyor belt 32 and ensuring that the second conveyor belt 32 transports the material tray 8 horizontally.

[0039] The lifting mechanism 4 of this embodiment includes a first lifting platform 41, a guide rod 42, a second lifting platform 43 and a lifting driver 44, and the lifting driver 44 is a cylinder, an oil cylinder or a screw slide. The first lifting platform 41 is connected to the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3, and the first lifting platform 41 is connected to the second lifting platform 43 through the guide rod 42, and the guide rod 42 is slidably connected to the frame 1. One end of the lifting driver 44 is fixed to the second lifting platform 43, and one end of the lifting driver 44 is connected to the frame 1. When in use, the second lifting platform 43 is moved away from the frame 1 by extending the driving end of the lifting driver 44, and the guide rod 42 slides with the frame 1 and drives the first lifting platform 41 to approach the frame 1, so that the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 is lowered. The driving end of the lifting driver 44 is retracted, so that the second lifting platform 43 is moved close to the frame 1, and the guide rod 42 slides with the frame 1 and drives the first lifting platform 41 to move away from the frame 1, so that the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism 3 is raised.

[0040] The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, according to the concept of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. The contents of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor, characterized by: It comprises a frame (1), a Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism (2), an X-direction shunt conveying mechanism (3), a lifting mechanism (4), a controller (5), a sensor (6), an electronic tag (7) and a material tray (8). The Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism (2) is arranged on the frame (1), one end of the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism (2) is provided with a lifting avoidance groove (201), the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism (3) is embedded in the Y-direction shunt conveying mechanism (2), and the lifting mechanism (4) drives the X-direction shunt conveying mechanism (3) to rise and fall along the lifting avoidance groove (201); The controller (5) is electrically connected to the Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism (2), the X-direction diversion conveying mechanism (3), the lifting mechanism (4) and the sensor (6) respectively; the material tray (8) is used to carry products; the electronic tag (7) is fixed to the material tray (8) and records product information; and the sensor (6) is arranged on the Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism (2) and is used to read the product information recorded on the electronic tag (7).

2. According to claim 1, a new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized in that: The Y-direction diversion conveying mechanism (2) comprises a conveying trough (21), a first conveying belt (22), a first motor (23) and a rib (24); the conveying trough (21) is fixed to the frame (1); the first conveying belt (22) is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough (21); the first motor (23) is arranged in the conveying trough (21) and drives the first conveying belt (22) to rotate; and the rib (24) is arranged at the top of the conveying trough (21); The lifting avoidance groove (201) is arranged at one end of the conveying groove (21).

3. According to claim 2, a new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized in that: The first conveyor belt (22) comprises a first driving pulley (221) and a first driven pulley (222) which are rollably arranged in the conveying groove (21); the first driving pulley (221) is transmission-connected to the first motor (23); there is at least one first driving pulley (221) and there are multiple first driven pulleys (222); one first driving pulley (221) and multiple first driven pulleys (222) form a first roller group, and the first conveyor belt (22) is wound around the first roller group.

4. According to claim 3, the new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized in that: A first belt stopper (223) is provided between the two first driven pulleys (222); the first belt stopper (223) is fixed to the conveying trough (21) and is used to carry the first conveying belt (22).

5. According to claim 2, the new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized by: The rib (24) comprises a long fixed rib (241), a short fixed rib (242), a lifting movable rib (243) and a rib lifting cylinder (244); the long fixed rib (241) is arranged along the length direction of the conveying trough (21); the short fixed rib (242) is arranged along the width direction of the conveying trough (21); and the short fixed rib (242) is fixed to one end of the conveying trough (21) close to the lifting avoidance groove (201); The number of the lifting avoidance grooves (201) is two, and the sidewall lifting cylinder (244) is fixed between the two lifting avoidance grooves (201) and drives the lifting movable sidewall (243) to move up and down.

6. According to claim 5, the new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized in that: The sensor (6) comprises a first sensor (61) and a second sensor (62); the first sensor (61) is fixed to the short fixed rib (242), and the second sensor (62) is fixed to the long fixed rib (241).

7. According to claim 1, the new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor is characterized by: The X-direction diversion conveying mechanism (3) comprises a lifting frame (31), a second conveying belt (32) and a second motor (33); the second conveying belt (32) is arranged along the length direction of the lifting frame (31); and the second motor (33) is fixed to the lifting frame (31) and drives the second conveying belt (32) to rotate.

8. The new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The second conveyor belt (32) comprises a second driving pulley (321) and a second driven pulley (322) which are rotatably arranged on the outside of the lifting frame (31); there is at least one second driving pulley (321) and a plurality of second driven pulleys (322); one second driving pulley (321) and a plurality of second driven pulleys (322) form a second roller group, and the second conveyor belt (32) is wound around the second roller group.

9. The new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor according to claim 8 is characterized in that: A second belt stopper (323) is provided between the two second driven pulleys (322); the second belt stopper (323) is fixed to the lifting frame (31) and is used to carry the second conveyor belt (32).

10. The new type of automatic lifting, turning and diverting conveyor according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (4) comprises a first lifting platform (41), a guide rod (42), a second lifting platform (43) and a lifting driver (44); the first lifting platform (41) is connected to the X-direction diversion and conveying mechanism (3); the first lifting platform (41) is connected to the second lifting platform (43) via the guide rod (42); the guide rod (42) is slidably connected to the frame (1); one end of the lifting driver (44) is fixed to the second lifting platform (43); and one end of the lifting driver (44) is connected to the frame (1).

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